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El Campo High School graduate Elijah Bustamante was the subject of a Court of Honor Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Elks Lodge 1749 in recognition of his achieving the Eagle Scout badge on Aug. 8, 2025 in Boy Scout Troop 368. He is the son of Wayne and Casey Bustamante II, both of El Campo. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Since its inception in 1911, only 4% of Scouts have earned this rank. One of the many requirements for an Eagle Scout is to plan, organize, manage and lead an extensive service project. Bustamante's service project targeted the grounds of El Campo's Craig-Harris American Legion Post 251. He and his volunteers rebuild, repaired and repainted the picnic tables. Master of ceremonies, Scoutmaster Ryan Baumann, read the Eagle Charge and Obligation before turning the program over to Lee Drapela, unit commissioner, for the Eagle Pledge. Wayne Bustamante, then pinned the Eagle Scout badge on his son Elijah's uniform. Mom Casey then placed her son's Eagle kerchief and slide around his neck. He then pinned each of them with their respective Eagle parent’s pin. The court was turned over to Chris Barbee, representative of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Cradle of Texas Chapter No. 33 who presented to Elijah a certificate for his accomplishments. Donnie Roddy, led the invocation before turning the ceremony over to Baumann who closed the Court of Honor and led the Call to the Eagle’s Nest. Eagle Scout Michael Roddy led the Scoutmaster Benediction and retired the flags. Special guests included Elijah’s parents, grandmother Rosario Bustamante and greatgrandmother Margarita Jasso Roddy; Life Scout and Senior Patrol Leader Damien Bustamante and First Class Scout Brayden Kudelka were also special guests.

Recently, members of the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, spent a fun and rewarding day at The Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County in East St Louis. The facility provides transitional housing, trauma-informed care, and wrap-around services and support for homeless veterans in and around the Bi-State area. Its’ mission is to empower homeless […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Related Stories by O'Fallon Weekly Go To The Community SectionPastor’s Network of the Metro East makes donation to O’Fallon Food Pantry O’FALLON - Pastor Donald Andreasen (Leader of the Pastor’s Network of the Metro East) presented to Patty & Larry Strube... Let It Snow Triple Chocolate Cupcakes A forest of chocolate trees, rooted in decadent chocolate cake, is suddenly at the center of a powdered sugar snowstorm.... O’Fallon joins communities across the country in Saturday’s Wreaths Across America O’FALLON - Despite winds and single digit temperatures, city officials, boy scouts and girl scouts, OTHS JROTC Cadets, OTHS Interact... O’Fallon City Council gives approval to $7.6 million tax levy O’FALLON - The O’Fallon City Council approved the annual tax levy at their meeting Monday evening. The city is requesting... Cedar Ridge brightens the holiday season with free lights display LEBANON – Every holiday season, Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center invites community members to drive through its sparkling Christmas... Sunrise Rotary helps provide Thanksgiving dinners O’FALLON - Recently, Sunrise Rotarians joined with the Violence Prevention Center to provide all the makings for Thanksgiving meals to...

Jordan UCC hosts annual Wreaths Across America ceremony Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Church Road, South Whitehall, was one of the many sites across the country celebrating Wreaths Across America, Dec. 13. The program began with a ceremony held in the church sanctuary. The wreaths are placed on the graves of veterans who served the United States, whether in times of peace or war. According to the Wreaths Across America website, “A veteran’s wreath is a symbol of Honor, Respect and Victory.” That mantra was evident as all visitors paid a great deal of respect during the ceremony. John Harting and Ty Kontir read the “Christmas on the Rappahannock,” by Rev. John R. Paxton, D.D. and printed in Harper’s Weekly in 1886. It told the story of Union and Confederate soldiers following the bloody battle of Fredericksburg and how soldiers on each side shared their meager meals and clothing on Christmas Day, 1862. Private Charles Radeline, a Lehigh Valley native, served with Company G, 14th United States Infantry during the Battle of Fredericksburg and was the oldest living Civil War veteran in the Lehigh Valley at his death at 85 in 1930. He is interred in Jordan’s cemetery. Active duty, retired and veteran members of the military presented wreaths honoring each branch of the United States Military including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and Space Force. United States Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, 7th District, addressed the attendees and expressed his support for members of the military and their families.

