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Newly formed BSA troops draw girls wanting more outdoor adventures, challenges Troops 219 and 465 are two of seven all-girl Scout troops formed in the Old North State Council of the BSA since membership opened to girls in February.
Photo courtesy of BSA Troop 219
Scoutmaster Mike Matzinger stands behind founding members of the newly formed all-girls Scout BSA Troop 219 following their candlelight joining ceremony last week in front of family and members of the church’s separate all-boys’ Troop 600. Shown in forefront, founding BSA Troop 219 members: (L-R) Selby Chipman, Caroline Ruppel, Riley Mannella, Alexandra Santiago and Samantha Poole.
by MEREDITH BARKLEY & CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – If you wonder why girls would want to be part of Boy Scouts of America, Samantha Poole would be happy to tell you.
Troop 465 Scoutmaster Christy Kirksey guides Kate Heltsley on how to perfect her square ...continued on p. 18 knot at the Scouts’ first meeting March 13.
Mayor’s email ‘newsletter’ draws criticism, stirs debate Gail Dunham said she won’t add anyone who “hates her” to email distribution list for her town newsletter. Opponents said she’s acting unfairly and misleading residents. by CHRIS BURRITT
SUMMERFIELD – A March 12 email by Mayor Gail Dunham pointed out that town staff had made an error on the agenda for the Town Council’s meeting later that day. She also noted the town’s Historic Committee was “now working on the restoration of the Saunders Inn” on N.C. 150. At the meeting that night, Town Manager
IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ..................................................... 3 Your Questions ................................................. 4 Boots and Buckles ........................................... 7 Stokesdale Town Council ................................ 8
Photo courtesy of BSA Troop 465
‘I’m done,’ Robinson says
Summerfield resident says she will not engage in more legal battles with former town council member Todd Rotruck by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – What began in February 2018 as a voter registration challenge has cost Janelle Robinson far more in time
...continued on p. 26 Calendar Events ..............................................12 Crime/Incident Report ...................................13 Youth/School News ........................................15 Erin James, artist at heart...............................16 Student profiles............................................... 20
...continued on p. 2 Grins & Gripes................................................. 22 Facebook Comments ................................... 24 Classifieds ....................................................... 27 Index of Advertisers ........................................31 NWO on the Go!............................................. 32