Deep in the heart of southern Michigan, nestled among historic houses and only 2 blocks from quaint downtown Saranac, stands the solid and inviting former Saranac schoolhouse.
The Big Old Saranac School!
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Through Koinonia Way's non-profit support, your tax-deductible donation would help keep the rain on the outside of the BOSS!
- Roof : Although we have been patching the roof since acquiring the BOSS, new leaks continue to spring up as fast as we can patch the old. According to a roofing professional we consulted, the roof is long overdue for replacement.
- Plumbing : We have to install a new plumbing system throughout the building. The lines that were attached to the bathrooms and janitor's closets are not working. We also are aware that several of the drains leak.
- Heat : The BOSS has no central heating or cooling system. The air cooling unit and the boiler were decommissioned some time ago and previous owners have disassembled and removed parts of these units for scrap. We have been told that neither the cooling unit nor the heating are salvageable and both will need to be replaced.
- Asbestos Removal : We will be hiring a professional asbestos removal company to inspect and remove or seal if necessary all areas where the asbestos insulation was removed.
- Electrical : We hired an electrical contractor to rewire the meter/convert the electrical input from 3-phase to single phase, which will allow us to begin electrical work. The electrician explained that much of the building will have to be rewired.
- Floors : Long-term leaks of ruptured pipes and roof leaks have caused extensive buckling and warping of the hardwood floors and erosion of the plaster. Almost every room in the building, including the gym/auditorium, has water damage that needs repairing.
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Repairing, restoring, and maintaining the BOSS is a full-time job. For our property managers, the work is fun, but never done! Want to see what we are doing right now?
What else is there to do?....:
P/T Conference - Communication is key!
Who Are the BOSS'ers?
There is one family repairing and restoring the BOSS, inch by slow inch. These Property Managers are pennamed the BOSS'ers! Please feel free to contact us via email or phone.
Keep a close eye on TheBOSSisHere.com for more details, progress and schedules of events! This is a brand new version of our website, and we are moving each detail, picture and page - and adding new ones! - every week.
Expect much more to come, including:
- "Yearbook" - an online photo album to view some of our key pictures
- "Hall Monitor" - a page to walkthrough some of the rooms that have been repaired
- "Time Capsule" - a walk down memory lane for the BOSS, from 1931 to today!
- And more!
Get in Touch!
The BOSS is located at 28 Vosper Street, a short walk from Saranac's lovely downtown (Bridge Street).
Address: 28 N. Vosper Street, Saranac, MI 48881
Phone: +616-841-2222
FAX: +866-206-9640
E-mail: info@AddVenturesOnline.com