Tim,
Congratulations and
THANK YOU for “Discover
Smith Mountain Lake”.
I find it interesting,
informative, timely, and just
SPOT ON!
I was fortunate to have a very
similar experience – except
her name was NOT “Mrs.
Pappageorge”! It happened to
me in the eighth grade!!
Just wanted to let you know
how much we just love your
magazine!!
Ray & Lorraine Judd,
Huddleston
Tim,
Just read your essay on Mrs.
Pappageorge. I smiled, teared
up, and smiled again. Thanks
for such a good read.
Tara Wall, Glade Hill
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Moneta, VA (Nov. 13, 2013) – On Nov. 9, Christopher Tomley of Moneta
received his Eagle Scout designation at a Court of Honor conducted at Epworth
United Methodist Church in Moneta. Friends and family joined members and
leaders of Troop 130 of the Blue Ridge Mountains Council for the celebration.
Christopher, 16, the son of Joe Tomley and the late Sherry Tomley, is a junior at
Franklin County High School who also attends Roanoke Valley Governor’s School.
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the
Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Fewer than five percent of Boy Scouts nationwide
attain the rank of Eagle, according to the BSA. Requirements include earning at
least 21 merit badges and demonstrating ideals of service and leadership, including
organizing and leading an extensive service project. Christopher’s Eagle Scout
Leadership Service Project involved the building of a shade arbor at Dudley
Elementary School in Wirtz.
For more information, contact Breck Hudson, Troop 130 Scoutmaster, at 540-721-5588.
Christopher Tomley Earns Prestigious
Eagle Scout Award
Prepared. For Life.
™
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