Working toward Eagle Scout

Seventeen-year-old Aaron Fargher of Walnut is one of several Bureau County young men working toward their Eagle Scout badges through the Boy Scouts of America. Aaron, a member of Walnut Troop 1053, chose for his project repainting the estimated 100 fire hydrants in the community. In addition to the actual painting of the hydrants, the multi-week project included first power washing all the fire hydrants, ordering the paint, meeting OSHA requirements, and then leading his troop in the work.