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Classes of 2020 Experience A Most Unusual Graduation Season Somerville High School 2020 commencement was originally scheduled to take place on Friday, June 19, at Brooks Field in Somerville. As in many other districts in New Jersey and across the country, graduation ceremonies at Somerville this year were reconfigured to follow medical and government guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. At first a virtual ceremony was planned, but after a survey administrators switched gears. Principal Gerard T. Foley on June 16 issued the following letter regarding an in-person graduation ceremony: Class of 2020, First of all, thank you to all who completed the Class of 2020 In-Person Graduation survey. As a result of your feedback, we will be conducting one ceremony with
only our graduates in attendance. The ceremony will be live streamed for family members and friends. The in-person ceremony will take place on July 6 at 9 am on Brooks Field. Additionally, in collaboration with our yearbook and student council advisors and the PTO, we are in the process of planning other activities following the ceremony. We are hoping to distribute yearbooks, however, we are still uncertain if the books will arrive in time for July 6. I will keep you posted. Finally, now that we are having an in-person graduation ceremony, we want all of you and your families to hear our SHS choir and student speeches for Pictured is the Somerville High School Class of 2020 taken last fall before anyone ever heard the word coronavirus. the first time live on July 6. As a re– Photo courtesy of Normandy Studio (Visit www.normandystudio.com/svl to purchase photographs.) sult, the virtual graduation will not be released on June 19. Each graducontinued on page 3 Branchburg Central Middle Banker, Sophia Baumann, Grace Andrew Holterman, Dylan HornSchool held a virtual graduation Bigsby, Jack Brand, Emma Car- ick, Mason Hubbard, Miles Hubceremony for 8th graders on June man, Quinn Carran, Juliana Casey, bard, James Irwin, Ana Iskowitz, 18 at 7 p.m. Friends and families Kashaun Chapman, Christopher Abbey Jones, Emily Kolodziej, tuned in to YouTube for the video Chinchilla Rosales, Ajay Cray, Ja- Evan Barna, Mina Batra, Mackenpresentation. Student Council of- son Daleo, Jenna Dickson, Kristin zie Bayles, Kaitlyn Bohen, Turner ficers Chase Insabella, president; DiFabio, Michael DiFabio, Banes- Boyle, Alena Buckland, Jalaya Turner Boyle, vice-president; Ni- sa Erickson, Dilson Escobar, Julia Carmody, Anthony Carro, Tyler cole Fitzgibbon, secretary; and Figueiredo, Alyssa Flood, Chris- Carter, Veronica Castro, Conrad Sophia Baumann, treasurer, ad- tian Fodor, Joseph Galioto, Luke Chlipalski, Emily Clarke, Michael dressed their classmates and Galioto, Paul Galioto, Aanya Goel, Colantuono, Ava Coppola, James school choral and band members Isobel Green, James Hathaway, Cote, Benjamin Demuren, Calum Pictured in their caps and gowns, from left, are SHS graduates from Branchburg performed on the video. Sarah Hayevy, Tony Hendershot, continued on page 4 Cam Hasko, Alex Cassidy, Tyler Wong and Joe Bogan. The 154 graduates are: Andrew Adams, Mateo Aguirre, Olivia Aliseo, Ahmed Amin, Giovanni Arce, Gabriella Baldoni, Nishi
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Pictured at a do-it-yourself commencement ceremony hosted by the Furino family are SHS Branchburg graduates (from left, front row) Lauren Brand, Joe Tutunjian, Tommy Ulmer, Joey Furino, Nolan Quade, Lauren Pollock, (back row) Ryan Pierson, Caitlin Schworn, and TJ Sanchez.
