Scouting America Troop 64 in Gillette, Wyoming, has restarted its longtime Christmas tree sale after a five-year hiatus. The tradition paused in 2020, when the troop’s tree supplier retired after a drought wiped out his crop. After years of searching, the Scouts found a new supplier and reopened their lot.
The sale, which helps fund the troop’s 2026 summer camp trip, runs weekday evenings and all day on weekends until the trees sell out — likely by mid-December. Early turnout has been strong, with more than 20 of 170 trees sold within the first hours of business.
Returning customers are excited to see the troop back in action, and the Scouts are braving the cold with enthusiasm, encouraging the community to come out and buy some trees.
Read more about this story on the Gillette News Record website.
Cub Scout’s quick action saves sister
Eight-year-old Jasper Lochotzki with Cub Scout Pack 361 in Port Clinton, Ohio, was honored with Scouting America’s National Certificate of Merit for saving his two-year-old sister, Joey, from drowning.
The rescue happened just before Jasper’s seventh birthday during a family stay at a hotel, when Joey slipped unnoticed into the deep end of the pool. Jasper saw her go under, pulled her to the ladder and called for his mother — acting calmly, quickly and precisely as a Scout is trained.
Cubmaster Phil Rauscher nominated Jasper for the award after hearing the story. Despite, Jasper’s modesty about the recognition, his family and the Scouting community credit his bravery and quick thinking with saving his sister’s life.
Read more about this story on The Beacon website.
Community youth serve up gratitude for first responders
Troop 1776 and Cub Scout Pack 1776 in Titusville, New Jersey, hosted a community potluck Monday evening to thank local police, firefighters and emergency personnel for their service.
About 45 Scouts, Cub Scouts and their families prepared and served a buffet meal in the Union Fire Company community room, welcoming local first responders. They served pasta, salads, baked dishes, sandwiches and desserts, while handwritten thank-you messages decorated the dining area.
First responders spoke with the Scouts and Cub Scouts before returning to duty. The event was organized as a gesture of appreciation for those who protect the community year-round.
Read more about this story on the MercerMe website.
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