Eagle Scout Project Installing Flag Poles Nears Completion

By Gretta Becay

 

Owen Scrabeck, 16, a local Eagle Scout candidate, is shown here with city workers, helping to install three flag poles near the east entrance of the Byron Community Recreation Complex at 1650 Fourth St. NE. on Aug. 21. Electrician Tom Bahr is in the bucket truck.

This installation is the final phase of his Eagle Scout project.

Owen said he decided to do the project when he was younger. “Twelve-year-old me was a little ambitious.” He set up a GoFundMe page to pay for the materials needed for the project and it is now almost finished.

Owen explained that the project is in memory of his dad, Michael, who passed away unexpectedly in November of 2022. Michael had been a big part of the project, and his death deeply affected the family.

Other building glitches also slowed the project but, Owen said, “My mom [Jessica] encouraged me to finish it up, so I am.” He will now sit before the board of review to complete his Eagle Scout qualifications. 

He said he had received a lot of help from Ray Driscoll, who served as his project manager and who helped with everything. His brother, Carson, 14, and Scouts from Owen’s Troop also helped “tremendously” during the construction. He also thanked the city Public Works Department staff for their help and patience.