Scouting news

Boy Scouts from Troop 64, chartered to the Eudora Lions Club, conducted its annual Christmas Court of Honor and Party on Dec. 17 at the Eudora Learning Center, 10th and Main streets.

Twenty-six members and their families enjoyed skits and songs, and the Scouts received merit badges and rank advancements that were earned since summer camp. Scoutmaster Glenn Jackson served as master of ceremonies, assisted by Senior Patrol Leader Joseph Walker.

Steven Wimmer received the Citizenship in the World, Law and Emergency Preparedness merit badges and his Tenderfoot rank. Connor Bradley received Citizenship in the World and Personal Fitness merit badges and First Class rank.

Nathan Bradley received Citizenship in the Nation and Personal Fitness merit badges and First Class rank. Colin Forsberg received the Surveying merit badge. Nathan Gentleman received Traffic Safety, Crime Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Law and Fingerprinting merit badges. Alex Whitten received the Archery merit badge. David Lewis received Hiking, Personal Management, Rifle Shooting and Communication merit badges.