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VOLUME 43, ISSUE 12 • MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009PAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFFFamilies enjoyedarmoured vehicle ridesin the Dockyard duringDND Family DaysINSIDEA welcomesignRoad signs call Halifax hometo East Coast Navy PAGE 3Queen’sColourCF Members train forpresentation PAGES 12-13MFRCHalifax and regionalprograms for thewhole familyPAGES 15 - 20Our sportgreatsRecognition Breakfasthonours champions PAGE 24

TRIDENT, JUNE 15, 2009 3PAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFFMayor Peter Kelly and RAdm Paul Maddison unveiled the sign during the CF Halifax Open House on Sunday, June 7.New signs name Halifax as home of East Coast NavyBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffSigns on the roads leading intoHalifax now describe the cityas the home of Canada’s EastCoast Navy.During the third annual CF HalifaxOpen House, held on Sunday,June 7, 2009, Halifax RegionalMunicipality Mayor Peter Kellyand JTFA Commander RAdm PaulMaddison unveiled one of the newsigns that will be installed alongHighways 101, 102 and 103 leadinginto the city.“You are a strong presence in ourcommunity and we are proud to bethe home of Canada’s East CoastNavy,” stated Mayor Kelly.Noting that DND is the largestemployer in HRM, Mayor Kellystated “You are an economic driver,and it will help us in this economicdownturn.”RAdm Maddison noted it was fittingthe new sign was unveiled duringthe Open House, which attractedapproximately 3,600 people toHMC Dockyard. “This is a daywhen we throw open our doors andask everyone in HRM to come andcelebrate with us. It’s about who weare, what we do, why we do it andwhy we are proud of it.”He invited everyone present tovisit the displays and talk to the CFand civilian personnel. “There are10,000 people in the defence teamhere, and this is the best place inCanada to serve.”The open house visitors couldchoose from a variety of militarydemonstrations and activities rangingfrom armoured vehicle andRHIB rides to tours of HMC ShipsToronto, Kingston and Sackville, totours of a Griffon and a Sea King.Near Rainbow Gate, an Army displayincluded vehicles, a boothwhere people could get camouflagemakeup and a sand trap for using ametal detector.In the large tent, FMF Cape Scottand CFNES offered interactivedisplays by trades and technologypersonnel.Other displays featured the FleetDiving Unit (Atlantic), FormationSafety and Environment, CF HealthServices (Atlantic), 1 Dental UnitDetachment Halifax and CF andCivilian Recruiting.Families with children couldenjoy the bounce toys, midwayrides concession stands and a rockband contest, which all added to thefestive atmosphere.For Ottawa resident James Holt,the CF Halifax Open House 2009was his first chance to see one of theHalifax class frigates. More than 20years ago, Holt was a computer systemsconsultant for a companyworking on the project managementsystem for the frigates, whichthen were in the planning stage.Holt and his wife were visitingVisitors to the Open House were able to get inside a Sea King Helicoptertheir daughter and her family inHalifax when they learned aboutthe open house. “It’s very rewardingto be here and to have thisopportunity. I’m excited to finallysee the frigate,” Holt stated.Local resident Glenn DeGeer andhis friend Robie Walker were inline for the opening at 11 a.m. buthad to return home briefly to getPAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFFtheir identification.“We’re having a good time,” statedDeGeer. “I got to be in the turretof the Army vehicle, which issomething I’ve always wanted todo, and Robie took a photo of medoing that.” DeGeer and Walkeralso had taken a ride in a RHIB andhad toured Toronto.“They’re a cool bunch of peopleonboard the ship and everybody isso knowledgeable and helpful,”DeGeer commented, adding thathe was impressed to learn aboutToronto’s weapons systems.“It’s great that this is a day whenthe dockyard is open to the public.”Capt(N) John Newton, Base CommanderCFB Halifax, stated he wasvery pleased with the public turn-outat the third annual open house.“The defence team pulled out allstops—their pride in commitment,pride in service, and esprit de corpswas evident at every one of themany kiosks and displays where ourcivilian and military membershiprepresented their areas of expertise.The open house is essential to communicatingour importance innational and regional affairs, andbuilding bridges with adults andyouth alike from the diverse communitiesof our region.”Capt(N) Newton commendedeveryone who organized and executedthe event “for embracing theday, making it fun for our guestsand meeting our strategic goal.”

TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 5Farewell to thesailors’ friendThe Stadacona Band and Symphony Nova Scotia joined forces for Beer and Beethoven.Beer and Beethoven concertenlivens the Drill ShedBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffThe Drill Shed at Stadacona was temporarilytransformed into a concerthall on May 8 and 9, 2009.The Stadacona Band of CanadianForces Atlantic joined Symphony NovaScotia (SNS) for the Beer and Beethovenconcerts that conclude every symphonyseason. In what may be a Canadian first,the military band and the symphonymusicians, led by guest conductorHoward Cable combined for an eveningof entertainment ranging from Scottishfiddle tunes, to a bossa nova medley.But it all started with Beethoven. Asthe SNS musicians, under the directionof resident conductor Martin MacDonald,played an opening set that includedthe first movement of Beethovens FifthSymphony, the second and third movementsfrom the Seventh Symphony andseveral selections from de Falla’s suite,The Three Cornered Hat, the audienceenjoyed a relaxed atmosphere. Withsnacks and beverages available and aspatrons chatted and laughed while theyenjoyed the music, Beer and Beethovenwas more like a casual night out withfriends than it was to a formal symphonyconcert.As the orchestra played and while theaudience watched, artist Holly Carr createdan original silk screen artwork.During the Stadacona Band’s set,guest singers Liz Rigney and CPO1 KeithDavidson performed several songs,including Ready for the Storm, Song ForCanada and a Second World war medley.The host, CBC radio host Heidi Petracek,kept the mood light by encouraging theaudience to sing along and they obliged,particularly during PO2 Ted Huck’s renditionof Stan Rogers’ song The MaryEllen Carter.After the symphony and the StadaconaBand had each played a set, theycombined forces for the final set ofthe evening. Conductor Howard Cabledirected a set that started with a ScottishRhapsody and moved through the bossanova medley including the Girl fromIpanema and the One Note Samba,before progressing through the NewfoundlandRhapsody, Hoedown at theMcIntyre Ranch, and finishing the nightwith Saturday’s Game March, which wasthe first theme for CBC’s Hockey Nightin Canada.By Virginia BeatonTrident staffShe was the lady who fedthe fleet.Rachel Dubé, the formerowner of Camille’s Fish &Chips restaurant on BarringtonSt., died in Halifax onMay 22, 2009 at age 90. Fondlyknown as Momma Camille,Mrs. Dubé was the owner ofCamille’s from 1948 to 1984.For many years, her restaurant,located a stone’s throwfrom HMC Dockyard andStadacona, was a favouritestopover for sailors lookingfor fast, tasty food at reasonableprices.CPO2 Herman Harris firstcame to Halifax in 1979 andremembers that as youngsailors in the fleet, “We wereliving onboard the ships.Camille’s Fish and Chips wasa mainstay for us.” Whilestanding the watch, sailorswould send someone toCamille’s to pick up theirfood orders, according toCPO2 Harris.The restaurant’s décor wasunpretentious, he noted. “Butyou’d see all sorts of peoplethere. Businessmen whoworked downtown wouldcome there for MommaCamille’s seafood chowder.Everybody was crazy aboutthat chowder.”Momma Camille wasknown for her kindness to theNavy. “I saw sailors walkinto her place at closing timeand she’d stay open to feedthem,” stated CPO2 Harris.She often fed them evenwhen they had no money,waiting until the next paydayto settle their bills. Occasionally,Momma Camillewould allow a sailor who hadoverindulged to sleep it offon the premises, so he wouldn’tget into disciplinary troubleby returning in that stateto the fleet.Even after he moved toDartmouth, CPO2 Harrisbrought his family toCamille’s. “It was always atreat to go there.”In an email to Trident,CPO1 Paul Stonier, who formany years wrote a Tridentfood column called Stoney’sKitchen, stated “I was in Halifaxfor the last few years sheowned the shop, and so Iremember her. I was one ofmany who availed themselvesof her generosity andhad a meal with no moneyand just a promise to returnon payday to settle up. 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6TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009DND Family Days comes to lifeBy Benjamin J. DeLongTrident StaffCrowds bustled back andforth, from one end of thedockyard to the other, busylearning from info booths, ridingcarnival rides (not to mentionRHIB rides), and enjoyingfree treats at the 13th annualDND Family Days.There was a lot to attract anolder crowd out, but a lot offun was to be had specificallyby children. Many prizeswere catered to youth—NintendoWii stations, iPods, andbicycles. There was also awealth of information onkids’ safety, including ahands-on lesson, in front of alive, contained fire, on howto use a fire extinguisher.