On Saturday June 24, a team of Boy Scouts from Menifee Troop 585 and their families joined Isaac Heiner as he completed his community service project requirements to earn his Eagle Scout honor. The mercury rose to over 100 degrees that day, but the team was up for the task which included exterior improvements to the historic Antelope-Menifee Rural Center on Haun road. A decorative planter was installed along the front of the building using left over materials that had been stored behind the building from a previous unfinished project. Heiner put the spare blocks to good use. Heiner and his team also constructed two redwood benches on site. 

"We appreciate that Isaac chose our facility for his project, it really turned out nice," said Bill Zimmerman, president of the rural center. The center was built in 1972 on property donated by Chester Morrison, a local grain farmer. It served the farm families in Menifee for many years as the only place for community gatherings. Square dances, bake sales, receptions and farm bureau meetings were held there. The building allows non-profit organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club, Craft and Dance groups, woman's clubs, and organizations that support the arts and history to use the facility free of charge. 

Zimmerman encourages Eagle Scout candidates to consider projects at the rural center. "I think Chester Morrison would be proud to see that with the help of our local scouts we are keeping the 45 year old building in good shape so it can continue serving our local non-profit groups", he said.