Fight the after-Christmas blues with indoor tourism (3) Dec 30, 2008
Organized into five main exhibit areas the museum displays western life, pioneer life, early day oil industry, Indian life and the Boy Scouts. The Boy Scout exhibit centers around the first Boy Scout troop in the United States, which was founded in Pawhuska in 1909. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Keynotes for Dec. 4 Dec 4, 2008
Assisting in the door-to-door collections were members of the Hudson Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and Grace Baptist Church youth. Town clerk Joan Wordell, who coordinated the event, said the 9,300 pound total was a record amount. (Hudson Sun, MA)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
The 45th annual Cabaret Internationale, presented by Snake River Council of Boy Scouts of America, will feature pianist Jon Schmidt at King Fine Arts Center. A silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the concert at 7:45 p.m. Schmidt's music is equal parts classical, contemporary and rock 'n' roll, and redefines the new age genre. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Valley events Oct 16, 2008
She is also a volunteer for Crime Stoppers, The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America, RRHS Band Boosters, The Odessa of the Minds, and has led the youth (EYC) of All Saints Episcopal Church as well as many other organizations in the community. The board is selling raffle tickets for two 250 gas cards for two for 5 and can be purchased at All Saints' church office, Wilkie Real Estate in Roanoke Rapids and on the Lake, Strickland Real Estate office, Collier Harley Davidson, or one of the realtors. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Gerald Lawhorn, 62, started PetroSouth chain Oct 15, 2008
The former Eagle Scout from Sylvester also lavished money on the Boy Scouts, purchasing 500 acres for a canoe base and another 200 acres later. In the early 1980s, Lawhorn invented a system where gas could be bought at the pump using a credit or debit card. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Plans for medical mall at former Target fall through Oct 5, 2008
Also, beginning Oct. 15, the store again will be selling See's Candy with proceeds to benefit Cub and Boy Scouts. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Stanford News Sep 11, 2008
Loads of food choices will also be available, including popcorn and cotton candy sold by the Boy Scouts, the UCC bake sale, Grange Snack Bar, Lions Club sausage and pepper subs, Grange Chicken barbecue and the Ladies Auxiliary ice cream booth. Of special note are the Lions Club "Early Bird" breakfast sandwiches, which are available this year again after first making an appearance last year. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Swampscott artisan helps Calvin Lam with Eagle Scout project Jun 29, 2008
The Boy Scouts serve boys between 11 and 17 with interests in all-weather camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, canoeing, whitewater rafting, community service, etc ... The Boy Scouts and Troop 53 are not affiliated with a particular religion and the boys need not be a member of St. John's Church or have been a member of the Cub Scout program to attend. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
Residents are invited to Pierce Park for a cookout sponsored by the boy scouts. Free swim at the Codman Pool begins at noon, soccer and baseball on the Center and Smith fields begins at 1:30 p.m. and tennis sign-up starts at 12:45 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m., a local favorite Ghetto Fabulous will play live music on Codman Field and fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. In the event of rain, fireworks will be rescheduled for July 6. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
Boy Scouts are coming on board as we descend to shore. They're here for a visit that includes an IMAX theater presentation, flight simulator experience and sleepover. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Memorial Day ceremonies on slate May 25, 2008
The procession will be led by bagpiper Bob Phillips, followed by the Color Guard for American Legion Post 27, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Derick Jurgenson, keynote speaker U.S. Navy Lt. Susan Craun, the Honor Guard for VFW Post 209, VFW Post 1507 member Dave Fowlkes, the Patriotic Order for the Knights of Columbus, the Missoula Civil Air Patrol Color Guard, the Boy Scouts of America Honor and Color Guards, the Girl Scouts of America Color Guard, VFW Post 209 Auxiliary chaplain Marian... (Missoulian, MT)
Classifieds 5/2/08 May 3, 2008
