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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-10-17, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013.Brussels Cadets seek members for new season THE EDITOR, Children/youth thrive when they succeed and that sense of accomplishment shows on their faces. The 2967 Brussels Army Cadets are able to provide that challenge, and the best part of it is that it’s free. It is the only youth group in Canada of its kind. Cadets are primarily between the ages of 12 and 15, but are actually able to stay in until their 19th birthday. The commanding officer or any staff member won’t turn anyone away who comes out to join this group. It is a free program for boys and girls, subsidized by the Canadian government and it is also the largest youth organization across Canada. What is Cadets all about? There are three aims that staff try to cover, which are citizenship, physical fitness and interest in the Canadian forces and Cadets are no way being recruited for the military. During a parade night (the weekly meeting night), which is held each Tuesday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Brussels Royal Canadian Legion, are where some of the things that are done to make things fun for Cadets. Three classes a night are held, broken down into star levels. A first- year cadet is a green star, a second- year cadet is a red star, a third-year cadet is a silver star, fourth-year cadet is gold star, then a Master Cadet. During these classes, Cadets may be doing basic foot drills, map and compass, GPS training, rifle training, learning the basic rank structure, orienteering, leadership, knots and lashings, how to teach a class, and the list goes on. There is a 15-minute canteen break to allow the Cadets to have some social time. Several topics the cadets learn through class time will help them in school. There is an abundance of fun and exciting activities that the cadets are able to try their hand at during weekend exercises where they would learn how to light stoves and lanterns, bush survival, how to set up a tent, how to build a hootchie, sleep in a tent, winter skills, etc. This Cadet unit will also have a weekend exercise at CFB Borden, at Camp Blackdown, during the spring where Cadets will be able to use a full rifle range to be able to earn their badges for their skills. They will also have the opportunity to Abseil (this is like repelling down a tower). We also practice their adventure skills by doing hikes around the camp. Cadets also partake in a physical fitness night once a month. On those nights they do physical training to prepare to achieve their fitness levels and badges as well as play organized sports. There are two parades that they participate in every year. The first being Remembrance Day and the second being the Annual Cadet Review, which is like their graduation. Parents, guests, relatives and detachment representatives attend this ceremony. Throughout the season, there are competitions cadets are able to attend and a few of them are orienteering, rifle zone shoot and drill competition. Cadets are prepped to be part of a team and what it means to be important in that group. A family-oriented cadet corps, there is zero per cent tolerance for bullying. Children can feel confident in that they will always be treated fairly and without harassment from others. Brussels Army Cadets have a full calendar year and there is an events calendar posted on our bulletin board in the Legion for anyone to see. Being a Cadet is challenging to each individual and we the staff strive to contend with aiding with motivating their personalities in order for them to become more confident with themselves and more independent, which brings fun. They also have the opportunity to go away for the summer to a camp, for either two weeks, three weeks or six weeks, depending on the course, and there are also exchanges for out of the country for the advanced cadets. Cadets will also be paid a training bonus for attending camp. Senior cadets have the opportunity to work as Staff Cadets earning approximately $3,000 or more for seven weeks of employment at the camp. Cadets also have the opportunity to earn their volunteer hours. Just a few of the ways they can do this is by helping out at dinners at the Royal Canadian Legion, community clean-ups, Remembrance Day, and distribution of poppies, tagging and many more. The Federal Government only covers the mandatory training which is allocated in a syllabus the officers must follow. If the Corps wishes to do extras, such as have more trainings days on the weekends, which may require a lunch, a bus for transportation or have a year-end trip, or need to buy equipment for the unit, then fundraising becomes a major factor. Brussels is a very small rural community with a population of approximately 1,000. Fundraising is difficult for the Cadets in this small location, but the Corps encourages anyone who wishes to make donations to help support the group. The 2967 Brussels Army Cadets will also be proud to assist anyone who requires assistance for their support. If you need more information on the Cadet program, please go to www.cadets.ca or you may contact me, the commanding officer at 519-357-6579. Captain Paul Dawson. 33. #1 soup noodle brand 34. Relating to a tube 39. Air Reserve base (abbr.) 42. Relating to Deism 44. More dried-up 46. Pear-shaped vowels 47. Creator of 23 across 49. Leavened rum cake 50. "Much __ About Nothing" 51. Two-sided discussion 56. 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Hide from police: on the ___ The Citizen Crossword Letter to the Editor Lucky numbers The Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary held its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bingo last week, which was well attended in Blyth Memorial Hall’s lower hall. Calling out the night’s numbers were Shelby Hakkers, left, and Elaine Fraser. (Vicky Bremner photo)