Beginning in 2009, the old shingles were
removed and new sheathing and shingles were replaced on the Radersburg
school. The giant silver leaf maples were trimmed and the
schoolyard was cleaned. Plywood covers were removed from the
windows, and broken glass was replaced with new panes and
glazing.
With keeping the weather out, it was time to repair the water
damage. It was decided to make the south room a community
center,
with kitchen and tables & chairs where meetings could be
conducted. And the north classroom (after restoration) will
be
preserved and used as our museum. Artifacts will consist of
items
from the school, including desks, books, bell, photographs, documents,
banners, ephemera and misc. items gleaned from the cleaning process.
In 2009 and ’10, yard sales were held at the school, in
conjunction with a revival of the town-wide yard sales that took place
in previous years. Proceeds and donations made possible
further
funding for repairs and improvements.
The original wiring was replaced with 200 amp service, inspected and
certified. The county commissioners, sanitation officer and
fire
chief are all to be commended for their absolute vital assistance for
procuring a water supply and septic tank system! The adjacent
land owner (Dan Williams) granted easement for the installation of the
septic tank and drain field to be placed on his property.
The Broadwater County Historical Society gifted $1000 to us after their
annual picnic at the school in 2010, as they were so very favorably
impressed with what we have accomplished so far and wanted to help us
with our continuing endeavors and success. In 2011, the
kitchen
was completed, including two refrigerators, electric range and dish
washer. Also that year, the restroom was brought up to date
and
made functional, just in time for our Annual Meeting in Jan.,
2012. A forced-air propane furnace is also ready to be put
into
place. The school bell was returned to its original location,
after having been at the fire hall for the last three decades, and new
hardware was added to the original flag pole.
Starting in 2010, all RHP meetings were held in the
schoolhouse.
That year the Girl Scouts also held their Awards barbeque. In
2011, Bill and LaRee Williams celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
at the school. Also a memorial for Helen Harris was held in
May,
a memorial for Bill Williams in Aug., and the Allen Family had their
reunion in the schoolyard under the shade of the huge silver leaf
maples. The school is also the location of the annual Easter
egg
hunt (1500+ eggs) for all children from neighboring communities.
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