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The Acton Free Press Wednesday Sept Blue Springs Scout Reserve benefits Scouters and boys by Jennifer Nearby Blue Springs Scout Reserve 13 the major adult training centre for the province It is designed for raining Scouting leaders and not as a campsite for Scouting However it Is these Cubs Scouts Venturers and Rovers which justify its existence Without the boys there would be no need for Blue Springs said I exe cutive Bob Corlaw is well known scout reserve is located in the former Township of three miles west or Acton September will mork since the acres of rocky fertile land was bought from Crown by rights to the Toronto Sub- Springs bor Fred urban Railway the Watson electric railway which Two buildings the operated from Toronto to Murray home and It earned pavilion were already on passengers often the land when i was pur Stopping at the well known Stop Blue borings for a picnic lunch before continuing The railway was abandoned in 1935 and Ihe right of way through J property turned back to Mr Murray The rail bed is still dis As with much of the scouting program there is a story behind the Id tigs and rents at Blue Springs The blockhouse and gate was designed after those built by the early British setters in Canada replica at Blue chased The Murray shelter is now used to home now known as conduct sessions during Murray Lodge is a type the courses The shelter of museum for move- roof is decorated with The pavilion which Indian designs each used as a picnic a part of every day life The designs have been put on by Scouters Amidst the trees over looking the areas name sake the Blue Springs pond sits the chapel The Stuart After springs wis built by the the deed was drawn up in Ontario Department of Blue Springs saw Lands and Forests under six other owners some for less than one year before purchased by the Provincial the A II Itichardson a of the Ontario Provincial council and Council forScouting in of the Blue January 1937 Bob the Provincial icld exe cutive Is said to know tht ns and outs of Blue Springs and he literally lives there A stone house Springs camp com ttce pay for facilities such as Blue Springs and the Scouting Wilderness base at Hilar lo The Blue springs nestled in the trees by the chapel never freezes over according to The springs supplies drinking water The pavilion at Blue Springs was once used as a pic shelter and was often visited by passengers on the Toronto Suburban Hallways who would stop to picnic at popular Stop 90 The electric railway ran through the property before it was purchased by the Scouts The pavilion Is now used for outdoor train sessions Drawings Imitating Indian art dec orate the roof of the building It cairn located side the main ate is n from a stone token from tht centre of the bull on the properly tor direct cmMaker fas been in ronlol where he Cartas home or The was faced pan year Alex Kingsbury the man who keeps Blue Springs in shape has worked as the custodian for 10 years Mr Carlaw said he has a home and commutes to work Mr said the re serve is busy all year round with training for leaders from across tht provinces with the ex of one weekend in St ember The trad reunion attracts often from around the world for this weekend training of fun and 1 old friends wood badge training toursc Is open led in three parts Numtd after the adult training centre in gland Park lenders complete the first live Mock housc alter those training The second part The acre Scout reserve Is used tor provincial is offered by the training and Is busy all year with trainings for members across the prov Provincial level of Scouting usually at Blue Springs and the third completed under the direction of the local tricl commissioner The third part involved three months of working back with the leaders own group practising what they learned during the two training sessions recognized by the symbolic neckerchief and beads Mr described the training at Blue Springs unique and in vol veil Leaders come to Blue Springs live and work together trying to reach a com goal They share their Ideas This is probably the best way to learn from each other I said Blue Springs was sold to Boy Scouts by William A Murray who owned the property from until 1937 When he first bought the property Mr Murray sold railway Comment sought on bylaw region Is seeking comment from the Ontario Ministry Natural Resources and the Ho lton Region Con Authority on a proposed tree conserve Hon by law The new by law would replace the current tree which has been found to contain what region planning director dimming calls a number of major problems Chief of these problems s a lack of protection for large trees considered necessary to environ mentally areas In addition the current law protects only those species listed and does not protect rare or regionally significant species such as the sweet chestnut walnut When the comments back staff will advise council on needed amendments If and when the bylaw goes into force Mr said the need for a special bylaw enforcement officer should be considered The Chapel at Blue Springs sits back from the ex cite of the reserve In a tranquil treed setting on the edge of the Blue Springs from which the prop erty Is named Services for those training at the centre are held in this outdoor setting he Fabric Bi Introduces custom upholstery classes and from the Provincial council was executive commissioner to construct the for the province of TOO until he The buddings at G Spring all seem to courses throughout the Story contributed one theme which throughout Blue the outdoor chapel This 13 money along with con- ttork Carlaw said triDutons from the the work at Blue Spnngs for the reserve and stays Reunion com both minor and volunteer Work parties from all over the prov 1 nee come down for a weekend to help out he said The new est buildings at Blue Springs are a set of apartments for course in The work of the instructors is also volunteer They take time away from their families to share leaders the skills of deal ng with Scouting boys he said Course staff can use the apartments for meetings and for ac commodations during the Inside training Mr Carlaw explained the money for the apart men Is once again reflects a group effort The building has been pud for partly with Trees for Canada money The largest portion of the money earned goes to the group or district 15 per cent is used by the and 15 per cent for the National Brotherhood fund it is the provincial portion which 1 elps to at a constant degrees Mr Carlaw stressed the basic lesson taught at the training centre is teach adults to provide the boys the opportunity to help them The of the scouting movement testimony to the success of that program AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE HALT0N BOARD OF EDUCATION Your children will be bringing home details of the Student Insurance Plan of the SEABOARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY The plan provides for Comprehensive Benefits not 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