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News PARADE SEASON BEGINS Habitat for Humanity of Utah County will be partnering with Kenny Seng Construction to market Habitat programs to area residents during a number of community parades this summer. The local construction company will be providing the “float” and volunteers to walk in the parade. Habitat current and future homeowner families and other volunteers will also be walking. Habitat has been participating in area parades for many years and find it a good way to reach out to the community and share its important programs. To volunteer or for more information, contact LeAnn at (801) 368-2250 or leann@habitatuc.org.

HABITAT WORKING TO REVITALIZE PROVO Habitat for Humanity of Utah County has been overseeing Provo City’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program for the last few years and has been working with Provo neighborhood leaders to engage and train residents and assist with exterior painting, planting and other beautification activities.

As part of this program, the local Habitat affiliate administers funding from Provo’s CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant. Grant funds can be used for neighborhood driven projects, such as painting, planting, and clean-up projects, community gardens, safety campaigns, and sidewalk repair and replacement, in Provo CDBG eligible neighborhoods. Habitat is currently sponsoring Police Picnics in the area, working with the Maeser Neighborhood on a Brush with Kindness project, and looking for additional projects to help with in these neighborhoods.

For more information about how Habitat can help your Provo neighborhood, please contact Eric Jorgensen at (801) 344-8527 ext. 117 or eric@habitatuc.org.

“Life is better in the Summer.”

Hammertime

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Tip of the Month Create a summer car emergency kit! Fill a container or box with bug spray, bug bite relief, sunblock, hats, and an umbrella. Keep an extra gallon of water to make sure everyone stays hydrated while on the road.

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What’s Up This Month? RESTORE SALE Stop by one of the Utah Valley ReStores on June 25th and save 25 percent on new and used building material, appliances, and furniture (some exclusions apply). Look online at http://www.habitatuc.org/restore.htm for more information.

OUR BIRTHDAY Help us celebrate our 25th birthday by checking out the 25 ways you can get involved with Habitat locally at http://www.habitatuc.org/25WaysToDonate.htm!

CIRCLE OF 100 Calling Utah County Women! Join our Circle and help us build a home with a young widow and her two children this spring! Details at http://www.habitatuc.org/circleOf100.htm.

RECYCLE Every Day is Earth Day! Help our local environment and families in need by recycling cars, scrap metal, aluminum cans, and water-based paint with Habitat for Humanity! Details at http://www.habitatuc.org/recycle.htm.

HELP LOCAL FAMILIES WITH SMITH’S 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 http://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.

SAVINGS 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 http://www.habitatucdeals.info/. A portion of your “fun” purchases will help Habitat further its housing mission in the community.

RADON TEST KITS AVAILABLE Test your home for radon today! 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 http://www.habitatuc.org/radon.htm.

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Health Tip (From blog.sfgate.com) June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month – Hit the Farmer’s Markets! June is when even the most veggie averse can find something to love at the Farmer’s Market. It’s a great month to nudge your eating habits toward a more colorful, crisper, and less processed diet. If you load your breakfast plate with two servings of servings of fruit, you’re well on your way to getting your Five-a-Day servings of fruit and vegetables. It’s tempting when the weather’s great to avoid the kitchen altogether and hit the drive-thru for meals, but now is, in fact, the time of year when it’s easiest to throw together quick, healthy, and appealing meals with minimal stove-time. Think French-style salad with beans and crumbled cheese on top. Or hack up some crunchy-fresh cucumber and vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, then grab a baguette and stuff with slices of mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes and basil leaves.

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Help Out 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, 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 June 11, 2016. For information, contact LeAnn at the number or email below.

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 http://www.habitatuc.org/volunteer.htm.

Learn HOME MAINTENANCE CLASSES

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Check out Habitat & Community Action’s Free Home Maintenance Course. The next class will be Thursday, June 30, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. The topics are Basic Electrical Repairs, Changing Furnace Filter, Gutter and Downspout Care. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Habitat office at 340 South Orem Blvd., Orem.

HOME DEPOT Registration is necessary. Call store or register online. Look online for the June clinic schedules at http://homedepot.com/. LOWE'S You must sign up for How-To Clinics by calling 229-1485 or stopping by their store at 140 West University Parkway in Orem. Look online for June clinic schedules at http://www.lowes.com/. CENTRAL UTAH GARDENS Check out their upcoming classes at http://www.centralutahgardens.org/.

Housing Fact WHY WE BUILD Why do we build? Because children who live in homes with leaking roofs, broken windows, rodents, nonfunctioning heaters or stoves, peeling paint, exposed wiring, or unsafe or unclean environments often experience greater emotional and behavioral problems.

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Home Maintenance Tip (From Time.com) Summer can arrive with many Make sure your home is ready for summer, with these maintenance projects. Gardening checklist - Keep your raised beds and container gardens moist - Deadhead spring blooms - Plant sun-loving herb seeds like basil, chives, thyme, and sage - Plant edibles like pumpkins, melons, beets, carrots, beans and summer/winter squashes Weekend projects - Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors - Service air conditioning unit - Swap out seasonal clothes and bedding - Turn over mattresses - Organize garage for summer activities - Power wash the patio and clean off outdoor furniture

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Summer Vacation Savings (From www.moneymanagement.org) Summer is a time of fun and relaxation, but the gentle breezes and the sound of the ocean surf can be replaced by the sound of an emptying savings account. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling© (NFCC©) wants to help consumers avoid the top money wasters that could get in the way of fun in the sun.

