If I had a hammer...

If you drove by Questar last night between 6:30 and 9:00 pm, you might have heard the unlikely sound of ladies laughter and the pounding of hammers simultaneously. We completed our first night of training for our Women Build, and it was a success for everyone.

Thanks to Questar for letting us hold our classes there, and the help of two of their staff, Dan Kelly and Rolf Gorlan, we had a wonderful time learning and getting to know each other. John Livinston, a new Habitat volunteer, also joined us and gave the women pointers on tool use and safety. I couldn't believe it when the ladies wouldn't even stop for the coffee and scones that I brought! What dedication! This build is going to be great!

I would also like to thank Doug Dumont, President of DRD Building Products for donating the siding for the project we are working on, and thank you also to P&R Truss, who is donating the trusses. Did I mention that they are also converting our floor plans to panel drawings so that we can build our house on Mill Street faster and more efficiently? It continually leaves me speechless when I see the generosity of this community. These are the people, alongside our volunteers, who make Habitat for Humanity the huge success that it is.

Thanks, everyone! Debra Gestwicki