THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 Page 15 Girl Scout exceeds creates Little Free Library, receives Girl Scout Silver Award By Tara Vocino G irl Scout Evelyn Gayhart created a Little Free Library, far exceeding the requirements of a Girl Scout Silver Award. Gayhart and her grandfather James Carter built the library, which stands at the intersection of Lynn and Proctor Streets, from scratch. On Sunday morning, city and state officials congratulated her as they cut the ribbon. Book donations are accepted at the site to promote a love of reading. Girl Scout Evelyn Gayhart placed her first book inside the structure that she made with her grandfather James Carter. State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joseph McGonagle awarded Evelyn Gayhart a State House citation. State Representative Joseph McGonagle, City of Everett Communications Director Deanna Deveney, Girl Scout leader Holly Garcia, Legislative Aide Michael Mangan, Girl Scout Evelyn Gayhart, School Committee Member Samantha Lambert, Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin and mayoral candidate/Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone are shown beside a collection of book donations. Shown from left to right are State Representative Joseph McGonagle, mother Eleanor, Girl Scout Evelyn, father Mark and State Senator Sal DiDomenico in front of the Little Free Library at the intersection of Lynn and Proctor Streets. Shown from left to right are grandfather James Carter, mother Eleanor, Girl Scout Evelyn, grandmother Elaine and father Mark Gayhart cutting the ribbon beside Wehner Park on Sunday morning. State Representative Joseph McGonagle read a citation on behalf of the State House. Girl Scouts congratulated their fellow member. In the back row, from left to right: Holly Garcia, Samantha Hurley, Alyssa Hurley, Evelyn Gayhart, Ava Hurley, Michelina Tumblin, Emma Horgan, Amanda Pashko and Jeanne Horgan. Front row, from left to right: Julianna Ferguson and Sophia Gentile. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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