The Branchburg News follows the community newspaper tradition of publishing a combined July/August issue. We will resume our regular monthly delivery schedule the first week of September. In the meantime, have a healthy, happy and safe summer! And don’t forget to email your summertime news and photos to The Branchburg News (branchburgnews@gmail. com) by August 15 for the September issue.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as directed by the Governor’s Executive Order, the 2020 Primary Election has been postponed until Tuesday, July 7. In addition, Executive Order 144 provides that ballots will be mailed to all registered Democratic and Republican voters and vote-by-mail ballot applications will be mailed to unaffiliated and inactive voters. All vote-by-mail ballots and vote-by-mail ballot applications will come with pre-paid postage. Vote-by-mail applications must be returned to Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter’s Office by June 30 for a timely receipt of the ballot. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by 8 pm on July 7, or can be placed in one of the five designated drop boxes within the county (yet to be determined at press time), or delivered to the Somerset County Board of Election by 8 pm on July 7. No ballots will be accepted at the polling locations. A
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continued from front page ate will receive a DVD copy of the virtual graduation at the conclusion of the in-person ceremony on July 6. Thanks to Somerville High School Secretary Geraldine Barrows who, as always, helped The Branchburg News put together the grad list and info for the paper. On the list of processional leaders are Ananya Gandhi, Somerville High School Valedictorian; Jeffrey Pan, Somerville High School Salutatorian; Francesca Caratozzolo, Senior Class President and Student Council President; Mitchell Nelson, Somerville Academy of Liberal Arts Valedictorian; LindaRose Piccolo, Somerville Academy of the Arts Salutatorian. Of a total of 270 graduates in the SHS class of 2020, 161 are identified as residents of Branchburg or Neshanic Station. Those students are listed below: Nathaniel Ahearn, Sean AiraSpiess, Kylie Aldrich, Katelyn Allen, Nooran Amin, Melissa Andia, Ashley Apisa, Wellington Ardila, Emily Arellano, Mylani Ariza, Rylin Baker, Evan Barr, Madison Bayles, Sophie Belkin, Antoinette Bercarich, Joseph Bogan, Lauren Brand, Ryder Bray, Justin Brenner, Samantha Brooks, Spencer Buckelew, Jacob Buda, Alex Burke,
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Branchburg Country Fair is Sept. 26
By Rita Bouwman On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, the Branchburg Country Fair will celebrate its 23rd annual event at White Oak Park with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 27. In 23 years, the Branchburg Country Fair has encountered Hurricane Floyd, the tragic events of 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy. However, we never expected a panademic. Therefore, the Branchburg Country Fair will be modified for the safety of all fair-goers. We are planning to have a concert from 6 to 8 pm. The Gregory Gonzales Memorial Fireworks will follow at 8 pm. Of course, we will be following social distancing and any other rules established at the time. For more information, you may email Branchburgcountryfair@gmail.com or call Bob or Rita Bouwman at (908) 526-3094. The event as always will be free and give Branchburg and neighboring residents a chance to celebrate Branchburg in a safe manner. We hope to see you at the Fair, neighbor!
Annual Family Style Roast Beef Dinner Planned The Readington Reformed Church, 124 Readington Rd., is planning to host the Annual Harvest Home Family Style Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. While the committee is moving ahead with plans there is some uncertainty about being able to obtain supplies and work together in close proximity due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers will post updates about the event in this newspaper and on the church Facebook page. —Submitted by Bob Lefever and Bernie Lewis, Co-Chairs
BCMS Graduates Via Video Manochio, Emma Marino, Devin Mathai, Katelyn McConnell, Colleen McLoughlin, William McNamara, Sean McNeil, Saidy McQuillan, Brooke Meyers, Alayna Mongiovi, Siya Munjal, Robert Murdock, Emily Murrison, Jacob Nash, Nina Nebab, Keira Nocella, Riley O’Neill, Daniele Paglia, Kathryn Paley, Jaylen Patel, Rowan Pearl, Michael Perrino, Jenna Petrillo, Anthony Pieroni, Ryan Pizzelanti, Danika Podolak, Kameron Przybylski, Zachary Puno, Brendan Ramsden, Christopher Rasch, Nicholas Rossomando, Bruno Santana-Ferro, Sophia Schlauch, Sofia Schmeltz,
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During these uncertain times, we have worked creatively to offer you, our residents, outdoor Summer exercise programs , and on Rainy days via ZOOM. For details, to register & information go to: www.branchburg.nj.us click on “Township Recreation”, sign up for Cardio, Pilates and/or YOGA thru Community Pass just click on “Register Now”.
Begins on Monday, July 6th and will end on Friday, August 14th
along with Summer Youth Tennis. Check the township website for new information regarding Camper Drop Off and Pick–up procedures. All campers with epi-Pen, inhaler or insulin must complete the Administration of Medication form and hand in with a written statement from the prescribing physician.
Remember to register for GIRLS FALL FIELD HOCKEY online thru Community Pass. Girls Fall Field Hockey is a fall sport, please register your daughter according to her grade in September.
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While non-aerial fireworks AKA sparkling novelties are legal in New Jersey, it is important to remember that sparkling novelties are inherently dangerous because they burn at such an extreme temperature. Branchburg Township Fire Safety recommends that you leave fireworks to the professionals, but if you don't please remember that:
Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Sparkling novelties can be an invitation to personal injury and should not be treated as toys for children. In fact, sparkling novelties can burn at or above 2000°F, which can cause serious injuries to anyone handling.
