Potter County Habitat for Humanity Austin PA Photo Update No. 3 - The Clarion First United Methodist Church Youth Group Is Awesome

The Clarion First United Methodist Church Youth Group and their adult volunteers arrived  at 37 Thorn Street, Austin, Pennsylvania, early Monday morning, June 19, 2017.  37 Thorn Street is the site of Potter County's Habitat for Humanity's 10th homebuilding project.

It was raining when they began working on this project, and, it would rain periodically throughout the June 19 - 22 timeframe scheduled to build a roof on the future home of Amanda and Scott Crumrine. 

However, the rain did not dampen their enthusiasm. The manner in which they tackled this project revealed a superior work ethic and Esprit de corps.  The quality of their work is a testament to the training they have received from the adult volunteers.

As you review the pictures below, keep in mind that these young men and women paid $100 each to be a member of this project. Many of them providing their own tools. Also, the adult volunteers can't be thanked enough for the time and devotion they have given in providing these young people the opportunity to experience the rewards of community service.

Monday, June 19, 2017 - Day 1:

0805 AM. Already on the job.

End of the Work Day

More Pictures of Day 1 Activities can be seen at www.austinboronews.blogspot by Clicking HERE

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - Day 2: 

More Pictures of Day 2 Activities Can Be Viewed at www.austinboronews.blogspot.com by Clicking HERE.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 - Day 3:

End of Day 3

More Pictures of Day 3 Activities Can Be Viewed at www.austinboronews.blogspot.com by Clicking HERE.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Day 4 - The Last Day:

Mission Accomplished

More Pictures of Day 4 Activities Can Be Viewed at www.austinboronews.blogspot.com by Clicking HERE.

Wonderful People Who I Met This Week

Howard Rhoades, Project Director

Shelly Rhoades, Youth Director

Jason Brinkly

Randy Cathart

Jaimie "D.J." Simpson

Jacque Nuss, Health/Safety Monitor, Project Photographer

Kelsey and Gloria, HfH, First United Methodist Church Veterans

Mary Lenhart and Brenda Charles, Project Cooks

Judy Dynda of Austin with her Niece Reecie Boyles of Clarion who worked on this project.

Pastor Kevin Haley, First United Methodist Church of Clarion

A Heartfelt Thank You For Making A Difference In Our Community.

AmeriCorps Lends Austin A Helping Hand

Members of the AmeriCorps Baltimore, MD, Region were in the Borough of Austin yesterday assisting in the Main Street Beautification Project currently in progress.

Front Left to Right: Khaseem Briggs, Sabrina Perez, Kwame Akoto, Jamonica Shoals, Madison Weigl, Joshua Lannom, and Jordan Brown - Back: Lindsey Jesberg and Kandace Major

Joshua is from Marion, Illinois

Jordan is from Roanoke, Virginia

Kwame is from Oakland, California

Khaseem is from Columbus, Ohio

Madison is from Muskegon, Michigan

Kandace is from Detroit, Michigan

Sabrina is from Chicago, Illinois

Jamonica is from Foreman, Arkansas

Lindsey is from Santa Cruz, California

While here in the Austin Borough, they cleaned and added a second coat of paint to the gazebo which had been neglected for many years before the E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society assumed responsibility for it's upkeep last year. 

Here are some pictures I was able to take of them yesterday:

They also applied a coat of paint to the unsightly garbage container which is stationed at One Town Square. 

What A Difference A Coat of Paint Makes

Before:

After:

They you AmeriCorps for all the help you have given.

To Learn More About AmeriCorps, Click HERE To Go To Their Website.

Potter County Habitat for Humanity Austin PA Photo Update No. 2

37 Thorn Street

Austin, PA

Future Home of Amanda and Scott Crumrine

Ivan Lehman, Potter County Habitat for Humanity

Front to back: Pastor Steven Small, Scott Crumrine, Brandon Boyd, Dick Myers, and Barry Hayman

Sill Plate Completed. View More Pictures by Clicking HERE

Carl Johnson, Scott Crumrine, Wayne "Tink" Walker, Dr. Marilyn Kistner, Barry Hayman, Dick Myers and Ivan Lehman

Left to right front: Jeff Tracy, Code Inspector, Dick Myers, Construction Supervisor, Ivan Lehman
Left to right back: Dr. Marilyn Kistner, Wayne "Tink" Walker, and Scott Crumrine

Left to right: Wayne "Tink" Walker, Dr. Marilyn Kistner, Ivan Lehman, and Dick Myers

Deck Completed. View More Pictures by Clicking HERE.

Potter County Habitat for Humanity Austin PA Photo Update

37 Thorn Street

Austin, PA

Site of Future Home for Amanda and Scott Crumrine

March 15, 2015: 37 Thorn Street

March 26, 2017
Groundbreaking
From left: Dr. Marilyn Kistner, Carol Jackson, Scott and Amanda Crumrine, Brian Ruane, Dick Myers, Wayne "Tink" Walker, and Ivan Lehman
Kyler and Kylie Crumrine in front.

May 2017

Ralph Fuller

Buck Jackson

Chad Barr Jr.

Bucky Blanier and Chad Barr Sr.

Bucky Blanier

Chadd Barr Jr.

Chad Barr Sr. and Chad Barr Jr.

Chad Barr Jr. and Chad Barr Sr.

Cory Glover

Chad Barr Jr. and Chad Barr Sr.

Deb Barr

Chad and Deb Barr

Chad Barr Jr.

Cory Glover

Cory Glover and Chad Barr Jr.

Deb Barr

Deb, Chad Jr. and Chad Sr.

Chad Barr Jr. and Chad Barr Sr.

June 2017

Vision, Pride, Dedication and Hard Work on Display in Austin, Pennsylvania

"I finally got in to see your museum. I can't believe all the items you have on display there. I particularly liked the children's book display. You really have something to be proud of there". 

This was the greeting I received today from the VA doctor at the Coudersport, Pa., outpatient clinic.

She went on to describe the flurry of activity taking place at One Town Square when she arrived in Austin this past Sunday.  She indicated that people were painting the gazebo, the fire hydrant and putting up patriotic decorations for the Memorial Day Ceremony the following day and it really looked beautiful.

I had noticed how attractive One Town Square looked earlier in the day when I stopped by the post office to pick up the mail.  So, I knew what she was talking about. 

One Town Square is the area on Main Street, Austin, Pennsylvania, maintained by The E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society. They were responsible for the planning and coordinating of the decorating activities, ensuring it would be completed before Monday's Memorial Day Ceremony.

  Later, I was able to ascertain the names of the individuals and organizations responsible for this undertaking:

• Emporium Specialties Company and Ron Ebbert provided the bunting for the gazebo
• Donnie Caskey applied the bunting on the E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society Museum
• Flag pole taken down and put back up by the Austin Fire Department
• Ron Ebbert painting the flag pole
• Entire lawn and trimming by Ron Ebbert
• Flowers in urns at the entrance to the All Veterans of All Wars Memorial Monument by Nancy Glover and VFW Post 7810 Auxiliary
• Flower arrangement in the Children's Monument by teacher Karen Crosby and her students
• Museum decorations provided by the members of The E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society

The result of their effort is pictured below:

One Town Square Austin, Pennsylvania

E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society Museum grounds are  always immaculate.

Gazebo with new coat of paint. Fresh flowers next to the Children';s Monument on right.

Children's Monument

New Steps to Gazebo recently stained.

Veterans Memorial landscape manicured with fresh flowers in urns.

Fresh coat of paint

Fresh coat of paint on flag pole

Small Town America Patriotism at It's Best.