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100-Year Anniversary of Flight Celebrations At Vancouver’s Space Centre

In celebration of the invention of powered, controlledflight in 1903, Vancouver’s H.R. MacMillan SpaceCentre is planning a special program that will focus

on the progress of aviation from Kitty Hawk to theorbiting International Space Station. This 100 - YearAnniversary of Flight programming includes newshows in the Planetarium Theatre, GroundStationCanada Theatre and Virtual Voyages™ Simulator.

In the Planetarium Star Theatre, Flying into theFuture - 100 Years of Flight and Beyond premieres at11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on March 15. Throughouthistory, humans have looked up to the sky and won-dered how to explore its limitless reaches. This brandnew 40-minute multimedia presentation focuses onCanadian innovation and aviation technology, follow-ing the history of flight from early Greek legend to the

Wright Brothers and beyond. From KittyHawk to the International Space Station andthe possibility of astronauts exploring Mars,the future of flight holds no boundaries aswe continue to reach further and higher withthe science of advanced space travel.

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The Merchants at YVR celebrated the Feb. 1, 2003,start of the Chinese New Year-Year of the Ram(sheep, goat) – with the traditional Lion Dance per-

formance. Lion dances take place throughout the firstfew days of the Chinese New Year in order to bring goodluck to the households and businesses which they visit.

The Lion Dance is performed by two ‘dancers’ one atthe head and the other at the tail of the lion. The danceis accompanied by loud music played on a large drumaccompanied by a gong and cymbals to dispel evil andbring good luck – evil being afraid of loud noises.

The dramatic climax of the Lion Dance is the ChoiCheng or ‘Picking the Green.’ The green referring tovegetable leaves which are tied to a piece of string,which also has a red packetattached containing money.

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WestJet has announced that it is addingservice to three new destinations,including non-stop summer service

starting July 21 between Vancouver andMontreal with one-way fares starting at$265.

Other new destinations announcedinclude: St. John’s and Gander, NFLD.

Clive Beddoe, WestJet’s president andCEO said: “We are pleased to announce theaddition of three new cities to our network.Our service into Quebec and Newfoundlandmarks WestJet’s launch into our eighth andninth Canadian provinces, allowing us to con-nect Canadians from coast-to-coast withWestJet’s signature low fares and great ser-vice.”

Four flights a week between St. John’sand Moncton, NB, with connecting servicethrough Moncton to 16 additional WestJetdestinations will commence June 16, 2003and starting June 17, 2003 three flights aweek will be offered between Gander andMoncton.

Three non-stop Montreal-to-Hamiltonflights each business day will start July 17,2003, with twice-daily service on week-ends.

With these additional destinationsWestJet will have increased its service to 26Canadian cities in total.

“These announcements are signs of ourcontinued commitment to expand our low-

fare service to every major city in Canada,which demonstrates the underlying strength

of WestJet as we continue to expand whileothers shrink,” said Beddoe.

Challenging Careers in Emergency ResponseAirport Authority Takes Over Services

Vancouver International Airport Auth-ority is undertaking the transition ofairside emergency response services at

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) tobe incorporated within the AirportAuthority’s airport operations department.

The transition includes the recruitingand training of a highly skilled team ofEmergency Response Specialists (ERS).

Phase one of the recruiting process hasbeen completed with the AirportAuthority seeing more than 900 appli-cants by the application deadline ofFebruary 14.

As a critical component of the AirportAuthority’s airside safety management

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airside emergencies that pose an imme-diate threat to life or health.

• To maintain the personal ability to per-form ERS duties at or above the stan-dards established by Transport Canadaand the Airport Authority.

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Traditional dragon dance brings good luck for theNew Year.

YVR Merchants Usher in Year of the Ram

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The string is hung above the doorof a house or business and the lion‘eats’ both leaves and red packet.

