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Battle of Primm 2014

Friday, February 21st, 2014

Beans Davidson in the car, Luis Barriga & John Deniz Fabrication Technicians

John Deniz, Luis Barriga and car owner Kurt Davidson working on the car

Let the flag drop and the dust fly! The Davidson Motorsports team is very close to being ready for the upcoming Battle of Primm Race on February 22 & 23^rd in Primm, Nevada.

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning is proud to be a sponsor the Davidson Motorsports Racing Team. Our Fabrication technicians just completed the custom sheet metal racing skins for the 1820 car. The car is now prepped and ready for paint and stickers. Beans Davidson will be behind the wheel of the 1820 in the upcoming desert race.

Davidson Motorsports will be fielding 3 cars at the Battle of Primm. We will post updates on the progress of the cars and the Battle of Primm 2014!

Tags: Battle of Primm, custom sheet metal, fabrication
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Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame Weekend

Monday, January 13th, 2014

In early December, Michael Purl, Mickie Purl and Brian Driggs were invited to attend a special weekend in Indianapolis to celebrate the Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame honorees. Michael Purl was inducted into the Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame in 2010 (see video below). Michael was nominated & chosen for his business accomplishments as well as his extensive list of community service activities and leadership roles. It has been a wonderful honor and experience for Michael and Mickie Purl and for the Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning team.

The weekend consisted of attending the Indianapolis Colts football game as special recognized guests, Carrier hosted dinner party, business meeting, and a tour of the corporate plant facilities. It was a wonderful weekend and a great opportunity to visit with all of the past and present Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame honorees.

The Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame awards are presented annually to a very select few industry leading contractors. These awards are lifetime achievement awards given to a person who exemplifies the dedication of a life and a lifetime of service and contributions to the HVAC industry, their employees and their own community. Honorees exemplify compassion and commitment to their employee’s communities, and customers. It is modeled on the vision statement of Carrier founder, Willis Carrier.

: Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame Game – Indianopolis

: Michael Purl and Brian Driggs

: Michael and Mickie Purl at Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame

Tags: Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame, HVAC Industry, Indianapolis Colts Football, Lifetime Achievement, Willis Carrier
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Coats for Kids Pizza Party with Lincoln Elementary and St. Joachim School

Thursday, December 26th, 2013

Last week Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning wrapped up our 2013 Coats for Kids drive with pizza parties at St. Joachim and Lincoln Elementary School in Madera. The pizza parties gave us the opportunity to celebrate with the classes who collected the most amounts of coats for the 2013 Coats for Kids drive.

We had a great time at the schools with a surprise appearance from Santa himself. Santa brought candy canes and stayed for photos with each of the kids. Brian Driggs of Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning took a moment to thank the kids for their part in bringing in 524 coats. All of the coats collected stayed in Madera County and were distributed by our local Salvation Army Office. Mr. Driggs also talked about the importance of helping others in our community and how we can all make a difference. During the party he also announced that all of the coats collected had already been given to kids in need.

At St. Joachim School, Santa had a couple of minutes to visit the kindergarten class, who brought in the 2^nd most coats. Santa thanked them for helping other kids who needed warm coats. The kindergarteners were thrilled to see Santa! What a great way to celebrate successful Coats for Kids drive in Madera.

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and thank you again for all your support!

: Brian Driggs speaking to Mrs. Robertsons 6th grade class at St. Joachim School

: Brian Driggs speaking to the 5th grade class about the importance of Coats for Kids and helping in our Community

: Santa visiting the kind class- they had so many questions for Santa!

: Santa visits Lincoln Elementary

: Thank You note from St. Joaquim School

: Thank You cards from Lincoln Elementary

Tags: Brian Driggs, CA, Coats for Kids 2013, Lincoln Elementary School, Madera, Merry Christmas, Salvation Army, Santa, St. Joachim School
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Success at the 20th Annual Madera Light Parade

Friday, December 20th, 2013

All of us at Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning had a great time enjoying the festivities of the 2013 Madera Light Parade. The parade was held on December 5, 2013 in downtown Madera and is an annual tradition to kick off the holiday season. For 20 years now, the Madera community has come out to celebrate the holidays by lining up along the streets of Yosemite Avenue to cheer for their favorite parade entry.

The Purl’s Sheet Metal crew entered the parade again this year with our fleet of antique firetrucks, loaded down with staff and family. We always have a great time and this year was no different! All of the relics came out with flare this year including the 1979 Crown Fire Coach Pumper, the 1951 American LaFrance Pumper and the 1948 American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck. We sang Christmas carols, ate hot dogs, sipped on hot cocoa and had a blast!

We hope to see you next year to continue the tradition and we wish you the best this holiday season, from our family to yours!

Tags: 1948 American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck, 1951 American LaFrance Pumper, 1979 Crown Fire Coach Pumper, 2013 Madera Light Parade, 20th Annual Madera Light Parade, Carols, Christmas, Holiday Season, Madera, Yosemite Avenue
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Final Coats for Kids Count is in!

Thursday, December 5th, 2013

Our final tally is in and all the coats have been picked up and taken to the local Salvation Army office in Madera. We didn’t know how many coats to expect at first and we are truly amazed at the outpouring of support to keep our kids warm this winter. Just last Monday, our count came in at 479. With the end date in sight, we hoped we could break 500 coats…and we did! Our final count came in at 524 coats. We are overjoyed and so thankful to all involved in the donation efforts. The spirit of giving is upon us! Happy Holidays to all from Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning!

