Our July 5th workday was especially productive. We finally got a break in the heat and this makes a difference. We are about 95 percent completed on siding thanks to wonderful efforts of a group from Germantown and Clermont including lots of families- The Gushlaws, Browns, Bagshaws. We also had volunteers who have previously worked this summer from the Columbia Green Board of Realtors. Returning volunteers just pick up where they left off without a beat. When we talk about motivation we all seem to keep re-inspiring each other. For example, Donna Fingar said she has always wanted to do Habitat and its great being able to do this work so close to home. Maria Smirensky said that she's involved because she knows what it feels like to own her home and wants others to have that too! Each woman on the site was totally engaged throughout the day and totally supported by our experienced crew leaders and Mary Banker who supervised all the work while Debra took a few days off.
