Farmington Troop 546 Troop members with veterans, front from left, are David Blanchard, a veteran from Wilton; Desmond Ayinde from New Sharon; and Sam Wilbur, Blanchard’s roommate from Wilton. Back from left are Ginger Fails, assistant Scoutmaster from New Sharon; William Costain from Wilton; Walter Fails, assistant Scoutmaster from New Sharon; Camaeron Fails from New Sharon; and Jameson Sullivan from Wilton. Submitted photo
Desmond Ayiende from New Sharon, a member of Troop 546, assesses the work needed to repair the ramp. Submitted photo
Scouts from Farmington Troop 546 rebuilt an indoor handicap ramp July 1 at the Roderick-Crosby Post 28 American Legion in Farmington, so all veterans despite age or infirmity would have access to the post resources.
A week later, Scouts from the same Troop went to Wilton to repair a ramp for a veteran in need.
According to Walter Fails, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 546, “We had a friend of the Troop from Hammond Lumber check the ramp and make recommendations for repair and a supply list. The Emblem Club donated the costs of the materials. We completed the small ramp at the Legion hall on July 1. Then we met for four hours to complete the first part of the repair at the veterans’ home. On Sept. 9, we met again for four hours and finished the repairs. Basically we had to straighten and reinforce two joists to level the ramp at the correct angle. Then replace the floor boards at two joints,” according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.
Farmington Troop 546 Scouts William Costain, left, from Wilton, and Camaeron Fails from New Sharon improve a ramp for a Wilton veteran. Submitted photo
Fails said it is important for Scouts to learn that they have an obligation to help those in need, especially from those who answered America’s call to serve.
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