BOY SCOUTS TEST OUTDOOR SKILLS IN REGIONAL CAMPOREE EVENT.Byline: Karen Thacker Community Columnist Boy Scouts and their leaders gathered April 24-25 for camping and competition in the annual Antelope Valley Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training Scout Camporee camp·o·ree n. An assembly or gathering of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts on a local or district level. [camp1 + (jamb)oree.] . More than 250 boys age 9 to 17 took part in a event, which for older boys included tests in building fires, setting up tents, marking trails, identifying map symbols, following compass readings, tying knots, and making and using a stretcher to carry a hypothetically injured companion. They had the chance to camp out two nights. About 500 visitors came to watch the scouts maneuver through 10 events. Finishing first overall was the Patriot patrol from Troop 76, followed by the Jack Rabbit jack rabbit the common American Hare. Called also Lepus californicus. patrol of Troop 39 and the Big Dogs of Troop 444. The Webelos competition for boys ages 9 and 10 was won by the Shark den of Pack 146. In second place was the Stars den of Pack 312 and in third was the Hawk den of Pack 693. Awards were also given out for individual events. In the remote clove hitch rope-tying competition, first place went to the Jack Rabbits, second to the Buffaloes, also from Troop 39, and third place was a tie between the Patriots and Shark Patrol of Troop 39. In flag raising, the Stooges of Troop 241 took first, the Big Dogs took second and the Patriots third. In the ``hot isotope'' competition - in which boys must maneuver a suspended item using ropes - first place went to the Little Green Men of Troop 334, second to the Eagles of Troop 541, and third to the Vikings of Troop 391. Obstacle course awards went to the Rug Rats of Troop 331 in first, the Rhinos of Troop 144 in second, and the Wolverines of Troop 586 in third. The uniform inspection was won by the Sharks, with the Flaming Arrows of Troop 37 in second and the Buffaloes in third. The campsite inspection was won by the Buffaloes, with the Jack Rabbits in second and the Eagles in third. LANCASTER - As part of an Eagle Scout project, Boy Scout Nathan Schory is organizing an emergency preparedness fair for all local residents. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 5 at the Church of Jesus Christ Church of Jesus Christ may refer to:
The free event will offer information and involvement from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Not to be confused with Los Angeles Fire Department. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), serves unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County, as well as 58 cities and towns that choose to have the county provide fire and EMS services, including the City of La , Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. , American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , National Guard, Civil Air Patrol  The U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). It was created on 1 December, 1941 by Administrative Order 9, with Maj. Gen. John F. and Army Corps of Engineers. There will be displays and demonstrations to help people prepare for natural or man-made disaster. |
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