Scouts in the News http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/RSS%20Feeds/ScoutsInTheNews.aspx Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:38 GMT Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT en Copyright 2009 - Boy Scouts of America Sitecore CMS: http://www.sitecore.net. Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Three Boy Scouts used training to evacuate selves, family Three Boy Scouts were able to safely evacuate their home thanks to training they received from the Forsyth County Fire Department. The Boy Scouts were recognized with a "Good Citizen Award" April 18 for safely evacuating a house that caught fire. http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-COMMUNITY-NEWS-c-2013-05-06-198637.114126-sub-Boys-awarded-for-heroic-action-in-house-fire.html Tue, 07 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT Boys awarded for heroic action in house fire _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130507_1.aspx An ordinary day at Havre High School turned life-threatening for one student, but luckily for him, a friend nearby was ready to save the day. Kade Lanier and Franklin Walter were eating their school lunches April 17 when Franklin started choking on a bite of egg roll, Kade, a junior, quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver on him and cleared his airway. “I just saw Frankie going like this,” said Kade mimicking the choking sound a person makes when their airway is completely obstructed, “and I went behind him and did the Heimlich, and the food popped out.” http://www.havredailynews.com/news/heimlichhelpsstudentsavefriendu2019slife.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:51:00 GMT Heimlich helps student save friend’s life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130501_1.aspx News Staff Reporter In just two months as a member of Cub Pack No. 139 of the Boy Scouts of America, 6-year-old DeMaris Scarver has learned to become a better listener and sharpened his ability to take instructions – all of which helped him save his mother’s life. Honing those skills would benefit anyone, but they are vitally important for the King Center Charter School second-grader because his mother, Dinesha Scarver, suffers from Type I – or insulin-dependent – diabetes. DeMaris was only 3 when he was first taught to be alert to his mother exhibiting extreme symptoms of disease. He’s particularly attentive when she becomes incoherent and perspires profusely, signs that there are problems with her blood-sugar level. http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130414/CITYANDREGION/130419497/1003 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMT Cub Scout lauded for saving diabetic mom _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130415_1.aspx AUSTIN -- A 10-year-old Boy Scout will be honored by the Austin Police Department for helping save a man's life. Police say they received a check welfare call around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9. A man living in the Fairway Village Apartments on Fairway Street needed help and called 911. Police say Hunter Aguilar was in Austin visiting his family when he heard the man's whistle blows. Hunter recognized the whistle blows as distress calls, thanks to his training in the Boy Scouts. Hunter then got the attention of his father. http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news?fId=202316701&fPath=/news/local/&fDomain=10232 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:52:00 GMT 10-year-old Boy Scout saves man's life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130411_1.aspx Boy Scout William Aguayo, a member of Troop 112, received Scouting's Honor Medal with Crossed Palms, an award given to a Scout for "their heroism or risking their life to save someone else." William was recognized on Feb. 25 for saving his younger brother, Romeo, from drowning while they were boogie boarding in the Pacific Ocean last summer on a family trip to Ecuador. http://www.nj.com/morris/index.ssf/2013/03/morristown_boy_scout_honored_f.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:31:00 GMT Morristown Boy Scout honored for saving brother's life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130312_1.aspx Civic leaders from throughout East Tennessee will gather Thursday night to honor Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy, at the Boy Scout's annual Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner. At the event, a Knoxville elementary student will also be recognized with the scout's Heroism Award. The fourth grader attends West Haven Elementary School and like many kids his age, he enjoys the outdoors. He's also a cub scout. The boy's mother says it was her son's scout training that helped keep her alive last fall. %20http://www.wate.com/story/21301260/cub-scout-to-receive-award-for-saving-mothers-life Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:43:00 GMT Cub scout to receive award for saving mother's life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130222_1.aspx Fifteen-year-old Brian Boatright is glad he can be humble about being a hero. Boatright, a Windermere resident who just went through midterms at Bishop Moore High School, was faced with a life-or-death situation on a June trip with his fellow Scouts up a steep New Mexico mountain nicknamed “Big Red.” One of their troop leaders, Ric Cooper, collapsed