We also had to get the
project approved by the Simsbury BOE. Finally, in late September we started the
groundwork for the project, and in amongst rainy weekends and scout trips we
finished the project on October 30, 2009. We used Techo Blocks to build the
wall and glued them together with a strong adhesive. This wall will be useful
as a beautification, retaining wall, and a place for people to sit and eat
lunch or wait for the bus.
Once again, thanks to all the scouts and scout
families who helped raise money or put in hours at the car wash or on the
project. Also, thanks to the adult leadership for guidance in the process.
For the last couple of
months, I have been working on my Eagle project. I chose to work with Henry
James Memorial School and Simsbury Public Schools. They are a valuable resource
in our town. In the courtyard at Henry James, there is an oak tree, whose roots
used to stick up out of the rough asphalt. With the help of Mr. Twitchelll,
grounds manager for Simsbury Public Schools, and Mrs. Peters, vice-principal at
Henry James we decided that the most helpful project would be to build a
sitting wall around the tree and put a miniature garden in the center.
The
price for the project was around $1500.00, so initially we were worried that we
wouldn’t be able to raise the money needed for the project, and that we would
have to ask the Henry James PTC to chip in. But, with the help of an extremely
productive car wash, and funds brought in by friend's family members, troop
members and a few Simsbury businesses we actually exceeded the goal.
