2025 - Fellowship Grounds Clean Up Day a Success

 Saturday, September 27, 2025 was our annual grounds clean up day.  A big thank you to the following for their help:

Robyn and Chris Rathweg

Joan Mulcahy and Hans Jordan

Hiram Wolgemuth and Joseph Reid

Larry Arp and Larry LaVerdure

Susan Redick and Rex Loker

David Burrous

Part of the crew enjoying a well-deserved break.

So many little leaves.

More leaves.

A newly-planted cherry tree in the orchard.

Lots of additional seating during coffee hour.

Respite: 
a picnic table under the gazebo in the playground.

Progress continues on the construction of the gazebo foundation in the Cove.

 

Big thanks to the Grounds Team for continued work on the gazebo foundation in the Cove:  Larry Arp, Hiram Wolgemuth, Hans Jordan, Steve Nelson, Paul Brynteson, and David Burrous.

Get it level Paul!

Mens' toys come in all different sizes.

Dig, dig dig.

Conference.

Footers are in.  Paver base is spread. 
Next week, spread sand and install 2' X 2' concrete pavers.

Work on underground drainage and footers for the gazebo in the Cove.

 Grounds team spent several hours the last two weeks installing an underground drainage system and concrete footers for the gazebo which will be installed in the Cove.  Soon, coffee hour in the shade!

Big thanks to Larry Arp, Paul Brynteson, Steve Nelson, Hiram Wolgemuth, & David Burrous.

Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums and Cherries - Oh my!

 

The Grounds team planted an orchard this week on the Fellowship grounds to the south of the barn on the west side of the property.  

Big thanks to Hiram Wolgemuth, Larry Arp, Paul Brynteson, Steve Nelson, and David Burrous for their hard work.  Our grandkids are going to love this!

6 fruit trees:  1 each of apple, pear, peach, and cherry and 2 plums!

A New Gazebo on the Playground

The Building and Grounds team erected a gazebo on the playground on the south side of the Fellowship. 

A big thank you to:  Chris Rathweg, Eric Williams, Larry Arp, Hans Jordan, Bruce Wyman, Paul Dart and David Burrous.  

The team of volunteers spent +-90 hours over the last month constructing the gazebo from a kit.  

Lawn Mowing 2025

 Here are our 4 teams:

1. First weekend of the month : Paul Brynteson and Steve Nelson
2. Second weekend of the month:  Hans Jordan and Hiram Wolgemuth
3. Third weekend of the month:  Tom Briggs and 
4. Fourth weekend of the month:  Rex Loker and Susan Redick

 Note:  Juli Loker has offered to help if you need a substitute.  Please contact her to see if she is available.

Fifth weekend of the month:  Skip.

May 31/ June 1 = First weekend of the month = Team One

June 7/8 = Second weekend of the month = Team Two

June 14/15 = Third weekend of the month = Team Three

June 21/22 =  Fourth weekend of the month = Team Four

June 28/29 = Fifth weekend of the month = Skip.

 

July 5/6 = First weekend of the month = Team One. 

July 12/13 = Team Two

July 19-20 = Team Three 

July 26-27 = Team Four 

August 2/3 = Team One 

August 9/10 = Team Two 

August 16/17 = Team Three 

August 23/24 = Team Four 

Continues through the first of September

 Here's some FAQ about lawn mowing:

• Who:  You and your teammate.  2 people to a team.
• How often?  Once a month.
• How long does it take?  1 hour.
• What do we mow?  Only Kentucky blue grass close to the building and along the sidewalks.  Leave Larry Arp's long grass prairie on the west side of the property alone.  You've been warned.  
• Do we collect the grass and put it in the dumpster?  No, but it's your choice.
• Where are the beautiful new battery powered lawnmowers?  In the barn to the west of the Fellowship.
• How do I get into the barn?  David will demonstrate how to get the key out of the key safe on the left side of the barn. (Wasn't 1960 a good year?)  
• Where are the batteries stored?   In the main storage room across from the kitchen.  Walk in the door and turn right, you'll see them on the shelf.
• What should I do when I'm done?    Return the mowers to the  barn and the batteries to their chargers in the storage room.
• How do I lock the barn?   David will demonstrate. (Wasn't 1960 a good year?)
• Do we have to trim edges or blow debris off the sidewalk?  Only if you want to.  There is a brand new edger and blower in the barn.
• Where is the battery for the edger and blower? It is in the same storage room as the lawnmower batteries.
• What do I do with them when I'm finished?  Put the edger and blower back in the barn.  Put the battery on its charger in the main storage room.
• When should we mow?  Saturday morning or afternoon, Friday morning or afternoon, Sunday afternoon, Monday morning or afternoon.  You and your partner should choose what works best for you.
• What if I can't mow on the weekend that I'm scheduled.   Contact another team and negotiate a switch of dates.
• Can someone show me how this all works?  Yes, contact David and he will be happy to meet you at the Fellowship for a tutorial.
  

Grounds Team at it again!

A big thank you to the Grounds Team for all their work on Wednesday afternoon preparing the west side of the Fellowship Hall for future plantings. Hard workers include Paul Brynteson, Steve Nelson, Larry Arp, Hiram Wolgemuth and Hans Jordan.