At YVR, a head of lettuce andred envelope were hung aboveeach participating merchant’s out-let. The lion dancers grabbed thelettuce and envelope hangingabove each unit and threw piecesof lettuce, as a sign of good luckand prosperity for the upcomingyear, for employees to catch.

In the GroundStation CanadaTheatre, a new live presentationSpace: A Dangerous Place - Pilotedversus Unpiloted Spaceflight pre-mieres at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.on March 15. This 20-minute liveshow examines the differencebetween the ways space is explored,shifting the idea of exploration froma trip to the corner store, all the wayto Mars and the hazards involved inboth. Topics include an explanationof piloted versus unpiloted spaceflight and where and when each issent. Also included is an interestinglook ahead to the future challengesof space exploration and some of theexciting new forms of space craftand propulsion technology that

might allow us to eventually travelto the edge of our solar system.

The return of the popular VirtualVoyages™ Full Motion Simulatorride Wings also marks the 100-yearAnniversary of Flight celebrationsat the Space Centre. Soar to adven-ture with a variety of military air-craft from the legendary SopwithCamel to the modern day F-16Falcon. Wings will put you in thecockpits of history’s greatest flyingmachines, allowing you to experi-ence first-hand the thrill of aviationas you strap in as a test pilot to pushthe limits of each aircraft. Wingspremieres on March 15, at 10:15a.m.

“The invention of the airplanewas a fundamental turning pointin history. It redefined the waywe fought our wars; revolution-ized travel and commerce; fueledthe process of technologicalchange; and helped shape theworld in which the very survivalof a nation would depend on itsscientific and technical prowess.Flight is, and will continue to be,one of humankind’s most signifi-cant accomplishments.”

- U.S. Centennial Flight Commission

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• To perform pre-planning and fireprevention inspections of airsidefacilities, and to provide informa-tion about and participate in activi-ties designed to increase awarenessof the airside community regardingsafety and security issues.

• To maintain airside areas of the air-port in a safe condition through theremoval of hazards, debris, litterand snow, using heavy and lightequipment.

“It’s a demanding position, andwe’re looking for high calibre indi-viduals,” said Craig Richmond, VicePresident, Airport Operations. “They

must be motivated, enthusiastic, orga-nized and decisive, have a provenrecord of working effectively as partof a team and possess excellent com-munications skills.” He added thatmultiple skills from varied back-grounds will be required to build ahigh performance, diverse team ofemergency response specialists.

“We fully expect that some of thepositions will be filled from withinthe Airport Authority, with the restselected from outside applicants,”Richmond said.

Training of the new ERS team willbegin sometime in the spring, and the24-person team will begin operatingin 2004.

Marianna Mah and David Mah participated inthe 2003 Chinese New Year opening ceremonyat YVR by dotting the eye of the dragon-per-formed before the start of the dance to awakenthe spirit of the lion.

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The Airport Authority and many of our businesspartners here at YVR are proud supporters ofVancouver’s bid to host the 2010 Olympic andParalympic Winter Games. We’re excited about theprospects of welcoming the world to our province andthe enormous benefits that staging the OlympicGames will provide to all British Columbians.

The 2010 Games are an investment in our commu-nity and in our future. An independent economicimpact study completed recently estimated that theGames, together with an expanded convention centre,will generate incremental tax contributions totalling upto $2.6 billion. The study also estimated that econom-ic activity across all sectors in B.C. will increase bymore than $10 billion, generating some 244,000 newjobs.

The worldwide exposure that British Columbia willgain through staging the Games is equally staggering.The 2002 Salt Lake City Games attracted a worldwidetelevision audience of 3.5 billion. Staging the 2010Games will provide billions of dollars worth of globalmedia exposure for B.C. destinations and businesses,providing a massive boost for our tourism industry.

The Games will be a catalyst for infrastructure plan-ning and improvements that will benefit our communi-ties for years to come. New or upgraded sporting facil-ities will be used for training and future competitionsfollowing the Games. The athlete villages will provide

affordable housing units in both Vancouver andWhistler.

