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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ay 16 ,2 01 9 | 16 To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, the Georgetown Army Cadets are raising money to visit historic battlefields in Europe. Cadets will spend eight days in Europe and visit landmarks including Flanders Fields, Vimy Ridge and the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery. "A component of the army cadet pro- gram is an appreciation of the Canadi- an Forces," Mike Cameron, deputy commanding officer with the 676 Lorne Scots. "They're going to get to see some of the historic sites they learn about in school." When the cadets last visited Europe, the group had researched Lorne Scots who had died on battlefields during the Second World War and placed Canadi- an flags and cap brass at their names. "You get to see the scale of what hap- pened," Cameron said. "The bomb cra- ters are still there, the trenches are still there, that brings home the under- standing more than they're going to learn in school." For the 2020 trip, cadets will also re- search and locate Lorne Scots lost at war. This year, the group plans to raise funds to offset the cost for cadets. Mi- chele Cameron, 676 support committee chair, said the trip costs about $3,000 per cadet. "Even if we raise $1,000 per kid, it's still a lot of money." About 25 cadets are expected to par- ticipate, out of a total of 100 cadets in- volved with the 676 Lorne Scots. For the price, the cadets will spend eight days in Europe touring battle- fields with notable Canadian history, in France, Belgium, and the Nether- lands. To fundraise, the Georgetown Army Cadets are hosting several fundraisers, including a paint night, a poker night and a euchre night. The cadets meet once a week during the school year, on Wednesday nights, with other events schedule on week- ends. About a third of the cadets are fe- male. The program is open to youths between the ages of 12 and 18. "There are lots of opportunities for cadets, especially the ones that have been here longer," Michele said. For the first three years, cadets learn to lead, follow and work as a team. "At age 16, there are a lot of incen- tives to participate in the community," Michele said. "It's everything you want a teenager to be doing." "It's a free program," Mike said, add- ing that uniforms and summer pro- grams are also free of charge. More information is available at georgetownarmycadets.ca. COMMUNITY GEORGETOWN CADETS RAISING FUNDS FOR TOUR OF HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com Like us on • www.unitedlumber.ca 333 Guelph St. Georgetown 12833 Hwy 50 S. Bolton 520 Bayfield St N, Barrie SPRING SAVINGS EVENT CONTINUES! *Savings available until May 19, 2019. Cash & carry pricing. Limited quantities. While quantities last. ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! Ends May 19th, 2019 Badminton Set NOW $1997 Reg. $29.95 (BSET3) Copper Grilling Mats NOW $997 Reg. $15.99 (CGABM) Water Balloons NOW $597 Reg. $9.99 (3678816854) Metal Hose, 50' NOW $2597 Reg. $69.99 (MGH501) These Great Deals Just Added! View full flyer on 375 Mountainview Rd South Georgetown MAY 16-30 MOUNTAINVIEW & DANBY Car Wash $499† †Plus applicable taxes. 152110 • Complete Residential • Repairs • Financing Now Available • Metal Flashing • Cedar Roofs • Copper Roofs and Flashing BASED IN GEORGETOWN SERVING ALL OF HALTON & PEEL REGIONS & ORANGEVILLE SHINGLES • CEDAR FLATS • COPPER www. .ca Miller Dr. M ou nt ai nv ie w R d. S 8 th Li n e M ai n S t 15 Sd. Rd. Eaton St. 10 Side Rd Opposite to Allison's Farm Market WALK-IN & FAMILY CLINIC Platinum 2018 Halton Hills Where good health begins FULL SERVICE MEDICAL CLINIC 221 Miller Dr., Georgetown 905-873-6776 • Male & Female Doctors • Walk-in & Family Practice • Women's Health & Pregnancy Care • Sports Medicine • Days, Evenings & Weekends • Senior's Health • Lab On-Site • Pharmacy On-Site Happy Victoria Day Weekend! We Are OPEN Sun & Mon 10am-3pm