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January 6, 2006 • • Volume 41 Issue Number 1• Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trentonwww.cfbtrenton.com

by Holly BridgesCAS D Air PA

2005 has been an exceptionally busyand exciting year for the CanadianAir Force. We salute all members ofthe Air Force family, both militaryand civilian,on the ground and in theair, for another year of outstandingsupport to the Air Force andCanadian Forces’ mission and offerthese highlights of 2005.

Operations

Training and deploying on opera-tions is a fact of life in the more expe-ditionary Air Force of today, and2005 was chalk full of exercises anddeployments.

Op STRUCTURE – South East AsiaJanuary 3 – Within seven days of thedevastating tsunami that struckSouth East Asia,Air Force personnelacross the country went above and

beyond the call of duty to plan, buildand airlift Disaster AssistanceResponse Team personnel, equip-ment and humanitarian aid to vic-tims of the tsunami.

Op ATHENA – South West AsiaMarch 23 - A Canadian CC-130Hercules, flying with the TheatreSupport Element of Task ForceKabul, flew its 5000th hour of airliftin support of Operation ATHENA,the Canadian commitment to theInternational Security AssistanceForce (ISAF) in Afghanistan. TheAir Force has been supporting thecampaign against terrorism since2001.

Op UNISON – United StatesSeptember 9 – The Air Forcestepped up to help our Americanneighbours recover from the ravagesof Hurricane Katrina last fall in a bigway. The Air Force deployed varioustransport, tactical and maritime air-

craft to support the overall CanadianForces contribution which lastedapproximately three weeks.

Op PLATEAU – PakistanOctober 18 – The Air Force deliv-ered the first humanitarian aid to thepeople of Pakistan following thedevastating earthquake there inOctober. Before it airlifted DisasterAssistance Response Team person-nel later in the month, and coordi-nated the movement of DARTequipment, a CC-130 Hercules car-rying relief supplies landed inPakistan within days of the quakeand handed them over to Mr. ZahidHamid, the Minister of State forDefence of Pakistan, under thewatchful eye of Mr. David Collins,Canada’s High Commissioner toPakistan and LCol Geordie Elms,the Canadian Defence advisor.

Op CANOPY – KashechewanOctober 31 - A CC-130 Hercules

aircraft from 8 Wing Trenton deliv-ered a water purification unit and itsoperating team, including Cpl KeithVilleneuve of 86 Airfield SupportUnit (86ASU), to the Kashechewanreserve in northern Ontario aftercontaminated water was discovered.The detachment, comprised of sev-eral Air Force personnel, producedenough potable water to meet thecommunity’s daily needs during theoperation. It also provided a reservefor the future.

Equipment

There was some outstanding newsfor the Air Force in 2005, includingthe announcement of new equip-ment and upgrades to existing kit.

February 18, 2005 - The secondphase of the CF-18 ModernizationProject kicked off at a special cere-mony in Ottawa marking the nextstep in the $2.1 billion moderniza-

tion upgrade of the Canadian fight-er jet. The fighter jets will beequipped with a secure data andcommunications link that allowsCF-18 crews to stay in constantcontact with other jets, ground sta-tions, and airborne warning andcontrol systems (AWACS) to main-tain awareness in their constantlyevolving environment. New state-of-the-art colour display panels willprovide pilots with improved accessto flight data and communications.Their helmets will feature new visorsthat display readings from theinstrument panel, so that pilots canmaintain visual contact with a targetand not look down.The aircraft willalso be outfitted with a new missilecountermeasures chaff/flare dis-penser.

July 12 - The first CP-140 Auroramodernized with new electro-opticsand infrared sensors rejoined the

2005: It was a year of many firsts for Canada’s Air Force

SKATING, HOCKEY AT RCAF ARENA

Six-year-old Jake Ferguson tries out a few movesat the RCAF Flyers Arena on Wednesday, January4. Members of the Trenton Figure Skating Clubwere granted ice time over the holiday season inpreparation for their upcoming annual carnival,featuring former Olympic medallist Brian Orser.

See Year in review, page 5

OH, WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN!

On top of its usual operational requirements andongoing commitment to OP ATHENA, 8 Wing/CFB

Trenton participated in four high profile humanitarian missions in 2005 - OP STRUCTURE

(South-East Asia), OP PLATEAU (Pakistan) OP UNISON(Southern United States) and OP CANOPY

(Kashechewan, Ontario). See story below for moreinformation and pages 10 and 11 for more photos.Above: Cpl Benjamin Cafferty, an engineer with 2Combat Engineering Regiment, Petawawa, loads

hoses into the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit(ROWPU) at the Disaster Assistance Response Team

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2005 –The number of American troops serv-ing in Afghanistan, currently about19,000, is slated to decline by about2,500 in 2006, a senior U.S. militaryofficer said here.

