A Winter Camp to Remember

If you haven't already, read The Nugget's story about this year's winter camp and the memories it recalled to columnist and former Scout John R. Hunt.

Also check out West Ferris's photo album, which includes several video clips of the adventure.

Scouter's Club News

* Scouters Gord Ford and George Bishop were unanimously re-elected chief organizers of Nipissing Area Winter Troop Camp 2009, following a successful event at the start of this month. Preliminary discussions for next year have the event returning to Camp Wirribara.

* Cogeco Cable will again record and televise an abbreviated version of Nipissing Area’s Motor Madness event, scheduled for Saturday April 5 at Canadore College. Copies of previous years’ shows are available from Scouter Ken Sitter.

* Motor Madness organizers are looking for door prizes and the loan of a laptop computer. The door prizes will be distributed at the event to Cubs, Scouts and possibly Beavers. The laptop is required as a backup to those operating the track timing software. Anyone who can assist, should contact Scouter Ken Sitter.

* Congratulations to Scouter Karen Sanchagrin on the arrival of soon-to-be Beaver George and Scout Jessice Rutherford on being nominated for an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award.

* West Ferris Scout Group will hold a fundraising roast beef dinner Saturday, April 26, beginning at 5 p.m. at Holy Name Parish Hall on Memorial Drive opposite Lee Park. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children and are available from Ferris Scouters.

* West Ferris Scout Group will hold a fundraising carwash, Saturday May 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s outlet at the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Marshall Avenue.

* Plans are underway for Nipissing Area Annual Summer Camp, Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15, at Camp Wirribara. Volunteer leaders are still needed for troop. Cost will be $135 for registered youth and $155 for non-registered youth. Contact Scouter Anna Wright for information.