Scouts camp,

Scouts camp,

honor Eagles

The Shenandoah Area Council. Boy Scouts of America, held its annual Eagle recognition dinner Feb. 24 at the Braddock Street United Methodist Church in Winchester.

Richard L. (Lee) Baines of Troop t1 Rappahannock County, was among 27 scouts recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle, Scouting’8 highest award, during 1986.

Dr. James A. Davis, president of the Shenandoah College and Conservatory in Winchester, was the guest speaker. Dr. Davis is an adult leader active in Shenandoah Area Council scouting.

He spoke to the assembled Eagle Scouts, their families and friends about leadership — and what leados really do about setting goals, motivating others and helping themselves and others deal with conflicting realities. He also explained that being a leader and being a manager might not necessarily be the same thing.

Following the dinner, each Eagle was given the opportunity to spend some time with a member of the community who is active in the career or field in which the scout has expressed an interest.

The Shenrapawa District of the Shenandoah Area Council held its annual winter camporee last month. The “Cold-o-Rama” was held at Lake Arrowhead, outside Luray.

Rappahannock County was represented by Boy Scout Troop 123. They were among 105 scouts and 32 leaders who braved the cold and snow to participate in the weekend camp. Cub Scouts from Pack 123 in Washington visited the Cold-oRama Saturday afternoon. . The camporee’s theme was scout skills. The troops competed by patrols in six contests Saturday afternoon which were based on scouting skills. The competitions included fire building, compass reading, first aid, a candle relay, knots and nature. Each skill earned points for the scouts, and ribbons were awarded to thextop three patrols. First place went to the Bat Patrol of Troop 4, Front Royal.

Other activities during the weekend included a commissioners meeting and campfire Saturday evening and a church service Sunday morning.