First Project March 21st. 2002
13285 Yucca Street, Trona, Ca.

This is a home that had been taken over by Squatters,
which was beginning to be a real eye sore.
After checking on the home for our "Trona Care Group",
we found that the owner of this property resides in Florida. we sent her a letter in regards to what was happening to her home, followed up by phone call. She was shocked to hear of the condition of her home. She said she would call the San Bernardino County Sheriff office. The owner called Tim Parnell, our Corporal for the Trona Sheriff Sub-station, and told him she had not rented this house to anyone in three years. There should be no one living in her house. Officer Parnell contacted the gentleman squatter and advised that he could not be there, and must vacate the premises.
The house is in terrible condition with lots of trash, nothing left but the shell. The Owner was very happy to have our "Trona Care Group" with a number of local volunteers to clean and board her property.
Offers were made and accepted for the plywood needed to board the windows by Gary Hess our local dentist and a member of the Trona Elks and Lions Club.
Arrangements were made with Trona Hardware and the plywood would be delivered at cost for this project.
The Searles domestic Water Company, offered to haul away all the trash if we would place it on the curb.
Stan Clift from The Boys Scouts offered his help, by bringing a sheet of plywood,drill, screws and to help board up the windows and haul trash if necessary.
Ruth Soto from the Trona School Counselor's office is involved with the "Trona Care Group". She stated she would try to find a couple children or adults to help with this project. She had a few kids that needed extra credit for Community Service. She also showed up to help and brought Linda Phillips, also with Trona School
Ginny Swartz from the Trona Community Church stated she would try to find us some helping hands.
Other Volunteers that arrived with rakes and shovels ready for work were:
Travis Ball
J.T Thompson
Roseann Austin of the (C.O.P.S.)
Tim Parnell
Jackie Leonard
Bonnie Fairchild
Tony Ducomomcin
Connie Courto
Kim Byerley, she provided electric for the project from her home.

We would like to thank everyone for showing such generosity and care. For volunteering to help and for working so hard. Without everyone pulling together this project would not have been possible. Thank You!