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Whiz Kid: Tyler Gilland

An active member of Boy Scout Troop 3537.

Name: Tyler Gilland

Age: 13

School: 8th grader at

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Accomplishments: During the summer of 2011, Tyler spent a week of hiking and mountain climbing in Seattle with Boy Scout Troop 3537. 

Last December, he organized his Troop to place Christmas lights on the Elder Mill Covered Bridge.  His goal is for this to be an annual project for him and his fellow Scout members.

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Key to Awesomeness: Tyler is a hard worker, respectful of others, and always willing to lend a helping hand. 

 

Correction: We regret the misspelling of Tyler's name in the original headline.  It has been corrected.

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