The soldiers arrived at dad's at 7:30 am. They brought a lot of food with them. A grocery store in Richland, Evan's Grocery story or Evan's Market (I'm not sure) donated food for the volunteers to eat while they were working on Saturday. They sent hot dogs and brats and hamburgers with buns and chips and potato salad. After they were busy working, and I had made the coffee, I was going to go into town to get donuts for everyone. I learned that Evan's had also sent donuts. Weldon Evans is the owner. Thank you, Mr. Evans.
Also, someone who knew about the renovation heard me say in a conversation we needed a skid loader. She just happened to know the person who owns Wildcat Rental in Rogersville, so she gave him a call. He agreed to LOAN (not rent) the skid loader for Saturday and Sunday. There were about 18 soldiers who came to help. A couple of them brought friends, but the rest of them were away from their families on their days off. Thank you for your help, Wildcat Rental! Someone donated the use of their truck to pull the skid loader, and a motorcycle group that I do not know the name of yet donated cash.
Even before they knew of this, Se-Ma-No Golf Tournament donated money to help with his care. Thank you for coordinating that, Steve Anderson.
I was NOT aware that this was going be publicized, but the PR Sergeant from Ft. Wood showed up to be there for when the media showed up. She told me that KY3 from Springfield was on their way. They interviewed me, Sgt. Feick, and another soldier.
To watch that newsclip: http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-story-homemakover-102310,0,1501414.story
The soldiers are volunteering their time, labor, and expertise, but dad is paying for the matierals. If we can get the project fully funded, we will be able to have that money to keep him home longer. If you would like to make a donation, please send it in dad's name (Wright Bogart) to The Bank of Mansfield, Mansfield,MO 65704.
Thank you so much!
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