Troop 5 visits DeGray

Scout Troop 5 of Hope recently went on their annual DeGray Lake Fun on the Water Campout.  Boats were provided by Dr. Donald Sitzes, Donnie Golden and Ed Flagg. Activities included tubing, swimming, water skiing and having lots of fun.  The Scouts and Donnie Golden did the cooking which featured pancakes, breakfast burritos,  pork tenderloins, ribs and hot dogs. Desserts

were cobblers, banana pudding and a birthday cake for Robert Wright and Dr. Donald Sitzes.

The Troop camped at the Ouachita Foundation Ross-Rhodes Reservation on DeGray Lake near Bismarck.

The Scouts were led by Senior Patrol Leader D’Aunna Golden, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Mary Martinez, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Emma Wright and Scoutmaster Karen Smith.  Also attending were: Drake Mathis, Riley Golden, Logan Flagg, Melody Martinez, Hannah Flagg, Dakota Greer, Mickey Golden, Harper McMahan, Forrest Flagg, John Flagg, Madi Comer, Kianna Martin, Collie Crawford, Jerrilynn Golden, Makenna Crawford, Joe Flagg,  Kody O’Brien, Amanda Greer, Donnie Golden, William Greer, Dr. Donald Sitzes and Dr. Lester

Sitzes.  Also attending were Roy and Martha Golden, Lauri Mathis and Sue Gilbert.

Chuck Eldridge sponsored the food and supplies. Robert and Betty Wright also attended.