While most of their effort seems to occur behind the scenes – at least when everything is working – this unheralded group is always making good things happen. Illness but has hit their team as well as many others, and they have been operating shorthanded for many months. This past winter has really helped us appreciate all they do!
Just today Danielle Swedberg sent the following note to Ann and Tita – “I just wanted to take a minute and let you both know how hard Tim Hanratty and Dave Paape worked to get the the leak figured out and fixed at the Youth Home. We are so appreciative of their work. It was incredibly difficult to figure out where the leak was and then how to fix it without tearing everything apart. They work day after day on the problem while also doing snow removal on one of our snowiest Februarys and all other responsibilities. There were many days that we did not have water, working bathrooms, or dishwasher for periods of time while they worked, and the residents were “complainy” about it, and Tim and Dave took it in stride. We are very thankful.”
Their important contribution doesn’t end there. A couple other examples are:
Heating units are on the roof in Winona at Franklin Street, and during the last few stormy days. Sarah Gile and Dave Paape each took a separate turn getting the roof shoveled in order to clear an airway so those units would run. Jared Greenwood also pitched in by shoveling FSB walks during some brutually cold and snowy days.
Ken McMorrow came to GVC from Weston Avenue to help cover some basic tasks when that building’s two custodians were both out sick.
Kevin Hubbard, Jim Clarkin and Dave Paape brought a machine to GVC this past week to stave off the accumulating water in the basement that came from all the melting snow and ice. The “freezin’ season” may not be over yet, but they are keeping ahead of the game.
The list could go on, but hopefully you get the idea that this group has done some amazing work this winter – we could not serve our clients and communities without their help…especially in the winter. Say “Thanks” when you see them!