Local Scouts learn bike safety
build cars
receive awards
Photos courtesy of
Jennifer Cyr
The Cub Scouts of Pack 171, of Presque Isle, held their annual recruitment night on May 11. This year, they had a bike rodeo. Mark Fullen, from MoJo, came and spoke to the boys about bicycle safety and proper helmet wear. He also set up an obstacle course for the boys to try. A brand new bike helmet was raffled off and won by Caleb Ames. Fourteen boys and their siblings learned proper bike safety and enjoyed a night of bicycle riding. Presenting Fullen with a certificate of appreciation are, from left: Spencer Bragan, Cub Scout leader; Fullen; Dave Foster, Web master; and Cub Scouts Jacob Foster and Trace Cyr.
Troop 171’s Court of Honor was held May 9. The following Scout Rank Awards were presented: Tenderfoot — David Cyr, Caleb Hunter, David Hunter and Dylan Shaw; Second Class — David Cyr, Caleb Hunter and David Hunter; First Class — John Freeman; and Life — Thomas Freeman and Jimmy Steep. Merit Badge Awards went to: Citizenship in the World — Thomas Freeman, Michael Guerrette and Jimmy Stepp; Collections — David Cyr; Computers — David Cyr, Caleb Hunter, David Hunter, Dylan Shaw and Chris Stepp; Engineering — Thomas Freeman, Michael Guerrette and Chris Marquis; Fire Safety — David Cyr, John Freeman, Caleb Hunter, David Hunter and Chris Stepp; First Aid — Chris Marquis; Personal Fitness — Thomas Freeman, Michael Guerrette and Jimmy Stepp; and Personal Management — John Freeman. Pictured, from left, front row: Scoutmaster Tom Peary, John Freeman, Dylan Shaw, David Cyr and Chris Stepp. Back row, from left: Jimmy Steep, Thomas Freeman, Michael Guerette, David Hunter and Caleb Hunter. Absent from photo was Chris Marquis.
SEE HOW THEY HANDLE — The boys of Cub Scout Pack 171, of Presque Isle, recently learned more about the proper way to ride a bike and use a helmet. Here, the group prepares to try their riding skills on an obstacle course.
The boys of Cub Scout Pack 171 show off their finished cars — one of several projects they’ll undertake in order to earn an Arrow Point. Pictured, from left: Adam Woodsworth, Garrett Morneault, Mason Young, Trace Cyr, Chase Quirion and Alex Harvath.
CAR MANUFACTURING — In Cub Scouts the Scouts can earn “Arrow Points.” In order to earn an Arrow Point, a Scout needs to complete 10 requirements per arrow. The Cub Scouts of Pack 171 in Presque Isle were very busy the past few weeks doing one of the 10 requirements toward an Arrow Point. The Cub Scouts made Cub Cars. They — along with parents and their leader — cut, sawed, drilled, painted and more. It was a lot of work but worth it in the end. Here, the boys and their dads are busy at work. Pictured, in front: Chase Quirion and his dad, Adam Woodsworth. In the middle, three unidentified participants. In back: Trace Cyr and Garrett Morneault look on as Cub Scout Leader Kevin Young marks on of the boards for the boys.
Caleb Ames, a member of Boy Scout Pack 171, of Presque Isle, tries on the new helmet he won during a recent bike rodeo.