The impact goes beyond dollars and infrastructureimprovements. The opportunities and rewards ofbeing the Host City extend far beyond the realm ofsports and include arts, culture, tourism, business,education, technology, environmental science and somuch more.

The Games are also about dreams – the dreams ofathletes across this country who train relentlessly forthe opportunity to represent Canada on the worldstage. Their dedication and drive is an inspiration to usall. The Games are also about community spirit andpride. Vancouver has the people, the resources and theability to stage an event that can serve as the standardby which future Olympic Games are measured.

Next month Vancouver and Whistler will welcome adelegation from the International Olympic Committee.The visit is a critical component in the process of eval-uating Candidate Cities to stage the Games. They willsee, first-hand, what 2010 supporters already know –Vancouver has submitted a superior bid.

On February 22, the City of Vancouver is holding aplebiscite on its participation in the 2010 Games. Ifyou live in Vancouver, I urge you to vote yes in favourof the 2010 bid. Together, we can create a positivelegacy that will last for generations.

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Your Airport Community NewspaperFEBRUARY 2003 ISSUE • VOL. 10 • NO. 4

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2003 A Hundred Years of Flight

By Giovanni Bisignani

Aviation is celebrating its centenni-al year. We pay tribute to theWright Brothers who made the

first dream of flight come true and toall those who carried that vision for-ward, flying further and faster overthe last 100 years.

From its first brave beginnings totoday, the civil aviation industryremains dynamic and although someof the priorities have changed, thespirit and passion remain.

Some priorities are not new: safe-

ty, the need for efficient operations,adequate capacity to meet growthand, of course, customer satisfaction.Other priorities have gained promi-nence in recent years – security, warrisk insurance and environmentalconcerns – and will remain importantto us in the coming years.

Despite this difficult period in ourindustry’s history, we must look

ahead with confidence to thenext 100 years. The people

involved in aviation are ourgreatest asset. Their creativ-ity and willingness toinvest in new ideas willmove our industry forward.Whether we are flyingfaster than the speed of

sound, or moving 600 pas-sengers at once, or even vaca-

tioning on the moon, it is peoplethat will make it happen.Looking back, we salute the first

aviators whose tenacity brought us towhere we are today. Looking at today,we salute the dedicated individualsand industry partners working withdetermination to achieve a strongrecovery.

Looking forward, we salute ourfuture pioneers and the visions theywill turn into reality.

Giovanni Bisignani is the directorgeneral and CEO of IATA

(International Air TransportAssociation).

Orville Wright’s famous first airplane flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina,December 17, 1903.

Designed in close collaboration withmajor airlines, airport and airworthi-ness authorities, the A380, whichwill enter airline service in 2006,will seat 555 passengers in a typicalthree-class interior layout

Alaska Airlines has slashed its high-est fares by nearly 50 percent in avariety of markets as part of a test

to see if a simplified fare structurewill lure business travellers back tothe skies.

“We’re going to test the theory thatthe convoluted nature of airline pric-

ing is a major deterrent to flying,”said Gregg Saretsky, executive vicepresident of marketing and planning.“This will provide the best value toour customers and at the same timesimplify the fare structure.”

Starting this month, business faresthat require little or no advance pur-

chase or minimum stay have beenreduced by hundreds of dollars onroutes such as Vancouver, BC to SanFrancisco, Seattle-Boston, Anchor-age-Chicago, Seattle-Las Vegas,Portland-San Francisco andOntario-Seattle, Seattle-Miami.

First Class fares in those marketshave also been cut dramatically.

“A sluggish economy, coupledwith the aftershocks of 9/11, hasgiven rise to a troubling fact that hashelped put the airline industry on itsback: Many business travellers are nolonger flying and those who are flyingoften modify their itineraries in orderto qualify for the lowest possiblefare,” Saretsky said.

For instance, the lowest-pricedbusiness fare, which requires only athree-day advance purchase, has beenslashed from US$839 to US$499 fortravel between Seattle and Boston,and between Anchorage and Chicagoit is US$574, down from US$1,073.

