Ravalli Republic from Hamilton, Montana • 5

Good things come in small groups The current issue of "Utne Reader" contains a series of articles espousing the advantages of a salon, roughly defined as a small group people committed to straight talk. "Utne" itself is probably not on anybody's Sunday School reading list as it is aggressive, controversial and abrasive, (which suits me okay) but the discussion of salons intersects in many ways with what churchgoers understand as small group Bible studies. Stephanie Mills, author of the article, "Salons and Beyond," quotes anthropologist Margaret Mead as saying, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." (Page 77 MarchApril 1991). "Small groups have always been the locus of change," Mills writes.

we risk talking about something we really care about it's infectious." She suggests that men and women of various interests and abilities would do better to interact with one another, and that such interaction can lead to a better society. "The dreamers, the leaders and the theoreticians may be members of separate circles that need to intersect to be useful to society as a whole," she writes. Such groups are not terribly "productive," she says, but have proven "enormously influential." Small groups tend to work that way. They take on a life of their own based on the impetus, the strengths and the weaknesses supplied by each member. An upward glance This column sponsored by Ravalli County Ministerial Association and Dairy Queen Tim Cummings As a small group leader of a group of college students at a month-long camp in the Colorado Rockies, I can testify to the various "personalities" of a small group.

The first year, my group was very outspoken, conversant, and could focus well together on a single subject. We took a sense of pleasure and pride from belonging to one another. It's not that we were all alike, but we were agreed to dialogue within one another's range. The second year my group was a fragmented mass of inattentive, unfocused participants. When we met together, we all became coldthroated.

The group's groupishness was as fragile as a soap bubble. There is always a risk involved in attending a small group. Sometimes they gel, and sometimes they don't. Sometimes they are stimulating, and sometimes they create a drain. A small group that "works" is one of the best things waiting to happen out there.

Scouts hold annual Klondike Derby The Annual Scouting Klondike Derby was held at Charles Waters Campground on Jan. 25 and 26. Eight inches of snow covered the ground and with daytime temperatures of at least 10 degrees below zero, more than 600 Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts with their parents and leaders braved one of the coldest outings in several years. The aim of the Klondike Derby is to teach the Scouts winter survival and preparedness, and to have them work as a team in all their activities. Overnight camping was for the Cub Scouts, with daytime activities at the same campground.

The Boy Scouts spent the night at Larry Creek Campground, and then held their activities the next day. Both campgrounds are north of Stevensville. The wintertime activity started Friday night with a campout for all Boy Scouts ages 12-18. Starting with a fire at 9 p.m. along with songs and skits from each patrol, 17 patrols were in attendance from throughout the Bitterroot Valley.

With high humidity that night, fires were hard to start and keep going. The Cub Scout activities were supervised by Larry Nelson from Stevensville. They played games that tested their winter skills and agility. Teams were set up to compete in snowshoe races, ski races, pine cone toss, and rescue races. Ravalli County Search and Rescue member Merrill Hill from Stevensville talked about winter outdoors and preparedness, hypothermia, frostbite, and how to pack for the cold.

The Cub Scout Sheepskin Award, the top award for overall best pack performance, was won by the Stevensville LDS Pack 91. The Presidential Award was given to Florence Pack 15 for having the most top scores in the activities. The Boy Scout activities were supervised by Randy Mineer of Births At Marcus Daly Memorial Hos- Feb. 6 William and Bonita pital: Behee, Stevensville, girl, 5 pounds, Feb. 1 Brad and Nancy Poll- 3 ounces.

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Something To Think About DON DOWLING DIRECTOR ON VIEWING Viewing the body of the de- along from a shocked denial of ceased can serve an important the death to a recognition and function for the survivors, ac- possible final acceptance of it. cording to studies done by a In the same light, the other number of respected social sci- parts of the funeral service all entists. Though it is true that have their place and importance. there are elements of disguise in People gather together, acthe preparation of the body for knowledge the death, share in the funeral, these efforts are no the grief, participate in the more the basis of the funeral mourning rites, and witness 1 the ceremony than the use of cos- final disposition of the body. metics or a veil is the basis for a wedding.