without warning some 11,000 feet up the hike. According to Boatright, the boys knew it was bad when Cooper’s eyes rolled back into his head. “Instead of standing around hoping for the best, I decided to take off running, “Boatright said. http://www.wotimes.com/articles/2012/12/26/news/top_stories/news01.txt Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:55:00 GMT Scout saves life, receives Honor Medal _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20130104_1.aspx Adam Sekula loves to play his guitar and his drums and listen to the Beatles — John Lennon is his favorite, and he loves his dog, Maxine. The 16-year-old is not so fond of doing chores around the house or tackling his homework. What sets Adam apart from other teens his age are his accomplishments as a Boy Scout. The Lincoln-Way East High School sophomore recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, earning 63 merit badges, proudly displayed on a sash across his chest. A 64th badge is in the works. “He knows he has Down syndrome, and he understands he’s different,” Marlene Sekula said of her only child. But she said that has never stopped her son from accomplishing what he has set out to do. http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/neighborhoodstar/frankfort/16051633-521/determination-leads-frankfort-teen-to-eagle-scout-rank.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:27:00 GMT Determination leads Frankfort teen to Eagle Scout rank _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121127_1.aspx A third-grader Cooper Corbo will receive the Boy Scouts of America’s Medal of Merit award Wednesday for saving a toddler from danger. The Medal of Merit is awarded to a youth who has performed an outstanding act of service that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others. Last August, while playing in his neighborhood, seven-year-old Cooper found a toddler standing on a chair and leaning out of a screen-less window 15 feet above a cement driveway. Corbo talked the little boy away from the window and asked if anyone was home with him. http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2832852.shtml Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:02:00 GMT Third-Grader Gets Prestigious Boy Scout Award for Saving Toddler _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121115_1.aspx St. Louis, MO. (KTVI) – 14-year-old Ethan Lawson is a Boy Scout looking to make a difference and earn his Eagle Scout badge. It’s the highest honor given to a scout. The 8th grader from troy spent the last month organizing and leading 80 volunteers to reach his goal. The result turned out to be 271 knot blankets all made by hand to give to kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Lawson says his own experience in the hospital was his inspiration. http://fox2now.com/2012/11/09/eagle-scout-gives-out-blankets-to-children-in-hospital/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:06:00 GMT Eagle Scout Gives Out Blankets to Children in Hospital _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121113_1.aspx Local Boy Scouts are organizing an effort to help Hurricane Sandy victims. Newtown’s Troop 99, Troop 29 and 380 will collect turkeys as well as non-perishable food and hygiene items at Council Rock High School North on Sunday, Nov 18 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Goods collected will be delivered later that afternoon to Monmouth County for distribution. “When I saw the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy along beach communities of New Jersey, I was inspired to find a way for our boys to help” http://newtown-pa.patch.com/articles/local-boy-scouts-collecting-turkeys-for-sandy-victims Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:35:00 GMT Local Boy Scouts Collecting Turkeys for Sandy Victims _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121109_1.aspx The Facebook photo, grainy and blurred, shows a boy in his Cub Scout uniform standing in the sun on the side of the road, his right arm in a stiff salute as cars pass by in Woodlawn, Virginia. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/16/tech/ultimate-scout-salute/index.html?iref=allsearch Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:39:00 GMT Cub Scout's Humble Salute Shared By Thousands _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121022_1.aspx Columbus, Ind. – One moment on Saturday afternoon, 16-year-old Josh Gray was strolling among food booths at the Ethnic Expo, and the next he was saving a father’s life. The quick-thinking Columbus Signature Academy student performed the Heimlich maneuver on an unidentified man in his early forties as the choking victim struggled to breathe, a half-eaten kabob in one hand and the other clutching his chest. http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Quick-thinking-Scout-saves-lif_1350318768 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:08:00 GMT Quick-thinking Scout saves life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20121017_1.aspx Manchester - As with many young siblings, Campfield and Paxton Heinrich aren’t steady friends. “He and his brother don’t normally get along, but obviously he loves his brother,” Anne Heinrich said of her older boy, Campfield. For his quick and calm response to a life threating situation, Boy Scouts of America district leaders are to present the organization’s Heroism Award to 