On the West Coast the Vancouver-San Francisco fare dropped fromUS$306 to US$189.

Another idiosyncrasy of the tradi-tional airline fare structure is the exis-tence of as many as 15 or more differentfares between the same two cities. The

new structure reduces the number ofindividual coach fares to as few as six.

Fares do not include the airportpassenger-facility charges of up toUS$18 (amount depends on itiner-ary); Federal segment tax of US$3.00per segment and the September 11thSecurity Fee of US$2.50 per enplane-ment (up to US$10).).

Canadian fares do not includeCanadian airport improvement fees(varies by airport), Canadian Security

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All fares are subject to changewithout notice and other restrictionsmay apply.

Alaska Airlines was just named2003 Technology Leader of the Yearby Air Transport World magazine.

Alaska and its regional partner,Horizon Air, together serve more than80 cities in the Lower 48, Alaska,Canada and Mexico.

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Ottawa and improving service inVancouver and Timmins, Ont.

This growth will be made possiblewith the addition of a seventh BoeingSuper 80 jet to the airline’s fleet,extending service to an increasingnumber of Canadians.

A weekday Ottawa-Torontoschedule begins on March 3 withtwice-daily return flights, plus onereturn flight on Sundays. This pro-vides a flexible schedule for bothbusiness and leisure travelers.Connections from Toronto are avail-able to Vancouver, Winnipeg, NewYork, Timmins, Halifax andCharlottetown.

“Ottawa is the largest market inEastern Canada where Jetsgo is notyet flying,” said Michel Leblanc,president of Jetsgo. “This destina-tion will open up new routes andconnections across our network,while offering Jetsgo’s economicalservice to over one million peoplein the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Wewanted to be able to effectivelyservice a city of Ottawa’s sizebefore adding it to the Jetsgo fam-ily. With the addition of our sev-enth plane, we now have that capa-bility.”

Vancouver will also benefit fromthe addition of three weekly Torontoflights, starting March 2, whileTimmins is improving its weekdayschedule to Toronto, allowing forconnections to Ottawa, Montreal,New York and Vancouver.

Examples of Jetsgo fares fromOttawa include Toronto starting at$64, Winnipeg starting at $122,Vancouver starting at $196 and NewYork starting at $113. These fares arethe lowest available to Canadian con-sumers on these routes.

Jetsgo’s first-ever flight took offon June 12, 2002. Since that time, fivenew destinations and four additionalplanes have contributed to the air-line’s goal of being the leading dis-count carrier in Eastern Canada.

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One of the more unique events that took place recentlyat Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was themarriage of Scott Huntley of North Vancouver to

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Airport community relations manager, HeatherMcCarley-Tomlin secured permission for the couple toput up some decorations for the ceremony in the Arrivalsarea, the only restriction being on helium balloons.

“Though wehave had weddingsat the airportbefore, I alwaysfind it excitingwhen a couplechooses to cele-brate such a special day here,” said McCarley-Tomlin.“We wish Caryn and Scott the best of luck in their newlife together.”

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Local Emergency RespondersReceive Bravery Awards

(Left to right) Jeff Watts, Doug Gambicourt, and Clarke McGuire.

Three of the agency coordinatorsinvolved in the YVR’s “OperationLowTide” crash exercise last

September have received the RCMPCommissioner’s Commendations forBravery.

B.C. Ambulance veterans, ClarkeMcGuire and Jeff Watts, were com-mended for their courage, profession-alism and quick-thinking to assist theRCMP to disarm and administer firstaid to a suicidal, knife wielding indi-

vidual. Both of the RichmondAdvanced Life Support paramedicshave been active with YVR mockcrash scenarios and tabletop exercisesfor many years.

S/St. Doug Gambicourt, whoheads the RCMP Dive Team, wasawarded for his courage, profession-alism and compassion shown in hisrepeated search and rescue attemptsto evacuate the occupants of a burningbuilding.

