Ryan Erickson, of Fort Worth, Texas, earned his Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America in September. He is a member of Troop 499 in the Longhorn Council and he has previously served as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader and troop guide. He is the grandson of Paul (deceased) and Jean Dumey and the nephew of Brenda McDonald, all of Jackson, He is the son of David and Donna Erickson of Fort Worth.
Hannah Todt was named the 2011 Baumstark Award winner at the annual Saint Francis Auxiliary volunteer breakfast at the Drury Lodge. The award was created in honor of Vernice Baumstark, the first auxiliary president, who served Saint Francis for 35 years and is given each year to the person who best represents the organization's dedication, loyalty and service to the hospital. Todt began volunteering at Saint Francis in 1977. She has recorded 5,500 hours since then.
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