220 W. Washington Proceeds for Boy Scouts Troop 294. GARAGE SALES Garage sale for Life Bake Sale1313 N. Ann St. Sat. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Communities to roll out red carpet May 2, 2008
Among them are the Boy Scouts with a flea market at the Masonic Lodge, the Daughters of Isabella with a bake sale downtown, 4-H clubs selling ice cream and food sales by the Livingston County Assembly of God. Most other towns had activities (other than garage sales) in one location in 2007, prompting Pontiac to do the same this year. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Around Town: May 2 to May 9 May 2, 2008
May has again been declared Anti-Litter Month in Pembroke, thanks to Troop 43 Boy Scouts whose request was recently granted by the Board of Selectmen. Troop 43 members will be picking up litter around town, but obviously they can t get to every street and neighborhood, so I hope each one of you who is reading this will join in the effort and pick up litter around your neighborhood. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Learning Notes Apr 21, 2008
ACTON On a recent Saturday, Acton's Scout Pack 70 held its annual Blue & Gold Dinner to wrap up the year, and to send off the scouts that are going from Webelos II into Boy Scouts. It was a fun, festive and engaging time for all. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Murphys Irish Day 2008 Mar 5, 2008
They are Hillary Watts, Future Farmers of America, Courtney Melenchek, 4H, Sarah Pesout, Girl Scouts of America, and Josh Hecocks, Boy Scouts of America. Other young people of the area will be represented in the parade by members of the Brownies, Cub, Boy, and Girl Scouts, Faith Lutheran, Murphys, Puzzle Pieces and St. Patrick's preschools, and the Michelson Extended Day program. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Feb 9, 2008
As an organization, their funds are used to help Marion County children, through After Prom parties, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and other ways. There will also be 24 booths for vendors at the event, selling arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
James Walter Miller, 67, of Harrison Jan 20, 2008
In the summer of 1957, Jim attended the World Jamboree of the International Boy Scouts in Brussels, Belgium. Jim lived 10 years in New York City and Brooklyn, N.Y., where he owned and operated an antique store. (Newton County Times, AR)
Boy Scout in Maldives foils would-be assassin Jan 9, 2008
Boy scouts in Maldives receive training in first aid. A photograph of the boy on the Web site of the Haveeru daily showed him wearing a blue uniform with a blue kerchief around his neck, waiting in line to greet the president. (International Herald Tribune)
Former businessman, Kossman, dies at 60 Dec 20, 2007
Kossman had a lifelong interest and commitment to Boy Scouts, and was a member of Troop 23, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout ... In lieu of flowers, Chester has requested that donations be made to any of the following: Chester Kossman Fellowship Fund, Boy Scouts of America, Chickasaw Council, 171 S. Hollywood Street, Memphis, TN 38112-4802, Chester Kossman Scholarship, Methodist Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 42048, Memphis, TN 38174. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
County Lines for December 2, 2007 Dec 2, 2007
Steve Ford, the son of the late President Gerald R. Ford, will be the guest speaker Wednesday at the annual member dinner of the Los Padres Council of the Boy Scouts of America ... Tickets are 150 per person and can be purchased through the Atascadero office of the Los Padres Council of the Boy Scouts ... Ford will discuss growing up in the White House and how his father's involvement in the Boy Scouts of America shaped his adulthood, leadership and later presidency. (Santa Maria Times)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
The Kingston Lions Club is a nonprofit, charitable organization that sponsors Troop 49 Boy Scouts, Pack 49 Cub Scouts, Road to Responsibility events, eye and ear research and many other worth causes, locally and globally. All lunch meetings are just one hour. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Revenue Canada can monitor eBay sales: court Sep 28, 2007
Maybe they should start taxing the Boy Scouts sports teams for on revenue earned on bottle drives. Why don't they start with their own overblown salaries its plans. (CTV.ca)
Delavan Optimists cruise in this Saturday Sep 13, 2007
The restaurants are open for great food, as well as ice cream, and the Boy Scouts have popcorn available. Scott Ireland will be the DJ for the evening. (Pekin Times, IL)
Sunset Festival to feature ‘Kids’ Night,’ ‘Proud To Be An American,’ car show Sep 13, 2007
