Thorntown — Boone County residents Judy and Tim Christenson were welcomed into their new home Saturday afternoon by dozens of family members and Habitat for Humanity volunteers, who worked for the past four months to complete the Christenson’s new Thorntown home.
“Thank you all. You’re truly angels walking among us,” Judy said through tears. “We hope to do you proud.”
The new 1,200 square-foot, three-bedroom and two-bathroom home is Habitat for Humanity of Boone County’s third apostle build, meaning Boone County churches came together to provide volunteers and financial help. It was also Habitat’s first green build.
The two biggest features of the green build, said Habitat Executive Director Steve Furste, are the tankless water heater and the metal roof. They’re environmentally friendly and energy efficient, he said.
For more of the story, see Monday's Lebanon Reporter.
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