Scouting news
Boy Scout Troop 64, chartered to the Eudora Lions Club, had its spring Court of Honor March 9 at the Eudora Learning Center. Senior patrol leader Connor Bradley led the troop and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance and Scout Oath and Law. Two patrols presented brief skits.
Scoutmaster Glenn Jackson, assisted by Bradley, presented the following recognitions:
Life Scout Jonathan Morrison received the square knot for the God and Life Award, earned through his church. Morrison previously received the God and Church Award; Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Morrison received the God and Country Service square knot and bead; and Eagle Scout Nathan Gentleman received a Bronze Palm for completing an additional five merit badges after reaching Eagle rank.
Earning merit badges since the last Court of Honor were:
Camping — Alex Whitten.
Communication — Alex Whitten.
Emergency Preparedness — Connor Bradley, Nathan Bradley, Alex Whitten, Patrick Bradley, Evhan Sours and Simon Elwell.
First Aid — Patrick Bradley, Chance Hamm and Devon Middleton.
Geology — Tom Stanley.
Hiking — Nathan Gentleman.
Personal Management — Jonathan Morrison.
Personal Fitness — Jonathan Morrison.
Pioneering — Tom Stanley, Jonathan Morrison, Connor Bradley, Nathan Bradley, Alex Whitten, Patrick Bradley, Colin Forsberg, Nathan Gentleman and Andrew Rome.
Reptile and Amphibian Study — Jonathan Morrison.
Rowing — Tom Stanley.
Safety– Nathan Gentleman.
Small Boat Sailing — Jonathan Morrison.
Wilderness Survival — Tom Stanley.
Other Scouts present were Steven Wimmer and Webelo Scout George Watts.
Troop Committee Chairman Roy Lytle presented certificates of appreciation to Glenn Jackson, Jim Morrison, Jerry Criqui, Damon Bradley, John Scott and Amye Scott. Lytle also presented thank-you certificates to Heidi Briery, Duane Gentleman and the Eudora Lions Club.
District Commissioner John Scott gave certificates of appreciation to former Scoutmasters Pete Lawson and Jim Guy for their years of service to Troop 64, and to Glenn Wineinger, who has served as president of the Eudora Youth Service Organization since 1976. Scott also thanked everyone who helped with the Feb. 8 Scout Sunday service.
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Pack 3057, chartered by the St. John Catholic School PTO, had its Pinewood Derby Jan. 24 in the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church social hall. Winners were:
Tiger Den — Andrew Flynn, first; Bryce Smith, second; Tanner Erwin, third; and Gavin Carver, Boys’ Choice and People’s Choice.
Wolf Den 1– Ethan Anderson, first; Reed Pfeifer, second; Joe Loats, third; Joe Loats, Boys’ Choice; and Braden Augustine, People’s Choice.
Wolf Den 2 — Luke Thonen, first; Davis Reed, second; Bradley Bunting, third; and Aaron Reed, Boys’ Choice and People’s Choice.
Bear Den — Stephen Cory, first; Jacob Lashley, second; Donovan Tabares, third; Jacob Lashley, Boys’ Choice; and Ethan Huslig, People’s Choice.
Webelos I — John Anderson, first; Mark Smith, second; Ben Hill, third; and Ryan Glogau, Boys’ Choice and People’s Choice.
Webelos II (Cobra/Wolverines) — Brandon Bunting, first; Aidan Schaplowsky, second; Gabe Magee, third; and Aidan Schaplowsky, Boys’ Choice and People’s Choice.
Overall Pack winners: Brandon Bunting, Cobra/Wolverine, first; John Anderson, Webelos I, second; and Ethan Anderson, Aidan Schaplowsky and Luke Thonen, all tied for third.
Open Class — Chris Anderson, first; Jack Pfeifer, second; Rich Bireta, third; and Chris Anderson with his Golf Design, Boys’ Choice and People’s Choice.

