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Eagle project benefi ts children experiencing homelessness Bridge along portion of MST is win-win for Eagle Scout, hikers

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 bird houses Dylan Joyce 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. “Expe28 JULY 15 - 28, 2021 riencing homelessness can be especially difficult for children, and I am grateful to

Courtesy photos For his Eagle Scout project, Dylan Joyce led the construction of a rabbit hutch and three bird houses to benefi t Victoria’s Place, an emergency family shelter in Greensboro.

Keegan Trahan Keegan Trahan, a rising junior at Northwest Guilford High School, recently celebrated his 16th birthday by earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Keegan is the son of Kyle and Bonnie Trahan of Oak Ridge and is a member of Troop 139, which meets at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Keegan would like to thank his Scoutmaster, Tom Needham, as well as Brian Eichlin and all of the adult leaders for their years of guidance while helping him to achieve his goal of one day becoming an Eagle Scout. He extends a special thanks to his Eagle coach, Gerard Heller, and all the volunteers who supported him in completing his Eagle project. The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996 Keegan chose the Mountains-to-Sea

Trail (MST) to be the beneficiary of his be able to help them.” Eagle Scout project because he enjoys

After starting Cub Scouts at age 5, spending time outdoors. He designed Dylan moved to Troop 600 when he was and led the construction of a small 13; there, he served as chaplain aide and bridge along the Headwaters Trail porpatrol leader. He has especially enjoyed tion of the MST, which extends from skiing, backpacking and camping outings the Cascades Preserve to Linville Road with his Scout troop. in Oak Ridge. The MST is 1,175 miles

A recent graduate of McMichael in its entirety, beginning at Clingman’s High School in Mayodan, Dylan plans to Dome and leading all the way through attend Appalachian State University next North Carolina to Jockey’s Ridge on the month and major in product design. Outer Banks. For more info about Scouts BSA With the addition of this small bridge, Troop 600, visit www.scoutdude.com. Keegan says “hikers will be able to Troop 600 meets Monday evenings at explore North Carolina, one bridge at a Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church. time along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.”

Courtesy photos For his Eagle Scout project, Keegan Trahan (left) led the construction of a bridge along the Headwaters Trail portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.