Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Geocaching comes to Sam Wood




Camp Sam Wood now has 12 Geocaches for campers to find! Some Geocaches will be easy to find, some tricky, and a few are quite challenging. There are regular caches, multi-caches, mystery/puzzle caches, and even a night cache! For many Geocachers the thrill is in the hunt and the primary goal is to sign the logbook stored in the cache. But many love the caches that contain items for trading, and several of the caches at camp are provisioned with various Scouting patches or tchotchkes, so come prepared with your own items for trading! The camp now boasts 10 private caches that are available only to campers at Sam Wood and are not listed on Geocaching.com, and 2 public caches that were hidden by non-Scouting Geocachers on or near camp and are listed on Geocaching.com. The project to hide the caches was launched by a Scout who recently participated in NYLT and used the project to complete his ticket. A pdf file is available with all the information needed to find all 12 caches. Ask about the Geocaches when confirming your reservations, or inquire with the ranger when you arrive at camp. Don't forget, when you find a cache you are expected to put it back exactly where you found it (or where it belongs). Now go have fun and explore the camp!



Monday, April 18, 2016

Craig Bacon reminisces about Scouting

Craig Bacon is the deputy Niagara County historian. Reflecting on the past is not only his vocation but his avocation. He loves to write about history, including his personal history, which he does through his "Reminiscing" series. His newest installment looks at the memories he had in Scouting. Good stuff!

http://niagaraswatercooler.blogspot.com/2016/04/reminiscing-always-prepared-youre-in.html

Monday, April 4, 2016

Ray Schndeider has passed away

The Iroquois Trail Council has lost a great friend...







Raymond John Schneider of Lockport, NY passed away on March 30, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Tonawanda, NY on February 25, 1930, the son of Louis and Elizabeth Potel Schneider.

Always active, Ray enjoyed photography and gardening and contributing his talents in whatever ways he could to the many organizations in which he was active.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris (Lander) Schneider. Ray is survived by two sons Carl (Nancy) Schneider of West Union, OH and Keith Schneider of Treasure Island, Fl, and five grandchildren, Jourdan (Kyle) Morgan, Nicholas Schneider and Elisa Schneider of Lockport,NY; Dean Schneider of Daytona, FL and Marci Schneider of West Union, OH and a daughter-in-law, Pattie Schneider of Lockport.

Ray served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Ray retired from NYSEG as an engineer and enjoyed staying in contact with fellow retirees. He was also a lifelong member and active parishioner of the First United Church of Middleport.

Ray is remembered for his dedication to the Boy Scouts of America where he earned numerous awards and recognition during his 53 years as a volunteer including: the Silver Beaver and the George Meany Award.

Relatives and friends may call at Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. at 2670 Main Street, Newfane on Tuesday, April 5 from 4-8pm where services will be held on April 6 at 10 AM. Interment will be in West Ridgeway Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Iroquois Trail Council – Boy Scouts of America would be appreciated by the family.