By SALINA POST
As a former player in Salina Parks & Recreation baseball, Sabian Mills had a vision to enhance the dugouts in Bill Burke Park.
Recently, the Salina Central High School senior chose to act on that vision for his Eagle Scout project. Mills contacted Travis Scheele, recreation superintendent, about doing his Eagle Scout project in Bill Burke Park to give back to the community.
"We welcome these community partnerships by strengthening the student and the facility while maintaining budget," Scheele said.
The project consisted of installing bat racks for all eight baseball fields, which includes sixteen dugouts, at Bill Burke Park, according to information from the city.
"The finished product looks great. They are also durable to hopefully serve many youth baseball/softball players to come!" Scheele said.
Mills, too, was pleased with the result.
"I’ve always thought (Bill Burke Park) needed bat racks to help make it look better for events like baseball tournaments. With Travis’ help, along with Eagle Scoutmasters and friends, the end result came out very well. I think it helps make the park look more presentable," Mills said.