HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY

August 2015

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY SELECTS

NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County selected a new Executive Committee for this fiscal year at the affiliate’s Annual Meeting in July. The new members include:

• Chairperson—Gary Jensen from Central Bank

• Past Chairperson—Brad Simons from Magleby Construction

• Vice Chairperson—Tara Riddle from Provo City

• Secretary—Jeanne Walker from AmericanWest Bank

• Treasurer—Adonica Limon from Utah Valley University

• At Large Member—Eric Bennett from the Barefoot Group

We would like to thank our outgoing Executive Committee - Brad Simons, Lo Nestman, Gary Jensen, Jeanne Walker, Kelly Palmer, and Tara Riddle for their outstanding efforts over the past year.

Hammer Time

News

What’s Up

• Pride in Ownership – The Cisneros Family was selected this past quarter’s Pride in Ownership award winner for beautifying and maintaining their home at 564 East 300 South in Provo. They received a home improvement gift card and certificate for their dedicated efforts. The Casta-neda Family in Provo won the yearly Pride in Ownership Award. Congratulations!

• Join the Circle of 100 and help Habitat build its first full Women Build home in Provo with a single mother and her two children! Details at www.habitatuc.org/circleOf100.htm.

• Get all your summer home improvement projects done today! Stop by the Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork and save big on new and used building material, appliances, furniture, and paint! Locations and hours at www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.

• Did you know car donations are one more way to support Habitat families? Find out how to support your local Habitat affiliate today! Details at www.habitatuc.org/cars-for-homes.htm.

• Recycle all the aluminum cans from your summer parties and help provide safe and afford-able housing for families in need in our community. Drop off locations at www.habitatuc.org/recycle.htm.

• Do you live in downtown Provo and have an idea for a neighborhood beautification pro-ject? Habitat has funding to help make these projects a reality. Contact Ashley at (801) 368-2260 or ashleyb@habitatuc.org for more information.

• To make energy more affordable for families who need it most, One World Solar installs solar panels for low income families including Habitat for Humanity-built homes in our service ar-eas. We bring together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for families, providing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on ex-perience, and a source of clean local energy that benefits us all. To request an application for the Solar House - Affordable Renewable Energy program, which provides families a long-term solution to reverse high energy bills, email One World Solar at info@1WorldSolar.org.

• Go grocery shopping and help provide safe and affordable housing for families in need in our community! Sign up for Smith’s Community Rewards Program at www.smithscommunityrewards.com, link your account/card with Habitat for Humanity of Utah County (#48773) and then go shopping at your local Smith’s Grocery Store. Smith’s will then provide a financial contribution to the local Habitat affiliate.

• Check out Habitat’s FUNSAVER Site! Habitat for Humanity has partnered with VP Deals to get all the latest bargains on local products/venues. Check out this week’s FUNSAVER spe-cials at www.habitatucdeals.info. A portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing mission in the community.

• Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer? Protect your family today from this cancer causing gas by testing your home! Test kits are available at the Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork for only $6.00 (includes lab fee). More information about radon, look online at www.habitatuc.org/radon.htm.

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HABITAT CUTS RIBBON ON FIRST WASHBURN REAMS HOME - Habitat for Humanity of Utah County cut the ribbon on the first home at its Washburn Reams Estates project in Orem this last week. The home, located at 540 North 1060 West, Orem, has been built in partnership with Hugo and Flora Aleman and their three children. The three bedroom home is Habitat’s 58th Utah Valley home and was sponsored by and built with volunteers from TD Ameritrade and IM Flash.

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Volunteer Opportunities

For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or

leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.

Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local committees. Monthly or quarterly meetings, limited time commitment, no experience necessary, varying interests and skills needed. For more information, contact LeAnn Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.

CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED TO HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION

Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting to improve their construction skills are being sought to participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host Programs. Orientations are monthly. The next orientation will be on at the Habitat office in Orem on August 15, 2015. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.

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Biking & Building! - A group of 30 individuals have been biking from South Carolina across the country and stopped in Provo, Utah this past week to help Habi-tat for Humanity of Utah County. The individuals are part of a non-profit that mixes cycling with building homes and advocacy called Bike & Build. This marks the 6th year Bike and Build has helped Habitat build in Utah County. The cyclists worked with Habitat on Wednesday July 22 at the historic George Taylor Jr. home and installed a fence around the home. They also helped a local resident to landscape his property.

