Habitat wraps construction on 7th Barry County home
President of the South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, David Hermann, left, as he delivered a speech on Monday, January 20. After the dedication, Hermann handed the keys off to Amanda Karaklajic and her fiance, Justin Weston. Pictured above, from left to right, David Hermann, Amanda Karaklajic and Justin Weston.
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Pictured above, the seventh house to be built by the South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, on the corner of 8th Street and Oak Hill Drive, in Cassville.
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January 22, 2020
Vinnie Roberts
On Monday, January 20, the South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity officially wrapped up their latest construction project. That day, the chapter held a ceremony to officially dedicate the house and hand off the keys to the new owners, Amanda Karaklajic and her fiance, Justin Weston.
Chapter president David Hermann delivered a speech in the couple’s kitchen on Monday morning, thanking all of the entities that came together to make the construction project a reality. Habitat for Humanity’s work crews generally consist of private citizen volunteers and independent contractors donating time and supplies.
After an opening prayer from pastor Danny Heupel, Hermann thanked the many volunteers and companies that assisted with the build. Among those thanked were: Classic Concrete, who handled the foundation work for the house; Ball Construction, who handled the principle structure; Summers Heating and Air; and Bill Shiveley, who assisted in the electrical wiring of the home.
Habitat for Humanity broke ground on the structure in October of 2018, officially beginning construction on the house itself in March of last year, according to Hermann.
The 1,088 square-foot home contains three bedrooms, with a kitchen, dining room, living area and laundry closet. Both exterior entrances to the house are equipped with ramps, so as to make the home more accessible to the movement impaired. According to Hermann, all of the interior doorways were crafted to be larger than standard openings so as to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.
This project marks the seventh completed home since the South Barry County chapter’s inception in 2006. According to Hermann, now that this project is complete, the chapter already has eyes on the future.
“The people that we had selected for the next project were in Wheaton, but they have since dropped out,” explained Hermann.
The South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity’s board is expected to meet this week to begin the process of building planning and family selection.
If you or someone you know is in need and would like to inquire about a Habitat for Humanity home in Barry County, applications are available. In order to qualify for Habitat housing, applicants are required to have a source of income, either a current residence in Barry County or a desire to move to the area, and they must fill out an application showing need, which can be found at the Cassville OACAC office.
To inquire about applications, contact the Cassville OACAC office at (417) 847-2140.
Habitat for Humanity also accepts volunteers for building projects as well as the ReStore, a consignment shop that offers furniture and home goods at affordable prices. To volunteer to help with the ReStore, contact the facility at (417) 846-0110 or contact David Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203.
Vinnie Roberts
On Monday, January 20, the South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity officially wrapped up their latest construction project. That day, the chapter held a ceremony to officially dedicate the house and hand off the keys to the new owners, Amanda Karaklajic and her fiance, Justin Weston.
Chapter president David Hermann delivered a speech in the couple’s kitchen on Monday morning, thanking all of the entities that came together to make the construction project a reality. Habitat for Humanity’s work crews generally consist of private citizen volunteers and independent contractors donating time and supplies.
After an opening prayer from pastor Danny Heupel, Hermann thanked the many volunteers and companies that assisted with the build. Among those thanked were: Classic Concrete, who handled the foundation work for the house; Ball Construction, who handled the principle structure; Summers Heating and Air; and Bill Shiveley, who assisted in the electrical wiring of the home.
Habitat for Humanity broke ground on the structure in October of 2018, officially beginning construction on the house itself in March of last year, according to Hermann.
The 1,088 square-foot home contains three bedrooms, with a kitchen, dining room, living area and laundry closet. Both exterior entrances to the house are equipped with ramps, so as to make the home more accessible to the movement impaired. According to Hermann, all of the interior doorways were crafted to be larger than standard openings so as to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs.
This project marks the seventh completed home since the South Barry County chapter’s inception in 2006. According to Hermann, now that this project is complete, the chapter already has eyes on the future.
“The people that we had selected for the next project were in Wheaton, but they have since dropped out,” explained Hermann.
The South Barry County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity’s board is expected to meet this week to begin the process of building planning and family selection.
If you or someone you know is in need and would like to inquire about a Habitat for Humanity home in Barry County, applications are available. In order to qualify for Habitat housing, applicants are required to have a source of income, either a current residence in Barry County or a desire to move to the area, and they must fill out an application showing need, which can be found at the Cassville OACAC office.
To inquire about applications, contact the Cassville OACAC office at (417) 847-2140.
Habitat for Humanity also accepts volunteers for building projects as well as the ReStore, a consignment shop that offers furniture and home goods at affordable prices. To volunteer to help with the ReStore, contact the facility at (417) 846-0110 or contact David Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203.