“I’ve received several callsfrom principals today aboutkids playing hooky,” saidRAdm Maddison, JTFA Commander,with a smile. “It’sgreat that family membersare here to support our menEmerson Drive entertained at the Friday night concert.and women in uniform, andrecognize their service toour country.”On Friday night, GeorgeCanyon and Emerson Driveplayed a string of countrysongs to enthusiastic fans.Canyon played mostly originalsongs, but also coveredStevie Wonder’s Superstition,and Johnny Cash’s FolsumPrison Blues, to whichmuch of the audience joinedin singing. A grateful Canyonended his performance saying,“In my opinion, we’vegot the best military in theworld.”What did you have to sayabout this year’s DND FamilyDays?“My favourite part of FamilyDays is just hangingaround, playing with friends.I’m also glad I won a bike thisyear. This is the first time I’vewon anything.” - Nick, 13.“This is good for the community.It’s good to hearabout the different trades andhave a chance to visit theships. You learn so manythings. For instance, I didn’tknow they can land helicopterson ships.” - Alain, 50.“It was great. I was on aboat, and it went 73,500miles per hour. I got to seeanimals at the petting zoo,too. That was my favouritepart.” - Spencer, 6.“I won a mystery prizefrom Cambridge Suites: it’s asewing kit. I was hoping for afree night, but a sewing kitworks well, too.” - Rose, 41.Amanda and Lauren at the petting zoo, a favourite stop forall ages.PHOTOS: PAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFF

10TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009OP Deep Reach—the unveiling of the wind turbineBy Benjamin J. DeLongTrident StaffThe students of St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School, a P-9 school,received a warm welcome May 21when representatives from DND,including FMF Cape Scott, HalifaxRegional School Board, LockheedMartin, and media came to watchthe unveiling of a student-built, 250watt wind turbine.The wind turbine was a projectfor the students, put together byworkers and instructors at FMFCape Scott as part of OP Deep Reach.“The purpose of the operationis to introduce students to the trade,and hopefully produce an interestin a career,” said Capt(N) GillesHainse, commanding officer ofFMF Cape Scott, who helped craftthe partnership idea over the lasttwo years.Students would get exposure to atrade—carpentry, electrical, etc.—and have a product to bring back tothe school. Capt(N) Hainse calledthis a “win-win situation.”Tyler, a student from St. Patrick’s-Alexandra, explained the depth atwhich he and his classmates participatedin this project. “We firstdrove out to Musquodoboit harborand saw a man who built his ownwindmill to power his house.”Weeks of instruction and workwent by as Tyler and six other participantscut pipes, rolled coils, andpainted as part of the wind turbineproject, he went on to say.The principal of St. Patrick’s-Alexandra, Ken Fells, thankedFMF Cape Scott for their contributionsand efforts, the workers in theshops, the instructors, and the HRrepresentatives who made this partnershippossible.“We’re hoping the school boardwill allow more partnerships likethis in the future,” said Fells, awareof the presence of Irvine Carvery,Chair of the HRSB, and District 12Councillor, Dawn Sloane.A sister program is ongoing, consistingof eight students from HighlandPark school, just a kilometerfrom St. Patrick’s-Alexandra. At thisschool, students have worked withDND to bake cookies, cinnamonbuns, and cakes for their school.Each HRSB representative, alongwith DND representatives, Capt(N)John Newton, Base Commander,and Capt(N) Hainse, handed outawards to the students involved inthe operation.“Right now we can only take somany students,” said Capt(N) Newton.“But we can inform otherschools how to do the things we’redoing.” A large reason for this initiative,according to Capt(N) Newton,is the absence of woodworkingclasses in junior high schools.Capt(N) Newton inspects a wind turbine built by students from St.Patrick’s-Alexandra school with help from FMFCS.PAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFFRing tones to celebrate the Canadian Navy CentennialBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffIf you’re enthusiastic about theCanadian Navy Centennial, thereis now a way to celebrate this eventevery time your cell phone rings.Since early April of this year,TELUS Mobility has made availableseveral free ring tones that customerscan download.These distinctive ring tonesinclude several of the CanadianNavy’s most familiar pipes: Pipethe Side, Hands to Dinner, andWakey Wakey. According to TELUSspokesman Chris Gerritsen, TELUShopes to make Heart of Oak availablesoon as well.The decision to offer these ringtones came about after DNDapproached TELUS “to see if we hadany ideas about ways to celebrate thismilestone anniversary of the CanadianNavy,” stated Gerritsen. “One ofthe ideas we came up with was tooffer these ring tones.”The ring tone access is from ahidden link, which is at http://telusmsf.mqube.us/telusmobile2/catalogassests.aspx?c=102202797.This address is not a computerwebsite, Gerritsen emphasized. Toaccess the ring tones, the addressmust be keyed into your cellular telephoneand the TELUS phone musthave internet access to the URL todownload the ring tone. 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TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 11HMC Dockyardanniversary BBQBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffThe CF showed its appreciation tocivilian employees of the Dockyardduring a barbecue held onThursday, June 4, 2009. The eventwas held as part of the 250th anniversarycelebrations of HMC Dockyard.Military members flipped burgersand hot dogs to serve to hundreds ofcivilian staff who lined up to enjoythe hospitality.“This event is about the appreciationwe want to show to all the civilianmembers of the defence teamhere in JTFA and MARLANT,” statedRAdm Paul Maddison, CommanderJTFA and MARLANT.RAdm Maddison observed thatwith Halifax’s founding as a fleetand garrison town in 1749 and eversince the establishment of theKing’s Yard in February 1759,civilians have played key roles inits accomplishments.He outlined a history that beganwith the Seven Years War, followedby the War of 1812, the standup ofthe Halifax Rifles, the Boer War atthe close of the 19th century, theestablishment of the Canadian Navyin 1910, the naval air branch atShearwater, and then the two WorldWars and the Korean War.“The actions of those in uniformcould not be achieved without theexcellence and the professionalismand the skills sets of our civilianemployees. You help the ships tosail, the aircraft to fly and the soldiersto deploy. We could not do thiswithout you, and thanks for yourservice to Canada.”RAdm Maddison noted that severalrepresentatives from HalifaxShipyard, the barbecue’s sponsor,were present: Jack Scholey, Technicalmanager of the FELEX program,and Jack Berglund, vice president ofmarketing. He noted that the defencesector partnerships help the CF andthe Navy “to achieve operationaleffect for Canada.”The spirit of Family DaysFamily Days allows CF and DND families to spend time together.Padre’s CornerBy Padre Lt(N) Earl KlotzThere is something very specialabout Family Days. Moms anddads walking about with excitedchildren exploring the many offerings,filling their goodie bags, enteringdraws, going on rides, eating hotdogs, candy and a host of other joyfilledtreats. There is a quiet andsometimes not so quiet pride ofbeing part of a military family. Thisis where mom and/or dad work.Those are the ships that protectCanada and sail around the world.Can you see how the Army, AirForce and Navy all work together tokeep our country safe and our worldat peace? We are here together. Thisis all the bonus of family days. Thereal joy though, is parents spendingtime with their kids. Or is it the otherway around? Any way you put it,our families are important and FamilyDays is a great way to celebratethis truth.One of my core beliefs is that spiritualityis best lived and discoveredthrough relationship. After all, theBible tells us “God is Love.” I thinkGod was with us last weekend. Godwas in the mother strolling her infantdaughter around, in dad wiping thesticky stuff off Isaac’s face, again.God was between brothers and sistersholding hands, in the volunteersgiving all they had to make a childhappy. God was with each and everyperson who worked, contributed andparticipated so Family Days couldbe another great success. Thank youeveryone and all the organizationsand businesses that allowed our militaryfamily to spend a great weekendtogether and feel valued. Thisevent and the memories, hugs, surprises,treats and joy sharing are thefruits of love, family and community.These are the fruits of bonds thatwill sustain us spiritually and emotionallyeven when the distances arefar. May the loving spirit of God bewith you and all our military familiestill we meet again to celebrate FamilyDays 2010.

12TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009Les préparatifs vont bon trainPar Slt Sandra LévesqueAffaires publiquesToute l’effervescence qui règneautour de la prestigieuse cérémonie,désignée sous le nom deConsécration et remise du drapeauroyal, était très palpable en cettedeuxième matinée de juin, au hangarF de la 12e Escadre Shearwater.En effet, environ 240 marinsréservistes et réguliers provenant departout au Canada avaient débuté lejour précédent, sous la supervisiondu PM 1 Keith Davidson, l’entraînementen vue de la cérémonielors de laquelle la Marine canadiennerecevra un tout nouveau drapeauroyal.Ces quelques 240 marins vont,dans les semaines à venir pratiquerles nombreux mouvements d’exercicemilitaire qu’ils auront à exécuterlors de la cérémonie. L’entraînementdébutera tous les matinsde la semaine dès 8 h avec unecourte séance d’information par lesinstructeurs, suivie d’une périodede réchauffement organisée par lesPSP. L’entraînement quotidien seradivisé en périodes de 30 à 40 minutesséparées par des pauses. Letout se terminera vers 16 h. Lesprochaines semaines promettentdonc d’être très exigeantes pour cesmarins, mais le résultat en sera certainementtout aussi enrichissant.Afin d’optimiser les résultats etl’efficacité de l’entraînement, lesséquences de la cérémonie serontpratiquées séparément. Certainsmouvements d’exercice militairesont assez complexes et ne sont pasexécutés très souvent étant donné larareté des évènements de cetteenvergure. C’est seulement lorsquetoutes les séquences auront été réaliséeset perfectionnées qu’ellesseront fusionnées. Ce sera alors lapartie de l’entraînement la plusardue où la patience et la perfectionseront de mises.Instructeur en exercice militaire pour la garde numéro 1, le Maître de première classe Sylvain Morinville est uneinspiration pour les troupes et une très bonne référence pour ces pairs, car il a fait partie de la dernière cérémonie,en 1979, année où l’actuel drapeau royal a été consacré et présenté à la Marine.M 1 Sylvain Morinville estinstructeur d’exercice militaire pourla Garde Numéro 1. Il est égalementune très bonne référence pour cespairs, car il a eu la chance de fairepartie de la cérémonie en 1979,année où l’actuel drapeau royal a étéconsacré et présenté à la Marine.Toutefois, en plus d’être instructeur,le M1 Morinville aura la fiertéde voir sa fille, le Mat 3 CarlingMorinville, participer au défilé ausein de la Garde Numéro 1 lors decette prestigieuse et impressionnantecérémonie. « C’est trèsintéressant de s’impliquer dansun évènement historique de cetampleur et de faire partie par lamême occasion, de l’une desgrandes traditions de la Marinecanadienne. Cela sera une expérienceremarquable au niveau de l’espritd’équipe, car l’évènementrassemblera des marins de partoutau Canada », a précisé la jeuneMorinville, membre de l’équipagedu NCSM Preserver.Originaire de la région de Trois-Rivières au Québec, le M 1 Morinville,également concepteur de laparade, s’est rappelé ce qui l’avait leplus marqué lors de la cérémonie de1979, en excluant bien entendu l’envergurede l’évènement : « Il fallaitrester droit et ne pas bouger. C’étaitévidemment très difficile. » Eneffet, l’exercice militaire demandeune discipline exemplaire et ungrand sens de la précision. Toutcomme le M 1 Morinville l’a fait en1979, les quelques 400 militairesprésents à la cérémonie s’affairerontà démontrer le meilleur de leurscapacités et feront preuve d’unefierté inégalée.C’est à la troisième semaine dejuin qu’environ 110 marins del’ouest du Canada se joindront à l’entraînementactuel. C’est égalementcette même semaine que les premièrespratiques générales aurontlieu en compagnie des musiciensappartenant aux célèbres Musiquesde Stadacona, de Naden et de laRéserve navale. Finalement, les terrainsde la garnison seront pris d’assautla semaine précédant l’évènementpar les 400 militaires impliquésafin de pratiquer à même le sol, oùquelques jours plus tard un nouveaudrapeau royal sera présenté à laMarine canadienne par Son Excellencela très honorable MichaëllePTE ROY FISJean, Gouverneure générale et Commandanteen Chef du Canada. Enfin,lors de la pratique générale qui setiendra le 24 juin, les gardes et lesfanfares exerceront leur droit de citéet défileront dans les rues d’Halifaxjusqu’au manège militaire. Cesactivités auront pour but de rehausserle prestige de la cérémonie auprèsde la population.Cela fait maintenant un an que lespréparatifs pour la cérémonie sonten cours. Une équipe de près de 10personnes, dirigée par le Capv CraigWalkington, travaille vigoureusementà peaufiner les derniers détailset à s’assurer que tout sera en placepour l’évènement. Le commencementde l’entraînement des marins àla 12e Escadre Shearwater a certainementfait démarrer le compte àrebours et par conséquent, fait augmenterle niveau de frénésie et d’enthousiasmeau sein des membres del’équipe organisatrice.Petits et grands sont invités à venirassister et célébrer la Consécration etla présentation du drapeau royal. Lacérémonie aura lieu à 1000 le 27 juin2009 sur les terrains de la garnison àproximité de la Citadelle d’Halifax. «Ce n’est pas seulement une paradeordinaire, c’est un évènement symboliqueet historique pour la Marinecanadienne et pour tous les citoyenscanadiens. Les gens de tous les âgesdoivent venir assister à la cérémonieet constater toute la ferveur et la fiertéde leur Marine. Ce sera un évènementmémorable et impressionnantoù les spectateurs seront témoins del’engagement de leur Marine et constaterontque cette dernière est bel etbien parée pour le futur », a déclaréle Capv Walkington, soulignant sondésir de voir un grand rassemblementen cet occasion.Un site sur Facebook intitulé « LeDrapeau royal (Queen’s Colour) »a été créé. 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TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 13Parade practice progressing wellBy 2Lt Sandra LevesquePublic AffairsThere was excitement in the airon June 2 at F Hangar, 12 WingShearwater,as preparations startedfor the grand ceremony known asthe Consecration and Presentationof the Queen’s Colour.Some 240 Regular Force membersfrom Halifax and Reservistsfrom across Canada had begun theirtraining the day before under thewatchful eye of CPO1 Keith Davidsonin preparation for the ceremony,during which the CanadianNavy will receive a replacementQueen’s Colour.In the coming weeks, these sailorswill practice the many drill movementsthey will have to execute atthe ceremony. The training willbegin every weekday morning at 8a.m. with a short briefing by instructors,followed by a warm-up periodorganized by PSP. The daily trainingwill be divided into periods of 30 to40 minutes with breaks in betweenand will end at about 4 p.m. The nextfew weeks are expected to be verydemanding for the sailors, but theresult will certainly be rewarding.To make the training more efficientand produce the best resultspossible, the ceremony sequenceswill be practised separately. Somedrill movements are quite complexand rarely performed, as parades ofSecond in line, OS Carling Morinville, daughter of PO1 Morinville, willcarry the family tradition, as she participates in the Consecration of theQueen’s Colour June 27, 2009.this significance are uncommon.Only once all have been practisedand perfected, will they be mergedinto a whole. That will be the hardestpart of the training and willrequire patience and perfection.PO1 Sylvain Morinville is a drillinstructor for No 1 Guard. He is alsoan excellent resource person for hiscolleagues, because he was part ofthe ceremony in 1979 when the currentQueen’s Colour was consecratedand presented to the Navy.In addition to being an instructor,PO1 Morinville will be proud to seehis daughter, OS Carling Morinville,parade with No 1 Guard atthis prestigious and impressiveceremony. “It’s wonderful to beinvolved in a historical event of thissize and to take part in one of theNavy’s great traditions. The eventwill be terrific for team spirit,because it will bring togethersailors from all over Canada,” saidthe young Morinville, a crew memberof HMCS Preserver.PO1 Morinville, originally fromTrois-Rivières, Québec, is a paradeplanner and organizer. He recallswhat struck him the most as a muchyounger sailor at the 1979 ceremony,aside from the large scale of theevent, of course: “We had to standstraight and not move. Naturally, itwas very difficult.” Parade drillrequires exemplary discipline andincredible precision. As PO1 Morinvilledid in 1979, the approximately400 members at this paradewill strive to do their very best andshow their pride in commitment tothe parade, their navy and country.In the third week of June, approximately110 sailors from WesternCanada will join in the training,and the first full scale rehearsalswill be held with the musicians fromthe Stadacona, Naden and NavalReserve bands. During the weekbefore the parade, the 400 CF membersinvolved in the ceremony willdescend upon the Garrison Groundsto practice in the same place where,several days later, the CanadianNavy will receive the replacementQueen’s Colour by Her Excellency,the Governor General of Canada,the Right Honourable MichaëlleJean. As the final week of trainingprogresses the parade ground willbe prepared, static displays installedand a Sea King helicopter will beflown in. Finally, during the dressrehearsal of the parade on June 24,the guards and band will exerciseFreedom of City and march throughthe streets to the Armouies. All ofthese activities will help elevate theprofile of the ceremony to the citizenryof the city.Preparations for the ceremonyhave been underway for the pastyear. A team of about 10 people, ledPTE ROY FISby Capt(N) Craig Walkington, isworking hard to put the finishingtouches on the last few details andensure that everything will be readyfor the event. When the sailors startedtraining at Shearwater, the realcountdown began, and this has onlyserved to boost the level of excitementand enthusiasm already felt bythe members of the organizing team.People of all ages are invited toattend the ceremony and celebratethe Consecration and Presentationof the Queen’s Colour. The eventwill take place at 10 a.m. on SaturdayJune 27, 2009, on the GarrisonGrounds , Citadel Hill. “This is notan ordinary parade––it is a symbolicand historic event for the CanadianNavy and all Canadian citizens.People young and old are invited toattend the ceremony and witnesstheir Navy’s pride, dedication andservice to country. It is going to be amemorable and momentous occasion;attendees will be able to seehow committed and proud theirNavy is, and how ready they are toundertake the taskings of the governmentat home and abroad,” saidCapt(N) Walkington, who anticipatesthat a large crowd of spectatorswill come out to witness theparade spectacle.AFacebook site has been created,“Queen’s Colour” please sign onand add it as a friend and pass it toall your friends.Relocating to Esquimalt?KETTLE CREEKSTATIO NSTATIO NLive Here in 60 Days!Smart, Savvy LivingJust Steps from Langford Lake1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Homes $249,000 to $329,000Net GSTIncludedJULYFor More Information and Site Tours Please CallColleen Milne, DFH Milne Realty(250) 391-5880www.kettlecreekstation.com1 BYOS 5-7pmwith Sax in the City6-10pmFireworkson the Bridge11 Harbour CruiseDance to followwith Cody Rose

14Many gathered insupport of First NationsTRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009PAULA TEMPELAARS TRIDENT STAFFBy Benjamin J. DeLongTrident StaffSeveral representatives fromFirst Nations and CanadianForces from all across Canada andthe United States joined in a PowWow in Windsor Park’s MFRC,Thursday, June 4.“This is called mawiomi,”explained the MC, CPO2 DebbieEisan. “Mawiomi means gatheringplace and sharing, and that’s whatthis Pow Wow is all about.” Youngand old, military and civilian,people from several tribes gatheredto share their heritage in theforms of dancing, gifts, crafts, songand food.“I am so very pleased to see somany people here,” said CPO2Eisan. This is the fifth time that CFBHalifax has hosted a Pow Wow, andthe numbers have kept growing.Two drum groups have playedevery year for the Pow Wow: EasternEagle and Kitpu youth.Local crafters had their bead workon display, available for purchase.On one of the walls a list of Mi’kmaqaboriginal veterans was displayed,called the Wall of Honour.WO Ken Bennett of Newfoundlandpointed spectators towardsMi’kmaq history by listing a fewinteresting highlights. “In 2000B.C., the Mi’kmaq settled inKejimkujik. In 8400 B.C., Debertwas just being populated.”Among the musical attractionswere the Honour song to honourveterans, the Flag song, and aspecial Cree version of O Canada.Next came hoop dances, jingledress dances, crow hops, and,including participants from theaudience, an inter-tribal dance, allsupported musically by the drummers.The dances showcased thebright colours of the dancer regalia,their swift, graceful movements,and their abilities to imitate animalssuch as the eagle, the butterfly, andthe crow.“Welcome to Mi’kmaq country,”said Elder Doug Knockwood, whoopened and closed the event withprayer. Elder Knockwood sharedhis insight, saying, “Remember thisspecial day, because there’s nomore exactly like this.” RAdmMaddison, JTFA Commander, laterremarked that Elder Knockwoodused to play hockey with his fatherin Springhill. “It’s mind-bogglingthat our relationships go back sucha long long way.”RAdm Maddison explained how7,000 First Nations have deployedand served with valour for decades,stretching back to the Boer War, Firstand Second World Wars, and theKorean War. “Thank you to theAtlantic Defence Aboriginal AdvisoryGroup, who laid the groundworkto ensure that all first nations areaccepted by the Canadian Forces.The Canadian Forces respects andtries to understand the heritage, thevalues, and the traditions of FirstNations people.”Dancers displayed their skills to those attending the JTFA Pow Wow.Heat RisesExpenses Drop(Cool off with these hot tips)Reducing energy consumption will benefit the earth, our children and our grandchildrenand reduce the amount spent on utilities and fuel. Here’s how:• Install a ceiling fan. These fans circulate air so air conditioners aren’t always required. A 60Watt fan costs less than $1 to operate monthly, while an air conditioner can cost between $26 and$178 a month.• Blow out your pilot light. Turn off the pilot light for the fireplace at the beginning of the summerwhen heat is not required and relight it in the fall. About 40 to 50 percent of the total amountof gas a fireplace uses feeds the pilot light.• Plant shrubs around your home. Use shrubs around your home for extra “insulation.”Planting shrubs, bushes and vines next to your house creates pockets of air that insulate keepingyour home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Plant shrubs at least 30 cm (1 ft) fromthe wall of your house.• Plant trees to provide summertime shade. Leafy trees will not only provide shade , they canalso reduce the amount of sunlight inside. These trees prevent direct sunlight from heating yourhome and working against your air conditioning.www.energyawareness.com

TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 15Welcome to the MFRC section of the TridentHalifax & Region Military FamilyResource Centre. www.halifaxmfrc.ca.Charitable number 87075829 RR0001.Halifax site: Building 106Windsor Park Halifax. Tel 24/7427-7788.Shearwater site: Hampton GrayMemorial building in Shearwater.Tel 720-1885 (after hours call427-7788).Visit our website at www.halifaxmfrc.cafor more information onprograms and services. To sign up toreceive the Trident newspaper bymail, please contact 720-1885, oremail sonia.lawrence@forces.gc.cawith your mailing address.Visitez notre site web au www.halifaxmfrc.capour plus d’informationau sujet de nos programmes et services.Pour recevoir la publication duTrident, s.v.p. contactez le 720-1885ou par courriel : sonia.lawrence@forces.gc.ca en nous indiquant votreadresse postale.Childcare RegistryWe are looking for childcareproviders living in different areas ofHRM, both adults and youth, whoare interested in having their namesin our childcare registry. Thesenames are collected and placed in abinder for community memberswho are looking for childcare,either in their home or yours. Itis the responsibility of parents/guardians to interview the potentialchildcare person and to check theirreferences. The MFRC does notscreen the providers in the registrybinders. For more information inregards to obtaining childcare or tohave your name added to the listcontact 427-7784 or 720-1040.Volunteer Training and ActivitiesWould you like to volunteer at theH&R MFRC? We are always recruitingand there are many ways tobecome involved. We have gotshort term projects, lots of specialevents and seasonal projects.Kids Korner consignment saleA special thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and community members who made May 2009 ConsignmentSale a success. We raised more than $1000 for the Halifax & Region MFRC in support of our military families.Posted?Call Our TeamAnd StartPacking!(902) 223-1000info@donnahardingteam.comwww.donnahardingteam.com“TheTeam Friends Recommend!”SERVICE BILINGUE • IRP APPROVED

16TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009Volunteering can be from theShearwater, Halifax or Cape Bretonsite, or even from your own home.Contact Jill Clarke in our VolunteerServices Department to find outabout our current volunteer opportunitiesat 427-7205 or 720-2002.Welcome to HalifaxWhether this is your first postinghere, or you are returning, the H&RMFRC has lots of information tohelp you get acquainted with yournew community. Contact us or dropin to receive a welcome package: itcontains information on the community,school boards, and muchmore. We have regular programsand special events for military familiesin the HRM and surroundingareas. Volunteering is also a greatway to become familiar with peoplein your new community. The H&RMFRC is located in Halifax (WindsorPark), Shearwater (HamptonGray Memorial Building) and SydneyGarrison (Victoria Park). Emailus at info@halifaxmfrc.ca. Anddon’t hesitate to contact (902) 720-1885 or email sonia.lawrence@forces.gc.ca to receive informationprior to your arrival.Jill Clarke is responsible for the Volunteer Services program at theHalifax & Region MFRC and was an attendee on Commander Kurtz’sinaugural sail on HMCS Halifax in April.“I wanted to share with you a few photos from my excursion aboardHMCS Halifax last week in celebration of Commander Kurtz’s inauguralsail and to thank you for the opportunity to attend on behalf of the MFRC.We were treated very well aboard the ship and had a chance to see somuch, from man overboard exercises to maneuvers, to various simulations.We saw promotions being awarded on the bridge and got a fantastictour.It was absolutely empowering to see Commander Kurtz step onto thebridge first thing in the morning, where she was greeted with a loudA visit to HMCS Halifaxround of applause from all of us in attendance. We were encouraged toask questions and speak to ships personnel. I especially enjoyed mytime in the OPs room and seeing how the ship reacts in operational tacticalexercises.Dinner in the Ward Room was exceptional and Commander Kurtz gavea 15 minute address to us after dinner discussing her time and experiencein the CF. I know all of the women in attendance appreciated hearingher story, which was one of great respect for the military and heropportunity to excel and be challenged in her career.It was evident from the full day aboard the ship that Commander Kurtzcarries with her a high level of respect among her crew. She handledherself with dignity, grace, precision and showed us hospitality.”Yolande Mason478-3197Andy During497-3540André Béland830-8679Yolande Mason& AssociatesWe understandthe needs of ourmilitary clientsMilitary relocation is a major part of our business.Why not call us and take advantage of our combined50+ years of Real Estate experience.Moving away? We can help. We are part of a NationalReferral Network and we can offer assistance infinding the perfect REALTOR® to assist you anywherein Canada.It’s simple. You deserve and should expect first rateservice from your REALTOR® All team members areprofessional and highly committed to our clients.We’re never too busy to take your call.Bilingual Agents/Agent BilinguesYolande Mason & Associates are members ofJohn Foster483-3136100 Main Street Suite 2030, Dartmouth NS, B2X 1R5ymason@ns.sympatico.cawww.YolandeMason.com

TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 17Deployment cornerDeployed or soon to bedeployed? Deployment isdefined as any work relatedseparation (i.e. away due tocourses, exercises, temporaryduty, IR, short and longdeployments, etc.)Operation We CareOperation We Care is an initiativeof a group of volunteersworking with the Halifax& Region Military FamilyResource Center to support CFmembers from the Cape Breton,HRM and Northern/CentralNS region who are servingon individual assignments incountries around the world,from Afghanistan to the Sudanto Alert. These personnel arenot only separated from theirfamilies, but also from theirregular military units in NovaScotia. The Operation WeCare morale packages aremailed four times per year.Through the periodic mailingof care packages, OperationWe Care aims to boost themorale of these personnel byreminding them that they arethought of by those still athome, and that the assignmentsthey are undertaking onbehalf of Canada and theCanadian Forces are appreciated.For the OP We CareCanada Day morale packages,120 packages were mailed intotal: 109 to Afghanistan, sixto Sudan, four to Egypt, andone to the Balkans. Contactdeployment@halifaxmfrc.cato get involved.to register. Register by June 25for casual care.Sunday, June 28, 2 to 6 p.m.,Halifax site.DeploymentFamily NetworksFamily networks are awonderful and affordablemeans for military familieswith common concerns andinterests to join in on a varietyof fun social events everymonth for the duration of thedeployment. Consisting offamily members and friendsof deployed CF members,networks are set up at thebeginning of a deploymentfor families to share information,make new supportivefriends and organize all kindsof special outings and events.Réseaux de soutienpour les famillesvivant un déploiementVenez rejoindre nos réseauxde soutien pour les famillesvivant un déploiement.Chaque mois, une grandevariété d’activités socialesplus amusantes les unes queles autres sont organiséespour permettre aux famillesavec des intérêts et des souciscommuns de se rencontrer.Constitués de membres de lafamille et d’amis des membresdes FC déployés, lesréseaux sont mis en place audébut du déploiement pourpermettre aux familles departager des informations,rencontrer de nouveaux amiset organiser toutes sortesde sorties et d’évènementspour toute la durée dudéploiement.Video TeleconferencingThe H&R MFRC has a videoteleconferencing system at ourHalifax site for families ofmembers deployed to Kandahar.Contact the MFRC at 427-7788 for more information onthe VTC system.Preparing for Deployment:Cycle of Deployment Stage 2In the April edition of theTrident, we provided informationon the First Stageof the Cycle. This editionincludes the second stage. Ifyou didn’t see April’s Tridentand would like a copy ofthe article, please contactdeployment@halifaxmfrc.ca.Detachment and withdrawal:This stage will generallyoccur in the final daysbefore departure. Detachmentand withdrawal is a normalprocess where we beginto emotionally detach fromloved ones prior to leaving. Itcan ease the act of separationand minimize associatedcomplications. The feeling ofwithdrawal that accompaniesdetachment highlights thatyou are now shifting yourfocus to the job ahead. It canbe a challenging time butmost people manage this transitionwith little difficulty. Besure to maintain a good sleeproutine and to organize yourtime effectively to alleviatefatigue and emotional strain.Make the most of the time youhave before leaving. OPSECshould be considered and youshould get a clear direction ofwhat you can tell your familyand friends about where youare deploying. This will provideclarity to your loved onesand reduce potential anxietyabout your safety.Common reactions:• Excitement and anticipationas the departure datedraws near.• Reduced emotional andsexual intimacy.• Feelings of impatience andsome irritability.• Mixed emotions.Strategies:• Accept your feelings as normalreactions to challengingcircumstances.• Communicate as openlyWellness Spa Dayfor Deployed FamiliesCome out for a relaxingafternoon where you can meetother families who are alsoexperiencing a deploymentrelated separation. The afternoonwill be focused on wellness,self care and relaxation.Get a half hour relaxationmassage ($5), participate in aguided relaxation or bellydancingclass, attend a miniinfo session on how to get agood night’s sleep, speak withprofessionals (nutritionists,personal trainer, etc.) soakyour feet, have a mini facial,get your hair cut or a new hairdo,get a glamour shot by aprofessional photographer orjust sit back and relax withchocolate fondue and othernutritious snacks. Variouscompanies will be set up withitems for sale. Call 427-7788

20TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009Attention Parents...summer jobs arenow available!Do you have a son/daughterwho will be lookingfor summer work? Did youknow that the H&R MFRCEmployment Services offersassistance with resume writing,interview skills, & jobsearch? We can meet one onone to develop a summer jobsearch plan. If interested,please contact Terry Green atterry.green@forces.gc.ca or427-7206 or Holly Rye atholly.rye@forces.gc.ca or720-1977.Get started today beforethe good jobs are gone.Shearwater SiteHampton Gray Memorialbuilding in Shearwater.720-1885.ProgrammesfrancophonesPour plus d’informationtéléphonez au 720-1885 ouau 720-2113.Parent & BambinCe programme interactifs’adresse aux enfants de 0 à 5ans et leurs parents ou gardiens(-ennes). Les enfants participentà différentes activités: jeux libres, bricolage, gymet comptines. N’oubliez pasvotre collation.Tous les mardis de 9h30 à11h30 jusqu’au 23 juin.Aucune inscription requise.Tarif : 1$ par enfant defamille militaire; 2$ par enfantde famille non-militaire.Bienvenue BébéCe programme s’adresseaux mamans attendant unenfant ou aux nouveauxparents d’enfants de 0 à 24mois. Une infirmière francophone(et bilingue) deCapital Health est sur placepour répondre à toutes vosquestions. C’est une excellenteoccasion de partagervos expériences.July, 9h30 - 11h30.Aucune inscription requise.Coût: 1$ par enfant defamille militaire; 2$ parenfant de famille nonmilitaire.Soirées francophonesJoignez-vous à nous pourune sortie au restaurantchaque dernier vendredi dumois. Plaisir et rire garanti.Contactez-nous pour connaîtrele lieu de notreprochaine rencontre.Vendredi le 26 juin.Coût : chaque participantedéfraie le coût de son souper.Children’s programsJunior Drop-InAges 5-8 years old.Junior Drop-in is everySaturday morning at theYouth Centre.Saturdays, 9a.m. to 12p.m.Cost: $2/military child, $3/non-military child.Junior drop in is closedfrom the end of June and willrestart in September.New Baby ProgramIf you are expecting a childor are parents with childrenages birth to 24 months, thisprogram offers a great opportunityto get together with otherparents and parents-to-be tosocialize and discuss issuesrelated to parenting an infant.Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Cost: $1/military child, $2/non-military child.No registration required.Our last session for the seasonwill be June 26.Walk, Roll and TotA bilingual program to getfamilies outdoors and meetingeach other. Join us at theShearwater site of the MFRCwith your walking shoes andstrollers or children that arewalking well on their own. Wewill take a walk through thetrail for about 45 minutes andhave the opportunity to practiceanother language. Comewelcome spring every Thursdayafternoon. If it rains wewill go to our gym and let theolder kids ride bikes while theadults walk around. Bring apedometer if you have one tosee how far we can go.Every Thursday afternoonfrom 1 to 2 p.m..Meet at the Parent and Totroom and we will leave by1:15 sharp, if you are runninglate you can catch up with uson the trail.Dad and Me:Origami and Paper ArtCome join us to learn howto do origami and other funthings we can make withpaper. Best suited for childrenover the age of 5 years.Sunday June 28 1-3p.m.Cost $5 per person.Youth programmingYouth CentreHenderson SweetmanYouth Centre at ShearwaterSite of the H&R MFRC.Youth Centre 12 WingShearwater.Phone: (902) 720- 1776.Our web-site has beenup-dated. Check us out atwww.halifaxmfrc.ca/youth.We will be closed July 1 forCanada Day.Summer hours (July-August):Monday to Tuesday: 10 to12p.m. and 1 to 5p.m.Wednesday to Saturday: 1to 4p.m. and 6 to 9p.m.Sunday: 1 to 5p.m.Movie (New Release) andpopcorn. July 2, 6 to 9p.m.No cost.Cooking Class. July 9, 6to 8:30p.m.$3.Please register by July 7.Rock Band Party. Get yourrock band together and dressup like your favourite RockStar and join us for a night offun and excitement. Prizeswill be awarded for best costumeand for highest scores.Unleash your inner Rock Star.In partnership with Harmonix.Will be held at the ShearwaterSite MFRC Gymnasium. Call720-1776 for info.July 16, 6 to 8:30p.m.$5 per team (1-4 youth) or$3 per person.Please register by July 12.Sports Drop-In: Basketball.July 23, 6 to 8:30p.m.Adult programmingCoffee ConnectionsEveryone is welcome.Meeting topics/activities willdepend on your input. Everythingfrom a casual chat tojewellery-making. Come andjoin in. Thank you to all whoparticipated in Coffee Connectionsthis year, making itfun and enjoyable for all.Special thanks to SharonGough, our volunteer CoffeeConnections facilitator, forall of her hard work and dedicationto this program. CoffeeConnections will cease onJune 30 for the summer, andreconvene in the fall. Join usin the fall for another fabulousyear in Coffee Connections.Have a great summer.Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30a.m.Cost: Free/military members.$5/non-military members.Casual Care: $5/militarymember.Lighthouse CircleLighthouse Circle is a groupof women who experience themilitary lifestyle and connectevery second week to shareand develop their knowledge,understanding and ways ofmeeting the challenges ofdeployment and life stressors.Come out and join us forsocial activities with laughterand fun.Every second Thursday,June 25 July 9 and 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Casual care available.Please register the Tuesdaybefore by 4p.m.Brunch BunchWelcome all new and existingCF family members. Thelast Saturday of every monthwe will meet at a differentlocation for brunch and socialtime away from the kids/spouse/pets, etc. Come outwith a friend and meet somenew people in your communityand take some time to relax.You may even be able to winyour meal.Last Saturday of everymonth: June 27, July 25 andAugust 29 10am to 1p.m..Participants are responsiblefor their own expenses.Registration required.Halifax siteHalifax Military CommunityCentre Bldg 106 WindsorPark, 6393 Homefire Terrace.427-7788.Adult programmingCoffee ConnectionsNeed a break? ...Come in...Grabba java... Enjoy somelight conversation with otherfamilies; learn a new skill, participatein facilitator leadactivities such as the cycle ofdeployment, self-care, or thelatest in job market trends.That’s what Coffee Connectionsis all about. For themonths of July and August,the sessions are group lead soit’s up to you what activities ortopics of discussion youwould like to take part in. Thisis a drop in program and weeven offer casual care forthose of you that have childrenand would like some “Me”time... The door is alwaysopen. For the months of Julyand August, every new participantwill receive a gift. Calland register today.Friday mornings 9:30-11:30a.m.Cost: No cost for militaryfamily members, $5/non-militaryfamily member.Casual Care fee: $6/militaryfamilies only.Deadline to register andPay: Tuesdays prior to eachsession.Being relocated? Time to refinance?Thinking of selling but uncertainon current market values?Professional opinions,comprehensive reports and trusted values.Proudly servicing military families since 1995.“Diligent upon making informed real estate decisions”Andrew Clarke, B.A., Canadian Residential Appraiserwww.clarkeappraisals.comphone: (902) 880-9833, fax: (902) 444-5120email: andrew@clarkeappraisals.comAre you on the move this posting season?Want to retain your equity during the housing market slowdown? 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TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 21Contact us:Do you have any items to sellthat are under $2,000?Why not place a classified ad.They are FREE for all DND personnel.All real estate and business ads subject to a $9 charge.We take Debit, Master Card, Visa and AmEx!1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 1112 13 1415 16 17 1819 20 21 2223 24 25 2627 28 2930 31 32 33 34 35 36 3738 39 40 4142 43 4445 46 47 48 49 5051 5253 54ACROSS1 Legendary westcoast painter5 Sock repair9 Lady of Spain10 Woodwind instruments12 Coho or Sockeye13 Clay soils15 American cuckoo16 Gaw preceder18 One, in St. Denis19 Partner of tac and toe20 Mexican monetary units22 Lighted23 School inSte. Scholastique25 West coast Indiansceremonial feast27 Isaac, for short29 Collectable30 Whistler orApex activities34 Profundity38 Assistance39 Black41 Part of the verb “to be”42 Mother, colloquially43 Bitter herb44 British Columbiaflag feature45 Mystery48 Crowsnest andKicking Horse51 Philosophical52 Change53 Angry54 Lascivious lookDOWN1 Colorful fabric2 LimbPhone: 427-4237 Fax: 427-4238Email: accounts@tridentnews.caBeautiful BC3 _____ de Janeiro4 Selkirk or Cascade5 BC’s flower6 _____ Dhabi7 CD _____8 Collection of star systems9 Insane11 _____ boom12 Satisfy14 Son of Adam and Eve17 Second sight, for short20 Premium tea21 Examine24 Abner, for one26 Downwind28 Hug30 Identical31 British ColumbiaGrey Cup champs32 Confesses33 French monetary unit35 Joe Kapp forte36 More faithful37 Birds40 Neighbor of India46 Gunk47 Russian space ship49 Brewery product50 Female Saint, abbr.E L B A L A C P O M PA I L S O V A O P A LC R O S S B A R T U N EH A B I T S S C A L E DG A T E A T EC H A N C E L M O N D EO B I C R E P E C A YD O R I A G O L D E Y EP A T Y U L ES A L M O N T I A R A SS T A B A P I A R I S TT O N I R U N E L I AS P E C C N E R E S TJune 1 answersClassifiedsREALTYBANKRUPT? 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Thisfabulous three bedroom split entryin Upper Tantallon has loads of privacy,two full baths, rec room,beautiful mature trees, great viewsof St. Margaret’s Bay in the fall andonly seven minutes to shopping.Call Bob Angus 876-1015.FOR SALENAVY MESS KIT: SLt mess kit,shoulders 38, waist 34, $250.Call 483-1287.BOOKCASES: Custom-made pairof oak bookcase headboards fortwin-size beds. Sliding doors,shelves, brass and crystal knobs.$275 pair, $150 each. Leave amessage 405-0328.WANTEDSENTINEL MAGAZINES: Require1977 volume 13, issues 4, 5 and 6.Depending on condition, will payup to $25/issue plus mailing. Contactwjedge@accesscomm.ca.MUSICAccordion, Fiddle, Guitar andMandolin Lessons... Learn toRead Notes or Play by ear. FREEon-line support. 