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CELEBRATING THE FOURTH IN THE SAND! - As part of the America’s Free-dom Festival at Provo Freedom Day's activities, Habitat for Humanity of Utah County sponsored the annual “A Day at the Beach” event over the Fourth of July weekend in downtown Provo. Hun-dreds (maybe thousands) of kids played in the huge Staker Parsons sand trailer and received free Hawaiian leis, peppermint taffy, and fun prizes for finding coins in the sand. Their parents received information about local Habitat programs and ReStore coupons.

HAVING DINNER WITH THE POLICE! - Provo Franklin Neighborhood residents enjoyed dinner and conversation with their local community police officers at a Police Pic-nic hosted by the Deason family this past week.

THE “POWER” OF SERVICE - Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s Execu-tive Director, Kena Mathews, presented an MVP Club appreciation hammer to PowerHouse Electric employees in July for their continued generosity and ser-vice.

For more information, look online at www.habitatuc.org or contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or

leann@habitatuc.org. You can also sign up online at www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.

Volunteers are needed to serve on all of Habitat’s local committees. Monthly or quarterly meetings, limited time commitment, no experience necessary, varying interests and skills needed. For more information, contact LeAnn Hillam at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.

CREW LEADERS AND SITE HOSTS NEEDED TO HELP GUIDE CONSTRUCTION

Volunteers with construction experience or those wanting to improve their construction skills are being sought to participate in the affiliate's Crew Leader and Site Host Programs. Orientations are monthly. The next orientation will be on at the Habitat office in Orem on August 15, 2015. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.

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Volunteer Opportunities

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CELEBRATES COMPLE-TION OF SECOND HOME AT WASHBURN REAMS - Habitat for Humanity of Utah County celebrated the com-pletion of the second home at its Washburn Reams Es-tates Project in Orem on WednesdayJuly 29th . The home, located at 528 North 1060 West, Orem, has been built in partnership with Sione and Kahea Fisiipeau and their seven children. The five bedroom home is Habitat’s 59th Utah Valley home and was sponsored by and built with volunteer support from NUDGE and Wells Fargo.

BUILDING WITH THE MAYOR! - Orem Mayor Rich-ard Brunst, his family, and friends helped to frame on the Evans home at Habitat’s Washburn Reams Estates in Orem in July. The Mayor, his wife, and others helped with blocking and sheathing on the accessible two bedroom home being built with Tina Evans and her teenage son.

REMEMBERING ADAM! -Friends and family remembered Adam Colosimo on the third anniversary of his death by vol-unteering their time to help Habitat landscape two of the three homes at the affiliate’s Washburn Reams Estates Pro-ject in Orem. 120 volunteers (including Adam’s parents and grandma) wore specially designed t-shirts with Adam’s photo and helped to install sprinklers, lay sod, and build fences at the homes as part of The Adam Project 2015. Co-losimo was electrocuted in a tragic accident three years ago.

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RESOURCES

Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly ba-sis. Classes in August will be held August 5th and 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.

HOME MAINTENANCE TIP (www.servicetodayinc.com)

August Home Maintenance Tips

1. Use a vacuum with a narrow nozzle to clean condenser coils on the back or underneath

your refrigerator. This will not only help extend the life of your appliances, it will also help

save on energy bills.

2. Check faucets for leaks and replace washers or repair the faucet as necessary.

3. Clean underneath range hood. Remove and clean or replace range hood filters.

4. Clean and vacuum dust from vents, baseboard heaters and cold-air returns. Dust build-up

in ducts is a major cause of indoor pollutants and can increase incidences of cold-weather

illnesses. Consider hiring a pro to clean hard-to-reach ductwork.

5. Paint interior rooms while it's still warm enough to leave windows open. Ditto for shampoo-

ing or replacing carpets. Give a fresh start to your interiors just in time for fall and winter par-

ties and family gatherings.

Home Maintenance Classes

FUN HABITAT FACT

Did you know that during the past fiscal year that 4,476 individuals gave 18,670 hours of their time to help further Habitat’s local mission?

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HOME MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday, Au-gust 27, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Interior Painting and Interior Wall Repair, Leaky Roof Repair. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.

At HOME DEPOT – Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the August clinic schedule at www.homedepot.com.

At LOWE'S - you must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West Uni-versity Parkway in Orem. Look online for August clinic schedule at www.lowes.com.

At CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS – Registration is necessary. Look online for upcoming classes at www.centralutahgardens.org/classes_events_concerts.aspx

HOUSEHOLD HINT (besthouseholdhintsandtips.c

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Use kitty litter mixed with baking soda in a pan to neutralize musty or bad odors.

HOUSING FACT

Securing adequate housing is a key component in achieving family well-being and a de-cent quality of life.

