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Latham Boy Scouts are true NOMADS
LATHAM — Boy Scout Troop 62, the earliest troop chartered in Latham, is helping the Boy Scouts of America to celebrate its 100-year anniversary.

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10,000 Scouts expected at Moraine State Park’s Campaganza
Dave Kooyers knows his Scouts are in for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come Sept. 24. More than 10,000 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will converge at Moraine State Park for Campaganza, a weekend full of camping and outdoor adventures.

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Bill Gates receives Scouts’ Silver Buffalo Award
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday received the highest award that the Boy Scouts of America bestows on adults for distinguished service to youth. Bill Gates – Boy Scouts of America – Silver Buffalo Award – Microsoft – Scout

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Noah Green earns Eagle Scout award
Noah David Green of Elk Grove, a member of Boy Scout Troop 288 has earned Scouting’s top award, that of Eagle Scout, and will be recognized in a ceremony Saturday, Aug. 28.

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In & Around Randolph Township
FRIDAY, Sept. 17 Looking for fun, exercise and socializing? Come to a free “Friendhship Dance” at 8 p.m. at the Ironia Elementary School. Attendees will learn the basics of square dancing from a live caller. The school is on Rte. 513. Free refreshments. Casual dress. Couples and singles welcome. Sponsored by the Reelers Square Dance Club. Call (908)-832-5313 for more information.

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Lafayette Eagle Scout wins service project award
His pastor said Eagle Scout Jacob Music has a “heart for others.”

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Cub Scouts invited to “Jungle Adventure” day camp
LEBANON — Cub Scouts ages 7-11 are invited to a “JungleAdventure” day camp July 26-31 at Happy Valley Tree Farm south of Lebanon .

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Cub Scout Day Camp fun
Noreen Hyslop photo Cub Scouts were busy from Wednesday through Friday at the annual Cub Scout Day Camp held each year at East City Park. Taking a moment to practice some building skills are Wyatt Chastain and Adam Mixon.

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Cub Scouts earn enthusiasm award
Lonoke Cub Scouts Lee Glover Langdon, Gabe Beard, Aaron Watkins, Anderson Fletcher, Riley Miller and Ryan Cleveland attended the Three Rivers Cub Scouts day camp in Beebe June 14-17.

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Parade float a Girl Scout team effort
Groups, clubs and organizations all around town are preparing Fourth of July parade floats this week including the local Girl Scouts. The parade line up begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, in the Capital One Bank parking lot downtown, with the parade kicking off at 10 a.m.

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Girl Scouts earn the Bronze
Five area Girl Scouts recently earned the Junior Bronze Award. They completed their 20 hours of community service by helping at the Claremont Nursing Home (Jenna Barone), volunteering at the Better Da

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Four area Girl Scouts receive Gold Award
Ceremonies were held recently throughout the state as Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska recognized its 2010 Girl Scout Gold Award honorees.

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Alden Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts barbecue has been moved
The Alden Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts barbecue has been moved to the Alden-Conger Public School for this evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Serving Conger pork patties, Conger hot dogs, Mrs. Gerry’s potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans, assorted bars, pop or bottled water to drink. Cost is $6 per person.

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David Letterman Gives Jay-Z A Dose Of Reality: There’s No Way In Hell Lebron James Will Win A Ring With The Nets
Jay-Z hit up the Late Show with David Letterman earlier this week and of course David asked him the one thing everybody wants to know… Is Lebron James going to sign with the New Jersey Nets??? Pop the Top for Jay-Z’s Reaction David Letterman Keeps It All the Way Funky with Jay-Z: Saying Lebron has [...]

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Cub Scouts win conservation award
Cub Scout Pack 209, chartered by the Homer Brink Elementary PTA in the Maine-Endwell district, has awarded the Cub Scout World Conservation Award to the following Wolf Cub Scout rank students: Adam Clarhaut, Bradley Cobb, David Gilbert, Sean MacHaffie, Quinn Meagher, Lucas Messemer, Dominic Perfetti and Jonah VanHart.

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