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THE NEW TANNER8THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 Acton Scouts celebrate 100 yearsBeavers, so new their moms havent had time to derson recounted the rich history of Acton Scouting, to tie a bowline, but how to be good citizens, and sew badges on their uniforms, and Scouts who learn-sparked by a visit to the Toronto CNE by Scouting develop strong self-esteem and skills to be a better ed to tie knots and be good citizens the late 1930s founder, Lord Baden-Powell, in the fall of 1910, and person.celebrated 100 years of Scouting in Acton recently leading to the party at the Scout Hall, built in 1949.With Actons David Dills, who joined Scouting in at an open house and crest unveiling ceremony at the Mayor Rick Bonnette, who called himself a 1962 1938 and rose through the ranks to District Commis-Scout Hall on School Lane.model Cub, said Scouting has a long tradition of sioner, Bonnette unveiled two new crests designed to In his welcome, veteran Scout leader George Hen-volunteerism, teaching young people not only how mark the 100th anniversary one crest to be worn on uniforms and one for a camp blanket or hat.Among the guests was Sue Walton, who led one of the fi rst experimental Beaver groups in the 1970s. She said she volunteered because her sons joined Beavers, and then stayed on when they moved up to Cubs and Scouts because it was fun.Henderson said the good turnout showed there are still people in Acton who care about Scouting, and what it can do for the communitys youth.Fifty years ago there might have been 100 kids in Scouting, but its the sign of the times that we have approximately 40 kids theres lots of competition now with sports and other programs, Henderson said. As Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers shot off bottle rockets, raced a soapbox-racing car, set off a Scout-built cannon and played games, former Scouts reminisced about earlier days, including Hartley De-Forest, who was a Scout in 1948.It was something to do. It was better than standing on the streets like they do today, he said.The 1st Acton Scouting groups began their weekly meetings last month, but registration is still open. For information call 519-853-2751.THEN AND NOW: Current members of 1st Acton Scouting (left) and former Acton Scouts (below) attended a recent open house at the Scout Hall to mark the 100th anniversary of Scouting in Acton. Frances Niblock photos Rehabilitation / K E J C G N % J Q P I DONT OVERPAYCentre / 2 Chiropractic 9 G N N K P I V Q P * C N V Q P RehabilitationFOR STORAGE * K N N U Acupuncture 95 * G T G V Q C U U K U V [ Q W Kinesiology8GB USB $19 Custom Orthotics1- 866 - 878 - 5556 Chong.m@parl.gc.ca 38 Mill St. E. Acton, ON L7J 1H2500GB HDD $59519-853-2244www.activechoice.caGeorgetown Fergus Think Tank Computers 16 Mountainview Rd S., Suite 205 200 St. Patrick St. E., Suite 5Dr. Dana Selby BPHE, CK, DC14 Main Street South, Acton Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4K1 Fergus, Ontario N1M 1M4 At Highways 7 & 25 ? (519) 853-1528 dr.selby@gmail.com(905)702-2597(519)843-7344