Only buy sparkling novelties from reputable businesses. Don’t buy if packaging is damaged or appears tampered with. Don’t try and “fix” broken or “dud” fireworks. Never use indoors. Don’t use in very windy or dry conditions. Never aim a firework at yourself, another person, animals, or buildings. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire and to douse used fireworks before discarding in trash.
Never relight a “dud” firework, leave it alone and only approach after 20 minutes.
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In the State of New Jersey firework that shoot or have a report are still strictly prohibited and should only be handled by a pyrotechnics professional.
We will be opening to the public fully on July 6, 2020. Until then, please use the Township website: www.branchburg.nj.us to obtain department contact info and a list of current online services. Coming soon: The Township will be debuting our new SDL online service portal. When fully up and running residents will be able to access many municipal services online to help you “skip the trip”.
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The Rivers Were Here First
Imagine glistening water appearing on the south face of a retreating glacier at the end of the last ice age. The warming atmosphere sent a cascade of water onto the bare earth where it pooled to create an echo chamber, sounding the arrival of each drop of icy water. This scenario describes the theoretical birth of the Raritan River watershed. The rivers were here first, post glacial retreat. Consider the main branch of the Raritan River, the South Branch, was formed at the start of a brief ten-thousand-year moment of post glacial, relative geologic stability. The weight of megatons of glacial ice removed, the now unburdened earth began to squirm. Seeking to ease tension and reach a state of equilibrium, mountains, valleys and ridges were formed and reformed as tectonic plates shifted. Low areas filled with glacial melt and rainfall till overflowing. Large lakes formed as water accumulated, the weight of water then destabilized the ground to breech these impoundments. The sudden release of water further altered the topography of the land. Over time equilibrium was reached where water accumulation and flow were balanced. Gravity then directed the relatively constant overflow downhill, seeking a path of least resistance dependant on soil structure and around hard rock to reach sea level. The current source of the Raritan, which arises at Budd Lake, is approximately 933 feet above sea level. Looking at the stability of today’s river we must appreciate the almost evolutionary natural selection of its watercourse. Locally we see deep valleys far outsized in comparison to the small streams flowing through them; Holland Brook and
Pleasant Run are two examples. Somewhere in the past these pastoral rills were raging rivers, perhaps overflow from the volcanic vent that formed Round Valley. The outlet of the Hudson River was determined at one point to be in the area of Bound Brook and formed what is now the lower Raritan River. The South Branch of the Raritan eventually meandered through rock and rill to merge with the Raritan River, orphaned by the mercurial Hudson in its adolescent stage. The first rivers and streams were simply situated where the combination of elevation/gravity, rate of flow, soil structure and rocky obstructions were random. Flora and fauna had no stable conditions upon which to flourish. Once the river course stabilized, it provided ideal conditions for an interdependent community of plants, animals and eventually humans. Undeniably the river is referenced in every aspect of planning and development. Suffering good and bad decisions, its endless flow serves as innate immunity, susceptible to remediation and full recovery. Human habitation along the river has to be considered dramatic as human intervention has the greatest impact upon the environment in any given era. Whether it be the first colonial dams which were burned because they blocked the upstream alewive migration or twentieth century chemical effluent from industry which poisoned our waters and the cascade of life from which it arose. The river is an immovable constant which provides stability when change rages in an ebb and flow of perceived progress. This watery touchstone provides a north star upon which to re-direct an awareness of community and balance. Look closer at the flowing water and realize what appears as an enduring entity is made up of endless stream of new water molecules. A river looks static in that its bed is
always filled with water. I just find it fascinating to realize I am looking at the closest thing to infinity, as unique water molecules have passed by the same point for eons. The individuals come together to create a seamless enduring entity. It is mindboggling to consider that view, but helpful to see life as a continuous flow of new recruits and how decisions made today will impact the future. It also provides a new perspective from which to view an issue. Too often problem solving suffers from restricted contributions. Our rivers provide tangible benefits as well as being a source of inspiration to expand our imagination and fire our creativity for the benefit of all. The rivers were here first and life grew up around them in an expanding spiral of interrelated communities. Contact jjmish57@msn.com. See more articles and photos at winterbearrising.wordpress.com.
The source of the main branch of the Raritan River arises from Budd Lake, a large glacial lake aka Hattacawanna in Morris County. The photo above was taken from the Budd Lake outlet that forms the South Branch. The photo on the lower right shows the beginning of the South Branch of the Raritan as it leaves Budd Lake. From here the water flows from an elevation of 933 feet to sea level over a 50-mile course, which includes the confluence of the North and South branches of the Raritan at Branchburg, aka Tucca-Ramma-Hacking. The photo on the lower left shows the confluence, including the Old York Road bridge crossing between Branchburg on the right and Bridgewater on the left. Aerial photo is complements of a flight provided by LightHawk and No Water No Life.
