Troop 37 - oldest troop in Indians Water Council
     Photo by Jim Covington Troop 37 located at Shandon United Methodist Church is the oldest Boyscout troop in the Indians Water Council. Presently, Charlie MacInnis is the scoutmaster.Chairman of the troop committee is Morgan Mitchell;Merit Badge Coordinator, Richard Boyd; and Merit Badge University Co...
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Charley's Backyard Stars
LeAnne Davison's Piedmont backyard
      Charley's Backyard Stars are young South Carolina students who have read the Official Children's Book of Columbia, Charley's Columbia Backyard, and wish to tell others about their own backyard experiences. Author Caroline Bennett visits schools and collects writings and art from participating stud...
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Gene Clark receives Wood Badge
Contributed by Al lan Lindsey
      Gene Clark received his Wood Badge certificate January 28, 2008 at the Troop 397 Court of Honor. Wood Badge is a very comprehensive training program for Boy Scout adult leaders designed specifically to prepare them for leading scouts in a practical and effective manner. It is the ultimate in Boy S...
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Nicole Holland Swindler St. Andrews Middle School Teacher of the Year
Contributed by Nicole Holland Swindler
      Nicole Holland Swindler has been named St. Andrews Middle School's Teacher of the Year 2008- 09. In her third year as a sixth grade math teacher at St. Andrews, Swindler is an eighth year educator. She is also a Richland School District One graduate. A 1989 graduate of Columbia High School, Swindl...
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