Local Businessman Stan Lukowicz was awarded the Amador District Boy Scouts of America’s highest award- the District Award of Merit, at the American Legion Hall in Sutter Creek. Stan is a long time resident of Amador County and is involved in many community and civic organizations. He said that for him, scouting made all the difference as a poor young man growing up in South Texas. This award is the highest honor that can be awarded at the local District level. Many local Boy Scout leaders from the Amador Community were in attendance. Also awarded the District Award of Merit was Lou Stewart. Lou lives in Ione and is a long time scout leader. The Amador Cub Scout of the Year was awarded to Owen Fritz of Jackson Cub Pack 78,and two Boy Scouts of the Year awards went to Patrick Lindecker of Pioneer Troop 888 and Jason McCleery of Sutter Creek Venture Crew 63. The Amador District Boy Scouts of America seeks to build strong, dedicated young people by offering a program that focuses on citizenship and ethics, combined with a great outdoors experience. For more information on these programs Call Jim Duncan 274-2980 or Tom Harris 295-2343.