Show If STRESSES HERITAGE i iThe The Boy Scouts of America has been known for 55 years for the great contributions it has made to the youth of our country but there has been no finer activity than the current Strengthen Americas America's Heritage program Now during Boy Scout Week from February 7 to 13 we can assess the influence of Scouting on boys from eight through 17 and its national program to preserve freedom through reverent reverent reverent rev rev- erent resolute and responsible patriotism There Th re is no question that Scouting and its special emphasIs emphasis emphasis em em- on ton heritage makes a constructive difference in the life of ofa a boy A good Scout is able to explain to anyone what he believes his heritage to be who created it who preserved it who defends it and how The experience of the of-the the South Sanpete District of the Utah National Parks Council shows that Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers in this District display the American flag at their homes to show their appreciation of their heritage They work at living by their Scout credo the credo the Cub Scout Promise the Boy Scout Oath or the Explorer Code Their Scouting activities help to build and maintain personal fitness of body mind and spirit as a practical means of enjoying and passing on our heritage It is also the responsibility of every true American personally personally per per- to understand and maintain the American way of life to honor it by his own exemplary conduct and to pass it intact intact- to succeeding g generations Our country and Sanpete County can be grateful to the Boy Scouts of America for the character building citizenship training and physical fitness program it provides for our youth All Americans this week congratulate the five and a half million members of the Boy Scouts of America on its anniversary |