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benefits of composting and how to compost. She educated the community as well as provided education materials to several schools. Sophie credits her time in Scouts in teaching her how to help others, and to become a strong leader and better person. Sophie is pursuing her education in musical theater.
Alana Senate has been a member of Girl Scouts for 9 years. Alana has also achieved the Gold Award by educating the community on distracted driving awareness and prevention. Her video can be found on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/ watch?v=6mH5290zwm0. In her scholarship essay, Alana stated that she has achieved personal growth, leadership skills and lifelong friendships through her years in Scouts. Alana will be pursuing a degree in psychology from Rutgers University. The Branchburg Service Unit congratulates Sophie and Alana and wishes them much success in the future. —submitted by Donna Strano, Scholarship Chairperson
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Graduation Goodies
The Branchburg PTO helped the Branchburg Central Middle School administration send the 8th grade graduates off on a festive note on June 3. Families were invited to drive up to the school between 9 a.m. and noon to have the graduates sign a giant banner (now on display outside the Branchburg Municipal Building) and pick Pictured at the graduation distribution are BCMS Vice Principal Beth Stanton, up their graduation gown Superintendent Rebecca Gensel, and Principal Matt Barbosa. and locker contents. The PTO also provided each student with a lawn sign, a class shirt, a graduation star from the dance committee, a cookie and a coupon for a slice of pizza and a drink donated by Dominick’s on Route 202. Sharon Kechula, PTO coordinator at BCMS, said the PTO wanted to do something special for the graduates because the coronavirus pandemic cancelled their dance, trip, and gradu- The PTO came up with a memorable banner for the students to sign. ation ceremony.
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On June 15, history was made at Stony Brook School as the annual talent show went virtual. During the past 22 years, Mrs. Burke’s Schoolwide Enrichment Program has celebrated the wonderful talents of the students, and quarantine was not going to make number 23 any different. Thirty-one students took up the challenge and in some cases the furniture and carpets, to record their acts from home and send them to Mrs. Burke to be included in the virtual show. Through the online platform “YouTube Premieres,” the show debuted at 7 pm and the whole Stony Brook family watched at the same time from the comfort of their own homes. The show was a great success and showed that Stony Brook School is a creative and resilient community. Guitarists, seen above in a collage, are Sam Napolitano, Myles Weber and Nate Pennington. Nate, at the lower right, created a oneman trio via a triple-exposure video. –submitted by Tonilynn Burke, Stony Brook School Gifted and Talented Program Teacher
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By Tricia Ihde for the BWC Every spring the Branchburg Woman’s Club determines its annual student awards and charitable donations. The latter were announced in May. Prior to those contributions, the club also gave funds to Somerville High School’s Project Graduation. In June, the club honored students who were selected by their schools for academic achievement, citizenship, and community service. Somerville High School students Madison Bayles and Thomas Ulmer each were awarded $1,000 scholarships by the club. Monetary awards were given to some eighth-grade graduates from Branchburg Central
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This Month In Branchburg History AUGUST One Year Ago, Aug. 2019: On Aug. 12, the Township Committee unanimously adopted a resolution outlining the replacement by the state of the River Road Bridge, known as the wooden bridge.
JULY One Year Ago, Jul. 2019: On July 20, the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing was celebrated at Raritan Valley Community College in a series of space-related events. For example, a scale calibrated to convert humans’ earth weight to moon weight showed a man weighing 172.8 lbs in Branchburg, would weigh only 28.8 lbs on the moon.
Five Years Ago, Aug. 2015: The Branchburg Woman’s Club donated a new refrigerator for the Little Red Schoolhouse, replacing one that was 43 years old.
Five Years Ago, Jul. 2015: At the July 13 Township Committee meeting, the Rolling Thunder advocacy group dedicated a POW/ MIA Chair of Honor. The empty chair honors the soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice, held prisoner of war, listed missing in action, or whose remains have not been recovered.
10 Years Ago, Aug. 2010: At least seven Branchburg women swam, biked and ran in the Jersey Girl Triathlon in Long Branch on Aug. 8. Listed with Branchburg addresses on the results page were Pearly Besman, Amy Cosman, Maureen Madigan, Christina Grabiec, Laurie Lazovick, Cynthia Garwacke and Linda Rakowitz.
10 Years Ago, Jul. 2010: Construction was well underway at the Branchburg Sports Complex on Readington Road, which was projected to be up and running by late October.
