Last summer, he began the process of transforming renovation ideas into a detailed landscaping project plan for First United Methodist Church.
John Borton, 16, is a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 44 working to become an Eagle Scout. Last summer, he began the process of transforming renovation ideas into a detailed landscaping project plan for First United Methodist Church.
Over time, many of the bushes around the church’s preschool playground had been lost. The decorative Belgian blocks along the border had sunk into the soil.
Borton created a plan to raise the Belgian blocks and secure them in a stone and concrete base. He also proposed acquisition of numerous new plants, mulch, a watering system and a birdbath. The proposal was presented and approved by the church property committee, the troop leadership and Boy Scout Council.
The road to Eagle began in first grade with Cub Scout Pack 44. Over time, Borton earned more than 30 Boy Scout merit badges and assumed positions of leadership and responsibility.
