On a very cold saturday morning, 14 boys and 6 adults from Troop 26 met at Big Five for a overnight backpacking trip. After about an hour we arrived at the trailhead. The weather was perfect and clear for a good day of hiking. It was 7 miles, but an … [Read more]
Baden Powell on Duty
We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it. - Baden Powell … [Read more]
Recipe of the Month: Creamy Tortellini
Creamy Tortellini (serves 4) Ingredients 2 pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini, uncooked (Substitute with dried tortellini) 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) cream cheese, cubed 1 cup milk 6 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese, … [Read more]
Hypothermia: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Hypothermia This problem occurs when weather conditions are such that body heat is lost more rapidly than it can be produced. Body temperature falls first in the extremities, then in the central "core areas; when irreversible changes due to low … [Read more]
Troop Committee Corner – December
Parent Committee Meeting The Parent Committee Meeting is this Tuesday December 3rd. Remember all parents are encouraged to attend. 2014 Dues Dues are due now. They are $125 each, $100 for a 2nd boy in the family. Adult registration is mandatory … [Read more]