Eagle Scout makes bench from Third Street oak trees
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Those entering Jamestown's City Hall are greeted with a new bench thanks to Eagle Scout Markie Mescall.
The wood for the bench should look familiar – it came from the historic trees that used to line Third Street.
At the City Council voting session on Monday, the city recognized Mescall, an Eagle Scout and recent high school graduate, for his work on the bench and for achieving Eagle Scout status.
"This project preserves an important piece of our community history while highlighting the importance of service, stewardship, and the positive impact young leaders can have in our community," Leigh Anne Jordan, senior account clerk, read as a part of the mayor's messages to the council during the voting session. "We thank Markie for his dedication to this project and for creating a lasting reminder of Jamestown's heritage for residents and visitors to enjoy."
The Eagle Scout Service Project is one of the most recognizable parts of someone earning Eagle Scout rank, according to Northern Star Scouting's website. While a scout is still in the Life Scout stage they must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project that is helpful to any religious institution, school or their local community.
Mescall joined Mayor Kim Ecklund at the front of the room, where she recognized him and his work on behalf of the city.
"By creating a commemorative bench for city hall, using wood from the historic oak trees that once lined Third Street, Markie has preserved an important piece of Jamestown's history while creating a lasting tribute for residents and visitors to enjoy," Ecklund said. "His commitment to service, stewardship and craftsmanship reflects the very best of our community and we extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for his continued success."
Ecklund also recognized that Mescall recently graduated, and thanked him for his commitment to the community. She added that the bench required a "tremendous amount of craftsmanship from a young gentleman who just graduated high school."