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Third floor has versatile floor plan

A bay-like addition to the back of this home allowed for a sunroom setting from the dining room and enlarged the main bedroom. Add a railing around the updated rubber roof and the third-floor recreation room could have an outdoor balcony deck.

Listed for $449,900 by Better Home and Gardens Real Estate Big Hill, the three-story home at 910 Harman Ave. in Oakwood has about 3,200 square feet of living space, plus a semi-finished basement. The property has a screen-enclosed front porch, rear deck, off-street parking and an alley-access, two-car detached garage.

Formal entry is made into the living room with a gas fireplace as the centerpiece. Built-in bookcases flank the fireplace. A bench seat is under a window near the stairwell, and hardwood flooring fills the living room and into the formal dining room.

The dining room has been enlarged with a bay-like bump-out that creates a sun room effect. French doors open off the sunroom out to a wooden deck and back yard. A second rear exit is off a short hallway between the dining room and sun room. This space has a garden window and pass-through to the kitchen.

The U-shaped kitchen has an abundance of cabinetry, including a buffet counter and a pantry. A peninsula counter divides the kitchen from a breakfast nook, which has patio doors that open to the deck.

Staircases from the kitchen and the living room connect to a landing that leads up to the second level where three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located. The main bedroom has a bay-like sitting area, a dressing area with two walk-in closets and an L-shaped double-sink vanity. The bathroom has a tub/shower.

Two bedrooms are at the front of the house and have single-door closets. The guest bath has a tub/shower, single-sink vanity and laundry hook-ups.

A door opens to the staircase that leads up to the third floor, which has been finished into a versatile space that could be a recreation room, an office or possible bedroom. There are two walls with built-in storage, a window nook sitting area, a door that opens out to the rubber roof-top of the addition, and a third full bathroom with tub/shower and single-sink vanity. The third floor also has a separate heating and cooling system.

Access to the basement is off the kitchen. At the landing there is a side-exit door and access to a half bathroom. The basement has a finished half bath, laundry hook-ups, a work bench, storage room and utility room.

Open house: June 25, 2-4 p.m.

Directions: Far Hills to west on Harman Avenue, across the street from Hawthorn Hill

Home highlights: About 3,200 sq. ft., 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, sun room, gas fireplace, recreation room, back staircase, built-ins, wooden deck, enclosed porch, two-car detached garage, off-street parking

Better Home and Gardens Real Estate Big Hill

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2016-04423 2985 E. Aurora Ave.; $88,599.70; Touchette Construction Group L; 96 units proposed to install new bookcases - total quantity of bookcases per unit to be determined (max. 2 cases per unit). See CPL2016-00829.

PMT2016-04829 2921 Fourth St.; $437,199.67; ALR Investment; AgGR Building, Inc.; New two story single-family dwelling over full basement, with a covered front porch. Lower level includes two guest suites, a family room, powder room, and a sunken patio. the main level includes a living room, an entry foyer, a powder room, the kitchen, and a laundry/mud room. The upper level includes two bedroom suites, the master suite, and a deck off of one bedroom.

PMT2016-04830 2921 Fourth St.; $25,000.00; ALR Investment; AGR Building, Inc; New detached two-car garage associated with new single-family detached dwelling under PMT2016-04829.

PMT2016-05146 4240 Evans Drive; $134,500.00; De Haven; Addition to a single-family detached dwelling (owner/contractor). Scope of addition occurs on multiple levels (split level home). On main level of dwelling, entry will be expanded and a new covered porch will be added. A sunroom over a crawl space will be added behind the attached garage. A new upper level will be added above the garage and sunroom and will contain a master suite.

PMT2016-05562 1507 Pine St.; $63,535.00; Susan Dawson; D L Pilkington Construction; New, unconditioned, detached, 4 car garage, 882 square feet in rear yard- associated with converted former office building (now residential duplex). See also BOZ2016-00022 for variance to rear yard accessory building coverage limitation.

PMT2016-05570 3240 11th St.; $19,000.00; Paige and Margaret Jacques; New construction of a three-season, unconditioned accessory structure (enclosed "gazebo"). Homeowner as GC for 168 square foot structure with sliding glass doors on two sides, scope includes electrical. In conjunction with and on same plan set as PMT2016-05571.

