Council approves Scout week, grant for Eagles Manor planning

Havre City Council unanimously approved the mayor issuing a proclamation declaring the week of Feb. 9-15 as National Scouts BSA week.

"The Boy Scouts of America has served American youth since 1910, and the aims of the scouting program are fitness, character development and citizenship, Scout BSA Troop 1438 member Jackson Siemens said. "... The Havre units consistently contribute hundreds of service hours each year throughout a variety of projects."

Siemens asked the council during its Jan 20 meeting to consider issuing the proclamation. Mayor Tim Solomon said that the council would consi...