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2 ND RUSSELL SCOUTING CELEBRATES 100 TH ANNIVERSARY
CHRISTOPHER SMITH christopher.smith@eap.on.ca
What started as a way to keep child- hood memories alive has turned into more than 100 years of environmental conservation and scouting activities. Russell 2 nd Scouting celebrated 100 years of scouting activities on October 23, inviting members of the community out to the J. Henry Tweed Conservation Area. The Scouts set up several demonstrations, including tree identification and water testing, and they had several iterations of past uniforms on display. They also led attendees, which included Mayor Pierre Leroux, in a scout chant. “We’re pretty cheesy in Scouts,” said Scout leader Bill Goodwin. “The cheesier the better.” The Scouts also unveiled a 100 th anniver- sary commemorative crest which combines elements of Canadian pride, such as the beaver and hockey sticks, with things that signify the conservation area. The Scout troop was formed only two years before the land donation, and they have a long history of activities taking place there. The land was donated to the South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) in 1980 by Alex and Mable Little and Jean Hay to preserve the natural beauty of the land for generations to come. Their children grew up exploring the forest and rivers there, and they didn’t want those experiences to be lost to the ravages of time. The SNC monitors the overall health of the forest. Approximately 600 trees are monitored for prolonged effects from the ice storm of 1998, and some will have to be removed due to an infestation of emerald ash borer. The 2 nd Russell Scout troop will help to plant 150 trees within the conservation area to replace those that must be removed. “These places build a community mem- ory,” said SNC team lead Pat Piitz. “They become a part of the neighborhood.” Emerald ash borer is a rising problem
Le scoutisme du 2e Russell forme aux techniques de survie depuis 100 ans maintenant, comme l’expliquent Bill Goodwin (à gauche) et Pat Piitz (à droite). – photo Christopher Smith
in eastern Ontario and western Quebec. A non-native species, the beetles infect certain species of ash tree, feeding on the leaves and inner bark of the tree resulting in a EJTSVQUJPOPGXBUFSBOEOVUSJFOUT*OBEEJUJPO to the health and safety risks posed by dead trees in high-traffic areas, an area’s ecosystem can be thrown into disarray by even a small infestation of borers. The SNC is monitoring the situation closely.
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Brunet 18 e tournoi de golf Subway Brunet / ACSM 2021 18 th Subway Brunet / CMHA Golf Tournament 2021
Une belle réussite!!!!
Les participants au tournoi de golf Subway Brunet ainsi que les commanditaires et les bénévoles sont fiers d’avoir ramassé un montant de 35 000$ pour l’année 2021.
SUR LA PHOTO DE GAUCHE À DROITE: Joanne Ledoux-Moshonas, Directrice Générale, Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (Champlain Est), Christian Brunet – Co-propriétaire Subway Brunet, Gisele Brunet – Coordonatrice, tournoi de golf Subway Brunet, Pascal Brunet – Co-propriétaire Subway Brunet
The scouts had several displays set up, including old uniforms and blankets covered in merit patches – photo Christopher Smith
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