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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-02-11, Page 3Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 3 Local resident retiring after 23 years in Na Master Seaman Robert Chadwick, right, receives his Peacekeeper's medal from his commanding officer in the summer of 1999 at Pearl Harbour.After 23 years in the Canadian Navy, Chadwick is retiring to Exeter in the spring. (photo/submitted) By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — After four trips around the world and eight NATO trips with the Canadian Navy, Master Seaman Robert Chadwick is ready to retire to Exeter. Chadwick supervises the stewards who perform the hospitality duties such as cooking, waiting tables and bartending. He's held all the hospitality jobs including bar and ward- room manager. A self -described "mili- tary person" all his life, Chadwick started out with the cadets and militia, then joined the armed forces, where he's been for the last 23 years. He said he chose to go into the stewardship trade because of the potential for jobs after his career in the military. Chadwick retires in April and he says he'll see what jobs are available and head back to school. Born in Germany, Chadwick moved to the area as a youngster and has family in Exeter and Huron Park, including his mom, his brother and sis- ter and his fiance. Chadwick is stationed on HMCS Calgary and reports to his ship in Victoria, B.C., towards the end of the month. Chadwick says he'll miss the service and recommends it to anyone who is interested. "It's a great job," he says, adding he will keep in touch with some of the people he has worked with over the last 23 years. Chadwick is usually only able to get home to Exeter a couple of times a year and, while he misses his family, he's too busy to think about it. If he's not working as a steward, there's work at sea or training to do. As steward, Chadwick has served former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as well as former Gov. Gen. Jeanne Sauve and Prince Andrew. Chadwick said he never got nervous on such occasions, you simply treat the digni- taries with dignity and respect. "They're great people to work with," he says. He has received the Peacekeeper's medal, the Queen's Jubilee Gold Medal and, for his last trip to the Persian Gulf, Chadwick received the Southwestern Asia Service Medal. Chadwick's last trip to the Persian Gulf was an eight month trip from last June to December. The trip takes four to six weeks each way and the Calgary performed several duties including escorting other ships to ensure their safety. Of all the places he's been to around the world, Chadwick says the Asian nations such as Japan, China and Thailand were his favourite because the people are so nice. Chadwick said he didn't dislike any of the places he's visited during his time in the service, although he admits he's not so crazy about some of the food he has had to eat. Chadwick looks on his years in the military with fondness. "I loved it. It's amazing what you can see and learn." Lambton County considers smoke-free bylaw after public consultations WYOMING — Lambton County is one step closer to county council Feb. 4. The recommendation states a • Written submissions: of 100 submissions, 62 per cent becoming a 100 per cent smoke-free community. special meeting of county council will be held April 7 to were in favour, 17 per cent were in favour with exemp- Lambton County's infrastructure and vote on the proposed bylaw. tions and 21 per cent were against the bylaw. development/social and health services committee Public consultations, conducted between August and • Telephone survey: of the 720 residents called in an approved a staff report last month that recommends September 2003 by the community health services independent telephone survey, 49 per cent were sup - banning smoking in all enclosed public places and work department (CHSD) found the majority of Lambton resi- portive, 26 per cent were somewhat supportive and 21 places in Lambton County. 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