Rather, the attempt to conceal the ravages of suffering or trauma are only an attempt to facilitate a rather positive part of DOWLING FUNERAL HOME the ceremony. Viewing the per- 415 South Second Street son as best remembered can Hamilton 363-1111 help move the grieving survivors Owned Established Page 5 Ravalli Republic, Hamilton, Mar. 1, 1991 Corvallis honor roll Freshmen Those earning a 4.0 GPA or above include: Martha Jessop, Violet Eileen Jessop, Lucinda Leuchtman, Aram Peterson and Jill Price. Those students on the regular honor roll include: Ormand Allred, Angela Bailey, Pete Brion, C.J. Christensen, Achsa Davis, Harrison Dye, Stephanie Gonzalez, Maria Heuser, Jesse Jessop, Leslie Jessop, Louis Jessop, Ian Kenny, Dan Kraft, Faith Ann Lee, Kathleen Lewis, Alan Maki, Justin Merth, Ryan Nelson, Katherine Roberts, Carrie Stark, Angelina Steuer, Jessica Warner, Clinton Lyn Weidow, Martha Wissenbach, Amber Wood, April Zito and Dan Zito.

Sophomore Those with a 4.0 GPA or above include: Aaron Holmberg, Rachel Jessop, Cheryl Monk and Douglas Wissenbach. The following students made the regular honor roll: Mary Allred, Amber Dunbar, Christina Heuser, Becky Huls, Angela Jessop, Dave Jessop, Keith Jessop, Randall Jessop, Shane Jessop, Trudy Medlar, Nikki Meyer, Julie Moeller, Brandon Neal, Sandy Pappas, Lynn Race, Kelli Rodewald, Kyle Rodewald, Jimi Ann Scofield, Tonya Smith, Kyra Lyn Sullivan, Yaeko Sumida, Colin Wescott, Darcie Wolfe and Jennifer Zak. Juniors Those with a 4.0 GPA or higher include: Deborah Allred, Brian Chesebro, Daniel Lair and Bonnie Thompson. Those on the regular honor roll include: Eric Christensen, Rachelle DuBose, Andrea Ewing, Todd Harris, Tammy Hopingardner, Tara Osburn, Christa Ritter, Randy Robinson, Vicki Snyder, Amy Spencer, Cynthia Stoker, Chelle Taylor, Suzanne Thurman, Jeff Tintzman and David Zito. Seniors Those with a 4.0 GPA or higher include: Jem Lewis, Matt Rebsom and Cotton Seed.

Those on the regular honor roll include: Nick Axtell, Colleen Buker, Ryan Hilary Dutton, Kristie Foley, Trent Frost, Sari Hershberger, Matt Hurless, Karen Jessop, Joe Johnson, John Leuchtman, Jeff Lewis, Faron Lyons, Jody Miller, Deborah Openshaw, Jason Smith, Tammie Weidow and Amy Westcott. CONTINENTAL SINGERS Live in concert presenting "Set Them Free" Tuesday, March 5 7:00 p.m. Assembly of God Church Corner of 6th Main, Hamilton, Mt. FREE TO THE PUBLIC EVERYONE INVITED For further information, call 363-2510 Invite-A-Friend EZ 2 LUV Blue rolling mountains just a few at the reasons Montana's write Governor Stan Stephens and he'll send thy nos and relates a personal invitation to visit Montana. Stevensville.

Starting at 9 a.m., 17 patrols of boys with their homemade sleds readied at the starting gate for a day of team competition. Each patrol packed its sleds with many items (kindling, matches, firewood, compass, etc.) but did not know when or where they would use them. Extra points were given if the patrol made a new sled for this year. Ribbons were awarded forfirst, second and third place for the troops using the least amount of time to accomplish the task at the station. The sled race was won by Troop 99 of Pinesdale with a time of 8.5 minutes.

The Boy Scout Presidential Award went to Troop 99 of Pinesdale for the most first places. A special thanks goes to the Ravalli County Road Department for opening and sanding the road, and to the National Forest Service for the use of the campground. February was National Scout- -ObituaryDora V. Patterson Dora V. Patterson, 88, of Corvallis, died Thusday morning in Hamilton at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the DalyLeach Chapel. Hospice of the Bitteroot offers support for the terminally ill and their families and bereavement support. 363-2211 or 363-1437 P.O. Box 1697, Hamilton the Bahai Faith Uniting the One heart at a time For Information Call 961-4916 ing Month, which commemorates more than 75 years of Scouting. Scouts throughout the valley wore their uniforms to school and church to earn merit badges, and each Scouting Troop held a Blue Gold Banquet.

Scouting provides boys with as many experiences as possible that will help them grow up and assume responsibilities and become morally strong. Cub Scouting starts at age 8, Bobcat; age 9, Wolf; age 10, Bear; age 11, Weblos; and ages 12 and up go into Boy Scouts where they have until they turn 18 to earn their Eagle Scout Rank. The next big outdoor valleywide Scouting activity will be the Scout-O-Rama in May held in Hamilton. Boy Scouting is for boys ages 8- 18. Anyone interested or who would like more information about the Scouting program, call Scouting District Chairman Bud Recht at 821-3843.

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