Seeking Volunteers to Help Save the Historic Octagon Home

Dear Contractors/ Community Residence,

In recent weeks, a handful of community members have expressed their desire with volunteering to help another long time resident, Helen Mang of 193 county rte 7A Copake, NY 12516 with repairing and painting her historic octagon home.  Helen is an elder, single woman, that does not have the financial, or physical ability to properly maintain her home.  In an effort to preserve Copake, and its historical homes, we have decided to help.  Upon closer inspection of her octagon home, it has been discovered that the building has several areas where the wood is very moist, rotten, or no longer exist where it should. We all know the importance of a sound solid structure, before beginning a big painting project. We are seeking the help of local carpenters/community members with examining and repairing/painting this structure.  Since this is a volunteer project, we would appreciate any community service that you are willing to give.  Efforts are under way for gathering the material needed for the job by donations from various people within the community, as well as utilizing resources outside the community. If you would like to participate or donate please contact me at the number provided.  

This project originally started with a generous man, named Dan Posser, that volunteered his time to mow Helen’s lawn, and clean up the debris/shrubs around her home. This gentleman made a big difference to our community.  If all of us could follow in his footsteps, and help to preserve this old, historic octagon home, our community would be a much better place. 

The scraping and painting project of this historic octagon home will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11- Oct. 23.  Time: 9:00-4:00.  All volunteers are welcome to participate.  If you would like to join us, please call me or email me.  We have a sign-up sheet.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

Sincerely,

Ruth Thomas 

Copake Community Cares c/o Ruth Thomas 189 Rte 7A Copake, NY 12516 518 329-0364 Email ancramcamp@fairpoint.net