12-year-old Campfield on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Mayor Leo Diana also will present a proclamation honoring the young hero, according to a town news release. http://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-manchester-heimlich-hero-0920-20120919,0,2925827,print.story Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:25:00 GMT Manchester Boy Saves Younger Brother _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120920_1.aspx NORMAL – In a room full of firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses and dispatchers, the hero of the hour was a 9-year-old boy. Ryan Rice of Normal was presented a lifesaving award by Normal Fire Department, a young hero award by OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and a certificate of appreciation by McLean County Area EMS for calling 911 when his father was having a stroke and for describing symptoms so paramedics knew how to respond. http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/year-old-boy-presented-with-award-for-saving-father-s/article_2de3d0c0-e8a5-11e1-9b74-0019bb2963f4.html?print=true&cid=print Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:25:00 GMT 9-year-old boy presented with award for saving father’s life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120821_1.aspx Flowers will bloom this weekend at the Maple Street Shelter in Redwood City thanks to Jake Bornstein, a Boy Scout from Los Altos who will finally get his wings. This weekend, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bornstein will lead a group of approximately 10 to 15 Boy Scouts and their families in rebuilding a community garden for the people of the Maple Street Shelter as part of his final step to becoming an Eagle Scout – the Boys Scouts of America’s highest honor. http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=1753202&title=Boy%20Scout%20hopes%20to%20harvest%20his%20wings Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:25:00 GMT Boy Scout hopes to harvest his wings _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120821_2.aspx Jonathan Ong-Siong is a good Scout. And the local Boy Scout has a great idea for his Eagle project. Why not hold a health fair for the residents of Hacienda Heights? The 16-year-old is inviting everyone to attend his big health fair at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church on Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jonathan grew up in Hacienda Heights, where he is a member of Troop 170 that meets at St. Matthews. “I’ve been looking into a career in the medical field,” the Walnut High sophomore said. “So I thought a health fair would be a good choice for my Eagle project.” http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_21166322/boy-scout-planning-health-fair-hacienda-heights Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:43:00 GMT Boy Scout planning health fair in Hacienda Heights _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120730_1.aspx Suffolk Boy Scout Merritt Blei recently completed his Eagle Scout project by collecting shoes for migrant workers and needy families. Merritt collected and delivered 245pairs of shoes to the Got Sole Project, which collects new and gently used shoes to give to migrant workers on the Eastern Shore and needy families. http://www.suffolknewsherald.com/2012/07/07/scout-collects-shoes-for-needy/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:43:00 GMT Scout collects shoes for needy _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120713_1.aspx A New Jersey Boy Scout troop touring Key West, Fla. helped catch a robbery suspect on their bicycles, according to CBS Miami. The 17 scouts from troop 850 in Princeton, N.J. were biking in the old town section of Key West last week when a barefoot man ran past them, followed by a second man calling out for help, the station reported. The second man told witnesses he was a tourist from Brazil, and claimed the first guy to run by had just taken his phone and wallet. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57465313-504083/boy-scouts-on-bikes-chase-down-suspected-robber-in-key-west/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:01:00 GMT Boy scouts on bikes chase down suspected robber in Key West, FL _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120706_2.aspx Columbus, Ind. (The Republic) – A teenager is being credited with saving a 4-year-old girl who nearly drowned at a pool party Wednesday, 24-Hour News 8’s news partner, The Republic, reports. The girl was at a pool party at a home in the 10000 block of West County Road 225 South in Bartholomew County, near Columbus. A child told a teenage boy that the 4-year-old girl was in danger. http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/south_central/teen-helps-save-girl-4-from-drowning Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT Teen helps save girl, 4, from drowning _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120706_1.aspx A city business leader and former Eagle Scout has been honored for his quick thinking, persistence and CPR skills, which are credited for saving a North Carolina man’s life. David Riggins, 60, was teeing off during a golf tournament in Linville, N.C., last July, when he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. John Tickle was on a nearby green and saw Riggins hit the ground. He hurried over to see how he could