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PAGE 14, WHIBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1989 Resident experiences U.S. Navy first-hand By Trudie Zavadovies On June 28, Jamie French, a sea cadet for three years, was San Diego-bound to experience the U.S. Navy first-hand. The 17-year-old Henry Street high school student had applied for the exchange with officers at Whitby's Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps and found out in Mav he was accepted. "I was pleased and privileged. Not very many Canadians get accepted,"said French. On his exchange there were 26 cadets. In total there were 50. Only four were from Ontario. French feit his commanding officer, Lt. A.G. MacDonald and executive supply officer Lt. P. Kennedy, were instrumental in his trip. "Thé decision of those selected was based on location of cadets -and past. camp records," said French. "They tried to choose cadets who would represent Canada wisely." They went'by bus to Trenton where they boarded a military air DC 9 (100-seater) and flew to Winnipeg, Edmonton and Van- couver picking up cadets along the way. "We'landed in Comox, B.C. and went to Quadra Base in B.C. - a training camp for sea cadets." If his experience at Quadra was any indication, French was in for a lot of hard work. The next afternoon they were California-bound and arrived on Canada Day. "The purpose of the.exchange was to represent Canada and view the differences and similari- ties of the Canadian and U.S. Navies.". And he noted there were differences. "I think the U.S. Navy is bet- ter equipped (eg. aircraft car- riers) than the Canadian Navy. But the Canadian Navy is more disciplined,» said French. "The U.S. Navy was easier than I expected -- almost like a vaca- tion. "We lived on the U.S. Naval Training Centre and stayed on the U.S.S. Cape Cod for four days." dere was lots to learn on the 600 crew ship. French chose the repair division. "Itoured all the machines. Our sponsor (guide) was on duty so we had lots of free time. I got to see whatever parts of the ship I wanted. "One of the best parts of the exchange was the day I spent at the submarine training centre. I got to try out a submarine simuator. It was really cool to take a 40 degree dive. They taught us how to make oxygen and to recycle water." E e was very honored that Frenche was chosen," said Donna. aI had no reservations. It wasn't bis firft time away from home and they really do take care of the kidwnwell. "Tte main gal of the sea cadets is to make better citi- zens,» said Jamie French. aIt is po by the Departcent of National Dfense. like the benefits such as travel, learning experiences, and friqnds. Its kind oflike a bi family.» Donna French sees it as, «a hnique combination of distline ze un. Its a natural step om SEA CADET JAMIE grluides, boy scouts orta oung FRIENCH Christian chuirch group. 's 'a natural stDepping-stone to con- tinuet owth in teen years. Ins Each cadet was required to very constructivew for kids." keep a journal and evaluate the There are now about 25 kids in experience at the end. the Oshawa/Witby sea cadets. French's recommendations I recommend it to just about were to see, more and to spend a n anybod.I said Jamie Frenc. r1 guieýdeby souets a un free day in San Diego. r a hg ta Among their recreational acti- most people will probably neyer natural step ingoe to n vities were sunbathing and get to do. m loin rads in swimming on the beach, free next years cam ead. nights, s"heduled parties and a applying to wore on the 'Tal dayat Disneyland. ShiPe summer t p to the Carri- ench called home once to bean." wisb momi Donna a happy birtb- For more information about day - and to replenish bis pocket- the sea cadets, call 430-2018. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY PLANNING DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, August 16, 1989, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Brooklin Community Centre Brooklin, Ontario Re: Brooklin Direct Grant Programme Engineering Solutions Study The Corporation of the Town of Whitby has retained the firm of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited to undertake a study and prepare a report which identifies problems, evaluates and recommends solutions to the existing sewage disposal situation in Brooklin. The purpose of the public meeting Marshall Macklin Monaghan and review intent of the study in more detail. is to introduce the purpose and The project will involve the collection of information on well and septic systems in Brooklin by means of a property-by-property survey. It is intended that every property in Brooklin be included in the survey4which will be conducted in late August and early September. The assistance of the public in providing the required information would be appreciated. Following the survey, the consultant will prepare recommendations for communal and private solutions to sewage disposai problems discovered. The environmental impacts and costs of each will be evaluated including costs to individual property owners. Representatives from the Town of Whitby, the Region of Durham, the Ministry of the Environment and Mashall Macklin Monaghan will be available to respond to any questions on the study. Interested individuals who have any additional questions should contact Mr. Lynn Woods of Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited in Whitby at the following telephone number: Mr. Lynn Woods, P. Eng. Marshall Macklin Monaghan, Whitby Office 668-3022 Written comments or questions should be directed to Town of Whitby Planning Department, R. B. Short, Director of Planning. ROBERT B. SHORT Director of Planning CorporatIon of the Town of Whitby Find out how to make your work place more accessible to the Deaf employee. 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