Greater Dublin Realty Association Project

Project: The Greater Dublin Realty Association spent the day working on a large patio area and landscaping for longtime Dublin Resident Mr. and Mrs. Rapp.

Due to some debilitating health issues, the Rapps have not been able to maintain and enjoy their large yard and patio area in the past year. With the help of our many volunteers and sponsors, we were able to complete the following list of projects to help restore and freshen their outdoor living area.

The Columbus Board of REALTORS® Foundation Fund matched Dublin's investment for a total of $1,000. In addition, in-kind donations were estimated at $600.

Projects for the day included:

1. Restored the backyard pond
2. Replaced a 10' long foot bridge over the pond
3. Power washed patio furniture, patio and stone seat walls
4. Raked leaves, weeded and mulched, which was a large undertaking, filling 50 yard bags and using 48 bags of mulch
5. Put down Azelea food and mulched around the bushes
6. Replaced eight artificial Geranium plants in 12" round pots around the patio area
7. Trimmed overgrown bushes and removed dead tree limbs
8. Removed two truck loads of old patio, furniture, fountains, swings, etc.
9. Restored several pieces of patio furniture and stained with a Cedartone
10. Repaired four Redwood patio benches and painted the benches and patio table
11. Installed two new patio umbrellas and outdoor pillows
12. Scraped and painted the window and eaves of the home
13. Straightened and secured the existing basketball pole using additional gravel and cement
14. Repaired and re-installed the bird feeder

Volunteers (42):
Christy Grear, Real Living HER and Greater Dublin Realty Association Project Chair
Tom Amicon, Real Living HER
Tony Aspery, B.O.S.S. Realty
Don Beatty, Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Matt (Grandson of Don Beatty)
John Beegle, Real Living HER
Erin Bishop
Scott Bowers, Real Living HER
Cynthia Carr
Tracy Chambers, Keller Williams Consultants
Deb Collier, Real Living HER
Amy Conley, Real Living HER
Jean Ann Conley, Real Living HER
Terry Cook, Keller Williams Consultants
Becky Cunningham, Keller Williams Consultants & son
Jack Curtis
Ethen Francis
Kristen Francis
John Francis, Real Living HER
Sydney Francis
Chryssa Gartner, Dominion Homes
Adam Grear
Allison Grear
Dale Grear
Tania Gurski
Sonja Heffner, Real Living HER
Jill Higgins, Real Living HER
Rob Hursey
Roberta Kayne, RE/MAX Affiliates
Anthony Leahy
Joe Marmo, National City Bank
Angie Matessa, Real Living HER
Stella Pseekos
Mike Schultz
Gayle Scrase, Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Judy Sekinger
Sharon Selby, Real Living HER
Lorie Strange, Real Living HER
Mike Strange
Bill Sutkin
Josh Transue
Jeff Wills, Coldwell Banker King Thompson

Special Thanks to:
John Beegle, Real Living HER -- Truck for hauling
Erin Bishop, National City Mortgage -- Breakfast
Joy Class, Dublin Baptist Church -- Lunch
Becky Cunningham, Keller Williams <> -- 10 yard bags, azalea food and water
Chryssa Gartner, Dominion Homes -- Artificial Geranium plants
Rob Hursey, ColorPro painting -- materials & labor, painting windows/eaves & garage
Bonnie Lustnauer, Talon Title -- Water/Drinks
Joe Marmo, National City Mortgage -- Breakfast
Dave McKee, Priority Mortgage -- 40 yard bags
Dan Prond, National City Mortgage -- Breakfast
Jeff Perkins, National City Mortgage -- Breakfast
Mike Schultz, Dominion Homes -- Truck for hauling
Sherwin Williams, Perimeter Loop -- 4 gallons of exterior paint/stain

BOLD = RCD Project Coordinator and/or Area Realty Association President