Three USC scouts achieve rank of Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop #4, based out of St. Louise de Marillac Church, Upper St. Clair, held an Eagle Court ceremony at the church on Aug. 6. Three Scouts acheived the rank of Eagle Scout at the service, which was attended by family and friends. The new Eagle Scouts were presented award certificates, personal U.S. flags, and Elks/Scouts pins by the local South Hills Elks Lodge #2213. Pictured from left are: Gene Eckman, representing the Elks; new Eagle Scouts John Martin, Kevin Martin and Casey Lentz; and Tom O’Brien, scoutmaster of Troop #4. The Martin’s now can claim five Eagle Scouts, including their father, in the immediate family. Every potential Eagle Scout must complete a special community service project as the last hurdle to his attaining this highest scout ranking. John’s Eagle project consisted of collecting, cleaning, repairing and packaging medical mobility equipment for shipment by Brother’s Brother Foundation to Third-World countries in need. Kevin’s project included organizing and funding, sorting and packaging, and shipping, gently used clothing to the Tres Islas Orphanages. Casey’s project consisted of refurbishing the front porch of the local American Legion building, which included concrete work, pressure-washing, purchasing new vinyl railing and some landscape work.