Ledcor Industries recently receivedthree awards at the VancouverRegional Construction Association

Awards of Excellence ceremony. The Safety Award for 200,000+

man-hours in the General Contractorcategory was presented to Jim Billey,safety manager. Ledcor was the onlycompany to receive the award this year.

Contractor of the Year Award wentto Ledcor vice president, PeterHrdlitschksa, and project manager RoyVan Beest received the Award of Meritin the category of Best Project over$10M, for the Level 3 DomesticTerminal Building upgrade ofVancouver International Airport(YVR).

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The projectwas completed in 2002.

Ledcor Wins Award for Airport Project

Peter Hrdlitschksa,vice presidentLedcor Industries,won the 2002Contractor of theYear Award for workon Level 3 DomesticTerminal Buildingupgrade at YVR.

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The Eskimo that has adorned thetail of all Alaska Airlines aircraftsince the early 1970s is taking a well-deserved vacation – at least on oneaircraft that is.

Instead, the faces of Disney’s mostrecognized theme park characters –Mickey and Minnie Mouse, DonaldDuck and Goofy – have taken to theskies on a newly-painted AlaskaAirlines Boeing 737-400 named the“Spirit of Disneyland.” This is thefirst time a major U.S. airline hasworked with Walt Disney Parks &Resorts to paint an aircraft withDisney theme park characters.

“It’s been more than a quarter of acentury since a face other than ourtrademark Eskimo has graced our air-craft,” said Bill Ayer, Alaska Airlines’president and CEO, referring to the

period when the images on Alaska’saircraft not only included an Eskimo,but also a Sourdough, Russian spiresand a Native totem. “And come tothink of it, it’s the first time four faceshave appeared on one of our aircraftat the same time.”

The exterior of the “Spirit ofD i s n e y l a n d ”aircraft ispainted brightblue with thecharacters’ images andthe words “We’re goingto Disneyland!” The interior of theplane has fun graphics and printedmessages from Disney charactersinside the overhead bins, and a com-memorative plaque at the forwarddoor. This Disney-themed jet will flythroughout most of Alaska Airlines’

route system, including flights to andfrom Southern California airports.

“The Disneyland Resort andAlaska Airlines have enjoyed a suc-cessful partnership for many yearsand we’re delighted to see this contin-ue in such an exciting way,”said Cynthia Harriss,president of the

Disneyland Resort. “This is an amaz-ing first for our company. We’re hon-ored to work with Alaska Airlines onthis flying ambassador of happiness.”

The plane, which holds 138 pas-

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy Take To The Skies

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Although it’s the investing equiva-lent of swimming upstream,putting your money into the least

popular market sectors is likely to get

you further ahead than by followingthe crowd. Last year was a terribleperiod for equity investors, and thecurrent Iraq situation is making many

people nervous. But before you put allof your RSP into bonds and money-market funds, consider the following.

Research suggests that people who

invest in the least popular sectors ofthe market tend to do better than thosewho follow the crowd. Time aftertime, highly emotional investors paytoo much for the exciting “flavor orthe month” stocks and industries, andignore the “down-in-the-dumps”dogs, not leaving enough room forunexpected gains.

This “ugly duckling” theory issupported by a recent study byMorningstar, Inc., which found thatinvesting in the three unpopular fundcategories from a given year andholding on for three years has been aprofitable strategy for investors whohave the courage to swim against thetide. This strategy has beaten the aver-age equity fund over the followingthree years 70 per cent of the time.

Another recent study by MelvynTeo and Sung-Jun Woo of Harvard,reaches a similar conclusion: past per-formance of mutual fund investingstyles are inversely related to futurestock performance. The portfolio inthe style category with the worst per-formance over the previous two yearsbeat the S&P 500 index in the follow-ing year, whereas the portfolio in thebest performing category under-per-formed.

