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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY

May 2015

C. JANE KENDRICK, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF UTAH COUNTY, LOWE’S EMPLOYEES, AND LOCAL WOMEN VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OREM IN RECOGNI-

TION OF NATIONAL WOMEN BUILD WEEK

Popular blogger, C. Jane Kendrick, and Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers will be among more than 240 vol-unteers to join Habitat for Humanity of Utah County to address the need for affordable housing in Orem as part of Habitat’s National Women Build Week, May 2-10.

Kendrick and women from Lowe’s will work alongside women in politics, business, education, healthcare, and more to support Habitat’s mission of building safe and affordable housing for families in need in our community.

National Women Build Week is a weeklong event created by Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program that challenges women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. The week also spotlights the homeownership challenges faced by women. Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to this year’s National Women Build Week and each year pro-vides the support of Lowe’s Heroes and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills. 300 Habitat for Humanity affiliates are hosting Women Build events this year.

Locally, during National Women Build Week, women from all over Utah County will help to finish two homes currently under construction in Orem with two families in need in our community from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May 2nd to May 15th. In addition to Kendrick, other special guests will include UVU President Holland’s wife, Paige, BYU President Worthen’s wife, Peggy, and Miss Utah, Karlie Major.

To register, or for more information, look online www.habitatuc.org/womens-build-week or contact LeAnn Hillam, (801) 344-8527 x 105 or leann@habitatuc.org. The cost is $25 and includes a t-shirt, a sawg bag of goodies, lunch, and an invitation to a fun culmination event at the end of the event week.

HABITAT TO BREAK GROUND ON ITS 60TH UTAH VALLEY HOME AS PART OF WOMEN BUILD

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be breaking ground on its 60th Utah Valley home on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in conjunction with National Women Build Week. The ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. at 520 North 1060 West in Orem. All interested community members are invited to attend. A light break-fast will be served.

The two bedroom, disabled accessible home is being built with Tina Evans and her teenage son and will be the third home in Habitat’s Washburn Reams Estates project in Orem.

News Hammer Time

• Pride in Ownership – Roberto and Gregoria Cas-teneda were selected this quarter’s Pride in Ownership award winner for beautifying and maintaining their twin home at 617 South 400 West in Provo. They received a home improvement gift card and certificate for their dedicated efforts. Congratulations!

• The Annual National Day of Prayer event will be May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage School Auditorium. Don’t miss this nice evening of prayer, music, and scrip-ture! BYU President Worthen will be speaking. Habitat for Humanity will be one of the many local charities highlighted at the event.

• The local Habitat for Humanity ReStores will be sponsoring the upcoming Running with Angels 5K on May 16th at Thanksgiving Point. Proceeds benefit Intermountain Health Care’s Women and Children Ser-vices and their Angel Watch program. Registration and details at runningwithangels.com.

• Need to brighten up your home? The Habitat ReStores in Orem and Spanish Fork just received a do-nation of some nice light fixtures. Check out the new inventory Monday through Saturday from 10-6! Locations listed at www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm.

• Build homes in your community while spring cleaning! Donate your car to Habitat’s Cars for Homes Program. Pick-up is free! More information at www.habitatuc.org/cars-for-homes.htm.

• 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 areas. We bring together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for fami-lies, providing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of clean local energy that benefits us all. To request an application for the Solar House - Affordable Renewable Energy pro-gram, 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 commu-nity! 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 specials 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.

What’s Up

Collecting Paint! - Habitat for Humanity of Utah County col-lected over 5,000 gallons of use-able paint for our paint recycling program during the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event at the Provo Towne Centre in early April.

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It’s a Good Life! Habitat for Hu-manity of Utah County had an in-formation booth at the annual Good Life Expo at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds in April. The affili-ate provided information about its mission, ReStores, and radon ini-tiative to those in attendance and gave away a framed Dowdle Folk Art piece to one lucky community mem-ber.

Critical Home Repair – Habitat for Humanity of Utah County com-pleted two critical home repair pro-jects in April. Volunteers and staff worked to the transform the kitchen of Shanna Taylor in Spanish Fork and the repaired the roof and re-placed windows in the Viera fam-ily’s mobile home in Orem. Viera was Habitat’s first critical home repair project in Orem.

