On Saturday, November 5th, an example of how community works will be demonstrated in the City of Pacific. The front porch belonging to a sweet lady who has been an active volunteer in this city for many years is rotting out and needs to be replaced. Thanks to a generous donation by Commercial Metals, one of Pacific’s businesses, volunteers are now able to completely rebuild her front porch as a thank you to her years of service. This is how communities are supposed to work.
Some people refer to it as the old country attitude where the neighbor’s barn burns down and the entire town shows up to build a new one. Some people have commented it was the same values they learned in the military that you always support one another and that the sum is greater than the individual. Whatever you want to call it, I am proud it is alive and well in the City of Pacific.
Starting at 9 am, volunteers will tear out the old porch, temporarily supporting the roof, and replace the structure from the ground up. In addition to being Mayor, I have worked for over 30 years in construction and will be there myself, tool belt and all. Anyone who wishes to help there will be all types of work available from helping clear the area of debris and the old porch to the actual construction. Just bring work gloves, basic hand tools if you have them and my appreciation for everyone helping someone who has been a big part of this community. Donations of Snacks and Coffee will always be appreciated as well.
The address is 133 3rd Ave SW, approximatly ¼ mile west of City Hall.
For more information please contact Mayor Rich Hildreth at Pacificmayor@aol.com or by Cell Phone at 253-261-9853
PS: The donation of $500.00 by Commercial Metals Incorporated, Located on Frontage Road will be used to purchase all material needed for this project. The receipts and any balance will be given to the Pacific Community Services fund through its partner Pacific Partnerships.
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