Although the unpopular categoriesvary widely each year, this bottom-feeding process does seem to pay offmore often than not. There are, how-

ever, a few words of caution to heed.• Buy one fund from each of the

unpopular groups. Clearly not everydowntrodden category will rally dur-ing the next year, so a small stake ineach group will make a difference.

• Limit the investment: To executethis strategy, investors must oftenpick funds in highly volatile sectors.Thus, we would suggest limitingthis approach to a maximum of fiveper cent of your portfolio.

• Pay attention to fundamentals.Investors who applied this strategyin 2001, and bought technology andtelecom funds are seeing huge loss-es, offset only partially by thePacific Rim area. A careful look atthe price earnings ratios/ price-to-book ratios would have told you thatduring 2001, large technology andtelecom companies were still over-priced—a carryover from the grossover-valuation of 1999-2000.

• For 2003. Avoid gold funds, energyfunds, bond funds, and incometrusts. Consider investing in broadlybased International funds, US Valuefunds, corporate bond funds andCanadian Equity funds. The veryaggressive investor might considertech/telecom funds.

Peter Kutney is a Financial Plannerwith Equinox Financial Group in

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March 22, 200317:30 hrs

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Air Fair 2003 will inspire and motivate aspiring pilots in British Columbia. Byconferring one on one with Flight Operations and Training Managers, aspiring pilotswill gain invaluable insights and information. This will enable attendees to formulate agame plan with realistic goals to advance their career.The evening will begin with a networking session where participants may interact withflight departments’ representatives from participating airlines. Flight departments arebeing represented by operations managers, chief pilots and training managers.The evening will progress to enjoying the inspiring words from the following guestspeakers.

PAT KENNEDY Operations Manager, Pacific Flying Club. The State of aviation inCanada and how it affects you, the pilot.

JOHN MONTGOMERY President, Professional-IFR. The importance of attaining yourlicenses and a game plan.

TOM ZEISER President, Pegasus Presentations, Professional Speaker. Being the bestthat you can be and enjoying the moment.

Three Air Canada “Heavy” captains will conduct a spirited discussion that willencompass their humble beginnings as flight instructors fumbling along, theindustry’s pitfalls, opportunities, and wisdom that has come from decades ofexperience.

Become informed, ignited and inspired.

Purchase tickets at the following outlets:Pro-IFR, Aviation World, or by calling 604-274-3153

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Actions by quick-thinking airportemployees have resulted in thearrests of two vandals and a bag-

gage thief.Jai Porter, a former Airport

Authority employee, was walkingthrough the parkade in Januarywhen he saw two people kicking

and vandalizing cars. He contactedthe RCMP immediately, keepingthe two under surveillance untilthe police arrived. Both werearrested.

Bhupinder Jaswal, an employee ofSBM Services Ltd., witnessed a manattempting to steal a laptop computer

from a baggage cart in theInternational arrivals area. The RCMPwas contacted, and police recoveredthe computer and arrested the man.

In December, two other SBMemployees, Paramjit Uppal andKulwant Sandhu (who has since leftthe company), witnessed two appar-ently lost passengers setting off anemergency exit door alarm to gain

illegal entry to a restricted area. Theystopped the passengers and held themuntil security arrived.

Vancouver International AirportAuthority began a program two yearsago of recognizing those who takethat extra step and act on securityconcerns they see around them. All ofthese individuals received commen-dations.

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AOC Honours Former Airport Employees

Last month, the YVR Airline Operators Committee (AOC) honoured threemembers of the airport community who were transferred from YVR to newduties in other locations. Presentations to the three honourees were made at

the Richmond Inn by the AOC, Canada Customs and CARA.

Photo: left to right – Francis Parkinson, now general manager of Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, for-merly overseeing the startup of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel; Remo Ditomaso, CathayPacific Airlines, chair of the AOC; Roy Gammon, of American Airlines, transferred to Oakland, CAfrom YVR; Steve Gilbert, officer-in-charge, US Customs Service, transferred to Portland, OR; DeanMcCunn, of Air Transat, vice-chair of the AOC; and Andrew Fiddis, CARA Flight kitchen, secretaryof the AOC.

