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Wheeler’s life. After It years as Executive Director of Scouting for the North Waterloo District. he's go- ing_toretireirtgtetr.y. _ “I never counted the days before, as I enjoyed mr- self,” he says. “But now that the time has come, I'm Pg. 22 - "Moo Chroniclo, NM, NM 19, 1975 looking forward to doing other things I've never done before. Little simple things - such as travelling. " As Executive Director of 67 Scout groups in the dis- trict, Mr. Wheeler was kept busy seeing that they were well-serviced. This includ- ed training for leaders. control of finances, the operation of the" Boy Scout Shop (located at the dis- trict headquarters office, M4 Frederick St., Kitchen- er), securing staff for sum- mer camp operations, or- Scouting In: always plar Seniors are welcome to join the Waterloo "Friday Seniors" at 1 :30 p.m., or the Kitchener Monday Seniors. "Happy Gang" at 1 :30 p.m. for information can WATERLOO BOWLING LAN " --_- ”MN-all Wasrmnunt AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE _ Wasrmllunt N AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE "iiiii'i"ii"i"iiiiii' rEtifes after 27 years of Scouting ' COMPLETE COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR (Beside Westmount Place Shopping Centre) 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 pm. Except Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 1 :00 - 1 1 :00 pm. Sunday 1 :00 - 10:30 p.m. SENIOR CITIzené’BOWLING " Princess St. We? -Nigiitttt or 742-7601 J $25" I $2165 |$17.“ Pressure test cooling system Inspect all hoses Inspect all drive belts Test heater and thermostats operation. Back ftush system Install Shellzone Pevmanent Type Anti-Freeze. BOWLING , Daily 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. " Game (except Monday and Thursday) OPEN BOWLING DAILY Vt? 70 Westmount Rd. N, Waterloo FAMILY BOWLING All THIS - FOR ONE LOW PRICE - WINTERIZE NOW 578-5600 (Tax on Parts) ONLY AT 6 cyl. and gunning Scout and paperdriret “I don't think I'll ever leave Scouting armpletetr," says the sprite 'tr-ye-ld. “I’ll always be in touch beenapartof my life." A native of England, Mr. Wheeler was a member of the Boy Scouts there and moved to Canada in 1927. Since moving to this area from the Windsor district, in 1934, Mr. Wheeler con- tinued his keen interest in the Boy Scout Movement. “1948 was a period of great expansion," he re- calls. "Scouting grew very rapidly, as it was really needed in this area. At that time, this area had about 1,200 members. When an area gets to that size and membership. it's pretty time consuming for volun- l8AVE! as it's always 4 cyl. day After replying to an " vertiaemegtt torthepmritiom the only full-time paid em- ployee of Scouting tor this Today, the district boasts 417 volunteer leaders will! 2,800 boys. This includes: 0 Beavers (Sin T); 1,787 Cubs (tt to 10); W Scouts (11 to 14); 151 Venturers (14 to 17) and " Rovers (16 to”). The old saying 'Boys will be boys' still holds true agrees Mr. Wheeler, but today's generation is dif- ferent than 27 years ago. "Kids are more sophisti- ca'ted today," he says. “They learn so much from tele- vision and the school cur- riculum is altogether dif- ferent than 25 years ago. But they still enjoy simple activities like camping." Although some children may have had the oppor- tunity of travelling to other countries or gone camp- ing with their parents, camp- ing with a group of Boy Scouts is still intriguing. "Their speech and out- look may be different, but camping still has a great appeal for youngsters," explains Mr. Wheeler. ct' is g w . a 1ii',mttaiumi:i.i, _...?,".', snap EARLY fs' ii; ma voun it s'.il' CHRISTMAS g5 insane PIECEng RF " :dc, ',Fu.:s,h:.r, “gr FREE name : a In WATERLOO ', jis,.eactaussysctausrs,t! “TERM OMSWM " ONTARIO NORTH Kitchener. 1.051120 as KING SOUTH Waterloo. 576”” 135 UNION ST. E. Waterloo, 76-8411 SERVICE “Leaders tell me they have to appmach the boys in dif- temt ways and it's more of a challenge instructing the older boys than years ago." But the Boy Scout pro- gram has changed too. he says. It is continually be ing updated and is more sophisticatedthanbefore. The Boy Scouts encour- ages individual interests and skills. nemes- it be in electronics. craft: or sports. and mom youths to be- come more efficient at them by giving them recognition with has”. “The aims and principles of Boy Scouts have remain- ed the same," he says. "To help boys dew/elm into reB- ponsible citizens by 'tro- viding opportunities for their mental, physical social and spiritual development.” 7 er " Executive Director. attended an (annual retire- ment party for Mr. Wheeler on Saturday, Noe. "s, at Améng the gifts he recede- edinehtdedatriptoEttgtttnd, a rocking chair and a gar- Drivé. Kitchener. Jim But- ler will succeed Mr. Wheel- Mr. Wheeler and his wife Winterizing should start with changing oil to a win- ter grade because thinner oil performs better in cold weather. An anti-freeze check, radiator flushing and inspection of hose con- nections is essential. Car owners should re- quest an electrical system check to include the battery. Terminals must be clean and free of corrosion, other- wise the required amp count of 250-270 won't reach the starter. Inspection of the ignition system should include points, spark plugs, con- densor cap, ignition coil and. of course, the gas and airlilter. Fan and power steering belts should be adjusted. The exhaust system should bechecked for leaks. Cable- operated parking brakes should be lubricated,