Curtiss finishes his project to attain rank of Eagle Scout

Mark Curtiss finished his Eagle project last week.

Completion of the project 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 less than 100 hours of labor. He planned and managed the entire project.

The Eagle Scout is Boy Scouting’s highest rank.

Only one 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.

Among the most famous Eagle Scouts are Neil Armstong, Steven Spielberg, and Gerald Ford.