IMPULSIVE TRAVEL Hastily booking a trip at the last minute can be very expensive, mostly because no time is taken to research deals and comparison shop for the lowest prices. Recent studies have found that the majority of travel is booked online, where there is the best opportunity to save. Use the tools available on the web to capture the most savings. Start by comparing package offers and try to be flexible with travel dates. Many travel booking sites offer special value-added deals that include hotels where kids eat at no cost. You may also catch a break from rental car companies offering free upgrades, giving you and your family a little extra room. When it comes to travel, a little planning helps your money go a long way.

NO SPENDING PLAN A budget is essential for saving money throughout the year, allowing for necessities like housing and food. The same is true for any summer holiday with its mix of familiar and unique spending categories. Research the destination and compare prices for all of the anticipated activities. Start saving money each month throughout the year in order to have enough to cover as much of the cost as possible. Less worry about credit card spending leads to a more enjoyable time for everyone. The NFCC offers a variety of online financial calculators including ones for travel budgeting and saving for a specific goal.

EXTRA BAGGAGE AND OTHER AIRPORT BLUNDERS A little extra planning saves a whole lot of money at the airport. Savings can start with the number of bags packed, if limited to the size and quantity allowed by the airline being used. Each airline has different guidelines, so it pays to check before traveling. Food and beverage costs are sky high in the terminal and on the plane, so bring some snacks in the carry-on luggage since certain types and quantities of non-liquid food items are allowed through security. An empty water bottle can be filled at any public fountain and helps spare the extra expense of buying bottled water at premium prices inside the terminal or on while in transit. Speaking of security, it also helps to know what items are allowed to be taken through the checkpoints. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) has a website dedicated to summer travel, offering plenty of advice that can help save time and prevent confiscation of valuable personal items.

Resources

Community Action Services offers Home Buyer Education Classes on a monthly basis. Classes in June will be held June 1st and 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and June 18th at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, please call (801) 691-5200 or go online to www.communityactionuc.org. Habitat families who are struggling to put food on the table can contact Kena at the Habitat office. She can provide emergency food vouchers for families to receive short term food boxes from Community Action. Call her at (801) 344-8527 x 103 for further details.

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“Go outside and get some sunshine.”

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Stay Safe This Summer GRILL FIRES As Memorial Day Weekend approaches kicking off the unofficial start of summer, backyard chefs everywhere are dusting off their grills, eager to spring into the long-awaited barbeque season. This summer, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention to safety, especially in June and July, when home fires involving grilling incidents occur most often.

According to a 2013 NFPA report on cooking equipment fires, gas grills were involved in an annual average of 7,200 home fires in 2007-2011, while charcoal or other solid-fueled grills were responsible for an annual average of 1,400 home fires. While gas grills contribute to a higher number of home fires overall than their charcoal counterparts, NFPA reminds everyone that all types of grills pose a risk for fires and burn injuries. More than one-quarter (27 percent) of home structure grill fires started on a courtyard, terrace or patio, while 29 percent started on an exterior balcony or open porch, and six percent began in the kitchen, according to the report.

“Grilling season is a great time of year for friends and families to have cookouts and tailgate, but before starting the season, be sure your grill is working properly and review safety tips,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy for NFPA. “Propane gas hose leaks or breaks were the leading factors contributing to gas grill fires. It is good practice to check for damage before using it for the first time each year, and to clean and check the entire grill regularly.”

TIPS TO PREVENT GRILL FIRES v Stay alert when grilling. Do not grill if you are sleepy or when you are drinking alcohol. v Don’t leave your cooking/grill area unattended. v Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. Remove flammable materials from around

the grill. v Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. v Grills should be placed well away from the home and deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging

branches. v Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. A light soap and water solution

applied to the hose is a great way to check for leaks. If you detect a leak, turn the gas tank and grill off. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department.

v Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before igniting. v If you smell gas while cooking, immediately move away from the grill and call the fire department.

Do not move the grill. v If the flames go out for any reason, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-

lighting it. v Keep your grill clean by regularly removing grease or fat buildup from the grates and trays below. v There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start

the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. v If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other

flammable liquid to the flames. v Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. v Electric charcoal starters do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. v When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container

with a lid. For additional information, visit http://www.nfpa.org/grilling or download NFPA’s safety tips sheet on grilling for easy access.

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Photos HABITAT CUTS RIBBON ON THIRD HOME AT WASHBURN REAMS AND UNVEILS MEMORIAL SIGN Mayor Richard Brunst, Betty Washburn, and many other community members were on hand as Habitat for Humanity of Utah County cut the ribbon on its third and final home at its Washburn Reams Estates Project in Orem this past week. The two-bedroom home, located at 520 North 1060 West, will provide safe and affordable housing for hardworking widow, Valerie Curtis. A memorial project sign was also unveiled at the celebration. The three home, affordable housing project was named in honor and memory of former Orem Mayor, Jerry Washburn, and City Manager, Jim Reams.

