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The Citizen, 1998-06-10, Page 2011111.1M.11,- Congratulations to our Millwright Roy - You made the Dean's Honour List at Conestoga College and now have your Interprovincial Maintenance Flash Millwright papers! Good Luck with your new job at Engel Canada Inc. Congratulations, we're proud of you. Love, Mom, Dad and family. Graduation Brent Howatt, son of Murray and Joan, graduated May 30, 1998 from Lakehead University, with a Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Finance & Marketing. Brent has accepted a marketing position with Cercor in Georgetown. Congratulations Brent! Love, Dad, Mom, Bryan & Rhonda. GRADUATION Dianne Elizabeth Kennaley (Hall) daughter of Jane Hall graduated June 5, 1998 from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo with a Master's degree in Social Work. She is now employed as a counsellor at Catholic Family Services office, Oshawa. Congratulations Dianne. Love Mom, Brendan, Sam and the family. •11:11 11•11k PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1998. Wingham, Listowel Cadet squadrons need officers Excellence Members of the Wingham Air Cadet 543 Squadron to receive awards at a recent inspection were, back row, from left: Sgt. Brian Sanders, special activities award; .F/Sgt. Patrick Nolan, flying scholarship for glider; Cpl. Chris Harper, sportsman award and WO1 Craig Empey, leadership and citizenship. Front: Cpl. Adam Potter, most proficient junior NCO; WO2 Jennifer Benninger, most proficient senior NCO; Sgt Devon MacDonald, most improved cadet and Cpl. Steven Empey, Esprit de COrpS.(Advance -Times photo) Excellence WO2 Jennifer Benninger, left, was presented the Cadet Medal of Excellence by Royal Canadian Legion Zone C Commander June Pyette. (Advance -Times photo) W. Wawanosh disposes of some surplus lands West Wawanosh council agreed, at the June 2 session, to dispose of some surplus lands. Parcel 1, Lot 128 and the north half of Lot 165, Plan 230 along with Parcel 2, Lot 164 and the south half of Lot 165 Plan 230 in Dungannon will be sold. In response to a request from ratepayers regarding a bylaw amendment for Part Lot 16, Conc. 7 Colborne Twp., council will advise Colborne Twp. of the con- cerns that the area is in close prox- imity to the floodplain and the Maitland River and that any increase in development in this area could affect the water quality of the river. Council heard a report from Art Clark of Maitland Engineer Ser- vices on the future of the town- ship's landfill site. The bylaw to regulate manure pits in the township was given third and final reading. Road and general accounts, in the amounts of $79,298.85 and $27,649.39, were approved for pay- ment. Simmer soup for IPM '99 One of the advance features for the 1999 International Plowing Match to be held at Dashwood is a soup competition taking place at the annual fairs throughout the county. The competition promotes the use of Huron County products and features individual creativity. Rules are available from local Agricultural Societies, either in the prize book or through the secretary of the Association. If you have access to the inter-net, tune in to the IPM '99 web page as well. Each fair will have a local winner which will then go to the "Best of Fair" competition in October, taking place in Exeter. The overall champion soup will become the "SOUP OF THE MATCH". It will be featured in plowing match menus and could be available as a promotional product as well. By Jim Brown Advance-Times Staff Although the Wingham 543 and Listowel 769 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons have a successful program, they face the possibility of disbanding due to a lack of officers. Regional Cadet Advisor Lt. Col William Smith told those in attendance at the annual inspection of the air cadet squadrons from Wingham and Listowel he was impressed both with the number of cadets in the squadrons and with parents' support. He adds belonging to cadets helps young people achieve their goals. However, he says a couple of squadrons in the area were facing the possibility of disbanding. "It's not due to the lack of cadets or to the lack of support, but it's due to the lack of officers," says Smith. Although the situation was resolved at the 'llth hour' when officers were found to volunteer their time for these squadrons, it does not mean the successful programs in Wingham and Listowel are totally secure. Capt. C. E. Mino is the only officer for the 543 squadron and Capt. D. Campbell is the sole officer for the 769 squadron. "Is Wingham about to lose its air cadet squadron?" Smith asks. "If Capt. Mino decides to retire, the 543 squadron is gone." Smith adds this also applies to the 769 squadron. But being a commanding officer of an air cadet squadron is not a simple or easy task. He says there is a long training process involved as well as the need to take on responsibility at the same time. There's more to the International Plowing Match (IPM) than plowing. When the event comes to Huron County from Sept. 21 - 25 in 1999, there will be music, bands, parades and lots of entertainment. The Bands and Parades Commit- tee for the IPM '99 is seeking all interested musical groups who would like to participate in the Because the position demands hard work, low pay does not make it appealing. But Smith adds being a commanding officer is rewarding due to the knowledge gained in working with young people. Because the ice remains in the Listowel Memorial Arena until July, inspection of the 543 and 769 Air Cadet Squadrons was combined on Wednesday at the Lockridge Memorial Arena in Wingham. Inspecting the cadets was Lt. Col Smith. He says a great effort went into the evening's inspection. "It was difficult to work together, as Listowel had to come in from out of town," he explains. The cadet advisor inspects the squadrons twice a year, before Christmas and towards the end of the season. Following the inspection, a number of awards were presented to 543 squadron cadets. Warrant Officer 2 Jennifer Benninger was presented the cadet medal of excellence by Royal Canadian Legion Zone 'C' commander June Pyette. Benninger was also the recipient of the most proficient senior NCO award. Cpl. Adam Potter received the most proficient junior NCO award. Sgt. Devon MacDonald received the most improved cadet award. Warrant Officer 1 Craig Empey received the leadership and citizenship award. Sgt. Brian Sanders was presented the special activities award and Cpl. Chris Harper received the sportsman award. . The Esprit de Corps award went to Cpl. Steven Empey. Flight Sgt. Patrick Nolan received a flying scholarship for a glider and a cheque. opening day parade on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999 and the closing parade on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at the Dashwood site. All interested groups may contact committee chairperson Paul Pentland at 519-529-3384 or e-mail at barbarag@hay.net Recycle,Recycle,Recycle,Pecycle, And do it over and over again. Strike up the band for IPM