Brits home away from home in Marlborough Nov 3, 2008
For more than a decade, during the winter school vacation, Marlborough Girl Scouts, their families and leaders have traveled to England, where they spent time in London and in Marlborough ... were Girl Guides, the British equivalent of Girl Scouts. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
United Way raises 32 percent of goal Nov 2, 2008
The United Way partially funds the Miller Senior Center, the Sight Center, Tazewell County Resource Center, Pekin Salvation Army, the Boys and Girls Club of Pekin, the Center for the Prevention of Abuse, the Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center, the Tazewell County House of Hope, Christian Civic Outreach, Catholic Social Services, Pekin Mobile Diner, the Rust Transitional Center, St. Francis Community Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Arthritis Foundation, the Mental Health... (Pekin Times, IL)
Nucor employees raise money for the United Way (8) Nov 2, 2008
United Way of Kaufman County supports the following agencies within the county: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council, Childrens Medical Center, Genesis Center, Girl Scouts, Healing Hearts Ministry, Kaufman Help Center, Kaufman County 4-H, Kaufman County Foster Parents, Kaufman County YMCA, Kaufman County Senior Citizens, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Reading and Radio Resource, Salvation Army, Share Center, SW Diabetic Camp Sweeney and Visiting Nurses... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Gold, faithand credit Nov 1, 2008
Yet, I'm the one at the police station being held for "creating a disturbance" just because I helpfully informed a group of Girl Scouts at the supermarket to, as security video reveals, "Hang it up, you stupid kids, as your entire future has been destroyed first by the Federal Reserve under Alan Greenspan creating too much money and credit for almost two decades, and now Ben Bernanke at the Fed and Henry Paulson at the Treasury have grossly exceeded even those insane monetary excesses by huge,... (Asia Times Online)
Nursery school holds annual Monster Mash Nov 1, 2008
Girl Scouts from troops 120 and 458 of Pleasant Valley volunteered at the Monster Mash. They ran a mind reading booth, where Girl Scouts read an index card parents had previously filled out about their child for authenticity ... The Girl Scouts also read stories to the nursery schoolers, made sundaes, ran the arts and crafts room, and helped out in any other way they could. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Get ready for a frightfully good time Oct 31, 2008
The Girl Scouts will have a fall carnival at 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Rec Center gym. Voting will be at 3 p.m. Three top winners will be chosen from each of the four age categories. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Tietz contributes hair to Locks of Love Oct 31, 2008
She is actively involved with the St. Charles Catholic Church bell choir, Voyagers, softball, fishing and Girl Scouts. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Spouses' club offers grants Oct 31, 2008
Last year the FLSC awarded grants to organizations such as Alliance Against Family Violence, Military Family Member Scholarship Fund, Boy and Girl Scouts, National Military Family Association, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, the American Legion and many others. Now it is again time for the FLSC to give it back to the community. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Former owners say they won't reopen Skateland Oct 31, 2008
Electronic Herald and News. "The complete printed edition, page by page, online.". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Girl Scouts kick off year with Fall Fest Oct 31, 2008
On Friday, Oct. 24, Medfield Girl Scouts kicked off their 2008-2009 Girl Scout year with quite a celebration called FallFest ... The Scouts also celebrated the birthday of Girl Scouts founder, Juliet Gordon Low ... Tim & Leanne certainly provided the Halloween season entertainment while the celebration of Juliet Low helped all our girls to learn about and/or to appreciate how Girl Scouts came to be. (Medfield Press, MA)
Schumer Stumps for Local Democrats Oct 31, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Friday October 31, 2008. (R News)
Sessions to focus on Muslim women's issues Oct 31, 2008
Nahed Abdelgawad, a conference organizer and member of the Islamic Center's executive committee, said she often encountered misconceptions about her life from other mothers involved in Girl Scouts. "They think we're not allowed to work or participate in social activities," said Ms. Abdelgawad, a former teacher who now works as an administrative assistant. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Out & About: Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade Oct 31, 2008
Tickets are $4, kids under 12 and Girl Scouts are free. www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Halloween on Highway 92 Oct 30, 2008
