Mt. Lebanon Grad Puts Heart Into Service Project

When Nathan Khosla was 8, he passed out in the water during a Saturday morning swim lesson. He was rushed to the hospital and proclaimed fit to leave that evening. Two weeks later, it happened again.

Nathan, who recently graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, was eventually diagnosed with Long Q-T Syndrome, a disorder of the heart's electrical system.It's a condition that can kill without warning and is often suspected when seemingly healthy young athletes die suddenly after exertion. But if detected early, Long Q-T Syndrome is treatable through medication.

"And sometimes, you can outgrow it," said Nathan, whose younger sister, Nina Maria, also has been diagnosed with LQTS, which falls into a group known as Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome.

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Eagle Scouts Coming Out of Our Ears

Because our family has been involved with Boy Scout Troop 284 for many years, I get early notice of announcements like this one: another Eagle to be honored! But there are additional Scout troops in Mt. Lebanon. I would be happy to post announcements about Eagles in those troops; just send me information that I can cut and paste.

Boy Scout Troop 284 will conduct an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Beverly Heights Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon for
Blake A. Bonnewell.

Blake completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review last August before heading to Penn State University to begin his studies in mechanical engineering and mathematics. He has been active in Scouting since grade school. He served Troop 284 as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Patrol Leader. Blake’s Eagle Scout Project consisted of the construction of a rain garden, patio, and outdoor checkerboard at Markham Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon. The purpose of the project was to stop erosion on the hillside overlooking the playground, and to provide a place for teachers, parents, and community members to relax and watch over their
children. Blake led a team of volunteers who spent over 150 hours on this project. The Project was funded by the Markham Elementary School Playground Fund. Blake is a 2007 graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School and while there was a member of the wrestling team, Marching Band, and Orchestra. Blake’s parents, Andrew and Jean, are Mt. Lebanon residents.

The Eagle rank, Scouting’s highest achievement, is awarded to approximately 4% of all Scouts nationwide. Troop 284 has been in existence for more than 77 years and has assisted more than 106 boys achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.

Questions can be directed to: James E. Scheuermann, Troop Committee Chair, James.Scheuermann@klgates.com

Scouting Family Welcomes 6th To Ranks Of Eagle Scout

Anne Wildfire is a typical mom. She's proud of her five sons and, if given the chance, will recount their accomplishments with zeal.

Less typical are her sons' accomplishments. As of last month, all five are Eagle Scouts. Add the fact that their father, Chris Wildfire, is too, and the total is six for this Mt. Lebanon family.

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