Improved Afghan National Armyand police forces and an expandedNATO contingent are enabling thereduced American military presence,Air Force Lt. Gen. Gene Renuart, theJoint Staff ’s director for strategic plansand policy, told the Pentagon Channeland American Forces Press Service.

“It’s a good-news recognition ofprogress in Afghanistan, of success inour desires to build governance andimprove the economies and to advancethe quality of life of the Afghan peo-ple,” Renuart said. Afghanistan’s newparliament, the country’s first electedlegislature since 1969,met in session inKabul Dec.19.

Senior Afghan, U.S. and NATOleaders collaborated in the decision toreduce the U.S.troop presence,Renuartsaid.

The Afghan National Army nowstands at about 27,000 troops, Renuartsaid, noting that about 55,000 Afghanpolice have been trained and deployed.Afghan army soldiers work closely withU.S. Special Forces during counterin-surgency operations, he said, while the

police attend to local law enforcementin cities, towns and other municipali-ties.

“Both of those capabilities haveimproved to the point that they canassume more and more of the role ofboth working internal security andhometown security for the Afghanpeople,”Renuart said.

NATO is slated to expand itsInternational Security Assistance Force,consisting of troops from the UnitedKingdom, the Netherlands, Romaniaand Canada,into southern Afghanistannext year,Renuart said.

“NATO has done great work in thecentral Kabul area, as well as regionalcommand North and West,” Renuartsaid. “And their ability to now take onan expanded role in the south is alsoNATO’s recognition that we’re makinggreat progress.”

The 4th Brigade of the U.S.Army’s10th Mountain Division was notifiedin December 2004 that it would deployto Afghanistan, Renuart said. Theimproving situation,he said,has negat-ed the need to deploy the entire brigade.So only one battalion-sized task force ofabout 1,200 soldiers from that brigadewill be sent to southern Afghanistan inmid-2006 to assist ISAF,Renuart said.

As part of next year’s troop transi-tion, American and Canadian forces,Renuart said,will relieve the U.S.173rdAirborne Brigade that’s now serving insouthern Afghanistan.

The remainder of the 4th Brigade,Renuart said, will remain at Fort Polk,La., and will be ready to deploy toAfghanistan within 15 days if required.

The remaining 16,500 or so U.S.forces in Afghanistan,Renuart said,willstay focused on capturing and killingterrorists, primarily in the eastern por-tion of the country.

“The (U.S.) mission is clear,” thethree-star general said.“It is to continueto root out and find those elements of alQaeda and Taliban and other insur-gents within Afghanistan that couldcause instability.”

Renuart cautioned that terroristactivity conducted by al Qaeda andTaliban remnants in isolated parts ofAfghanistan makes those areas verydangerous.

“But security is expanding, notretreating,” Renuart said. The dimin-ished Taliban, he said, haven’t a chanceof returning to power.

“The capabilities that NATO willbring into the country,” Renuart said,“will more than ensure that any timethe Taliban would try to take advantageof these transitions ... they’ll be metwith very capable forces able to defeatthem at any turn.”

“We’re winning this, and it’sbecause of their great effort that we’reable to make these adjustments incooperation with our friends theAfghans and with our friends fromNATO.”

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Search & RescueUPDATE

It has been another very quiet week here at 424 Squadron withno SAR callouts.In the world of Search and Rescue, “no news is good news,” sowe have had nothing but good news here at the Tiger’s den.Until next week,Stay safe.

Missions for 2006: 0 Missions for Jan.: 0 Persons rescued: 0

Canada mourns the passing ofone of country’s few remainingveterans of the First World War

Ottawa (December 16,2005) - On behalf of allCanadians, theHonourable AlbinaGuarnieri, Minister ofVeterans Affairs, todayexpressed her condolencesto the family of aCanadian First WorldWar veteran, William“Duke” Procter, 106, whodied December 15, 2005.

“The passing of Mr.Procter reminds us of howimportant it is to honourand remember those whohave served our nation,”said Minister Guarnieri.“Too soon, sadly, ourcountry will no longerhave veterans from theFirst World War. TheYear of the Veteran iscoming to an end but ourdebt of gratitude contin-ues and we will never for-get.”

William Procter wasborn on his father’shomestead at MableLake, British Columbiaon August 18, 1899. As achild, he learned the trade

of logging, which wouldbecome useful during hisstint in the Armed Forces.Mr. Procter enlisted inMarch 1916 and was sentto England later thatsame year. Too young foractive duty in the battle-fields of France, he helpedthe war effort by workingin a bush camp, cuttingtimbers for the tunnels atVimy Ridge and else-where. Mr. Procterremained in England forthree years.

