Dillan Gavigan Completes Eagle Scout Project

Dillan Gavigan of Sheridan, who is part of Boy Scout Troop 131 of Parnell, has completed his Eagle Scout Project, a wooden bench for the back of the Sheridan Community Building. On January 24th, the bench was delivered. Bearcat Lumber donated materials for the project. Working on the project with Gavigan were Reyen Hansen, Russell Kerwin, Damian Roush, Wyatt Craven, Maverick Price, Daniel Craven, Edie Stephenson, and Sam Stephenson.

Daniel, Wyatt Craven Receive Eagle Scout Honors

Daniel and Wyatt Craven of Grant City recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  They are members of Troop 131 of Parnell, sponsored by American Legion 528 of Parnell and Sheridan Community Betterment Club of Sheridan, Jim Price, Scout Master.

Eagle is the highest and most coveted award in all Scouting, and it is the last major step in the advancement program for a Boy Scout.  It is at this point Scouting has achieved its purpose in the building of character, in the training for leadership, and in the practice of service.  The final obligation of an Eagle Scout is service-not only helping those who follow him up the Scouting trail, but service and leadership in his community as well.

Before a young man becomes an Eagle Scout, he must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project for a religious institution, school or community.

Daniel's Eagle project was new bleachers for the Sheridan Rodeo Grounds and Wyatt's Eagle project was two picnic tables for the Worth County school concession stand. Daniel and Wyatt’s projects included demonstration of leadership, planning the work, organizing the personnel needed, and then directing the project to its completion.

Daniel and Wyatt are the sons of Gordon and Glenda Craven.  Daniel is attending school at Grand River Technical at Chillicothe and Wyatt is a sophomore in Worth County School R-3 of Grant City.

There was recently a celebration for Daniel and Wyatt for Eagle Scout rank with family and friends.

Parnell Boy Scouts Study 1st Aid, Prepare for Spaghetti Supper

Parnell Boy Scout Troop 131 members are studying First Aid, citizenship, and are getting ready for their annual spaghetti supper that will be held in March. It will be held March 16th from 5-8 pm at the Parnell American Legion for a free will donation. Proceeds will go to raise money for camp this year. There were 16 scouts and helpers present at Monday's meeting.

The troop will observe Scout Sunday at the Grant City Baptist Church this Sunday, February 10th, from 10:30. They will have breakfast at the Legion Hall and then travel to Grant City. They will eat a dinner afterwards.

Scouts learned about the difference between rescue breathing and CPR as well as the Heimlich Maneuver. They shared experiences with first aid and described three types of burns. They talked about choking.

Parnell Mayor Virginia Burns shared her duties as Mayor of Parnell and covered her obligations and covered the history of the town briefly. Scouts were given sales kits for ads that they are selling for their fundraising suppers this year. The scouts will not meet this week as they will be having Scout Sunday. They will resume their regular meetings next week.