The week started with more than seven inches of rain, causing flooding for many Watertown areas. As the week progresses, we continue to get downpours. Yet God guides our project. “We’ve been very lucky in spite of the rain,” says Matt Hollman, Maas Brothers superintendent for the project. “Because we’ve got sandy soil, the water’s not sitting around. We had four inches of water in the footings but we were able to pump it out with no problem.” 
Demolition continues this week, including tearing out the stairs—a rather interesting job done by a robot. The robot, from Interstate Sawing Co., of West Bend, provides a safety measure that keeps everyone away from falling debris. Here, the robot knocks out the stairs along side the library and cafeteria. And yes, that’s the cafeteria in the top photo, minus its interior walls. No more jog in the hallway… Looks like there’s been a lot of tearing and knocking things down. But there’s been more. Crews began pouring footings for the new classrooms, located toward the east end of the building. This means construction has officially begun! Please keep the work crews in your prayers. Pray for their safety as they finish demolition this week.
I have been in the building a few different times this week and things are moving along. As you can see all the floor tile is gone. Throughout this week, volunteers helped take down the lighting fixtures in the school as well as the grid work for the drop ceiling. Linda Mickelson’s room on the west corner of the school is nearly gone. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far to help keep us on track with our jobs. Have a blessed weekend. Pray for dry weather!