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By: Sheila Crowley, staff writer |
January 27, 2010 |
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Alex Peterson manning the ATV hauling away dead branches and debris from the End O Line Park in Currie on October 24, 2009. | Obtains Eagle Scout award |
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Alex Peterson, son of Dave and Ann, Slayton, has earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout.
The Eagle Rank recognizes a Scout's hard work and dedication to learn skills and provide service. To earn the Eagle, a Scout must have: * Been active in their Troop * Demonstrate Scout Spirit * Earn at least 21 merit badges * Served in Troop leadership positions * Complete an Eagle Scout Leadership Project * Completed a District Board of Review All before their 18th birthday. Alex's project was intended to control noxious weeds and mitigate the risk of wildfire to the historic park structures. Minnesota Homeland Security has identified wildfire as a serious hazard in the Lake Shetek area. To read the rest of this article - pick up a copy of the Murray County News or you can read it on line - subscriptions to The Murray County News are available online. Click on the free demo and it will give you instructions on how to subscribe for the online edition. |
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