PMT2017-00747 7077 Winchester Circle; $300,000.00; 7077 Winchester; Brokers Contracting Inc.; Tenant remodel to build out a marijuana extraction lab.

PMT2017-01319 1515 Mariposa Ave.; $139,982.00; Diego Bonta and Angela Fryer; Phoenix Remodeling; Remodeling the existing kitchen, dining room, family room and guest bath on the main level, 704 square feet. Scope includes expanding opening into piano room, expanding existing window opening in north wall of kitchen and in north wall of dining room. Modifying opening on west wall of kitchen. Reducing floor area by removing bump-out along the east wall of the family room. New accordion door to kitchen; all doors and windows to be replaced on main floor. Associated MEPs covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-01617 3830 Norwood Court; $38,886.00; Michelle Steiner and Charles Kelly; Krueger Construction Mgmt.; Removal of an entry to a single-family residence and replacement with a new 295 square foot covered front porch with decking for walking surface. See ADR2017-00063. Scope includes associated electrical for stair lighting.

PMT2017-01649 3234 Seventh St.; $37,573.88; John and Susan Pollak; Addition and remodel to an existing, non-standard, single-family home which does not currently conform to setback standards. Second story addition, 233 square feet , over SE corner of home. Addition to include a new interior stair. Remodel of existing master bedroom, 190 square feet , to include a new full bath and second walk-in closet. Repairing/replacing existing second-story balcony, 56 square feet off the eastern facade. Associated electrical and plumbing covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-01764 3474 16th Circle; $89,331.45; Bryan and Sue Belmont; Chris Kelley Contracting; Interior remodel; first floor at kitchen and entry (673 square feet); second floor remodel at master bathroom, bath, and guest bedroom (913 square feet); includes associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Replace two windows on west elevation; Second floor.

PMT2017-01891 660 Juniper Ave.; $154,500.00; Anthony Fagan; Blue Spruce Construction Services; Addition and remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Addition includes a bedroom at the location of an existing upper level deck. Remodel includes the kitchen, modification of office and bath on main level, modification of walls on the upper story, replacement of windows over frame of existing roofing for new gables, and addition of gas fireplaces. Scope will also include a new covered front porch.

PMT2017-01961 2975 13th St.; $143,500.00; Mitchell Bennett and Kelly Esposito; Mountain View Corp Inc.; Interior remodel of a single-family residence. Scope includes 615 square feet of kitchen/living/dining area remodel, as well as relocation of a powder room and laundry room. All work to be on the main level, and will include removal of structural and non-structural walls, as well as associated MEP.

PMT2017-01979 4699 S. Nautilus Court; $27,715.00; Pioneer Square; Pine Construction Company; Tenant interior remodel for an office suite. Scope includes removal of approximately 60 LF of partition wall, construction of approximately 80 LF of new partition wall, relocation of doors, relocation of diffusers, installation of new lighting and receptacles. Includes no plumbing scope.

PMT2017-02050 1220 Claremont Drive; $220,100.00; Phillip Hargin and Connie Revocable Trust; Remodel and addition to an existing single family residence. Scope includes a single-story addition of 528 square feet, and remodel of 1447 square feet. See HIS2017-00121. Includes new covered front and rear porches and deck, 319 square feet.

PMT2017-02070 5478 Omaha Place; $55,000.00; Gigi Schwartz and Scott Ortman; Prana Construction Inc.; Alteration to remove existing roof framing and create cathedral ceiling in kitchen/living room, and install 3 new windows. Scope includes associated electrical. No mechanical or plumbing scope of work.

PMT2017-02085 1950 Tincup Court; $229,000.00; Edmond Norse and Linda Jones; Trad Design Build LLC; Upper level master bedroom addition over existing building footprint for a detached single-family dwelling, including remodel of portion of upper level. Scope also includes kitchen relocation, modification of interior bearing walls, replacement of all windows and exterior doors, and the elimination of cantilever off of existing kitchen and the replacement of existing siding with new hard coat stucco.

PMT2017-02090 695 S. Broadway; $187,884.32; LLC 1916; Altitude Construction Services; Interior tenant remodel for a physical therapy office/treatment tenant space. Scope includes new partitions and associated MEP scope for bathrooms, staff lounge area, office and reception areas, and treatment rooms.

