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6/6/08
The framing for the new addition has been completed. Be sure to check out the latest photos in the Photo Gallery.
5/29/08
Today marked an exciting step in our renovation as concrete was poured for the new addition! We were blessed once again as R & D Construction offered to help with this important step. The mezzanine floor and stairs are now complete as well.
5/15/08
Our hardworking crews have now completed insulating the warehouse. What a big job! Framing up the mezzanine, bays and stairways has now begun.
5/6/08
Things are happening! Everyday the guys are hard at it and progress is being made. How exciting!
4/21/08
It's the Monday after the ground breaking celebration and the construction crew is hard at it already! Check out the photos in the Photo Gallery.
4/19/08
Today we celebrated the start of Project RENOVATE with an exciting Groundbreaking Bash! Nearly 250 people were in attendance for this historic event. We were blessed with a beautiful day and excitement was certainly in the air! Attendees received their Project RENOVATE T-shirts, enjoyed snacks and learned more about the project. Participants also enjoyed a time of reflection, prayer and breaking ground.
Go Team RENOVATE!!
Be sure to check out the Photo Gallery showing fantastic photos of the days events!
You can read more about the event at www.wiscnews.com/bdc/business/283797
4/4/08
We've received the building permit and it is posted on site!
3/27/08
The City of Waupun has now approved the building plans!
3/19/08
Save the date! Saturday, April 19th at 4:00 p.m.
Plan to attend the Project RENOVATE Groundbreaking Bash! Watch for your invite in the mail.
3/3/08
The Building Committee recently met - here are the updates:
The final budget was explained, discussed and approved. A budget of $471,213 was presented for the building project. A budget for F.F.E. of $64,610 was also presented. It was also noted that the building budget plan did not contain a contingency allowance.
The finance team presented that we will be borrowing $550,000 from the Markesan State Bank in Waupun.
The sequence of events includes Four Phases:
- Phase One - Build the addition on the warehouse and do the remodel of this area to completion.
- Phase Two - Move all the woodshed activities into the new donation center and remodel the existing woodshed.
- Phase Three - Remodel the current retail store.
- Phase Four - Celebrate God's Goodness!
The plans have been approved by the state but the city of Waupun has yet to give final approval. The city has some storm sewer issues with our plan.
A Groundbreaking Celebration is being planned to take place prior to the start of construction. Watch for details!
1/15/08
Over the last three months, exciting progress has been made as we anticipate the start of the Bargains Galore Renovation and Expansion Project. Here is what has happened to date:
A Project Committee was formed, including the following members:
Scott DeYoung Dan Scheuers
Steve DeYoung Steve Soodsma
Cal Greenfield Joe Van Baren
Brenda Hofman George Vroom
Jade Regnerus Melissa Wierenga
An initial meeting was held to brainstorm and develop a plan for the building process.
Teams were formed to handle specific functions (finance, design, volunteer labor).
The School Board gave approval to hire W.D.S. Construction, Inc. as the design/build firm for the project.
Pete Montsma agreed to be our on-site superintendent.
Many meetings have taken place to finalize the building plans. The plans are now finalized and have been submitted to the Dept. of Commerce and City of Waupun for review.
The finance team has met with several banks and a loan has now been secured with the Markesan State Bank.
W.D.S. is currently working on the budget in relation to the finalized plans.
The sequence of construction events is being evaluated to determine the best possible approach.
We will be moving towards the Volunteer Labor aspect of the project in the next couple months. If you would like to volunteer in some way throughout this project, but haven’t yet completed the Time to Serve form, you can do so now by simply clicking on the link “Time to Serve”. Completed forms can be dropped off at Bargains Galore. Any questions about volunteer opportunities for the project can be directed to our Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Van Baren at 326-6190.
If you have any questions throughout the project, feel free to contact our Chairman, Dan Scheuers at 324-5100.
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