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7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Leadership development is an important part of the cadet's program. Here, 12-year-old Chief Petty Officer First Class Anton Osterman, instructs (from left) Ashton Castellino,10, Kyle Hopper, 11, Kirstan Foley, 11 and Josip Osterman 10, in the naval flag signalling code of "Semaphore." Photo submitted Navy League hosts Open House tomorrow By EMILY YATES Special to The Independent & Free Press The Navy League Cadets in Acton are looking for recruits. The corps, parents and executives gathered last week to discuss the issue of dwindling numbers and its future viability as a club. The meeting identified two ways to bring numbers back: an increase in parental involvement and enhancing community perception of the club. Right now, the corps stands at less than 10 members. In order to keep the corps open, Commanding Officer Norma Henry is looking for at least 15 members. "We're a pretty well-kept secret around the community," said Henry. "There are many people who don't know the Navy League Cadets actually exists." The club is inviting the community to attend an Open House tomorrow (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m. at the Legion, 15 Wright Ave. in Acton, for refreshments and information as club members demonstrate their skills. The Navy League is a self-supporting, not-for-profit organization run by volunteers for boys and girls age 9 to 13. It is a military-based program established in 1948 and focuses on skills, drills and decorum. They meet every Wednesday at the Acton Legion between 6:40 p.m. and 9 p.m. Executive Officer Glen Wilkinson said at the meetings "there is a format of drills and training for rank promotion that we have to adhere to, but that doesn't mean we don't want to have fun too." Trips, speakers, inter-corps competitions,parade participation and fundraising are regular activities and help promote patriotism while entertaining and educating. "Kids that are really shy, it just brings them right out of their shell," said Henry. For details, call Henry, 905-497-5024. New Spring & Summer items arriving daily! Great Oral Hygiene - Enhances Your Overall Well-being! National Dental Hygienists Week April 11 - 17th Your dental hygienist is your partner in oral health & will work together with your dentist and other health care professionals to customize a treatment plan that works for you, because everyone is different & should be treated like it. Our fees are less than the standard dental association fees. Visiting your dental hygienist is very important as it has been proven there is a link between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, premature delivery & low birth weight babies. TLC Dental Hygiene Services · Watch Television And Videos During Treatment · Sit Back And Relax In our Massage Chairs · Combat Bad Breath And Dry Mouth · Children Welcome Ask about · Gentle Cleanings our Wedding · Dress Up Your Smile Party with Tooth Jewelry · Dentist Referrals Available Specials! · Take-Home Whitening $150. · In-Office Whitening $300. · Sports Mouth Guards $40 · Fluoride & Desensitizing Treatments "Stop booking Appointments, Start building Relationships" Opens this ! y a d s r Thu Lisa Castrucci Registered Dental Hygienist Serving Georgetown since 2003