PMT2017-02299 2616 Baseline Road; $172,083.24; Skunk Creek ; Fed Ex office - Interior, non-structural, tenant remodel of 2,969 square feet. Any additional scope to be covered under separate permit. Scope includes demolition of partition walls, construction of new walls and new finishes. Associated MEPs covered within the scope of this permit, including trenching for new plumbing locations, installing new plumbing fixtures and new electrical fixtures and wiring for new systems.

PMT2017-02369 2141 Bluff St.; $43,370.25; Jennifer Hendricks; Owner Contractor - Installation of radiant heat system, including (4) hydronic radiators and an energy-recovery ventilator. Radiant heat installation includes the removal of ceiling drywall, 770 square feet of first floor ceiling, 550 square feet of second floor flooring..

PMT2017-02411 1717 Hawthorn Place; $37,592.89; Erica Fagan; MK Construction LLC; Interior remodel of kitchen and dining area for a single-family detached dwelling, Scope includes replacement of bay window with new windows and a door. Also includes small low exterior deck at new door.

PMT2017-02564 4160 Monroe Dr D; $40,000.00; Sarah Rudin; Precision Construction Inc.; Interior remodel for a townhome unit. Scope includes replacement of kitchen finishes, relocation of electric range, new washer box for the laundry, and replacement of fixtures in the hall bath.

PMT2017-02610 1970 Grape Ave.; $28,000.00; 1970 Grape; Colorado Choice Builders; Kitchen remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Appliances to relocated, kitchen to be expanded slightly, and washer/dryer to be relocate into kitchen.

PMT2017-02613 1062 Utica Circle; $19,000.00; Edward and Nathalie Harding; Higher Ground Construction Inc.; Single family residence remodel of master bath (100 square feet), powder room and mudroom (45 square feet), and replacement gas fireplace. Modifications to existing upper level deck to remove cantilever portion, install new decking and guard rail, (75 square feet). Scope includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-02638 1630 Wilson Court; $10,350.00; A Toohey; Petersen Construction; Remodel of master bathroom to include replacement of tub with shower, installation of bath fan, in wall toilet and new 24x20 vinyls windows, new vanity and countertop.

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Above: The first level at 25 Riding Club Road in Wilton includes a formal living room with a fireplace. Below: The backyard features a brick terrace and a swimming pool with stone diving platform.

Above: The first level at 25 Riding Club Road in Wilton includes a formal living room with a fireplace. Below: The backyard features a brick terrace and a swimming pool with stone diving platform.

Updated colonial sits on more than 2 bucolic acres in Wilton

The Thomsons came to be Wilton residents organically, according to Susan Thomson. She and her husband, Trent, originally hail from Australia, but relocated to the area in 2014, when they fell in love with Wilton and a certain four-bedroom colonial at 25 Riding Club Road.

It had been friends in New Canaan who introduced the couple to the area. We immediately fell in love with Wilton after driving between Westport and Ridgefield looking at properties, she recalled. The old, antique homes and barns that line the streets, the stunning natural surroundings, the privacy and space were only available here. We feel so lucky to have found this town, and particularly our street. It is a special part of Wilton, and we have great neighbors.

The home they chose suited the needs of their family including three children and also offered the floor plan and style theyd become accustomed to in Australia. The appreciated having a kitchen at the heart of the home, with rooms along the rear of the home that open out to the backyard.

This is one of the few properties we looked at that had that design, Thomson recalled. We also immediately fell in love with the grounds, the fruit trees apple, peach and pear trees the pool and tennis court.

Details

Address: 25 Riding Club Road, Wilton

Price: $1.365 million

Number of Rooms: 11

Features: This 1975 colonial has been renovated, appended and updated. It affords 4,452-square-feet of living space, with four bedrooms, three full baths and one powder room. The master suite is located on the first level, which also comprises the chefs kitchen, family room, formal dining room, living room and mudroom. Three additional family bedrooms are located on the second level. The 2.26-acre lot is located on a cul-de-sac, down the street from The Riding Club. The grounds have lush plantings, gardens, fruit trees, a heated pool and Har-Tru tennis court.

