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ment. His wife, Olave St. Claire: ' Powell, is considered as the initiator of Girl Guides. But here in Stoufiville, no one did more to promote the venerable Cub/ Scout institu- tion than Stuart Bellamy. Now 84 and living alone, Mr. Bellamy has many years of scouting memories to occupy his mind, scouting reminiscences that span four decades. From a Cub Scout at seven to a Cub Scout leader at 46, Mr. Bellamy saw hun- dreds of adolescent boys grow into mature adults, thanks to his dedication and guidance. One of these was his own son Rennie who, along with Blair Clarkson and brothers Wynand and Gerry Egberts, were recipients of coVeted Queen’s Scout in Canada medals. Lifetime in Scouting moulded many boys Gerry also received the renowned Bushman’s Thong award. They are believed to be the only Stoufiville boys so honoured. Mr. Bellamy/S entire life has been one of distinction, not the least of which is the fact he was born in jail. That’s a story in itself. On the day of his birth. Feb. 22, 1924, ‘a raging bliz- zard snowed in the Langstaff area of Markham Township. All roads were blocked. Stuart’s father, Alfred Belâ€" lamy, had no choice but to hitch up the horse and sleigh and drive wife Hilda to the neighbouring Jail Farm on the north side of Hwy. 7 where a resident physician waswaiting. “I can Honestly say I was born in jail,” he laughs. Later, Stuart’s parents, along with two brothers and two sisters, moved to M« mins where Bellamy Sr. obtained work in the mines. It was there, Stuart conâ€" tracted tuberculosis, then a dreaded disease that placed him in hospital for seven years. .I The malady seriously afiected his right hip, forc- ing doctors to remove a bone from his left leg in order to fuse the disabled joint. “For (18 months), I was confined to a body cast from my chin to my he recalls, “I had to learn to walk all over again.”_ _ Otherv health problems followed including a rup- tured appendix, two artificial knees and a bout with throat cancer. 7 When the Second World As for scom War began, the Bellamy changed. family returned to Toron- to. There. Stuart met and ]im Thom later married lune Burk- mident who holder. area newspa In 1960. they took up l’eSi- than 50 years. “I guess I was too tough to die,” he says. ord Robert Baden Powell has long been recognized as the founder of the world Scout move- dence in Stoufi’ville, moving to a home built in 1867. Mrs. Bellamy died in 1997. Holding the posi- tion of Akela with the lst Stouffville Cubs, Mr. Belâ€" lamy remembers the troop meeting regularly in the basement of Stouffville United Church. They were a great bunch of boys, he says. Ages ranged from seven to 13 years. He also remembers the wonderâ€" ful support provided by Glad- ys Clarkson, Blair‘s mother. “We could always count on her to provide the food." he said. AS good as this associa- tion was, the best was yet to come. Last year, Stuart was invited by Rennie to attend the 100th anniversary of the world Scout jamboree host- ed in the home of scouting, Gilwell, England. Rennie felt it appropriate his father should be present because Mr. Bellamy’s birth- day and Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday fell on the same date, Feb. 22. Stuart jumped at the chance. “It was wonderful," Stuart says, “Scouts attended from all over the world.” He had his photograph taken with Lord Baden-Pow- ell’s grandson and remained there two weeks, staying with his son and daughter- in-law. Roaming Around with Jim Thomas Rennie’s son, Stuart In, lives in Oxford. He graduated with a master of arts degree. Mr. Bellamy attended his grandson's graduation. r This fall, he'll attend his granddaughter Catherine’s university graduation. She resides in Manchester. When not traveling back and forth across the pond, Mr. Bellamy busies himself collecting stamps, a hobby he's enjoyed for 77 years. “I always wanted to be an opera singer," he says. “Now, all I can do is hum.” He also accumulates opera tapes. As a boy, he remembers music being very important in his parents’ home, almost as important as scouting in his own home. As for scouting, nothing’s changed. 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