Michael Burns -
Eagle Project
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Michael Burns -
Eagle Project
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Mike's Project has been completed! Thanks to all who gave donations of time and money. At the conclusion of the project, in work days alone, there were 525 man hours invested into this project. He is still seeking sponsors for a Trash-A-Thon to raise the money for some unexpected costs of the project.
Eagle Project Description
The purpose of this project is to create a place where members of the community of Strafford can take items that are still in good working condition that they no longer have a use for. These
items can help families in need of furniture, electronics, toys or other things that they might have a hard time affording new. This also prevents the need for people to throw away items that may
pollute the environment by recycling. The shed is not intended to store firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, fluids, liquids, hazardous materials, propane tanks, permanently broken
items, food, cars and trash.
Goals of the project
1. To help improve the standard of living within the community. One of the goals of the project is to keep the items local and in the community. In the Country, State and Town people are
experiencing hard times economically. I believe in helping community first.
2. To help people in the community who may be experiencing hard times and those in need. Not everyone can afford new items for their families that others might see as necessities. Some
families are growing and do not have extra money for things that are not vital to survive. These items might be toys for children, a dining room table or an appliance.
3. To encourage recycling. Instead of throwing away items (that still work) because they are not as new or the right size or power, does not mean that the item needs to be thrown away and sit in a landfill. The items can be reused.
Who will benefit?
The beneficiaries of the Good as New Shed will be the residents of Strafford, NH. They will be able to find a place for items that are not in use in their homes and that others will be able to take
free of charge. After the completion of the project the shed will be maintained and managed by the Town of Strafford.
Project Approval
24 June 2009
Work Day 1
3 July 2009
On this day three trees were cut down to use as lumber. One of the trees became lodged and did not fall. The rest of the evening would be spent using come-a-longs and chains to dislodge the tree. despite these efforts the tree would not fall.
Work Day 2
4 July 2009
Liming the 3rd tree after it dislodged itself.
Work Day 3
15 July 2009
The final two trees were felled and limbed to be ready for transport.
Work Day 4
2 August 2009
The trees were bucked and skidded so they could be picked up for transport.
Work Day 5
5 August 2009
Road side clean up one of three! 25 bags of trash and recyclables collected off of rt. 126 and Rickey Nelson Road!
Work Day 6
8 August 2009
Road side clean up two of three! 63 bags of trash and recyclables collected off of rt. 202A! $94.00 raised to support the project!
Work Day 7
9 August 2009
Road side clean up three of three! 36 bags of trash and recyclables collected off of rt. 202A and 126! $100+ raised to support the project!
Work Day 8
15 August 2009
Logs transported to Mr. Kitz's house to be milled. Thanks Mr. Sweet for your help moving the logs!
Work Day 9
22 August 2009
The first day of milling lumber.
Work Day 10
23 August 2009
Another day of milling tree's into lumber.
Work Day 11
26 August 2009
The lumber was transported from Mr. Kitz's house to the Transfer Station.
Workday 12
30 August 2009
Construction of the frame.
Work Day 13
7 September 2009
Decking boards were put on the frame.
Workday 13
13 September 2009
Framing the shed.
Workday 14
20 September 2009
Putting up the walls.
Workday 15
26 September 2009
Putting on the roof and finishing the project.
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