Schools: Miller-Driscoll Elementary, Middlebrook Middle, Wilton High

Previous homeowners had installed Pella windows, put in a new kitchen, added living space and renovated the master bedroom. When the Thomsons moved-in, they embarked on redoing the hardwood floors, so that they had a consistent color dark espresso throughout the home. They contrast beautifully with the otherwise neutral and light dcor.

We were happy with the layout of the house, so it didnt need any renovation structurally, she said. However, we did transform the look of the home by having the hardwood floors sanded and stained. We painted the entire home, both inside and out, and added crown molding. We have replaced all the gutters and installed gutter guards. We have installed an irrigation system for the grass, which we found essential in the summer heat.

However, our favorite addition is the 16-by-20-foot kitchen garden we had built by Homefront Farmers, Thomson added.

The kitchen is beautifully equipped with lots of white cabinetry and storage space. A large island with an arch overhead provides surface space, a cooktop and room for informal seating. The kitchen opens directly to the family room a cozy space, warmed by a stone fireplace.

The first level also includes a formal living room with a fireplace, the formal dining room, a sunroom, office (with built-ins and a fireplace), mudroom and the master bedroom suite. A wet bar is conveniently tucked away to better serve guests during intimate or more formal gatherings.

For the Thomsons, there were several spaces here that were among their favorites. The dining room was spacious enough to accommodate a big table, and theyd gather there for meals and conversation.

The master bedroom has become a sanctuary, Thomson noted. It is very large, with beautiful natural light, high ceilings, a large walk-in wardrobe, spa bath, steam room, and yoga and meditation space. We couldnt have asked for more.

Three additional family bedrooms are located on the homes second level.

Walking out to the backyard, terrace and pool area, its not hard to understand why this was the familys favorite outdoor spot among the 2.26 acres.

When the weather permitted, they would enjoy breakfasts and dinners outdoors, and naturally theyve entertained friends and family here, too. Whether it was time spent enjoying the heated pool or lounging in the backyard hammock, reading books together, Thomson said, Weve created a lot of beautiful memories here. I also love the proximity to the kitchen, which is fantastic for entertaining and quick summer snacks.

Theres a Har-Tru tennis court amidst the grounds, as well.

The location of the property is compelling. Wilton, New Canaan, Ridgefield and Westport are all within easy reach. Plus, there are plenty of great local establishments to enjoy, as well.

Thomson noted that there are some great local establishments nearby, including a sourdough bakery, organic farm stands, coffee shops, a movie theater and restaurants. She also suggested nearby Woodcock Nature Center and Norwalk River Valley Trail for beautiful walks. And just down the street is The Riding Club, she added, which has amenities like heated pools and tennis courts. It hosts community activities throughout the year.

Listing agent: Katie Nugent, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, New England Properties; (917) 374-1581 cell; katienugent@bhhsne.com

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WILLIAMSPORT -- This week Lycoming County Commissioners agreed to support the James V. Brown Library during its newest renovation project. The largest library in the county received a $40,000 grant to remodel its circulation room.

Thanks to support from the Lycoming County Commissioners, the library can now use the $40,000 Keystone Park and Recreation Fund -- a grant awarded through the Department of Education -- towards the $80,000 remodeling project to update the room.

The renovations include new seating. The people who work in this room want it to feel welcoming so people stay and use this space as the community center it already is. Changes also include removing a pole, adding new carpets, and creating a new centralized service desk.

"We have a ton of families coming through here," said Executive Director Barbara McGary. She wants every one of those families to feel welcome, and to do that, she says this room needs a re-write. "You can see that this pole right here is a bit of a barrier."

"There is two different service places to go for totally different reasons now you can go to any of these one desks and be served," she added."

The new desk will be lower too -- making it more accessible to folks in wheelchairs.

"There's a lot of disadvantage people too in the county and they can come here and everyone is equal when it comes to knowledge and books," said Mike Shulski of Williamsport. "We are all on the same page."

If it were up to Bella Splain, she'd probably be at the James V. Brown Library every single day.

"I have never been here one day where I haven't had a hand full of books," she said. "But I also like how a lot of people just cause what's the point of having so many books if there's no one to read them."

