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Continued from page 42 about survival skills. Wil commented that climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was “a good challenge, and well within Wyatt's ca- pabilities.” He always tells the boys to set goals, know their limits and do their best. All the Venturers who take the Outdoor Education program at Port Perry High School get As because of everything they learn through scouting, Wil pointed out. Retired from GM, Wil says that volunteering as a leader is “fun” and “it keeps him young.” Despite the frigid temperatures early in 2015, Wil and his troupe braved the elements for two winter camping trips. Last summer, Wyatt had a great time working on the zipline at the CNE. Future plans are to study Out- door Education and Recreation at Fleming College. Maybe join the military. He’d also like to establish his own company, taking tour groups on canoe trips. Another goal is to tackle climbing Mount Acon- cagua in Argentina. Hopefully his friend Sam from Venturers will accompany him on this adventure. Whatever Wyatt Wilson decides to do, no doubt the 16-year-old from Blackstock will succeed. By Lynn Campbell Focus on Scugog Lions want to help your lawns and gardens grow For the 16th year, the Greenbank Lions are sell- ing 55 lb bags of lawn (21-7-7) and garden (18-18-18) fertilizer for the low, low price of $26 a bag. The price includes taxes and free delivery to your home. They also have 540 ml tins of maple syrup at $10 a tin. The profits from this fundraiser goes to support lo- cal projects like schools and hospitals in this area. Phone in your orders before April 25 and you will get $1 off each bag of fertilizer. Phone 905-985-3723 and leave a message if no one answers. Pick up is also available at the Greenbank Hall dur- ing their scrap metal collection from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pitch-In Week April 19-25 Scugog Township invites residents of the community to join with them to celebrate the 13th annual Pitch-In Week. “Operation Clean Sweep” takes place from April 19-25 this year. It’s an opportunity for residents to show their civic pride by cleaning up local neighbourhoods, ravines, waterways and ditches. Last year, more than 1,000 registered volunteers in- cluding schools, Scouts, Cubs & Beavers from Port Perry and Blackstock, service clubs & individuals. You can register on the Township of Scugog website: www.scugog.ca. Garbage bags and gloves can be picked up at the township office, 181 Perry St. Blackstock Anglican Church is celebrating 175th year As part of the ongoing celebration of the 175th year of St. John’s Anglican Church, Blackstock, the church will welcome the “Shout Sister Choir” to perform a concert on Saturday, April 18. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., and the group of young ladies will sing a variety of fun music. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 each. St. John’s Anglican Church is located at 3505 Church St., Blackstock. mowt 3 R The following month, on Friday, May 15, local historian Paul Arculus will be on hand to launch his new book “A History of St. John’s Blackstock. This event will begin at 7 p.m. PSYCHIC READINGS Every Tuesday 3pm-9pm $45 per reading includes CD of reading (to be paid before reading) esr, © 279 Queen St., Port Perry 085-985-2775 » www.jesterscourt.ca FOCUS - APRIL 2015 53