Scouts
Girl Scouts from Troop 28843 of Butler built a library box that will allow local residents free access to books.
After the plan's approval by the Connoquenessing Borough Council, the Scouts built the Little Free Library 48082 in the Connoquenessing Park.
One Scout's grandfather assisted the girls with the building of the box, which operates on give-and-take basis.
The project benefited the Scouts as their Take-Action Project for their World of Girls Journey.
The Scouts plan to add to the library later by planting a garden, building a bench and painting a mural on the wall behind the box.
A celebration will take place Saturday for Alex J. Kennedy of Troop 33, Prospect, who was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by Board of Review Sept. 28, 2016.He is the son of Jeff and Karen Kennedy of Butler.Kennedy worked with the Jennings Environmental Education Center to build a bench which was placed in the Prairie Loop. He also refurbished a 100-foot portion of the Old Field walking trail by pulling out old side rails and installing cribbing and limestone.Kennedy has been a Scout for nine years. A member of the Order of Arrow, he has held positions as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, troop guide and quarter master.Kennedy is set to graduate from Butler Senior High School in 2017. He plans to attend Penn State New Kensington with future plans to join the U.S. Air Force.<h3>Scouts donate bench to fire hall</h3>The Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 39 built a bench for the Herman Volunteer Fire Hall during their Feb. 26 Blue & Gold Banquet.The Herman Volunteer Fire Co. has supported the pack for many years. In appreciation of their kindness and generosity, the bench was donated to the fire hall.