The couple has received calls from various groups to come to see the display, including area nursing homes, Quad Cities groups, school groups and Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The biggest enjoyment they get from all their hard work is the comments and compliments they receive from their visitors, both Lisa and Skip said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
A modern-day knights tale Oct 30, 2008
Regardless, it remains known by thousands as the Loveland Castle, and it attracted 20,000 visitors in 2007, said Carey, including weddings, parties, special events and overnight visits by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and school groups. The kids usually have heard about the castle s reputation for being haunted (Carey calls it being spirited ) and are proud as peacocks after braving the castle overnight. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Brazos River Cleanup Oct 29, 2008
Patches are available for participating Camp Fire USA members, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Hot Dog lunch will be served. (KWTX.com, TX)
Church columnists: October 29, 2008 Oct 28, 2008
"The Church...the pillar and foundation of truth (I Timothy 3:15). Pathway Baptist Church, Norma Haisten Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place; are words of a song, but it was reality in our service. God's spirit was working on hearts. Many times, our altars were filled, which are blessings to all. God can and will save souls and put each on a new path. Bro. Mark did not bring his prepared sermon, but briefly spoke regarding the time of the imprisonment of Paul and Silas; as they... (Catoosa County News, GA)
Family Briefs Oct 28, 2008
Oct. 17-31, girls in the Girl Scouts - Seven Lakes Council will take orders for eight different varieties of cookies ... Contact the Girl Scouts - Seven Lakes Council at (800) 448-6954 or visit to learn more. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lewistown Christmas parade theme is ‘The Magic of Christmas’ Oct 28, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - News. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Arts center gets face-lift Oct 28, 2008
None of the Girl Scouts were present, as they are away at college, but Troop Leader Cecile Plattner said the girls put in about 60 hours each of work ... The Girl Scouts got it started; I give them a lot of credit ... This year has been unusual for the Girl Scouts of Troop 1206, Plattner said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Area Girl Scouts celebrate founders birthday on Saturday Oct 28, 2008
Area Girl Scouts celebrate founders birthday on Saturday. Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 12:31 PM CDT More than 50 Girl Scouts from Kaufman, Crandall, Van Zandt County and Terrell gathered Saturday afternoon at the First United Methodist Church to celebrate Juliette Lows birthday. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
How much work does it take to get this stay-at-home mom Manhattan-ready? Oct 27, 2008
The Ann Taylor Loft jean skirt that I live in may be fine for taking my daughter to Girl Scouts or helping out in kindergarten, but it doesn t fly in the Big Apple. Other obstacles included needing a bra that didn t flip open for nursing, color on graying hair and make up that wasn t purchased along with diapers at my local Publix. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Girl Scouts have Cookie 'Throw Down' Kick Off Oct 26, 2008
CASEY On Oct. 3, Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council (Service Unit 633) had their Cookie Throw Down Kick Off at the First Christian Church in Casey. Ten troops from the service unit participated and 72 girls attended. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thousands march to beat cancer Oct 26, 2008
Dana Allen, a service unit manager for the Girl Scouts, marshaled 127 of her troops to raise more than $3,500. She said they were excited to be there -- and have a role in fighting the disease that ultimately claimed their founder, Juliette Gordon Low. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Save money buying used merchandise Oct 26, 2008
Also, the YMCA and the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts offer relatively low-cost membership fees, though there might be additional costs for lessons or uniforms. Also, Little League groups sometimes offer free membership if they have business sponsorship, the AP reports. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The Future is Coming to a Robot Near You (Or Behind, Rather) Oct 26, 2008
Yeah - I envision a bunch of Ed 209's gunning down Girl Scouts for selling cookies without a permit. Maksimir. (Gizmodo Australia)
New program will honor vets Oct 25, 2008
All participating vets are encouraged to wear their uniforms if possible, as are any students who are members of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts troops. The assembly will be in the school's gym from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and will include special performances by Blythe's "Singing Cardinals" and the North Mecklenburg High JROTC color guard. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Girl-focused organizations in Cambridge receive United Way funding Oct 25, 2008