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November, Clarence(Clare) Laking, one ofCanada’s few remainingveterans of the FirstWorld War, passed awayat age 106. With the pass-ing of Mr. Procter andMr. Laking, Canada hasonly three known surviv-ing veterans of the FirstWorld War:Lloyd Clemett, Toronto,ONP. Dwight Wilson,Oshawa, ONJohn F. Babcock,Spokane, WA

“The passing of Mr. Procter reminds usof how important it is to honour andremember those who have served ournation.”

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1996 – Burly Sgt Earl Dawson is the Santa Claus of Sarajevo. The C-130Hercules Load Master from 436 Squadron returned with triumphantmates on the last official flight of the Canadian Air Force’s historicBosnian airlift, Operation Air Bridge. Operation Air Bridge, spanningthree years, was the longest humanitarian airlift in history and Canadaplayed an integral role in the mission.

1986 – On the 19th of December, a Christmas party was held for ARC(Adult Rehabilitation Centre) Industries at 424 Transport and RescueSquadron. The festivities started with a welcome given by LCol MikeAnglesey and a briefing by Maj Pete Fuller, along with a slide presenta-tion on the squadron.

1976 – Canada’s national war memorial on Ottawa’s ConfederationSquare now has a new high-intensity illumination system, a gift from theRoyal Canadian Legion marking the beginning of year-long observancesof the organization’s 50th anniversary. With songs of both world warsringing out from the bells of the nearby peace tower and a CanadianForces colour party and the central band in attendance.

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The year 2005 was certain-ly a remarkable 12 months,not only for the Air Forcein general, but for 8W ing/CFB Tren tonspecifically.

As acknowledgedthroughout this issue ofThe Contact Newspaper, itwas a busy year.

The list is impossiblylong, and though we didour best, not every event,activity or accomplishmentof note found its way ontoour pages this week. If onlywe’d had more space todevote to 2005 mile-stones...

The following are just afew snippets selected fromwhat really was a wonder-ful year:

Personnel andresources from here wereinvolved with all the majorAir Force operations--OpSTRUCTURE, OpATHENA, Op UNI-SON,Op PLATEAU andOp CANOPY.

8 Wing/CFB Trentonbecame the new home ofthe Canadian ForcesAerospace Warfare Centre,opened a beautiful new,state-of-the-art medicalfacility, was home to theAir Person of the Year (SgtDeborah Hillier), saw theamalgamation of twoproud squadrons, andlooked on proudly whenthe long-awaited HalifaxBomber was unveiled amidgreat pomp and ceremony.

So as we look backproudly on 2005, we alsolook ahead to this newyear, and we can only guesswhat the future holds. Theonly thing we can knowwith any certainty is thatwhatever challenges areplaced in our path, 8Wing/CFB personnel willsurely rise to the occasion,with the consummate pro-fessionalism, compassionand dedication those weserve have come to expect.

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November 22 – A process toacquire at least 16 new aircraft,valued at between $4-5 billion,including a 20-year in-servicesupport contract, commenced aspart of the Tactical AirliftProject. The new aircraft willreplace the older model CC-130Hercules that have been in servicesince the early 1960s.

People

In the most recent issue of hisnewsletter to Air Force stake-holders, Crew Brief, the Chief ofthe Air Staff,Lieutenant-GeneralSteve Lucas, said “the Air Force isblessed with some of the mostdedicated and highly skilledCanadians in its ranks. Here arejust a few of those individuals aswe look back over their accom-plishments in 2005.

The Air Force Association ofCanada handed out its annualawards in October in Red Deer,Alberta. The awards recognizethe “best of the best” in the AirForce. Sergeant Deborah Hillier,an Aerospace Control Operator,

was named Air Person of the Yearfor her extraordinary efforts inensuring the Dispatch Centresupports Wing operations.

The Air Force Association ofCanada named Sergeant ClaudeDasylva, a Loadmaster with 435Squadron in Winnipeg, and afull-time civilian police officer,Air Reservist of the Year for hisenthusiasm, reliability anddeportment.

Major Maryse Carmichael,the first female Snowbird pilot inCanada, now posted to 3 WingBagotville, was named one of thetop 100 Most Powerful Womenin Canada in the category ofTrailblazer by the Women’sExecutive Network. An inde-pendent advisory board selectedthe winners in seven categories:Corporate Executives,Entrepreneurs, Public SectorLeaders, Trailblazers,Champions, Professionals andnew this year, Future Leaders.

The first Aviation SystemsTechnicians to complete what hasbeen dubbed the “new generationaircraft technician” course at theCanadian Forces School ofAerospace Technology andEngineering are now out ofschool and on the job. The newapproach to training will result in

a higher ratio of personnel beingavailable at any given time to sup-port the increasing operationaltempo of our modern Air Force.The top student of the new AVNTech course was Corporal BrianEdmond

Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II presented CanadianAir Force Major Ghislain Sauvé,Base Construction EngineeringOfficer at Canadian Forces BaseBorden, with the Most ExcellentOrder of the British Empire(MBE) on November 2, 2005.Britain gave the rare honour toMaj Sauvé for his engineeringexpertise while on exchange withBritish forces in Jordan, Kuwait,Iraq and Afghanistan.

