Daryl Wright, past Nevada Habitat for Humanity president, presents a Habitat for Humanity key chain, in lieu of a certificate of occupancy, to Christy and Amanda Hepburn, the soon-to-be occupants of the chapter's 10th home at 815 N. Ash Street. Eight of the homes were new construction, while the other two were remodeled houses. Wright said that they would not be able to move in for several days, because they still need a final inspection by the city and to get insurance on the house.
Ken Osborn, Nevada Habitat president, told the crowd at Sunday afternoon's dedication that Habitat is a ecumenical Christian organization with the mission of eliminating substandard housing.
"We partner with the families that will occupy the houses," he said.
Each family is expected to put in 300 to 400 hours of sweat equity on the house, he said, adding that he could to attest to the fact that Christy Hepburn had been a part of the construction.
"She has been a wonderful partner," he said.
Osburn said that this house has received more attention than the past houses that Nevada Habitat has construction because it is located on Ash Street.
This is also the first home they have built that is rated as an Energy Star house.
He said that they just received their Energy Star certification documentations Sunday. On this house it means that there is extra weather stripping and insulation, as well as, energy efficient appliances.
He said that these measures will make it cheaper to operate the house.
"It is important to make sure the cost of ownership is kept low," he said. --Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail