The Minonk Boy Scout Troop 878 along with other area boy scouts enjoyed a trip to Wisconsin July 27 thru August 3, 2002. They stayed at the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout Reservation. The boys pitched their own tents, made their meals and were responsible for doing chores around the camp. They had a lot of fun activities to keep them busy while they were there. They learned how to water ski, had fun white water rafting and went to a ski show. They did a lot of swimming, went on a horseback trail ride and went canoeing. The boys enjoyed a beautiful lake to take in some fishing. A fun time was had by all and the boys are looking forward to a camping trip to Canada next summer. Those attending this trip were leaders: Don Gensler and Ron Redenius and troop members Andy Krischel, Patrick Howell, Broc Hovey, Patrick Tarmann and David Gensler.
On August 24, 2002 the boys enjoyed a trip to Rockford to have fun in the sun at Magic Waters. They enjoyed a day full of swimming and fun in the water. Those attending were Don and David Gensler, Patrick Howell, Broc Hovey and Patrick Tarmann. Family members also enjoyed the day outing with the scouts.
The boys annual popcorn sale will begin September 29 thru October 20, 2002. We have a new item to offer this year a 24-Pack Microwave variety pack. It will include butter light, butter, unbelievable butter, and the new kettle corn. If you have any questions about popcorn or would like to place an order please contact Jan Hovey at 309-432-3262.
If you have a boy who has completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old but under the age of 18 and is interested in joining our troop for many more adventures and fun please contact Don Gensler at 309-399-7651 or Ron Redenius at 309-432-2320.
September 15
Jeff Tarmann of 431 East Sixth was seriously injured in a fall from the roof of his house late
Wednesday afternoon. Tarmann was working on his roof when he fell 12 feet to a concrete landing.
He was found lying there by a neighbor who happened to be passing by. He was
airlifted by helicopter to St. Francis Hospital in Peoria Wednesday evening after paramedics and
nurses worked for 45 minutes to stabilize him for the trip.
Word was received Thursday morning that he was doing as good as can be expected.
Ridgeview crushed Fieldcrest in a Friday night home game. The Knights were
able to only rush for 35 yards and pass for 24 yards. Ridgview's
quarterback Kyle Simpson threw for 127 yards as the Knights record fell to 1-2.
A delegation of Chinese MBA students visited the Randy Johnson farm on Wednesday, September 18. The
thirty nine members of the group are on an extended ten month tour of the United States as part of
their MBA program.
The trip was organized by Judy Courson of Chicago who is a friend of Randy and Jeri Sue Johnson,
the host and hostess of the event. The group arrived at the Johnson farm at 10:00 a.m. State Representative
Keith Sommer gave a talk on Illinois government to the group after which lunch was served by the Johnsons.
After lunch the group heard a talk by Fieldcrest Superintendent Michael Stagliano. He explained how the
Fieldcrest school system is organized and how it is supported by our tax dollars. Stagliano also fielded
the questions posed by the group.
Group leader Jeff Wang from Chicago explained that the members of the group had about ten years of experience at
their profession before they entered the MBA program which is sponsored and controlled by the Chinese government.
The members represent a rather elite segment of the population. The purpose of their visit here in the United
States is to learn how our economy and governmental units function.
After the visit, the group was bussed to the farm of Jeff Barth near Flanagan where they saw the machinery
used to harvest the crops.
To see more pictures of the visit, click here.
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