Eagle Scout Project Benefits BDAC

On February 1, 2012, Truman Wardle will receive his Eagle Scout award at a ceremony at BDAC for overseeing a project that involved building storage space for the permanent collection.This was a very ambitious project and took several months to complete.

This is the 'Before' picture; the jail cell at BDAC

Spencer Downing, Steven Nelson, Truman Wardle, work on the storage table.

– Jasen  Asay, Kory Johnston, Josh Dennis, Truman Wardle, Robert Gates (back), work on modules.

The storage area is in the jail cell in the basement of BDAC.  Before the building became an Art Center, it was the Police Station, Courthouse and jail.

– John Wardle, Neil Moss, Truman Wardle (back), Tristan Nichols, Spencer Downing, John Downing, at BDAC.

Truman and his helpers bring the constructed shelving units to the basement of BDAC for installation.

Spencer Downing, Tristan Nichols , Nathanael Boren (w/ drill), Steven Nelson (in box), Truman Wardle (w/ drill), John Downing, in front of storage unit.

Voila! the finished shelving that now houses the permanent collection  - Emma Dugal and Truman Wardle

Emma Dugal and Truman Wardle inspect the final project

As you can see, it takes a village to do an Eagle Scout project.  Truman had lots of help and encouragement from his parents, John and Michelle along with several friends and scout leaders.  Truman did a great job and showed a lot of determination and leadership skills.  BDAC is grateful to him and all involved who worked so hard to create this needed addition.