By BARBARA BARBIERI

Over 40 volunteers from six churches combined their talents to assist with projects at seven sites in the county during a recent “Day of Caring” three-day period.

Above,the painting crew at the little covered bridge on the River Greenway included left to right George Babcock, Tim Hartigan, Mike Morrissey, Bill Johson (kneeling), Dan Lautzenheiser and Ken Yake.

The churches included St. Joseph Catholic Church, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, First Church of he Nazarene, Apostolic Christian Church and First Reformed Church.

Above, securing the rock base of the covered bridge on the River Greenway were left to right Jim Van Winkle, Tim Hartigan and Bill Johnson. (Photos provided)

The projects took place for the following groups or sites:

Bluffton Parks Department: Painting of the Red Covered Bridge and the removal of rock from the base at site along the River Greenway.

Painting and shelf repair were the projects at Grace & Mercy’s reception room. Workers were Dan Lautzenheiser, at left, and George Babcock on the ladder at right.

Community Care Thrift Store: Sorting of clothes.

Grace & Mercy: Painting of interior walls and trim.

Boys & Girls Club: Landscaping of property.

Forgotten Children: Sorting of clothes.

Family Centered Services: Sorting of clothing.

Family Centered Services: Landscaping.

Coordinating the projects this year were Jeff Miller and Dr. George Babcock.

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