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Page 8By Malcolm Uhlman,Greenwood MilitaryAviation MuseumThe first of April saw thedelivery of the last majorpiece of the Dak “puzzle:”the skeleton of the port elevator!After some muchneeded repair, the Dak teamimmediately went to workskinning it with aluminum. Itis now ready and, along withthe starboard side, are bothaligned with the horizontalstabilizer and ready to be assembled.The rubberized de-icingboots have all been removedfrom the leading edges of thewings, horizontal stabilizerand fin. It was felt in a staticaircraft displayed outdoors,these would be an ideal areafor corrosion. A black, texturedautomotive undercoatingis being painted on andclosely resembles in appearancethe original de-icingboot.Final cosmetic repair ofthe wings is well underway,with minor areas to bepatched. Work continues onthe cockpit restoration, withthe panel and many gaugeshaving been acquired.Paint removal is nearingcompletion, with the forwardtop fuselage yet to bestripped. Safe access to thisarea is a problem, with teammembers now erecting scaffoldingto reach the top. Thenew paint is here and negotiationshave started with theOctober 17, 2011Notes from the Dakcrew who refurbished theArgus to work their magicon the Dak. Painting couldbegin in the spring. Colors ofthe RCAF 103 Rescue Unithave been chosen: a graybottom with white top on thefuselage. The familiar lighteningstripe with Royal CanadianAir Force lettered atopthe strips and 103 Squadroninsignias will be added.All are hoping to see thevenerable Dakota gracing theAir Park in the summer of2012.Team members BillFlinn, Bob McElman, EricWelin, Doc McKeil andRuss hard at work.Image M.UhlmanThe Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NSAnger, stress, poor health?Take in fall health promotion programs14 Wing Health Promotionprograms are free andopen to military membersand their spouse; DND andNPF employees are alsowelcome to attend. Pleasecontact the 14 Wing HealthPromotion offices at 765-1494 ext 5388/ 5389 forinformation and to register.Addictions Educationfor SupervisorsCanadian Forces membersin supervisory positionswill receive supervisorytraining on alcohol,other drugs and gambling.This one-day supervisorytraining will focus on theLow Risk Drinking Guidelines,Canadian ForcesPolicy, the supervisor’srole in dealing with alcoholmisuse and illicit drug involvement,as well as informationon the physical andemotional signs and symptomsof substance misuse.October 20, 8 a.m. to 4p.m.F&S Centre ClassroomManaging Angry MomentsProgram to assist participantsto learn and practicenew knowledge, tools andskills to apply to anger generatingsituations. Five groupsessions over five weeks.November 8 to December6 (Tuesdays), 830 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.F&S Centre ClassroomStress: Take ChargeTo support participantsin their identification of thestrategies they already use,and those they will beginto implement to optimizetheir resiliency to stressors.Relax and enjoy two daysof self-assessment and actionplanning.November 16 and 17,830 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.F&S Centre ClassroomTake a Stand and LoseGrand (TSLG)Looking for that extrapush to meet your nutritionand fitness goals? TheTake a Stand and LoseGrand program is justwhat you need! Using theprinciples of the WeightWellness Lifestyle Programand incorporatingweekly fitness classes, thisprogram is designed tohelp everyone with theirfitness goals. Participantswill track daily exerciseand do a weekly weighinto monitor progress.There will be a mandatoryweekly session everyWednesday from noon to2 p.m. The first hour willbe a group meeting wherewe can discuss items suchas proper nutrition, activeliving, and motivationalbarriers. The second portionwill be a heart-pounding,fat-melting, musclesculptingfitness class,where members will be inteams to challenge eachother to the finish line.The PSP fitness instructorswill lead classes usingthe spin bikes, medicineballs, stability balls andindoor track to ensure youget the most out of everyworkout. Sign up with apartner, or make it yourown personal goal to becomea healthier, more fityou!”November 23 to February15, noon to 2 p.m.(Wednesdays)F&S Centre Classroom4241 Hwy 1, Berwick, NSP (902) 538-1155 • F (902) 538-1018Full line of winter tires, wheelsand accessories now available!Show us your military I.D. to receivespecial discounted pricing!Meets the severe snow service requirements of the Rubber ManufacturersAssociation (RMA) and The Rubber Association of Canada (RAC).
