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Chester/Deep River Boy Scout Troop 13 Recognizes Three New Eagle Scouts

Two Chester brothers and one Centerbrook resident recently earned the rank of eagle scout. These eagle scouts completed projects in the towns of Chester and Haddam Neck. All the work completed benefits residents and visitors to both towns.

To become an eagle scout, a boy scout must earn 21 merit badges and advance through the seven scout ranks by learning scout and life skills while simultaneously providing leadership to his troop and service to his community. One of the final requirements for the eagle rank is to show leadership in and complete a service project that benefits the scout’s community, school, or religious institution. All of this work must be completed prior to the young man’s eighteenth birthday.

James H. Rutty’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved developing and implementing a plan to construct a prayer garden patio with benches and peace pole at the United Church of Chester, allowing residents and visitors a place for quiet reflection and prayer.

Samuel M. Rutty’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved developing and implementing a plan to raise funds and construct wood and concrete memorial benches at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, providing attendees a place to rest and enjoy the fair.

Zane F. Bouregey’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved developing and implementing a plan to replace the flagpole, restore the veterans memorial at Cedar Lake, and hold a re-dedication ceremony on Dec. 28, 2016.

For more information about joining Troop 13, call Steven Merola at 860-526-9262.