Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 403 reports four scouts have reached the rank of Eagle: Robert Kooser, Ian Ferraro, Peter Gemperle and Adam Goliwas. Troop 403 is chartered by the Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church in Cranberry Township.
Ian Ferraro completed his Eagle project for the Evans City Elementary/Middle Schools with a revamping of the school environmental trail. Tim Parrish noted the positive value added by Ian’s upgrade of the stairs along the trail and the upgrading of the fire circle. Ian earned 31 merit badges and is a Brotherhood member of the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow Kuskitannee Lodge 168. Ian is a freshman at Grove City College studying chemistry. He is the son of Cheryl and Paul Ferraro of Cranberry Township.
Peter Gemperle completed his Eagle project for Cranberry Township Department of Parks and Recreation. Jason Mentel described the positive impact of the relocated and refurbished gazebo used for the township summer concert series. Peter earned 39 merit badges and is a Brotherhood member of the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow Kuskitannee Lodge 168. Peter is a junior at the Seneca Valley High School. He is the son of Lyn and David Gemperle of Cranberry Township.
Adam Goliwas completed his Eagle project for Moraine State Park. Ranger Justin Drew complimented Adam on his upgrade of the fire circle and the water supply site at the Five Points group tenting area in the park. Adam earned 42 merit badges and is a Vigil Honor member of the Boy Scout Order of the Arrow Kuskitannee Lodge 168. Adam is a senior at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School in Coraopolis. He is the son of Jennifer Goliwas of Cranberry Township and Kevin Goliwas of Seven Fields.
Rob Kooser completed his Eagle project by constructing a raised garden center at the MHY Family Services in Mars. Amy Smith praised Rob for adding a long desired asset to the MHY Family Services campus. Rob earned 32 merit badges on his Trail to Eagle. Rob is a senior at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He is the son of Sue and Bill Kooser of Cranberry Township.
All four Scouts were formally recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony and reception on Oct. 19 at St. Gregory Church in Zelienople.
–——
Twenty-eight Cub Scouts from Pack 51 in Saxonburg spent the evening of Nov. 20 enjoying a “Cubs in Service Night.”
The Scouts built 10 birdhouses that they will hang in Spring Valley Park, assembled 30 care packages containing health care items and snacks for U.S. troops serving in Romania, painted two checkerboard tables and checkers for the residents of Saxony Health Center, and made dog treats for the Butler County Humane Society.
The Pack was grateful to VFW Post 7376 for the use of its facilities, as well as the funding for the soldier care packages, and to Dick’s Sporting Goods in Butler, the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the VFW, Dr. Robin Cetnar, and Hobart Kenton for funding materials for these projects.