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 9October 17, 2011Supper supportA successful turkey supper September 17, hosted by Greenwood Scotiabank staffvolunteers and Joints in Motion team members at the Kingston fire hall, raised over$3,000 in support of the Arthritis Society – doubled to a total of $6,783.80 by Scotiabank’sTeam Scotia Community Program. Joints in Motion started locally in 2007,when Holly Hearn’s daughter was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Volunteersraise $4,000 and run or walk a marathon as part of the Joints in Motion initiative,and Hearn and her family, along with others – eight in total, are now in their fourthyear of fundraising. They have collected over $70,000 to date. Image S.Keddy14 Wing LibraryServing those who readBy Judy McCool andJoanne Sealby“Your Library – A PlaceUnbound” is the theme forthis year’s Canadian LibraryMonth.All across Canada, communitiesare celebrating libraries,their staff, resources andinformation services duringOctober. The Greenwood librarywill host an open houseOctober 18 from 10 a.m. untilnoon. We are also offering freetutorials on using our onlinecard catalogue October 18 and28 in the library at 2 p.m. Comeand enjoy an afternoon outingat “Under The Story Tree” withMiss Somer every Wednesdayfrom 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thereis singing, story reading, craftmaking and a whole lot of fun!The library staff would liketo extend thanks to the Friendsof the Greenwood Library Associationfor all their hardwork in putting together thehuge used book sale Sept. 30.Many hands worked tirelesslyto move books in and out, andtheir efforts were very muchappreciated. “The Blue Griffin”helped by donating a truckloadof books; thank you, Jonathan.Also, a big thank you isextended to the Bank of NovaScotia. matching every dollarraised at the sale. The Friendsexist for the purpose of providingyour library with new andbestselling books.The next time you are in thelibrary, why not check out theDVD section, now on the shelfby category. There are over 300DVDs from drama and mysteryto adventure, romance, humourand a good selection of kid’sfavourites: Disney, SesameScotiabank is proud to donate through its TeamScotia Community Program $760 to the Friends ofGreenwood Library Society. Scotiabank matchedthe funds raised during the society’s book sale anddonation fundraiser earlier this month. From left areLiz Tappen; director; Myron McCool, Scotiabank,Middleton; Caleb Chega, Scotiabank, Greenwood;and Joyce Hazelwood, treasurer. Image B.Graves.Street and Bob the Builder.There are several new titlesin fiction books to check out,including Miles to Go by RichardPaul Evans, Flash andBones ( No. 14 in the TemperanceBrennan series), and TheLast Olympian, next in thePercy Jackson and The Olympiansseries by Rick Riordan.The library also has some newtitles added to the French fictionsection by Danielle Steel.The library hours will beextended starting Oct. 16 to includeSundays from 1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m.Reading opens doors, socome and open the door to 14Wing Library!OPTOMETRY CLINICDr. Paul J. GagnonComprehensive Eye ExaminationsLatest Eyewear Fashions and Contact LensesNew Patients WelcomeZellers Plaza • Greenwood(902) 765-2715SUNDAYAll-You-Can-Eat Sunday BuffetJOIN US ALL DAY SUNDAY FOR OUR BUFFET. DINE-IN ONLY.MONDAY$10 Pizza Mondays12" 1-TOPPING PIZZA &12" GARLIC CHEESE FINGERTAKE-OUT ONLY. TAXES EXTRA.TUESDAYKid’s Eat Free TuesdaysONE FREE KIDS MEAL WITH EACH ADULT PURCHASEOF $7.99 OR MORE. DINE-IN ONLY.WEDNESDAYTMWing’za WednesdaysFROM 4PM TIL CLOSE. DINE-IN ONLY. SOME CONDITIONS APPLY.THURSDAYALL-YOU-CAN-EAT $18ALL YOU CAN EAT WINGZ, FRENCH FRIES, ONION RINGSAND GARLIC CHEESE FINGERS. PER PERSON WITHANY BEVERAGE PURCHASE. DINE-IN ONLY.PITCHER OF BEER $10WITH MINIMUM FOOD PURCHASE OF $6.99Pasta ThursdaysALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI FOR $8.99 801 Central Avenue, Greenwood765-4477®A registered trademark of PDM Royalties Limited Partnership used under license.
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