Fall 2015 Newsletter ● Volume 17, Issue 4

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Atemon Family

Hambright Family

Guilliam Family Montano Family

Fortner Family

Moore Family

Nicholas Family

HAPPY 25th ANNIVERSARY

TO US!

Moving day had the WOW factor as Habi-

tat’s 75th house was moved from Ascend

Performance Materials plant site to its

“forever home” at 319 Denver Place.

What a day! Blue skies and clear sailing

meant a flawless trip to our Habitat subdivision. The trip saw

teams from Hollis Kennedy House Movers, Decatur Police De-

partment, Decatur Utilities, Joe Wheeler Electric, AT&T, Tem-

ple Electric and Charter Communications working together to

accomplish a common goal. Ascend employees and contrac-

tors have been hard at work

since the beginning of Sep-

tember. First they had a

dream, and then they built a

house which is now “home”

for Pancho Montano and

his family. Everybody wins!

Hurrah for Early Risers!

August 19th was warm and

sunny but the Hard Hat

Breakfast attendees (more

than 100 strong) had no

idea because the sun was barely up at 6:30 a.m.!

Habitat Board members and staff were pleasantly

surprised to welcome a room full of Habitat support-

ers for our 1st Annual Breakfast. Attendees were

treated to a tasty breakfast from Albany Bistro, a

heart-rending story of sadness & success from

homeowner Jennifer Chambers and an inspiring

talk from Valley Rubber President, Cronan Connell.

We were overwhelmed by the

positive response of our do-

nors. We are already making

plans for 2016 and hope you

will join us! Photo provided by Freedom Light Productions

Johnson Family Bumpus Family

See more photos for both events on page 3.

These families DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP...will you help?

If you or your organization were left off the contributor list, call 256-340-9609 to be added to the next issue of our newsletter.

A BIG “Thank You” to last quarter’s contributors...we couldn’t do it without YOU!!

CARPENTER’S CLUB Rafter and Roof: Mark Schwan MarMac Real Estate Joist and Wall: Ramsey & Donna Huffman Stu & Carol Strong C.D. & Linda Tripp Jan & Maben Yount Brick and Mortar: Cook’s Pest Control Michael Dishman Hank & Linda Livingston Loyd Homes of Decatur Majestic Homes LePage Williams Hammer and Nail: Joe & Beth Bachuss Juergen & Lydia Beck Tony & Roxzan Goodner Heath & Landis Griffin Don & Leissa Chittam Tom & Christy Lamb Don & Sherri Moseley Deanna Nelson Ran & Betty Pickell

Sue Stancil Mindy Thwing Ken & Billie Wood INDIVIDUALS John Abbott Michael Begich Aaron Bell John & Betty Brandon Guy & Libby Brown Ashley Carr Allen Chasteen Don Chittam Jenny Denton William Grubbs Ben Hayes Steven Jones Sherry Kemp Noel King Kent Lawrence Turner Matthews Laura Moore R. Don Morison Dale & Susan Nix Ray Norris Dawn Owczarzak Sarah Owczarzak John C. & Dee Dee Peeden Christopher Priest Randal & Emily Ray

Jade Reardon Mandy Sample Mark Schwan John Seymour Colleen Smithson Harold Thompson Michael Thrun Megan Valentine Nora Vanderploeg Dorothy Woodruff Nita Woodson Maben & Jan Yount CHURCHES Chapel Hill UMC Parkview Baptist Church Promise Land Church CORPORATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS 3M Alabama Association of Habitat Affiliates Ascend Cares Foundation Decatur Rotary Foundation Employee Community Fund of Boeing Alabama Ingalls Entertainment Lynn Layton Chevrolet M&D Mechanical Contractors

MarMac Real Estate Morgan County Legislative Dele-gation Patrick Johnson Agency Shelton Construction The Church at Quail Creek United Way of Morgan County Valley Mowing Company Valley Rubber Wells Fargo Bank Wells Fargo Foundation SUPPLY/SERVICE Absolute Air Allegra Print & Imaging Americ Equipment Rental Associated Masonry Products Bulldog Construction Cell-Pak Cerro Wire Colleen Martin Drafting Cook’s Pest Control Darnell Drywall Dow Chemical Gobble-Fite Lumber Company Gomez Brothers Cabinets H & H Limestone Hernandez Brothers Concrete Finishing J. Calvin McBride

Joseph Jones Lowe’s Majestic Homes Neville Lawn Care Norbert Dalizu North Alabama Glass Pettey & Associates Real Estate Appraisers – Mac Crane Pugh Wright McAnally Quilt Lovers Quilt Guild Reed Contracting & Ready Mix Regions Mortgage River City Electric Shelton Sign Company Sherwin Williams Square D Synergy Airflow & Ventilation Tate Services Tennessee Valley Reading Council Tennessee Valley Wholesale Electrical Supply Trowelers Garden Club USDA—Huntsville Field Office Valspar Vest Plumbing & Gas Whirlpool Wittichen Supply Wolde Flooring

PJ Party with Santa!! 5 p.m.—7 p.m., Friday, December 4

Decatur Mall at the Belk end Cost will be $5.00/person.

The first 100 kids in their pj’s will receive a free Christmas

pillow case. Santa or Mrs. Claus will read a story with the kids. Santa and friends will be on hand to take pictures with the kids and visit. Snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Decatur Mall and all proceeds benefit

Habitat for Humanity. Tickets can be purchased at the Habitat ReStore, Avanti Computers, Woodforest Bank (Moulton Branch), Beverly’s Way and at www.morganhabitat.org

HELP WANTED!

Our casino-style gaming night, The Big Deal will

be coming up on March 11, and we’re looking for

sponsors! If you or your company would like to be

a sponsor of this event (or want more information),

please contact Landis Griffin at 256-340-9606 or

email Landis@morganhabitat.org A variety of

sponsorships are available

starting at $250. Be sure to

“stay tuned” to learn how to

get your tickets...this year

will be bigger and better

than ever. Make plans now

to come and join us! Fill out the form on page 3 to make your holiday donation.

Find more photos at www.facebook.com/HFHMC.

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Hard Hat Breakfast

Montano House Guilliam House

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Decatur, AL 35601

Permit No. 809

Our number is 59800.

PO Box 1651

Decatur, AL 35602

Phone: (256) 340-9609

Fax: (256) 340-9667

www.morganhabitat.org

www.facebook.com/HFHMC

The ReStore Corner Habitat ReStore, 1123 Central Pkwy. SW, Decatur

256-308-1160

Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00, Saturday, 9:00-2:00

@MorganHabitat

“Your home improvement outlet”

Habitat Morgan County

My, how time has flown! We just got through with summer, got the kiddos back in school, and now it’s time to think

about the upcoming holidays. This fall, we’re thankful for all of our shoppers and donors who make it possible to build

houses for our Habitat families. We’re also grateful for the new paint up in our foyer and break room,

thanks to volunteers from BBVA Compass.

Come shop with us to get your house all “decked out” for the holidays. We hope you and your family have a blessed

Thanksgiving, and a very Merry Christmas.

BBVA Compass Volunteers!

See our recent arrivals at www.facebook.com/DecaturReStore