January 1997 - Scrape and paint three buildings. Set temporary fix on classroom roof. Rebuild pig pen.
April 1997 - Tear down and reroof classroom.
October 10 - 13, 1997 - Install new flooring in two classrooms.
February 13 - 16, 1998 - Tear down old chicken coop, paint dining room. Repair roof trim. Repair fence. Setup computers.
June 19 - 22, 1998 - Continue fence repairs. Assist with Fiesta.
November 26 - 30, 1998 - Assist with Sponsorship Program. Continue fencing project. Repair shower drains. Paint interior dorm rooms. Build shelter for generator motor.
January 15 - 18, 1999 - Begin installation of 1/4 mile chain link fence. (40 posts set) Paint convent exterior. Repair kitchen drains. Repair convent porch and foundation. Install window and frame in dorm.
June 19 - 21, 1999 - Continue Chain Link Fence Project. Continue Convent Porch Project.
October 22 - 25, 1999 - Continue Chain Link Fence Project. Complete new porch for convent.
January 14 - 17, 2000 - Introduction to Salvatierra Girls' Orphanage! Much painting of exterior buildings, and interior rooms. Replaced ceiling in kitchen.
April 11 - 14, 2000 - Continue Chain Link Fence Project at Rancho (hey! It's a BIG job!). Paint exterior of the little boys' dorm. Other jobs as directed.
October 2000 - Paint storage shed at Rancho. Visit Salvatierra. Help children write letters to their sponsors.
January 2001 - Plumbing repair at Salvatierra. Repair hall ceiling, patch roof, plant garden. Medical exams for children and madres.
June 2001 - Replace linoleum floor at Salvatierra. Install two new steel doors in girls' dorm for security.
October 2001 - Repair/replace damaged doors at Rancho. Other tasks as requested.
January 2002 - Flimsy wallboard replaced in girls' dorm.
October 2002 - Painting, door and plumbing projects at Rancho Nazareth. Install locks.
January 2003 - Plumbing proejcts at Salvatierra, including shower stalls and sink piping. Painting and new curtains.
November 2003 - More painting projects at Rancho. Replace shower stall heads.
January 2004 - Paint cabinets. Begin wall project in girls' dorm. Knock out concrete block wall in rear garden area.
October 2004 - Repair staircase at boys' dorm for fire exit.
January 2005 - Complete wall project in girls' dorm. Assist with plumbing issues after storm.
October 2005 - Tree pruning! And lots of it.
February 2006 - Clear shower drains, paint bathroom, install ceiling fans.
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