Civil Air Patrol presents at council workshop
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EPHRATA – Civil Air Patrol cadets practiced presenting the colors at an Ephrata City Council workshop Wednesday evening at City Hall. The drill and ceremonies competitors are headed to California for competition soon and wanted to get practice in front of an audience. Kathy Maxwell with the Civil Air Patrol said this is multiple years in a row the Ephrata squadron has qualified for the competition. Members said the competition includes a variety of categories, including physical fitness, knowledge and drill and ceremonies.
The Columbia Basin Herald will have a full story on the squadron's preparations for competition in the near future.
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