25 Years Ago, Aug. 1995: Crediting a compost of kitchen scraps, Louis Baldino of Branchburg grew a tomato that weighed 3.5 pounds, the largest from Central Jersey in a statewide contest. (Largest in the 25 Years Ago, Jul. 1995: At an ice contest was 4.62 pounds and came cream shop at the Garden State from Long Branch.) Golf Center, a “Christmas in July” food drive brought in about 1000 50 Years Ago, Aug. 1970: Two stopounds of items for the county len Volkswagens were found subfood bank. Santa Claus made a merged in six feet of water in the North Branch of the Raritan River weekend appearance. along North Branch River Road. 50 Years Ago, Jul. 1970: A plexiglass shelter built by the Central Railroad of NJ on the site of its burnedout train station on Station Road did not impress Mayor Edward Blaufuss. He called it a glorified bus stop but conceded it was better than an umbrella.
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Branchburg Newsmakers Albert Yu, born and raised in Branchburg, is completing his medical residency in Psychiatry as Chief Resident at University of Pennsylvania. He received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2012 from Rutgers University, majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience on a full Presidential Scholarship. Albert is deeply grateful to the Branch-
Makenzie Lee Scholer graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania on May 9. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Occupational Therapy, and a minor in Psychology and Dance. While at WCU she was a member of the Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Makenzie Lee Scholer fraternity, Alpha ETA honors, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and a mem- certification as a Rhythm Works ber of the WCU Dance Company. instructor. She plans to pursue her Recently Makenzie completed her Master’s Degree in ABA therapy.
Introducing Stoney Brook Grille at Fox Hollow The restaurant at Fox Hollow Golf Club has come out of the coronavirus shutdown with Branchburg mainstay Simos Kontos at the helm. Golf Club Managing Partner Matt Galvin tapped the restaurateur’s talents based on the success of Stoney Brook Grille, 1285 Route 28 in North Branch, which Kontos will continue to operate along with the new venture. “We closed down completely in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it was finally time to reopen it made sense to have Simos come in and
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Branchburg Boy Scout Troop 90 and its sponsoring organization, North Branch Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, announce that Chris McArthur and Mark McArthur, 16-yearold twin brothers, were awarded scouting’s highest rank of Eagle on May 2, following their Eagle Scout Boards of Review. Chris McArthur’s Eagle Scout Project, completed in collaboration with the Branchburg Community Garden and the Township of Branchburg, was wheelchairaccessible raised garden beds. Mark McArthur’s project, completed in collaboration with the Fleming House Museum & Garden in Flemington, was an historical garden consisting of plants typically grown in the 1700s for medicinal purposes. Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School announced that Nidhi Banker of Branchburg has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Michael and Heather Sanchez of Branchburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Briana, to Joseph “Mike” Scangarella, son of Joseph and Kimberly Scangarella of Brick, NJ. Briana is a 2012 graduate of Somerville High School and a 2016 graduate of Seton Hall University. She is an ICU nurse at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank. Mike graduated from Manasquan High School in 2011 and is currently serving on the Atlantic Strike in the United States Coast Guard. The couple resides in Asbury Park. A summer 2021 wedding is planned.
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Amanda Aloia and Tylan Porterfield, both Branchburg residents, graduated from Rutgers Preparatory School (Class of 2020) on June 7 at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Somerset, in a drive-in style event. Additional on-campus celebrations are planned during the summer. Amanda earned varsity status in soccer, lacrosse and swimming at Rutgers Prep. She is an integral member of the NJ State Champion Girls Soccer team, capturing the prestigious title in 2019. She earned top honors for volunteering in the community and as president of the Tend-To-A-Friend organization sponsored by Prep. She also contributes locally volunteering as a ”buddy” for Branchburg School District summer programs, contributing to the Branchburg Soccer organization and coaching for GoalQuest Soccer in Flemington. Amanda competes for Coaches Roberto Aguas and Jonathan Yazo with FC COPA Soccer in Edison,
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Over the May 2-3 weekend, Troop 90 participated in the Boy Scouts National Camp-In. With families isolating at home, kids across America were invited to participate on Facebook, with tutorials on campsite contruction and wilderness survival tips. As written in the Scout Law, a scout is cheerful. Whether in the backyard or living room, members of Troop 90 joined other troops and families across the country live on Facebook for a day of fun virtual adventures. From camp-style cooking and friendly competitions, to special guests and campfire singalongs, this virtual event brought the best parts of Scouting to life. We are looking forward to when we can all be back together, in person. -- submitted by Larry Ahearn