Each week we’ll run through the sublime, the trivial and profound issues, decisions and goings on that strike us as Hits or Misses. you can join in, too, by emailing your Hits & Misses to editboard@theunion.com.
HIT (from reader Ralph Metreyeon): To Mr. Conter for inviting us all to a book signing. It was very special to all who came and were able to meet a true American hero. Mr. Conter was kept distanced from all, and everyone wore a mask to protect him. Also thanks to Paulette for opening up her restaurant and holding this most important event. If you missed this signing, I hope you will make the effort to go to the next one. You won’t be disappointed.
Submitted by Peggy Smith
Lake of the Pines resident Patricia Kee recently earned her spot in the inaugural class of female Eagles in Scouts BSA. Only five girls in the local Golden Empire Council and a few hundred across the nation have attained this honor.
Kee is a senior at Ghidotti Early College High School and is a founding member of Troop 4G in Grass Valley, having begun her journey in Scouts BSA in Troop 523 in Lake of the Pines in February of 2019. She attended the Council’s National Youth Leadership Training program before serving as Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) in her troop. In addition to serving as SPL and meeting the rigorous requirements for obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a span of just under two years, she has also earned a Bronze Palm.