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5‘ TOWNSHIP OF'SOUTH CROSBY SCOUTSCANADA 157 [16”. SCOUTING NEWS The lst Elgin Scout groups have had a successful year after a ~rocky start last fall. Betty Daley lead the 5 enthusiastic Beavers who meet in 'the Community Room in Elgin on Wednesdays from 7â€"8 p.m. Joan Lang lead the \ ll Clubs who meet on the same night from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. in the South Crosby school gym. The beavers have been concentrating on developing social skills through theme nights, outdoor' activities, games, and crafts. They have begun some badge work which will prepare them for the more intensive badge work in Cubs. The Cubs are working on a three year cycle so that no boy will repeat any of the Cub program while his is a Cub. The boys have completed ree quirement for and .have received many badges inâ€" cluding emergency kits for the First Aid badge. Although small in number the boys have participated actively in the community's events and ,assisted the Parent Committee with fundraising. They took part in* the Remembrance Day services in Elgin and Portland and the Santa Claus parades in Lyundhurt and Westport.Their float received first prize for the Juvenile division at the Lyndhurst parade. They helped sell hot chocoâ€" late at the Lyndhurst parade and Christmas trees in Elgin. They collected bottles after New Years. They went to Smiths Falls for the Kub Kar Rally in April and held a Car Wash and Bake Sale in June. A ,Parent Group Committee was formed so the leaders could concentrate on the program. The Parent Comâ€" mittee would look after the administration. This committee realized the vital role of the Community in helping to keep this type of activity available for our boys. on behalf of the boys the committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the following organizations and businesses for their support this past year: Elgin United Church and Elgin Lions club â€"sponsors, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 231, Portland, J and J Catering of Lyndâ€" hurst - donation of hot chocolate, Mr. Art Gordâ€" anier and staff â€"use of the parking lot, the car wash and accpeting collect- ed bottles, O'Hearns shell â€" taking beer bottles, Elgin Flea market - use of their parking lot, Rideau Lake Auto and Marine, Westport â€"use of their trailer for the Parades; Tom Roberts - use of his reindeer, and South Crosby Township â€" use of the Community Room for meetings. ‘ The leaders of the Beavers and Cubs and the Parent Committee '5 treasurer have all changed over the course of this year. With a new year approaching we will be looking for new leaders again. If you are interested in, working with young boys, or know of someone who is please call 359-5833 or come to the organization meeting to be held on August 18 at 7:15 p.m. in the Community Room, Elgin. Betty Hawkins CBAFFEY'S LOCK 8 AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY The summer of '92 promises to be entertaining for both residents and visitors in Chaffey's Lock. On July lst the Heritage Society is sponsoring a Community Picnic to celebrate both Canada Day and the opening of the Lockmater's House Museum for another season. Admission to the museum gets you a free hotdog! On Sunday July 19th a boat load of the Heritage Society's board of directâ€" ors will once again embark on the annual "Lockathon". The group will lock through Chaffey's approximately 25 times with each indiviâ€" dual sponsored a certain amount of money per lockâ€" age. If you want to sponâ€" sor your favorite board member fell free to give him or her a call...otherâ€" wise, all donations are welcome the day 'of the locathon. The following' week on Saturday July 25th the Summer Craft Market takes place again on the Opinicon Hotel lawns. Over 40 vendors will be selling a wide variety of high quality crafts, priced attractively' in these recessionary times! Parkâ€" ing is at a premium as this is a popular event so please park as far from the hotel as possible and enjoy a pleasant walk to the market site. On Sunday August 16th the Annual General Meeting promises to be as much fun as it was last year, with an interesting meeting at the Community Hall and a wine and cheese reception at the Museum afterwards. Details will be posted on bulletin boards in August... and everyone is welcome. All summer lOng the museum ' will be open with our summer student, Mary Elaine Goulah, providing historiâ€" JULYIAUGUST I992 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 9 cal interpretation of the display. Admission is $1.00 with free admisâ€" sion to members of the Heritage Society. Perhaps after participating in some of the events you would like to become a member. Contact the museum at 359â€"5022 or better yet, visit the museum any day between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Lorie Truemner Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society The May Plant Swap was a great success. It was amazing how much variety was available. Later in May, Wendy Briggs-Jude led a group of interpid wild flower enthusiasts on a safari through the early forest growth which was enjoyed by all partici- pants. The June meeting provided a short course in Vermicomâ€" posting. Janet Livingston from The Worm Factory in Perth gave an excellent presentation on the advantâ€" ages of Composting with Worms, illustrating her talk with slides and the equipment necessary to maintain a small worm factory of red wigglers. Ontario does not let us grow too complacent with our growing season. To illustrate this, last year on June 15th the wild orchids in the Purdon Conservation Area were at their peak. This year, Marjorie Pritchard, Vera Wilson, Adelaide and Vera Fleming made a return visit on June 17th; there were only three blooms showing. It would seem logical, therefore, that the last week in ,June or the first week in July would be a good time to make the trip.' Note: The first parking area you come to is for the people who don't mind rough terrain and going up and down hilly paths. The second parking area is for wheel chair access and. gently slopes. Note again: Be sure to take some mosquite repellant. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 7, 7:45 p.m. at Forfar Communâ€" ity Hall. A Master Gardenâ€" erâ€"inâ€"Training will speak on Drying and Preserving Flowers. Members are asked to bring a flower arrangement / celebrating Canada. The Bi-annual Flower and Vegetable Show will be held on August 15th at the Portland Community Hall. Lists of categories and classes of enteries are now available. Pick up your copy at the July meeting. CHAFFBY'S LOCK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The June meeting of the Chaffey's Lock Women's Institute was held at the lovely cottage of Kay Billings on Benson Lake. The guests were Doris Chant, her daughter and grandaugher from Athens. The program had been arranged by Lorie Truemner and she introduced Ms. Chant who spoke on the murals in Athens. She had brought prictures and told us the history depicted in the murals such as the turkey fair. picnics and the blacksmith shop. The first three murals were done in 1986 and since then eleven have been completed. Tourists from all over the world have visited Athens to see them. President Marion Chester thanked our guests and the regular meeting began with the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. The Minutes of the lst meeting were read and the trea- surer's report given. Correspondence was a thank you note from Anne willoughby, Shelah Carruthers and Thom, a thank you from the 4H Club under the direction of Ms. Nancy Hayes and Jansje Keates, and a verbal thank you from Eileen Culgin for all the kindness shown to them. District Delegate Lola Timpany read an interesting report on the District Annual held at Lyn in May. President Marion announced that the Institute will continue with meetings in July and August and take a break in January and February. This was a popular move as there are many summer members who spend with winters in the south. Mandy Collins, one of the many summer members, will head up a fund raising committee in July. The motto and roll call were read. Roll call was "Do you have any sugâ€" gestions to improve our community environment?" Many Thoughtful suggestions were brought up including walking paths, wild plants, tidying up the roadside, etc. President Marion closed the meeting with thanks to Kay Billings for the use of her home. Next meeting will be July let at Marion Chester's home. Thea Dodge