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VOLUME 38, ISSUE 25 • MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2004883-8080 Elmsdale NSJust 20 minutes from MetroSpecial DND DiscountsINSIDEU.S. President visitsBush says thank you to Canadiansand CF members PAGE 3For the causeMassages raise moneyfor GCWCC PAGE 12Stocking stuffersBooks to put on yourshopping list PAGE 20The Year in ReviewA quick look back at moments inhistory for 2004

2TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004HMCS IROQUOIS wins Annual St.Barbara’s Day Gunnery competitionPHOTOS: CPL HOLLY CANNING, FISCaptain Morgan, right, dances a jig with one of the Morganettes.By Virginia BeatonTrident staffThe annual Saint Barbara’s Daynaval gunnery competition washeld aboard HMCS SACKVILLE onFriday, December 3.Thunder from HMCS SACK-VILLE’s four-inch gun echoedthrough HMC Dockyard, as teamsfrom HMC Ships IROQUOIS andST. JOHN’S competed againstSACKVILLE’s own team, the FourPounders.They were vying for the SaintBarbara’s Day Gunnery Trophy,awarded each year to the best navalgunnery team. As patron saint ofgunsmiths, soldiers and firefighters,Saint Barbara is honoured inmilitary communities on or nearher December 4 feast day, by agood-natured competition for gunneryglory.Saint Barbara was present to openthe event by invoking a blessingupon all the teams. “Let the thunderbegin,” she concluded, clearing theway for the competition.Teams are judged on their firingskills, enthusiasm, dress and originality,with marks awarded out of apossible total score of 100. Eachteam was to fire four blank roundsfrom SACKVILLE’s four-inch gun.The first team to compete wasfrom IROQUOIS. Consisting ofCaptain Morgan and his assistantsthe Morganettes, the team demonstratedimpressive gunnery skilland speed as well as outstandinggood looks, attractive costumes anddramatic ability. Between firingshots, the Morganettes giggled,danced and waved to friends amongthe viewers.The second team, from ST.JOHN’S, appeared in character asthe Trailer Park Boys. Julian drankfrom a glass of rum as Bubbles andRicky loaded and fired the gun,while cursing and arguing about theright way to do it.“Where are the kitties?” askedBubbles, while Ricky urged him toSaint Barbara, right, chats with the members of SACKVILLE’SGunnery team.get on with it, reminding him “If wefire, Lahey’s gonna show up.”Lahey did show up, followed byRandy, who was dressed as usual introusers with no shirt, and a brawlquickly broke out.The final team was the FourPounders, SACKVILLE’s own team.Their show of power was a model ofefficiency and courtesy, reminiscentof Second World War gun teams. Tothe strains of the 1812 Overturecoming from a nearby tape recorder,the team loaded and fired, displayinga thorough mastery of their task.But when the points were countedup, it was IROQUOIS that tookhome the trophy.Rear-Admiral (RAdm) DanMcNeil, Commander of MaritimeForces Atlantic, awarded the trophyto the team. “Well done to HMCSIROQUOIS, and Bravo Zulu,” RAdmMcNeil told the group.Special PurchaseHigh back rocker reclinerwith padded arms$299Excellent ValueAll leather set with pillow$1499top seat & arms on this91” long sofa provide exceptional comfortBold curves and clean lines combineto create a new contemporary style.Loveseat $749 • Oval Cocktail Table $249Side Chair (each) $129$799Dining

TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 3REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE HALIFAX HERALD LIMITEDIn front of a display that included pictures of CF members, President George W. Bush and Prime Minister PaulMartin waved to the audience at Pier 21, on December 1.“Thank you for your kindnessto America in an hour of need”By Virginia BeatonTrident staffPresident George W. Bush was inHalifax on Wednesday, December1 in order to thank Canadiansfor their help in the aftermath of theterrorist attacks of September 11,2001, and for the contribution ofthe Canadian Forces to the waragainst terrorism.A handpicked audience of 300people filled Heritage Hall in Pier21 to hear President Bush expresshis appreciation on behalf of theAmerican people.In his speech introducing the visitingpresident, Prime Minister PaulMartin spoke of relations betweenCanada and the United States, alludingto the “greater need to worktogether cooperatively as two sovereignnations and to strengthen ourbonds, both at home and abroad.”Of national security, the PrimeMinister stated “We are concernedwith domestic security. We mustdefend this continent, secure itsborders, guard its ports—and Canadais absolutely committed to doingwhatever needs to be done.”After thanking Prime MinisterMartin for the invitation to visitCanada, President Bush emphasizedhis pleasure at being in Canadaand in particular, at Pier 21.“I’m proud to stand in this historicplace, which has welcomed home somany Canadians who defended libertyoverseas, and which so manynew Canadians began their NorthAmerican dream... And so let mesay directly to the Canadian people,and to all of you here today whowelcomed Americans, thank you foryour kindness to America in an hourof need.”In a speech that lasted nearly halfan hour, President Bush went onto speak about diplomatic, trade,and defence issues ranging fromthe Free Trade agreement to thewar on terrorism.He stated his respect for Canada’smilitary forces, saying “Over thepast decade, Canadian troops havehelped bring stability to Bosnia andKosovo. Canada’s willingness tosend peacekeepers to Haiti savedthousands of lives and helped saveHaiti’s constitutional government.Canadian troops are serving bravelyin Afghanistan at this hour. OtherCanadians stand on guard for peacein the Middle East, in Cyprus,Sudan, and the Congo. Just twoweeks ago, NATO countries showedtheir esteem for your military byelecting General Ray Henault asChairman of NATO’s Military Committee...America respects the skilland honour and the sacrifice ofCanada’s armed forces.”Later, as President Bush describedcurrent operations in the Middle Eastand Southeast Asia, he again notedCanada’s participation, saying,“Canada deployed more than 7,000troops and much of your navy in supportof Operation Enduring Freedom.This year, your country has ledthe International Security AssistanceForce in Kabul.”Rear Admiral (RAdm) DanMcNeil, Commander of MaritimeForces Atlantic, Brigadier GeneralRomses, Commander of Land ForceAtlantic Area (LFAA), Colonel Blair,Commander of 12 Wing Shearwater,Colonel Manfred Arndt, Commanderof Maritime Air ComponentAtlantic, and Lieutenant Commander(LCdr) Robert Humble, seniorNavy chaplain, were among theCanadian Forces members whowere guests in Heritage Hall.Afterward, RAdm McNeil stated“In addition to the very importantand notable thank you to all of us inthe Maritimes for the support tostranded international travellerspost-9/11, the Prime Minister andthe President highlighted the excellentwork of the Canadian Forcesaround the world, and specifically inAfghanistan and the Arabian Sea inthe campaign against terrorism. Itwas made clear by the poignancy ofthe location at Pier 21 in Halifax andthe links to American support toCanada in the 1917 explosion andour North American support toEurope in the First and secondWorld War that our close relationshipis longstanding and will beenduring. It was also clear from bothleaders that Canada and the UnitedStates are partners in a securityrelationship that transcends NorthAmerica into multilateral partnershipsaround the world.”Among the other dignitariespresent were the HonourableMyra Freeman, Lieutenant Governorof Nova Scotia, and the HonourableLarry Freeman. Politiciansincluded Federal cabinet ministersthe Honourable Geoff Reganand the Honourable Scott Brisonand the premiers of the fourAtlantic provinces.Many civic and business leaderswere present, together with peoplerepresenting the dozens of volunteerhosts who provided shelter and hospitalityto the thousands of travellersstranded when all flights to and fromNorth America were grounded afterthe 9/11attacks.A day and overnight stop inOttawa preceded President Bush’svisit to Halifax. CondoleezzaRice, United States National SecurityAdvisor, and Paul Cellucci,United States Ambassador to Canada,accompanied the presidentto Halifax.MARLANT padre attendsspeech by President BushBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffLieutenant Commander (LCdr)Robert Humble, a padre withMaritime Forces Atlantic, didn’texpect to receive an invitation to bein the audience at Pier 21 in Halifaxto hear President George W. Bushspeak at Pier 21 during his visit tothe region on December 1.But when LCdr Humble arrivedhome from work on Monday,November 29, his wife informedhim that the Prime Minister’sOffice (PMO) had called that day.LCdr Humble describes his reactionto the invitation, saying, “I waskind of surprised that they hadthought of asking a chaplain representativeto attend and hear a messageof thanks.”Then he recalled how busy themilitary chaplains had been duringthat time. As senior Navy chaplainat CFB Stadacona, LCdr Humbleparticipated in the efforts to providehousing, support and counsel forthousands of airline passengerswho were grounded as a result ofthe terrorist attacks of September11, 2001.President Bush’s speech acknowledgedhis gratitude to Canada and inparticular to the people of thisregion, for their help in that difficulttime. LCdr Humble reasoned thatthe chaplains, and in fact manypeople at MARLANT, deserved toknow that. “If I can go and representthem and take that message ofthanks back, I’ll go and do that. Soit’s a wonderful opportunity to hear,straight from the President, howappreciative he is and he was atthat time.”LCdr Humble recalled that whenthe planes were forced to land atthe Halifax International Airport,hundreds of stranded passengersbecame guests at military facilitiesaround the Halifax RegionalMunicipality (HRM).“The Navy became the primesupport base when these folksdropped in,” said LCdr Humble.“Everybody was involved in thesupport effort. It was five days ofvery intense activity. As chaplain, Iwas responsible for trying to supportall these folks who had arrived,in terms of their spiritual and pastoralneeds.”The terrorist attacks on New Yorkand Washington had a severeimpact on these passengers, whowere forced to make an unscheduledstop in an unfamiliar city,according to LCdr Humble. Theywere devastated by the attacks onthe towers and the Pentagon.“They were in grief. These folkswere tremendously shocked andstruck by what they had seen. Onboard the aircraft they had not beentold the full extent of what hadoccurred and it wasn’t until the aircraftlanded that they were briefedon what had happened.”Though LCdr Humble was notone of those who broke the newsto them, he can still recall the sorroweveryone felt as the extent ofthe disaster was revealed throughtelevision, radio and newspapercoverage.LCdr Humble said that manyCanadian Forces (CF) members andDepartment of National Defence(DND) employees worked unceasinglyto quarter the guests. Everyone,ranging from cooks to PersonnelSupport Programs (PSP) employeesand many others, participated inthe hosting effort by helping to set upcots and serve food.“There were at least four differentvenues where people were accommodated,”estimated LCdr Humble,recalling that Windsor Park and StLaurent Block and A Block atStadacona were among the sites. Aswell, he notes “There were over1,000 at Shearwater.”With his team of chaplains, LCdrHumble provided a compassionateear to those in need. “We found thechapel was extremely busy. Wefound there was a need to have achaplain here to pray with people,and to put them in touch with theirrelatives and neighbours and families.There was some next of kinnotification going on.”He observed “This is the biggestchaplain team in the CanadianForces. There are 16 chaplains herebut there were only about 10 on theground. So we set up a watch rotationand put chaplains at every sitewhere the groups were and theystayed 16, 18 hours a day.”Every day there was a mid-dayprayer service that was well attended,LCdr stated. He added that someof the passengers received news ofa friend or family member who haddied in the terrorist attacks, andturned to their companions and theMARLANT chaplains for solace.LCdr Humble stated “Theylooked for comforts in Scripture, inthe counsel of chaplains, and in thecomfort of one another. They werevery much strengthened by that.”During those days, LCdr Humblevisited each of the locations to seehow the visitors were getting on.“Each of those communities, asthey had been supported at thatlocation, became very close-knit. Atthe end of the time, when it was gettingclose to their time for departure,they asked for their chaplain ateach location to offer a closing service.A time of blessing, a prayer, athanksgiving for those who hadsupported them here.”In order to have time to attend thepresidential speech at Pier 21, LCdrHumble had to make some adjustmentsto his schedule. “Life is busyhere…We had visiting dignitaries,in fact the Command Chaplain ofthe Navy.” Since LCdr Humble’sattendance was required at the officialevent at Pier 21, someone elsewould be delegated to the CommandChaplain that day.According to LCdr Humble,every year in September, MAR-LANT commemorates the 9/11tragedy by holding a service in St.Brendan’s Chapel at Stadacona.