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22TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009Public art project salutes the Canadian Navy CentennialBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffDolphins traditionally are regardedas good luck for sailors, andduring the Canadian Navy Centennial,a public art project called Dolphinson Parade will pay tribute tothe Canadian Navy.On May 11, 2009 at the MaritimeMuseum of the Atlantic, EasterSeals Nova Scotia launched the dolphinproject. Eleven completed dolphinswere on display as organizersdescribed the two-year project.which will span the entire CanadianNavy Centennial celebration.In respect for the Navy's heritage,Easter Seals is collaborating with theCanadian Navy on the Dolphins onParade public art project.Guest speakers at the launchincluded RAdm Paul Maddison,Commander JTFA and MARLANT,and project honorary chairpersonRon Joyce, co-founder of Tim Hortonsand Chairman Emeritus of theTim Horton Children’s Foundation.Joyce also is an Honorary Capt(N)in the Canadian Navy.The 11 dolphins are the first of ananticipated total of 30 dolphins thatEaster Seals Nova Scotia expects toPremier Rodney MacDonald, Mayor Peter Kelly, artist Bradford Naugler, RAdm Paul Maddison and HCapt(N) Ron Joyce hold smaller versions of theDolphins on Parade.produce and display over the courseof this public art project. Localartists, in partnership with sponsoringorganizations and corporations,will create designs and apply them tothe surface of 30 six-foot high customformed Dolphins on Parade artfigures. For example, the HRM dolphinfeatures Canadian Navy shipsfrom Niobe to Halifax and includes aportrait of Cdr Josée Kurtz, CommandingOfficer of Halifax. As thedolphins are completed, they will beon display in public spaces on thewaterfront and around HRM.The funds generated from thisproject will help to provide the programsneeded to enable Nova Scotiachildren and adults with physical disabilitiesachieve greater independenceas they discover their potential.Easter Seals has been serving NovaScotia children and adults living withphysical disabilities for 77 years.JOE ROBICHAUDYour ONE PLACE for professional technical training.June CoursesENGINEERINGEnergy Management Solutions Jun 23-24Effective Maintenance Management:A Practical Perspective Jun 25-26QUALITY MANAGEMENTQuality Management System Boot Camp Jun 17-19Moving Towards Total Quality Management Jun 22-24For full course detailsplease visitwww.cte.dal.caUpcoming ProgramsFall 2009BUSINESS ANALYSISComprehensive Business Analysis Part IENGINEERINGManaging Fire Safety in Buildings and IndustryProcess Instrumentation & Control - Sensors and Symbology- Module I2009 Canadian Electrical CodeENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT / OH&SDesigning and Implementing an OH&S Program and Establishinga Safety CultureERGONOMICSErgonomics in the WorkplaceExposure AssessmentOffice Ergonomics Analysis and Workplace DesignIndustrial Ergonomics Analysis and Workplace DesignINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAdvanced JavaGigabit Capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) for Fiber to theHome (FTTH) DeploymentHands-on VoIP with the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)For more information call Gena:902.494.6092 or 1.800.565.0703College of Continuing EducationContinuing Technical Education5269 Morris StreetHalifax, NS B3J 1B6Introduction to C ProgrammingIntroduction to UNIXManagement of Information SystemsRequirements Analysis and SpecificationSQLTechnical WritingUse and Design of DatabasesWeb Site DesignWriting to Market Your BusinessPROJECT MANAGEMENTComprehensive PM SeminarManaging Project Scope, Schedules, and BudgetsProject Leadership SkillsProject Management EssentialsProject Management FundamentalsProject Management for Festivals and EventsProject Risk ManagementProject Scheduling and ControlCANADIAN RISK MANAGEMENTRisk AssessmentRisk Financing

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24TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009PAULA TEMPELAARS TRDIENT STAFFCFNES took the COTW trophy for the ninth straight year.2009 sports recognition breakfastBy Benjamin J. DeLongTrident StaffPacked into the Sea King Club inShearwater, about 250 attendeesat the 8th annual Sports RecognitionBreakfast were treated togood food, fantastic prizes andhealthy camaraderie as this year’stop athletes were recognized.“Aren’t sports great?” asked anenthusiastic Rick Bowness, AssociateCoach for the VancouverCanucks and special guest speakerfor the breakfast. “We talk a lotabout sacrifice and teamwork, justlike you.” Bowness drew manysimilarities between the NHL andthe Canadian Forces, and signalledhis utmost respect for our troops.“You are saving lives,” he said.“And you are all my heroes.”Bowness answered a few NHLrelated questions and issued ahearty “congratulations” to all CFBHalifax athletes. He was also presentedwith a special gift: an underwaterhockey stick. Underwaterhockey was invented in CFB Halifaxin 1978 by divers. The hock-Sports Recoginition AwardsNAVY winners:COTF:A Division:Golf:PO1 Dale Stryker, Maj Tomprovided a new ZamboniMale athlete of the year:MOG 5FMFCSCWO Tony StucklessMiddleveen, MS Jayfor the 2008/2009 Men’sMS Jay ThompsonSwimming/Life Saving:DeWolfe, Sgt Marc Brittain,and Women’s NationalFemale athlete of the year:Shearwater Wing Cup:Nova Scotia Summer BallLS Dave Pain,LS Verena ArsenaultHockey ChampionshipLS Darcy Webb12 AMS AROHockey League champions:LS Doug Young12 Wing Imaging,Official of the year:StingersSix regionalfor flexible photographersWO Sylvain DuboisNavy 10K:Regional competitionteam champions:who take photos of eventsCoach of the year:Major Annual event, thisLabbatt’s Ice Hockeyall-star teams:CFB Halifax Ball HockeyFormation HospitalityCdr Simon Pageyear, Sunday August 16Shearwater League:Selected to represent theCFB Halifax Men’sand Services, for theirTeam of the year:Master Female:11 teams competingregion at the CF NationalBasketball and Silverwork in accomodatingWomen’s SoccerHeather OakeB division champions:Championshipsmedalists at the Nationalnational athletesOverall Female:423 SqnSquash:CFB HalifaxAIRFORCE Awards:Emily Hamilton“A” division champions:Capt Myk Gray, Cpl ValOver 35 Hockey andKeith’s Cup,Male Athlete of the year:Master Male/Overall Male:LFAASpencer, Cpl Mark Veitch,CF National ChampionsFormation Team of the Year:Cpl Ross BradyPierre LabergeLCdr Mike MelnychukFormation HalifaxFormation Women’sFemale Athlete of the year:Senior Master Male:AcknowledgedBadminton:Women’s Hockey andHockey teamLt Anne GrayMike GrimblyCISM athletes:Pte Shelly Leblanc,CF National ChampionsCoach of the year:Golden Master Male:Basketball:Sgt Serge Boily, Cpl Rick12 Wing Men’s VolleyballCF Hall of Fame members:PO2 Mike LunnFred DebaieA/SLt Stephen Scriver &Austin, WO Guy LeClerc,Women’s Soccer who wereCPO1 (ret’d) Doug Wright,Team of the year:Unit Participation Award:Kevin MillerMCpl Gilles Sanschagrin,CF National ChampionsSgt (ret’d) Rob Sneath,Over 35 Shearwater FlyersCFNESVolleyball:Maj Bert KendallCWO (ret’d) Ken Doucette,HockeyLt(N) Bill Sanson,Running:PSP Dedication Awards:George Saleski, RonLabbatt’s Ice HockeyLt(N) Jamie Sangster,Cpl Rick Austin, Capt RyanCWO Ralph Murphy,Parker, Mick Stephenson,COTW:Stadacona Champions:Lt Brenda AndrewsLawrence, 2Lt Kristinerace director, regionalGord McLeod, JohnCFNES for the ninthC Division:Triathlon:Self, A/SLt Brent Limbeck,competitor, and coachSalmond, Norm O’Leary,straight win (CFNES won 6MARLANTLS Harry Reddin, LCdr JasonMCpl Paul Van Bommel,FLog, which providesWayne Fairburn, Billyout of 12 events)B Divison:Lawton, 2Lt Tyrone Grande,MCpl Dennis Curtis,transportation to manyCompagnon, Rolly West,Jolly RogersCapt Shane MacLeodMCpl John Thompson,athletes, and this yearStan Hennigar

TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 25ey stick looks much like a hook withtwo prongs.A special award was given outthis year to A/SLt Mike Muellerwho won the CF National RunningMarathon overall and in his age categorywith a time of 2:56:18. Hiswife, 2Lt Kristine Self, also won inher age category. In addition to thetitle, and the special award, A/SLtMueller also won a random drawprize flight to Toronto to see theToronto Blue Jays courtesy of sponsorPorter Airlines.Other prizes randomly drawn wereautographed Mooseheads hockeysticks, jerseys, a photo of BobbyHull, Via Rail train tickets to Montreal,and $100 gift certificates fromSoles in Motion and Medicine inMotion—plenty of reasons to cometo the breakfast.“The whole PSP is more than justsports and fitness,” said Capt(N)John Newton, Base Commander,CFB Halifax. “They are an unbelievablycapable team.” Capt(N)Newton drew attention to upcomingPSP events such as the Navy 10Krun, and the Canadian Forces HalifaxRock Fest, August 2.Bowness gave his insights on theeffects travelling had on a family,which he acknowledged was relevantboth to the NHL and the CF.“Home is where we’re living. As ahockey coach, we were away a lot,and moving was hard for the kids.But now they aren’t afraid of moving,and they stick together as afamily.” As for his new underwaterhockey stick, Bowness said, “I willfind a way to use this to motivate theteam. Maybe I could use it as a hookto drag someone off the ice.”The Atlantic Region Squash Team took second place at the CF Nationals. Front row from left: LCdr Mike Melnychuk (Masters Division), Halifax, SgtAlain Chalifoux (Senior Division), Greenwood, Pte Chris Jones (Under 30 Division), Gagetown, Capt Myk Gray (Open 2), Shearwater, Cpl Mark Veitch(Open 4), Shearwater, Capt Jimmy LeClerc (Open 1), Gagetown. Back row: Cpl Brian Reid (Open 3), Greenwood, Pte Lee-Ann Smith (Ladies 2),Gagetown, Maj Brenda Milligan (Ladies 1), Greenwood.Racket sports take centre stage in KingstonBy Jaëlle DeslauriersDGPFSS, OttawaRacket sports were on everyone’smind at CFB Kingstonfrom May 2 to 8 during the 2009 CFNational Badminton and SquashChampionships.LCol Richard Poirier jumped onthe court in the Senior Category, insingles and in doubles, representingthe Ontario team for a secondtime at the National BadmintonChampionship. He and his partner,MS Jack Dubé, made it to the semifinal,but lost 23-21 and 21-19 in atight best of three.Even though he did not win thegold this year, LCol Poirier sayswith a smile that he won in themost improved category, stating“I learned a lot and will do betternext year.”The action was intense in theNational Squash Championship aswell. LCdr Michael Melnychuk(Atlantic region) played a verystrategic match against Lt(N) KarlHoener (Pacific region) winning 3-0. “I just had to execute and I caughta few lucky nicks,” he explained. Itwas LCdr Melnychuk’s fourth individualwin, his second in the Masterscategory and his 19th time participatingin the squash championship.After winning three consecutivechampionships the Atlanticregion team was hoping to repeatthe experience, but in the end finishedsecond to Quebec.Confidence, in the form of driveand determination, never ceases toimpress LCdr Melnychuk at Nationalsporting events. He gave theexample of Capt Greg Myers, fromthe Prairie region, champion in theOpen category and who has been inpilot training for the past year. Thisdid not allow him much time forplaying. “He simply got better as thetournament progressed and treatedus all to some great shot making.”LCdr Melnychuk praised tournamentofficials, saying “The twochief officials for each sport shouldalso be acknowledged for thecountless hours they put in, not justduring the tournaments, but alsothroughout the entire year. It is athankless job most of the timebecause usually everything runssmoothly. 