Wed, 16 May 2007

PHOTOS ABOVE:
Bob Clementio lays concrete block onto foundation.  Dick Keeney and Wayne Hall install rim joists.

FOR BOB BORN:    Please post to web site.

FOR TRUDY COLES:
After a long wait, work on your house has begun. See you Saturday.

FOR EVERYONE:
Clementi Masonry completed the foundation on Monday. Dick Keeney, Wayne Hall, and Rod Loving installed the green plate and rim joists today. We are ready to build a floor system.

NEXT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
On Saturday, May 19 we will build the floor system. Need people of all skill levels. Work begins at 8 am and we should be done before 1 PM.

FOR JEAN CAMM:
Building the floor system is a great group project. There will be hundreds of nails to drive. Dick Keeney, Wayne Hall, Rod Loving, and I will be there to help unskilled volunteers get hands on experience. We will involve any number of volunteers that show up. Please make sure Belinda and Ryan see this email. They have been so good about inquiring about the project. Please let Luther Shimp know that we are working Saturday morning. He is addressed on this email but does not check his mail regularly.

WHAT TO BRING: (if you have on hand)
Hammer
Tool belt or nail apron
Tape measure
Pencil
Gloves
Speed square

Extra tools and gloves will be provided by Amherst Habitat.
The jobsite has no shade. Dress accordingly.

FOR DICK KEENEY:
Please bring your favorite circular saw and T square.

ANOTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
This house has a huge yard and the grass now looks like a hay field. We are looking for someone with a heavy duty mower to cut the grass. If you are interested please contact George B. (contact info below).

FOR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPORTUITIES:
Contact Jean Camm at Cammlass@aol.com

Directions:
From Amherst (at Rt 29/Rt 60 exit)
Take 60 east one mile
Right turn on Rt 66 (Gordon's Fairground Rd.) beside middle school
Left turn on Union Hill Rd.
Left turn on Yahweh Drive (at Majestic Hills sign)
Left turn on Majestic Circle.
First drive on the left. (107 Majestic Hills Circle)

Thanks,
George B.

George Banton
Amherst County Habitat for Humanity
Construction Coordinator
(434) 946-5927 H
(434) 942-0320 C
GBNTN@AOL.COM

Sat, 14 April 2007

FOR EVERYONE:

We are still waiting for the foundation to be completed.

I will alert everyone via email when building resumes on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

Thanks for being patient.

George Banton
Amherst County Habitat for Humanity
Construction Coordinator
(434) 946-5927 H
(434) 942-0320 C
GBNTN@AOL.COM

Thu, 29 March 2007

FOR EVERYONE:

Russell Addison, Mike Ogden, Wayne Hall, and Kenny Bumgarner poured footings yesterday morning.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We plan to strip forms on Saturday (31 Mar) morning at 8AM. Concrete block for will be delivered next week and Clemente Masonry will build the foundation.

Regards,
George Banton Amherst County Habitat for Humanity
Construction Coordinator
(434) 946-5927 H
(434) 942-0320 C

Contact George Banton at Gbntn@aol.com for current construction schedule.
 

Mon, 26 March 2007

FOR EVERYONE:

Saturday was a great day for the ground breaking on house #26. In addition to all the people that came for the ceremony, eight volunteers worked on getting  the footings ready for inspection. Russell Addison and Kenny Bumgarner installed dams for the steps while John Pelissier, Sarah Gurtler, and Wally Hanson moved a huge pile of gravel. First time volunteer Erica Franklin learned to use the builder's transit and shot grade for the foundation. Belinda and Jean Camm came prepared to trim back some briars and bushes.

Thanks to everyone who participated Saturday.

FOR KENNY BUMGARNER, RUSSELL ADDISON, AND ROD LOVING:

Footings passed inspection this afternoon. Tomorrow I will order concrete for Wednesday morning and get an estimated time to pour from the dispatcher. Can you be there to pour on Wednesday (28 March) morning?

FOR MIKE OGDEN:

Looks like we are finally moving. Are you available to help pour concrete on Wednesday (28 March)? Should take less than one hour once the truck arrives.

Regards,
George Banton Amherst County Habitat for Humanity
Construction Coordinator
(434) 946-5927 H
(434) 942-0320 C

Contact George Banton at Gbntn@aol.com for current construction schedule.