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Troop 90 Life Scout builds pergola for local veterans BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Marcus Arambulo, of Boy Scout Troop No. 90, decided for his Eagle Scout project that he would help veterans by building a pergola at the American Legion Victor I. Rieck Post 351 in Utica. The pergola is outside the front of the post on Cass Avenue and is made of wood. Its design provides full cover to those underneath it. Arambulo was at the post Oct. 7 as the pergola’s construction entered its final phase. Arambulo is a 17-year-old senior from Sterling Heights at the International Academy of Macomb. John N. Myroniuk, the post commander, said the post had “sincere gratitude” for Arambulo. “Selecting our Veterans organization for his Eagle Scout project is heartfelt. And we are impressed with this young man’s support of our Community and Veterans,” Myroniuk said via email. Mandy Shugart, the committee chair for Troop 90 in Utica, said that in her short time as committee chair and in four years of building a relationship with Arambulo and his family, it is encouraging to know he is continuing the troop’s legacy of giving back. She said that Arambulo stuck with the troop through the pandemic and through a family health issue. “In July of this year, he drove 2 1/2 hours both ways to sit at summer camp with us to complete his project planning presentation for his
ABOVE: Troop 90 Life Scout Marcus Arambulo stands with the pergola at American Legion Post 351 in Utica Oct. 7. Arambulo led the building of the pergola for his Eagle Scout project. RIGHT: Arambulo cuts material for the pergola’s roof with help from Eagle Scout adviser Doug Gettleson. Photos by Erin Sanchez
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