Service clubs come together to refurbish old town

It only takes one is the theme for a restoration project in Abilene, Kansas.   It only takes one person, one hour and one paintbrush to help restore the T.C. Henry Barn in Old Abilene Town; and the community's service clubs are coming together to make sure it gets done.

Working together are the Abilene Optimist Club, Rotary Club and Lions Club.  Together with the Boy Scouts, 2nd Battalion Soldiers from Ft. Riley and community volunteers, and with donations from local contractors and hardware stores the 130 carriage house will be refurbished and repainted in two days.

According to the project coordinators, the renovations will allow the legacy of Old Abilene to live on.  It houses an old stagecoach and other significant historical antiquities in an old western town.    If you are available to help on June 11-12, 2010 please call Cindy Issitt at 785.236.1770