One more step
The quit claim deed and change of ownership has been filed with the county. The building now officially belongs to Burney Friends and Neighbors.
The next steps are to upgrade the property to allow us to host activities. We are seeking the following volunteers, assistance and referrals.
Restrooms in classroom building
Move bathroom sink to area with janitor sink. Install ADA compliant toilet.
Restrooms in classroom building
Rebuild walls, install flooring
Plaster contains Asbestos will need professionally removed
Enlarge doorway in Men's restroom and install locks
Lighted or illuminated fire extinguisher and exit signs.
Install fire extinguishers and signs
Renovate Parking lot.
Fill Sunken area, Repair cracks. Seal coat and paint lines. (Seal coat available)
Landscaping
Mow, trim and edge on a regular basis. (Mower, Weed trimmer, and blower available)
Ramp and deck between the two buildings.
Projects and partners
Sponsors
A big ‘SHOUT OUT’ to these local businesses who are generously saving aluminum cans and plastic containers for Burney Friends and Neighbors to pick up, recycle and use the proceeds to support community projects.
THANK YOU!!!
Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
News
Presbyterian Church
Our engineer is continuing to draw up the plans for the building. The upgrades identified so far are to the restrooms in the classroom building. The restrooms will become unisex and the current men's room will be enlarged to meet ADA requirements.
Plans are also to build a raised walkway that joins the two buildings with a ramp up to the walkway.
Activities
Taiko Ren Dance
Burney Friends and Neighbors hosted the Taiko Ren Dance group from Japan to a dinner in the gathering room at the Butney Presbyterian Church property. Local volunteers provided a rooms for the groups to spend the night. The dance group performed for the 2 local elementary schools before moving on to the rest of their tour.
Clean Streets Cleanup
The Church property is used as the launch point for monthly clean up efforts.
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Future Activities
The community has let us know the activities they would like to see at the church.
Cookie Exchange, celebrations, concerts, Christmas programs etc.
Memorial Services
A local family was able to host their father's memorial service in the sanctuary and gathering room. He had been a long time member of the church. In addition we have had inquiries on having other service.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Dinner for the volunteer in town who have participated in any of the groups helping to clean up Burney.