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Groundbreaking ceremony for new Habitat home |
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Monday, 25 August 2008 |
 From left: Pam Thomas, new Habitat home owner Erica Partin’s mother; Austin Partin; Erica Partin and Harrison Partin. Pilot Photo/John K. Reed By John K. Reed Correspondent
Sunday, Erica Partin, — along with the help of her family — broke ground on the construction site of her new home. Partin was chosen — after a lengthy process — to be the person to purchase Habitat For Humanity's 10th home in the area.
Volunteers come together to build Habitat’s homes.
Habitat holds the mortage on the home and the buyer makes monthly mortgage payments, interest free.
In return for the interest free mortgage, the purchaser agrees to put in 100 “sweat equity” hours.
Partin helped with the last Habitat home and she also volunteers time at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore.
Partin and her two sons, Harrison and Austin, will be living in this home upon its completion.
Partin was born and raised in Culver. She moved out of state and has moved back to Argos. She has lived in Argos for three and a half years.
“It’s a great town, wonderful school and wonderful people. We feel very honored to be the next Habitat family. We are excited and looking forward to working with everyone,” she said.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
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