USS New York

USS New York

It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. That fact amazes me and proves the scripture that God brings good from bad situations. I love scraps! Screendoors, windows, barbwire, buckets...you name it and we're gonna turn it into something beautiful. We want to restore the Goree Memorial Building Garage Sale and give it a wonderful twist. Soon, very soon, we will begin accepting hand-me-down donations again in order that we can restore what the rain destroyed. God will bring good from our disfortune.

Goree Memorial Building

Well, the flooring in the kitchen area is finally down. A big thanks to Johnny Birkenfeld who brought experience to this project. And I suppose we should thank Nancy, his wife, for wanting it in their home so that Johnny could gain such wonderful how-to wisdom. Nancy kept us fixed up on grub and as usual it was wonderful, thanks Nancy. Glenn Huffman and Kent Trainham were Johnny's sidekicks. They worked very hard, too. Jonathan was in and out and a big encouragement. Vickie and Tammie kept the men stocked with supplies and they painted trim, etc. Caroline even got in on the demo-part on Friday when the old cracked linoleum was removed. All in all, it was hard work, but always fun when time is shared with good friends. Thanks everyone! Awesome job!

Sale, Sale, Sale...

The Memorial Building garage sale building now has a new roof. But, what good is a new roof with mildewed merchandise. Soooo, last week we had a big, black bag sale. People were invited to fill a black bag for only $5.00, cheap~cheap~cheap. (It beat throwing it in the dumpster.) We even had one patron fill a suburban!!!

We have future plans for this structure! If the building is not leased by a company who builds cabinets, then we will begin plans for a new and improved thrift/antique store to benefit the Goree Memorial Building. Leasing or thriftstore, either way, proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Memorial Building.

A big huge thanks to those who worked!!! Some baked for the bake sale, some sweat and swore while cleaning up, then again, some did all of the above. It was a huge job, but the benefits were worth it.

Golden Spice

Well, renovation began on the Memorial Building. First, a new roof and completed just yesterday was painting on the kitchen area. The color, golden spice, was chosen because it matches the cabinetry. (Look at me defending my color choice) ~It was ruff in the beginning of the painting process...some called it mustard and others called it baby poop. I can laugh about it now that it's done, but I think it turned out beautifully. Tiling on the floor will be the finishing touch for these two rooms at some point in the near future.

A BIG, HUGE THANK YOU to those who volunteered for the paint party. Six volunteers and fifty hours in two days! You guys are awesome: Vickie Huffman, Caroline Garcia, Kent and Tammie Trainham, Nancy Birkenfeld and Glenn Huffman.

Good Times~

The Memorial Building has a new roof! And paint has been picked out and will soon be up on the walls of the kitchen area. "Golden Spice" is the flavor. It will be beautiful!

The City's buildings across the street received a 'new' roof, as well. I might add, the 'haunted house' building that exists above City Hall is cleaned out and ready for windows, electricity and sheet rock. The vision for this structure is a City Lodge which will have about seven rooms for rent for homecoming, reunions and hunters. Our dream is that this lodge will be filled with antiques and furniture that folks will have the opportunity to buy. Therefore, bringing in income to benefit the upkeep of the Memorial Building. A name for this new 'venture is being sought..."Lake Creek Lodge" is a possibility. Any others?