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- Tracy Farnham
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- LISA O’DONNELL Staff Reporter
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Brice Long was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony Sunday, Aug. 23. Jerry Helms and Dave Jordan, leaders of Troop 5, presented the award.
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