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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-05-25, Page 21CQMMIJNJTY Times -Advocate, May 25, 1994 Page 21 June 4 ceremony Huron Park cadets celebrate 20 year anniversary with annual inspection By Catherine O'Brien T -A staff HURON PARK - While many people enjoy spending Thursday nights watching television, there is a group of about 50 young people that can be found at the Huron Park Recreation Centre learning about citizenship, physical fitness and the Canadian Forces. These young people are part of the Huron Middlesex Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Since the Huron Park branch formed on April 1, 1974, hundreds of young people have looked to cadets to make friends, challenge themselves and learn the importance of discipline. "It gives young people something to do at night rather than just sitting around," said commanding officer Allan Cottel. "It's a lot of training, but it's also fun," he said. The Huron Park branch was formed by Harvey Pfaff of Exeter and Sid Daily of Lucan who, along with executive committee members from the Exeter and Lucan legions, put the wheels in motion to set up the unit. Over the years seven commanding officers have served at the Huron Branch. The first commanding officer was Jesse Reed, followed by Bill Lewis, Don Lee, Janice Morris, Greg Pfaff, Richard Helm and now Allan Cottel. Pfaff, who has been active in the movement since it was established, is presently working on a brief history book about the local unit. The book should be published by the end of the month. Although some people are not aware a local cadet organization exists, the Huron Branch is highly regarded among other units in southwestern Ontario. Huron Park cadets have received a number of honours including winning the Strathcona Shield for best cadet corps in the Western Ontario Region for three consecutive years. To receive this honour, the Huron Park branch had to compete against 24 other units. They were marked on everything from parade technique, drills, uniforms, and discipline to administrative duties. At present there are some 50 cadets part of the Huron Park unit and they come from all parts of south Huron including Exeter, Dashwood, Hensall, Zurich and Lucan. "In a nutshell it's a type of youth organization for young people 12 to 18 years old," Cottel said. The cadets learn everything from marching, marksmanship, field sur- vival, physical fitness to public speaking and history. "Being part of cadets gives young people a bit of insight into what Ca- nadian Forces is all about," Cottel said. It also allows them to spend time out side of Huron County when they go on weekend trips to practice survival techniques, rock climbing and some water activities. "By the end of the weekend they feel like they have accomplished some- thing," Cottel said. "It's a real confidence boost for them." Right now the Huron Park cadets are busy practising for their annual drill inspection which will he part of the 20th anniversary celebration on June 4. This will he the first year hag pipe players are used during the cadet's pa- rade. As well, Cottel said tickets are being sold for a special dinner. "They are really preparing for this," Cottel said of the cadets. Above, Cpl. Larry Smith of the Huron Middlesex Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corp. practis- es drill procedures last Thursday. The Huron Park cadets are preparing for their 20th anniversary cel- ebration to be held June 4. At right, Cap- tain Allan Cottel, com- manding officer of the Huron Park Cadets prepares for the cadets 20th anniver- sary celebrations with Lieutenant Kim Conlan, training officer. This year will be the first time bagpipes are used at an annu- al inspection. At left Cpl. Jason Mawdsley demonstrates while Wt. 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