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26TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009Off with a bang: MCST at Small Arms Competition 2009By PO2 Brad BrowneMCSTLFAA holds an area SmallArms Competition everyyear to determine the make-upof their team which will competein the nationals. TheMARLANT Combat ShootingTeam (MCST) was invited toparticipate once again thisyear for honours. This year,the match was held at theDebert ranges on the weekendof May 1 to 3.Arriving at the DebertHospitality Center on Fridayevening, the seven MCST personnelunpacked their kit andgot ready for a busy weekendof shooting. An informalcoaching session for theMCST spilled into a trainingseminar for some of the LFAAcompetitors, with discussionabout shooting tips, techniquesand the upcomingmatches being the focus ofthe evening.As the fog lifted Saturdaymorning, almost 35 competitorslined up for the safetybriefing. The matches for theday consisted of the CF SmallArms Competition standardmatches 1-7, which includedeliberate (slow-fire), snapshooting,rapid-fire, and firewith movement matches, atdistances between 100 metresand 300 metres.The shooters from acrossthe Maritime Provinces weremostly new to this style ofshooting, but adapted quicklyand turned in some extremelygood scores.In the end, the winningLFAA Service Rifle shooterwas Cpl David Ferguson,from 1 NSH with a score of325/350. I was the MCST’sTop Gun of the day with ascore of 328/350. Pte DavidChretien (12 AMS) andMS Anthony Adams (HMCSMoncton) also placed in thetop five.The overall winner of thetwo days of shooting wasMWO Mike Gray (PLF), whoshot 373 on the pistol matches,resulting in an overall winningscore of 696/750.The weekend of shootingwas an exceptional trainingopportunity for those able toattend. With lessons learned inboth pistol and rifle marksmanship,the competitors willtake a core of knowledge backto their home units that theycan spread and help improvethe operational marksmanshipof our soldiers, sailors and airforce personnel.If you are interested ingetting involved with theMCST, please visit our intranetwebsite for further informationand contacts: http://halifax.mil.ca/N4MAT/MCST/.Members of the MCST were on hand to test their marksmanship skills, (front row) 2Lt Matthew Souveny, Cpl Morley Knight(rear row) Pte David Chretien, MCpl Joe Murray, MCpl Wendy Kehoe, PO2 Brad Browne, and MS Anthony Adams at the AreaSmall Arms Competition (ASAC).Top 16 shooters (*MCST personnel)Name Init Rank Unit M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Total1 Browne* BK PO2 CFNES Halifax 47 49 43 47 49 50 43 3282 Ferguson DT Cpl 1 NSH 47 50 42 41 50 49 46 3253 Gray ML MWO PLF 44 43 44 48 45 49 50 3234 Chretien* D Pte 12 Wing AMS S. 42 49 36 47 45 49 44 3125 Adams* AP MS HMCS Moncton 48 43 44 35 48 48 45 3116 Shunamon RD Sgt LFAA TC 44 50 43 49 39 37 34 2967 Knight* M Cpl 12 Wing AMS S. 40 47 44 36 44 37 46 2948 Fox RGA Sgt PLF 48 37 28 42 46 47 45 2939 Dumphy TR Cpl 722 Comm 46 49 37 27 45 47 42 29310 White ND Cpl 1 NSH 32 34 37 42 45 45 48 28311 Cowx MJJ Pte PLF 44 42 39 36 42 33 45 28112 Leopold DL Pte 1 NSH 39 46 41 40 42 37 35 28013 Souveny* M 2Lt 406(M)OTS S. 42 28 44 39 44 49 34 28014 Olson-Clarke SFM Cpl 1 RNFLDR 42 37 31 41 43 49 25 26815 Kehoe* WG MCpl CFNOS Halifax 47 27 17 29 49 50 43 26216 Murray* J MCpl ACOS IM H. 41 38 33 37 44 33 35 261MCPL LANCE WADE, 36 CBG PUBLIC AFFAIRSTRIDENT REALTY LTD.“Servingthose whoserve ourcountry”DEBBIE CRIBBY(902) 209-4082dcribby@msn.comPosted or movingto Halifaxor surrounding areas?Let me help you get settled!Relocating outside of Halifax?I can assist you in finding the rightRealtor anywhere in Canada.$250 gift certificatewith every home purchasedand rewards for referrals.Posted to Victoria?FREE HHT INFORMATION BY EMAILwith detailed feature sheets onhomes for sale in your price rangeso please call or email me today.DND IRP approved BUYERS AGENT withover 22 years of experience in relocatingmilitary families from coast to coast.peterb@vreb.bc.ca1-800-663-2121www.victoriarelocation.comPeter LindsayRE/MAX CAMOSUN • (250) 744-3301 • 24 hoursServing the Needs of Military Families Since 1987

TRIDENT, JULY 15, 2009 27East coast couple conquer CF running championshipsBy Lt Noel PaineCanada Command PAOLooking fresh and with a grinfrom ear to ear, A/SLt MikeMueller stepped across the finish lineof the Ottawa marathon and becamethe 2009 CF Marathon RunningChampion. His wife, 2Lt KristineSelf was not waiting for him at thefinish or cheering him the sidelineshowever, she was too busy winningher age category in the 2009 CF HalfMarathon Championship.From May 22 to 24 in the nation’scapital, an east coast couple came,ran and conquered. Running twopersonal bests, the couple becamea couple of champions as thefastest CF members at the 2009National CF Running Championshipsin their event. The CFRunning Nationals were integratedinto Ottawa race weekend andincluded 5k, 10k, half-marathonand marathon events.A/SLt Michael Mueller is aMARS officer currently posted toHMCS Athabaskan in Halifax, andhis wife 2Lt Kristine L. Self is postedto 12 Wing Shearwater. Bothmilitary members are very active,have been running for 20 years andhave competed at many racesthroughout the province, but thiswas their first big win as CF members.A/SLt Mueller ran a personalbest of 2:56.18 at the marathon,with 2Lt Self also running a personalbest of 1:40.33 to take the winin the half-marathon.Future aspirations for the winningBy Virginia BeatonTrident staffRevitalize your summer fitnessand sports activities by trainingfor the ninth annual Navy FitnessChallenge.This year’s challenge takes placeon Friday, August 28, 2009 at Mac-Donald Beach.The event is designed for individualor team participation induo include becoming involvedwith the CF CISM running team andto continue to bettering his times forA/SLt Mueller while 2Lt Self isworking towards breaking 1:40 forthe half marathon. Both also hope torun the Army Race in September inOttawa. Both runners say they manageto train and compete with thehelp of a very supportive chain ofcommand and a black Labradornamed Milo who keeps them frommissing workouts.After the sweat had dried and thelegs rested, the conquerors from theeast said they were very happy tohave had the chance to representthe CF, especially their respectiveplaces of work, Athabaskan and 12Wing Shearwater, both now thehome of CF Running Champions.either the open or master’s categories.Teams must be made up ofthree people with no member participatingin more than one leg forhis or her team. The event will consistof three phases starting with theA/SLt Mueller and 2Lt Self ran personal bests during the championships.Summer fitness focus: Navy Fitness Challenge 2009500 metre swim, followed by the14 km bike ride and ending with a5 km run.Payment, along with completedforms, can be made at any ofour three gyms. We also takedebit cards, Visa, and MasterCardpayments.Watch the PSP website for moreinformation about the Navy FitnessChallenge, to be posted soon andcheck YouTube for the 2008 event.THE MILITARY IS AMINDSET. AND WE GET IT.Work with like-minded people in new opportunities.Commissionaires has been providing rewarding employment to veterans for morethan 80 years. As Canada’s leading security provider, our organization includesmany former members of the Canadian Forces who use their experience to continuedoing what they do best—protecting Canadians. Commissionaires’ culture ofservice to the community and our solid reputation means that you’ll belong to anorganization with a real purpose. One that understands where you’ve come from.We connect highly trained, experienced people with diverse opportunities and acompetitive start rate. Join others like you.Visit www.commissionaires.ca/veterans or call877 322 6777 today for immediate opportunities!

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