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Benjamin Carl Capps received his Eagle Scout Award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held on February 1st, 2008. Born in Bakersfield, California, Ben is the youngest son of Carl and Marlene Capps and Grandson of Lloyd and Ella Colvin. Ben is a member of Keizer, Oregon LDS Troop 67 and a senior at McNary High School. Ben’s Eagle project consisted of replacing fifteen cedar posts that support the picket fence surrounding the Heritage Garden at Champoeg State Park. The garden fence now stands a little taller and a little straighter do to the efforts of Ben, his Scout leaders, fellow Scouts, and parent volunteers.
 
To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Ben and his family would like to thank the leaders, parents, and Scouting Officials of the Cascade Pacific Counsel for their untiring dedication to the Scouting Program and boys like Ben who continue to benefit immensely from the Scouting program.