Oldson, Hurt earn rank of Eagle scout

Blake Oldson of Boy Scout Troop 311, Jackson, has earned Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout. His Court of Honor was held recently at the American Legion Hall in Jackson.

Oldson is the son of Jeffrey and Joy Oldson.

As his service project, Oldson crafted and installed two benches and planted a tree near a play area to provide a shaded place for people to sit at Litz Park in Jackson.

Oldson plans to attend the University of Missouri at Columbia after graduating from Jackson High School to study business and accounting.

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Hank Hurt, a junior at Central High School was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment achieved by less than two percent of Scouts.

Hurt is a member of Troop 2, sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church. He is the son of Mark and Jan Hurt.

Hurt's service project included building picnic tables for Good Shepherd Lutheran Chapel, where he is a member.