The 13-year-old bookworm said she's excited for the new changes.

"I like it because it will sort of make it feel like there is more room," she added.

The project is expected to begin this summer and be completed by the end of the year.

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When the Tomorrows Hope organization began 18 years ago in Paris, the leaders of the group perhaps could only have hoped that one day their dream would have reached the size it has.

Begun as a non-profit organization aimed at counseling pregnant teens, the organization has mushroomed through the years into a virtual full-service counseling center that even provides certain medical services.

Now known as Tomorrows Hope Pregnancy Medical Clinic, the group recently remodeled its offices at 211 N. Brewer St. An open house is planned so the public may see all the improvements from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 28.

The center has been located at its current site since 2003, when it moved from West Blythe Street. In 2006, Tomorrows Hope, which had been using only part of the Brewer Street building, took over the entire building when the local Salvation Army chapter moved out. Then, last year, the center received a significant boost it was given ownership of the building. (Tomorrows Hope had previously been leasing the space.)

Cheryl Conner, executive director, said the center now has about 4,000 square feet, which is finally enough to meet the centers needs.

The center now has a medical director based in Hopkinsville, Ky., who communicates with the staff here to handle cases. There is an ultrasound stenographer on staff.

While pregnancies, especially teen pregnancies, are still a big focus of the center, Conner and Wayne Clark, administrative assistant/financial secretary, said there may be a misconception among the public that pregnancies are all the center handles.

Actually, the center provides anger management classes, parenting classes that are usually prescribed by the court system, and personal, pre-marital and marital counseling.

Conner said the center served about 2,800 clients in the last year. Some quick math shows you thats about 235 a month.

The center has five full-time employees and about 30 regular volunteers who help out.

Conner described the center as offering religious-based counseling, but its non-denominational in nature. Most clients are referrals from the court system, doctors, the Department of Childrens Services, the Department of Human Services and local churches, but people who are interested in services without having a referral are also welcome.

EXPANDING TO OTHER COUNTIES

The center has grown so much that there is now a Tomorrows Hope in McKenzie and one in Camden. Conner said each of those have their own board of directors, but operate under the same umbrella as the Tomorrows Hope in Paris.

Our next goal is to open one in Stewart County, she said.

The center also operates a thrift store. Its located at 407 N. Market St.

Weve got a good donor base, Conner said, pointing out that she sometimes picks up donors through speeches at churches, appearances at civic organization meetings and by setting up booths at various local venues.

Clark said the two main fundraisers for the center are a duathlon, which is scheduled for this weekend, and a banquet in September.

The much-needed remodeling included placement of a new sign on the front of the building and removal of several windows that had been placed along the front.

There were three large rooms added, Conner said, using space that wasnt being used except for storage. The ceilings in the building were lowered, and carpet and linoleum tile were replaced by new ceramic tile.

Other work included reworking of the heating/air conditioning system and enlarging the ultrasound room, which basically doubled in size.

Since the remodeling, there is a new bathroom for clients, parenting classes now have their own room and the board of directors has its own meeting room.

The center has four counseling rooms available now. Clark said that means as many as six clients could receive counseling at the same time, because Conners office and Clarks office may also be used for counseling.

The center is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays Fridays. Its closed on weekends.

The center can be reached by calling 642-0600.

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NEWPRODUCTONDISPLAY Crews with Green Acres Contracting of Scottdale, Pa., on Wednesday installed along Marquette Avenue in Follansbee about 1,800 feet of guardrail, including several sections coated with ZAM, a new coating produced by Wheeling-Nisshin Steel said to be at least three times more resistant to corrosion. Officials said sections of ZAM coated guardrail were alternated with galvanized steel sections to show the difference between the durability. -- Warren Scott

FOLLANSBEE When crews installed about 1,800 feet of guardrail along Marquette Avenue Wednesday, they were not only helping to protect drivers traveling to and from the citys Parkview section.

They also were helping to showcase a relatively new product produced by a local industry.

The crews with Green Acres Contracting of Scottdale, Pa., installed alternating sections of guardrail, some comprised of standard galvanized steel and some coated with ZAM, a zinc, aluminum and magnesium alloy produced and applied by Wheeling-Nisshin Steel.

