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Show Boy Scouts to celebrate Diamond Jubilee this week by Iiicy Murphy This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The group was incorporated incorporat-ed on Feb. 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, to provide an educational program for boys and adults designed to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, provide growth in moral strength and character, and enhance the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. There are more than three million members in the United States participating in the Scouting program pro-gram at a level depending on age. Worldwide Scouting has more than 15 million members. For the last 55 years the Boy Scouto of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting in a year-round family program designed for boys who are age seven and have completed second grade, or eight, nine and 10 years of age. Boy Scouting takes over at ages 11 through 18. Parents, leaders and organizations work together to help boys foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills while being rewarded by various insignia to be worn on uniforms. One of the purposes of Scouting is to strengthen the boys' abilities to get along with other boys and to respect other people's customs and beliefs. All this is organized and carried out in a spirit of fun. excitement and good sportsmanship. The Park City-Snyderville Basin area is very fortunate to have several troops and packs organized with nearly 150 boys participating. Pack 909 had a very successful Pinewood Derby on Jan. 30. Each Cub and his dad built, designed, sanded, and painted a five-ounce car which was then tested on a track. Cubs were challenged for prizes by their fellow Scouts. Organizers Dave Vierig and Bill Mammen pulled off a terrific experience for everyone. On Jan. 25-26 the Boy Scouts enjoyed a District Winter Campout near Pinebrook. Approximately 100 Scouts built snow caves and slept overnight under the stars. They reported they kept warmer than you'd think. Another important aspect of Scouting is service to others. Scouts will be involved in Special Olympics, Park City Clean-up Day and will lead flag ceremonies for various community commun-ity events. For further information on membership mem-bership and Diamond Jubilee celebration cele-bration activites, interested parents should contact any of the following Scout leaders: Park City Cub Scouts are Pack 72. Bruce Myers, 649-7587; Pack 908. Ed Davis, 649-5408; Pack 909, Lewis Berry, 649-4933; Snyderville Snyder-ville Pack is 154, Gary Vetterli, 649-7874; in Summit Park, Pack 250, Ron Chamberlain. 649-7591: Boy Scouts in Park City are Troop 908. Jon Manwaring. 649-9030; Troop 909. Karl Hemsley, 645-9403; in Snydorvillo. Troop 154. Ralph Miles, 649-9588 ; and in Summit Park, Troop 250. Gary Hayes, 649-3979. |