The patriotic theme will feature the Pledge of Allegiance coordinated by the Mexico chapter of the Boy Scouts of America; and a color guard presentation, conducted at approximately 5:45 p.m.. Automobiles, motorcycles and tractors quintessential facets of Americana will be showcased around the perimeter of the Square. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Got a spare $21 million? Aug 5, 2007
The founder of PetroSouth, a chain of 290 gas stations, used to live at full tilt, traveling, hunting, buying property and antiques, and giving to the Boy Scouts, a passion of his since childhood. Family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Around the Valley Jul 9, 2007
Local Boy Scouts to hold reunion to mark 60 yearsThe Sequoia Council-Boy Scouts of America will host a 60th anniversary reunion from 1 to 5 p.m. July 21 at Camp Chawanakee in Shaver Lake. All former staff members, families and friends are encouraged to attend. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
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The former Star Service location on East Second Street will have vendors, and the Boy Scouts will sell sandwiches and drinks there. For the convenience of visitors to this part of Illinois, Patti Gray of Pour House Productions has created a Web page, www. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Military-minded events May 25, 2007
With the help of the Boy Scouts of America, flags will be placed beside every grave at the cemetery two days before the official ceremony. 9 a.m. May 26, scouts decorate graves; 2 p.m. May 27, Pearl Harbor survivor memorial; 10 a.m. May 28, Knights of Columbus Mass; noon May 28, Memorial Day ceremony with speaker Nicholas Snider, chairman of the National Museum of Patriotism. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Schedule of Memorial Day events May 25, 2007
Other participants are the Missoula Fire Department Rescue Boat crew, honor and color guards from U.S. Marine Corps, VFW Post 1507 members Eric Wells and Dave Fowlkes, VFW Post 209 Auxiliary Chaplain Marian Zachariasen, singer Keith Baer, American Legion Post 27, Missoula Civil Air Patrol, Knights of Columbus Patriotic Order and Boy Scouts of America ... Other participants are buglers Wheeler and Little, a 21-gun salute by VFW Post 209 Honor Guard, American Legion Post 27 and the Boy Scouts of... (Missoulian, MT)
Driving Down Spending May 21, 2007
" She needed to paint her house in Riverview but couldn't afford a painting contractor, so she bought the paint and did it herself. She worked a little at a time - between her job, EMT shifts and training - and did the work mostly on weekends. It took more than two months. When she thinks about how much she and her husband earn, she figures she's spending as much as 15 percent of the household budget on gas. She doesn't want to withdraw her youngest from Girl Scouts and karate lessons, nor take... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Box of Boy Scout patches stolen from Lodi man's porch Apr 22, 2007
When 820 Boy Scouts gather next weekend at a Sonoma County camping event, one thing will be missing: specially designed patches that were supposed to be the scouts' next badge of honor ... But the patches actually cost 800, and would mean much more to countless Boy Scouts ... Von der Porten formerly lived in Sonoma County, where he was involved in the Boy Scouts. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Crowd chases bargains at community auction Apr 8, 2007
The Gridley Community Club sponsors the sale as a way to raise money for several local organizations, such as the Boy Scouts, the Gridley Fest and the local swimming pool. Stoller estimated about $30,000 will be collected from the sale, with the club netting about $2,500. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Owen, Evans, Jones headline '07 OT concerts Mar 15, 2007
June 1-3: Old Threshers Camporee for the region's Boy Scouts troops. June 15-16: L-P-Que Championship. (Washington Journal, IA)
Hoping for a “Eureka!” moment Mar 12, 2007
I saw some Boy Scouts trading stamps when I was a youngster, and I thought it was interesting, so I got into stamp collecting as well, he said. Stamps are just beautiful to me and they all originate in such wonderful locations. (Texarkana Gazette, TX)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Joe Walsh concert to benefit Grauer School Feb 6, 2007
Boy Scouts of America to provide funds to assist Jacob Rick's work on his Eagle Project to build a raised boardwalk for the Bonsall Preserve at the corner of Mission Road and Highway 76 ... Play It Safe has been taught to more than 4,000 Girl and Boy Scouts since January 2003. (North County Times)
