Community Corner

Whiz Kids: Daisy Troop 220

A Scout troop is working to brighten the days of local seniors.

Each week, Romeoville Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Local Editor Shannon Antinori at shannon.antinori@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the information listed below.

And without further ado, this week's Whiz Kid is...

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 Daisy Troop 220

  • Whiz Kids’ Names: Ashley Deutch, Ariana Jamski, Emily McGregor, Katlyn Carpenter, Isabella Scorza, Kaylee Kasper, Mary Concklin, Zita Vanaria, Janet Wodarski, Jessica Cetera and Olivia Morgan.
  • Whiz Kids' Age(s): 5, 6 and 7
  • Whiz Kids’ Schools: Creekside, and elementaries
  • Whiz Kids’ Accomplishment: The girls volunteer one Thursday each month to visit residents at Senior Star at Weber Place. The Daisies are also working on earning dual patches, their required Daisy petals and their Journey patches.
  • Whiz Kids’ Key to Awesomeness: The girls have shown great pride in their community outreach, according to Troop Leader Elizabeth Scorza. "I believe that the girls and seniors alike truly (enjoy) meeting and the experience," Scorza said. "I have heard nothing but good things from the coordinators of the Senior Star Home ... These girls are definitely our future leaders."

 Thanks to a partnership with Nancy's Pizza, each Weekly Whiz Kid will receive a certificate good for for one free slice of pizza at the restaurant's or location.

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 Weekly Whiz Kids may redeem their free slice of pizza at Nancy's Pizza locations in Bolingbrook, 210 N. Weber Road, and Naperville, 1275 Rickert Drive, only. For more information call the Bolingbrook location at 630-679-0700 or the Naperville restaurant at 630-355-8774.


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