Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte led the annual Boy Scouts first aid/dentistry merit badge clinic for the 16th year on Feb. 3 at Genesis, Silvis, Illinois. Dr. Van Raalte says that Scouting helped him achieve success. He has been involved in the Boy Scouts organization for many years. Among the participants was first-year Scout Matt Burklow, 10, of Long Grove, Iowa. Dr. Van Raalte designed the merit badge.