The Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-06-07, Page 30Pa 12,B
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ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS
543 SQUADRON, W1NGHAM
Air Cade*
NEWS
by Rudy Hooftman
On Sunday, May 29, a group of 30
air cadets, made up of members of
the Wingham and Listowel
squadrons, went by bus to the
Crystal Beach International
Invitational Cadet Parade near Fort
Erie. The cadets participated in a
giant march -past of approximately
1200 young people.
All the Canadian cadet branches
were represented. The air cadets
marched with their peers of the land
and naval units, as well as with .the
representatives of the various cadet
organizations from the United
States.
After the parade the cadets
enjoyed the many free rides of the
nearby Crystal Beach amusement
park. For many, this part was the
highlight of the trip. The cadets had
a great time as they made new
friends while riding on the ferris
wheel, roller coaster, bumper cars,
etc., or by simply strolling along the
grounds.
The cadets were under the
command of Capt. Earl Mino. Ron
Zimmer of Branch 180 of the Royal
Canadian Legion in Wingham
volunteered his time to drive the
bus.
Debbie Campbell was sworn in as
an officer cadet at the Armouries
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recently. Cdt. Campbell is a former
543 Squadron member and has
joined the staff of her alma mater.
The officers and cadets welcome her
to the organization.
Last Wednesday the cadets
enjoyed an evening of roller skating
at the Lockridge Memorial Arena.
The relaxed atmosphere of this
event contrasted sharply with the
hectic pace of the annual inspection
held in the same building only a
week before. The cadets had.a lot of
fun. The officer in charge for this
night was Capt. Mac Anderson.
Also last Wednesday, the
members of the NCO (non-
commissioned officer) staff who will
be attending camps this summer
were ."kitted". This is the 4
opportunity where cadets exchange
clothing, boots, etc., for larger or
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smaller sizes, replace worn-out
items or receive additionally -needed
articles. The junior ranks will be
kitted for their camps at the next
parade.
There will be a regular parade in
the Armouries on Wednesday, June
8, at 1900 hours. This, parade is the
final official meeting of the, cadets
for this current cadet year. Cadets
are reminded to turn in all auxiliary
equipment, lanyards, ceremonial
belts, etc., at that time. The
squadron Will meet again at a date to
be announced in September.
TOGETHER IS BETTER -- Friends Leya DeBruyn and Beth Ward
found that using one rope is even better than two at a jump -rope
event last week at the Wingham Public School.
MARY LISLE was sixth in the long jump at the recent Appleton -
Parrott Cup meet held in Toronto. Mary, a member of the Wingham
Optimist Track and field Club, Jumped 3.55m, a personal best.
(Gary Lisle Photo)
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LLOYD 'CASEY' CASEMORE of Wingham recently returned from his fourteenth. European visit since
-1980. While in Keukenhof, The Netherlands, he attended its workl-famous spring flower show.
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Wingha m 's Lloyd "Casey"
Casemore has just returned from his
14th European trip since 1980 and
report.s_many .chang— some good,
others not so good.
On April 26, he visited the world-
famous spring flower show at
Kekumhof, The Netherlands. The
queen's birthday was celebrated
April 30 in the midst of strikes by the
Irish Republican Army in the town
of Roermond, about '50 kilometres
from where Mr. Casemore was
staying.
He attended the annual regional
meeting of the "Canadian
Liberation Children" at Groesbeek
on May 1. Mr. Casemore spoke
briefly about his war service.
Liberation Day was celebrated in
Holland on May 4 and he attended a
national commemoration at -the
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
where over 2,400 Canadians are
buried. Mr. Casemore presented a
wreath in memory of Perth
Regiment comrades who are buried
there.
Also in attendance were 200
veterans and their wives from the
Lake Superior Regiment. Mr.
Casemore reports the com-
memoration was held in the evening
and there was a large crowd of
Dutch people.'
On May 23 he visited the gigantic
Cologne Cathedral where the corner
stone was laid onAfik. 15,-1248. This
massive Gothic structure was
bombed during the war and it is still
under repair. It is truly magnificent,
says Mr. Casemore, both inside and
out.
On May 26 he visited the Delta
Project. The Dutch have been
building dykes and reclaiming land
from the sea for hundreds of years.
