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Historic Island Chapel Under Renovation, AttackSt. Hubert's Chapel in Smoke Rise Community treated for severe termite infestation Kinnelon, N.J. — September 30, 2008 — A historic church, St. Hubert’s Chapel, located on a small island on Lake Kinnelon in the Smoke Rise community in Kinnelon, N.J., is being renovated. The renovation committee’s goal is to restore the historic chapel to its original condition. Built in 1886, the chapel incorporated rough stones and massive oak to be in harmony with its rural environment. Recently, Committee Chairman Tom Kline and Chris Albrecht, a volunteer with the renovation committee, discovered live termites invading the newly restored oak entry door. The team found additional damage in the oak rafters and window frames throughout the structure. Albrecht called on Jan TenHoeve at Sentry Termite to eliminate the termite infestation. TenHoeve, a 35-year pest control veteran, says the site was one of the most challenging he has ever seen. “This property was particularly difficult due to its lack of space and remote location,” TenHoeve says. “First off, it is located on an island and is only accessible by boat. Furthermore, the chapel takes up nearly the entire island. In certain spots, there is only a foot or two of land separating the structure from the water.” Due to the circumstances of the site, Albrecht knew when he called Sentry Termite that soil treatment was not an option. After discussing options with TenHoeve, Albrecht opted on the No. 1 brand in termite protection1 — the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System. TenHoeve could not install Sentricon stations into the ground due to lack of land at this unique structure. However, Recruit™ AG above-ground stations could be installed to eliminate the colony. Three weeks after the stations were installed, TenHoeve returned to ensure that termites were actively feeding on the bait. Some of the bait stations were almost completely consumed and had to be replaced. The team at Sentry Termite will continue to check the Recruit AG stations until colony elimination is achieved and then will monitor afterward in case a new termite colony appears. “Jan and his team at Sentry Termite really pulled through for us,” Albrecht says. “With their help in fighting the termite infestation, we are one step closer to restoring the magnificent chapel to its original beauty.” St. Hubert’s Chapel was constructed on a 5,000-acre estate by the late Francis S. Kinney, a millionaire and director of the American Tobacco Company. The estate, which Kinney named Kinnelon, is the namesake for the town in which it is located. Kinney built the chapel for his wife and children as a token of his love and devotion. The idea of renovating the chapel was sparked in 1970, when Kline, who grew up in Smoke Rise, began the improvements as a Boy Scout project. For more information on the community of Smoke Rise, visit www.smokerise-nj.com. To learn more about termite treatment options, contact TenHoeve and Sentry Termite at (973) 697-7979 or visit the company’s Web site at www.sentrytermite.com. Visit www.sentricon.com to learn about the award-winning Sentricon System.
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