Madison County Habitat for Humanity Volunteer News: Chittenango Build

Work Day Reports

Saturday, November 14th: Saturday’s main thrust was the house exterior. The exposed basement walls were professionally parged with a smooth coating by Paul Doran (we love the professionals – any drywall pros out there?) Also, the front porch was installed, and volunteers (working mostly from ladders) worked to side the house in beautiful grey siding with white trim. Rod Collins expects it will take a couple more workdays to finish.

Inside the house, Fred and Jolene Cleaver were busy installing electrical wire.

Colgate Chapter of Habitat for Humanity volunteers included familiar members Mike Palmer and Laura Stagnaro-Green, and also a first-time volunteer, Josh Smeltzer. Josh is from Portland, Oregon, and like Laura, is a Peace and Conflicts major.

A lunchtime feast of Mac n’ cheese, pasta salad, cranberry bread and pumpkin bread was provided by Mary MacLane. Cookies and brownies were available in abundance from Frank Kaylor and Debi Collins. Erin Taylor, our friendly neighborhood explorer, also brought cookies baked by her mom, Heather. Claire Grasmeyer brought her coffeemaker in to take the chill off.

8-Cent Bottle Return in Chittenango Takes Habitat Donations

Madison County HFH has an account at the 8-cent Bottle Return store on Genesee Street (next to the Emerald City Grill) in Chittenango. During the busy holiday season, you can simply tell the staff that your returnables are for Habitat, and they’ll count them and put them on the account. No waiting!

Is Habitat on Your Gift List?

All gifts to Madison County Habitat for Humanity are tax-deductible, and donation receipts are provided. If your employer has a matching gift program, consider taking advantage of this to double your gift. Copies of Madison County HFH’s 501(C)(3) certification are available upon request. If you support United Way, you can designate a portion of your giving to go directly to our organization (even if it is not listed with the main choices). Email us if you have any questions.

Habitat Herbie Gets a Report Card from OCM BOCES

As you may recall, Jeff and Myrne Markley donated a ’69 Volkswagen some time ago, and we hope to use the car as a fundraiser (either as a promotional icon, and/or as a future raffle prize). Herbie needs a bit of work to be road-ready and beautiful again, so the students at BOCES have taken on the challenge of working on him. Automotive Instructor Sam Azria has provided a “report card” — a short list of parts that Herbie needs, that is! Once those items are provided, the real work begins. We can’t wait to see the results!

Thanksgiving Holiday

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, no work will be performed at the site this weekend. The Leadership Committee and Board of Directors for Madison County Habitat for Humanity would like to wish you all a happy, safe and bountiful Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for all the volunteers who have donated their time and energy and for the many supporters who have donated funds and in-kind gifts to support the Chittenango build. Blessings to you all.

Thanksgiving Thought from Dennis Doerr:

MasterCard has it right. Some moments and experiences are “priceless”. They usually revolve around family, service, and celebrating life. That’s what Habitat is all about. Building a house costs money, takes time, and requires sacrifice, but the product is far more than a house, it’s a “priceless” gift for a family. How can you put a price tag on the life Jessie and her kids will share in their new home? You can’t, it’s priceless. We have the privilege of investing in the “priceless”. What a great reason to give! What a great reason to give thanks!

What’s Next?
Saturday, November 28: NO WORKDAY!
Saturday, December 5: Continue Work on Siding

Many Thanks to All Who Have Contributed to HFH, Chittenango Build

A big thank you to all volunteers who donate their time and talents, whether it’s on a workday or behind the scenes. Your dedication and encouragement is priceless to us.

Our Donor Wall is where we acknowledge your monetary and in-kind gifts that we’ve received for the Chittenango Build. This Just In ….. New Donations This Week!
Ralph and Mary Lou Penner, Charles and Joan Grover III, Norm McGowan (McGowan’s Hardware)
Cash Donations

Ralph and Mary Lou Penner, Charles and Joan Grover III, Emerald City Detachment Marine Corps League, Bolivar Elementary School, Top Stitch Custom Embroidery, Peter and Nancy Cann, Jodee and John Osbourne, Daphne and Matthew Dickenson, Bill and Sandy Ryan, Harold Talbot, Sylvia Perrone, Vernon and Olive Loucks, Ronald and Ethel Barber, Tonia Richer, Carlton and Suzanne Sweeney, Morris Bordell, Dave Miner, Knights of Columbus, Lynn and Jim DeOrio, David and Sandra Alm, P&S Concrete, Margaret Williams, Robert and Ruth Dibble, Jim and Rosalie Gooley, Matt Collins, Steven and Marcia Brady, Louise and Warren Jerome, Everdina and O.P. Tooker, Oneida Savings Bank, Raymond Mann, Peter Hilts, Frank and Dorinda Capella, Nancy and Michael Beardsley, Patricia Courtwright, Sandy Button, Chittenango Rotary, IBEW Local 43/ NECA, Kim and Dan Garrow, Anne O’Malley, Thomas and Joan Clark
In-Kind Donations
Norm McGowan (step ladder), Burning Hollow Development Corporation (dirt fill), Blanding Hardware of Bridgeport (nails), CNY Coalition for Healthy Indoor Air, Inc. (radon reduction system), Cortland County Community Action Agency (hot water heater), Paul Iaconis (legal services), Dunkin’ Donuts (work day coffee & donuts), Burger King (work day lunch), Deb and Rod Collins (picnic table, supplies …), Doow Lumber (supplies)Square D (electrical box), Roma Pizzeria (work day lunch), Bear Paw Printing (printing services), SeGuin Land Surveying PLLC, Jeff and Myrne Markley (VW Volkswagon for raffle), Chittenango Fire Department Auxilary (work day lunches), First Presbyterian Church, Fred Koenig of Koenig Architects, Cazenovia Equipment, Charles Cianciola of CPC Logging (site clearing)

Any questions, comments or new ideas are welcome at chittenangobuild@gmail.com.

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