help. http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/jun/22/bristol-business-leader-credited-saving-north-caro-ar-2005317/ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:20:00 GMT Bristol business leader credited for saving a North Carolina man's life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120703_1.aspx When Tim Corbett started planning for his Eagle Scout project, he didn’t have to think too hard to come up with an idea that would help kids in need. Corbett, 13, had experience making donations to the Toy Box Connection, a nonprofit that collects toys and other items for children in need. http://naperville.patch.com/articles/tim-corbett-bringing-joy-to-children-in-need Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:19:00 GMT Tim Corbett: Bringing Joy to Children in Need _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120622_5.aspx Smartly outfitted with a plastic food-serving glove and a coonskin hat, 7-year-old Cub Scout Thomas Goggans smiled as he repeatedly took fistfuls of chips and stuffed them into plastic baggies. By Monday, those chips will be in the hands of a hungry child in Floyd County. “I felt like I was really helping the needy”, said Thomas. “I’m helping the people who don’t have homes for food”. http://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/18992037/article-Cub-Scouts-pack-food-for-the-hungry?instance=home_news Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:18:00 GMT Cub Scouts pack food for the hungry _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120622_4.aspx Eleven-year-old Garrett Overton and his thirteen-year-old sister Caitlin in front of the McGimsey Scout Park, 2226 N.W. Military Highway on June 6, 2012. Garrett saved his sister’s life on Aug. 21, 2011, when he went back into his family’s burning house and pulled Caitlin outside to safety. He has since been awarded the meritorious service award by the Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Honor Medal, “for unusual heroism in saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self” from the national office of recognition of his bravery. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Boy-Scout-honored-for-saving-sister-s-life-3622144.php Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:17:00 GMT Boy Scout honored for saving sister’s life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120622_3.aspx Eagle Scout Tommy Cucuzella is doing his part to help U.S. troops overseas. Cucuzella, friends, family and other volunteers will gather 10 a.m. Sunday at VFW Post 5119 with a goal of packing 200 boxes of supplies for the troops. The Voorhees High School junior said he feels that everyone should do what they can to help soldiers overseas, so he always knew his Eagle Scout project would somehow revolve around that idea. http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/hunterdon-county/express%20times/index.ssf/2012/06/voorhees_high_school_eagle_sco.html Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:16:00 GMT Voorhees High School Eagle Scout sends care packages to troops overseas _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120622_2.aspx Western Springs resident and Boy Scout Justin Ambrose collected toys for the ToyBoxConnection in Orland Park for his Eagle project. Justin Ambrose has just finished a very exciting project. http://westernsprings.suntimes.com/news/13057446-417/western-springs-scout-organizes-toy-collection.html Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:13:00 GMT 2 Western Springs Scout organizes toy collection _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120622_1.aspx Like any first rate Boy Scout, Ryan Oiler was prepared May 14 when his mother needed him most. Diana Oiler is convinced her son saved her life that Monday afternoon. She credits his experience with Boy Scouts of America for preparing her son. “I want people to know and understand the training the Scouts give our young people, “she says. “It is important to support our Scouts so they can continue to be great leaders of our community.” http://www.shipnc.com/articles/2012/05/29/the_valley_times_star/doc4fc5167609b0b646754980.txt Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:43:00 GMT Mom says son’s Scout training helped save her life _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120601_2.aspx Spokane, Wash. (AP) – When Ryan Sutherland wanted to go to college three years ago, his father, Steve, went with him. Not just for a visit, but to stay. The father and son, from Cashmere, have been dorm roommates at Whitworth University in Spokane since Ryan started there in 2009. Ryan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology May 13. That’s no minor accomplishment for the young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that normally cuts down its victims by his age of 22. Ryan is a quadriplegic, with very limited use of only his right hand. He was an active Boy Scout and earned his Eagle rank by organizing construction of wheelchair ramps and benches at the Cashmere Pioneer Village & Museum to make it handicapped accessible. http://www.necn.com/05/21/12/Dad-helps-paralyzed-son-earn-degree-at-W/landing_health.html?&apID=c8a5db05fc3a41b3a5d9e3d55ca79235 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:42:00 GMT Dad helps paralyzed son earn degree at Whitworth _blank http://www.scouting.org/News/ScoutsInTheNews/20120601_1.aspx