Her Excellency the RightHonourable Michaëlle Jean pre-sented two Air Force Search andRescue Technicians, Sgt DerekRogers and MCpl Norm Penny,from 9 Wing Gander with theStar of Courage in December atRideau Hall in Ottawa. The twowere recognized for risking theirlives to save four fishermen whosefishing vessel capsized offNewfoundland last year. Earlier,fellow crew members from 103Squadron received a Chief of theDefence Staff commendation fortheir role in the rescue.

Air Force Transformation

2005 was a landmark year for theAir Force and the CanadianForces. There was the release ofthe Defence Policy Statement, theannouncement of $12.8 billion innew funding to the defence budg-et over the next five years, thelaunch of both Air Force andCanadian Forces transformation,and as previously mentioned, thepromise of new kit on the hori-zon. All of these pieces whenadded together point to a trans-formed Canadian Forces, capableof delivering on the mission asnever before. Here are but a fewexamples of Air Force transforma-tion at work.

Lieutenant-Colonel MajorMike Hood, formerCommanding Officer of 429Squadron, 8 Wing Trenton, leadhis squadron’s closeout ceremonythis past summer. Fighter,Transport and Maritime Patrolsquadrons were consolidated at 3Wing Bagotville,8 Wing Trentonand 14 Wing Greenwood in thefirst visible step in the transforma-tion of the Air Force. 433Squadron, 429 Squadron and 415Squadron have merged with 425,436 and 405 Squadrons atBagotville, Trenton and

Greenwood respectively. Thisconsolidation resulted in morerobust squadrons and providednecessary people to create theCanadian Forces AerospaceWarfare Centre.

A new centre of excellence,which will transform the way airpower is used in a more integratedCanadian Forces,officially openedits doors in Trenton in October.The Canadian Forces AerospaceWarfare Centre, a think tank ofsorts, will be the engine of changefor the Air Force.

The Air Force has stepped upits involvement in what is perhapsthe most visible sign of capabilitytransformation across theCanadian Forces–uninhabitedaerial vehicles (UAV). A new 60-person Tactical UAV Flightformed of personnel from 408Tactical Helicopter Squadron,from Edmonton and 5eRégiment d’artillerie légère duCanada (5 RALC) from CFBValcartier, conducted trials ofTactical UAVs last October inWainwright, in preparation fortheir operational employment.The Air Force has also created anew section within theDirectorate of Air Requirementsto identify future UAV require-ments of the Canadian Forces.

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So, here we are – peakingtimidly over the ridge ofrubble left from 2005,into the valley belowwhich contains a shinynew year. What can weexpect from the econo-my, investments, marketsand governments? Hey,follow me. No problemo.

First, let’s not forgetwhat this current yearbrought – higher interestand mortgage rates. Thehighest energy and gasprices in history. A slow-ing economy. Politicalcorruption, intrigue andan ongoing federal elec-tion. Lots of natural dis-asters amid warnings theglobal environment isofficially fritzed. Soaringstock markets. The riseof China. A high-flyingCanadian dollar andlow-flying ConradBlack.

All in all, it was amemorable 12 months,but definitely not one ofthe better years in thelast 10. More important-ly, 2005 contained sometrends and harbingersthat give us a goodglimpse of what is tocome. So, here we go.Some stuff that I 100 percent personally guaranteeis going to happen:

(1) Interest rates will

jump. Yes, the currentprime rate of 5 per cent isup three-quarters of apoint from just half ayear ago, which has had asubstantial impact onvariable rate mortgagesand the borrowing habitsof tons of people – andthere is more to come,kids. In fact, the Bank ofCanada, worried aboutinflationary trends, thedollar, the US economy,energy and a host ofother factors, will beupping the key rate ateach opportunity. Thatmeans a prime of 6 percent by this time nextyear, which – of course –represents a 20 per centrise in the cost of a vari-able rate home loan.

(2) So, the next cer-tainty is this: A stampedeto lock in. Zillions ofhomeowners who havebenefited nicely fromhaving a VRM (variablerate mortgage) for thepast half-decade (wiselyfollowing my advice),will increasingly bepulled into a fixed-ratedeal. This is because theadvantage of a VRM(lower payments) isbeing eroded by the raterise, and secondlybecause the big banks arehot to get people on fixed

rates. This locks in theirown costs in a change-able rate environmentand, to convince you toswitch, will be offeringsome great deals over thenext couple of months.Think hard and longabout taking the plunge.