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SAFETY TIP 8

10 Ways to Save Money in August by Jeff Yeager

1. Buy Discounted Seeds Now for Next Year

The minute you finish reading this article, rush to your local nursery or home improvement store and stock up on vegetable and flower seeds for next year. I can almost guarantee you that you’ll find them marked down by about 90 percent or even more right now, but they won’t last long with cheapskate gar-deners like me on the prowl. To make sure they’ll still germinate when you’re ready to use them, put the seed packets in an airtight container, drop in one of those little silica gel packets, seal it tightly and place it your freezer. Just let the seeds thaw before you plant them next spring.

2. An Eye-Catching Deal

August is National Eye Exam Month, and many op-tometrists will be offering special incentives and dis-counts on eye exams and corrective eyewear. The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmol-ogy sponsors a program called EyeCare America, under which people 65 years and older could qualify for a free comprehensive eye exam. Keeping your eye on preventative health care is always a good in-vestment.

3. Involve the Kids in Back-to-School Shopping

Don’t view shopping for back-to-school clothes and other items as a chore. Instead, start the school year a little early and use it as a teachable experience. Tell your kids exactly how much you can afford to spend on their clothing and other supplies, and let them help you figure out the best way to spend it. One of my “Miser Advisers” says that when she started doing that with her kids, they quickly realized they could get a completely new (well, used) fall wardrobe at the thrift store for what they might other-wise spend on new pair of designer tennis shoes.

4. Plan Your Fall Foliage Vacation Now

This year, choose a drivable destination with tons of fall color but none of the headaches, traffic and price gauging that’s the norm in major leaf-peeping desti-nations. Instead of the crowded Great Smoky Moun-tains, try Big South Fork. In Colorado, forget pricey Aspen, and head to Durango. And instead of the costly Catskills in New York, try the more affordable Susquehanna River Valley in Central Pennsylvania. You get the idea. Check out this website for a direc-tory of state agencies that can help you plan your budget conscious fall foliage tour.

5. Aug. 14, 1935: Social Security Act Signed

It may not be a date that everyone remembers from history class, but it was the day that President Frank-lin D. Roosevelt signed the law that established the Social Security system. That program has been pro-viding guaranteed pension benefits to American retirees for almost 80 years, and even though some

changes now need to be made to keep it strong, Social Security has been one of the most successful programs in the history of the U.S. government. That said, it’s im-portant to recognize that the program is designed to re-place only about 30 to 40 percent of most people’s pre-retirement income, so don’t expect to retire comfortably on Social Security alone.

6. Homemade Treatment for Sunburns

I think Shakespeare wrote in “The Tempest,” “You sun-burnt sickle men, of August weary” because we all seem to get a sunburn in August no matter how good we were with the sunblock earlier in the summer. When this hap-pens, there are several effective treatments using items commonly found in the kitchen and bathroom, including: adding vinegar and/or baking soda to bathwater; cutting the stem of an aloe vera plant and rubbing it on the sun-burn; or even applying cold oatmeal, egg whites or yo-gurt to the skin.

7. August Bargains

Savings opportunities start to heat up as the tempera-tures cool a bit in the dog days of summer. This month, look for nice markdowns on summer apparel and other seasonal items like lawn furniture, outdoor grills, sum-mer sporting equipment, and lawn and garden supplies. And even if you don’t have a child returning to school, shop back-to-school sales to stock up on home office supplies and maybe a new computer or cell phone, since those items will be at some of their lowest prices of the year this month.

8. Start a Christmas Savings Account

August is the only month of the year without a major holiday in it, so take what in other months you spend on holiday entertaining, decorations, gifts and other cele-bratory costs and put it in the bank to get a head start on the costly holidays coming up later this year. As of Aug. 31, there will be 116 days left until Christmas. Based on average household spending last Christmas of approxi-mately $700, you only need to set aside about $6 per day between now and then to have everything paid for by the time Santa arrives. That seems pretty doable, doesn’t it — if you start right now?

9. August-September Birthday Month

August typically has the second most births after Sep-tember. But regardless of the month of your birth, you can always score plenty of freebies and other birthday deals on your special day.

10. Feast on Goat Cheese

As you probably already know, August is National Goat Cheese Month, a celebration so important and tasty that it takes an entire month to do it justice. Not only are goat cheeses at the peak of flavor this time of year, but they’re often on sale. Cheeses made from goat’s milk tend to be a bit tarter and stronger in flavor than many cheeses made from cow’s milk, which makes them per-fect to pair

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Happy Month.” Do that every day of the year, and you won’t spend so much on all those things we buy that ulti-mately don’t make us the slightest bit happier.

with in-season (and cheap!) fruits like grapes, ber-ries, peaches, apricots and cherries as a refreshing summertime dessert.

