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Appalachian Service Project
Senior High
Mission Trip to
Wise County, Virginia
Day Four: Tuesday, July 8
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A day of highs and lows for our merry band. After a light breakfast and the ritual sandwich making, the Jumanji, Catch-Phrase and Rook teams proceeded to their respective work sites. Good progress was made by the Jumanji team as they installed the handrails on their wheelchair ramp. If all goes well, this group will finish ahead of schedule and possibly have time for more improvements to their family’s home. For the Catch-phrase and Rook teams the news was mixed. After digging a long drainage trench through clay and rock on Monday, the Catchphrase team discovered previous, and unsuccessful efforts to improve drainage on the property. In fact, they found that the drainage problems were much more severe than previously assumed, probably involving a nearby flooded coal mine that percolates water through the property. Stay tuned for more from this hardworking group.
A change in plans for the Rook team meant that Monday’s back-breaking efforts to remove a well constructed stone retaining wall were all in vain. Instead, this group will pour a new concrete and rebar foundation for the back of their property using the remains of the existing stone wall as a base. While frustrating, this was actually very good news for the Rook group, as the prospect of taking down this well constructed retaining wall stone by stone was not a pleasant one. The group made good progress installing exterior siding and interior insulation on the back room of their family’s home.
The highlight of the day for everyone was a visit to the Appalachian Traditions VIllage in nearby Norton. One of our number, Giuliano, added his guitar and vocal talents to a jam session of traditional and country string players. A number of our group contributed vocals as well, singing “Amazing Grace,” “Siahamba,” “This Little Light of Mine”, and joining the players on the chorus of “How Great Thou Art.” A highlight of the evening was a beautiful rendition of “Just as the Evening Sun” by the father-daughter team of Giuliano and Anna Chicco. Way to go guys! A long and fruitful day ended with a quick stop at the DQ for a late night dessert. We go to bed happy and healthy and looking forward to another productive day!
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1. The moring was misty, but beautiful. |
2. Kathy and Janet lead the lunch brigade. |
3. The daily schedule. |
4. Anna has a healthy breakfast of dry friut loops. |
5. Peter and Gordon. |
6. An early morning view of the valley from the high school parking lot, |
7. The site of the Rook project. |
8. Installing new siding. |
9. Zack, Miranda and Kara. |
10. Meghan and Janet take a break in the "grotto." |
11. One of several neighborhood dogs who became regulars at the work site. |
12. And this is why they keep coming back. |
13. Miranda measures for the next panel while Kara spots her on the ladder. |
14. Janet Roman, reknown panelist. |
15. Shannon works out her aggressions on a 4d. |
16. With the paneling in place, Miranda calks the window frames. |
17. Samurai carpenter. |
18. If I had a hammer . . . wait, I do! |
19. Looking for a handout. |
20. No caption needed. |
21. Coal tippel, over Route 23. |
22. Another coal tippel |
23. Further proof we are deep in the heart of coal country. |
24. The Jumanji team arrives at their worksite, the new wheelchair ramp. |
25. Richard braces a board while Anna cuts it to length. |
26. A visit from our ASP hosts, who delivered a fresh load of 2x4's. |
27. Christine and Sarah toe-nail the rails onto the posts. |
28. Anna befriends Shadow, the resident poodle. |
29. The rails begin to take shape. |
30. Those 12 foot pressure treated 2x4s are heavy! |
31. We gather together . . . for dinner. |
32. Dinner almost over, they clean up around Zack, who savors every mouthful. |
33. After Dinner we all went to the Appalachian Traditions Village, where Tuesday night is open mike night. Anyone with an instrument, or just their voice, is welcome to join the house regulars. |
34. The house band regulars, averge age - retired. |
35. Anna and her dad sing a duet, accompanied by Curt, who was a fine mandolin player. |
36. Sue Ellen's training shows as our girls let their little light shine, literally. |
37. Some of the regulars, on harp, bass and mandolin. |
38. Tim, one of our ASP team leaders, takes a turn at the mike. |
39. Some of the best seats in the hall. |
40. Cathy is ready to toss her rocker in the back of the van. |
41. Giuliano jumps right in with the regulars. |
42. Christine and Sarah with our "family" who came to the show with us. |
43. After the sing-along, a contingent went to the local DQ for ice cream. |