THANK YOU FOR HELPING

   On March 20, 2004 , I had my Eagle Project at Garden Grove Elementary School in Simi Valley and it was very successful.

   I want to thank my Scoutmaster, Alex Balian for his support during this long process.  Without his suggestions and his leadership, this would have never happened.  I also want to thank Karen Osterheldt for all of the help that she has given me from Cub Scouts up through this project.  Karen had another place to be and she cancelled that to help make this project a success.  The adults who led my different individual committees, Don Osborne, Brian Crane, Dave Ballew, Craig Alexander, Eric Cloud and Bill Wright were great.  Jim Pasternak and Bill Orphan drove to Home Depot for some much needed supplies to complete the work.  Thank you to Eagle Scout Chris Osborne for driving all the way back to his house to get the band sander to complete the project.  Behind the scenes but very important was Judy Osborne who attached my flyers to the newsletter and mailed out flyers and release forms for the Scouts to attend.  Neil and Wendy Massa, thank you for helping me with my Local Tour Permit Application.  All of the other adults, who came to work my project and who helped my mom with the food and the drinks, thank you.  I appreciate that you gave up a Saturday to help me and to help all of the children who attend Garden Grove .

   I especially want to thank the Scouts who were at my project and worked hard to get it done right and on time.  There were 48 adult and kids at the project and each one of you helped make this project a success.  If it is at all possible, I will be at your project when it is time.

   I want to say thank you to my parents who have pushed me to complete this project.  The lunch and the birthday cake were great mom.

Blake Straus

Eagle Candidate