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SECTIONWednesday November 29,1995 Volume 95 - No. 48Swan VaHeyNewsReceiving promotions, from l-r, FSgt Ian Coupland, FSgt Carson Dauk, Sgt Roland Holness, Sgt Nicholas Beaudry, CpI Ruth Coupland, CpI Travis Hanke.Receiving course certificates, from l-r, LAC Michael Dauk, LAC Travis Hanke, Sgt Carson Dauk,LAC Dawn Rivard, CpI Nicholas Beaudry, LAC Agnes Richard.Another year of training is now in full swing at 519 Sqn. We welcomeDay efforts, by selling poppies at various locations around town. Theed to Flight Sgt., Cpl Nicholas Beaudry and Cpl Roland Holnessback our returning cadets and all the Squadron Cadets from Benito can- were promoted to Sgt., LAC Ruthnew cadets who have joined this vassed in their area throughout the Coupland and LAC Travis Hankeyear and hope their time in Air Ca- day. A job well done by all the ca- were promoted to Cpl.dets will be a rewarding one. One of dets. November 11 was, of course,ourstaff,2LtEllingson is in Brandon Remembrance Day and Cadets andthis year continuing her education. I staff participated in the valley com-would like to take this opportunity to munities Remembrance Day cere-welcome Kevin Wynn back to 519 Sqn. Kevin is a former 519 Sqn cadet who recently returned to the valley and has volunteered to assist with Air Cadets each Monday evening.monies.The month of November also saw the beginning of our training for the annual Lord Strathcona Drill Competition. The competition will be-So far this year the Squadron has held in Winnipeg late February.participated in several activities. InOur annual Pot Luck supper wasOctober, 20 cadets plus staff trav- well attended by cadets and parentselled to Brandon where everyone As usual, the food was great. Aftersupper we had a formal parade for the presentation of course certificates and promotions. The following cadets received certificates for the successful completion of their courses at Penhold, AB. Sgt. Carson Dauk - Air Studies; Cpl Nicholas Beaudry - Junior Leaders; LAC Travis Hanke, LAC Michael Dauk,had the opportunity to go gliding. Also in October, approximately 14 cadets visited Dennis Long and participated in a Radio Controlled Aircraft demonstration. Some of the cadets actually Hew the aircraft under the watchful eye of the plane's owner. This was possible because of a dual control system used by the Radio Control Club. After the demonstration we proceeded to Wellman Lake for a wiener roast.The community response to our annual Christmas Card fund raiser has so far been overwhelming. The Christmas Card will be mounted next to the town hall and for $2.00 individuals can have their name printed on it. For $5.00 businesses can buy a box with their business name on it.Anyone wishing to have their name on the Christmas card can contact any staff member or drop into Lloyd’s Jewellerv on Main Street.• wThe Air Cadet parent committee will be having a bake sale at the Coop on December 7 from 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. The cadets will be taking names for the Christmas card at this bake sale. So drop in and choose from the fine selection of baked goods that will be available.For any inquiries with regards to Air Cadets, you can contact any of the following personnel: Capt. A. Nielsen734-2366,1 t S. Swaiko734-On November 4th the Squadron were announced, Sgt Carson Daukassisted the Legion in their Poppy and Sgt Ian Coupland were promot-LAC Agnes Richard and LAC Dawn Rivard - Basic. After the course certificates, the following promotions 4107, Lt. D. Pratt 734-4174, Ocdt C.Windsor 734-2228, and Kevin Wynn525-4612.
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