BOONE — St. Elizabeth Church was recently presented with the “Helping Hands Award” from the Girl Scouts of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga, and Wilkes counties in appreciation of their support for the local Girl Scouts.
The Helping Hands award with introduced this year to thank the local businesses, civic groups and churches that support their local Girl Scout troops. Amber Mellon, Girl Scout Adult Recognition Specialist for the five counties, recently presented the award to Father Matthew Codd, pastor.
— Amber Mellon, correspondent