Happy Birthday Larry Miller! - 22 local employees from the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies celebrated Miller’s birthday by volunteering at Habitat’s Washburn Reams Estates project in Orem on Friday, April 24th. Employees helped with framing, drywall, and siding on two project homes during the Larry H. Miller Day of Service, an annual event that honors the birthday of company founder, the late Larry H. Miller.

Habitat, Home Depot Help Area Veteran- Habitat for Humanity of Utah County joined Provo and Lindon Home Depot employ-

ees in April to help a local Veteran as part of its Neighborhood Revitalization program. Volunteers from Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, and other community members replaced the roof and beautified the back yard for Army Veteran, Jeffrey Ruano, and his family in downtown Provo.

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HOUSING FACT

Housing is central to ending the cycle of poverty.

Volunteer Op

portunities

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 SOUGHT TO SERVE

ON COMMITTEES

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, con-tact 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 June 13, 2015.

. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.

Home Maintenance Classes

HOME MAINTENANCE CLASSES

Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday, May 28, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are: Basic Plumbing Repairs. 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 May clinic sched-ule 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 May 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

RESOURCES

Centro Hispano guides and mentors Hispanics to ac-cess the information, resources, and skills needed to strengthen their families and contribute to their commu-nity. Programs include Community Resources and Information, Community Education, Health and Well-ness, and the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). For more information, look online at www.centrohispanouc.org or call 801-655-0258.

Access Wireless offers free mobile phone service for income-eligible customers as part of the government-funded Lifeline Assistance program. Customers re-ceive a free mobile phone and 250 minutes/texts each month for one year. To apply, call 1-888-450-1838 or online at www.accesswireless.com.

Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Educa-tion Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in March will be held May 6 and 7, 2015 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and May 23, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org.

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Red Cross Offers Memorial Day Weekend Travel

Safety Tips

Memorial Day weekend is just ahead and for many it may mean getting out on the road for that first long holiday weekend of the summer. The American Red Cross offers some travel safety tips to help you and your loved ones have a great weekend.

With more people traveling over the holiday week-end, it’s more important than ever to drive safely. Be well rested and alert, use your seat belts, observe speed limits and follow the rules of the road. If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a driver who won’t drink.

FIVE STEPS TO HIGHWAY SAFETY

1. Don’t follow another vehicle too closely.

2. Pay attention – avoid distractions such as cell

phones.

3. Turn the headlights on as dusk approaches or in

bad weather. Don’t overdrive your headlights.

4. Make frequent stops. During long trips, rotate

drivers. If you’re too tired to drive, stop and get

some rest.

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HOUSEHOLD HINT (besthouseholdhintsandtips.com/)

If you have weeds growing in the cracks of your patio, deck, or driveway. Kill them by spraying them with a solu-tion of 1/4 cup of salt added to 1 gallon of water.

5. If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possi-

ble.

TRAVEL PREPAREDNESS TIPS Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Travel and weather web sites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety. Other things you should do to prepare for your trip include:

1. Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low.

2. Carry a Disaster Supply kit in your trunk.

3. Let someone know your destination, your route, and

when you expect to arrive. If your car gets stuck along

the way, help can be sent along your predetermined

route.

4. Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destina-

tion and find out what disasters may occur there.

5. Download our Red Cross apps to have important infor-

mation on hand for different types of weather disasters

and how to handle first aid emergencies.

Organize one closet Tackle one closet in your home that has seen better days. Organize items into three piles--keep, toss, and donate--for a simple way to organize the closet.

Start your herb garden Your summer grilling recipes and salads will get a fresh flavor burst when you use herbs from your own garden. No green thumb? Your local home improvement store will have starter kits that fit on your windowsill or in your backyard.

Replace a leaky faucet Not only does it waste water, a leaky faucet can be an-noying. Grab a wrench and conquer that pesky fau-cet once and for all.

5 Simple Memorial Day Weekend Home Projects Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to spruce up your home with simple and effective home im-provements.

Check smoke detector and carbon monoxide bat-teries Be sure to check your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries often; but this weekend, make this a to-do list priority. Mark your calendar to check both devices again on Labor Day weekend to keep you and your family safe.

