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New mile-markers at Lake J

out milepostsThanks to an Eagle Scout project from 14-year-old Talbryn Porter, the Lake Junaluska walking path is now sporting new mile markers.

Along with a team of eight Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Troop 309, Porter installed markers every half-mile around the 3.8-mile trail, using materials donated by a resident of the lake who wishes to remain anonymous. 

“People really seem to like the idea of markers around the lake,” Porter said. “Several times while we were digging people would tell us it was a great idea.” 

A student at Haywood Early College in his eighth year as a Scout, Porter is aiming to be one of the 2 percent of all Scouts who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank since Boy Scouts started in 1912. At 14, he’s well ahead of the average age of 17 for new Eagle Scouts. 

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