Tim Smith Celebrates Eagle Milestone

By Henry N. Fairley IV Tim Smith, Scoutmaster of Troop 401 recently had his 30th Eagle Scout, Kurt Stebe successfully complete the Rowan District Board of Review. Tim Smith’s story began 12 years ago, in 1995. At that time the Troop membership had dwindled from 20 to 2 youth. The Troop almost ceased to exist. Tim Smith took those two Scouts who were Stephen King and his son, Mathew Smith. Each week Smith would meet with these two youth in the Scout Hut behind Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They... 

Troop 401’s Scout Hut Turns 50 Years Old

 By Henry N. Fairley IV Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 401 When one thinks of Scouting in Rowan County, many troops come to mind. In Salisbury three troops have Scout buildings close to the church that sponsors them. Troop 448, which is 75 years old, has the Jack Kepley building, Troop 401, which is 65 years old, has a Scout Hut behind Sacred Heart Catholic church and Troop 403, which is 40 years old, has a Scout Hut behind Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Troop 401’s Scout Hut is as unique as the troop....