Moreover, in a 2001 survey by the Girl Scouts of America, 76% of respondents said that it is easier for them to be themselves in all-girl groups. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
More of this story Oct 25, 2008
Join the Girl Scouts and make a difference in the lives of others by donating toiletries and personal care items. The Westerly-Pawcatuck Girl Scouts will be collecting toiletries and personal care items as part of Make a Difference Day, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westerly Walmart, 258 Post Rd., Westerly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Scouts ready for food drive Oct 25, 2008
Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are busy mapping out routes for the upcoming Scouting for Food campaign to benefit the Marlborough Food Pantry and the Hudson Food Pantry ... For 21 years the Boy and Girl Scouts have been doing everything in their power to help this problem (the need for food), said Watson, which seems to be growing, particularly in our city of Marlborough. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Otsego County - Radtke named 1st Sportswoman of the Year Oct 25, 2008
On that particular 1971 trip she took four Girl Scouts rustic camping. I made sure that, while we were there, we went to Yellowstone, she recalled, because they may never have gotten the chance to see it again and I knew it would be something they d never forget. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Community Notes (Oct. 23) Oct 24, 2008
The Dover Girl Scouts will be hosting their annual Me and My Guy Square Dance for all K-3 Daisy and Brownie troops. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 24, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Chickering School cafeteria. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Fire board race Oct 24, 2008
We have been active in the community as volunteers in FISH, the Boy and Girl Scouts and as aides in the public schools. I have also volunteered as a leader at the Challenge Sonoma Adventure Ropes Course. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Places, people to help kids stay active Oct 24, 2008
org; Girl Scouts of America, girlscouts. org; Nature Conservancy, nature. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Veterans Day parade to be 'much bigger' Oct 24, 2008
Our local National Guard unit will participate, as will Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, the Shriners and the Patriot Guard. We are expecting a choral group from Sonoraville High School and local FFA groups. (Calhoun Times, GA)
No comments posted. Oct 23, 2008
The event sponsors are Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center, Grayson County Health Department, Grayson County Family Resource Centers, Community Education, Grayson County Board of Education, Communicare Kids Now Program, Grayson County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Girl Scouts Of Kentuckiana. The Girl Scouts did the shopping for the babies to complete their WEE CARE PROJECT.. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Scarecrow contest, parade to be held this weekend Oct 23, 2008
18, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m., $7 Puppets Dolls and Plays, Brownie Workshop, Thursday, Nov. 6, 4-6 p.m., $15 Science Sleuth Workshop, Junior Girl Scouts, Friday, Oct. 24, 7-8 p.m., $10. Westford Food Pantry food needed: In Westford, more than 180 families use the food pantry. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Day run Oct 23, 2008
Organizations such as Service Clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts troops, school groups, church groups are encouraged to make it a group volunteer project. For more information please call the YMCA today at (269) 683-1552. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Police Say Fake Cop Busted After Stopping Real One Oct 22, 2008
(1:08)More than 10,000 rubber-ducks were released from the Lancaster Bridge in San Antonio, Texas into the Trinity River to promote the Girl Scouts of Texas. (2:09). (CBS News)
Six girls honored at SL Oct 22, 2008
"Catherine's favorite subject in school is reading. She likes learning about interesting things.She also loves animals and hopes to be a veterinarian one day.Her dog, Freckles, gave her some experience in this area when he lived with her.When Catherine is not in school, she is involved in a wide range of activities that include scrapbooking, dance, softball, Girl Scouts and cheerleading."All her classmates love her," Meloche said, because Catherine treats others like she wants to be treated.... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Community Chest starts fund drive Oct 21, 2008
