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Show ThUfMl. July 13, 1372 The Ute Bulletin Page 3 - Owner Helps Stick-Bui- lt DOUBLED nr SIZE Carrie Tumps home In Little Chicago needed sewer, water and heat. With sub-divisi- From Turn of Shovel to Hey Renovation of the Reservation. It was just talk In 1963. By 1965 "sweat-equi- ty and mutual-helbecame bywords Ute of the people. With hammer In hand, more than half the tribal members have become Involved In building their homes. Two housing programs were Initiated; iutual-hel- p housing In 1965, with funding guaranteed by Housing and Urban Development, and Housing Improvement Program in 1969. The program was Initiated under Ute Indian Tribe, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Ute Indian Tribal Housing Authority with John Brenn, BIA Plant Manager , as coordinator and Arnold Johnson, construction superintendent. Brenn oversees the project today with the help of Tom Appah, Ute Indian Tribal Housing Authority Director and Miss Jean Noble, Housing Authority secretary who are responsible for the operations program. Serving as commissioners of the Ute Indian Tribal Housing Authority are Claude Nebeker, chairman; Clifford Duncan, secretary-treasure- r; Wes Jensen, Paul Murphy, commissioner and alternate secretary-treasure- r; and Irene Cuch, commissioner, On the job, Arron LaRose is truck dri- - i ver and materials man with Clifton Manning and John Garcia as sidewalk crew, all under the HUD program. John Wop-soworks with HIP as materials man as does Vaughn Pike, Milton Arrats and Robert Reed. MUTUAL HELP HOMES units were conThe first mutual-hel- p structed at Whiterocks In 1965 and the second group at Randlett in 1967. Instead of the usual large downpayment required when purchasing a home, participants of mutual-hel- p housing pay "sweat-equitEach family, or participant, Is required to work 750 hours to offset the $1500 down payment. Cooperative workmens and participants work formed are groups on homes assigned by the supervisor. All homes are completed within two weeks of each other and occupancy begins on approximately the same date. Many participants, however, eager to occupy their homes at the earliest possible date, contribute much more than the p" vice-chairm- an; j ck y. the addition of a bathroom and two bedrooms, the home Is nearly twice as Mg as before and the Housing Improvement Program began renovation. It was connected to sewer, water and gas lines. New siding and a new roof made It a Uke-nehome. Roy Ankerpont, 985; Lee Serawop, 900; and Frank Myore 961. Roger Kurlp and Mary Mae Murray placed tops on the Whiterocks, Alterra and Randlett 23 units. Roger chalked up 1697 hours while Mary Mae had 1558. Others over 900 hours were Felix Mart, 1116; Fred Lucero, 1055; Howard Mt. Lion, 1376; Glenn Tom, 1881; Kenneth Cuch, 1156; Delilah Reyos, 990; Albert Poowegup, 993; BObby Cuch, 1290; George Tapoof, 1097; Floyd Wopsock, 966; William Wyasket. 1184; Benjamin Ridley, 910; Clifford Wllllard 1084; Gardner, w ' ; v j' . Cornpeach, 1718; Franklin Murray, 986; Lee Alhandra, 1384; and Julius Murray 1223. When 33 Jr., units were constructed at Richardsons, Little Chicago and Randlett, Kenneth Santio contributed 1069 hours; Percelllna Howell, 902 and Effle Eaton, 916. Actual cost of the three-bedroo- m runs approximately $8,000. homes However, when completed, landscaped, etc, total development value is $13, to $14,000. Although funding Is guaranteed by HUD, the money is actually borrowed from private institutions. Homeowners pay small monthly equity payments of $7 to $30 depending on income and size of family. A large percentage of water and waste facilities to the homes, both mutual-hel- p and HIP houses, Is provided by U. S. Public Health Service, under the direction of Service Unit Director, Charles Wells. Landscaping funds are received from various sources with technical assistance provided by Utah State University Extension Service. EXTENSIVE REMODELING Some people have sentimental attachments to the "old place." For Instance Ambrose Wash didnt want to give up his little orchard located on the Idea Road, he had become quite Instead of accustomed to his home. moving, Ambrose applied for Housing Improvement Program and is presently helping with the remodeling. With the installation of a septic tank, electricity and a water well, as well as adding a bathroom, bedroom and utility room, "the old place looks like new. Actual carpentering is done by Wes Jensen, Tribal Plant Manager, and his crew. However, the finishing touches are done by occupants who also may work with the crew during construction. Occupants never need to leave their home during the required 750 hours. When the first ten units were built in Whiterocks, Sam Bush contributed more than three times the required hours with 2450 hours to his credit. Also working "overtime" were Charles Redfoot, 1189 hours; Peter Kowchee, 1010 hours and renovation. The original survey marked 116 homes Alfred Copperfleld, 1248. for the HIP program. To date 88 have Frances Yazzie topped the list of workers on the Fort Duchesne and Randlett been completed with the remainder to be On the 20 units he contributed finished by fall. Units. IN THE FUTURE Kathleen Tabbees father, 1281 hours. With water nearly to Ouray, domestic followed close Martinez the late Herbert Clifbeen Included has Other 1265. with behind approval granted for 20 new on (Continued 1022; ford Serawop, 1051; Henry Cuch, Page 4) .. . UNDER CONSTRUCTION Are the improvements in the home of Ethel and Kneal Grant. Within the home (which consisted of a kitchen, bedroom and storage room) the kitchen was enlarged and a separate bedroom and living room constructed, and a bathroom and utility room were added. The entire house will have new' siding when completed. Located behind the Public Richardsons Health Service brought water lines a half mile to modernize the home. sub-divisio- n, Of a EXCELLENT EXAMPLE completed and landscaped mutual-hel- p home is that of Flora and Wilbur Cuch, (top) Fort Duchesne; When participation begins with the first shovel of earth turned for the foundation and ends with turning the key in the door, a pride of ownership is homes evident Additional mutual-hel- p are under construction (bottom)' In the Yellowstone Murray's on the Bench). sub-divisi- on Project is the maintenance of homes. Operation Mainstream trainees Rayir1 Martinez, Donald L. Reed and Norman T. Wero, paint a mutual-hel- p home, thus aiding the homeowner (at Ms expense) and also giving which Is the ultimate them needed experience to become professional painters goal of their training program. TWO-IN-ON- E on (near |
