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Weekend adventure

by Tracey Coleman
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Shawn Godby takes in the view.

Cub Scouting builds patriotism and moral character, according to Cubmaster Mike Godby of Russell Springs.

“Boys learn by what they do,” Godby said. This is like a family, “not just a bunch of boys that get together.” It’s also fun, the scouts of Cub Pack 241 agreed.

About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories.

Sticking his face out of the warm tent, Cub Scout Joe Willard said, “The fire’s lit,” as he led his friends into the cold Saturday morning air. When another scout came out of the tent with some frost brushed on his jacket, scout Ricky Harris said laughing.

“He slept in his coat and came out frostbitten.”

About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Shawn Godby takes in the view.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Boycott patches.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Nathan Talent blowout a flaming marshmallow.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Brandon Sheperd packs up his tent at the end of the campout.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Brandon Sheperd salutes the flag during the morning flag ceremonies.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Joe Willard crawls out of his tent to warm himself beside the morning fire.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Stephen Godby is illuminated by the campfire.
A dog guards his territory on Reeder Rd.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Shawn Godby is a little apprehensive while Daniel Wilson of the Russell Co. Rescue Squad demonstrates some rescue equipment .
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Peaceful campground at dawn.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Themie Sheperd helps his pack recite their pledge from memory.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Shawn Godby takes in the view.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Campers enjoy themselves around the fire.
About 12 scouts camped out at the Russell Springs Fairground, eating outdoors, playing games, sleeping in tents and, generally, making memories. Brandon Sheperd tries to scare his tent mates with a ghost story.