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The scouts of Troops 24 and 52 have been busy planning events for the late winter and early spring.

A successful spaghetti dinner and silent auction was held February 13 at the Coulee Dam Community Church.  Local business donated items for the silent auction and Troop 52 imad a patriotic themed quilt for the auction while Troop 24 made centerpieces for the dinner tables.

 This month the scouts particpated in Polar Bear held at Summit Lake with several other troops from the area.  Winter rescue training was one of the events that will be taught by local search and rescue team.

 On March 25 the scouts will hold a “Spring into Summer” bazaar at the Vet Center in Electric City. Interested vendors should call Joan Emerson at 425-770-3174 for an application. The cost for tables in $20.00.

 Proceeds from fund raising events help our scouts go to summer camp which costs $500.00 per scout.  The scouts are excited to have these community events which teach them valuable skills and help our troops to be more involved in our local community.