Due to David's vacation and the death in his  family, there is  no letter this  month

While David is on Vacation, here is an Important Message from our Vestry:

Dear Members of  All Saints,

As you know, we have been struggling the  past year with water from both above and below! Our parking lot is also in dire need of repair.

The original roof on the Deforest wing is gravel on tar on wood and has drains to carry water away. Over time, ice  build-up in the winter has disrupted the metal flanges around the drains, allowing water leakage from heavy rain and  melting snow. The roof has become more damaged over time, and it is unknown at this time how much damage we will find when we remove the  existing roof structure. Repairs  have been tried in the past without success. All contractors who examined the roof have recommended replacement as the only option.

We have also continued to experience problems with water in the undercroft, with flooding and seepage occurring primarily on the south side of the building during periods of heavy rain. We have talked to several experts and received good suggestions on how to address the problem. We have taken a  first step by extending the gutter downspout. Recent heavy rains have not caused basement flooding, so we are hopeful that we may have found a solution.

Finally, our parking lot is in need of resealing to address the cracks that are starting to form. Without resealing, the cracks will continue to widen over time, leading to structural damage.

The vestryy has been busy meeting with contractors, applying to the diocese for funding, and developing an overall plan. We have selected a  roofing contractor, and been awarded a  grant from the diocese on the  amount of  $4,700 for replacement of the roof. While this will help greatly, it is not enough to cover the total roof replacement at $18,000 or parking lot resealing at $4,000.

We therefore must reluctantly ask for parishoner support. While these are not glamorous projects, they are nevertheless necessary; we can no longer afford to put them off without risking serious damage to the building and parking lot. We ask that you consider what you can give toward these projects. Indicating "capital campaign" on the memo line of your check will direct your donation to these projects.

We thank you, our parish, in advance fou your continued support and generosity.

Art Hessler, Senior Warden

• Randy Corey, Co-Junior Warden,
• John Bertelsen, Co-Junior Warden
• Chuck Conn
• Elaine Horseman
• Samantha Hyde
• Jacie Knapp
• Michael Richburg
• Whye Yap
• Stephanie Miraglia, Clerk of the Vestry
• Iris Darling, Treasurer