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Donation to Point SAR unit

December 05, 2008, 07:44:49 by dompierre

As Submitted by Irene Jardine:
On July 17th, 2008 the P&A and Basic Chemicals Safe Team organized an evening river cruise on the Duc D’Orleans. Each year the Safe Team chooses a local organization which benefits the Sarnia Lambton community to donate the proceeds of the event too.

Prior to departure an OBS safety presentation was given by Irene Jardine, following which Jim Snyder, Safety Advisor for P&A and Basic Chemicals at the Sarnia Imperial Oil site recognized the new CCGA SAR unit covering lower Lake Huron and the St Clair River 'PointSAR'. Jamie Kerwin unit leader and crew members were in attendance with their vessel a Zodiac 590 Hurricane.


Right to left Jim Snyder, Imperial Oil representative, Jamie Kerwin, PointSAR unit leader and crew members James MacQuaid, Jason Bosker and Mike Derlis in front of the Duc D’Orleans docked along the Sarnia waterfront.

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Quinte Search and Rescue joined Santa as he rolled through Belleville as thousands came out to line the sidewalks

December 04, 2008, 09:00:48 by nick

Reported by: Robert Bamlett

Friday November 14, 2008 was Belleville’s eighth annual night time Santa Clause Parade and Quinte Rescue’s first. This great annual tradition for families in the Quinte Region was truly blessed by Mother Nature. The mild temperatures allowed thousands of parade goers to line the route and witness the magic of thousands of lights, and great holiday tunes.

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CCGA Unit Hosts TV Auction

December 01, 2008, 01:10:29 by petergraham

CCGA Unit holds Annual Fundraiser

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SMS Training

November 18, 2008, 02:41:40 by limoges

District 4 is up to speed following SMS Training.

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CCGA Unit Celebrates Major Milestone

November 17, 2008, 05:08:25 by petergraham

CCGA Unit 161 Hamilton Beach Rescue celebrated its 50th Anniversary.

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TRAINING COMMITTEE

October 27, 2008, 06:45:36 by dompierre

As submitted by Jack Kruger. . . .


Ferg Reid and Jim Aitken

On 25 OCT at Stage West, Mississauga Jim AITKEN, DTC for Dist 7 (Thunder Bay) was appointed as Chair of the C&A Training Committee. He takes over from Ferg REID who has for the past two years performed an outstanding service to the CCGA in generating change in our training program. We are at the Implementation stage now which means that what Ferg has created will be put into practice by Jim and the Committee along with the Membership that have benefited from the courses related to this program.

Again thanks to Ferg and Jim you have our support.

Jack KRUGER, President

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MAJOR SAREX, KINGSTON ONTARIO

October 07, 2008, 02:38:09 by dompierre

CCGA Vessels Avalon and Wellington Rescue Participate in the Kingston MAJEX

As submitted by Kathleen Getty. . . .
October 4th, 2008 was a busy day for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels in the Bath Ontario area. Both the Avalon, and Wellington Rescue took part in a SAR Exercise off the shores of Bath that included resources from the Canadian Coast Guard, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Photos by Butch Dompierre

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PASSING OF OUR DEAR FRIEND JIM GRAM

September 24, 2008, 04:32:02 by dompierre

It is with sadness and regret CCGA C&A announces the passing of Auxiliarist Jim Gram



GRAM, Dr. James Paul -of Port Colborne died suddenly at the Port Colborne General Hospital on Tuesday September 23, 2008 at the age of 79 years. Dear brother of Harold (Shirley) Gram of Pembroke and Donald (Lisa) Gram of Port Colborne, brother-in-law of Lorene Gram of Port Colborne and Lenore Stratford of Welland John Southcott of St. Catharines. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by his parents William and Sadie Gram, his brothers George Gram and Allan Stratford and his sister Jeanne Southcott. Born in Wainfleet he has lived in this area most of his life. He was a retired professor from Brock University and an accomplished author. James had worked for CIDA for 3 years and PAPUA New Guinea for 1 year. His whole life was spent as a teacher training and writing courses for Brock University College of Education and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a member of Pocomar. He was a member of the First Lutheran Evangelical Church and served on the church council. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Long Beach Country Club. Dr. Gram's family will receive visitors at the PORT COLBORNE CHAPEL of the DAVIDSON FUNERAL HOMES 135 Clarence St. on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p. m. Funeral service will be held on Friday September 26, 2008 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church (Time to be announced). Burial will follow at Overholt Cemetery. If so desired, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Lutheran Evangelical Church. Online guest register and condolences.
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