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TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 7The travelling Energy Awareness Display had hundreds ofvisitors during Energy Awarness week.Energy AwarenessWeek wrap-upBy Michelle JohnsonCommunications AssistantFormation EnvironmentEnergy Awareness Week,organized by FormationEnvironment, was a huge successthis year. Hundreds ofMARLANT personnel andstaff flocked to the travellingEnergy Awareness DisplayBooth and collected free technicalinformation on energyconservation at home, workand on the road.During the week, the displaybooth visited variouslocations within MARLANTincluding S-21, S-90, D-200, D-201, Shearwater Building 100and HMCS SCOTIAN.“Join Forces—Save Energy”was the theme for thisyear’s event and was endorsedby many who agreed thateveryone must work togetherin order to make MAR-LANT more energy efficient.A common theme was thefrustration expressed over coworkerswho did not turn offtheir computers, monitors andlights when they left at the endof the day.Leaving these items on atnight not only wastes energy,and has a negative impacton climate change but alsocosts MARLANT a significantamount of money every year.The highlight of the eventwas the light bulb demonstration.By metering the actualenergy used, this showed thata 60-watt incandescent bulb,which gives the same amountof light as a 15-watt fluorescentbulb, used much moreenergy. Many were astonishedand said they will switch overto the energy saving fluorescentbulbs, which are 75 percent more energy efficient andlast five to ten years longerthan incandescent bulbs.There were more than 200entries for the Energy IdeaBallot Draw. Most of the tipswere common sense, such asshutting off the lights whenleaving a room. However,there were some innovativeones such as putting a twolitrebottle of water in the toilettank to reduce the amountof water used per flush. TheEnergy Idea Draw took placelast week and the winners willbe published in the next issueof the Trident.Look for innovative energysaving tips in the Trident’ssecond issue of each monthand also view our Website at http://halifax.mil.ca/N4MAT/N44/index.html formore information on energyconservation.Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) runsfor the 20th time for fundraiserBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffWhen the runners fromthe Fleet Diving Unit(Atlantic) (FDU (A)) appearedlive on the 2004 ChristmasDaddies telethon, it was the20th consecutive year that theunit has run through HalifaxRegional Municipality (HRM),raising money for this charity.Approximately 65 people,including support staff, driversand volunteers to countthe cash, were were involvedin the big run this year,according to Petty Officer(PO) Paul Walsh.“It’s become a real familyevent,” observed Walsh. “Atleast 10 kids came along,between the ages of 10and 14.”The run started at 9:15 a.m.on the morning of SundayDecember 5 as the runnerssprinted away from NA jetty atthe lower base in Shearwater.By 4:30 that afternoon whenthey entered the ChristmasDaddies show set at the ATVstudio, they had run between58 and 60 kilometres.“About 38 members of thediving unit ran,” estimatesWalsh. Though it’s planned asa relay, Walsh says that manyof the divers, himself included,ran all the way.This year the weather wason their side, he notes, saying“It was about four or fivedegrees, perfect for running.”The run took the runnerson a long route through suburbanDartmouth, windingthrough Bedford until theyconcluded at the ATV studioon Robie Street in Halifax at4:30 that afternoon.As the runners progressed,they accepted pledges frommotorists and pedestriansalong the way. “We handedout about 3,000 candy canes,”stated Walsh. “That made a lotof happy kids who got them.”Santa Claus always showsup with the FDU(A)) group andthis year, PO2 Russ Picard wasthe jolly old fellow. “He worethe costume, sat in a truck andwaved to all the people forseven or eight hours.”Walsh commented thatseveral ATV personalitiesalso ran along with the divers,including Breakfast TV hostsJayson Baxter and Cyril Lunney.“They really participatedwell.”Walsh also praised ConstableRuss Burt of HRM Police,Corporals Cory Smith andJeff Dumville of the MilitaryPolice for their participation,and MSE for their helpwith drivers and vehicles.“McDonald’s in Bedford werevery generous also. They providedus with a free meal for65 people.”The unit raised $10,700 duringthe run, approximately$7,000 of it in change, saysWalsh, adding “It took sixpeople to roll up all the dimesand quarters and loonies.”The FDU(A) also set a recordduring the auction. Each yearthey donate a brass diving helmetto be auctioned off and thisyear, it went to the Big LeagueBeverage Room. “They madethe largest bid ever for aChristmas Daddies auctionitem, which was $50,000.”In the 20 years that FDU(A)has run for this telethon, theyhave raised $500,000 for charity.“We’d like to thank everybodyin the community fortheir generosity and their helpover the years,” says Walsh.You are getting anew phone number!In order to meet our customer's requirements for new telephone lines, Formation Halifax is making major changes toour dialling plan. Starting on Feb. 9th, 2005, and phased over a 12-day period, phone numbers will change from FOURdigits to SEVEN digits. In addition, your new number will be a Direct Inward Dial (DID). This means that callers fromoutside the Formation will be able to dial you directly, without needing to go through the auto-attendant.Over the next two months information, designed to make this transition as easy as possible, will be provided toMARLANT and its Integral and Lodger Units telephone customers.You will keep your current four digit local but we will simply add a three digit prefix to it, depending on where youare located. For example, if your current local is 1234 and you are located in the Dockyard, your new number willbe 427-1234.To make things simpler, your new telephone local will also be your Canadian Switched Network (CSN) number. Formore information, please visit http://halifax.mil.ca/newnumber or contact the Consolidated Help Desk at x1515.New Access CodesService New OldCSN 86 53-147NATO Switching (IVSN) 81 56Outside Calls 89 9Hfx Base Operator (On Base) 0 4077Hfx Base Information Line 427-0550 427-0550Shwr Base Operator (On Base) 0 4077Shwr Base Information Line 460-1011 460-1011Voice Mail off Base 427-1600 427-0550Voice Mail on Base *99 0550New PrefixesLocation New OldDockyard & assoc Bldgs SEE NOTE 1 427-xxxx xxxx12 Wing Shearwater 720-xxxx xxxxStadacona & assoc Bldgs SEE NOTE 2 721-xxxx xxxxWindsor & Willow Park 722-xxxx xxxxHfx - 427 CENTREX - All locations 427-xxxx xxxxNotes1. Dockyard includes CFAD Bedford, Hfx Armouries,Naval Annex Dartmouth, Folly Lake & Great Village.2. 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8TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Painting of HMCS WINDSORpart of annual Christmas ExhibitCdr Mulholland, Commanding officer of HMCS WINDSOR on the shows opening day.By Virginia BeatonTrident staffAn oil painting of the submarineHMCS WINDSOR, painted by artistJohn Horton, is part of the annualChristmas exhibit at Zwicker’s Galleryin Halifax.The submarine’s commanding officer,Commander (Cdr) Dermot Mulholland,was present on Saturday December 3,theopening day of the exhibit.“What amazes me is the accuracy ofthe detail,” said Cdr Mulholland, as hestudied the artwork. Titled HMCS WIND-SOR Coming into Halifax Harbour, the12 inch by 18 inch oil on board paintingdepicts the submarine on the surface,sailing past George’s Island.Cdr Mulholland noted the realisticappearance of the sky, the water, thecrewmembers out on the casing, and theproportions of the submarine.“He has it all. The casing party, the setting,the fact that the submarine is sailingin past a recognizable landmark.”Cdr Mulholland stated that the artist, aresident of Richmond, British Columbia,had spent a day aboard WINDSOR duringhis trip to Nova Scotia in late September.Horton, a veteran of the Royal Navy aswell as being a noted maritime artist, hadnever before been on a submarine andwas eager to learn about the way that submarinerswork and live aboard the boats.“He was looking about with a discerningeye,” Cdr Mulholland recalled. “Hewas interested in the actual working conditions.”During his time aboard, Hortonspoke to the crewmembers and closelyobserved them as they went about theirregular duties. “He took photos of thesubmarine as he arrived and departed,”stated Cdr Mulholland.The WINDSOR painting as well as sixother paintings by Horton are part of thecurrent exhibition at Zwicker’s Gallery.“John Horton has been with the galleryfor about five years,” stated Ian Muncaster,who operates Zwicker’s together withhis wife Ann. “He is probably the mostimportant maritime painter currentlyworking in Canada.”Describing Horton’s work as “exceptional”,Muncaster observed that theartist combined his technical skill as apainter with his knowledge of nauticalsubjects. “He knows how to get thingsvisually right.”John Horton spent 11 years serving inRoyal Navy minesweepers before emigratingto Canada with his family in1964. In May 2002 he spent a week at seain OP APOLLO as one of three artists tobe selected for the new Canadian ForcesArtists Program. In January2004, theOP APOLLO paintings were formallyunveiled at CFB Esquimalt to an enthusiasticresponse. These paintings can beviewed online at www.johnhorton.caBecause of the interest shown by theChief of Maritime Staff, former submarinerVice Admiral Bruce MacLean,Horton and his wife Mary are workingto create reproductions of the paintingto be made available to the submarine’screwmembers.They have also announced that whenthe painting of WINDSOR sells, they willmake a donation to the trust fund set upfor the family of the late Lieutenant (N)Chris Saunders.The Christmas exhibit containingHMCS WINDSOR Coming Into HalifaxHarbour will be available for viewinginto early January 2005. Zwicker’sGallery is located at 5415 Doyle Street inHalifax. Business hours are 9am to 5pmfrom Monday to Friday and from 10amto 5pm on Saturday.The seasonof lightPadre’s CornerBy Robert HumblePadreWe take it for granted.We flip a switch. Wepull back the curtains andopen the shades. The daybecomes brighter and theworld around us comes alivewith it. It provides illuminationfor the eyes and encouragementto the spirit. Withoutit, we could not live. What isit? Light.This is the season of light:the Jewish celebration ofHanukkah and the Christiancelebration of Advent andChristmas.Hanukkah, which meansdedication, is also called theFestival of Lights. This year,Hanukkah began on December7, and ends on December13—eight days in total.Hanukkah commemoratesthe victory of the Maccabees(led by Judah) over their Syrianoppressors. The victoryitself was considered a miracle,but there was anothermiracle as well. Once theJews had reclaimed the Templein Jerusalem, it had to berededicated. There was onlyone jar of sacramental oil,enough for one day. Miraculously,the oil burned foreight days, giving us the eightdays of Hanukkah.During each of the eightIt providesillumination forthe eyes andencouragementto the spirit.days of Hanukkah, a candle islit in a candelabra called amenorah. Each night onemore candle is added. On thelast night of Hanukkah, ninecandles burn brightly, eightplus the centre candle. A Festivalof Lights indeed.Advent anticipates thebirth of the Christ Child andlooks forward to Christ’s secondcoming in glory. TheAdvent Wreath is widelyused to recognize the seasonthroughout the Christianchurch. It is traditionallymade of evergreen branchesto symbolize the endlessnature of God’s love for hispeople. Four candles stand inthe circle. The candle of hopeis lit four Sundays beforeChristmas; then each Sunday,the candles of peace, joy, andlove are added. The candlesremind us of the light of Godentering a world of darkness.The light from the candlesgrows brighter as we drawcloser to Christmas. 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TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 9Military Police assist inCoats for Kids campaignBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffYouth in the metro area willbe warmer this winter, thanksto the annual Coats for Kidscampaign run by the Country 101radio station.For the first time, the MilitaryPolice (MP) in Halifax and Shearwaterassisted in gathering donatedcoats for the campaign, by acting asa collection point.“We started with the campaign onNovember 5 and ran it untilNovember 19, in conjunction withCountry 101,” said Corporal (Cpl)Cory Smith, MP Community RelationsNoncommissioned Member(NCM) for Halifax and Shearwater.The inspiration to join up withCoats for Kids came to Smith sometime ago, when he heard about theappeal through Country 101. Likeother military police on the job,Smith had noticed the number ofyoung people on the streets whowere not adequately dressed forcold and snowy winter weather.This campaign was a chance todo something about it, he reasoned,saying “I thought it would be a goodidea if we could help.” His superiorsapproved the idea and the MPcontribution to the campaign began.People who wished to donatecoats to Coats for Kids wereencouraged to drop them off atthe MP detachments and the MilitaryFamily Resource Centres inboth the Halifax and Shearwaterlocations.Smith says “The coats were forages between toddlers ranging upto age 18.” People also broughtin other assorted winter clothingitems for young children, includingsnow pants, snowsuits and mittens,he notes.“Parents at places like the MilitaryFamily Resource Centres thought itwas a great idea. They brought insome really nice items by manufacturerslike North Face.”The total is not final, but Smithestimates that the MP-coordinatedcontribution to Coats for Kidsyielded 200-plus coats. As ofDecember 3, the count was 288coats, he calculates.Smith says the military policewere pleased by the generosity ofall those who donated coats andother garments to the campaign,saying “It was a great opportunityto help out.”The coats will go to BrunswickStreet United Church, who will distributethem through their communityoutreach programs.MARLANT sends packages todeployed Canadian Forces membersSanta’s elves, aided by the Grinch (far left), are ready to send gift boxesto send to Canadian Forces (CF) members.By Virginia BeatonTrident staffAgroup of Santa’s elves met atthe Halifax Military FamilyResource Centre (HMFRC) a monthbefore Christmas.They were volunteers from severalgroups, including PersonnelSupport Programs (PSP), who gatheredto pack gift boxes to send toCanadian Forces (CF) membersfrom MARLANT who are deployedover the holidays.“We’re sending these boxes topeople stationed with ALERT, inBosnia, in the Golan Heights, and inAfghanistan,” said deploymentservices coordinator Wayne Moore.Approximately 37-40 boxeswould be packed full and eventuallysent off, according to Moore, buthe added “It could go as high as 50.”He noted that the gift boxes werea way to express appreciation andthanks to those CF members whohad to be away from home and familyduring big celebrations such asChristmas and New Year.The volunteers, including severalchildren, gathered around a tableand chatted as they filled thegift boxes with a large assortmentof gifts.Each box contained personal articlessuch as a toothbrush and toothpaste,tissues, treats like gum, cookiesand snack bars, a coffee mugfilled with chocolate candy and acandy cane, along with other itemssuch as a green candle shaped like aChristmas tree, a small Canadianflag, a notepad, a flashlight, a pen, alanyard and a carabiner.Each box also held a book ofcrossword puzzles, a deck of cardsand to keep track of time, a MAR-LANT calendar. Molsons Canadadonated a T-shirt and a Christmascard for each person, while theMooseheads hockey club sentalong windbreakers.There were Christmas cards sendingholiday greetings from MAR-LANT’s Commander Rear AdmiralMcNeil, and from Brigadier GeneralRomses of Land Force AtlanticArea (LFAA), to deployed Armypersonnel.To add special thanks, there werecards with hand-printed greetingsfrom a group of children in the sameclass as the son of assistant deploymentservices coordinator, BernieMullin-Splude.Rounding out the goodies, therewas even some recreational readingmaterial—Trident and copies ofHockey News.

10TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004The Three Block WarBy Captain R.A. HodgsonTactics School StaffTo set the stage for the followingarticle, let mebegin with a scenario: Justanother day in the bright blueberet. Lt. Max Wright chokesback his desire to sort out thetwo groups arguing about thelocation of a fence line andpatiently listens as the argumentspass back and forth.Just this morning he and hisplatoon were manning a fooddistribution point and thesesame people were nothingbut smiles, but now theylooked like they could cometo blows over a matter of afew feet of parched dirt inwhat passed as a garden.He almost looked forwardto the raid that night againsta known drug dealer’s baseof operations, which was apretty grand name for a twostoryhouse in the centre ofwhat appeared to be a junkyard.Tactics School hosted atwo-day seminar from October21 to 22, for army officersand senior non-commissionedmembers from acrossCanada, entitled “The ThreeBlock War: Today’s Reality.Tomorrow’s Challenge?” Theseminar was a joint venturebetween the University ofNew Brunswick and CTCGagetown with the aim ofexamining the Three BlockWar operational environmentwith a view to modernizingthe individual training conductedat the Combat TrainingCentre.Guest speakers were invitedfrom the United States andCanada to speak either abouttheir personal experiences ortheir theories as to how theface of the battlefield is changing.Senior speakers includedDr. Joseph Collins, Professorof National Security Strategyat the National War College;Dr. Russell Glenn, SeniorDefense and Political Analystwith RAND in Santa Monica,California; Dr. Steven Metz,Chairman of the RegionalStrategy and Planning Departmentat the U.S. Army WarCollege Strategic StudiesInstitute; Brigadier-GeneralMike Ward, CommanderLand Force Doctrine andTraining System; ColonelWe would like to thank all of DND for their patronage during2004, and we look forward to serving you in 2005.Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy andProsperous New Year!Insulation Solutionswww.truefoam.comLess thanDown Payment as low asBank Cash backSweat EquityPST Rebate$611/month$799.00$4,000.00$4000.00$1,500.00 (FTB)“0” Downpayment OACwww.larryforan.comLarry ForanNetwork Realty Services Inc. MLS 830-0125SGT JPM LAMONTAGNEMembers of the Combat Training Center listen intently to the various presenters at the ThreeBlock War Symposium held at CFB GagetownDoug MacLean, Director J2Plans and Policy at NDHQ;Lieutenant-Colonel EricTremblay, Commanding Officerof 5 Regiment d’artillerieleger du Canada and Chief ofStaff for the ROTO 1 MNB HQin Afghanistan; Lieutenant-Colonel D.J. Denne, G3 atLand Force Central AreaHeadquarters, former CommandingOfficer of 3rd Battalion,The Royal CanadianRegiment and COS for theInternational Security AssistanceForce in Afghanistan,ROTO 0; Lieutenant CommanderMike McEntee, officeof the Deputy Chief ofDefence Staff, J3 International;and Dr. David Charters,Director of the Centre forConflict Studies at the Universityof New Brunswick.Senior staff from the Directorof Army Training, DirectorArmy Doctrine, and DirectorArmy Lessons Learned Centre,also made presentations.Some of the more seniorofficers attending the seminarincluded Brigadier-GeneralR.R. Romses, CommanderLand Force AtlanticArea; Colonel Jim Ferron,Commandant of the CanadianLand Force Command andStaff College; ColonelMichel Pronkin, Director PsyOps; and the Commander 3Area Support Group, ColonelRyan Jestin.The Seminar began with anintroduction by the Commander,Combat TrainingCentre, Colonel Davis to atarget audience made up ofmostly CTC officers and seniornon-commissioned members.His introduction includedthe quote “In one momentSeasons greetings fromMary MacInnisMary MacInnisMortgage ConsultantCell (902) 489-3202A GMAC Company® Registered Trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc. Trademark of Mortgage Intelligence Inc.LAW OFFICE of Ron Meagher• Divorce Representation1st 1/2 hour consultation Free25% Discount for DND (on legal fees)Call 491-1778 - Metro Halifaxin time, our service memberswill be feeding and clothingdisplaced refugees—providinghumanitarian assistance.In the next moment, they willbe holding two warring tribesapart—conducting peacekeepingoperations. Finally,they will be fighting a highlylethal mid-intensity battle.All on the same day, all withinthree city blocks. It will bewhat we call the Three-BlockWar,” said General CharlesC. Krulak, former Commandant,USMC, which set thestage for the balance of thesymposium.The keynote speaker, Dr.Joseph Collins, emphasizedthe need for Officers andNon-Commissioned Officersto understand the big picturethe economic, institutionaland cultural customs of theregion, and cautioned us tolook for victory “...not in aclimatic battle or campaignbut in a protracted war.”Dr. Steven Metz noted thatasymmetric conflict is a partof the continuing decolonization,which many countriesare undergoing, and that thisprocess is a matter of centuries,rather than decades.Dr. Metz proposed a meansof dealing with these countrieswas to copy and adapttheir tactics to our own use.He raised the question “Howmuch of enemy tactics andactions can we emulate withoutlosing our own soul?”Dr. Russel Glenn spokeon Joint Urban Operationsin Iraq and Afghanistan,and specifically on the fivephases of Urban operations:Understand, Shape, Engage,Consolidate and Transition.Intelligence Support to theThree Block War was thetopic of Col. MacLean. Hediscussed the need for anintelligence unit versus an AdHoc arrangement and the usemade of various intelligencesources from overt, uniformedHUMINT to TechnologyIntelligence and Counter-Intelligence.BGen Ward, who chaired apanel composed of Lt.-Col.Ian Hunt, Army Doctrine; Lt.-Col. Paul Ward, Army Training;and Lt.-Col. Rich Voss,Lessons Learned, wrappedup the Symposium. GeneralWard’s comments on the wayahead and challenges facedby the Canadian Forces providedall participants withsomething to think about.Our goal is a transformed,information-based Army—a strategically relevant, tacticallydecisive, agile, lethal,survivable, medium-weightforce.

TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 11Shearwater Skating Club topresent their annual holiday showBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffChildren as young as age three can gettheir start on skates at the ShearwaterSkating club.According to Patti Collacutt, the skatingclub’s pro, they offer KidSkate as a learn-toskateprogram designed for children agesthree to five.Families with children who are interestedin figure skating can get a sample ofeverything that the Shearwater SkatingClub offers, during their upcoming annualholiday show.On Sunday, December 19 the club willpresent its Christmas show, titled Toyland.The show will be a festive holiday presentationon ice with costumes and music, ideal forthe whole family to enjoy.“The Junior, Intermediate and Seniorskaters will be featured,” says Collacutt,adding that the show is an opportunity forthose skaters who are working on solo routinesfor test or competition to showcase theirtalents in front of an audience.The show takes place at the Shearwaterrink in the afternoon from 2 to 4 and ticketsare priced at $5. This is the second yearthat the club has staged a special skatingshow for the holidays, according to Collacutt.“It’s open to the public and we think it’sa nice show.”The Shearwater Skating Club’s seasonstarts in October and runs until the end ofMay. This year the club has 92 members,according to Collacutt, who observes“The club is running well and we have agreat executive.”There are three coaches, with Collacutt ashead coach. “I’ve been with this club since Iwas nine years old,” she notes.Skating instruction is offered to all militaryand civilian skaters. KidSkate, aimed at tots,is the starter level, followed by the CanSkateprogram, which accepts children at age five.Once they progress through the CanSkateclasses, which are given in group format witha qualified coach and program assistants, thenext stage is Ice Stars, “which is a moreadvanced from of CanSkate.”At this level, according to Collacutt, theskaters learn skills such as stroking, danceand freestyle elements, and they worktowards badges.In the subsequent levels, such as Junior,Intermediate and Senior, the skaters mustwork with their own coaches.Each year the club’s schedule of eventsincludes not only regular classes, but testdays, competitions and a carnival in March.“During April and May we have a springschool,” says Collacutt.Upcoming events in the New Year includeSkate Bridgewater on January 8, Skate Dartmouthfrom January 28-30, and Nova ScotiaStar Skate Championships, held in Antigonishfrom February 18-20.“The next three months will be extremelybusy,” observed Collacutt.Shannon Heights SkatingClub glides into its seasonBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffWith the arrival of coldweather, many peopleare thinking about gettingout their skates and possiblyenrolling the kids forskating lessons.There are two local skatingclubs that focus onserving military and Departmentof National Defencefamilies. One of them is theShannon Heights SkatingClub, which offers its programsat the Shannon Arenaon Iroquois Drive in Dartmouth.As well,there is alsoan active figure skating clubat Shearwater.The Shannon club has fiveprofessional coaches whodirect a variety of skatingactivities. There is CanSkate,a structured learn-to-skateprogram for ages three andup as well as for those withan interest in recreationalskating. A certified Level 2coach directs this programand all club members mustbuy a recreation activitypass or supply a communitypass number. There are alsoclasses for skaters at thejunior, intermediate and seniorlevels.While classes have alreadybegun, there is often room formore participants in the Can-Skate programs, according toShelly Hill, president of theShannon Heights SkatingClub. She notes that the skatingclub’s season starts inOctober and runs until April.“We’re also interested in havingmore military memberson the executive,” she adds.An important event forthe club was the ShannonOpen, a figure skating eventthat took place on Saturday,December 11 at the ShannonPark rink. “The ShannonOpen was open to all skaters.It’s non-competitive andit’s for test-stream kids,”says Hill.The closing deadline forapplications was November10. But on the day of theevent, there was free admissionfor audience memberswho wish to attend the ShannonOpen to watch talentedskaters display their graceand skill on the ice.It’s a beneficial event forskaters who are preparing fortests or competitions, andparticipants range from thepre-preliminary to the goldlevel, says Hill. “Last yearwe had 145 entries fromNova Scotia, Prince EdwardIsland and New Brunswick.”On December 11, the ShannonOpen began at 8 a.m. andruns all day until 9 p.m.Several skaters from theShannon club are preparingfor regional and national competitions.Stephanie Hill andShawn Murray, a junior pairsteam, will attend the nationalcompetition in February 2005and Kris Cadwell and CarlyLevy, a novice dance team,compete in the Eastern Challengethis month.For information on skatingschedules, registration andfees, check the ShannonHeights Skating Club’s websiteat www.piczo.com/shannonheightsskatingclubor theShearwater club through theCommunity Recreation clubcategory at www.psphalifax.nsca

12TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Joe Mathieu, an employee of Canadian Forces Health Service Centre Atlantic (CFHSC(A)), accepts his new 32" Toshiba television from Capt(N) Roger MacIsaac, Base Commander andChampion of the 2004 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC), and Glenn Banfield, Halifax CANEX Manager. The television, with a retail value of $549, was generouslydonated by CANEX to the GCWCC on the occasion of the opening of their new Windsor Park CANEX store, and the resulting raffle raised over $2,100 for the GCWCC. The raffle washeld across the Formation and its success is owed in no small part to LS Pierre Therrien, who travelled to various locations throughout the month of November selling tickets. Thank you toall who purchased tickets.than$I .00LessMORTGAGES• Purchase up to 100% of Value• Refinance up to 100% of Value• Transfers - No Fee Switches• Equity Take Outs -Consolidate, Renovate, etc.• Cash Back• No Fees for DND or DND FamilyBorrowing is affordable,see our payment calculator:perweek($48 .00 annually,regular/ordinarymembership)Fully equipped garage& body shopAll tools supplied with bay rentBecome a member now(A perfect gift idea)Drop in or call 427-0550 ext. 799510,000 sq. ft. facility4 hoists, 12 mechanical bays,6 body bays & paint boothExtensive parts, supplier discountsView our website for complete listof tools available and services offeredwww.psphalifax.ns.ca/AutoClub/CFB Halifax Auto ClubWindsor Park427-0550ext. 7995AUTO, RV, ATV, & BOATS• Low Dealer Rates• Wholesale Prices• Finance Private Purchases• Refinance Existing Boats, Auto, etc.• Cash Back• Luxury Auto Leases• No Payments up to 12 Months$30,000 for as low as $166 per month$40,000 for as low as $220 per month$50,000 for as low as $276 per month$100,000 for as low as $550 per monthBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffOn Monday November22, Fleet Logistics(FLOG) offered the Departmentof National Defence’s(DND) civilian employeesand Canadian Forces (CF)members a refreshing breakfrom the workday.Upstairs in the lounge ofAre you feelingstretched to the limitwith credit card debt?Consolidate your bills with an equity take out andsave up to 50 % on your monthly paymentMassages raise money for GCWCCCONSOLIDATIONLOANS, RRSP• Consolidate Debts• Rates from Prime• Personal Line of Credit• Visa Line of CreditAll credit situations welcome.D40, people sat up in chairs orleaned forward on pillows onthe tabletops, receiving massagesfrom massage therapystudents from NorthumberlandCollege.For $5, anyone could enjoythe benefits of a 15-minutehead, neck, back or arm massage.It was a fundraiser forthe Government of CanadaWorkplace Charitable Campaign(GCWCC), statedDiane Pinsent, coordinatorfor the FLOG event.Pinsent stated that this isthe second year that FLOGhas offered the Health andWellness Afternoon, featuringthe seated relaxationmassage. Its popularity lastyear made it an easy choice to1. Are you presently employedearning $2000.00/month?2. Can you afford reasonablepayments monthly?3. Would you like to establish/re-establish your credit?4. Do you need a car,truck or van?5. Does excellent serviceinterest you?LCdr Chris Mitchell receiving a massage from Lindsay Pottier.do again in 2004, accordingto Pinsent. “I had a massagelast year and it was great.”Soothing mood musicplayed in the background, aspeople lined up to take theirturns for massages. “TodayComplete this questionnaire andreceive $100.00towards your first payment *OACcall Michele at 902-233-3740If you answered “yes” to 3 of these questions,call Michele at 902-233-3740to get you new start!YNMCPL CHARLES BARBER, FISwe have 12 students here,”said college staff memberPaula Nowlan, as she supervised.“They’re in their secondyear at the college.”As the students worked toknead, smooth and relaxtense or painful muscles,clients closed their eyes, visiblymore relaxed and calm.Nowlan said sometimespeople appreciate the experienceso much that theyrequest another massage assoon as their 15 minutes areup. “They’ll hand over another$5 and ask if the studentcan keep going.”Pinsent noted that clientsweren’t limited to peoplewho worked in the Dockyardor at Stadacona. “We’re gettingpeople from all over. Wejust had a guy who came overfrom Windsor Park to get amassage.”Peter Allen, a FLOGemployee, says he trulyenjoyed his massage. “I’vehad two and I may go backfor a third.” Having liftedweights the day before, Allenhad had some neck andshoulder pain before, but noted“This is really relaxing.The event started at 1 andran until 4pm. At the sametime as the massages tookplace, a silent auction tablepresented items such as CDs,books, and gift basketspacked full of goodies fromretailers like Perks.

