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Boy Scouts earn medals for bravery (Gladwin, Michigan ) 11-21-2006
Boy Scout Troop 701 from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Midland recently presented the Boy Scouts of America Honor Medal to two brothers from the troop, Aaron and Nathan Sleight of Beaverton.

The Citizen, Auburn NY
Some years back, I had the opportunity to participate in an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for a young man from one of our local Boy Scout troops. When I arrived at the church where the ceremony was being held, I saw all of the usual attendees that you would expect to see at such an event #- scouts, scout leaders, family and friends. But at this event, there seemed to be an unusually large delegation from this new Eagle’s school - teachers, a guidance counselor, even the school principal. During the ceremony, each in turn had the opportunity to explain their relationship to this scout and how scouting had impacted that relationship.

Carthage Press - News
Some Carthage residents supported a young friend by donating blood Nov. 18.

As an eagle project for the Boy Scouts, Eddie Jones, a 16-year-old junior at Carthage High School, organized a blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

“He’s going to be very accomplished when he gets older,” said Jim Valenti, a friend helping Jones with the event. “He’s got a pure heart and a willing spirit. You can just look at him and know that he’ll go far.”

Porterville Recorder
Volunteerism is second nature to the Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s 2006 Male Youth of the Year, Monache High School senior Chris Cosart.

“Being active in the community, it’s just part of me,” Cosart said. “I just can’t stand to be at home doing nothing. It just feels good to be out and doing stuff.”

Scouts prepare turkey dinner
SPRINGFIELD - Anthony Martinez’s family has celebrated Thanksgiving in his native Dominican Republic for the past two years.

With his 6-year-old twin daughters, Patricia and Sarah Maria, receiving treatment at the Shriners Hospital for Children, Martinez thought they would spend Thanksgiving alone at the Ronald McDonald House without a turkey dinner.

from Cubmaster Chris

Enjoy the holiday!

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