Taylor Richerson

Taylor O’Brien Prescott Richerson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2012.  He was born on February 8, 1956.  He had fought cancer valiantly for several years and was with his family in his home at the time of his passing. Taylor is survived by his devoted wife, Jeannae; his…

Eagle Point event celebrated its veterans

{gallery}11_15_11/vets{/gallery} Eagle Point had an “event” on 11-11-11. It was a very fulfilling “event” to honor our veterans–those who are serving, as well as those who served. Members of the National Guard, Eagle Point Boy Scout Troop 48 and the Eagle Point High School Marching Band led caring citizens down Main Street in Eagle Point…

Scouts plan run fundraiser

Boy Scout Troop 11 is trying to earn enough money to get all the boys to camp.  The camp fee is $250 per scout which means they need to earn over $3,000 by April 30 this year. They are hosting a 5k and 1 mile run/walk in Eagle point on Mar. 19 and Apr. 16….

Scouts gets first aid training to help them be prepared

Thanks to Mike Hussey of Fire District No. 3, there are a number of young men newly trained in first aid. Hussey put on a first aid seminar for Boy Scout Troop 48 the last two Thursday evenings. The first week they concentrated on the ABC’s of first aid along with how to treat sprains,…

Boys earn Eagle ranking with fencing project

Eagle Scouts Jerid Koch and Troy Ellis held their Eagle Court of Honor at TouVelle Park, where they had done their projects. Two members of White City Boy Scout Troop 103 earned Eagle status and were so honored June 10 at a ceremony at TouVelle Park, near where they completed their Eagle project.     Troy…

Scouting has been a hit for nearly 100 years

Scouts helping Scouts After nearly 100 years of existence in the United States, the term Boy Scout still brings a certain image and meaning to your mind. Is this image still what we think it is? Does the term really mean a young man who is well prepared to spend a night or two in…