Habitat for Humanity of Adams-Juneau volunteer Dick Durrett was awarded ReStore Volunteer of the Year at the annual Habitat Banquet in Wisconsin Dells. The state-wide Habitat for Humanity Banquet awards two ReStore volunteers and six Affiliate volunteers from around the state. Dick is a retired aviation mechanic and technician, and has been volunteering at the Mauston Habitat ReStore for over three years.

Dick spends more than twenty hours each week working on projects for the ReStore. One of his most valuable skills is his ability to manufacture new parts for donated items, including recliners, exercise equipment, power tools and appliances. Additionally, he has rebuilt and tuned engines for lawnmowers, snow blowers, and other motorized items.

Dick has planned, supervised, and contributed to numerous deconstruction efforts, including two buildings in the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and several Victorian homes. His skills have allowed us to remove the most useful and valuable materials from a deconstruction project. Dick’s dedication to Habitat for Humanity is clear in his generous willingness to spend so much time over the past three years working on ReStore projects.