James Logan looked like he knew what he was doing.

His bearded face, straw cowboy had and dusty work gloves presented a look of a home improvement expert as he used black-painted metal brackets and bolts to connect pieces of hefty lumber in the back yard of a Kutztown home Saturday morning.

He appeared to be a studied hand, an experienced craftsman ready to construct the pergola he was building without breaking a sweat.

Looks, however, can be a bit deceiving.

“I’ve never done this before,” Logan said with a smile. “I just listen to the smart people and do what they tell me. Hopefully, it stands up like it’s supposed to.”

What Logan lacked in experience, he more than made up for with effort, a willingness to learn and a desire to help. Just like most of the 50 people who joined him Sat

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