Clean outdoor windows The early summer weather is the perfect time to grab a squeegee and some elbow grease to make sure the outside of your home’s windows truly sparkle.

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economical fashion we have several tips that will be eas-ier on the budget and maybe even more fun.

When was the last time you loaded up the sleeping bags, tents, and coolers and headed out on a nature trail walk or an evening by the camp fire roasting marshmallows and eating s’mores? Well, Memorial Day might just be the day for it!

How about spending Memorial Day afternoon at the beach? Yes it is that time of year again. Take along the sunscreen, volleyball, and enjoy the afternoon with the whole family (don’t forget Sparky, he loves the water as much as the kids do).

Then there is the family favorite the Backyard Barbeque. Try inviting the family, friend or why not make it a Memo-rial Day Block Party.

Those of you who do choose to brave the Memorial Day holiday travel I have a few additional Memorial Day Sav-ing Tips. If your Memorial Day vacation includes a road trip to save a few extra dollars follow these simple tips to increase your savings.

Memorial Day Savings Tip #1

Check the tire pressure in your car tires to make sure they are all equally inflated to the proper amount. Fill your tank pre-weekend before the gas prices make their way even higher, using your discount card when filing up (i.e. Costco, Sam’s Club, Fred Meijer etc.). Turn on that cruise control, you will save yourself the possibility of a ticket, but the consistent speed decreases the quick accelera-tion thus saving you valuable gas dollars. Finally, turn off the air conditioner and enjoy the fresh air outside.

Memorial Day Savings Tip #2

Pack picnic lunches and snacks for the family as op-posed to running through the drive thorough windows. This not only will be easier on your pocket but everyone will feel more energized and refreshed after eating healthier on Memorial Day. Try packing sandwiches on wholegrain bread or muffins, fresh fruit, sliced veggies and dip. For dessert freeze individual yogurts and top them off with granola, fruit, or nuts. Stock up on a variety of beverages for the cooler.

Memorial Day Savings Tip #3

In planning for your Memorial weekend either away or in your own back yard limit credit card purchases to only those companies who offer cash back incentives on your purchases.

Have a fabulous Memorial Day holiday and remember those who died and the families they left behind so that we might live the life we enjoy today. Salute.

Memorial Day Savings Tips

This Memorial Day formerly known as Decoration Day is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy the beginning of a beautiful summer. In preparation for the honorary events let us pause in remembrance of the true mean of Memorial Day. This Memorial Day serves to remind mankind the essence of what makes America. Let us not shirk our responsibilities in paying tribute to those men and women who have lost their lives in service to this country.

Memorial weekend is the first long weekend of the year. Traditionally, many families take advantage of Memorial Day to travel or have family gatherings. Whether you are tight with money or just looking for saving tips, we have advice that you could take ad-vantage of this Memorial Day.

While the much anticipated Memorial Day weekend nears many airlines hotels are offering packages like the buy two nights get the third free or free car rental with airfare and hotel package. Keep in mind most mid to high-end resorts will require a two night mini-mum.

Online travel deals for Memorial Day are still avail-able at reduced rates for those traveling in small par-ties and willing to have greater flexibility in their travel plans. Some of those most familiar companies are Priceline, Travelocity, Travelzoo and Expedia . However you will do well to remember that these dis-counted affiliated do not offer the same courtesies in schedule changes and reworking itineraries as those who went directly through the airlines themselves.

With the online travel sites continually ramping up the promotions to offset the expected decline of air travel this Memorial Day season several other sites that are offering some of the best seasonal deals out there are http://www.cheaptickets.com as well as http://www.trip.com which is offering discounts up to 60%.

If you have an extra minute to look up the word cou-pon online and take advantage of the plethora of cou-pons you will find dealing with percentages off airline tickets with additional bonus miles, extra free night stays with purchase at some hotels, food coupons, family event and attraction park coupons and a host of other worthwhile savings.

The AAA is reporting an expected decline in Memo-rial Day travel based largely on soaring gas prices with the estimated 7% below last year travel. In an effort to enjoy the Memorial Day holidays in a more

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and

the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli

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7 probably be the three most popular side dishes in America this Memorial Day. Unfortunately, they are also probably the worst for you. None of these are a healthy side dish. It is Memorial Day, so don’t have a little of all of them just have a little of one.

“If I had to choose one, I would go with the beans.” said Dui. “They offer some protein and are the best of the three.”

While you may disagree with the acoustic side effects of the baked beans it is the better way to go.

3. Main course: Try an old favorite with a new

twist.

“Try a hamburger with no bun, and wrapped in let-tuce,” says Dui. “I will probably eat a burger like this, but ideally you would want to eat grilled chicken.”

A typical burger has about 500 calories, without the bun you could cut those calories by about a third. Remember to stick to just one burger patty. Portion size also makes a big difference.

4. Keep alcoholic drinks to a minimum.

It’s no secret that beer, margaritas, and daiquiris are filled with empty calories. Even light beer has about 100 calories per serving. If you absolutely must have a drink, try to limit yourself to a couple and no more than one alcoholic drink per hour. Also beware of heavily sugared drinks such as sodas, lemonade, and some fruit juices. Making your own iced tea is a great alternative.

“Slow down,” says Dui. “Sip, and don’t chug.”

5. Have some fruit for dessert.

Watermelon or pineapple make a great dessert and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Watermelon is another staple to any barbecue so choose this for something sweet after your meal instead of having cookies or ice cream.

Try following at three of these tips this holiday week-end, and your body will thank you when reality sets in on Tuesday!

HEALTH TIP! (patch.com)

Five Tips to Healthier Food Choices this Memo-

rial Day Weekend

With all the great food that will hit the grill this holiday weekend, it will be hard to eat healthy. Use these five tips to keep your summer beach

body in check.

Whether you call it a cook out, barbecue, or picnic, this weekend Americans will celebrate the start of summer with a plethora of delicious foods that while tasty, may hold back your plans for a rocking summer beach body.

It’s obvious that having a salad is much healthier than eating a double bacon cheeseburger, but some of the choices at your family feast won’t be so simple. Following these five easy steps will help you enjoy the delicious food this holiday weekend, and still feel good about yourself the next day. From appetizers to desserts these tips can help you survive the temptation to splurge.

1. Appetizers: Eat before you go to your family

cook out.

“Eat before you go to your family function,” says Moli Dui, personal trainer, adding that “This way you won’t feel so hungry and are less likely to over-indulge.”

Have some healthy snacks or small meal at home before you leave your house to avoid overeating once you get to that family gathering.

While easy to serve because all you have to do is open a bag and you’re done, potato chips are probably the most popular snack at any cookout, but also the unhealthiest. A small bag of potato chips can have up to 400 calories depending on the brand. Try substituting almonds, or unsalted plain popcorn as a healthier alternative.

2. Side dishes: When faced with a tough choice,

take the lesser of the evils.

Baked beans, mac n’ cheese, and potato salad will

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Thank You

Utah County

Larry H. Miller

Maddie Carter

Nudge

ProBuild

Provo Peaks 7th Ward

Ron Payne

TD Ameritrade

Utah County

Vivint

Adam Ferguson

BYU Habitat for Humanity Chapter

CenturyLink

Chuck Irwin

Dale Wilkerson

Good Life Expo

Home Depot – Provo and Lindon

Jones Excavating

Kenny Seng Construction

National Women Build Week May 2nd through May 15th Washburn Reams Estates in Orem

National Women Build Kickoff May 2, 2015 8:30 a.m. Washburn Reams

Evans Groundbreaking May 2, 2015 8:30 a.m. Washburn Reams

Building Committee May 5, 2015 2:00 p.m. Central Bank

Executive and Finance May 8, 2015 7:30 a.m. Orem Habitat office

Women Build Culmination Event May 15, 2015 5:30-7:30 p.m. Washburn Reams

ReStore May 18, 2015 Noon Orem Habitat office

Happy Memorial Day May 25, 2015 Office and ReStores Closed

Home Maintenance May 28, 2015 6:30 p.m. Orem Habitat office

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National Women Build Week May 2nd through May 15th