SOMETHING IN CIVIL AIR PATROL FOR ALL AGES
AT CADET TRAINING SCHOOL
On a cold spring weekend in April, Civil Air Patrol cadets
from all corners of western Pennsylvania converged upon
the hills of Ford City to participate in the Basic Cadet
Orientation Program (BCOP) and gain an in-depth look
into the Cadet Program. For most of them, this was their
first opportunity to be exposed to the life of a cadet. They
were schooled on the cadet oath, core values, how to care for
their uniforms and how to wear them properly. Teamwork is
a huge part of the weekend. Cadets learned the basics of how
to be a part of a flight and the importance of relying on each
other to build a strong squadron.
The weekend ended with a graduation ceremony featuring awards given to those
cadets who excelled or reached milestones in their cadet career. BCOP also provided
the perfect opportunity for cadets to form a strong base on which they will build
their cadet careers. It prepared them for their next step, which is attending the
weeklong Summer Cadet Training School at Fort Indiantown Gap.
C/CMSgt Zachary Keyes of Canonsburg had the opportunity to serve on the
BCOP staff. He is also the Cadet Commander of the Washington Composite
Squadron located in Washington, PA. It was a great opportunity for him as he
prepares to staff the Summer Cadet Training School. Staffing along with Keyes was
2ndLt Bernice Polasky who served as the Logistics Officer. Polasky is the Finance
Officer for the Washington Composite Squadron. What makes this pair unique is
that they are a grandmother and grandson team and have been members of Civil Air
Patrol for three years. They are a true example of how there is something for everyone
in Civil Air Patrol.
The squadron, commanded by Maj. Nancy Parker, meets every Wednesday at
the Washington Flyers’ Club from 7-9 p.m. CAP was founded just before the start
of American involvement in World War II. Squadron 601 is just one of 1,500-plus
squadrons around the country involved in cadet programs, emergency services, and
aerospace education within their communities.
and, most importantly, serve as role
models for young women personally and
professionally.
CALLING ALL YOUNG
SINGERS IN THE SOUTH
HILLS AREA!
The South Hills Children’s Choir (SHCC)
is holding auditions for the 2016-2017
season on Aug. 19 and 20 and Aug. 26 and
27. These are held at View Crest Presbyterian
Church in Eighty Four. No experience or
special preparation necessary. Go to the choir
website, shcchoir.org, fill out the audition
form, and sign up for a time slot. If you have
further questions contact Jennie Nolan at
724.949.0048 or [email protected].
The SHCC is dedicated to providing even
the busiest of young singers with an outlet
for their creativity. Not only do they acquire
skills that will help them throughout the rest
of their lives, but they also make deep and
lasting relationships with fellow singers. And
rehearsals are only once a week! This fun,
enriching group is dedicated to providing
quality choral training for both new and
experienced musicians while performing in
and around our area, including Carnegie Hall,
NYC, in June!
The choir’s mission, as a nonprofit
community children’s choir, is to provide
quality music education and artistic excellence
in choral performance while enriching the
lives of youth from all backgrounds. It believes
the experience will form the foundation of a
lifelong relationship with music for the singers
and their families.
COLLECTIONS FOR OUR
COMMUNITY
The Washington Physician Group, part
of the Washington Health System, held a
donation contest between physician offices for
the Greater Washington County Food Bank.
This contest included monetary donations
and food donations as well as items to help
the GWCFB fill its new thrift store. The thrift
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