Mark Curtiss - Eagle Scout
Mark Curtiss finished his Eagle project July 11th and 12th. It represents the final effort he will make before he is awarded the highest honor in the Boy Scouts, the rank of Eagle. Photo courtesy Dawn Grow.
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Mark Curtiss receives the rank of Eagle Scout
by Dawn Grow
July 17, 2012
Mark Curtiss finished his Eagle project July 11th and 12th. It represents the final effort he will make before he is awarded the highest honor in the Boy Scouts, the rank of Eagle.
His project, five months in the making, focused on contributing toward Libby's already beautiful prominence. He chose the often overlooked, but high impact project of putting a face lift on the 151 fire hydrants in Libby.
To turn this vision into reality he first got the fire department to provide the paint. He then organized a group of volunteers from his church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other places to donate just under 100 hours of labor. He planned and managed the entire project.
Only one out of every 500 youths pursue and achieve the coveted distinction of "Eagle". The chances of an individual gaining significant advancement in his chosen field during his adult years is much higher as a result of having been an Eagle Scout. Historically, about one person per year attains the rank of Eagle Scout in Libby.
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