Baldy Hughes, BC

16 – 17 Jan 69

SSOPS Administration Inspection carried out by Captain D Vincent.

Official Opening of the Curling Rink. Lt. Colonel Ackert, CO, made an opening speech and cut the ribbon. He then threw the first rock which was swept by Major Madsen, CGEO.

ADC Supply Inspection carried out by Captain J Bastien and Sgt. C. Smith. They reported that the Supply Section was very well organized, well run, and provided very good support to user sections.

Establishment of an Accounting Post Office authorized by Headquarters.

Woodward Stores Ltd. Of Prince George held a "family outing" on the unit. They made use of the ski tow, skating rink, curling ice and curling club lounge.

The interior of Club 54 was renovated as follows:

5 May 69

Shelter Commander’s and Assistant’s Course.

CBC Concert Party – well received and enjoyed by all.

Armed Forces Day.

Staff Visit Food Services carried out by WO K Olson.

Handover parade. Lt. Colonel D Ackert changed command to Major C Madsen.

Staff visit CWO M Koroluk, ADTech – purpose of career management concerning ADTechs.

Lt. Colonel JF Edwards took over command of CFS Baldy Hughes from Major C Madsen. ADC Inspection Armament facilities by Sgt. T Hawkins.

Personnel from Department of Supply and Services will visit the base intermittently to 31 Mar 70 to service communications and terminal equipment.

An addition was built on to Building No. 2, Combined Mess, for the purpose of providing a "Combined Games Room" for Officers and Senior NCO’s. The room was designed to accommodate a full sized snooker table, tennis table, darts, shuffleboard, with sufficient room for a card table. The design allows access from either mess and can be set up for combined or individual use. Total cost allowed was $12,000 comprised of $5,000 grant from Canex, $6,000 volunteer labour and $1,000 CE Established Labour.

CHQ Supply Pride Analysis Two areas: Transport Supply Group and Repairable and Disposable Group considered efficiently operated. Other areas considered effectively managed.

Visit by Brigadier General CH Mussells, DGPSP, to discuss plans and problem areas in field of personnel support program.

Commander’s Inspection – Colonel Diggle.

Modification of the existing floor plan in Barrack Block No. 4 to permit accommodation of four TMQ’s. Remove 134 lineal feet of interior wall; install two each 17’ 0" supporting beams and two each 23’ 6" supporting beams across the living room areas; install 80 lineal feet of new wall; install new entrance way, kitchen cupboards, bath and closets. Total cost - $8,000.

United Appeal Campaign headed by Captain Tretick. $104.25 collected out of 37 places canvassed.

Lt. Colonel Edwards, CO, took the salute in the Royal Canadian Legion Parade on Remembrance Day.

Comm Sec Inspection from Edmonton carried out by Lt. RC Abbott and MWO ER Wood.

The outdoor skating rink was moved to a new site on the south-east side of the existing Trailer Park. CAF equipment was used to level a sub-base, materials were purchased to construct perimeter boards which were installed and painted with volunteer labour.

Briefing by Cpl. B Nicholson, RCMP, on the new laws affecting drivers in BC.

Foreman of Works position in CE filled. This position was vacant for the entire year, being filled on a temporary basis only. Mr. F Kamprath was transferred in from CFS Armstrong to fill the position on a permanent basis.

Construction of a standard stage II addition to the present Guard House which included removal of the space heating system, excavation and construction of floor and foundation, construction of frame work, completion of interior and exterior, laying hot process roof, installation of new electrical heaters and new fluorescent lighting, and painting of interior and exterior of building. Total cost was $8,800.