(3) The housing mar-ket will soften faster thananyone imagined. Hey,even one the economicsdepartment of one of thebig banks has started a“bubble watch” newslet-ter, just a few monthsafter publishing a reportsaying no bubble existed.Well, as I said here a l-o-n-g time ago, it does.And it is going to bebelching air quicker thananyone has suggested. Asrates rise, affordabilityfalls and suddenly peoplewho paid $1 million forhouses worth a heck of alot less will be wonderingwho they are ever goingto sell to for the sameprice. The answer:Nobody.

(4) The stock marketis going to be hot, hot,hot. Why? Simplybecause as the real estatemarket turns cold, bil-lions of dollars thatflowed there looking fora good return and littlerisk will be flowing backout again, in search ofexactly the same thing.With a vibrant energysector, with a pivotalelection behind it, andwith a strengtheningAmerican economy, ourfinancial markets willbuild on the success oflast year, and headstraight into uncharted

territory.(5) This will be the

year the RRSP comesback. Shunned now foralmost five years, thisonce-popular investmentvehicle will start seeingbillions flowing into itstax-sheltered environ-ment, to be invested onceagain in growth assetslike mutual funds. Why?Because all those sillyBoomers, who thoughtreal estate was the be-alland end-all of financialnirvana, are now startingto push 60 years old andrealize they have diddlywhen it comes to liquidfinancial assets. Whenyou need cash, after all,you can’t just sell off anextra bedroom or a pieceof your backyard. But youcan liquidate some stocksor a piece of your mutualfund portfolio. Someeternal investment prin-ciples will be remem-bered again.

So I am calling for awatershed year, one inwhich a lot of popularlogic will be questioned,and found wanting. Thesmart money has alreadystarted to move out ofover-inflated real estate,and into financial assets.People are consolidatingdebt, replacing non-deductible debt with thaton which interest is alegitimate tax expense, asthey are rediscoveringthe inherent long-termvalue of stocks and thewisdom of hiring smartportfolio managers.

Like every year, it willbe a good one if youknow what’s coming.

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Coming in January, register soon;Second Language Training, French & EnglishActive Parenting Of Teen (10+)Tai ChiPilates (evening and noon hour)Belly DancingOil painting on canvas“Around the table”, come share a meal and companionship

Débutant au mois de janvier, inscrivez-vous tôt;Cours de langue seconde, anglais et françaisParenting actif d’adolescents, 10+ (en anglais)Tai ChiPilates (en soirée et à l’heure du midi)Danse du ventrePeinture à l’huile sur toile“Autour de la table”, partager un repas en bonne compagnie

Le Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires présente une

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Avec conférencière de l'Association canadienne pour la santé mentaleVenez apprendre à utiliser des outils pour une meilleure qualité de vie, dans une

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Comment gérer son stressSujets de discussion: les symptômes,atténuer les effets et des techniques degestion

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The Military Family Resource Centre presents

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Managing your stressTopics: symptoms, reduce the effects,techniques.

Facing changesFor adults and children.

How to keep a positive attitudeTopics: internal messages, happiness isa choice, change your negative feelingsinto positive ones.

Youth Programs Programmes pour jeunesIntroduction to YogaA six-week course to introduce yoga to the youth., 12 to 16 years old.This is opento males and females. Payment must accompany registration.Dates: Saturdays, January 28 to March 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Cost: $45.00

Hip Hop DancingLearn to Hip Hop in six weeks with Danielle. You must register as space is li-mited.Ages 8 - 12 years old - Dates: Thursdays, January 19 - February 23, 6 - 6:45 p.m.Ages 13 - 18 years old - Dates: January 19 - February 23, 7 - 7:45 p.m.Cost: Free

Take a bite in the right directionTips on eating right to maintain a healthy weight and ahealthy life style.Date: January 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Register by January 12.Cost: Free

Introduction au YogaUn cours de six semaines pour introduire les jeunes âgés de 12 à 16 ans au yoga.Ce cours s’adresse aux garçons comme aux filles. Les frais de cours sont dûs aumoment de l’inscription.Dates: les samedis du 28 janvier au 11 mars, de 10h30 à 11h30Coût: 45,00$

Danse Hip HopApprend la danse Hip Hop en six semaines avec Danielle. Tu dois t’inscrire àl’avance car les places sont limités.De 8 à 12 ans - Dates: les jeudis du 19 janvier au 23 février, de 18h à 18h45De 3 à 18 ans - Dates: les jeudis du 19 janvier au 23 février, de 19h à 19h45Coût: Gratuit

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Feature

20052005 - A year in photographs

(January 7th issue) Members of the Canadian Forces Disaster Reponse Team (DART) departed 8Wing/CFB Trenton to join international relief efforts in tsunami-stricken South-East Asia.Atapathtufie Don Wijewardena, the Reconciliation Officer for the Sewalanka Foundation in Ampara,points out the location of the hospitals to Captain Lena Cormier, Medical Liaison Officer for theCanadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) while fellow team member CaptainSuzan Seo looks on. An interdepartmental reconnaissance team were in Ampara, Sri Lanka to deter-mine if any Canadian assistance could be helpful in one of the worst hit section of the island.

