The following is an update from Joel Reasoner on the construction projects now underway at the Children's Shelter of Cebu:
The most noticeable change in the new residential building is the open courtyard. The scaffolding was taken down this week. Now the courtyard can be seen without obstruction. It is very impressive. (See JH courtyard picture above.) The pebbling of the walls and tiling of the floors continues. The basement is being painted, which helps brighten it up.
The basement is also being used as the door painting station. The bedroom closets and desks are being made. The front ramp construction is moving right along. The railings of the big ramp and bridges are being painted. Also the stainless steel tubes for the top of the railings are being installed on the medical building/infirmary. The nurse's station granite counter top is finished and looks great.
The water tanks have been installed in the tower. Marlys, Jerry and I have been working on getting beds and cribs made for the new Medical building. The carpenter we have been talking with made one bed and one crib to our specifications as a test. Yesterday (April 2) he brought them to the shelter. A few minor changes will be made, but overall they are great.
Charles tested out the new crib for size and durability and found it to be up to his (very active) standards. Additional photos and information on these projects are available at the CSC Website:
