Friday, June 23, 2017

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.







Thursday, June 22, 2017

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.

Sunday, June 18, 2017

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


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.