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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-05-24, Page 3Scouting year ending As the end of the Scouting year approaches there is lots of activity in all Scouting Sections. In order to finance some of this activity 1st Blyth Scouting held a fundraising day on May 13. Beavers sold baked goods in front of Blyth Memorial Hall. Cubs sold pop and hot dogs in the parking lot across from the Post Office. Scouts gathered returnable bottles in Auburn, Blyth and Londesboro. Beavers have been thinking spring by planting flower seeds, participat­ ing in a night of outdoor games, and a campfire. The third-year youth enjoyed a fun-filled day of crafts, games and activities at the Regional White Tail Day in Listowel on April 15. In order to finish the requirements for the Tawny Star the Cubs made bluebird houses, and tried to co-ordi­ nate their feet for a lesson of line dancing, demonstrated by Rose deBoer and Lissa Kolkman. On April 29 six Cubs and two leaders participated in the. millenni­ um project at the Benmiiler Conservation Area. They joined 160 other members of Huron District Scouting who planted trees and worked on restoring fish habitat. In preparation for the year-end District camp the Cubs have prac­ tised setting up tents, and Jesse Hakkers demonstrated the proper technique for packing a back-pack. Linking activities with the Scouts for the third-year Cubs who are mov­ ing up to the troop included a tour of Wescast Industries and a night of preparing the flowerbeds at the arena. as part of the Communities in Bloom project. FROM BLYTH Canoe paddles have been an important part of the program for the troop this spring. Each Scout made a paddle for himself, and then tested it out on the Gibson-McDonald Canoe Route April 28-30. Also tested out that weekend were the two new caqoes purchased for 1st Blyth Scouting with the Trillium grant money. As part of the CJ fundraising cam­ paign the Scouts also sold tickets for four homemade paddles. Over $1,000 was raised. Other outdoor activities have included tree planting at the property next to Huron District’s U-nioTi Marsh Scout Camp near Goderich, and mulching trees at the Blyth arena as part of the Communities in Bloom project. Shawn Clark was the invited guest for one meeting night. He demon­ strated his skill in Ti Kwan Do to the youth and leaders, who quickly came to appreciate that it is not as easy as it looks. On June 10 four 1st Blyth Scouts will receive their Chief Scout Award at a ceremony in Palmerston. Congratulations go to John Battye, Brian Rath, Markus Redmond, and Allan Storey for a job well done in achieving the highest award that a Scout can earn. All Sections are looking forward to Huron District Camp at Benmiller Conservation Area May 26-28. Beavers participate in a fun-filled day of games, crafts, and activities on Saturday. Third-year Beavers can camp overnight Saturday with the Cubs. Blyth Pack Leaders are planning to offer a tie-dyed shirt activity to all District Cubs as one of the activities on Saturday. Third-year Cubs will join 1st Blyth Scouts in preparation for moving up to Scouts next year. Eight Blyth Scouts are planning to go on the 25 km. hike that weekend. The remaining Scouts will join in regular camping activities, including a shorter hike Saturday morning. Fresh air, good food, exercise, camp­ fires, fun, and new friends, all in the Scouting spirit, will be the order of the day for both youth and adults. For the Scouting year 2000-2001 1st Blyth is planning to have initial registration Wednesday, Aug. 30. The location is yet to be decided. Anyone interested in being a leader, or needing more information should call Barb Knox at 523-4290 or Shari Cartwright at 523-9974. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000. PAGE 3. F High -waters Overflowing riverbanks^and flooded property was a common sight throughout the area last week as a torrential rainstorm struck the region then was followed by several more days of precipitation, resulting in swollen waterways. The Blyth , Brook had free reign over a considerable amount of land in Blyth late last week as it topped its banks and even sur­ rounded a dog house in the distant background. The creek normally flows at levels far below the twin line of small ever­ greens seen immersed on either side of the main stream channel. Lions host fundraiser for kids With the help of the Blyth Lions Club, Scrimgeour’s Food Market and Tocal residents, it is hoped the sun will shine a little brighter May 27. A turkey burger barbecue fundrais­ er will be held in front of Scrimgeour’s store to raise money for the Sunshine Foundation, an organization which make dreams come true for thousands of severely disabled or terminally-ill children each year. For a minimum donation of $3, patrons can enjoy a turkey burger, donated by Hayter’s Turkeys, a pop and cookies. The children will have the oppor­ tunity to visit with Sunshine Bear, an ambassador for the foundation. The barbecue will be fired up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. named “Frank and Isabelle Doherty and Family Highway”, definitely something to be proud of. If you are interested in Adopting a Highway in this region, contact the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in London. It’s an excellent way for numerous clubs or organizations-to get involved. Also boy scouts, girls guides, can earn badges for this. OLDE wlage <36 BISTRO Season Opener ~ 1 week only Wednesday, May 24 ~ Wednesday, May 31 How many people in today’s soci­ ety are bored and say that there is nothing to do? Recently I found out there is always work if you are will­ ing to get involved. My younger brother, Paul Doherty of Port Albert, got our family to become involved in the “Adopt a Highway” program. Adopting a highway involves the cleaning of lit­ ter and debris carelessly thrown into ditches. Some specific rules were men­ tioned. First, we were not to touch any dead animals. Secondly, needles were not be handled either, for safe­ ty reasons. Paul had our territory mapped out as to where we were to clean from Point Farms to one mile north of Shepparton, where the last group took over (area 4-H groups did from here north to Kingsbridge). Eleven of us were every route " reached the section that someone else started. We covered 6 kilometres and will be working at it again in the fall. This was a wonderful experience, strange as that may sound. It was a beautiful day so being out in the fresh air and getting exercise benefit- ted everyone. Plus, one would think twice about littering after completing this job. Hopefully, my nieces and nephews will learn from this. Soon this area of Hwy. 21 will have a sign up stating the section is available did our part. 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