Photo: MCpl Paul MacGregor

(February 4th issue) The 8 Wing/CFB TrentonMen’s Basketball Team won the regional champi-onship for the second time in a row during around robin style tournament held herebetween January 23-27.

Photo:Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging

(March 24th issue)Padre Dave Kettle, onbehalf of the ChaplainGeneral, dedicated aBaptismal Centre atthe 8 Wing Chapel onMarch 20. The centre,the first of it’s kind inthe Canadian Forces,consists of a hexagontub that measuresseven feet across. Itwill replace the smallfont traditionally usedby the local padres forbaptism services.

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Feature

20052005 - A year in photographs

(May 20th issue)The Official Opening of the 24 Canadian Forces HealthServices Centre was held on Friday, 13 May 2005, in 8 Wing Trenton. Thislandmark event included speeches, ribbon-cutting, flag-raising and areception. Guests were from the Canadian Forces Health Services Branch,local civilian health partners and local media. From left: 1 Dent Unit COMajor Ellen Sim, Det Comd 1 Dent Unit Colonel James Taylor, Comd CF HSvcs GP Commodore Margaret Kavanagh, W Comd 8 Wing Colonel AndreDeschamps, 2 Health Services Group Lieutenant-Colonel RichardFolkmann, Comd 2 H Svcs Gp Lieutenant-Commander Murray Doggett.

(June 10th issue) The air and ground crews of CC-130 Hercules (315) from426 Squadron, 8 Wing Trenton, pose in front of their aircraft after itachieved the historic milestone of 45,000 hours of flight.

(July 15th issue) Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Hood, Commanding Officer of429 (T) Squadron in Trenton, gives a salute in front of his unit during the429 (T) Squadron closure ceremony that was conducted with a formalparade on the ramp by the terminal at 8 Wing, Trenton on July 8. The Chiefof Air Staff, Lieutenant-General J.S. Lucas, was the Presiding Officer.

Photo: Cpl Bob Mellin, 4 Wing Imaging

(November 11th issue) Halifax NA-337 aircraft unveiling and dedicationceremony was held at the Royal Canadian Airforce Memorial Museum at 8Wing/CFB Trenton on November 5, 2005. An estimated 2,000 invitedguests were present at the historic event.

(November 4th issue) MCpl Wayne White of 86 ASU and Sgt Chris DeCoste of 4Wing Construction Engineers, compare the unfiltered Albany River water withthe outflow water from the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) atthe Kashechewan Reserve in northern Ontario. The Canadian Forces were sentwith a ROWPU and a detachment of CF personnel to the Kashechewan Reservein northern Ontario. The ROWPU is capable of purifying any water source andcan provide 50,000 litres or water per day. The CF contribution, OperationCANOPY, consisted of members from the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (3CRPG) and with the ROWPU, personnel from 4 Airfield Engineer Squadron(4AES) out of 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta and 86 Airfield Support Unit (4ASU) outof 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario.

(October 28th issue) The Unit Commanding Officer, Colonel JimCottingham ( left ) and Lieutenant- General Steve Lucas ( right ) , Chiefof Air Staff sign certificates, marking the official opening of theCanadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre. A ceremony was held at 8Wing Trenton Officer’s Mess on October 25.

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Entertainment

HOROSCOPESASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY By Eugenia Last

