The rains came down pretty much all day, but thankfully all of our sites planned were indoor sites.  A crew headed back out to Hanover to sand off the mud that had been applied the previous two days and were able to get a coat of primer on so it is all ready to paint next week when Northern Illinios University arrives.

A second group headed up to Head Start to spend the day with the kids in Maben.  And the third and final group spent the day at the Food Bank unpacking and organizing all the boxes that were unloaded yesterday in preparation of distribution day.  We also made a trip to pick up a hospital bed that was being donated and ran it down to St. Vincent DePaul  for distribution.

In the evening, the students had another guest speaker as Val from UGWA came and talked about her organization as well as environmental problems in the area in preparation for HC’s work the next day.

The evening concluded as we all headed up to St. John the Evangelists Church in Mullens for an Ash Wednesday Mass.

The rains came down pretty much all day, but thankfully all of our sites planned were indoor sites.  A crew headed back out to Hanover to sand off the mud that had been applied the previous two days and were able to get a coat of primer on so it is all ready to paint next week when Northern Illinios University arrives.

A second group headed up to Head Start to spend the day with the kids in Maben.  And the third and final group spent the day at the Food Bank unpacking and organizing all the boxes that were unloaded yesterday in preparation of distribution day.  We also made a trip to pick up a hospital bed that was being donated and ran it down to St. Vincent DePaul  for distribution.

In the evening, the students had another guest speaker as Val from UGWA came and talked about her organization as well as environmental problems in the area in preparation for HC’s work the next day.

The evening concluded as we all headed up to St. John the Evangelists Church in Mullens for an Ash Wednesday Mass.

The rains came down pretty much all day, but thankfully all of our sites planned were indoor sites.  A crew headed back out to Hanover to sand off the mud that had been applied the previous two days and were able to get a coat of primer on so it is all ready to paint next week when Northern Illinios University arrives.

A second group headed up to Head Start to spend the day with the kids in Maben.  And the third and final group spent the day at the Food Bank unpacking and organizing all the boxes that were unloaded yesterday in preparation of distribution day.  We also made a trip to pick up a hospital bed that was being donated and ran it down to St. Vincent DePaul  for distribution.

In the evening, the students had another guest speaker as Val from UGWA came and talked about her organization as well as environmental problems in the area in preparation for HC’s work the next day.

The evening concluded as we all headed up to St. John the Evangelists Church in Mullens for an Ash Wednesday Mass.

Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Happy International Womens Day!

The sun was shining bright today… the crew headed back up to Hanover and put on a third coat of mud on the house they were working on.  Another smaller crew worked to replace floors in trailer also up in Hanover.  For those of you that were with us this past summer, the trailer belongs to  the gentleman who entertained us while working at his sister-in-laws house by singing old gospel tunes. Another new development up in that same area since this summer, the house we replaced floors in has now been raised 5 feet up in the air to prevent any future flooding.

Another group today started up at St. Vincent DePaul organizing the warehouse until a large truck arrived with donations. Many couches, chairs, sinks, doors, etc. where unloaded and placed in the warehouse.  We all then jumped into the car and followed the truck to the Itmann Foodbank where all the housewares, bedding and other goods were unloaded.  There will be a lot of good stuff going out on distribution day next Friday.

The third group of students went to the Maben Head Start where they had a wonderful time playing with the children.

This evening the students were given the opportunity to sit and talk with Debbie from St. Vincent DePaul. Debbie gave the group tremendous insight into life in Wyoming County.

Weather-wise tomorrow is suppose to be rather nasty with rain and thunder. The county is under a flood watch, so people are a little nervous.  Send lots of good, dry thoughts and prayers our way.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

Yesterday we stopped into the Wyoming County Board of Ed and spoke with the assistant superintendent and are happy to announce that the board has approved our move to Huff Consolidated Grade School in Hanover.  We are very excited about the new opportunities that this new location will open up.  We are scheduling a meeting with the principal so we can see the school and discuss ways we can connect with the community.  We will continue to keep you posted on any  news.

The week kicked off with a chilly, but sunny morning.  The mountains were absolutely gorgeous with the snow and ice on the leafless trees and the blue sky as the backdrop.  I have to say, not a bad way to wake up.

For the service activities for today, we broke the HC students into three groups. One group went up to the Maben Head Start and helped in two different classrooms. From all reports everyone had a great time interacting with the kids.

A second group spent the day at the St. Vincent DePaul warehouse helping to sort and organize. At the end of the day when you walked into “Ned’s Place” it looked so nice you would have thought you were walking into a department store.

The third group took the long drive out to Hanover to apply mud to newly installed drywall.  The home owner had been flooded a couple of times and recently was able to raise his house on cinder blocks to prevent future flooding.  The flood damage that had occurred had ruined his drywall up to about 4 1/2 feet.  A group from Duquesne University tore out the drywall up to 4 1/2 feel and put in new drywall.  After a few coats of mud, it will be sanded and painted and be ready for the homeowner to move back in.

All in all it was a very good first day out.