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SCOUTING AROUND A 2S on ae coe ae + = FY VICTORIA £.0.L. 943 COLLINGWOOD ONTARIO SCOUTS CANADA Backpacking attracts 15,000 . by Robin Nutbrown Did you know that there is an ideal back- packing resort for Boy Scouts only? Yes, Philmont Scout Ranch in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which lies just outside of Cimarron, New Mexico has some 15,000 Scouts each summer. Scouts from all over the United States and British Isles visit Philmont Scout Ranch each summer. Philmont is not what you might think. Statistics only give you an idea of the setting -- 137,493 acres of mountains, 280 miles of trails and 24 staffed campsites. Altitudes range from 6,700 feet to the 12,441 fpot summit of Baldy Mountain. It is a dreamland for wilderness adventure. Scouts come to Philmont in groups, with a hiking route they have planned in advance. They choose their route from any one of the 24 suggested itineraries. And if none of these satisfy them, they can design their own special itinerary. The '"'package"' tour choices vary by the distances covered, the amount of ups and downs traversed over the mountains and the extent to which the Scout group wants a genuine wilderness trek. Some big features of backpacking at Philmont are the stimulating programs held at several staffed camps. For example, when Scout visit Fish Camp at the southern end of the ranch, they get lessons in how to tie their { RY One of thousands own flies. They then get a quick lesson in how to cast with a fly rod. And they are able to spend as much of the day as they like fishing the streams. At other camps, the Scouts get lessons in rock climbing, making Indian arrowheads, panning gold, log rolling, making adobe bricks, search and rescue techniques, shooting rifles, riding horses, racing burros, and a host of other activities. The programs add spice to the treks, incentives for Scouts to It was estimated that more than 2,000 Orangemen marched in Saturday's "Glorious 12th' of July parade in Elmvale. Wor. Master Albert Magloughlin from Maple Leaf Lodge (LOL 947) of Midland was one of them. Elmvale more than doubled in size Saturday as several thousands watched the parade and later took part in some of the events scheduled to mark Elmvale Orange Lodge's centennial and the 290th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Some 14 counties and between 80-100 lodges were represented during the big "do."' If you need it.... why not rent it? we've got it on the floor over 1,500 items to rent get on to the next camp and its activities. Before any group can go out on the trail, all members must present evidence of a medical examination from their family doctor. All Scouts and adult leaders must have an ad- ditional medical re-check at Philmont. Mainly the leaders have their blood pressure re-checked. The staff of 547 operate the camp with military precision. Some 152 are crack country rangers. Of these, 15 are women. They operate within tight discipline parameters and a great deal of emphasis on "esprit de corps". Philmont is not just an experience in back- packing. It is an opportunity to learn the objectives of Scouting. What better way to learn the skills of leadership than out there on the trail! 4-H survival hike by Chris Williams leaders. FiHarold Martin Rent-All Centre Midland 526-2297 on Hwy. 27/next to Cashway & Pop Shoppe Your Martin Man in Midland is Peter Desmasdon Let a CORINTHIAN POOL be your family's backyard recreation centre Balm Beach © Windsurfing School The 4-H program for the summer is Outdoor Living. It taught us about how to survive in the woods and our books taught us what we should have in a first- aid kit. The Penetanguishene I and II clubs, which are combined, have 23 members and three We went on a hike which was along the. Bruce Trail near Collingwood. We also had a cookout where we tried the recipes in our members' books. Everyone enjoyed this project and we will be having our achievement night on July 24 in Little Lake Park. 1.W.S.S. Certified Course Operated by: Windsurfing Huronia Sales and Rentals Located at Balm Beach BOOK YOUR LESSONS NOW! Total Course $50 Thinking of Draining your Land? Join the long list of satisfied customers who installed Clay Drain Tile Call us at Meaford Tile Ltd. 519 - 538-3421 Huronia Optical Your eyeglass headquarters for fashion and comfort 9th Anniversary Sale! e: 7; 25% OFF rames, Lenses & Sunglasses SPECIAL BONUS FREE TINTS Independently owned and operated Huronia Optical 522 Elizabeth St., Suite 23, Midland 526-8404 Sale ends July 18 -- Lifetime guarantee on pool construction -- We will call at your home for a free estimate -- Advanced filtering system -- Variety of shapes to suit any backyard -- High quality at an economical price -- Installed and maintained by your distributor If it is important to you..... GENERAL CONTRACTING Wednesday, July 16, 1980, Page 9 322-1353 (business hours)