Scouting news

Troop 53 will have its 89th annual chili feed Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt. Tickets will be available at the door.

Troop 55, chartered by Westside Presbyterian Church, held its annual movie night and camp-in Dec. 27 at the Troop 55 cabin. Scouts watched “Iron Man” and then enjoyed an intermission of pizza, chips, cookies and soda before watching “Hancock.”

Scouts attending were Jamie Braden, Tyler Archinal, Tyler Robbins, Tyler Hanson, Tyler “Bob” Barnes, Ben Maloun, Jeremy Woodhead, Nick Pippert, Ian Gent, Stephen Fulton, Michael Heschmeyer, Isaac Remboldt, Connor Remboldt, Daniel Spencer-Clapp, John Bennett IV, Josh Gore and Gage Buffington.

Scouters attending and spending the night were Scott Braden, Cammie Braden, Nicolette Bennett, Brian Heschmeyer and Kevin Barnes.

Scouters attending part of the evening and assisting in Boards of Review were Tom Gore and Rick Heschmeyer.

The troop would also like to congratulate the advancements of Daniel Spencer-Clapp, Tenderfoot; Michael Heschmeyer, Second Class; and Nick Pippert, Star.

Pack 3370, chartered by the Deerfield PTO, held its Pinewood Derby Jan. 17 at Plymouth Congregational Church. Winners were:

• Tiger: Caelan Cordes, first; Matthew Brandenburger, second; Robert Messineo, third; and Matthew Brandenburger, best design.

• Wolf: Max Lillich, first; Lane Brungardt, second; Logan Barbee, third; and Jake Viscomi, best design.

• Bear: Caleb Schletzbaum, first; Dylan Kofford, second; Jose Nicolas, third; and Blake Nations, best design.

• Webelos I: Denver Jones, first; Drake Riner, second; Isaac Slane, third; and Isaac Slane, best design.

• Webelos II: Johnathon Mitts, first; Seth Winchester, second; Logan Dedloff, third; and Logan Dedloff, best design.

• Overall Pack winners: Max Lillich, Wolf, first; Lane Brungardt, Wolf, second; and Denver Jones, Bear, third.

Boy Scout Troop 60, chartered to First Baptist Church, held a Junior Leadership Training Jan. 9-11. Scouts attending were Mason Davis, Eric Glogau, Blake Haley, Caelen Golledge, Tyler Kendrick, Steven Ozaki and Darren Rawlings.

The Troop also participated on a Klondike campout Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Melvern Lake. Scouts attending were Mason Davis, Eric Glogau, Jake Keary, Steven Ozaki and Darren Rawlings. Leaders attending were Cindy Glogau, Dave Ozaki and Richard Rawlings.

On Feb. 4, the Troop participated in Scout Sunday at First Baptist Church. Scouts attending were Mason Davis, Eric Glogau, Jake Keary, Steven Ozaki and Darren Rawlings. Adults attending were Cody Knapik, assistant scout leader, Beth Knapik, church liaison, Dave Ozaki, scout Leader, and Richard Rawlings, committee member.