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Girl Scouts bring pollinator garden to Comsewogue Public Library Girl Scout Troop 2986 of Port Jefferson Station partnered with the Comsewogue Public Library to create a pollinator garden on the library grounds. For their efforts, the Scouts earned their Silver Awards. The pollinator garden will be a vital
resource, helping and protecting pollinator species such as bees, butterflies, and other insects. The garden also promotes the library’s sustainable practices and efforts to be a good steward of the land. Please visit!
(Left to right) Troop leaders Tracy Seedorf and Lisa Haas; Girl Scouts Gabriella Blouin, Adalia Haas, Anna Cordova and Brooke Seedorf; librarian Debbie Bush; and CPL director Debra Engelhardt. Photo courtesy CPL
New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright and Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich join Scout Master Robert Pearsall and Chairperson Douglas Philip in congratulating Troop 354’s newest Eagle Scouts. (Left to right) Mark Griffin, Michael Lehner, Ryan Bruno, Arav Sandhala, and Anav Sandhala. Photo courtesy Englebright’s office
Public officials celebrate the newest Eagle Scouts of Troop 354 New York State Assemblyman Steve Englebright (D-Setauket) recently joined Town of Brookhaven Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (D-Stony Brook), Boy Scouts, troop leaders, and Scout families and friends to honor Troop 354’s newest Eagle Scouts: Mark Griffin, Michael Lehner, Ryan Bruno, Enrique Rivera, Arav Sandhala, and Anav Sandhala. The ceremony was graciously held at the Elk’s Lodge in Centereach and led by Scout Master Robert Pearsall. “It was a privilege to congratulate Troop 354’s latest Eagle Scouts,” Englebright said. “During these sometimes-troubled times, our community is looking for a ray of hope. To see these young men and what they have accomplished is to know that the future is good. I thank them for setting a great example to their
fellow Scouts and their community.” Kornreich also delivered a statement to the new Eagle Scouts, congratulating them for their merits and recognizing the improvements they have brought to their community. “These young men have gone through rigorous training that has prepared them for success, and they have shown their commitment to serving the community through activities that have made a positive difference in the lives of others,” the councilmember said. “Their Eagle projects will enhance the fabric of our community and give me great optimism about the impact they will have in the future.” He added, “I thank all the new Eagles for their time and commitment and offer my congratulations on receiving this highest honor.” The highest rank a Scout can receive is the rank
of Eagle. To obtain this rank, a Scout must earn 21 merit badges, complete a community service project and undergo a lengthy review process. The six Scouts received the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout after completing their community service projects within their communities. Mark Griffin constructed and installed a new cabinet in the food kitchen at the North Shore Jewish Center in Port Jefferson Station, which will assist the facility in servicing those in need. Michael Lehner tapped into his artistic abilities to refurbish and upgrade three signs for the Infant Jesus R.C. Church in Port Jefferson, beautifying the space and creating clearer signage for the congregation. Ryan Bruno designed, constructed, and installed a weight class status board and an
equipment enclosure for the wrestling room at Comsewogue High School. The wrestling team and the coaches will use Bruno’s project to track weight class changes and house equipment. Arav Sandhala repaired a weathered bench and installed an energy-efficient light at the Elks Lodge in Centereach to spotlight the building’s American flag and flagpole. Anav Sandhala updated the current outdoor classroom at Comsewogue High School by constructing a teacher’s podium and covering the existing benches and tables with plastic wood. Enrique Rivera constructed and installed six display stands at the Train Car Park for the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce, which the chamber will use for its upcoming Story Book Walk exercise path activity.