January 8 – January 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look into career or moneymaking deals on the8th and 9th.Do the groundwork and research.You should be able to find a bet-ter place of employment or an opportunity that will allow you to make extracash. You aren't likely to give up on the 10th and 11th until you get what youwant. You will be strong-willed and very stubborn. Prepare for the unexpectedon the 12th, 13th and 14th. You can count on someone creating emotionalfrustrations for you. Don't let it confuse you. Anger will only lead to moreworry and trouble.Tackle one thing at a time. A good attitude and less franticbehavior will help considerably.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A chance to visit someone or to attend a func-tion that interests you should be in your plans on the 8th and 9th. Let the per-son you love most know exactly how you feel. It’s time to set the record straight.You will discover who is on your side. A promotion or changing jobs is in thestars on the 10th and 11th.You will have a chance to partner with someone youthink has a lot happening. Be careful: Bragging does not necessarily translateto accomplishment. Check out the credentials.You won't be able to trust everyone on the 12th, 13th and 14th but, as long asyou make your own decisions, everything will turn out surprisingly well.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Money deals should be formulated on the 8thand 9th.The chance to get involved in something you believe in will help youput things in perspective. Don’t let your emotions lead you in the wrong direc-tion. Keep moving on the 10th and 11th or you will end up sending all thewrong signals to the people you deal with. You'll be emotional, so stick to yourplan regardless of what is going on around you.You will question what you aredoing on the 12th, 13th and 14th.Take this as a sign that you should look intonew ways to earn a living or develop more skills for the workplace.Money mat-ters can be resolved if you collect or pay an old debt.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get involved, be a participant, make your votecount on the 8th and 9th.A creative idea can turn into a moneymaker.Changesor renovations to your residence will pay off. Be willing to compromise. Noteverything will be out in the open on the 10th and 11th.You may have to makea few changes in order for things to work out. A partnership will make youthink about your future.Tell it like it is on the 12th,13th and 14th and you willfeel better about yourself and your future. Don't let anyone lead you on or takeyou for granted. You may end up alone but you will be better off. Don't worryabout the past. Change the climate of a relationship by being supportive.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let anything get you down on the 8th and 9thpertaining to work or your position.You have to put the past behind you.A lit-tle rest and relaxation is in order, so don’t deny yourself the pleasure and com-pany of your friends or lover. Uncertainties may cause you to move in thewrong direction on the 10th and 11th, especially where work and home areconcerned. If you aren't positive, don't do it. Saying little but doing the best jobpossible will speak for itself. Try to keep things out in the open on the 12th,13th and 14th. Ask questions if you are uncertain of the way someone feels orwhat he or she might be doing or saying. Don't display anger or disappoint-ment.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a bit of time to do something nice for your-self on t he8th and 9th. Shopping or pampering yourself will put you in a bet-ter frame of mind. A new hobby will bring you in contact with someone whoshares your interests. You can mix business with pleasure on the 10th and 11thand get a foothold on a future position that will bring you far more clout.A res-idential move may be necessary.This is a great time to make changes. You willbe the person who has all the solutions on the 12th,13th and 14th.You can askfor favors and proceed with something that you feel strongly about.This is theperfect time to launch an idea.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Not everyone will agree with you on the 8th and9th.Take a second look at your options. You may not like the idea of making amove or change but, if it can help you out financially, consider doing so. Beingoutspoken may get you into trouble on the 10th and 11th but, once the dusthas settled, you will be able to go about your business clear of mind and feelingmuch better about your future. Don't let anyone who challenges you get awaywith cheap shots. Don't start something you can't finish on the 12th, 13th and14th. Let others do what they want and avoid confrontations. Focus on yourown dreams or experiences. Don't let your emotions influence your decisions.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A personal change is headed your way on the8th and 9th. Someone new or someone from your past will influence your life.Consider your motives before making a move. Reevaluate your current rela-tionship first.An open mind will help immeasurably on the 10th and 11th.Youwill have a good handle on what will and won't work, although you may haveto argue your point to stop someone else from taking things in the wrong direc-tion. Your involvement with friends, relatives or neighbors on the 12th, 13thand 14th will be eye opening.You will learn something that will help you definewhat you want to do in the future. You will feel invigorated if you contributeknowledge.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spend a little time working toward yourgoal on the 8th and 9th.This is an ideal time to get busy with professional andfinancial endeavors.Do whatever it takes to ensure you can get ahead and makemore money.Contracts or financial agreements will not be honored if you don'tget them in writing on the 10th and 11th. Know exactly what you get beforeyou commit to something.Emotions will be unstable in a personal relationship.Be creative in the way you handle people.Your original plans or dreams can bemet on the 12th,13th and 14th.Money deals should be made.Don't leave any-thing to chance -- take care of all transactions yourself.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19): A chance to do something special on the 8thand 9th for the person you are closest to will make you feel good about yourfuture. Focus on home, family and taking care of personal business. Don't hes-itate to be assertive.Sudden changes regarding your friendships and money arelikely to occur on the 10th and 11th. Don't be too quick to trade someone orsomething in for a newer model.You'll only be going from one set of problemsto another. Don't feel obligated to make a decision on the 12th, 13th and 14thbefore you are ready.An emotional matter will leave you feeling uncertain aboutyour present living arrangements.AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t fool yourself on the 8th and 9th intothinking everyone is on your side. Keep your thoughts and plans to yourself forthe time being.An argument is sure to break out if you are too outspoken aboutwhat you want and expect. If you view things with curiosity and offer innova-tive input on the 10th and 11th, you will attract a lot of attention. Travel ordealing with authority figures will result in problems. Solve problems yourselfif you want to keep your reputation intact. Stay out of the line of fire on the12th, 13th and 14th. Don't make waves and, most of all; refuse to get involvedin someone else's fight. A health issue should be dealt with before it escalates.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Everything is looking good on the 8th and 9thespecially any involvements with people who can help you get ahead or supportyour actions. Take part in a moneymaking investment. A partnership will payoff far better than you imagined. Don't let things get to you on the 10th and11th even if you feel you have been put on the spot. You will have added disci-pline so put it into whatever you are trying to accomplish and you will excel. Achance to learn something new will aid you in the future. Do things a little dif-ferently on the 12th,13th and 14th and you will make a lasting impression.Youcan expect to come into money. An idea you have should be expanded upon.

