The first screws are placed in the first beam at Ground Zero in Ellijay, GA. at approx. 1:30 pm on July 22, 2011. New York Says Thank You pays it forward in Ellijay, GA as the advance team, headed up by Charlie Vitchers, assists Mason Adkins with placing the screws.

The crew is working hard at Ground Zero Ellijay, GA

First Screws placed by Mason Adkins – NYSTY-Build an Ark Animal Rescue from Fetch on Vimeo.

Mason Adkins is the 12 year old son of Wes and Jill Adkins from Council Bluffs, IA. Mason traveled down this week to work on site with his dad, Wes Adkins. Jill Adkins, Director of Operations and Administration
The New York Says Thank You Foundation will be joining the Build an Ark project in a few days.

Wes and Mason Adkins work on site

Charlie Vitchers was lead on the 9/11 clean up in 2001 and came down to head up the advance team for NYSTY’s pay it forward project at Build an Ark Animal Rescue. Charlie was also a guest on North Georgia NOW Today with Cherie Martin this morning. So if you missed out this morning you can tune in at www.etctv3.com at 6 pm or 1 am EST today.

Roadie belongs to Charlie Vitchers & works hard at getting his gloves on so he can get to work!

Mason Adkins & Charlie Vitchers place the first beam at Ground Zero Ellijay, GA

Fetchyournews.com invites everyone to join us for the exciting events that will be taking place on July 28th – July 31st. The complete program can be viewed on our main page. Volunteers are welcome anytime between now and July 28th, advance teams are working on the barn. All support is greatly appreciated. There will be something for all volunteers to do. So we encourage everyone to do what you can as we dedicate this upcoming week-end to 1Lt. Noah Harris!