" Kroger said many of the organizations may have touched your life or the life of a friend or relative. "We all can be proud of the agencies that serve our county and appreciate their services," she said. Money raised during the fund drive will fund a number of groups including the Boy Scouts, Concerned, Inc., Country Care Center, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (Shelby County), Faith Sound, Jackson Recovery Center, Salvation Army, Shelby County American Red Cross, Shelby County Domestic and Sexual... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Neighbors (Oct. 23) Oct 21, 2008
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is pleased to announce that board member and Needham resident Cyndi Izzo has been named to Boston Business Journal s El Planeta 20 on the Move: Hispanic Executives Making a Difference in Boston ... Izzo gives back to the community by volunteering with the Girl Scouts and is the Second vice chairman of the board for the newly formed Girls Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council. (Needham Tab, MA)
Afterschool program shines Oct 18, 2008
Mayor Roger Chase, as well as representatives from the Pocatello Police Department, the Marshall Public Library, Boy and Girl Scouts and School District 25 were also in attendance. The big draw for the students was the Police Department's obstacle course, part of the DARE program. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Event to honor longtime Girl Scout leaders Oct 18, 2008
Together, they have devoted more than 30 years of service to Girl Scouts ... " Mitchell says the help of our leaders is what makes her time with Walawi, the best time of her life. Sue and Lois not only have volunteered as leaders to the Girls Scouts of San Fernando Valley but they have participated in many different levels of Girl Scouting, most of which involved mentoring young girls and guiding them to be the best they can be. Sue says of her co leader, Lois, "Everything about Lois is Girl... (Los Angeles Daily News)
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She is involved in Brownie Girl Scouts and volunteers with her family. As a nurse, Christy said she knows staying active and involved in the community has been proven to improve one's health. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
America's Most Generous Corporations Oct 17, 2008
3 billion operating income, or $57 million in cash, to causes including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, Feeding America, Second Helpings and the Salvation Army. The second most proportionally generous company, Tyson Foods (nyse: - - ), gave 1. (Forbes)
Schools try to lure Clemson commit Oct 17, 2008
The scoop on college recruiting. The entry titled "Schools try to lure away Clemson recruit Corico Hawkins," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pumpkin Express returns Oct 17, 2008
Stevenson said the ride is for the old and young, alike, and that on one of the upcoming train rides, 110 girl scouts are coming from Ames and Gilbert. While the Saturday, Oct. 18, Pumpkin Express train ride is sold out, there are spots available on the train for the Saturday, Oct. 25 ride. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Margaret C. Pilgram Oct 17, 2008
She participated in Brownie Girl Scouts, Luther League. She enjoyed needlework, painting, golf, bridge, and was a homemaker. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Community Service & Leadership Award Winners Announced Oct 17, 2008
to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Cub Scouts, library groups, playground groups, Long Lake Neighborhood Association, Rotary Clubs the list goes on and on. Donelan s Supermarkets was founded in 1948 in Littleton, MA by John E. Donelan. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Junior Girl Scouts help food pantry Oct 17, 2008
The Junior Girl Scouts of Georgetown Troop #358 pose with food pantry project director Megan Harris, and some of the food they have just unloaded at Pettengill House in Salisbury on Friday ... It would be easy to assume that all kids have these privileges, but on a visit to the Pettengill House in Salisbury, the Junior Girl Scouts of Troop #358 learned there are children who can t have any snacks at all ever. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Habitat garage sale a success Oct 16, 2008
We send special thanks the following that helped make the event a success: Lowe s Home Improvement for allowing us to use the northeast corner of their parking lot and lending us plywood and saw horses to use to display donated items; Girl Scouts - Sybaquay Council Wynonwy Service Unit and Ron Lancaster for lending us tents; Waste Management for providing a dumpster; Blue Van Moving and Storage for donating a storage trailer and Blackhawk Moving and Storage for the use of SAM storage boxes.... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Plans to make Needham's Rosemary Park more accessible deemed too expensive Oct 16, 2008
Sam Bass Warner of Needham, talks about a proposal to improve the town-owned greenspace around Rosemary Pond, including an area that had been a small Girl Scouts camp ... Up until 1999, the Girl Scouts heavily used the land, which was donated to the town by the McCracken family, which operated the nearby Hearthstone Farm, in 1927. (Needham Tab, MA)
