Newsletter 5
November 2006
“A Gift That Can Make a Difference”
After three years of fruitful work, we are now to the most critical point of the Francis Mill’s restoration- the wheel. Having consulted with many experts on the issue, the Board of Directors has determined that we will need outside help to get the current wheel removed and a new wheel installed.
In order to help fund this enormous task we have begun the “Bucket – Up for the Wheel” Campaign. For $100 you can have a bucket named in honor or in memory of someone. Those names will be included on a plaque that will be inside the mill and available for all to see when they visit the site. There are only 92 buckets available so go ahead and reserve yours today.
This year give a gift that can make a difference for future generations by helping the Francis Mill attain the goal of becoming an educational site. For more information please contact Tanna.
www.francismill.org
2006 Summer Workshop Report
The 2006 summer workshop was a tremendous success. Not only did we finish up several of the outstanding projects left from 2005 but we were also able to complete several new projects that are easily visible. These endeavors include:
• Set concrete footers for the flume supports
• Built and erected supports for the flume
• Repaired the supports for the summer beam
• Installed siding on the South side
• Began installing batten strips over the siding
• Began construction of the front porch.
All of these tasks have created a sense of accomplishment among the many participants. The large supports for the water race are most recognizable, but the combination of all these projects has yielded a visual milestone to help track our success.
Many thanks to all of those who helped with the workshops!
A special “Thank you” goes to Heritage Conservation Network and Jeff Finch for their expertise!
November 2006
“A Gift That Can Make a Difference”
After three years of fruitful work, we are now to the most critical point of the Francis Mill’s restoration- the wheel. Having consulted with many experts on the issue, the Board of Directors has determined that we will need outside help to get the current wheel removed and a new wheel installed.
In order to help fund this enormous task we have begun the “Bucket – Up for the Wheel” Campaign. For $100 you can have a bucket named in honor or in memory of someone. Those names will be included on a plaque that will be inside the mill and available for all to see when they visit the site. There are only 92 buckets available so go ahead and reserve yours today.
This year give a gift that can make a difference for future generations by helping the Francis Mill attain the goal of becoming an educational site. For more information please contact Tanna.
www.francismill.org
2006 Summer Workshop Report
The 2006 summer workshop was a tremendous success. Not only did we finish up several of the outstanding projects left from 2005 but we were also able to complete several new projects that are easily visible. These endeavors include:
• Set concrete footers for the flume supports
• Built and erected supports for the flume
• Repaired the supports for the summer beam
• Installed siding on the South side
• Began installing batten strips over the siding
• Began construction of the front porch.
All of these tasks have created a sense of accomplishment among the many participants. The large supports for the water race are most recognizable, but the combination of all these projects has yielded a visual milestone to help track our success.
Many thanks to all of those who helped with the workshops!
A special “Thank you” goes to Heritage Conservation Network and Jeff Finch for their expertise!