Eagle Scout honored at Maine Township February board meeting

Matthias (Matt) Kocur, the Eagle Scout who was honored by the Maine Township Board for constructing two food carts for the food pantry with Laura J. Morask, Maine Township Supervisor. Others front row, from left, are Walter Kazmierczak, Highway Commissioner; Carol Langan, Food Pantry Director. Second row, from left, are Claire R. McKenzie, Trustee; Susan Kelly Sweeney, Trustee; Mary Kocur, Matt’s mother; and Susan Moylan Krey, Assessor. Third row, from left, are David A. Carrabotta, Esq., Trustee; Kimberly Jones, Trustee; and Peter Gialamas, Clerk.

When Matthias (Matt) Kocur, 18, who is a senior at Maine South High School, was deciding on an Eagle Scout project he came to Carol Langan, Food Pantry Director, and asked what he could do for the Maine Township Food Pantry. The result was two moveable work carts that will be used not only to transport groceries to and from the shelves of the food pantry, but also as work stations where food boxes that help feed the needy in Maine Township can be assembled.

At the Maine Township Board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 27, he was honored for his contribution to food pantry operations. Although he began with a plan, the food cart design was modified during construction to fit the specific needs of the pantry. Kocur was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in December.

The proclamation that was read at the meeting said in part, “I, Laura J. Morask, Supervisor of Maine Township, along with the Maine Township Board, do hereby honor and commend Matthias (Matt) Kocur for his resourcefulness and for is invaluable contribution to our community. His significant accomplishments are a testament to his remarkable commitment, strong values and community spirit, and we wish him success in all his future endeavors.”