FRANKLIN NEIGHBORHOOD HOSTS FIRST POLICE PICNIC OF THE SUMMER Provo Franklin Neighborhood Chairperson, Kathryn Allen, hosted the first Police Picnic of the summer at her home on 300 South in Provo this past week. Neighbors joined together to meet local police officers, share concerns, eat delicious food, and learn about Habitat’s neighborhood programs.

RESTORES CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS WITH SALE The Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s ReStore Home Improvement Outlets in Orem and Spanish Fork celebrated their ninth and third birthdays respectively with a huge 25 percent off everything in the store sale the last weekend in April. To show appreciation to our customers, the stores also gave way some fun prizes including a full kitchen cabinet set donated by McCoy’s Cabinets and Flooring during the birthday celebration. The lucky winner was Tom Liddle from Payson.

UVU WOMEN, HOLLANDS PUT UP FIRST WALLS AT WOMEN BUILD HOME Female faculty, staff, and students from Utah Valley University teamed up with UVU’s First Lady, Paige Holland, to put up the first walls at Habitat’s first ever full Women Build home being built with the Long family in Provo in May. UVU President, Matt Holland, also made a surprise visit to the build site (after taking a red eye flight from New York), put on a pink shirt, and worked alongside the female volunteers. The day was sponsored by the UVU Women’s Success Center.

HABITAT KICKOFFS FIRST EVER WOMEN BUILD HOME DURING NATIONAL WOMEN BUILD WEEK Well known indie singer-songwriter, Mindy Gledhill, her fans, Lowe’s Heroes, Circle of 100 members, and many other community members joined together on May 7th to help Habitat kickoff, drive the first nails in, and put the floor on Habitat for Humanity of Utah County’s first ever full Women Build Home. The home, located at 548 South 500 West in Provo, is being built with widow, Krystle Long, and her two children. The project was part of Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week, which takes place the week leading up to Mother’s Day.

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Toolbox of Hope: Our Sponsors

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v Adam Ferguson v Adobe v ALM & Associates v Ancestry.com v Ashton Family Foundation v Betty Washburn v Bike & Build v Bill and Mary Street v Brian Hayes v Brundagebone v BYU Habitat for Humanity Chapter v C.J.C Foundations v Caroline Merrill v Cascade Shadows v Chuck Irwin v ClydeCo Building Supplies v Crest Financial v DishOne v Dynamic Structures v Edith Wilson-Chicks Build Sticks v Five Star BBQ v Five Star Building Products v Galaxie Lighting v Gary Jensen v Geneva Rock v George S. and Dolores Dore v Eccles Foundation v Gregg Wright and Soundvision Signs v Habitat Staff, Board, and Committees v Hunter Douglas v IGES, Inc. v Jeanette Parker-UCCU Women v Jenell Coberly v Jones Excavating v Karin Jessen v Kathryn Allen v Kenny Seng Construction v Key Bank v Larry H. Miller Charities v Logan Wolf v Lowe’s-Orem v Mark Crosby

v Mary Crafts-Culinary Crafts v Matt and Paige Holland v Mayor Richard Brunst v McCoy’s Flooring and Cabinets v Meadow Gold v Melissa Blackburn-Hammertime Hotties v Merilee Bishop v Mindy Gledhill v Mitylite v Oak Hills Surveying v Oliver Smith Callis and biome design v One World Solar v Orem City v PEG Development v Peggy Pasin v Potbelly Sandwich Shop v Powerhouse Electric v Progressive Power Solutions v Provo Abstract Title v Provo Police Department v Rocky Mountain Power Foundation v Simplifile v Smith’s Grocery Store – Provo v Sonya Hess v Tami Harris-Heritage RTC v Tara Riddle v The Curtis Family v The Garner Family v The Long Family v The Washburn and Reams Families v United Way of Utah County v Utah Valley Consortium v UVU Faculty and Staff v UVU Women’s Success Center v Valspar v Verizon Digital Media v Wells Fargo v Whirlpool v Xactware v Zions Bank

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Events

June Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Getting Ahead

7:00 PM Orem Habitat

Office

2 3 4

5 6 7 Building 2:00 PM

Central Bank Riverside

Branch

8 Neighborhood Revitalization

4:00 PM, Getting Ahead

7:00 PM Orem Habitat

Office

9 Executive/

Finance 4:00 PM

Orem Habitat Office

10 11 Crew Leader and Site Host

Training Orem Habitat

Office

12 13 14 Development

Services Noon,

Volunteer 5:00 PM

Orem Habitat Office

15 Getting Ahead

7:00 PM Orem Habitat

Office

16 ReStore 7:30 AM

Orem Habitat Office

17 18

19 20 21 22 Getting Ahead

7:00 PM Orem Habitat

Office

23 24 25 25% off Sale in

ReStores

26 27 28 29 Getting Ahead

7:00 PM Orem Habitat

Office

30 Home

Maintenance 6:30 PM

Orem Habitat Office

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