Congratulations to Rebecca Limfrom Richmond, who was thelucky winner of airfare for two to

any Air Canada destination in NorthAmerica, compliments of the airline.Lim’s name was automaticallyentered in a draw when she voted onher favourite Christmas tree by dona-tion.

Thirty elementary school classesdecorated Christmas trees at the air-port to raise funds for the CKNWOrphans’ Fund. The trees were hungon the columns lining theInternational Terminal for the entiremonth of December. The votingresults were as follows:1st-Brighouse Elementary, Richmond2nd-Hastings Elementary, Vancouver

3rd-Garibaldi Annex, Vancouver4th-Strathcona Elementary,Vancouver5th-Pebble Hill Elementary,Tsawwassen.

More than $10,000 was raised forthe CKNW Orphans’ Fund.

Bill Devlin (right), Air Canada andRebecca Lim, grand prize winner ofthe Children’s Christmas TreeDecorating Contest.

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“When you take into account thenature of their work and heavy equip-ment involved, it is quite a consider-able safety achievement,” said ArnieJassman, superintendent, AirfieldOperations. “Not many airports canboast about a record like this.”

The 19-person team is responsiblefor round-the-clock maintenance ofthe airport’s runways, taxiways,aprons, fields, dykes and drainagesystems.

“This is an excellent measure of thesuccess of our training and safety aware-ness program,” Jassman added.

Washington State is luringCanadians across the border byproviding attractive rates until

May, 2003. Visiting Canadians willfind at par programs, discount pack-ages and two-for-one offers foraccommodation, transportation andshopping from Bellingham to Seattle.

“We would like to reassureCanadians that they are welcome inWashington and that we are findingways to help them stretch theirCanadian dollar,” said CarrieWilkinson Tuma, media and tradeprogram manager.

Here are some of the discountsbeing offered:

Bellingham’s Best Buys, aBellingham/Whatcom CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau pro-gram: Canadians receive up to 50 per

cent off regular lodging rates, in effectuntil April 30, 2003. Call (888) 261-7795 or reserve on-line atwww.bellingham.org.

Seattle Super Save Package, aSeattle Convention & Visitors Bureauprogram. Offering up to 50 per centoff regular room rates at more than 40,downtown Seattle hotels, in effectuntil March 31, 2003. Rates rangefrom US$59-$189 per room. Call(206) 461-5882 or book on-line atwww.seattlesupersaver.com.

Rooms At Par, a SnohomishCounty program. Offered in 12 differ-ent hotels when guests pay for theirroom by credit card-kids stay free.Includes free parking and free localshuttle to area shopping centres andrestaurants. In effect until May 31,2003. Snohomish County, 20 km

north of Seattle includes Arlington,Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood,Marysville and Snohomish.

Amtrak provides a free compan-ion fare (buy one ticket and a com-panion rides free) on any AmtrakCascades route between Vancouverand Eugene, OR during the sametime period for Rooms At Par par-ticipants. Call (888) 557-2889 forhotel reservations, www.RoomsatPar.com. For train sched-ules call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit

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& Resorts program. At par rates forCanadians until March 31, 2003.Hotels include Resort Semiahmoo,Blaine; The Willows Lodge,Woodinville; Woodmark Hotel,Kirkland/Seattle; and Sorrento Hotel,the newly renovated downtownSeattle hotel. Rates start fromUS$129.

Other At Par Facilities: CamanoIsland Waterfront Inn, Puget Sound,

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Pacific Plaza Hotel in downtownSeattle, at par rates from US$69 untilApril 30, 2003.

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• The Museum of Modern Art (Museode Arte Moderno), located inChapultepec Park in Mexico City.

• Diego Rivera Studio Museum,located at Diego Rivera 2 in SanAngel.

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For reservations call Alaska’s toll-free reservations line at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522).

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