Things are happening fast
Burney Friends and Neighbors would like to thank all of the individuals and businnesses that donated items for our uard sale and to the many individuals that shopped at the uard sale. We were able to raise $4ooo from the sale. This will go toward our monthly expenses for insurance and utilities and allow us to start the changes to the building that are required to get our use permit.
The initial report of upgrades needed has been received from the fire district. We will be working on the property in a couple of phases. The first order of business is to get the sanctuary and gathering room up to code. The exits will need lighted signs and the electrical system upgraded. We have received an offer to provide exit signs and review for the electrical upgrades needed.
The exit doors will need to be changed to open outward and have lock hardware that meets code. Fire extinguishers are up to date but will need to be hung and correct signage installed. Smoke and CO2 sensors will need to be installed.
Engineer reports are being updated to show the changes.
The major costs will be the additional work done on the engineer report.
The classroom building will need the same upgrades along with a ramp, deck, and redesign of the restrooms to meet ADA requirements.
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.