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Article: Boy Scouts' values treasured as centennial approaches; National tour brings mural, appreciation to Treasury Valley.(LOCAL NEWS)
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- Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
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- June 10, 2009
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Byline: Sandy Meindersma
RUTLAND - The Boy Scouts are gearing up for a big celebration; on Feb. 8, Boy Scouting will turn 100.
The celebration began Monday for the Mohegan Council, as Executive Director John S. Garee and Council Commissioner Walter Josti were presented with a copy of the "Century of Values" mural at Treasure Valley Scout Reservation.
The mural was commissioned by the Detroit Area Boy Scout Council in honor of the Boy Scout centennial, and 14 road teams will be delivering copies of the mural to each of the 300 Boy Scout councils in the lower 48 states. The teams also present a certificate of thanks to the staff of each council ...