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Eagle project benefits children experiencing homelessness
STOKESDALE – Scouts BSA Troop 600’s Dylan Joyce held his Eagle Court of Honor on July 11. For his Eagle Scout project, Dylan led the construction of a rabbit hutch and Dylan Joyce bird houses to benefit children experiencing homelessness in Greensboro. A resident of Stokesdale, he is the son of Daryle and Dana Joyce. Dylan’s Eagle project benefits Victoria’s Place, a playhouse and art space created by Ronald and Victoria Milstein for children experiencing homelessness who receive emergency family shelter from the Shirley T. Frye YWCA in Greensboro. For his project, Dylan led the construction of a rabbit hutch made from fencing boards and three bird houses made of treated lumber. With the mentorship of Tyler Grose and Kip Brace, Dylan and his volunteers spent over 155 hours to complete the project “At Victoria’s Place, children of recent immigrants can connect with nature as a result of my project,” Dylan said. “Experiencing homelessness can be especially 28for children, JULY 15and - 28, 2021 difficult I am grateful to
Bridge along portion of MST is win-win for Eagle Scout, hikers
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For his Eagle Scout project, Dylan Joyce led the construction of a rabbit hutch and three bird houses to benefit Victoria’s Place, an emergency family shelter in Greensboro. Keegan Trahan
Keegan Trahan, a rising junior at NorthCourtesy photos west Guilford For his Eagle Scout project, Keegan Trahan (left) led the conHigh School, struction of a bridge along the Headwaters Trail portion of the recently celeMountains-to-Sea Trail. brated his 16th birthday by earnTrail (MST) to be the beneficiary of his ing the rank of Eagle Scout. Keegan Eagle Scout project because he enjoys is the son of Kyle and Bonnie Trahan spending time outdoors. He designed of Oak Ridge and is a member of and led the construction of a small Troop 139, which meets at Oak Ridge bridge along the Headwaters Trail porUnited Methodist Church. tion of the MST, which extends from Keegan would like to thank his the Cascades Preserve to Linville Road Scoutmaster, Tom Needham, as well in Oak Ridge. The MST is 1,175 miles as Brian Eichlin and all of the adult in its entirety, beginning at Clingman’s leaders for their years of guidance while helping him to achieve his goal of Dome and leading all the way through North Carolina to Jockey’s Ridge on the one day becoming an Eagle Scout. He Outer Banks. extends a special thanks to his Eagle
be able to help them.” After starting Cub Scouts at age 5, Dylan moved to Troop 600 when he was 13; there, he served as chaplain aide and patrol leader. He has especially enjoyed skiing, backpacking and camping outings with his Scout troop. A recent graduate of McMichael High School in Mayodan, Dylan plans to attend Appalachian State University next month and major in product design. coach, Gerard Heller, and all the volFor more info about Scouts BSA unteers who supported him in completTroop 600, visit www.scoutdude.com. ing his Eagle project. Troop 600 meets Monday evenings at The Northwest local since 1996 Keegan chose the Mountains-to-Sea Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church.Observer • Totally
With the addition of this small bridge, Keegan says “hikers will be able to explore North Carolina, one bridge at a time along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.”