August: Remember, August is also “Admit You’re

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RESOURCES

Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly ba-sis. Classes in August will be held August 5th and 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or August 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.

HEALTH TIP! (www.cdc.gov)

Five Minutes or Less for Health Weekly Tips for August

Get Vaccinated

Immunizations are NOT just for kids! Regardless of your age, we ALL need immunizations to help keep us healthy. Vaccines reduce the risk of infection by working with the body's natural defenses to help it safely develop immunity to disease. Take a few minutes to protect yourself and others from diseases.

• Keep track of your and your family’s vaccinations as they're received.

• Make an appointment with your and your family’s doctor to make sure vaccinations stay up-to-date.

Wear a Life Jacket

Recreational boating can be a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. And making safety a priority can ensure that boating stays fun. If you plan to ride in a boat, canoe, or other water vehicle, take a minute to pro-tect yourself and others from drowning.

• Put on a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Make sure all passengers put on a life jacket, regardless of distance to be traveled, size of boat, or swimming ability of boaters.

• Do not use air-filled or foam toys, such as water wings, noodles, or inner-tubes, in place of life jackets. These toys are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

• Don’t drink. Alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational and boating fatalities.

Be Prepared

Taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more effectively when they do occur. If disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for some time. By taking time now to prepare emergency water supplies, food supplies and a disaster supplies kit, you can pro-vide for your entire family. And don't forget to take your pets and service animals into account! Take a few min-utes to answer these questions:

• Do you have an emergency supply kit that includes water, food, medicines, and first aid items for all members of your family, including pets?

• Do you have an emergency plan, and do you practice it with your family regularly?

• Do you know what to expect in an emergency regarding physical damage, coping, and next steps

Work Safely

Take a few minutes to pay attention to your health and safety at your place of work. Some jobs require extra pro-tection. All jobs can benefit by having a healthier workforce.

• Put on protective clothing and equipment to protect your eyes, ears, and skin.

• Take brief rest breaks throughout the day to help lower stress and strain on the eyes and muscles.

• Eat healthy meals and snacks.

• Educate yourself about health and safety.

Thank You The Colosimo Family, TD Ameritrade, IM Flash

NUDGE, Wells Fargo, Bike & Build

Adam Colosimo Legacy Fund

Adobe employees

American’s Freedom Festival

Bike & Build SC2SC 2015

Brad Simons

BYU Habitat for Humanity Chapter

Colosimo Family

Crest Financial employees

Eagles Gate 1st Ward

Focus Engineering & Surveying

Gary Jensen

IM Flash

Jeanne Walker

Jimmie John’s – Lehi and Provo stores

Kelly Palmer

Kona Ice

Lo Nestman

Magleby Construction

Merilee Bishop

NUDGE

Orem Mayor Brunst and family

Tara Riddle

TD Ameritrade

Waffle Love

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo employees

SAVINGS TIP

Before you allow them to connect, know the facts!

• Facebook "admins" can log into any profile, any-where and see all those "deleted" messages and photos!

• Cyber bullying is very real and going on everywhere!

• Just because some things are set "private" does not keep people away.http://teenadvice.about.com/od/currenteventsissues/a/facebooksafe_2.htm>

• 10% of sex offenders use the internet for meeting people

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Do your children use the internet? Do you know who they are talking to on Facebook? Many teens do not like to share their passwords with their parents to their email, Facebook and Twitter accounts. But as a parent, we need to keep them safe. There are many online monitoring programs available, and should only be used as a precaution. There is a fine line between snooping and trust issues. Learn to talk with your kids first before going through their emails.http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/net_safety.html

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Habitat Family Summer Party August 3rd 6:00 p.m. Wayne Bartholomew Family Park Building Committee August 4th 2:00 p.m. Central Bank Getting Ahead August 5th 7:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office Site Selection August 6th Noon Orem Habitat office Development Services August 10th Noon Orem Habitat office Neighborhood Revitalization August 10th 3:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office Getting Ahead August 12th 7:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office Crew Leader & Site Host Training August 15th 9:00 a.m. Orem Habitat office Building Resources August 18th 7:00 a.m. Orem Habitat office Getting Ahead August 19th 7:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office Executive & Finance August 21st 4:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office Getting Ahead August 26th 7:00 p.m. Orem Habitat office ReStore August 27th 7:30 a.m. Orem Habitat office Home Maintenance August 27th 6:30 p.m. Orem Habitat office

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