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14TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004USS CARR—part of Task Group 301.1, which included HMC ships GLACE BAY, SHAWINIGAN, MONCTON, KINGSTON, GOOSE BAY.Combat Readiness Operations—An exercise in successLt(N) Richard DeckerStaff Officer (Flag Lt) forCommander Canadian Fleet AtlanticAnyone overlooking HalifaxHarbour during the early morninghours on November 8 wouldhave witnessed a very impressivesight. Four of Canada’s warships(ATHABASKAN, ST JOHN’S, HALI-FAX, and TORONTO) with two AirDetachments from 423 Squadron inShearwater departed Bedford Basin,where they were anchored overnight,in formation making the transit to seato rendezvous with the remainderof TG 301.1, which included five ofour Maritime Coastal Defense Vessels(GLACE BAY, SHAWINIGAN,MONCTON, KINGSTON, GOOSEBAY), the USS CARR, and the USSCAPE ST GEORGE. Soon after theCanadian ships sailed past HMCDockyard, five ships from the StandingNaval Force Atlantic, under theCommand of Commodore LeonBruin (HMCS VILLE DE QUEBEC,HNLMS WITTE DE WITH, FGSLEUBECK, FGS SPESSART, USSSIMPSON, and the SNS NAVARRA),also put to sea to continue theirWESTLANT deployment.As the TGs sailed South toward theVirginia Capes Operating Areas(VCOAs), they were joined by theSAIPAN Expeditionary Strike Group(USS SAIPAN, USS TRENTON, andUSS OAKHILL). These three separateTGs, along with a duty AOR out ofNorfolk, twenty-one ships in total,formed one Task Force (TF) underthe Command of Commander CanadianFleet Atlantic, CommodoreTyrone Pile. This impressive displayof force forged together to take partin Combat Readiness Operations(CRO) 1-04, one of the largest exercisesled by the Canadian Navy in thepast decade and the largest compilationof Canadian ships since OPERA-TION APOLLO.CRO is an annual exercisedesigned to advance the Fleet’s operationalreadiness by exercising theTG concept in a series of basic, intermediateand advanced level warfarescenarios. It is flex based, incorporatingindividual and multi-shipoperations such as OOW maneuvers,simulated and actual air defense(ADEX) and anti-submarine exercises(CASEX/EMATTEX), gunneryserials, Maritime Interdiction Operationsincluding hailings and boardings,mined water transits, force protectiontransits and freeplay scenariosto exercise ROE and self-defense.The exercise coincides with the OROsea phase, a two week final examinationintended to test ORO students’abilities and knowledge, buildingupon the skills developed through thesimulator/mega phase. CRO is alsodesigned around ships undergoingWorkups (WUPs), the final stage of aship’s Technical Readiness Program(TRP) to high readiness, and also toensure currency/maintenance ofFleet Combat Readiness Requirements(CRRs). As the weather in theNorth Atlantic during the fall andwinter timeframes is not conduciveto permitting the required supportservices (such as aircraft and helicopteroperations), the exercise isnormally conducted off the coast ofEastern United States or furtherSouth in the Caribbean.CRO 1-04 was no different, withTORONTO and ST JOHN’S embarkingORO students and HALIFAX conductingWUPs. The remaining shipsprovided close support to ensure thesuccess of these intended objectives.CRO 1-04 aimed to exercise Commandand Control in the TG/TF concept,test TG Staff planning and coordination,further expand the abilityto incorporate MCDVs into theTG, exercise our C4I capabilitiesconcentrating on net-centric warfareand communications, and exercisebasic/intermediate/advanced warfareskills. This year’s exerciseafforded us the unique opportunity tointegrate with SNFL and USN Allies.As a TG, we have a seamless abilityto integrate with USN ships, beingcapable of easily establishing communicationpathways (both voiceand data), in that we frequently workwith the USN. However, it is the firsttime since 2001 that the CanadianNavy has integrated with SNFL.Commander SNFL, CommodoreLeon Bruin, indicated that he jumpedat the opportunity to participate in theexercise, as it permitted him and hisTG to take advantage of opportunitiesto integrate with Canadian andUS ships and progress their owncombat readiness. Although manyyears had passed, the integration withSNFL was very successful because ofthe professionalism of the sailors andthe NATO procedures that ensurecommonality amongst participatingnations. The only thing that tookwork to overcome was the languagebarrier, and that too soon sorted itselfout. This refresher with our NATObrethren bodes well for us as it willlesson the initial challenges of MON-TREAL (followed by HALIFAX)when they join SNFL this upcomingyear, and ATHABASKAN (and thenIROQUOIS) as they prepare for SNFLFlagship duties in 2006.CRO 1-04 was also unique for avariety of other reasons, one of whichwas the use of a Helo Delivery Service(HDS) to transport goods andpersonnel to and from shore. Historically,Sea King helicopters wereused to perform service delivery,operational and tactical missions.However, it is common knowledgethat every hour of flying time for theaging Fleet of helicopters requires anenormous amount of time andresources to maintain the aircraftserviceability. It was under theumbrella of saving flying hours onthe Sea Kings, so that the crews couldbenefit from concentrating on theoperational and tactical training missions,that Commodore Pile opted touse a civilian contracted company toprovide transport services when inproximity to the coast. The HDS usedBell 407 helicopters with civilianpilots to make the transit to the TGships exercising approximately 50-60 NM off the Virginia coast nearlyevery other day. While these aircraftwere much more limited by weatherand sea state conditions than the SeaKings, they proved extremely beneficialto the exercise being reliable,flexible and timely, in addition to

TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 15saving money and maintenance onour own airframes.Another interesting aspect was theincorporation of MCDVs into theplanning of the exercise with the aimof further developing procedures forthem to work with the large Fleet,especially from the tactical and communicationsperspectives. In additionto being host platforms forMARS IV students, they conductedMCM operations in the vicinity ofNorfolk, VA, where they exercisedusing a variety of resources includingKlein, Remote Operated Vehicle(ROV), and Clearance Divers in orderto hone their MCM and bottomsurvey skills. They participated invarious flex serials including OOWmaneuvers, ENCOUTEREX serials,and a Lead-through of the Fleet intoNorfolk. SHAWINIGAN, with ClearanceDivers embarked and a recompressionchamber as payload, offeredspecial assistance to TORONTO whoexperience shaft line problems duringthe exercise. Both vesselsanchored in Chesapeake Bay, alongsideone another, to conduct divingoperations and an inspection of theport shaft line. This incorporation ofall facets of our Navy (less our VictoriaClass Submarines) indicates theTotal Force concept, whereby we allwork together and have a part to playin ensuring success.TG Staff entered into new territoryduring CRO 1-04, trialing an additionto their Naval Combat Dress (NCD).Apatch of CCFL’s pennant was sewnon the left sleeve of each Staff member’sNCD shirt, with the aim of distinguishingStaff from ship’s company.The miniature pennant provedeffective with its goal and was wellreceived. However as the trial is stillin its early stages, it is uncertainwhether it will be adopted.Another first for CRO was theembarkation of eight media/VIPpersonnel (including TV and newspaperreporters, scholars and executives),over a one-week period. Theguests were split into three groups,each with two days onboardATHABASKAN where they were fullyexposed to life at sea and engulfedin what we do, including beinginstructed on how we fight fires at seaand having the opportunity to gothrough a mock-up Damage Control(DC) problem. This aspect of theexercise provided an excellentopportunity to expose Canadians,through the media, to what we do atsea during exercises such as CRO 1-04, how we integrate with otherNavies (including our C4I capabilities),and our Command and Controlcapabilities through the Flagship(Iroquois Class). The experience waswell received by all who participatedand promoted the Navy’s cause positively,thus proving yet another successto this large scale exercise.After a few weeks of intense training,the CTG and SNFL TG enjoyedan exercise pause during a two-day(three night) port visit in Norfolk,VA. Ships companies enjoyed a varietyof events, including golf, hockeygames, and a reception hosted byCommander MARLANT (LN00),Rear Admiral Dan McNeil, held onSTJ conducts RRF ESSM shotduring CRO 1 04.board the adjacent flight decks of STJOHN’S and TORONTO. The receptionsaw sailors from Canada, the USand SNFL, enjoying the opportunityto engage in conversation and comradeshipwith our Allies, buildingupon the relationship existing witheach of them. Being only weeksaway from Christmas, sailors alsotook advantage of the time alongsideto do some shopping, hoping to findthat special gift for that special someone.All the while, subject matterexperts from the Fleet MaintenanceFacility Cape Scott flew in from Halifaxto assist with a variety of shiprepairs, working to rectify problemsthat the ships’ staffs were unable tocorrect without their support. Privatecontractors were also brought in towork on issues experienced by theMCDVs. In all cases, the hard workand dedication of those support serviceshelped to ensure the continuedsuccess of CRO 1-04 by enablingships to continue to fight and move.A major success story during CRO1-04 was ST JOHN’S Risk ReductionFiring (RRF) of the Enhanced Surfaceto Surface Missile (ESSM). Thefirst attempt to fire the ESSM in June2004 was a small setback in that themissile failed to fire. After the hardwork of many people, both ashoreand on board, ST JOHN’S started thethird week of CRO 1-04 by firing twoESSMs, one in a basic scenario in adirect firing, the other conductedwhile under helm. While the data isstill being analyzed, preliminaryresults are promising. It can be saidthat a day sitting behind a console firingmissiles beats sitting behind adesk in the office any day.A similar serial was conduct bythe USN earlier in the exercise,where they planned to sink the USSHAYLER and USNS GOSPORT tocreate artificial reefs, an exercisethey called a SINKEX. The SAIPANExpeditionary Strike Group, otherUSN ships and aircraft, and VILLEDE QUEBEC participated in this rareopportunity to test their weapon systemson live targets. Ships and aircraftconducted numerous gunneryengagements, as well as missileengagements against the floatingtargets, prior to well positionedexplosives being used to finish themoff, sinking them to their final restingplace on the bottom of theAtlantic. This serial was extremelybeneficial to VILLE DE QUEBEC, onher first major deployment sinceSNFL in 1999.Operating off the Eastern USCoast, the exercise would not havebeen successful without the exceptionalsupport provided by servicesstationed out of Norfolk, VA.Numerous aircraft, such as Lear Jetsand KFIR fighter jets, were used tosimulate attacks on the TG/TF duringADEX serials. The Lear jets werecapable of towing targets with a varietyof EW emitters that helped Opsteam training and with the realism ofthe exercise. Another asset, USNSPREVAIL, was used to assist withMIO serials. Specifically designedfor Boarding Party training, the PRE-VAIL offered our Boarding Teamsthe opportunity to test their skills onan unfamiliar vessel, complete withmock-up containers and other obstacles,and proved an excellent trainingtool.As the sun set on this extensiveexercise, all ships involved tookaway with them a vast array of experiencesand improved operationalreadiness and capabilities. The successesof this exercise cannot beoverstated, as they have had a directimpact on nearly the entire EastCoast Canadian Fleet. Experienceworking and integrating with ourUSN and NATO Allies; CRR completion;training for junior operatorsand watch-keepers in a multi-threat,multi-ship environment; insurgenceof twelve new OROs into the Fleet;HALIFAX acquiring high-readinessstatus; and positive media exposureare but a few of the highlights fromthis exercise. If success is measuredby one’s accomplishments, thenthe East Coast Fleet is living thehigh life.We are pleased to announce that the Halifax MooseheadsHockey Club, in partnership with the Maritime Forces AtlanticPersonnel Support Programs, now offers discounted tickets forthe Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Home Games.Discounted tickets for Adults will be $10.00 (reg. $13.50)and $6.00 for youth - 18 yrs and under (reg. $9.50).Ticket vouchers are now available for purchase at the PSPInformation Kiosk at Stadacona, at the mobile kiosk in the Dockyard onWednesday mornings from 1000-1230 and the Shearwater mobile kioskfrom 1200-1530 on Thursday afternoons. Payments can be made by cash,debit or credit card. Vouchers will be available at the kiosk up until 3 PM theday of the game, vouchers for weekend games must be picked up on Fridayno later than 3 PM.DND seats will be located in sections 31-35 (centre ice).Mooseheads 2004/2005 Hockey schedules may be picked up at the kiosk.For more information, please call ext 1201 or online at www.psphalifax.ns.ca

