In 1978, Roger Jones took over as Scoutmaster. Trips to Canada, the National Jamboree, and the 1980 Winter Olympics were among the exciting activities the troop took part in under Jones' leadership. Also in 1980 Troop #70 was inducted into the Century Club.
In 1982 Jones turned over the position of Scoutmaster to John Dorsey. High Adventures to Canada, Maine, and Philmont took place over the next two years. In 1984, Troop #70 began its tradition of regularly inviting Webelos Scouts on camping trips.
Bernie McKay signed on as Scoutmaster in 1984, overseeing another trip to Philmont during his tenure. In 1986 Barry Myers took over the leadership of the troop, just in time to attend its next High Adventure trip to Canada.
Two years later in 1988 Myers left the position and, seeing a need for his services, Spencer Stradley, a longtime troop committee member and Assistant Scoutmaster, stepped into the role.
The troop would gain its first long-term Scoutmaster since Grafton in Rick Murray, who took over the mantle in 1989. The troop became more active in its camping during his term, culminating in the troop's return to High Adventure with a trip to Maine in 1995. Tradition also became a mainstay, with the adoption of the troop nickname, "Peacemakers," as well as the establishment of permanent patrol names, beginning with the Warrior Patrol.
Murray stayed with the troop as Scoutmaster until 1996, seeing his two sons through the troop. Upon Murray's retirement, Matt Bib, himself a Troop #70 Eagle Scout, agreed to take the position, and continues to serve so today.
The troop has continued to grow in the areas of camping, leadership, and tradition. Troop #70 has continued its high adventure program, sending crews to Florida Sea Base in 1997, 2001 and 2005 and returning to Maine High Aventure in 1999, 2003 and 2007. In addition to the Warrior Patrol, the troop has established the Cherokee and Brave patrols, each patrol accepting new scouts on a rotating basis.
The troop has maintained strong ties with its sponsoring organization, which has since been renamed Silverside Church. The troop has also increased its participation in the Order of the Arrow, and for the first time in troop history has a troop member in a Chapter leadership position.
Troop #70, now in its 36th year, has had over 250 troop members and 55 Eagle Scouts, and is stronger than ever. Through commitment to camping, service, and tradition the Peacemakers are firm in their dedication to the ideals of Scouting.