Tags: CA, Charity, Coats for Kids, donation, Madera, Salvation Army
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20th Annual Madera Light Parade

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

The 20^th Annual Madera Light Parade is scheduled for Thursday Dec 5,2013. The light parade is an annual tradition in Madera that kicks off the Holiday Season with a spectacular Christmas celebration of lights. The event is hosted by the Madera Kiwanis Club and the Downtown Association.

The light parade began 20 years ago as a procession of tractors and farm equipment down Yosemite Avenue in Madera, Ca. It was a great way to celebrate the end of the harvest and kick off the Holiday Season. Today, the parade route continues down Yosemite Avenue and still includes tractors & harvesters as well as fire trucks, cars, semi trucks, flatbed trailers and just about anything else. There is only one qualification to enter…each vehicle must have a minimum of 100 lighted Christmas lights. Madera residents line the streets of Yosemite Avenue and cheer for their favorite entries.

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning will be entering the parade again with their fleet of antique fire apparatus decorated and loaded with Purl’s Sheet Metal employees and families. It is a great evening for us to bbq hot dogs, drink hot cocoa and sing some Christmas carols. The Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning fleet includes, 1979 Crown Fire Coach Pumper, 1951 American LaFrance Pumper & 1948 American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck.

The parade begins at 6pm and also offers tickets to the wine stroll through downtown businesses with appetizers and wine tasting from more than 15 local Madera Wineries. Contact the Madera Chamber of Commerce for tickets.

: Purl’s Sheet Metal family next to one of the decorated trucks.

: Purl’s Sheet Metal family ready to join the parade.

: Enjoying some BBQ!

Tags: 1948 American LaFrance Aerial Ladder Truck, 1951 American LaFrance Pumper, 1979 Crown Fire Coach Pumper, 20th Annual Madera Light Parade, Christmas, Downtown Association, Holiday Season, Madera CA, Madera Chamber of Commerce, Madera Kiwanis Club, Madera Wineries, Wine Tasting, Yosemite Avenue
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Coats for Kids – Last Day November 30th!

Friday, November 29th, 2013

We have only 1 more day to accept donations for Coats for Kids 2013!

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning has been thrilled with the success of our partnered efforts this year. Just last week we had a total count of 229 coats. As of this Monday, our total count was up to 479 coats! That’s 250 more coats in 1 week! It has been truly amazing to witness the outpouring of community support from donations dropped off at the Purl’s Sheet Metal shop, St. Joaquim School, and Lincoln Elementary School. We are incredibly proud to be a part of this community effort.

If you have not yet donated, but still wish to contribute to this effort, please stop by our shop today or tomorrow:

232 South Schnoor Avenue, Madera, CA 93637

And again, THANK YOU to all who have helped contribute to this effort, whether by donating, helping count coats, load coats into trucks, bag coats, or simply spread the word – each form of contribution is what made this years Coats for Kids drive so successful. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Tags: Charity, Coats for Kids, Donate, Kiss Country, Lincoln Elementary School, St. Joachim School
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Exciting Update for Coats for Kids!

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

We would like to thank the volunteers from St. Joachim School who helped us count our coats as well as all the generous donors thus far. We are up to 229 coats! That’s 172 coat donations since last Thursday! Can you tell we are excited?

It is truly humbling to be a part of such a gracious community. Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning is honored to be able to participate and serve in our community. Let’s keep it up!

Coats for Kids runs through November 30th, so the time is now to bring those coats in to our shop:

232 South Schnoor Avenue, Madera, CA 93637

Thank you again to all the donors!

Kids from St. Joachim School helping us count coats!

Sheryl Berry sorting 63 coats from Lincoln Elementary School

Tags: Charity, Coats for Kids, Community Service, Donate, Kiss Country, Lincoln Elementary School, St. Joachim School
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Coats for Kids Update!

Friday, November 15th, 2013

So far our Coats for Kids campaign has been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. This makes such a difference in the lives of the kids in our communities. It is true that “it takes a village” to ensure the the growth and well-being of our children. We are honored to get to be a part of this project to keep our kids warm this winter.

As of Thursday, November 14th, we have collected 57 coats and they keep coming in! Spread the word to friends and family!

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning has partnered with St. Joachim School and Lincoln Elementary School in Madera as drop off centers. We are also open to the public as a drop off location for coats Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm. Come visit us!

: Kurt and Jacob installing the sign

: Good looking Drop Off sign for all to see!

: Drop off bin at the office

: Bob Martin, Service Dispatching donating a couple coats

: Kurt and Brian making some coat donations

: Coats for Kids!

Tags: CA, Charity, Coats for Kids, Donate, Lincoln Elementary School, Madera, St. Joachim School
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Coats for Kids 2013

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Coats for Kids 2013 kicks off their local campaign Nov 1^st – Nov 30^th. Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning is proud to join Kiss Country and the Salvation Army as a collection location for the 2013 Coats for K

ids drive. Each year the community and local businesses work with the Salvation Army to collect gently used or new winter coats to keep kids warm in the cold winter months.

The Coats for Kids Campaign was established by the Salvation Army in 1980. For more than 30 years this campaign has brought together organizations, schools, businesses and members of the community with the single goal to donate to children in need. Kiss Country has been part of Coats for Kids in the Central Valley for more than 20 years. Their efforts to bring this issue and coat drive to the forefront, has made a real difference in the lives of so many young children.

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning have also partnered with St. Joachim School and Lincoln Elementary School in Madera to help benefit our local kids. We are open to the public as drop off location for coats Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm. We encourage our customers and members of the community to get involved and help keep the kids in our Valley warm. Our goal is to collect hundreds of coats in the hope that no child will have to be cold!

Tags: CA, Coats for Kids 2013, Fresno, Kiss Country, Lincoln Elementary School, Madera, Salvation Army, St. Joachim School
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