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- 34 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 10, 1987 Scouts rough It Fall campout turns into cold winter weekend It was pork 'n beans and snow for 13 Boy Scouts and their two leaders over the weekend, when they spent what should have been two days "fall camping." As a leader Herman Meijerink (1st Scugog Scouts, Manchester) pointed out, it was to have been a camping session in autumn weather. But Mother Nature must have had other plans, as snow and bitterly cold weather transformed autumn camping into winter camping. At least for Friday night and Saturday. Sunday was another story altogether, with mild temperatures | | 4 | 4 ; pc NE a ~- ba, ar hy » - } - tS Ny pe ba' "wt Fs A good time was had by all members of the 1st Scugog Scouts (Manchester Hall), who and plenty of ran. But despite the weather, the boys had lots of fun as they 'roughed it" in the wilderness' of Purple Hill, a '4 mile or so north of Shirley Road. There were hikes, campfires and games, as well as a few lessons in setting up camp, keeping warm in the cold, and cooking outdoors style. "We're just here for the weekend, enjoy ourselves, and do our own thing," Mr. Meijerink said. Scout leaders, by the way, are still desperately needed in Seagrave and Port Perry. Any adult with a few hours a week to spare, would truly enjoy the experience. LI AY cold, the guys had a great time eating pork and beans and hiking ---- all that Scout stuff. camped out for the wintry weekend. Despite the While his smiling fellow 1st Scugog Scouts crowded around hime, Jamie Woodcock, 12, graciously accepted his birthday surprise ---- a chocolate "cake" baked in an orange over an | open fire. Jamie's birthday was celebrated Satur- day during a weekend camp-out north of Shirley Road. It was supposed to be a Fall camp, but Mother Nature transformed the autumn weekend excursion into a winter camp for 13 1st i or SH is a tangy 4 Sn Scugog Scouts, roughing it in the bush, about >» mile north of Shirley Road. Above, a few of the boys head towards a campsite. Country Corner CERAMICS Beat the Winter Blues -- Enjoy a Night Out! WINTER CERAMIC CLASSES Day or Evening Classes (8 weeks) Also our upcoming FOLK ART on WOOD SEMINARS 1.) 2 Quart Basket for Beginners -- Thursday, Nov. 12th 2.) 8 Inch Heart-shaped Key Holder -- Thursday, Nov. 19th 3.) Frosty Snowman Musical Door Ornament -- Nov. 29th DAY SEMINAR from 10 to 4 for BEGINNERS CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION .................... 985-9508 1 Lilla Street South (1 Block South of Town Hall on Lilla St.) Svstem 6 - curved wood solarniun. EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF WOOD & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS COMPLETE INSTALLATION BY FACTORY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS OR KIT FORM WITH VIDEO = FOUR SEASONS | ; (C242 2\) 5 (01018) Slit Design & Remodeling Centers J CALL FOR FREE COLOR CATALOGUE AND ESTIMATE 655-4714 or 1-800-263-3754 DE ECHR.