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Girl Scouts Earn Government Badge

Girl Scout Troop 266 Meet with Mayor

New Lenox Cadette Girl Scout Troop 266 earned the "Inside Government Badge". On Monday, January 8, 2018, the scouts met with New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann. The Mayor gave a tour of the Village Hall, including his office. The girls then had an extensive question and answer period with Mr. Baldermann. He answered a variety of questions ranging from the governmental structure of New Lenox to plans for the future of our town. The session ending with the girls saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening of the Trustee meeting. A special thanks to Mayor Baldermann for sharing his time and knowledge with Troop 266. Pictured are front row: Cassidy Wheeler, Sophia Lukareski, Hilary McGivern, Gracie Guarino, Kasey Bray, Makayla Schlak, Mia Guide. Second row: Morgan Barlow, Mayor Baldermann, Cheyan Malone, Ava Murphy, Sydney Wallace.

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