Hi Everyone:
It is Sunday afternoon August 13^th 2023.  I have just attended an Eagle Scout Project unveiling, at Bread Lock Park, off Rt. 57 in Stewartsville.

STORY BEHIND THE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
This is a project that has been in the works for a while, I can remember when the concept was presented and then approved by the Warren County Board of Recreation, of which I am a member.  This project had a special sentiment for me!  I can remember, before that vote, talking to Elizabeth Roy, at the Warren County Dept. of Land Preservation.  She advised a Boy Scout was looking for some ideas on an Eagle Scout Project and she mentioned, a popular sign, I use at my public displays, titled “What Is Your Wingspan?” I have copied and pasted from an email which I believe tells this story pretty well.

INVITATION TO THE EVENT
Hello, my name is John Kilinski, and I am a Life Scout with Troop 63 in Greenwich Twp., Warren County, NJ. I am currently working on my Eagle Scout project called “What’s Your Wingspan?”. It will be placed at Bread Lock Park at 2627 NJ-57, Stewartsville, NJ 08886. The structure will be placed behind the museum at the head of the Fitness Trail. 

As beneficiary of my project, I invite you to attend the unveiling of my project on Sunday, August 13 at 1:30 pm. 

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Yours in Scouting, John Kilinski

MY RESPONSE
Hi John:
CONGRATULATIONS – on your Eagle Scout Project, the final stage on your quest to become an Eagle Scout!!  FYI I am an Eagle Scout, received same in 1961

THANK YOU – for including Bread Lock Park as the site for your project.  What a wonderful way to enhance our visitor’s Recreational & Educational experience, all the while, Celebrating Open Space and Wildlife!

DOWN MEMORY LANE – Going back over ten years, I can remember visiting PEEC (Pocono Environmental Educational Center) at Bushkill, PA in the National Recreation Area.  I noticed a simple chart on the wall showing some wingspans AND INSTANTLY, saw some serious potential for a new part of my public display when doing my Allamuchy Township Open Space Outreach!!  John I can speak from experience – The chart has always been an attention getter and crowd pleaser for all ages!!

LAST BUT NOT LEAST – AGAIN THANK YOU! For including me in your unveiling! Always an HONOR & PLEASURE to be part of any Scouting Program, especially an Eagle Scout Program!!

I will be attending your unveiling ceremony.

Charlie Fineran ,  

W.C. Board of Recreation – Vice Chair
Allamuchy Township Director Open Space
Eagle Scout – 1961

DESCRIPTION OF BIRDS ON THE CHART
Bald Eagle 7’6” – Canada Geese 6’1” – Red Tail Hawk 4’ 8”—American Crow 3’3” – Pileated Woodpecker 2’6” American Robin, Cardinal, Blue Jay, Aea Gull, American Goldfinch NJ State Bird – Hummingbird & Monarch Butterfly both 5”.

Thank You again John Kilinski for this excellent Eagle Scout Project & Congratulations on your quest for Eagle Scout

Enjoy Your Open Space

Charlie Fineran

Director Open Space
Allamuchy Township Environmental Commission – Chairman  
Allamuchy Historical Society – President