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Show DAILY Habitat for Humanity receives 2009 Housing Advocate Award OREM — The Utah County Association of Realtors (UCAR)honoredHabitat for Humanity of Utah County with the 2009 Housing Advocate Award. On June12, Matt Barton, president of UCAR, presented this year’s Housing Advocate Awardatthe endof the Utah County Summit on Affordable Housing. Habitat for Humanityreceived this award because of its commitment to serving the community andforits efforts in providing housingfor local families who deserve it. Jeanne Walker andDoris Rusaw members of the Habitat for Aa>~ 4 Habitat for Humanity® Oldroyd, CEO of UCAR. Habitat for Humanity has beenin Utah Countysince 1991 and has beena continual ciation of Realtors annually leaderin the community for providing affordable housing Throughthe help of volunteers and generousdonations, Habi- recognizes the outstanding tat for Humanityis able to give provided by a community or: simple home. efforts and service in housing ganization. join me in thanking themfor their dedicatedefforts to help qualifying families achievethe American dream,” qualified families a decent, said Taylor Do-it-yourself ° tips forcreating a beautifulpatio and yard in less time for -do-it-yourself-ers to complete outdoor home improvementprojects, but even the most enthusiastic homeowner wants to make | the best use of time so he or shecanstill enjoy the beautiful summer days. 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