During the Grinnell Main Street Project, a young boy of 4 had the pleasure of watching the big equipment do what it does best.  He became fascinated with the ever changing streetscape as it transformed before his very eyes.   His grandmother owns & operates one of the retail establishments located on Main Street which provided ring side tickets to the event. 

Throughout the summer, many of the construction workers noticed the on-looker and would wave a greeting in his direction.  As the season progressed, so did the budding friendship between the cast and the audience.   Eventually, all were on a first name basis and the boy would look forward to the daily interaction.  By the time for the underground concrete pour had come, Brock had extracted a squatter’s claim to the naming rights.  Far below the dirt and gravel, the initials B. A. W. were carefully carved into the fresh concrete canvas as Brock Allen Warner supervised from the safety of the store front window.

This story was shared with me by Phyllis Van Es, proprietor of Images in Grinnell.  It only took a moment to give this young man some extraordinary memories.  This is yet another sample of the thoughtful and conscientious actions from the outstanding individuals that make up our crews.