16par le Ltv Chantal PelletierFondation du Musée naval de QuébecLe 6 septembre 2004, à bord de la frégate leNCSM MONTRÉAL, le Président de la Fondationdu Musée naval de Québec, M. Moïse Tousignant,accompagné du directeur du Musée navalde Québec, M. André Kirouac recevait un don de10 000 $ des mains d’un mécène, l’honorableRené J. Marin. Grâce à M. Marin et à la W.Garfield Weston Foundation, le Musée naval deQuébec pourra poursuivre ses recherches, quiconduiront en 2005 et 2006 à la réalisation d'uneexposition sur le thème des corsaires dans leSaint-Laurent entre les XVIIe et XIXe siècles.Passant de 4 000 à plus de 25 000 visiteurs,l’unique Musée naval de Québec est devenu au fildes ans, une référence en matière de patrimoinemaritime. Depuis son ouverture en 1995,le Musée s’est vu confier de nombreux mandatsde recherche, et ce, de concert avec de nombreuxpartenaires privés et publics ayant pourobjectif la mise en valeur du patrimoine naval duSaint-Laurent.Grâce à ces donateurs, le Musée a égalementréalisé, au cours des dernières années, plusieursexpositions, dont une itinérante portant sur laby Lt(N) Chantal PelletierNaval Museumof Quebec FoundationOn September 6, 2004,aboard the frigate HMCSMONTRÉAL, Moïse Tousignant,President of the NavalMuseum of Québec Foundation,and André Kirouac.Director of the Naval Museumof Québec, were presentedwith a donation for$10,000 by a patron, the HonourableRené J. Marin. Withthis contribution from Marinand the W. Garfield WestonFoundation, the Naval Museumof Québec will continueresearch, for a 2005 and 2006exhibition on the privateerswho roamed the St. LawrenceRiver between the 17th andthe 19th centuries.Having grown from 4,000to over 25,000 visitors, theunique Naval Museum ofQuébec is considered abenchmark in matters ofnaval heritage. Since itsopening in 1995, the Museumhas been granted numerousbataille du Saint-Laurent. Cette exposition ad’ailleurs gagné le Prix d’excellence de l’Associationdes musées canadiens en 2003.« Récipiendaires d’une mention toute spécialecette année pour la qualité et l’innovation de notresite Internet dans le cadre des grands prix dutourisme québécois, nous sommes toujours fiersde partager avec les citoyens de Québec et nos visiteursnotre passion pour le patrimoine maritimedu Saint-Laurent », explique M. Kirouac. «Engagés, nous travaillons en étroite collaborationavec divers intervenants scolaires, et par conséquentauprès des jeunes, afin de perpétuer lamémoire des témoins de notre histoire. Une missionque la Fondation du Musée naval poursuitgrâce à ces dons », ajoute-t-il.research mandates, alongwith numerous partners, bothprivate and public, whosecommon objective is thedevelopment of the naval heritageof the St. Lawrence.Thanks to these donors, theMuseum has also presentedseveral exhibitions over thepast few years, including amobile exhibition on the Battleof the St. Lawrence,which in 2003 won an Awardfor Outstanding Achievementfrom the CanadianMuseums Association.“We’ve also won a veryspecial mention this year atthe Québec Tourism Awardsfor the quality and innovationof our Web site. We’re alwaysproud to share our passionfor the naval heritage of theSt. Lawrence with the populationof Québec and ourmany visitors,” said Kirouac.TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004La fondation du Musée naval de Québec reçoit un don de 10 000 $The Naval Museum of Quebec Foundation receives $10,000The uniqueNaval Museumof Quebec isconsidered abenchmark inmatters of navalheritage.De gauche à droite : M.Moïse Tousignant, Président dela Fondation et capitaine devaisseau honoraire de la Marinecanadienne, l’honorable René J.Marin, juge et commodore dansla Marine canadienne, M. AndréKirouac, directeur du Muséenaval de Québec, et le Capitainede frégate David Woodburn,commandant du NCSMMONTRÉAL. Don de la W.Garfield Weston Foundation parl’entremise de l’honorable RenéJ. Marin.Left to right: Moïse Tousignant,President of the Naval Museumof Québec Foundation and anHonorary Captain(N) in theCanadian Navy, the HonourableRené J. Marin, judge and aCommodore in the CanadianNavy, André Kirouac, director ofthe Naval Museum of Québec,and Commander DavidWoodburn, Commanding Officerof HMCS MONTRÉAL. A donationfrom the W. Garfield WestonFoundation, via the HonourableRené J. Marin.“We’re committed to the populationand working closelywith several representativesfrom the education world topreserve the memory of thewitnesses to our history forthe young. That is one of themissions these donationsenable us to carry on with,”he added.sutton groupprofessionalrealtyAN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER“New Construction,Resale Homesand Condos in HRM”JackieCHAHINE, Realtor902.488.9515 24 Hr.Bus: 902.453.5552 Fax: 902.455.8663Email: chahinej@sutton.com3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax NS B3l 4H9Please call for information on the following listings:375,000 164,9002360 North Ave. 389 Portland St.Canning B0P 1H0 Dartmouth B2Y 1L1

TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 17AB Howe attending baked goods.The ATHABASKAN recipeBy SLt Scott NelsonUnit Information Officer,HMCS ATHABASKANNapoleon Bonaparte once said,“An army marches on its stomach.”Most would argue that thisholds true for a navy as well.HMCS ATHABASKAN recentlytook part in Combat ReadinessOperations (CRO) off the coast ofVirginia. CRO is designed to testnewly trained Operations RoomOfficers (OROs) after their yearlongcourse. CRO assesses these OROs inthe practical application of NavalTactical Doctrine. CRO was a threeweekoperation involving more than20 warships from six different countries.The Canadian Fleet Atlanticconsisted of three Halifax ClassFrigates, five Maritime CoastalDefence Vessels, HMCS ATHA-BASKAN, the flagship of the AtlanticFleet, and two air detachments ofMaritime Helicopters from 423Squadron, 12 Wing Shearwater. TheFleet, commanded by CommodorePile, sailed from Halifax on November5 and 6, to the Virginia CapesOperating Areas for the largest fleetoperation of the year.Over that three-week period,HMCS ATHABASKAN was a verybusy and very full ship. With over300 people onboard, the galley stafffaced the challenging task of not onlyfeeding the entire crew, but alsokeeping the selection wide enough tokeep all happy. Anyone of us whohave deployed can attest to the factthat the entire day can be made betterby the meals that are served.ATHABASKAN’s galley fully realizedthis and stepped up to the task ofproviding a broad selection of choicesthat were not only healthy, but alsoprovided the crew with a little pieceof home.Lead by the ever-watchful eyes ofPO1 Morine and PO2 Chevrier, thecooks carried out their daily businessof preparing and serving meals to themore than 300 people on board. Formost of them the day starts before therest of the ship’s company is even up,and ends long after “darken ship” ispiped. The members of the team havea varied background but all have onething in common: every member ofthe team takes great pride in preparingthe great meals that keepATHABASKAN fighting as one.Some of the favorites that the crewlooks forward to every trip are thecream of mushroom soup, the orangeglazed chicken and rice, and the roastbeef dinner with Yorkshire pudding.Probably the ATHABASKAN all timefavorite; the meal that you hearrumoured on three deck two days prior,is the TGI Friday’s Style JackDaniel’s Chicken and Ribs night.This is a meal where most membersof the crew abandon knife and forkand simply eat it the way it is best—with their hands. It started out as aone-time thing, but due to populardemand it has taken a permanentplace on ATHABASKAN’s menu.“Over the past 18 months as FleetChief, I had the opportunity to sail onmost of the ships within the Formation,”said Fleet Chief, CPO1 Arseneau.“I will admit the quality of foodbeing provided to our sailors for themost part, is second to none. Someships however have gone one stepfurther in certain areas. One examplewould be HMCS ATHABASKAN,where the elaborate and creative saladbar is one of the finest I’ve seen atsea. One can have a full meal if sodesired. A new generic menu introducedto the Fleet last spring has provideda standard for all ships to follow.ATHABASKAN has taken theseproposals to heart and produced asuperb product. 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18TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Away from the front lines for a Christmas dinnerThis Monthin HistoryBy Petty Officer 1st ClassPat DevenishDecember1st 1940HMCS SAGUENAY, escorting aconvoy 300 miles west of Irelandis hit by a torpedo fired by the Italiansubmarine Argo. Her bow issmashed, separates, then sinks andat noon the next day she hits a minein the Irish Sea off the Isle of Man.Twenty-three men are dead and 90casualties are transferred to thedestroyer HMS HIGHLANDER andby December 5th, with a skeletoncrew, she reaches the safety of harbourunder tow. Saguenay is thefirst Canadian warship to be torpedoedby an enemy submarine.Note: Examination of post-warrecords indicates that the Captain ofArgo was decorated with the GermanOak Leaves for the destructionof this cruiser.3rd 1944Enroute from the Barbados to StJohn, New Brunswick, the Canadianmerchantman Cornwallis is sunk offPortland, Maine by U-1230 with aloss of 43 out of a crew of 48.4th 1944In their last action in the Italiancampaign, I Canadian Corps takesthe town of Ravenna and reachesthe Senio River by the 20th. Bothsides now dig in for what willbecome one of the fiercest Europeanwinters recorded.Note: By February 1945, I CanadianCorps is moved to France to jointroops of the First Canadian Army.General Andy McNaughton’sdreams of a united Army are finallya reality. In all, just over 92,000Canadians serve in the Italian campaignwith over a quarter of thesebecoming casualties, including over2,500 fatalities.5th 1943The first crossing of the Moro Riverin anticipation of the eventual assaulton Ortona is anything but spectacular.The Hastings and Prince EdwardRegiment cut across the Moro on theright, while the Seaforth Highlandersadvance on San Leonardo in the centreand the Princess Patricia’s CanadianLight Infantry on the right,advancing on Villa Rogatti. Afterfierce counter attacks, only thePrincess Patricia’s hold their originalgains at Villa Rogatti while the HastyPs manage a 500x500 yard bridgeheadsuffering repeated viciouscounter attacks from tanks of the200th Panzer Grenadier Regiment.6th 1940After running aground in the BristolChannel, the Canadian merchantmanWatkins F. Nisbet is later salvagedand scrapped.7th 1941While on escort duty with convoySC 58, HMCS WINDFLOWER isaccidentally rammed by the Dutchfreighter Zypenberg in a foggyencounter off Newfoundland’sGrand Banks. In only the secondtrip for the new ship and crew, shepromptly sinks with the loss of23 crew.8th 1943At 3:30 in the afternoon, an intenseartillery barrage from the south of theAdriatic seaport of Ortona begins inFREDERICK G. WHITCOMBEPlatoon Commander Lieutenant I.Macdonald (with binoculars) readyto give the order to attack at S.Leonardo di Ortona, Italy.an attempt to soften up enemy positionsprior to the First Canadian Divisioncrossing the Moro River toadvance into Ortona. All of the FirstDivision’s artillery plus a batteryeach of British and Indian guns participate.Led by First Brigade’s RoyalCanadian Regiment and the 48thHighlanders, the initial attack is adisaster. After 12 hours of the fiercestfighting experienced to this point bythe Division, a solid bridgehead isestablished allowing sappers fromthe Third Field Company of the RoyalCanadian Engineers to ford theMoro River and by the next morningSherman tanks of the Calgary TankRegiment cross, supporting theinfantry advance. After a hard fight,with just 4 tanks and 38 infantry menleft and a surprise visit by a group ofBritish Churchill tanks, the SeaforthHighlanders take San Leonardo andthe remainder of the Brigade movesup in support.10th 19397,400 scantily equipped, hastilyraised and poorly trained men of the1st Canadian Division sail from Halifaxfor Britain. This is the first contingentof troops since Canada’s declarationof war on Germany (September10th). HMC Ships OTTAWA,RESTIGOUCHE, FRASER and ST.LAURENT lead the first of manytroop convoys of recently convertedliners under the designation TC-1 to apoint off Halifax where they are metby a Royal Navy escort.12th 1941The Canadian merchantman Neresusdisappears in the Caribbean. Theweather is clear and no U-boats haveever been confirmed in the vicinity.13th 1943Two small assaults comprising theSeaforth Highlanders and the WestNova Scotia Regiment supported bythe Ontario Tank Regiment establisha bridgehead on the north side of thegully just south of the crossroadsleading into Ortona on Italy’s Adriaticcoast. They are later reinforced bythe Royal 22nd Regiment but are alsotheir adversaries; the PanzerGrenadier Division by their 1st ParachuteDivision. Fighting in extremelyclose quarters and against freshtroops, Major General Chris Vokes,commanding the 1st Canadian Division,later said of his troops: “Theirachievements under the circumstanceswere an outstanding exampleof inspired leadership, tactical skilland superlative courage.” Thebridgehead over the gully is held sosubsequent advances can be made.14th 1943C Company of the Royal 22nd Regimenttakes the town of Casa Berardi,just south of Ortona to establish afoothold for the attack on Ortona.The Royal Navy insists that anartillery or air bombardment not precedethe attack on Ortona so that itsport facilities may be retained oncethe advance up Italy picks up stride.Fighting for every foot along theway, C company is repeatedly surroundedduring their advance andCaptain Paul Tirquet, the Companycommander repeatedly urges hismen on: “We’re surrounded. Theenemy is in front of us, behind us andon our flanks. The safest place for usis the objective.” Just 14 men alongwith their tanks actually reach CasaBerardi after 7 hours of fighting. ByDecember 19th, after receiving reinforcements,Captain Tirquet’s battlefieldpromotion to Major, the troopsmake contact with the Royal CanadianRegiment at the crossroadsleading into Ortona. The advance toOrtona is complete but of his originalcompany of 81 men, Tirquet has9 left.Note: Major Paul Tirquet wouldreceive the Victoria Cross for hisValor at Casa Berardi, the first to bewon by a Canadian in the Mediterraneantheatre.KEN BELL15th 1943General Bernard MontgomeryGeneral Bernard Montgomery visitsCanadian troops on the verge of thebattle for Ortona. 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TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 19to Ortona was too slow. In aneffort to impress the 8thArmy’s Commander, GeneralVokes has the Royal Canadianand 48th Highland Regimentssupported by the Division’sArtillery Brigades, launchOperation Morning Gloryacross the gully from CasaBerardi. By the morning of the18th, the operation is over andCanadian troops are now lessthan a mile from Ortona.16th 1944Across a 75-mile wide front inthe Ardennes, the GermanArmy launches a major counterattack. Only through stubbornresistance by Americanunits near Bastonge and St.Vin is the advance stopped. 