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Between Dec. 10-13 and Dec. 17-20, Hays County community members gathered to walk the annual Buda Holiday Lights. The event hosts a multitude of local business sponsored displays, as well as scenes set up by the city of Buda Parks and Recreation Department, throughout the Historic Stagecoach Park. Those in attendance could walk the trail, view the displays, buy s’mores from Boy Scouts, eat food from vendors or take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Volunteers recently came together to organize food and toys for the annual Christmas Basket program sponsored by the Delran Knights of Columbus Council 1436. The initiative provides disadvantaged families in the area with a complete holiday dinner, including the trimmings. Volunteers deliver toys and clothing, and financial assistance goes to families and local crisis intervention centers. Preparations for the Christmas Basket program have been underway for months. Knights of Columbus members – along with their families, local churches, civic organizations, schools, Boy Scouts, law enforcement and athletic teams – contribute their time, energy and resources to the effort. The volunteers will distribute and deliver more than 1,000 boxes of food and toys to more than 250 families in surrounding neighborhoods on Friday and Saturday, according to Knights of Coumbus member Richard Keegan. The Christmas Basket program is non-denominational, with recipient eligibility determined solely by need. Its has earned recognition for outstanding philanthropic efforts within Burlington County. Coordinator Tom “Moo” Derrico attributes the success of the program to members and supporters that also include schools, Delran police, area businesses and individual donors.

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Boy Scouts Troop 382 will host a community metal scrap drive on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, offering residents a chance to recycle unwanted items while supporting local scouting activities. The collection will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 207 S. Cherry Avenue. Volunteers from the troop will be on site to assist with unloading and sorting materials. Organizers say the drive helps raise funds for troop programs while encouraging responsible disposal of recyclable metals. Items accepted this year include aluminum cans, copper, stainless steel, car batteries and old lawn mowers. Aluminum cans should be bagged before drop off. The troop notes that microwaves and dehumidifiers cannot be accepted due to processing limitations. Community members seeking more details can call 715-305-2980.

Ready for the chillest adventure hitting mailboxes this month? The January/February issue of Scout Life is full of that new-year energy and will prep Scouts for 12 months of adventure. (And if you want this to land in your Scout’s mailbox, here’s how to subscribe!) Check out some of the coolest issue highlights by reading on – but trust us – there’s more packed into the January/February issue than the most epic snowball your kids have ever made. Celebrate America’s 250th Did you know 2026 marks a huge milestone for the nation? And Scouting is honoring it how we do best: helping others. Scouting America and America250 are launching Service 250, a nationwide challenge asking every unit to complete 250 hours of service this year. It kicks off with the National Day of Service on February 7. New Year’s traditions around the world You still have time to start the year with a global celebration. This issue highlights the interesting ways different countries welcome a fresh start. For instance, in Mexico, a stroll around the block with a suitcase promises a happy travel-filled year. And the Philippines celebrates with polka dots and round fruits. Find out why by reading Scout Life‘s Heads Up section this month. Adventure on ice Colorado troops braved a towering 70-foot frozen wall at Camp Alexander. The issue explores what it takes to scale thousands of square feet of frozen terrain and why staying positive (and wearing thick socks) matters. Also, the Gear Guy chimes in to share some shoe picks for maintaining traction in snow. Athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics With the Games weeks away, learn about Team USA stars like figure skater Ilia Malinin, hockey brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin and speed-skating standout Jordan Stolz. Hand warmers you can make yourself Readers can learn how to sew quick rice-filled warmers that are perfect for cold-weather outings or the commute to school. How to read the January/February issue Dive into...
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If your going with a real tree for Christmas this year, Lincoln Boy Scout Troop 8 will help you dispose of it when the holidays are over. Through Troop 8’s free Scouting 4 Trees program, Lincoln residents can leave their unwanted tree on the curb for local scouts to pick up and recycle, giving those trees a second life and preventing them from going to the land fill. Residents can utilize the service as soon as Christmas is over, Dec. 26-28, then Jan. 1, 3-4, and 10. Troop 8 Committee Chair Brooks Rushman KLIN News that scouts have picked up thousands of trees over the program’s 11 years in Lincoln. Similar programs exist in the Greater Omaha and Kearney areas. “You put in your zip code and address and we show up on the day that you pick,” says Rushman. “Most of them go to the City drop-off sites and they get chipped up for mulch that residents use for their landscapes, or for animal beds at the zoo.” Rushman said trees should be stripped of all decorations and placed on the curb by 9 a.m. Residents can schedule an appointment at no cost by visiting scoutingfortrees.com. Scouts will also take unwanted or broken holiday lights to be recycled. Rushman asks residents wishing to do so to leave them next the tree in a box or bag. For those needing a different option, the City will provide Christmas tree drop-off sites Thursday, December 25, through January 19, 2026, at these locations: - Ballard Park – (3901 North 66th Street) - Holmes Lake Park – (South 70th and Normal streets, parking lot west of north softball field) - Oak Lake Park – (three blocks south of Cornhusker on North First Street) - Tierra Park – (South 29th Street and Tierra Drive) - Seng Park at University Place – (North 50th and Garland streets) - Woods Park – (South 31st and “J” streets, southeast corner of the parking lot) See a map of the drop-off locations at lincoln.ne.gov/TreeRecycling. All decorations, tinsel, lights, skirts, disposal bags and stands must be removed from trees. This is the 39th yea...
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