Girl Scout Troop 1365 cooks up award-winning project

Girl Scout Troop 1365 decided to use money earned from selling cookies to help the homeless and to earn the Bronze Award.

They wanted to help others, but they wanted more than just a quick project. They wanted to touch the hand and hopefully the heart of those they helped. They decided they wanted to cook a meal and serve it at a homeless shelter.

Howard County shelters will not let the girls serve the meals, so they found a shelter in Silver Spring. They were making a meal for over 100 guests. They planned the menu, met with a chef from the 8407 Kitchen Bar Restaurant to learn how to cook for a large group, gather donations of food and toiletries as gifts. They all made cheesecakes to bring for dessert.

On March 17, the girls went to St. Luke Lutheran Church and cooked a meal, set the tables and even set flowers on them. They served their meal to 114 people and then cleaned up afterwards.

They were told that it made the guest's day to be treated with such respect and dignity. Many took the flowers with them when they left.

Leader Joann Belt and Assistant Leader Elisabeth Kirk were very proud of the girls. Troop 1365 consists of Juliana Belt, Maria Kirk, Elysa Mola, Sara Moore, Emma Richmond, Sarah Rinker, Divija Sadula and Emani Young. What impressive ladies they are.

Reservoir High School is proud of its state championship winning DECA team. DECA, which promotes leadership in high school and college students in the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality and management, held its state conference and competition. Those winning the completion will move on to the National level. Good luck. Reservoir

The 23rd annual Howard County Portfolio Development and Senior Show is on display at the Board of Education and 11 Reservoir High students have work displayed at the show, including Gerard Vanloo, Elaina Quinn, Ronald Orozco, Jackie Cooper, Connor Taylor, Hunter Bailey, Rosemary Rekus, Jena Rutten, Adam Gartrell, Allie Gowins and Stephanie Armstrong. The award presentation will be on April 15 at the Rouse Theatre at 6 p.m.

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church will hold its community yard sale on April 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spaces cost $20 or $25 to include a table and chair. Call the parish office at 410-792-7982 for information.

Girl Scout Troop 1508 will be holding its community yard sale at the North Laurel Community Center on May 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces are $15 each or $25 for a double. For more information, contact Laura Yingling at 240-338-8534 or NLaurelYardSale@gmail.com.

The Reservoir Boosters are now accepting registration for their Boosters Summer Camps for students in grades 2 to 9. Register now for $140 a week or after May 15 for $155. For more information, go to camps.rhsboosters.com. For any questions, email the camp director at rhscampdirector@gmail.com.