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Community

Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Trenton’s Centre Theatre, we can nowfeature (space permitting) public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable

organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 965-7490 or email to leblanc.al@forces.gc.ca, at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.

THE TOWN&

COUNTRYCAMERA

CLUB meets the

firstWednesday of

each monthat 7:30 p.m.

at theDufferinCentre,Trenton.

New mem-bers welcome.

ORCHARD ORCHARD VIEWVIEW BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCHCHURCH178 Lester Rd. Trenton, 392-5284

Pastor: Dr. Raymond Wilson Worship Service: Sunday 10:30amEveryone Welcome!

CHAPLAIN SERCHAPLAIN SERVICESVICESSERSERVICES OFFERVICES OFFERTT PPAR LAR L’AUMÔNERIE’AUMÔNERIE

Wing Chaplain/ Aumônier de l’escadre – Major Lloyd CliftonAdministrative Assistant/Adjointe administrative – Manon Pilon Ext 2490

UNIT CHAPLAINS / AUMÔNIERS DES UNITÉSPadre Mike AdamcyzkPadre Marc Torchinsky

BAPTISM/BAPTÊMEPlease allow 30 days notice for preparation. / Communiquer avec le bureau des aumôniers au

moins 30 jours avant la date désirée.MARRIAGES / MARIAGES

It is necessary to contact the chaplains’ office prior to setting a date. Failure to do so couldresult in disappointment. Afin d’éviter des déceptions, il est important de communiquer avec le

bureau des aumôniers avant de choisir votre date.DUTY CHAPLAIN/ AUMÔNIERS EN DEVOIR

After working hours, for emergency only, please call the base operator at 392-2811 and ask forthe duty chaplain. / Après les heures de travail, pour les urgences seulement, svp appeler la télé-

phoniste de la base au 392-2811 et demandez l’aumônier en devoir .

ST CLEMENT ASTRA (PROTESTANT)

Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre James Craig

WORSHIP SERVICE

Divine Worship (Sun) 1015 hrsHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Chapel Guild Last Tues 1930 hrs

OUR LADY OF PEACE (RC)NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-PAIX (CR)

Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre Frank Pellerin

MASSSunday Mass (English) 1130 hrs

Messe Dominicale: 0900 hrsCONFESSION

At all timesPARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Council 4th Sun 1330 hrsKnights of Columbus 1st Thurs 1900 hrs

CWL 2nd Tues 1900 hrsChorale Merc 1900 hrs

Choir Tues 1900 hrs

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FITNESS DEVELOPMENTFITNESS DEVELOPMENT CLASSESCLASSESPlease note effective Jan 2006 the fitness development classes

will be as listed:

Monday - Circuit @ 0630 - GymTuesday - Practice 20 MSR @ 0630 - Gym

Wednesday - SPINNING @ 0630 - upstairs in the MPRThursday - Swim Training @ 0700 - at the pool

Friday - Practice 20 MSR/Circuit @ 0630 - Gym

NOON HOUR PNOON HOUR PARARTICIPTICIPANTSANTSPlease note that our new 2006 January schedule commences

the week of January 9.

Watch for some great specialty class formats to kick start the New Year!

Spaghetti Dinner and Dancesponsored by:Free to Be, MCC

January 28 2006Odd Fellows Hall

39 Elgin St TrentonDinner served at 7 p.m.

Dance: 9p.m.- 1a.m.DJ and cash bar

Valentine Dancesponsored by: Free to Be, MCC

February 18 2006Bohemian Penguin, Belleville

DJ and cash bar9 p.m.-2 a.m.

COFFEE COFFEE TIME TIME AATT THETHEMFRC!MFRC!

Wednesday, January 18th 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome, newcomers, ... and you!

The Sassy Scrappers are an enthusiastic group of ladies who meet at the SiskinCentre twice a month to learn new and interesting ways of preserving theirfamily memories, through scrapbooking. We have a wide range of skills to

draw from and there is also an instructor if you are a beginner.Please feel free to drop in and see what the group is all about.

Everyone is welcome.

Meeting dates:Friday, February 17, 6 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, February 19, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.March 24, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.March 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

All Friday dates are in the Learning Centre room, and the the Sunday dates arein the RCAF/6RD room.

2nd Annual Scrapaholics WeekendSaturday, January 28th, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and

Sunday, January 29th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HOME BUSINESS TRADE SHOWFeb. 4/06 from 10 am to 4 pm

At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Trenton. For table rentals Call: 392-5903

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at the lowest prices in the area.Trade-ins accepted on the new

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Business Services

Great value!1&2 bdrm apts

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AnnoucmentsHappy Birthday

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