Local Boy Scout troop honored for life-saving efforts
Boy Scouts of America Troop 46 from Elkton was honored in ceremonies today for their life saving efforts in support of the Get Alarmed, Virginia! Smoke Alarm Installation and Education campaign. Eagle Scout Brandon Dyer was recognized for his individual achievements in conjunction with the campaign. Due to the efforts of Troop 46, 5 lives were potentially saved during a fire at a Mount Crawford residence on June 9. Read more
David Reynolds | It’s over
It’s over. Almost heaven won. Heaven lost.
That once both feared and loved army of Boy Scouts will not be coming to East Virginia every four years. No, the National Boys Scouts Jamboree will be heading west to the other Virginia. They will still be using Interstate 64, but there will be no stopping in Rockbridge County. And there will be no need to fix up the Goshen train station. Thurmond, W.Va., has one, 150 miles up the line. Read more
David Reynolds | Dear Scout Leader
I understand from reading the papers and talking to a few friends that our Goshen Pass area may have been selected by your hired developer, a Mr. Isaac H. Manning, for future BSA national jamborees. I have not met Mr. Manning, but I have been told that he is a quite likable fellow and is conducting your business in a professional manner. Read more
David Reynolds | Scouting secrets
Psst. Anybody looking over your shoulder? Just checking. Can’t be too careful these days. But I trust you even if your elected representatives do not. I am sorry that you were not in the loop. I was left out, too. So all either of us knows is what we read and hear. Not enough to form an opinion. But I have no choice. I have a deadline to make. Read more
David Reynolds | Bridges
Posted by afp on September 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A couple of other things can be found in your dig. You will know better where you stand and how to build the best bridge to the other side. That’s important because politics is all about building bridges.
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