Developed by Nisshin Steel, the steel firms parent company, ZAM is super resistant to corrosion and scratching because it is nearly three times harder than commonly used galvanized coatings, said Art Bertol, Wheeling-Nisshin general manager for ZAM marketing, who was on hand to observe the guardrails installation.

City Manager John DeStefano said all of the guardrail was donated by Wheeling-Nisshin in hopes of showing the West Virginia Division of Highways and others the durability of the coating, which is offered in the U.S. only by Wheeling-Nisshin, compared to that of standard guardrail.

Bertol said the steel firm hopes the state will include ZAM as a specification in guardrail and other projects and that ultimately, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials will be persuaded to use the product.

Bertol said the coating also may be applied to signs and other steel structures. He added since Wheeling-Nisshin began offering it in 2013, ZAM has been used on roofs and siding for many barns, silos and other agricultural structures and has many other applications, including the walls for in-ground swimming pools, cooling towers and sound/wind and snow barriers.

DeStefano said the city benefits from the donated guardrail, which would have cost almost $10,000, while possibly helping to increase the customer base for a major local industry.

The city manager said the cost for the city was about $400 to have steel coils slit for the guardrail and about $9,800 to have it installed.

He was asked if there are any concerns about the stability of the hillside, which overlooks an area of Follansbee Park where a slip caused major damage to a shelter.

DeStefano said staff with Garvin Boward and Beitko, a geotechnical engineering firm in Pittsburgh, has monitored 86 survey points in the area and not found any significant movement.

(Scott can be contacted at wscott@heraldstaronline.com.)

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Tyler Ziegenfuss of York thought he might want to become a cop after high school.

Then, he found the Building Trades program at the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership.

And I absolutely love this, said Tyler, who was among dozens of students that helped build a two-story home this past school year in a heavily wooded lot off Route 63 in Piffard.

The students, from GVEPs Charles G. May Center in Mount Morris, began work on the project the second day of school in September when the site had only a foundation and piles of tree limbs that had been hand-cut by the homeowner, Minhhang Huynh, and her friends and family.

I liked seeing how we built this from the ground up, said Tyler, a senior who also worked on last years home-build in Geneseo. When you see the finished project like this, theres a strong feeling inside that you did this. And the best experience is again seeing the homeowner smile.

Like a family

Huynh, a petite woman no taller than the students working on the house, was known to jump in and learn alongside the students.

She made it very personal for the kids, Jared Cali, one of three Building Trades instructors, said of Huynh. Shed blend right in; it was as if she was one of them.

Huynh who the students came to know as Min finished doing the drywall while students were on break watching YouTube videos to understand the mudding process, which uses tape and joint compound to make the seams in the drywall disappear. She also took pieces of remnant tile and turned them in to a mosaic that she installed at the entrance to the home and in a bathroom.

It gave me the confidence to do anything, Huynh said. When the teacher showed them how to do the floor, I said I wanted to learn, too. Being with the students up on the roof, was so fun.

Huynh made videos and photo collage posters showing the construction of her home and the students roles.

Theyve been here the last nine months, so its become like a big family, she said. They were not here to build my house, they were here to build my future. I wanted to do something for them. It was as if God gave me these 65 kids.

Huynh hopes to use her home to teach artistic programs for children. She designed it to have large open spaces and smaller functional spaces.

She also wanted the home to mirror the Abbey of the Genesee in its look. If viewed from above, the house has the appearance of a cross.

Inside, the top trim on the doors is a little bit longer, while the trim above the windows is flush with side mimicking appearances in the Abbey.

The Abbey is my spiritual home, says Huynh, an artist who has been studying and teaching at the Abbey since graduating from SUNY Geneseo about 20 years ago.

A unique feature of the home is its sanctuary with a 12-foot ceiling and two stained glass windows provided by Huynhs friend, Sue Shady of Fairport. A wall cutout on the second floor looks down in to the sanctuary.

Hands-on learning

The Building Trades Program got its start at the Mount Morris campus in the late-1960s or early-1970s when students used to build two small ranch houses every year.

Beyond a trade, they learn life skills, how to work a job site and how to take pride in their work, said Cali.

