I need to start here with my son.

To begin... without his help I would have never of gotten this website up and running.

Secondly, he has basically been by my side since the day he was born, helping me with everything I do. I have put him through alot (as you can see here) and he never seems to complain about it.

A person couldn't ask for a better son.

Next on my list is Eldon and Neva Jones.

Unfortunately, Eldon passed away in Dec. of 2003, but he has left an everlasting impression on my life.

Eldon and Neva first came into my life during the first "Theatre in the Park" production. They willingly let Kearney Holt Productions use a building that they had to build the sets for "The Wizard of Oz".

Since then, they have generously allowed Kearney Holt Productions and myself to use the building to store and build more props and sets for "Theatre in the Park" and "Halloween Hallows". Without Neva and Eldon's help, neither event would have been nearly as successful as they both have been.

Ahh... Kevin. The only person that is as stupid as I am when it comes to jumping into a project and working his fingers to the bone without thinking twice about it.

He has worked along side me now for 5 years and has made my job alot easier. I couldn't have found a better person to work with. He is one of the few people that will do the dirty grunt work that no one else will touch and still enjoy it.

I can't thank him enough for everything that he has done for me. It has been my honor to get to know him and enjoy his skills. There isn't anything that he can't do.

Eric is my next thank you.

He has helped me make Halloween Hallows as successful as it is. Not only does he make sure that I have everything that I need, but he also is willing to help out with other projects that I may need help with (including being a horse for "Cinderella").

He truly goes above and beyond the call of duty.

I don't know where to start here. These 2 people have put up with more than anyone will ever realize.

I know being my next door neighbor can't be easy, but not only do they put up with all the junk that accumulates in my yard every year from projects, but they are always willing to help me when I need it.

They have helped me with Theatre in the Park, Halloween Hallows, and my own Home Haunts. That's just for starters, the list goes on and on. Thanks for being great neighbors and excellent friends.

I owe a lot to Jim. He is the one that got Theatre in the Park started and got me involved with it. He told me what he wanted then stepped out of my way and put total trust in me with his project on the line.

He is a man of many talents and I am honored to have worked for and with him, and I know that he is there to help me when I need it, too.

 

Jim Leuschke

Mussy is the one that taught me the love of theatre. If any one teacher in my life made an impact on me, it was her.

Who knew that 25 years later I would still remember things she said

A sincere thank you also goes to my daughter,

who has, more than once, been embarrassed by me, and who still means more to me than Halloween itself(even though she may not believe it).

And of course, my beautiful wife,

who has had to put up with over 22 years of my craziness and mayhem. Who hasn't blinked twice when I've asked her to buy me skeletons for Christmas and knows that she will eventually be sucked into every one of my projects one way or another. I Love you Karen and thanks for letting me be me.