November 2023 - Every year National Cherry Festival volunteers set out, move around daily and collect traffic barricades. It's not surprising that they begin to show their age. In July the Men's Shed accepted the task of refurbishing the barricades. The Festival staff delivered over a hundred barricades, many in pretty poor shape. The Shedders began by sorting the various pieces by size and condition. There are three pieces to each barricade: the horizontal bar and the two A-frame pieces that support each end. Next came the repair of all broken parts, sanding off old loose paint, and repainting everything. Nearly all of the horizontal pieces, and many of the a-frame stands were finished for the Festival crew's first pick up on the 20th of October. Their crew picked up the remaining pieces on the 14th. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK SHEDDERS!
The first pick up by the Festival.
Our Spray Painting Crew - Some think they got more paint on themselves than the work pieces!
June 13, 2023 - Despite the less than ideal weather, seven Shedders braved the unusually cold June day to install the white crosses our chapter has been restoring over the winter. Native American historian Scott Schwander was on-hand to provide guidance. Lunch at the Pour House in Lake Leelanau was enjoyed by all.
We are now in our new home in the Oak Shore Commons in Acme. The street address is 6469 US 31, Williamsburg, MI 49690. In the meantime, our mailing address is 3171 Lamp Post Ln Traverse City, MI 49685. We are open from 9 AM until noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We hope to expand those hours soon. Stay tuned!