Potential homeowners submit applications to be considered for the home build. By February, a homeowner and location are chosen for the next year. The homeowner must then have the foundation completed by summer. Homeowners are also required to install pay for materials and final finishing costs. The labor to construct the home comes from the students.

The students get their hands into everything; they become well versed in what they do, said Vincent McKeown, who oversaw the carpentry students.

This years project was somewhat unusual in that it was a two-story home.

The footprint was so small, we were able to tackle it as a two story, said Cali.

Even with the smaller footprint, the chestnut-colored home has about the same square footage 1,500 to 1,800 square feet as a typical ranch house. What the two-story did mean was more doors, more windows and two sets of stairs.

But the more time students can do something, the more the process clicks and it can become permanent to them, Cali said.

Students did about 90 percent of the work on the home. They did rough framing, siding, roofing, electric, plumbing, heating, drywall installation, insulation, finish carpentry and custom cabinets. This year they installed a skylight and complete hardwood floors using a layered flooring system for the first time.

Finding solutions

The students began by setting scaffolding on the second-day of school in September. The first big push on the project was to get the roof on and have the building weather-tight by winter.

Last year, it was 90 degrees when we were working on the roof, this year it was more like 9, Ziegenfuss said.

Through the winter they worked on the inside, doing rough-framing a process that included some repetition when Huynh made changes to the plans such as wall locations or additional storage and progressing in to finish work and small details.

As for the homeowners changes, the students simply went with the flow, McKeown said.

Wed explain why we were doing it and the motivation. It took a little longer, but the students could see the challenges and get experience, and then have the reward of finding a solution, he said.

Spring rains brought additional challenges such as keeping mud under control and out of the house, and frequently checking scaffolding in case it settled in the soft ground, said Richard Wilson, an instructor.

Meeting a milestone

Each year, the Building Trades Program students build a house for a homeowner.

The juniors, who are in the first year of the program, do simpler tasks driving nails, running wires and drilling holes.

I didnt expect it to be so hands on, said Antonio Daniels of Dalton, a junior at Keshequa Central School.

But this really drew my interest, its what I might want to do, he said, noting a grandfather and uncle who work in the profession.

Seniors are encouraged to take on leadership roles as they tackle more complex tasks ranging from designing the layout of the home to installing electrical boxes.

Last year, it was a much bigger house and it seemed like we were worrying if wed finish, said Trevor Taft of York. This year, it wasnt, even when snow came early when we were putting on the roof.

By end of school year, theyve built a home even as juniors acknowledged some doubts it would happen.

I did wonder whether it would pull together in time, but it all came through, said Jared Boss of Dalton, who gave a tour of the home to his mother, Christina, during an open house this month. It started with the foundation and we did our thing. There was a journey and we meet the milestone.

Steps to a career

The project gives the students an opportunity to see a lot of different trades, said Wilson, an instructor.

From there, they may go straight into the workforce or take the knowledge theyve gained to college and grow and nurture it into something more grandiose, Wilson said.

Quintin Bronecki, a senior from Livonia, wasnt sure what he wanted to do when he entered the program two years ago so he took Metal Trades and later Building Trades.

I wanted to get skills because they cant take your skills away, he said, noting that he found carpentry to be more my thing; I felt more in change

With graduation approaching he hopes to go straight into the trades; I hope to be a finishing carpenter.

And for Jared, a junior at Keshequa Central School, hes also thinking about becoming a carpenter.

This, he said, is a stepping stone.

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WESLACO - A local roofer explained how he takes extra strides to make sure heand his team stayhealthy while working during the extreme heat.

The sun feels like it's hotter than ever, at least that's what Harlingen roofer David Ramirez said.

He's been working for Above Quality Roofing for six years. On hot days, like Thursday, he still climbs ladders and walks on hot roofs to provide for his family.

He said to stay hydrated he brings water, Gatorade, Powerade, sodas and Monsters to work.

He said he's the leader of his roofing team and oversees five other roofers. He knows it's his responsibility to make sure every member of his team makes it home safely every evening.

"I do pay extra attention to the guys. I tell them to get off the roof if they don't feel well, even if it's not time for a break," Ramirez said.

CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a local EMT who offered safety tips for Ramirez and his crew members.

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