Mayor Jon Nehring presented Danyon Heacock the award for community Volunteer of the Month for November for his Eagle Scout project to build a bridge across Allen Creek on city-owned park property.

Heacock, 15, led a party of volunteers last September to build a bridge for a new park that is being built on the former Doleshel Tree Farm property on 67th Avenue north of 88th Street, near Kellogg Marsh Elementary. The project entailed removing an old bridge, then replacing it with a new one that spans 25 feet with handrails, pressure-treated wood and a sturdy deck.

Heacock put in many hours for planning and coordinating the project. He managed 44 volunteers over three days (contributing 225 hours), designed and gathered materials from donors, and raised donations from businesses that totaled $3,000. Donors were E&E Lumber, Parr Lumber, Carr's Hardware, Matheus Lumber in Woodinville and Fraser Bronze Foundry.

Marysville Parks and Recreation crews were a big help as well.

"This was a huge undertaking for an Eagle project," Nehring said during the award presentation at the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. "Danyon accomplished his goal, and built a bridge that families, individuals and young people like him will be able to enjoy for years to come."

Eagle Scouts have continued to make lasting contributions around Marysville, most notably through community service projects that have improved and beautified the parks system, adding enjoyment and convenience for park users.

Nehring also congratulated Heacock's parents, Mike and Carleen, for raising and guiding their son along a positive path in scouting that is sure to lay the course for many other accomplishments.



CUTLINE: Mayor Jon Nehring presents Eagle Scout Danyon Heacock with a Volunteer of the Month award at the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. Heacock's parents, Mike and Carleen, also attended.

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