On the night -of Feb. 1, 1953, the
North Sea struck during a storm and
a tide of immense force broke dykes,
engulfing a large area in southwest
Holland. Almost 10 per cent of the
country was affected and nearly
2,000 people lost their lives.
In 19.61 plans. Were made to
prevent this from happening again.
The project became known as the
Delta Project and the first inlet was
sealed in 1967. Last fall, the project
was CoMpletedattd. *eh stage had
contained congtuatfon operations
never befoie attempted in history.
Mr. Casemore says the ac-
complishment is almost un-
believable to behold.
There are very large farms in the
area and Mr. Caotmore and his
hosts visited one farmwhich h
been in the smile farnily since 1625.
VISIT SWEDEN
While in: tufo&
travelled 8,000 kilometres on
Eurail pass and ohe of the countries
he visited wasIlky,eden•
This comfortable nation of Volv
drivers has devisedthe world's MOS
exclusive and iniagiriative welfare
system, Mr. Casemore reports
combining'energetic free enterpris
With socialist ideals.
as taxes.
Critics now say that far too much
is lost in taking, Money...irom..One
pocket and putting it into anOther.
a Sweden also is very open-minded
• about sex, says Mr2-Casemore.
Homosexual and lesbian couples
o have the same rights as married
people and the marriage rate in
Sweden is dropping.
, Casemore says he was im-
e pressed by the cleanliness of
Swedish cities. There are no old
stores or slums, he says, adding that
Stockholm is one of the best and
cleanest European cities he has
, visited.
f Car lights are on in thedaytime in
Sweden, giving traffic the air of a
funeral procession. Mr. Casemore
thinks this is good because it
provides another safety feature.
He visited the City of Kiruna,
where the largest iron ore mine in
the world is located. As the city is in,
Lapland, Mr. Casemore saw many
herds of reindeer lying in the fields
just like cattle. The railway has to
fence the reindeer to keep them off
the tracks.
Today Sweden is a leader in health
care and its people have a longer life
expectancy as well.
Neutral during both world wars
Sweden was left intact when much o
Europe was destroyed. This enabled
it to proceed quickly with,a post-war
recovery.
The country is. governed by the
oldest constitution still in use in
Europe, Mr. Casemore says. There
is a strong belief in individual
freedom and the country is governed
by the ,Social Democrats who have
been in power for all but six of the
past 50 years.
A total of 90 per cent of the in-
dustry is privitely owned and the
Swedish people thrive in small
business, Mr. Casemore adds. As a
former Swedish finance minister
puts its, "The state does not want to
own the cow — just the milk."
Handicapped people are well
provided for in Sweden and
maternity leave is shared by both
parents, soon to be doubled to 18
months from nine. With subsidized
day care and government child
support, Swedish mothers can
pursue careers. Pensions go up to 90
per cent of their best average wage
over 15 years.
A doctor's visit is ; for a hang nail
or brain surgery, he says. Education
is provided at no cost up to the PhD.
level.
Even cats are covered. If they are
not spayed, they are given birth -
control pills. And alimony is paid by
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the state, says Mr. Casemore, so no
one can cheat.
Oh, yes, there is a catch and it is
taxes. People are free to chase the
almighty "krone" in Sweden as long
as they don't keep it. Factory
wOrkers pay about half of their in-
• come in various taxes and em-
ployers shell out 40 per cent on top of
wages for social charges.
For example, a Swedish couple
earning equal to $115 Canadian
would pay out as much as $90 to the
State. counting income and indirect
From mid-June until mid-July
there is approximately 22 hours of
daylight in Kiruna.
In conversations with Swedish
people, Mr. Casemore says they all
appear to el that life is very good
in their co ntry and he can't help but
agree.
MVCA seeks
nominations
The Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority is inviting the general
public to make nominations for its
1988 Conservation Awards.
The proper management of soil
and water resources is vital to
everyone. These resources provide
the basis for our local economy and
give us a pleasant place to live. To
encourage the wise use of soil and
water, the MVCA will again be
recognizing individuals and groups
who have made a significant con-
tribution to good resource
management.
Nominations will be reviewed by a
committee of MVCA directors and
two levels of awards will be
presented.
The deadline for nominations is
July 4, 1 and the presentation of
awards will take place at the MVCA
summer general meeting in August
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