Grant monies enable CIS to create, expand before, after school programs Oct 16, 2008
Other partners include Baylor University, Camp Hope, Advocacy Center, Sylvan Learning Center, World Hunger Relief, Heart of Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Shirley King Childcare, and Girl Scouts of Central Texas. This program, called CIS After School Program, will be offered at three sites; Marlin Elementary, Marlin Middle School, and Marlin High School with the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center as an adjunct site. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Girl Scouts help animals Oct 16, 2008
Thursday 16 October, 2008. Chetek Junior Girl Scout Troop 3379 is collecting donations for the Humane Society of Barron County. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Review of 'An American Carol' Oct 16, 2008
He asks one of the Girl Scouts about her merit badges and she responds This one is for being polite to a fat traitorous ignorant sack of s**t. And that s the best Michael Moore;I mean Malone;gets in An American Carol. (Human Events Online)
Virginia Locke, 88, director of nursery school Oct 15, 2008
She was involved in many community and children's organizations, including the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Boys Scouts of America, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and the Massachusetts Office for Children. In 1963, she began working as an assistant teacher at the Village Nursery School in Harvard, which also had a kindergarten. (Boston Globe)
JUNE ALLISON BUDD June 2, 1925 - Oct. 9, 2008 Oct 15, 2008
June was an active volunteer in many organizations throughout her life including organizations such as the Geneva Community Hospital Women s Auxiliary, the Wheaton Weeds, the Eight Ball Committee, the American Heart Association, the Elburn Elementary PTA, the Junior Girl Scouts as Troop #44 Leader in Kaneville, Ill. among many others. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Company lands $1.4M BLM contract Oct 15, 2008
The project will help the BLM complete the transfer of its 331-acre ranch in Amarillo to the The Girl Scouts have leased the ranch for more than 40 years for use as a campground and outdoor recreation facility. TRC will conduct archaeological excavations on the property that will help the Texas Historic Commission fill in some key information about the cultural prehistory of the Panhandle, said Leslie Theiss, manager of the BLM s Amarillo field office. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Homeowner arrested after threatening canvasser Oct 15, 2008
elocs wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:44 AM:" Well, watch out Girl Scouts in Rochester when you are selling your cookies because you risk bugging some curmudgeon ('an ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions') who will then be forced to protect his property. ". soundy wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:32 AM:" Those union boys didn't have any business bugging the guy at his house anyway. He was just protecting his property. ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Legion Post, Girl Scouts welcome home troops Oct 15, 2008
American Legion Post 21 of The Colony along with The Colony Girl Scouts paid a visit to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Sunday to welcome troops home. Their flight arrived around 3:45 p.m., and approximately 70 troops disembarked. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Anza trailheads open in S.C. Co. Oct 15, 2008
She recalled a journey she made in 1975 as a troop leader with 15 Girl Scouts along the Santa Cruz County section of the trail. Young people. (Nogales International, AZ)
Scouting helps youths be focused Oct 14, 2008
Scouting is a way to learn skills such as photography and acquire leadership qualities, according to Augusta area Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts ... One activity both Boy and Girl Scouts participate in is camping, Ali Sartain's favorite badge ... The 12-year-old seventh grade pupil at Greenbrier Middle School said she's stayed in Girl Scouts for eight years because it's fun. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Girl Scouts of Greater Atl. taps Midyette Oct 14, 2008
Midyette becomes CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta - Atlanta Business Chronicle ... Midyette becomes CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta ... "Girl Scouts across America are rebranding and recreating themselves as the premiere leadership program for girls and young women, Midyette said. Our new program model, focused on leadership development, resonates with today's girls and has significant implications for our society both locally and globally.". (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Lumberjack Day Parade winners list Oct 14, 2008
Second: West Point Girl Scouts. Service organization (senor) First: West Point Fire Department. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)