24German Divisions face 5Allied Divisions including theFirst Canadian Parachute Battalion,part of the British 6thAirborne Division. The Germanslose over 600 armouredvehicles and suffer 90,000casualties. The Battle of theBulge will be the last attemptby German forces to smash therapidly advancing Allied lines.17th 1939After being proposed initiallyby then British Prime MinisterNeville Chamberlain in September,the British CommonwealthAir Training Plan(BCATP) is created and signedin the early morning hours inOttawa. The total cost of theproject is set at $607 millionwith $353 million beingOttawa’s share. This figureexceeds by $50 million theentire government expenditurefor the first year of waroriginally forecast by Cabinetand the Chiefs of Staff oneweek after war was declared.18th 1941Engaged in hand to handcombat against overwhelmingodds, members of theWinnipeg Grenadiers and theRoyal Rifles of Canada wagea losing battle against theJapanese Army’s 38th Divisionon the island of HongKong. One man, CompanySgt Major John Osborne ofthe Grenadiers leads a counterattackon Mount Butler justinland from the Japanesebeachhead on the north endof the island. After repellingseveral attacks by Japaneseinfantry, Osborne dives on agrenade shouting a warningto the few men left with him.For his actions, he wouldbecome the first Canadianawarded the Victoria Cross,albeit posthumously.20th 1941HMCS ADVERSUS sinks but issafely abandoned by the auxiliarypatrol vessel’s 16 crewafter grounding off Liverpool,Nova Scotia in a gale.20th 1943The battle for Ortona begins inearnest from the south. 2ndBrigade of the 1st CanadianTERRY F. ROWESoldier firing 6-pounderanti-tank gun at the end ofa street in Ortona, Italy.Division moves in and withinhours, the Loyal EdmontonRegiment and the SeaforthHighlanders are fighting inOrtona’s streets. Weeksbefore, Hitler had ordered theGaeta-Ortona line held at allcosts and the fanatical German1st Parachute Division isdetermined to do just that.Dubbed Little Stalingrad bythe press in the papers in Canada,Ortona turns into a bloodyinch-by-inch street fight withthe Germans mining almostevery building during theirretreat. Strategically placedGerman snipers hold entirecompanies at bay while theirpositions are picked off one byone by Three Rivers Regimentand Ontario Regiment tanks.In one trap, a platoon of 24members of the Loyal EdmontonRegiment perishes whenthe house in which they seekshelter is blown up. Innovationand improvisation are thewords of the day as foot-byfoot,building by building andtown block by town block,2nd Brigade advances.22nd 1943The 48th Highlanders cutthrough the German lines westof Ortona and in a flankingmove, then move east to thecoast road north of the town inan attempt to sever the Germansupply lines to Ortona.Patrolling day and night fortwo days to prevent Germaninfiltration of their positions,they welcome supplies Christmasnight when 60 men ofthe Saskatoon Light Infantryreach them. By the 26th, atroop of Ontario Regimenttanks reaches them and theyhold their position.24th 1944HMCS CLAYOQUOT, whiletaking station on convoy XB139 just two miles off SambroLight off the entrance to Halifaxharbour, is torpedoed andsunk by U-806 losing 8 of acrew of 84.25th 1941At 3:15 pm after 17 1/2 daysof some of the most intensefighting of World War II, theBritish Garrison, or what isleft of it, in Hong Kongsurrenders. Of the original1,975 members of the WinnipegGrenadiers and Quebec’sRoyal Rifles of Canadasent to Hong Kong in October1940, 290 are dead and 493wounded. Another 265 woulddie over the next 3 1/2 yearsin Japanese forced labourcamps. To this day, the managementof this deployment isstill in question.25th 1943Christmas dinner inCathedrale Maria diConstantinopoli.Through all the misery andhell of fighting around Ortona,a few of the Canadians areable to get a few hundredyards away from the frontlines for a Christmas dinner beit in a barn, behind a wall or inthe case of the now famousphotograph of Canadian soldiers,in the rubble that is leftof the Church of Santa Mariadi Constantinopoli.26th 1942After nightfall, convoy ONS-154 bound for New York fromBritain with an all-Canadianescort is attacked by a wolfpack numbering atleast 20 U-boats. Over the course of thenext two days, 14 ships aresunk and more than 100 merchantand naval seaman aredead. HMC Ships ST. LAU-RENT, CHILLIWACK, SHEDI-AC, NAPANEE and BATTLE-FORD are not able to confirmany U-boat sinkings. However,the pack is finally driven offand 32 merchant ships arrivein port to be loaded with theirprecious cargo and sent offinto the dark North Atlantic toreturn to England.Note: Postwar examinationsof German recordsconfirm the loss of U-356 inthe early morning hours ofthe 27th.27th 1944In the frigid water of theNorth Atlantic, another smallyet vital victory is chalkedup as HMCS ST. THOMASsinks U-877.29th 1944Flt Lt Dick Audet with RCAF411 Squadron, after not firinga single shot at an aircraft fromhis Spitfire’s guns in twoyears, shoots down five Germanfighters in 10 minutes.After being scrambled fromtheir base near Osnabruckin Holland, Audet’s squadronruns into a compositesquadron of MesserschmittME 109s and Focke Wulf FW190s. In the ensuing melee, hedowns three 190s and two109s while his squadron matescombine to get three more109s. His tally would rise to 11before his plane is hit by antiaircraftfire and explodes duringa low level strike on a railroadsiding in March 1945.

20TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Explosionin HalifaxHarbour:The IllustratedAccount of a Disasterthat Shook the WorldBetweenthe LinesBy Doug ThomasLCdr (ret’d)By David B. Flemming. October2004, Formac Publishing CompanyLimited, Halifax, NS. Paperback: 96pages with more than 150 colour andB&W illustrations. 8” x 9” $24.95.Halifax was the only city in Canadato suffer civilian casualtiesand devastation due to the FirstWorld War. This fascinating newbook uses many photographs to illustratethe catastrophic effects of theworld’s largest man-made explosionbeforevthe detonation of the atomicbomb. For the many readers of Tridentliving in the Halifax area, illustrationsdepict a number of buildingsdamaged in December 1917 that arestill standing, and what they look likenow. Explosion sites around the Harbourare listed, and there is a wealthof trivia: did you know, for example,that the north-facing clock in the CityHall tower in down-town Halifax isperpetually set at 9:05 a.m., the timethat the explosion stopped the originalclock nearly 87 years ago?Another snippet is that the developersof the first atomic bombs lookedat the effects of the Halifax Explosionwhen designing that weapon.There are many tie-ins with thenavy and the military: HMC Dockyardsuffered heavy damage; theNaval College of Canada, then locatedin the dockyard, was heavily damagedwith a number of promisingyoung naval cadets badly injured;and HMCS NIOBE lost two of her fourfunnels. The Navy was busy withcontinuing to defend the port and itsapproaches, and officers and menashore tried to look after their ownfamilies, but there were some 5,000available army personnel in the areathat provided invaluable assistancewith the relief effort.The author, a former Director ofthe Maritime Museum of theAtlantic, has previously writtenabout the Halifax Explosion and hasalso organized displays and a conferenceabout this event. He is wellqualified to write this book, in whichhe recreates the look and feel of thecity in the period leading up to andafter the explosion, and recounts theexperiences of some of those whowere involved or simply watched ittake place. He describes howresources were stretched to the limitto create temporary hospitals andmorgues, how authorities reacted tothe event, how the government ofMassachusetts was instrumental inresponding with early and muchneededassistance—we have beensending a huge Christmas Tree toBoston for many years in appreciationfor that help.For those of you whose interest istweaked, the author lists other referenceworks, including several recentfilms, which provide more details ofthe explosion. Explosion in HalifaxHarbour will be of great interest tothose familiar with Halifax, and willcertainly make an excellent guidebookfor a tour of the many sites connectedto this important event inlocal history.Fastest in the World:The Saga of Canada’s Revolutionary HydrofoilsBetweenthe LinesBy Doug ThomasLCdr (ret’d)By John Boileau. October 2004, FormacPublishing Company Limited,Halifax, NS. Paperback: 96 pages,with more than 100 colour and B&Willustrations. 8” x 9” $24.95.The 1960s were exciting days forCanada’s Navy for many reasons.In the early ’60s new and convertedships joined the fleet in considerablenumbers: there were 64commissioned ships in the RCN onits 50th anniversary in 1960. Wewere world leaders in specificimportant areas of naval technicaldevelopment: the variable depthsonar, operating large helicoptersfrom small decks, and we werebuilding the world’s fastest warship;HMCS BRAS D’OR. As thetitle suggests, this book tells the storyof the events leading up to theoperation of BRAS D’OR, as well asthe story of her construction, trials,and demise. There is much to beproud of in this story, as well as asense that here is the Avro Arrowexperience all over again: politicalinterference, tight purse strings, andchoices not to accept new technologieseven after many millions ofdollars were spent to develop them.Are we doomed to accept mediocrity,due to the lack of imaginationof decision-makers?To quote from Fastest in theWorld’s pages: “This is a storyabout perseverance: perseveranceto overcome the resistance to water;perseverance to make boats gofaster by lifting their bulk up out ofwater; and perseverance to developmaterials and methods strongenough to withstand the tremendousforces exerted on parts movingthrough water.” It is the story ofthe efforts of Alexander GrahamBell and Casey Baldwin at Baddeckin the early 20th century, which producedthe fastest boat in the world,followed by the RCN’s developmentof the concept of a navalhydrofoil, culminating in the commissioningof HMCS BRAS D’OR in1968 and subsequent trials.In the heady days of the 1950sand 1960s, when relatively largequantities of money were beingspent on defence, Canada was partof a three-country research anddevelopment project on advancedhull-forms: the UK was working onhovercraft, and the US and Canadaon two different types of hydrofoils.Delays in completing BRASD’OR, due to a disastrous fire in thebuilder’s shipyard ,and the requirementto develop new welding techniquesin order to achieve speeds inexcess of 60 knots, caused the usualnaysayers to come forward andquestion the programme. To makematters worse, during the Trudeauadministration funds for defencebecame increasingly scarce andcertain key senior naval officerswithdrew support not only for ahydrofoil programme, but alsofor continued operation of BRASD’OR herself.As a junior officer in the late ’60s,I can remember seeing the hydrofoilproceeding in and out of theharbour and attending a briefing byher captain, Cdr., later RAdm, GordEdwards. Ahighlight of the briefingwas a film, shot from the air, showingBRAS D’OR up on her foils insea state six, at high speed, circlinga destroyer steaming at a mere 20knots. Later, BRAS D’OR triumphantlysailed foil-borne intoNorfolk, Virginia on what was to beher final operational cruise. Aftersome years of indecision, thedecommissioned vessel was towedaway to the Bernier Museum nearQuebec City, where visitors maynow explore the revolutionary vesselthrough a door cut in her hull. Atleast she did not fall victim to thecutting torches, never to be seenagain, like the Avro Arrow somedecades before.This is a very interesting and easilyread book, with many photographsspanning some 60 years ofdevelopment. It’s a great naval andNova Scotian story in spite of arather sad ending, and Fastest in theWorld is in bookstores now forthose searching for just the rightChristmas present.LAWYERS - AVOCATSService en françaisCriminal DefenceMilitary LawFamily Law/DivorceHouse Purchase & Sale(DND Rates honoured)[902] 492•7000After hours call:Tom Singleton 483-3080Karen MacDonald 221-6290Heather MacDonald 221-6291SINGLETON & ASSOCIATESFees reduced 25%for CF MembersAre you looking for that special gift for your family or friendsat Christmas time. 