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Show PAGE 4 JULY 28, 1995 io i Twenty-fiv-e Pair liwcrk PaJs Quilts stitched with care and pride are a source of lasting satisfaction. Helen Lee (right) spent about eight months working on her creation It is called "Monkey Around" because the center of each design is patterned after a monkey wrench. When die saw a picture in a magazine arid decided it was the one she wanted to do, her husband helped by drafting the pattern. It was chosen as Grand Champion at the Beaver County Fair a few years ago. Helen is an enthusiastic member of the Patchwork Pals quilting club that sponsored the July 24th show in Beaver. The club has members from Cedar City, Richfield, Fillmore, Meadow and Delta. "We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m., and we would love to have some Milford ladies join us," she said. The club made a "basket" quilt to be raffled with proceeds going to courthouse restoration. Habitat for Humanity bicyclists filed into Milford in groups of two or three on the morning ofJuly 21a.. Families Need Homes Families at every level of the financial spectrum are the backbone of a healthy society. Home ownership organization, strengthens and stabilizes the individual family. Habitat for Humanity, an ecumenical Christian is dedicated to helping low income families become home owners. Having a "once in a lifetime" experience while raising money and gaining publicity for the cause is just an added bonus. The Habitat Bicycle Challenge is proving to be just that for the Yale University students who left Washington, D.C. on June 1 st. Each rider raised a minimum of $2,000. for the building find before starting on the 3,000 mile ride. By the start of the "Challenge" they were well over their goal with $70,000.; enough to build two homes in New Haven, Connecticut. All pledges and donations go directly to the building fund, so they negotiated with sponsors, Gatorade, Nisson, Cannondale Bikes, and Timex, to supply equipment and expenses for the trip. Additional funds raised from donations, sales, etc., goes to the New Haven affiliate fund. building Christian churches across the nation have hosted the bicyclists, providing one meal and lodging for one night. This not only keeps expenses to a minimum, it creates opportunity to get acquainted with other young people and explain their ministry. Habitat is not a program. It is a helping hand, extended in the spirit of Christian Brotherhood, to deserving families. Neither race or religion is a factor in choosing families. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, affiliates build and rehabilitate simple, decent houses. Recipient (partner) families invest sweat equity (amount varies according to affiliate regulations), make reasonable down payment, and demonstrate ability to make monthly mortgage payments. Upon completion, the houses are sold to partner families at loans. Mortgage payments go into a revolving fund that is used to build more no profit and financed with houses. Since 1976 Habitat has built approximately 30,000 houses around the world. There are now 1 ,000 affiliates in the United States and 200 in other countries. "Habitat has really grown in the last few years. They now rank as the 1 5th largest home builder in the U.S.," said Ryan Cabinte, one of the bicyclists. Habitat does not depend on government funds, although partnership with government changed somewhat with the 1994 revision of policy. Previous policy allowed affiliates to accept government gifts of land and houses to be rehabilitated; donations of infrastructure; funds to pay for property, houses and infrastructure. Under the new policy, affiliates can use government funds for administrative expenses, including hiring administrative staff, if they so choose. They cannot use government funds for materials or labor directly involved in construction of houses. Opponents of the new policy expressed concern that entanglement with government would cause Habitat to loose its character as volunteer organization and limit its Christian message. The control board will monitor the impact of the new policy on Habitat's mission. In all cases, affiliates can not accept government funds for any purpose if taking those funds would limit the affiliate's ability to proclaim its Christian witness. For information on how to start a local chapter, call Margaret Jorgensen at non-pro- give-aw- Obituary Milford: Thomas Irwin ay . Williams, 77. Passed away on July 25, 1995. In Milford, Utah, he was born April 1 1, 1918 in Leamington, Utah to Charles Richard & Lydia Jane Strange Williams. He married Jessie D. Banks on September 8, 1944 in Salt Lake City, Utah. T.I. enjoyed riding horses and watching sports especially boxing. He was . an avid deer hunter and especially enjoyed hunting with his boys. He , worked at the LDS church cannery in cedar for a number of years with his wife. He worked on the railroad for 30 years. His greatest love was that of his family. He is survived by his wife of Milford, Children, Charles T. & Dorothy Williams of Salt Lake City, Roger D. Williams of St. George, and Wendy D. & Barry Messer of Las Vegas. 3 Grand & 1 Great Grandchild. Brother Dern & Dixie Williams of Flowell. Sister Willa Marouard of He was Paradise, Montana. preceded in death by brothers Lee (& Don and sister Grace Bennett. Funeral Services were held on 12:00 1995 at Thursday, July 27, noon at die grave side at the Milford cemetery. Viewing was held prior to services at the Olpin ass . -- IL Daily Prescription Delivery Order by 3:00 P.M. Delivered at 5:00 P.M. Monday - Saturday (cut off time 1 :30 on Saturday) Milford Drug Open 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. 464 S. Main St. 801-387-21- 04 Mortuary. , -- jw mA The United Methodist Church hosted Habitat for Humanity bicyclists for their stay in Milford on July 21st. For some, it is a senior trip after graduation. Others are building a summer memory, made even more joyous by the knowledge that they are helping others. After raising approximately $70,000. for their New Haven, Connecticut affiliate, the 25 Yale University students, gathered in Washington, D C. for the start of the 3,000 mile Habitat for Humanity Bike Challenge. "We got underway June 1 st. The first five days were easy cycling which was good because most of us just hopped on the bikes without any training or conditioning. When we reached the Appalachians, we really paid for it," Ryan Cabinte said. After 5 days of averaging an easy 20 to 24 mph, they were slowed to a grinding pace of about 4 mph on steep grades with sharp turns. Christian churches have hosted the cyclists by providing lodging and one meal as a means of keeping expenses at a minimum A van carries personal belongings and serves as an emergency aid vehicle. Schedule for the day begins with breakfast at 6:30, followed by a map consultation, after which they leave in small groups. Overall daily average is between 70 and 80 miles, with lowest recorded at 40 and highest at 107. .None of the 25 cyclists have dropped out along the way. They have encountered two scary experiences. They stopped for a swim at Johnson's Shut-i- n in Missouri. The lagoon is surrounded by rocks, requiring swimmers to dive out Ken Richman slipped. Instead of hitting the rocks 35 feet below, he landed, unharmed, in a safe spot. After the group recovered from shock and thanksgiving, they got back on their bikes to continue the journey. On a rainy day in Kansas, Jodi Lewis caught a bike wheel in a railroad track and took a nasty spill. A resulting cut on her hand was treated with several stitches. For the next two weeks she rode with one hand, using the injured wrist as a stay. "The Kansas terrain was flat, so it really wasn't a problem. It healed sufficiently by the time we reached the Rockies," she said. The cyclists expect to arrive in San Francisco on August 1 st. A police escort will guide them across the Golden Gate Bridge. Their families and friends will be there to greet them, and they will go on to their various intended careers knowing that at least two homes will be built because of their efforts. if at Sahara HI Ijljj II 1 Ij I Motors, Inc. featuring the Dodge Ram Truck engine, plus standard and available features, i?5 vfy-r- yM S Ram is unlike J Vmvtw XI v I If' J I I il 111! aSH Jjwv Mm f II s. cin v Dodge Rarrjis With the power of a magnum J I II l '11 1 j you've ever seen. J$ ill l!i iiV Proud to help make the Days of the Old West Rodeo! SAHARA MOTORS,INC. 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