"It's

never too late to join Boy Scouts," says

Michael Reese, district executive for the Flint

River Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

To

encourage boys who may have missed the initial

registration period, representatives from two

local Boy Scout troops and two Cub Scout packs

will be on hand Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 -

2:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Library.

High

school-age boys and girls are invited to come and

check-out "venturing," the newest facet

of the council's program. According to Reese,

venturing has replaced the traditional Explorers,

which has evolved over the years into career

experiences in areas such as law enforcement,

firefighting and paramedicine.

Venturing

was introduced in Fayette County about a year

ago, attracting boys from existing troops and

girls wanting an outdoor challenge. Two venturing

groups now exist. One focuses on golf and meets

at the Wendell Coffee Golf Center in Tyrone and

the other is a sailing group.

All

the rules and principles that apply to the Boy

Scouts of America also apply to venturing.

For

information about the Boy Scouts of America,

phone Reese at 770-632-6062.