Category Archives: Boy Scouts

Hello Delta & Fort Greely, I have Boy Scouts that are raising money to attend a once-in-a-lifetime Scout Encampment in July.

Part of the experience is that the boys earn their own money to attend.

My boys have asked me to help a little with a “Leap to Succeed” box luncheon. The lunch will be on February 29th (Leap Day), they will be serving beef brisket, garlic mashed potatoes, baked beans, a homemade roll & brownie for $10.00.

Pre orders are requested, please call me at 803-2002  to get your tickets.

Pick up at CAC or some delivery.

A Great lunch at a Great price for a Great cause!
Thank you!

We have heard it said that the “economic downturn” has passed, yet we almost daily encounter folks still feeling the effects of the recession acutely.  There  is often mention of “safety nets”, and they do exist:  too many to list them all herein.

Delta is not without “Safety nets”.  Supplemental food programs are one element, and qualified applicants may receive food stamps from State Public Assistance.  Federal USDA programs for families and Seniors bring to Delta and distribute TONS of food each year.

The Delta Community Food Pantry relies upon donors and contributors to keep the shelves filled with a variety of staples and canned goods.  The generosity of residents and their concern for others eases the burden of those who may be feeling the economic squeeze or other misfortune.

The Boy Scout Council of the Midnight Sun in Fairbanks recently encouraged Troops to mount a campaign to collect canned goods and staples for local food banks.

Troop 56 in Delta heeded the call, and early in August a crew led by Scoutmaster Alan J. Levinson and including Dean Lambert, Luke Wilson, Taylor Levinson (Eagle Scout), and Joseph Mack delivered to the Delta Community Food Pantry 370 pounds of food to be distributed to those in need.

If you are being pinched by the “recession”, or other misfortune or mishap, learn what assistance programs might be available to you:  food stamps, WIC, senior benefits, USDA Supplemental food programs, and/or the Delta Community Food Pantry, among others.  call 895 4104.

Christopher Kimble, son of David & Brenda Kimble and member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 2011 has earned scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

There will be an Eagle Court of Honor for Christopher on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, located on Deborah Street, at 6pm.

Please join us in celebrating Christopher’s scouting achievements.
Everyone invited!

Troop 11 Boy Scouts of America proudly filled and positioned the luminaras for the Delta Junction Relay for Life event held on Friday 13, 2011.This is the 4th year that the Scouts have been able to help with Relay.  It is an event that they look forward to.  One Scout commented that, “Doing this helps me feel good and helps others remember those they love.”

 Furthering their commitment to community involvement they cleaned approximately 200 lbs of trash from around the Golden Valley Electrical Association and the NAPA Auto Parts store. Pictured above are all three patrols from the troop. Senior Patrol Leader Matt Kinsman along with Assistant Senior Patrol leader Wyatt Lemons. Patrol leaders Michael Hooton, Kyle Enderle and Jeron Lemons. Members of the patrols are Brayden Wirick, Ben Mock, Nathan Anderson, Charlie Tappen, Christopher Kimble, Timothy Kimble, Dean Davis, Tanner Michie, Caleb Wright, Shane Poupard, Sam Fellman, Harrison Kiser, Scout Masters Scott Wirick and Steve Lemons. Parents and family helpers included Dana Mock, Joseph Mock, and Jeff Kinsman.  Troop 11 is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Delta Junction, AK.

 Taylor Levinson, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 56 will be honored at a special Eagle Scout ceremony Saturday, March 26th, at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.  The public, and especially Scouts and former Scouts, is invited to attend.

To earn Scouting’s highest award, Taylor had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as a leader in his troop, and complete a major community service project.

Taylor’s service project was a garden path between the Delta Library and the Senior/Community Center .  Leading his fellow Scouts, and other volunteers, he had the area created as a boardwalk which will accommodate hanging flower baskets.  The project took more than three months to develop and carry through to completion.

 Taylor has been a member of Troop 56, chartered to the First Baptist Church, for 7 years.  He has served as patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. 

Taylor is a senior at Delta High School.  He plans to enter the engineering program at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks this fall.

Wyatt Lemons & Brayden Wirick will be receiving The Eagle Scout Awards.

The Court of Honor will take place Thursday, December 23, at 7pm

Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Deborah Street in Delta Junction.

Everyone is invited to attend and help us celebrate the Scouting achievements of Brayden and Wyatt