Battle Lines
The Official Newsletter of the
Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association

Winter 2005-2006

Volunteers Needed at the Daniel Lady Farm

'COME ON DOWN TO THE FARM', WEAR YOUR OLD CLOTHING AND HELP US 'DIG' INTO AL LTHE CHORES THAT NEED TO BE DONE TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THIS FABULOUS LANDMARK IN GETTYSBURG. COME TAKE PART IN RESTORATION IN PROGRESS. ALL ARE WELCOMED!

We are still working with individuals, groups of volunteers and community service workers that are coming to the Farm to volunteer their time. Words can't adequately express the appreciation to all of those who have helped in the past. GBPA thanks you.

We still have a long way to go and a short time to accomplish everything, the grant deadline requires all the interior work on the house MUST be finished by December 30, 2006. No special skills are needed, we will give instructions as to what you will be doing. Floors need to be prepped for refinishing, old plaster must be removed from the parlor walls, sanding and painting woodwork, clean up outside, touch up paint on the windows and doors, clean out the garage and many other tasks are still on the list. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED for groups of ten or more. Birng your water bottle or sodas, work gloves and protective eyewear (if you wear them) with you. Are you an electrician, plumber or painter that could donate some time as we work on the interiori restoriation? If so, we could use you!

YOu can bring any of the following items: rakes, brooms, shovels, wheel barrow, weed whacker, lawn mower, old screw driver and hammer, scraper of putty knife, wire brush for cleaning off old paint, and anything else that you may feel would be helpful. We need an yold toweling that can be donated to be used during the removal of old finishes on the floors and woodwork. Lots of "elbow grease" is appreciated with the cleaning work!

WORK DAYS ARE: the weekend of April 29-30 and May 13. WE START WORKING at 9 AM. However, any time that you can give is really appreciated! Remember to WEAR OLD CLOTHING! You may want to bring a set of clothes in case you need to change.

Please let us know what dates you can work by calling Kathi Schue at 717 566-3331 or 717 329-8512, write us a note, or e-mail Gettysburg@pahouse.net. We look forward to working with all of you. See you "down on the farm."

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