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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1992-10-07, Page 9i South Huron District High School Discount Card Now available Featuring Discounts from lo- cal businesses Card only $10.00 Available from students or call the school at 235.0880 You will definitely save much more than the price of the card plus you will support Panther Athletic and Academic Activities J CC)MM 1 IN1TY • Times -Advocate, October 7, 1992 PaQe 9 Pfaff receives Canadian Decoration Change in command parade for cadet corps By Ray Lewis T -A Staff HURON PARK - 1t was a very special Thursday evening indeed for members of 2923 Huron Greg Pfaff received special recognition Thursday night as he was honoured with the Canadian Decoration for 12 years of service to 2923 Huron M'ddlesex Cadet Corps. Harvey Pfaff, Greg's father, was invited to bestow the honour upon Greg, and is shown here pinning his medallion. Middlesex Cadet Corps as they not only witnessed a change in command, but also took time to honour one of their own at the Hu- ron Park Rec Centre. Commanding Officer Captain Rick Helm stepped down after his three-year tenure, having officially served from October 27, 1989 until October 1, 1992. The incoming Commanding Offi- cer is Allan Cottel, who served as a cadet from November 10, 1983 un- til January 31, 1988. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces Re- serve on February 41, 1988. According to Standards Officer and Captain Greg Pfaff, the com- manding officer is ideally someone who has worked at all three major positions within the corps. "They should have been the train- ing officer, the administrative offi- cer and the 'supply officer'," said Pfaff. "And they should have a working knowledge of the corps." In addition, the new commanding officer must graduate from a cap- tain qualification course. They don't have to hold the rank of cap- tain as of yet, but they must pass the course. For 2923, this was their sixth change of command parade since the inception of the area cadet corps 18 years ago. Commanding officer appointment is normally made every three years in which time the present commanding offi- cer has his or her successor trained. The reviewing officer for the pa- rade was Captain Reg Thompson, Officer Commanding the Regional Cadet Detachment for the Western Ontario Area. Following the parade, Captain Thompson made distinct note of the dedication and achievements of Pfaff, awarding him his Canadian Decoration. The Canadian Decora- tion is a special honour, bestowed upon a member who through re- serve or regular forces has provided 12 years of service. The actual medal was presented .;ThelOtirottAillddloagx Cadet Corps witnessed a changing:of: the guard Thursday evening,<as !' Commandhng:Cfflcer <:CaptainRichard -Helm was replacedabynew Commanding:Officer Lleutenant A ilan. Cottel. Shown signing>t+1e . official.: documents : are: Helm (left); <Captain Reg Thompson, :Officer <<Commanding Regional Cadet:Detachment for the Western Ontario Area Cotte! 5,affa by Roberta Templeman STAFFA - An enthusiastic group of ladies met in the township hall on Wednesday evening for the demonstration night of the Staffa Women's institute. Demonstrators for the evening were Frieda Kerslake, Kay Smile and Roberta Templeman. Smale demonstrated the new fab- ric covering on swans etc. called Podget and also had a nut tree dis- playcd. Kerslake demonstrated making gift bags from wallpaper, long johns from socks, decorative bun- nies and hearts and bathinr. ueau ties in dishcloth bikinis. Templeman demonstrated. boxes made from cards, popcorn angels and had instructions available for puff bunnies and teddy bears. The president Joyce Miller pre- sided for the evening opening with the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect, with Margaret Kemp ac- companying on the piano. Miller read a poem Country Custom and welcomed members and visitors. Sixteen answered the roll call by naming who your neighbours were when you moved to your home. Business minutes and correspon- dence was read by Lillian Douglas and the treasurer's report was given by Verlc Mahon. Miller reported on the recent Perth South executive meeting and members were remind- ed of upcoming events: Perth County Rally hosted by Perth South on October 8 at Kirk - ton Community Centre, Miller and Templeman to help in the kitchen; London Area Convention on Oc- tober 14, Grace Kerslake to be Staf- fa's delegate and Smale provided the item for the sale table; Perth South District executive banquet hosted by St. Pauls Worn - en's Institute. Kay and Joyce to go on November 9. Templeman gave several house- hold hints. Marjorie Drake and Doris Miller were in charge of the silent auction of crafts, vegetables and baked goods which rained ova $64. A social hour followed, with lunch provided and served by Vale Whoa trod lAlliro Dopglas. Aallone-itttsasste4 in making any of the crafts showed at the Septem- ber meeting, is invited to attend a craft day at -Staffa hall on Monday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Potluck lunch at noon. Reg and Ina Finlayson have sold their home in Staffa and arc now residing in Seaforth. The new own- ers Doug Wareing and family arc now residing in Staffa. Congratulations to Orpha Norris who celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday. Social evening for Lucan's Parkview Place LUCAN - The residents of Lu - can Lions Parkview Plate have had a busy month of September at the usual monthly social evening. Roy Zinn, Dorothy Bullock and Geo Melanson entertained with a musical evening of toe tapping music and old songs. The foot clinic is on the second Wednesday of every month. This service is for the surrounding com- munity. The Knights of Columbus are going to be starting their eu- chre evening in October. Last Saturday the ladies held a successful bazaar in the common room. Many hours over the past year were spent in the craft room on crafts, knitting and sewing. There was also tables of a good va- riety of baking. Last Wednesday a busload of seniors enjoyed a tour of colors to Beaver Valley, Morford, CoWng- wood and Midland. We had an in- structive tour for the St. Marie In- dian village in Midland and many pictures were taken. Of special in- terest was the bellows used in the blacksmith shop which had been donated from a blackmnith shop in Lucan. They haven't found out how old they were but it must have been mound 1850. Residents wish to ranted a speedy recovery to Joe Shytme who is in hospital in London. Also, the welcome home Jerry Zinn and Margaret Citidler who had surgery daring the summer. to Pfaff by his father Harvey, one of the original founders of the Hu- ron Middlesex Cadet Corps, April 1, 1974. Pfaff, a cadet from February 25, 1974 until August 22, 1979 retired as a cadet major. During this time he achieved exceptional status in many facets of cadet life, and one of the highlights included earning his wings in the cadet parachuting course, probably the most elite of cadet courses offered. Pfaff enrolled in forces reserve October 9, 1980, and was appoint- ed Commanding Cif -leer of 2923 June 10,1982 serving until October 26, 1989. 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