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The Scouts had a brief flag ceremony followed by a recitation of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Chartered Organization representative Gabe Reifer led the worship service, with Scoutmaster Bruce D. Cram presenting the sermon “Twelve Guidelines for Living: A Biblical Perspective on the Scout Law.” After the close of the service, each Scout was presented with the Centennial Scout Sunday recognition patch.

The city recently awarded local scout leaders a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Boys Scouts of America was started in Washington, D.C. in 1910 and has had more than 110 million members throughout the country, according to the proclamation. Scouting in LaGrange has been a longtime traditional for young boys, reports indicate scouting in the area started in 1914. To celebrate scouting's storied history two events are planned in LaGrange. The Legacy Museum on Main is hosting an exhibit on the history of scouting in LaGrange, East Alabama and West Georgia. It will run until March 31 and feature historic items such as Fuller Callaway Jr's. Boy Scout uniform from 1917 and a picture of Eagle Scout and former LaGrange mayor Chris Joseph with astronaut John Glenn in 1968.

Boy Scout troops from the Pee Dee Area Council, serving 11 counties in northeast South Carolina have discovered a better way to fundraise. Instead of selling chocolate bars or cheesecakes, the council recently teamed up with 58 year-old Interstate Batteries to raise money for something people use everyday - batteries. The Pee Dee Council chose to partner with Interstate Batteries for its spring fundraising campaign because it offers a practical product that everyone uses. The council is the first in the area to implement this unique program. Also, up to 70 percent of the sales collected will be allocated to fund summer camp and other activities. The Boy Scouts, whose motto is “Be prepared,” will offer consumers flashlights, battery organizers, key chain lights and an assortment of batteries to ensure they’re ready for hurricane season. Interstate Batteries, known for high quality and long life, offers prices that are comparable to other retailers.

Dale Coyne Racing announced today that 2007 Indy Lights Champion Alex Lloyd will be driving the Boy Scouts of America #19 IndyCar entry at the season opener at Brazil. The first race of the 2010 season kicks off this coming weekend on the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

SupportOurTroops.org has delivered 383 pallets of popcorn and trail mix to US Marine Corps bases across the country, thanks to the Boy Scouts and generous Americans. Three-hundred and eighty-three pallets equals nine truck-and-trailer loads of treats from Americans who support the Boy Scouts and the troops all at the same time. For the last several years, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America have made it possible to buy popcorn for the troops by making a $25 donation. Selling popcorn is the major annual fund-raiser for the Boy Scouts. The program has been a resounding success for both the Scouts and the soldiers. Every case of popcorn or trail mix arrives with a “Thank You” sticker to the troops on the outside. “Thanks, Marines, and we hope it shows you how much we all appreciate you”, said Support Our Troops Chairman Martin Boire.

This was the 22nd year for Scouting for Food for the Boy Scouts of America, including Carroll County. In 2009, the Scouting program collected 27,055 pounds. The food was delivered to local food pantries across the county, including Carroll Food Sunday in Westminster. It took 712 Scouts and 412 adults to collect the food. The youth and adult scouts are registered to 26 different Boy Scout units and 23 different Cub Scout Packs. The Carroll District is a part of the Baltimore Area Council.

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bsacarroll: Carroll County Scouts collect more than 29,000 lbs. of food for local food banks including Sundy Food in Westminster

Five South Mississippi volunteers will receive the Silver Beaver Award, scouting's highest council-level award, at a special ceremony Friday at University of Southern Mississippi's Thad Cochran Center. "This is a very prestigious award," said Mike Tischer, program director for the Pine Burr Area Council of the Boy Scouts. "It recognizes significant contributions to the lives of youth." Those who are to receive the award recognizing volunteer service are Martin Goldin, Gulfport; Lee Hedegaard, Lucedale; Michelle Landrum, Ellisville; Dr. Shelby Thames, former Southern Miss president, Hattiesburg; and Larry Thomas, Laurel. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it, Tischer said.

It was almost 1 a.m. when Alex Reinbrecht dozed off in the passenger seat. The sugar high from the Mountain Dew he consumed had finally worn off. But his slumber was fractured by his mother's yelling and slamming on the brakes. Moments later, the West Dundee family's 1999 Ford Explorer left the roadway and flipped over at least twice. It came to rest on its roof in the ditch. In the chaos, Alex's sister, Tatiana, 15, was thrown from the vehicle. She had been slouching in the back seat, sleeping, with her arm outside the seat belt. After climbing out of the mangled SUV, Alex found Tatiana on the side of the road. She was losing consciousness and at risk of going into shock from severe leg, head and spinal injuries. And that's where Alex's Boy Scout training kicked in. Alex, 14, had earned certificates in first aid and CPR from the Algonquin Boy Scout Troop 151 about two months before the accident as a Star scout. He drew on those skills to assist his sister. "I would never have known how to do any of these things," Alex said. "For anyone in the Boy Scouts, always take CPR. My mom forced me to do it, and it paid off." The Boys Scouts of America will award Alex one of the organization's highest honors - the Medal of Heroism Award - at a Sunday dinner in Rockford.

Bart Starr started as a Boy Scout and grew up to be a great leader – leading the Green Bay Packers to wins in the first two Super Bowls. He’s one of many leaders the Boy Scouts of America have produced in its 100-year history. The Scouts start with great leadership, and Starr said that’s why they’re successful. “It starts with attitude,” he said. “When you have the right attitude it establishes a world of challenges and allows you to set goals that last a lifetime.” “We need leaders in every field,” Starr said. “Scouts give opportunities to build fine young children into fine young men.”