GREAT FALLS — An Eagle Scout candidate brought new life to the St. Thomas Child and Family Center, restoring disused benches and picnic tables for children and families to enjoy.

High school junior Austin Parris, who is pursuing the renowned Eagle Scout title, took on the project after learning that St. Thomas needed assistance fixing its outside chairs.

Eagle Scout talks about his project - watch the video: Great Falls Eagle Scout revitalizes St. Thomas Child & Family Center

"My Eagle Scout project is for St. Thomas Child and Family Center. They had some pretty worn-out benches. These two yellow ones over here, and then they have some broken ones over in the back,” " Parris explained.

Carrie Doty, the center's director, says the timing couldn't have been better. "They needed sanding

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