let's MAKE IT HAPPEN! in Historic Springfield

[iloveionia]

It's that time again!
Preservation SOS.  Save Our Springfield.
A project to support our mission of preservation.

Join us at 8 a.m. on November 20, 2010 at 343 E. 9th Street to add trim paint and exterior landscaping to our neighbor Kenneth's home.  
Kenneth has lived here for more than 31 years. Another true Springfield trooper and friend in need.

A specific list of needs will be posted in the upcoming days.  But you can count on ladders, paint supplies, and landscape materials.    

[sheclown]

click it to watch it:



Kenneth is a DIY, kind of guy.  When I pulled up, he was attempting to make his own siding out of pallets.  He is on disability but does whatever he can to fix up his place for himself and his family.

Preservation SOS is helping him get materials, meeting with code enforcement on his behalf, and we will be filing a COA to bring his house into historic compliance.

The focus of our Make It Happen! will be to give his home some curb appeal and some love.  

Kenneth's house was nominated for this project by his neighbors.  He gives what he can, now it is his turn to receive.

[Springfielder]

count me in!

[sheclown]

btw, Kenneth is so grateful to code enforcement, especially Mike, who has spent a good deal of time working with him.

... helpful  Guidance into Compliance.

[Coolyfett]

pretty cool, very nice thing to do for a neighbor.

[Springfield Chicken]

Awesome!  Count us in and we'll look forward to the list of what's needed.

[sheclown]

We need another video of the event.  The last one was AMAZING!

[Springfield Chicken]

You got it!

[iloveionia]

Thanks Chicken!

A needs/wish list is forthcoming for Kenneth's house, but most certainly all of the volunteers would greatly appreciate cases of water, snacks, and lunch.  Something as simple as PB and J would work.  Roll your grill over and barbeque some hot dogs? 

Last time lots of folks brought coolers with water and drinks, Sharon made chicken curry wraps, Kim bought pizza, Marc brought breakfast sandwiches on Sunday.  Much needed and appreciated.  Interested?  Feed and hydrate us up. 

Post here or drop an email to preservationsos@yahoo.com

Thanks in advance.

[iloveionia]

Thank you for those of your committed to volunteering on November 20th.  We need painters, cleaners, landscapers, and carpenters.  Oh, and a chef for lunch would be great too!

Here is a needs list for Kenneth's house:

To bring to donate:
Concrete Stain (not paint) terracotta/bronze color
Concrete Sealer
3-4x8 panels of lattice, framed on all 4 sides
4-8'posts
4-decorative finnels
4-1 gallon pots of "star jasmine" vine
bricks, stepping stones, broken hex pavers
pots for plants
4 hanging "boston ferns"
matching/coordinating porch furniture, 4 chairs and 1 side table
old, vintage, window to hang as decorative piece on porch
6 bales of pine needles (dog)
5 bags of cement
1 eye hook and tether (for dog on property)
1 plastic large dog house
12 bags of tree bark/mulch (preferably cedar shredded, or small bark)
1 porch ceiling light
2 porch wall sconce lights
24-1 gallon plants and shrubs

To bring to use:
powerwasher
paint brushes for trim painting
small paint bowls (to hold in hand)
rags
ladders all sizes
garden tools

[sheclown]

If you are a carpenter and plan on helping, bring your tools!  Adequately marked, of course.  This job has a lot of porch work to be done.



If you would like to help and want your own little project, you could build the dog a warm dog house for this winter.

[sheclown]

This weekend, Preservation SOS received $100 donation towards paint for this project!  The donation is from a Springfield family.  THANKS!

[heights unknown]

I'm not a construction kind of guy, but, cool beans and pat on the back to all concerned and who pitch in to help him!

"HU"

[iloveionia]

If you are committing to a donation from the list, please post here or email me so I only shop for what isn't being donated.
Thank you in advance.

nicolelopez89@yahoo.com

[sheclown]

We need to get some of that free mulch -- where is it?