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TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 21Ways to survive the feasting seasonBy Melanie BowerHealth Promotion ManagerIt’s that time of year again whenwe are celebrating the season andare surrounded by a host of holidaygoodies. The following tips willhelp you survive the holidays withoutthe typical post-holiday sluggishnessand weight gain.At the mall:1. Park ’n walk. Ease the stressof fighting for a parking spot andburn more calories by parking 300yards away. If this isn’t your thing,walk around the mall to enter on theopposite side while you’re stillunburdened by parcels.2. Buy small. If you decide totreat yourself to ice cream, or thosedelicious pretzels or cinnabons,order the smallest size available.Researchers have confirmed thatyou are likely to eat 44 per centmore snack food if you buy it inlarge portions.3. Make reservations. Runninginto a fast food joint may save time,but the fat and calories add up, andslow you down. Duck into a nicerestaurant or make reservations forlater in the day. If you absolutelymust go the fast food route, try tomake lower fat choices such as thegrilled chicken or a salad. A word ofcaution on the salad dressing: a servingof some types are equal in fat andcalories to a small serving of fries.4. Just say no. It’s hard to say noto free samples, and in the grocerystores, they seem to be around everycorner. Try having a high proteinsnack before you go shopping orbring along a healthy snack. If youcan’t resist the samples, ask the vendorsfor the nutritional informationand go from there.5. Sip smart. Drink often, and tryto bypass the soda. In one study,habitual diet-soda sippers had higherhunger ratings than people whodrank unsweetened, or naturallysweet beverages. Opt for bottledwater, flavoured sparkling water orunsweetened iced tea.On the Home Front:6. Take ten. Do crunches whilethe kids are watching How theGrinch Stole Christmas. Or set thetimer, crank the tunes and jog, boogie,or climb the stairs. Working outfor a mere 10 minutes, three times aday, has the same toning and calorieburning benefits as a single halfhoursession, and it’s easier to fitinto a hectic holiday schedule.7. Keep the lid on candy. We allseem to receive more boxes ofchocolate than anyone could possiblyeat. I know it’s difficult, butdon’t feel obligated to open themand dive in. Save them for ChristmasEve and Christmas day. Oronly put them out or when companycomes. Take any unopenedboxes that you don’t want to work,or donate them to a food bank.Try to avoid re-gifting—would youeat that five year old box of Potof Gold?8. Gift wrap those goodies. Ifyou are giving gifts of baked goods,wrap and label the goodies andplop them in the freezer. They’ll beless accessible for you to nibble ifthey are packaged and designatedfor others.9. Chew gum while baking.Many people find it tough to resistcookie dough, but there are strategiesfor resisting the temptation.When baking for friends, try addingsomething that will make it lessappealing to snack on, for somewalnuts will do the trick. If youabsolutely can’t help yourself, melta chocolate chip in your mouth—itgives you a blast of pure chocolateheaven with only two calories and1/10 g of fat—at that rate have nineor 10. Chewing gum works as well.10. Get out. Too much timeinside can rob you of the sunlightthat your body needs to make serotonin,a brain chemical that makesus feel better and that helps to tamehunger. To keep these levels high,get out the house. Chop down yourholiday tree, have a snowball fight,or walk around the neighbourhoodto look at holiday lights.At the Party:11. Arrive satisfied. Snack on abit of chicken or drink a glass of soymilk beforehand. The protein willhelp to satisfy your hunger and mayprevent over-indulging. Studiesshow that people who eat high-proteinfoods eat fewer calories a day.12. Get juiced. Some mixeddrinks such as a rum toddy or pinacolada pack as many calories as arich dessert. Instead try a VirginMary or a juice spritzer. For arefreshing change, add sprite or 7-up to a glass of wine. Alcohol alsoreduces our resolve and increasesour appetites, so try drinking twoglasses of water for each alcoholicdrink you have.13. Move away from the buffet.Buffets are a challenge when youare trying to control your intake.Serve yourself; pile up the vegetablesand then move to the oppositeside of the room. You will then beless tempted to keep eating. Socializingon the way there and back willalso cut down on your overall numberof trips.14. Switch hands. This strategyis often used for people quittingsmoking, so why not use it whenyou’re watching what you eat. Holdyour beverage in your right hand ifyou’re a righty, or vice-versa. 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22TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Pork loin medallionswith flaming maraschino cherry sauce: a festive holiday mealStoney’sKitchenBy CP02Paul StonierIhad three really good reasons formaking this recipe. The first wasI wanted to make something festivethat you could serve to guests. Second,my wife had just bought ahuge tub of Maraschino cherriesand I wanted to open them becausethey’re so good. Third, I was boredand wanted to set something onfire—if you like to flambé, thisrecipe is perfect. And did I mention,I really, really like Maraschinocherries, and now that the tub isopen I can snack on them whenevermy wife is not looking.The sauce is great looking andtasting. Serve these Pork LoinMedallions with Flaming MaraschinoCherry sauce and your guests willsurely be impressed.This is an easy recipe to prepareand the flaming sauce adds an elementof danger sure to brighten theholidays. I actually got throughserving this with both my eyebrowsintact. Still, I was prepared and hadmy wife stand by with the fireextinguisher, just in case. You cannever be too safe.1.5-2 lb Pork Tenderloin1/4 cup Maraschino cherries1 lemon1 tsp finely grated lemon zest1/4 cup water4 T brandy1 T butter1 T olive oil1T fresh ground pepper2 T oregano2 T rosemary1/2 tsp salt2 tsp finely chopped garlicIn a small saucepan, combine theMaraschino cherries, lemon zest,quarter cup of water and the juicefrom half a lemon. Add three tablespoonof brandy and let stand foran hour.Combine the salt, pepper, oreganoand rosemary. Slice the pork tenderloininto medallions about oneinch thick.Gently press them down untilthey are about a half-inch thick.Rub the oregano, rosemary mixover the pork medallions. Youshould get pretty good coverage onall the medallions.Place on a plate and squeeze thejuice from half a lemon on top ofthe pork. Let stand for an hour.Heat a large frying pan to a mediumhigh heat. Sauté the garlic in thebutter and the olive oil until tender.Place the pork medallions in andcook until just done through, turningthem over often. Heat theMaraschino cherries over mediumheat. Once the pork medallions aredone, remove the frying pan fromthe stove. Add the fourth tablespoonof brandy to the warmmaraschino mix. Let warm for afew seconds. Light the brandy onfire and pour the entire contentsover the pork medallions.Of course you want to have thelights turned down and the fryingpan visible to guest when you dothis. It may help to have someonestanding by with the CO2 as well.You should be okay as long as youdon’t add extra brandy. Believe me,four tablespoons is enough to flamethis dish nicely. Serve the porkmedallions along with some of thecherries and the sauce.The sauce is great and not sweet,as you may suspect. The flavours ofthe rosemary and the lemon comethrough just enough and the porkshould be very tender. This is agreat looking dish that goes wellwith anything. If you have red andgreen cherries use those and you’llbe very festive. Once you’re doneyour meal, I recommend you settledown in front of the fire with therest of the brandy. It’s a great wayto finish a great meal.The Snowman comethMeteorological MumblingsBy Cpl DonnerMetOc TrinityYes Virginia, there is a SantaClaus. And with Santa comeswinter and snow. The EnvironmentCanada seasonal forecast is predictinga cold dry winter. Perfectfor those who hate shoveling snowand wish to observe winter throughtheir front window. This predictionis based on a 30-year average. Acloser look at the historic datashows that, although lacking insnow, the Halifax area experiencedrecord lows of -26.5°C (January 26,1994) and record highs of 16.2°C(February 20, 1994).But fear not, snow lovers, forthere should still be plenty ofopportunities for you to enjoy theprecious white stuff. RememberWhite Juan? A record snowfall thatshattered the previous mark set onFebruary 23, 1944 of 50.8cm.,White Juan delivered almost doublethe previous 24-hour snowfallrecord, and its 88.3 cm crippled theHRM, making it nearly impossiblefor anyone to venture outside of hisor her homes and residential areas.Essential services became unavailableservices. There was even acase of a woman in labour who hadto be delivered to an awaitingambulance in the bucket of a frontendloader. Now there’s a story totell your children 25 years later.“Well kids, Grandma named meCaterpillar because...”. Those whodid venture from their homes did soon cross-country skis and snowmobiles.Unfortunately, there reallywasn’t anywhere to go.On the other hand, there’s alwaysthe record 24-hour rainfall fromDecember 21, 1946 when 110.0mm of the wet stuff drowned ourfair city. Well, if the seasonal forecastis correct then it will be dryerthan the typical Nova Scotia winter.But be ready to bundle up. 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24TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Essentials in selecting running footwearThis is the final article of aseries on proper fittingfootwear. We think the informationbelow is significant forall runners. If you have anyquestions, or comments pleasedo not hesitate in contactingyour local Canadian ForcesPhysical Therapy Department.Physical therapistsworking for the CanadianForces would gladly attemptto answer your questions.By Tom PelhamPhysical TherapyDepartment, CFBShearwater, Dartmouth& Harold WhiteHealth Promotion Services,Maritime Forces Atlantic,HalifaxThere are a number of factorsto consider duringthe selection of a pair of runningshoes. The four mostimportant are foot shape,shoe fit, shoe design and shoefunction. We will discusseach in turn.Foot shape. General speaking,a foot can be categorizedinto three types: high arch,low (flat) arch, and pronationneutral (Figure 1). The wettest is a simple method todetermine your foot shape.Put your feet in water thenstand on the surface that willcreate an imprint. Compareyour imprint with the shapesin Figure 1.FIGURE 1HigharchLow(flat) arch PronationneutralAs you can see in Figure 1,there is an excessive flarewith a high rigid arch. Thereis little, or no movement duringweight bearing (applicationof force), the foot isrigid and force is transmittedthrough the body. There is little,or no absorption of shock.With the imprint of a flat,flexible foot, there is no flarebetween the two regions ofthe foot. There is little or noarch during full weight bearing.There is excessive pronation(rolling inward); the footdoes not maintain its shape.The imprint of the pronationneutral foot will show anintermediate band betweenthe forefoot and hind foot.This foot can absorb shockand is stable. 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Generally speaking,the life of a pair of shoes isbetween 300 to 500 miles.For a runner of average size,who runs three times perweek for 10 kilometers perrun he or she should considerreplacing their shoes everythree to four months. Duringthe purchase of a new runningshoe, 10 guidelines shouldbe considered.1. Fitting should be scheduledafter standing all day,or after a long-distancerunning workout.Research shows that feetare longer and wider aftera long run.2. While measuring thelength of a shoe, considerationmust be given toadequate allowance formovement of the toes. Agood yardstick is allowinga thumbnail distancebetween the end of thelongest toe and the endof the shoe.3. Width of the shoe must besnug, not tight, and able toaccommodate the widestsection of the foot.4. As mentioned above, thearch is a very importantfeature of the shape of thefoot. The influence of archon shoe selection will bediscussed later.5. The girth section (lacedsection) of the shoe shouldfit snugly with a paddedtongue (decease sliding ofthe foot in the shoe).6. The heel must fit snugin the heel counter(decrease the amount ofslipping and frictionbetween the shoe and thefoot/ankle complex).7. Test the toe box flexibility(important for propulsionduring toe off) by supportingthe heel counter andpressing the toe boxagainst a flat solid surface.8. Test the shoe by runningin the store, but not oncarpet or soft surface—It must feel snug, butcomfortable.9. Jump while wearing theshoe (testing cushioningand lateral stability).10. Determine the outsoletraction requirements forthe running surface.Additional guidelines mustbe considered for the peoplewearing custom, or a offthe-shelforthotics. First, purchasea shoe with adequatedepth to accommodate theorthotic, and second, beforethe purchase, remove theshoe’s insole, insert theorthotic, it must feel snugand comfortable.Shoe design (mechanicalfeatures/properties). Toachieve the correct fit, thestructural characteristics ofthe runner’s foot must matchthe design features of theshoe. For example, a personwith high arches (stiff/immobile)foot should choose arunning shoe with forefoot,mid sole and heel cushioning,with little, or no medial support.To promote foot motion,a curved last is best.Afirm mid sole with a goodTABLE 1The relationship between arch characteristic and shoe featuresArch High arch1 Low arch2 Pronationtype (under-pronated foot) (over-pronated foot) neutral3Shape Curved Straight/board Semi-curvedof shoeShoe Midsole cushioning Motion control Supportfeature(excessive pronation)Stability(moderate pronation)Notes:1. A high arched (pes cavus) foot is a poor shock absorber. Shoe featuresinclude flexibility to promote foot motion (pronation) and cushioning.2. A low arched foot (per planus) has excessive pronation, and requires amotion-control shoe. The major feature of this shoe is a firm midsole thatreduces the degree of pronation during weight bearing.3. The major feature of a shoe for a pronation neutral arch is support.heel counter is best for apersonwith low (flat) arches. Astraight last will give stabilityand medial support. Medialposting will assist in controllingexcessive foot motion. Adurable mid sole and outsoleis also important.Table 1 attempts to summarizethe relationship betweenfoot shape and shoe design.Shoe Function (matchingshoe with function). Athletesmust select a shoe that isdesigned for a specific sportingactivity. Arunning shoe isdesigned with midsole cushioning(distribution of impactforce) to decrease the impactcreated by the repetitivepounding of running, but lackslateral stability relative to thatfound in a court shoe (basketball).In other words, run in arunning shoe, play basketballin a basketball shoe.An important factor inselecting a running shoe ismatching the shoe with therunning surface. The wrongshoe for the frictional characteristicsof the shoe-surfaceinterface will increase thepotential for injury.Related to shoe-surfaceinterface, check the outsolewear pattern of your runningshoes, an worn out runningshoe can lead to a variety ofinjuries. Purchase a secondpair of running shoes andbegin wearing them at themidlife of your first (original)pair of running shoes.This will help determine thewear status (when to discard)of the original shoes. As well,write the date of purchase onthe side of the shoe to use asa reminder.Finally, the runner must beprudent in considering wearingcross training footwearfor running. Manufacturerspromote the cross-trainingshoe as multi-purpose. Therunner must be cautious, andnot assume the purposes ofthis shoe will meet the runner’sneeds. Again, appliedthe basic principles of selectinga shoe that best meet thedemands of the sport you areinvolved in.Remember: “If it does not feelcomfortable, don’t buy it!”

TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 25Tea for you?FT HE f FILESBy Beth Ann WardFitness CoordinatorIhate tea. Coffee makes me cringebut I hate tea even more. It can befilled with sugar, cream, milk or honeyor it could be orange pekoe or ginsengor Echinacea tea, it doesn’t matter.I even hate fruit tea, it tastes likeyou’re drinking brewed potpourri. Itdoesn’t matter what kind... I hate tea.However, recently I started learningabout all of the health benefits ofgreen tea. I heard the advertisingclaims of its anti-aging and anti-cancerbenefits. Well, who doesn’t wantto stay looking young and cancerfree?So, despite my aversion to thestuff, my interest was tweaked and Ibegan researching the beverage.Interestingly enough, green tea is thesecond most consumed beverage inthe world, water being the first.Scientists are examining the connectionbetween what is known asthe Japanese Paradox and green tea.Even though three quarters of Japanesemen smoke cigarettes, the rate ofheart disease among Japanese men isextremely low compared to Americanmen. For thousands of yearspeople in Asian countries have drunkgreen tea and used it for medicinalpurposes while the consumption ofgreen tea in the United States is considerablylower. Cancer rates arealso much lower in countries wheretea is consumed in great amounts.“Researchers have confirmed thathigher consumption of tea reducesthe risk of cancer including breast,prostate, lung, colon, stomach, pancreatic,leukemia, glioma, and skincancer” (Fitness Rx, 2004). Japanactually boasts the lowest cancer ratefor an industrialized nation.Green tea and black tea are prepareddifferently which accounts forthe difference in health benefits thetwo teas possess. Tea leaves meantfor black tea are allowed to ferment,thus destroying some of the activecompounds. The active compoundsin green tea are antioxidants know ascatechins. The antioxidant power ofcatechins is 25-100 times more thanthat of Vitamins C and E. In fact, onecup of green tea has more antioxidantpower than a serving of broccoli,strawberries, spinach or carrots.So what is an antioxidant and whyare the antioxidants in green tea sogood for you? Well, many diseasessuch as cancer, arthritis, cardiovasculardisease and suppressedimmune function are caused by whatis called free radical induced oxidativedamage. Scientists believe theantioxidants in green tea protect thebody from oxidative damage fromfree radicals, and thus protect thebody from disease.Other health claims for greentea include:1. Anti-atherogenic/Reduces cholesteroland triglycerides.2. Reduces blood clotting.3. Enhances immune function.4. Enhances weight loss(www.supplementwatch.com)It is believed there is a nutrientfound in green tea and onions thatcan lower blood sugars. Lowerblood sugar levels usually meansfewer carbohydrate cravings, lessover-eating, and as a result, weightloss or healthy weight maintenance.As well, the caffeine and activecompounds in green tea willincrease the body’s metabolism forSHEARWATER I/S HOCKEY LEAGUE (ROUND 2)TEAMS G W L T GF GA Pts“A” DIVFH/AVSO 1 1 0 0 4 2 2LFAA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0ARO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0406/HOTEF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0FDU 1 0 1 0 2 4 0“B” DIVMSO 1 1 0 0 10 6 2MP’S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0DHGR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0CE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0423 1 0 1 0 6 10 0a 24-hour period.So, are all teas created equal?Researchers in California testedtwenty different brands of tea to learnif the antioxidant levels vary betweenbrands. Green tea brands had catechinlevels as high as 217 and 201 milligramswhile black teas were lowerat 157 milligrams. Interestingly,decaffeinated green teas had only 53milligrams of catechins and iced teahad no measurable catechin level.After learning all of the health benefitsgreen tea possesses, I felt Ishould start consuming a cup or twoof tea a day. Recommendations forgreen tea intake are between four and10 cups of brewed green tea. If youprefer to drink decaffeinated greentea then make sure it is standardizedfor antioxidant and catechin content.A tablespoon of green tea makes megag so consuming four cups was aninsurmountable feat for me. 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26TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004Bluefins team has fortyyears of swimming historyBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffOver the pool at the Shearwater Gymhangs a sign celebrating the ShearwaterBluefins Swim Club.For more than 40 years, young athleteshave joined the club to perfecttheir competitive swimming skills andlearn about personal and team disciplineand achievement.“This year we have more than 30members,” says club vice president PettyOfficer First Class (PO1) Barry Chiasson.“Last year we peaked with 45. Butwe still qualify as a small team.”It’s a family oriented club, he observes.“Some families have more than one childin the program.”Chiasson says there are three coacheswho run the Bluefins swim programs.Programs are offered for six differentlevels, which are Novice 1, Novice 2,Pre-Olympians, Platinum and PlatinumPlus, progressing finally to Elite.To enter Novice 1, the participantmust be at least age six and be able toswim the front crawl as well as float.As they progress and depending ontheir skill, swimmers aged 13 and upmay qualify to join the demandingElite program.Chiasson notes that the time in thepool increases with each level achieved,from 1 hour weekly for 10 weeks atNovice 1, to Elite, which requires theswimmer to commit 10 to 12 hours ofswim time each week to the program.“The Elite program is very intensivein that they put in a lot of pool time.”At that level, the training becomesmore diversified, Chiasson observes.“The kids might go for a run or doAlexandra Groot-Koerkampsome weight training in the multi-purposeroom.”The focus is on both individual andgroup excellence, according to Chiasson.“Once you’re an Elite swimmer,you’re at the top level. Then you’retracking your timings,” to constantlyimprove them, he states.During the season, the Bluefins participatein frequent swim meets athome, at other local pools or at otherlocations around the region. “There isan average of two to three swim meetsper month,” Chiasson estimates, addingthat parents get used to driving onweekends to the meets.Athletes who join the Bluefins havethe choice as to whether they want to joinas competitive or non-competitiveswimmers, Chiasson stresses. He quotesthe club brochure, which states “Notevery swimmer becomes a world recordholder, but everyone benefits from theexercise, cooperation, sportsmanship,self-discipline and time managementskills learned through organized sport.”In addition to the club dues, there is amandatory fundraising requirement,states Chiasson. However, he adds thatmandatory fundraising dollars, whichare assessed according to the swimmer’sprogram, can be earned by volunteeringwith the club.The Bluefins are currently examiningthe possibility of presenting a summerswim program. “It’s still in the researchstage,” says Chiasson.The club’s executive comprises clubpresident Joanne Currie, secretary JoeMason and treasurer Lisa Moulton. TheShearwater Bluefins Swim Club is anon-profit sports organization registeredwith Swim Nova Scotia.The Bluefins have a newsline withoutgoing information for swimmers andtheir families. For updates on upcomingevents, schedule changes or cancellations,telephone the Bluefins Newslineat 460-1011 ext 4051.For further information, telephoneclub president Joanne Currie at 461-9390, treasurer Lisa Moulton at 434-4578, or to learn about the club’sfees, special events and programs, visittheir website at http://Bluefins.psphalifax.ns.caFADM team below: back row (l-r) CPL Deschenes and 2LtTurnbull; front row LS Golding and A/SLt Cauty.FADM capturesCOTW badmintonchampionshipsBy Tracy MacLeanA/Sports coordinatorCOTWBadminton washeld at the Stadplexgym from 22-23 Nov 2004.This championship was jampackedwith excitement andhad some extremely closematches. Eight teams participatedincluding: FADM,LFAA, CFNES, CFNOS, TRIN-ITY/ADAC, CFMWC, CFH &FMFCS.In this championship it wasthe underdog that came outfighting—FADM was thevictor in a very close racewith FMFCS. 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TRIDENT, DECEMBER 13, 2004 27CISM basketball team holds training camp in HalifaxBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffBefore leaving to play in theConseil International du SportMilitaire (CISM) game in Belgium,the Canadian Forces (CF) men’sCISM basketball team held a fourdaytraining camp in Halifax.Twelve players and four coachingstaff members worked out inthe gyms at 12 Wing Shearwaterand the Dockyard to practice theirteam strategies for the upcomingchampionship, which wouldmatch them against some of thebest military basketball teams inthe world.“We don’t often get the chance toget together so this is when we play,we work out the defence, theoffence, and we learn the strengthsand weaknesses of the team,” saidCaptain Lee Wendland, one of theteam captains.The team is tri-service and containsplayers from across the country.“We’re here from Victoria toHalifax,” said Captain Joe Boland,also a team captain.Three team members are originallyfrom the Halifax/Dartmoutharea; Captain Jake Einarson, CorporalJohn Keizer, and CorporalBrad Shepherd.This year’s team is a blend ofexperienced pros and newbies.Both Boland and Wendland haveIn the Fleet gym, the CISM men’s basketball team prepares for competition.been to the CISM basketball competitionbefore, but the 2004 teamalso has seven rookie players,according to Boland.“I think some of our guys will besurprised by the high calibre of theplay,” said Wendland, describingthe other teams from other countriesas “very competitive.”While they were in town, theCanadian CISM team hoped to playan exhibition game against one ofthe local university teams.“Halifax is known as being a bigbasketball town,” Wendland pointedout.The team was scheduled to spend10 days in Belgium, where theyVIRGINIA BEATONwere guaranteed to play at leastfour games and possibly as many asseven, against CISM teams from 11other nations.Usually the Canadians take timeto visit several nearby war memorials.“We go to Vimy Ridge andperhaps some other sites from theFirst World War,” said Wendland.(l to r) PO2 Bourgeois, CPO1 Tovey,Lt(N) Lebel, Lt(N) Kennedy; CdrKennedy presents the award.CFNES capturesCOTW squashchampionshipsBy Tracy MacLeanA/Sports CoordinatorThe COTW squash championshiptook place at the Stadplex 17-18Nov 04. Taking part in the championshipswas CFNES, CFMWC, FCE,FMF CS, CFNOS, and FADM. Thischampionship brought high level ofplay with some of the best squashplayers in the CF taking part.The squash championship was arunaway with CFNES capturing theteam title by going almost undefeated(17-1). CFMWC was a closesecond with a record of ten (10)wins and eight (8) loses and CFNOSfollowing in a distance third.Congratulations to the winningteam and to all teams that participated.Santa Surprise PackagesJoin us this HolidaySeason as we offer youbaskets, wonderfulproducts, exceptionalservices and SantaSurprise Gift Certificatepackages. Each packagehas been designed topamper that specialpersonin your life. Evenbetter, Santa Surprise GiftCertificates can be usedthroughout the year. Buthurry, they can only bepurchased during themonth of December!Santa Surprise Package #1Strawberry Citrus Body ScrubClassic Pedicure2 Hours - $109 plus taxSanta Surprise Package #2La Stone Massage and Reflexology2.5 Hours - $159 plus taxSanta Surprise Package #3Alpha Vital FacialSpa Manicure & Spa Pedicure3 Hours - $189 plus tax446-39295521 Young St.Hydrostone Marketchrysalis@hfx. eastlink.cawww.chrysalisspa.com