Clinton Township Newsletter

1 2 m a y 2 0 2 3 W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M c o n G r a T u l a T i o n S T o o W e n M a S l a n k a – e a G l e S c o u T ! C l i n t o n T o w n s h i p r e s i d e n t , O w e n Maslanka, has achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout. A member of BSA Troop 200, chartered by the Lebanon Reformed Church, Owen earned the rank of Eagle on March 16, becoming the troop's ninety-sixth Eagle Scout. A s e n i o r a t R a r i t a n L e a r n i n g Cooperative, Owen's Eagle Scout project consisted of designing a plan and organizing a team of more than a dozen volunteers to create a flag retirement bin located at 96 Main Street in Lebanon Borough. In addition to the retirement bin, he created a web page with flag etiquette information. Owen's path to Eagle Scout began eleven years ago as a Cub Scout in Pack 901, where he earned the Arrow of Light as a Webelo. As a member of Troop 200 he has served as a Patrol Leader, Historian, Bugler, Den Chief, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Earning 48 merit badges, Owen also received the National Outdoor Camping and Hiking awards, many of the requirements for these two awards were earned during a two-week trek to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico. In 2020, he was selected for membership in the Order of the Arrow, scouting's National Honor Society, earning the rank of Brotherhood and serving as the Pahaquarra Chapter Chief, before becoming Troop 200's ninety-sixth Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program. S i n c e i t s i n c e p t i o n i n 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank. To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must be active in their troop, provide leadership, earn 21 merit Eagle badges and demonstrate that they live by the principles of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They must also plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project benefiting a religious institution, school or community group. For nearly seventy years, Troop 200 has been a high-adventure, boy-led troop. They meet Monday evenings at Lebanon Reformed Church. Owen's flag etiquette information web page can be found on the troop's website. Visit: www.BoyScoutTroop200.org for more information. D & l P u M P c o M P a n Y D&L Pump Company is a family-owned and operated well, pump, and water-treatment business that has been servicing Hunterdon, Warren, Somerset and Morris County since 1986. Owner Edward Del Carlo takes pride in offering outstanding customer service and satisfaction. When someone comes home from work or wakes up in the morning with no water, we understand how stressful it can be. We will work quickly and efficiently to get your water back and running. D & L Pump can also run water lines and dig wells, whether for new construction or an additional well for a farm. We install, repair and service well pumps, sump pumps, water tanks and water lines. The entire staff at D & L Pump Company is dedicated to solving all your water problems. We understand the importance of not only having water, but having water that is safe to drink and not harmful to appliances and bathroom or kitchen fixtures. We can handle all your water conditioning needs by installing softeners, neutralizers, whole house filter systems, UV light systems, arsenic, iron and PFOS removal units. D&L Pump also offers yearly maintenance calls to keep your water treatment equipment functioning properly. D&L Pump Company offers a 24-hour emergency answering service for nights and weekends. Our office is located at 48 Cherry Street in Lebanon – Call us today at: 908.534.0048!

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