[amc] Fwd: MDS Update: January 31, 2013

From: stephen hochstetler <srh2pjh@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Mennonite Church Austin <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:08:35 -0600
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Date: Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:50 AM
Subject: MDS Update: January 31, 2013
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 This is the MDS Update for January 31, 2013

*CURRENT NEEDS** * <http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/uou0t>
Electricians are needed in Minot, ND, Mar. – Apr. We are thankful for the
electricians who answered the call and served in Jan. and will serve in Feb.

Crew leaders needed in West Liberty, KY, in March and Far Rockaway, NY,
after Mar. 15.

If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed, please call (800)
241-8111 or e-mail syoder@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more information.

*BRAITHWAITE, LOUISIANA – RV Project <http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/ahv0t>
*
*Disaster: 2012 Hurricane Isaac*
We continued the work at Mr. Ken’s house; the men installed drywall while
Jake and the ladies did the mudding and sanding. Mr. Ken’s wife has come
out with him most days this week. They bring their lunch and enjoy sitting
with us at break and lunch time. They have given us much information about
the area and also shared about the awful experience of being flooded and
losing everything. It is a real joy to be working in their house and to
watch their excitement as they anticipate moving back in.
* *
*BASTROP, TEXAS*
<http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/q9v0t>*Disaster: 2011 Wildfires*
Our volunteers are actively working on five houses. Two of the homes will
be ready for an open-wall inspection soon. Both of these houses have their
siding and roofs in place. Mr. Kenneth and Ms. Patricia are making their
plans for a dedication of their house on Feb. 16. They are looking forward
to having their children and grandchildren join them for the celebration.

*BASTROP, TEXAS - RV Project*
<http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/61w0t>*Disaster: 2011 Wildfires*
Pete and Dennis spent the week on their backs in a crawl space working on
Mr. John’s plumbing rough-in. They never uttered a word of complaint at
needing to go back for another day, but they both had big smiles when Bert
got them another creeper to make their task somewhat easier! Marion, Mary
Ann and our two Helens had worked themselves out of a job at Ms.
Veronika’s, so, Bert made sure to have plenty of siding, soffit and fascia
boards delivered to Mr. Guy’s house to keep them occupied. Upon calculating
how many feet of product they had painted, we determined that if these
boards had been laid end to end, it would be the equivalent of painting
approximately four-fifths of a mile of eight-foot boards!

*BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA*
<http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/mux0t>*Disaster: 2011 Tornados*
Decks were completed and things dried out enough to bring in the equipment
to dig out for the foundation of Mr. Aubrey and Mrs. Sue’s home. Foundation
forms were placed and concrete poured, leveled, and rebar put in place. It
is with such mixed emotions that Mr. Aubrey watches as all the work is
going on. Before his injuries, he could have done this all by himself, so
standing by is difficult. He has planned the placement of their home
strategically so that the sun would shine in his window perfectly at the
equinox, warming him in his chair.

*CORDOVA, ALABAMA - RV Project*
<http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/2my0t>*Disaster: 2011 Tornados*
We are making great strides in repairing the house of Ms. Diane. The
drywall and mudding are done in the gutted rooms and Corrine and Carolyn
painted the kitchen with a coat of primer. The bathroom got a new floor and
new vinyl on Thursday and also the new toilet was installed. It is such a
joy to see the homeowner's smile as she sees the progress being made.

Click here to see Facebook photos of the Cordova RV
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*FAR ROCKAWAY, NEW YORK *
*Disaster: 2012 Hurricane Sandy*
The Far Rockaway project is currently working with day volunteers. The
majority of the jobs thus far have been some kind of clean up: mucking out,
taking ruined belongings to the curb, ripping out soaked carpeting.
We have also done some to minor repairs: removing cabinets, doors and
frames; ripping out drywall and flooring; and gutting basements. Three
major repairs have also been started.

*JOPLIN, MISSOURI <http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/y7z0t>
Disaster: 2011 Tornado*
We had 21 volunteers this week. It was a great and productive week. Miss
Katherine, a client, came for supper on Wednesday and shared her story; all
the way the way from the alarm to recovery and rebuilding of her home.
Leland Hostetler stopped by on Thursday and shared his story from the
perspective of a first responder. The volunteers got a small glimpse of the
disaster and its effect on the survivors.

*MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA
<http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/e000t>Disaster: 2011 Floods*
After finishing some last minute mudding and taping at Mr. Allen and Mrs.
Deb’s house, David was introduced to texturing. He completed the upstairs
of the house and did a very fine job. Thursday evening Mr. Allen, Ms. Deb,
daughter Ms. Randi and her three children joined us for dinner and shared
their flood and recovery story with us. Mr. Allen has some serious health
issues and so progress has been slow and discouraging for them. Their
appreciation for anything that MDS can and is doing for them was a blessing
and encouragement to us. On the weekend, with the help of her three
daughters and a friend, Ms. Deb completed the primer coat, giving us a head
start to continue the painting next week.

*WEST LIBERTY, KENTUCKY <http://e2.ma/click/esihc/6demzb/us10t>**
Disaster: 2012 Tornado*.
The home of Mr. Ronald saw good progress this week. In spite of the cold
and icy conditions on Monday, the crew put the metal roofing on. There were
4000 nails pounded into the hurricane straps that tie the house and rafters
together. Yes, the crew took the time to figure that out and report to us
during de-brief. Windows were installed, the house wrap was nearly finished
and the first layer of insulation was put into the walls. The ceiling
drywall was put up and interior walls were framed, and then it was Friday
and time to call it a week.

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securities. Call our office to learn more details.

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