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continued from p.1 Habitat for Humanity Halton's Director of Property Development, Planning and Construction, Roger Broad, said watching the project come together has been inspiring. It began when ice and snow were still on the ground and volunteers came out in all sorts of weather to help in the dwelling's construction. "It has been quite remarkable to see just how much support there has been from the local community and all our volunteers," he said. Habitat Halton Fund Development Manager, Vickie Ho-Devine, echoed Broad's comments. "I have truly enjoyed working with all the donors and seeing the progression of this project over the past few months," she said. "Each and every one of our donors have been very generous and willing to help, whether they've donated products for this build or their professional services, we are so very grateful. Community volunteers who pitched in on build invited to celebrate Without everyone's support, we would not have been able to build such a beautiful home." Support for the project included a $50,000 contribution from the Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB). Genworth Canada kicked in another $60,000 after Heritage Glen Public School student Arvin Bal, 11, won Genworth's seventh annual Meaning of Home writing contest. That contest encouraged Grades 4-6 students from across Canada to pen an essay on what home meant to them for a chance to allocate $60,000 to a Habitat build of their choice. Bal's poem, Happy Homes for Everyone, won out of more than 7,000 entries received in 2013. "I think it's great the house is being built here for somebody who doesn't have one," said Bal, when he visited the build site in May. "I hope the family is happy with it." A team from Metroland West Media Group, which includes the Oakville Beaver , was among the many volunteers who rolled up their sleeves. Volunteer groups completed tasks such as framing and installing a kitchen backsplash. Electrical and plumbing work was left to certified tradespeople. The home is the third Habitat build in Oakville since Habitat Halton formed in 1999. Families selected to live in the homes purchase them through a 35-year, interest-free, no-profit mortgage held by Habitat Halton. Payments are adjustable to, but never exceed, 30 per cent of a family's income. A number of criteria must be met for a family to be selected for a Habitat Halton home. 3 | Friday, August 8, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com According to the charity's website, the family must be living in unsafe or unhealthy conditions, substandard or overcrowded housing conditions, or have high rent relative to income. They must give 500 hours of `sweat equity' on construction of their home, a new Habitat home that is not their own, or to Habitat programs. The applicant must have a consistent work history and a minimum yearly employment income of $24,000 to afford a mortgage. Habitat Halton staff said tickets to the key ceremony are free and the entire community is invited to celebrate. For information visit http:// goo.gl/ykX7tI. inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! Exceptional footcare for all ages. · Routine footcare · Corns & calluses · Plantar warts · Heel/arch/foot pain · Diabetic footcare and education · Thick or ingrown nails · Nail surgery · Sports related foot problems & injuries · Custom made orthotics · Sigvaris® compression stockings · Evenings and saturday appointments available · New patients welcome! J. Richard Werkman chiropodist 6 13 Artscene Classified 11 16 Dell Computers Holland Park Garden Home Hardware Rabba New Homes Monastery Bakery & Delicateessen Bucksburn Veterinary Service *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Now offering Laser treatment for toenail fungus. located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd. 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, Oakville T: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca COMEBEAHERO That's right, a hero. One in five Cancer patients need help getting to and from their lifesaving treatments. At Jiffy Lube Oakville, Roger Ferguson and his team found a way to help. It's our Drive Hope Coupon Book*. Save big on expert car care maintenance. Our certified technicians are equipped and ready to provide the professional services you need in minutes, to maintain your vehicle. And, with no appointment. Come, help raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society's transportation program. Drive in today, drive home a hero. Roger Ferguson - Jiffy Lube Oakville To support the campaign, please visit this trusted location: 645 Third Line, Oakville 905.847.0987 *89% of the coupon book goes directly to helping cancer patients, get to their treatments.