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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 11 Sisters Habitat dedicates two new homes Sunday was a day of smiles and sunshine as two Sisters families became the 59th and 60th homeown- ers with Sisters Habitat for Humanity’s home build- ing program, which began locally in 1991. Alexandra Lantaler and her daughter Jessica will be the first family to move into Habitat’s 17-lot neighbor- hood, Village Meadows. Her home was dedicated while many volunteers, family and friends, and community sup- porters cheered. Alexandra handed out small wooden homes as a thank you to the many people who have vol- unteered through the home- building process. “Thank you to all those who have been a part of this realization for me and my daughter. This home is a dream come true for us,” she said. She thanked God for her many blessings through- out her life and said many people say she is lucky, but she said “I am blessed.” She said she is grateful to Habitat for Humanity and its “amazing” home-building program. Audra Garbrecht and her sons Samuel and Alex also celebrated the dedica- tion of their home. The pro- cess of becoming a hom- eowner through Habitat can take up to two years once a photo by Jerry baldoCk Proud homeowners Alexandra and daughter Jessica cut the ribbon. photo by Jerry baldoCk Fellow Habitat homeowners (left) share home dedication for Alex, samuel, and Audra Garbrecht. family submits an applica- tion. Sometimes, a family will move out of a Habitat home and the home can be bought back and refurbished for a new family. Audra and her sons will be the third family to live in the Habitat house on Cowboy St. The home was originally built in 2000. The first family who lived in the home moved and Habitat purchased it back and refur- bished the house for a sec- ond family. When the sec- ond family moved, the home was refurbished again for the Garbrecht family. The home was updated with new Brace Yourself For Summer $300 Discount – We can straighten ‘em out – For the month of June when you start a comprehensive treatment program! Loaner Cars Deductible Assistance Windshield Replacement p 541-549-DENT — 541-549-3368 — Not valid with any other offer. New Patients Only. Smile by Robin and The Brace Place! 541-382-0410 410 E. Cascade Ave., , Sisters 332 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters www.CentralOregonBracePlace.com Old-School SISTERS ROUND-UP OF GEMS BARBER SHOP Veterans Discounts & Hot Shaves! Friday-Monday, July 1-4, 2016 Walk-Ins NEW on! ti Loca No appt. needed 161 Elm St., #D (Next to Metamorphosis) 541-549-9000 Tues-Fri 8 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-3 PM NEW! POOL TABLE COMPLIMENTARY BEER ON TAP! Beads • Crystals • Jewelry Fossils • Jade • Slabs • Minerals Rough Rock • Sunstones 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Frid Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. a to 4 p.m., Monday Sisters Eleme Elementary School | 611 E. Cascade Ave. Off Hwy. 20, Sisters, Oregon FRE ADMISSION - FREE PUBLIC PUB WELCOME! Wheelchair Accessible Whe appliances and fixtures and repaired where needed. “When we have an oppor- tunity to buy-back a home, we review the future hom- eowners who have applied and determine if we have any suited for that home,” Sharlene Weed, executive director of Sisters Habitat said. “The Garbrecht fam- ily was a good fit, and it’s so great that they can move in a little more quickly.” “I just want to thank everyone for everything,” Audra said. “This will always be a home base for my boys to return to Sisters and that means the world to me.” this will always be a home base for my boys to return to sisters and that means the world to me. — Audra Garbrecht Sisters Habitat is celebrat- ing its 25th anniversary of building affordable homes in Sisters and will host a banquet on September 18 at FivePine Lodge. SISTERS STE ST TE R S C CARPET A R P E T CLEANING C L E A N IN — Proudly serving Sisters since 1979 — Call to schedule your Summer Carpet Cleaning 541-549-2216 UPHOLSTERY CLEANING