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• Habitat House #38 Habitat House #38
• Students finish floor and begin exterior walls. Students finish floor and begin exterior walls.
• The Construction trades class with their teacher, Jordan Downing. The Construction trades class with their teacher, Jordan Downing.
• Exterior walls are completed. Exterior walls are completed.
• The roof trusses are up. Roofing and shingles will go on soon. The roof trusses are up. Roofing and shingles will go on soon.
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• Habitat House #37 Habitat House #37
• Volunteers, friends and family help hold the wall as it is placed and secured. Volunteers, friends and family help hold the wall as it is placed and secured.
• Dave nails the wall as Kara looks on. Dave nails the wall as Kara looks on.
• Dave Kitrell and Kara Elsloo are excited as their new house takes shape. Dave Kitrell and Kara Elsloo are excited as their new house takes shape.
• A House Blessing ceremony was held on September 29. A House Blessing ceremony was held on September 29.
• Family, friends and Habitat members wrote prayers for blessings on the house and family which were fastened to interior walls. Family, friends and Habitat members wrote prayers for blessings on the house and family which were fastened to interior walls.
• Wishes and prayers line the wall. Wishes and prayers line the wall.
• Dave and Kara and their daughter. Dave and Kara and their daughter.
• A view of the house on October 1. This house is being built as a joint effort by the Pella High School Construction Trades class and community volunteers. A view of the house on October 1. This house is being built as a joint effort by the Pella High School Construction Trades class and community volunteers.
• Insulation arrives. Insulation arrives.
• Blown in insulation will keep the house snug and warm. Blown in insulation will keep the house snug and warm.
• Students putting up siding. Students putting up siding.
• Concrete arrives before the cold weather. Concrete arrives before the cold weather.
• This house has a couple of steps to the street. This house has a couple of steps to the street.
• Kara screws on boards for the rear stair deck. Kara screws on boards for the rear stair deck.
• Interior walls go up. Interior walls go up.
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• House #36 is in Pleasantville. House #36 is in Pleasantville.
• The house being rehabbed at 410 E. Monroe. The house being rehabbed at 410 E. Monroe.
• The Sacred Heart Church members who volunteered their labor on the house. The Sacred Heart Church members who volunteered their labor on the house.
• Friends and relatives who helped build the front porch and Alex's room. Friends and relatives who helped build the front porch and Alex's room.
• Working in the kitchen. Working in the kitchen.
• Brenda and Liz from Chem-Tech who helped on many occasions. Brenda and Liz from Chem-Tech who helped on many occasions.
• Mercy East pediatric nurses pitched in. Mercy East pediatric nurses pitched in.
• Jan Haugen, project manager, and Steve Watson, carpet services. Jan Haugen, project manager, and Steve Watson, carpet services.
• Habitat Executive Director Lisa Crabbs accepts a check for 1500 from Pleasantville State Bank. Pictured are Kim Friday, Lisa Crabbs, Homeowner Bobbi Rico, and Vonda Renfro. Thank you for this generous donation! Habitat Executive Director Lisa Crabbs accepts a check for 1500 from Pleasantville State Bank. Pictured are Kim Friday, Lisa Crabbs, Homeowner Bobbi Rico, and Vonda Renfro. Thank you for this generous donation!
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• Habitat completes house #34 Habitat completes house #34
• Habitat is building its 34th house at 705 E. Main in Knoxville. Habitat is building its 34th house at 705 E. Main in Knoxville.
• This house uses a new split level plan. This house uses a new split level plan.
• Knoxville High School Construction Trades class students are building this house. Knoxville High School Construction Trades class students are building this house.
• The walls are going up. The walls are going up.
• December, 2011. December, 2011.
• March, 2012. March, 2012.
• March, 2012. March, 2012.
• Students begin painting the exterior of the house. Students begin painting the exterior of the house.
• Painting can be fun. Painting can be fun.
• Teacher Jordan Downing and student work in the kitchen. Teacher Jordan Downing and student work in the kitchen.
• Friends and family join in the celebration. Friends and family join in the celebration.
• Construction Manager Ken Nollen, Family Support Committee member Joni Bailey, and Habitat Outreach Director Lisa Crabbs participate in the dedication ceremony. Construction Manager Ken Nollen, Family Support Committee member Joni Bailey, and Habitat Outreach Director Lisa Crabbs participate in the dedication ceremony.
• The lighted candle represents the light that we ask God to give to this home. The lighted candle represents the light that we ask God to give to this home.
• Others gather to wish the family well in their new home. Others gather to wish the family well in their new home.
• Ashley Norton, Justin Craycraft and their son. Ashley Norton, Justin Craycraft and their son.
• Jordan Downing presents the key to their new home to Ashley and Justin as Habitat President Park Woodle looks on. Jordan Downing presents the key to their new home to Ashley and Justin as Habitat President Park Woodle looks on.
• The completed house. The completed house.
• The rear of the House, which is the first split level built by Habitat. The rear of the House, which is the first split level built by Habitat.
• Habitat Board President accepts a check from Wells Fargo from Wells employees. Thank you Wells Fargo for supporting Habitat for Humanity! Habitat Board President accepts a check from Wells Fargo from Wells employees. Thank you Wells Fargo for supporting Habitat for Humanity!
• Wells Fargo employees and Brown's Painting helped to finish painting the house. Wells Fargo employees and Brown's Painting helped to finish painting the house.
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• House #33 House #33
• Heavy equipment and forms during basement construction. Heavy equipment and forms during basement construction.
• Teacher Mark Goodrich gives instructions to the Pella High School Construction Trades class. Teacher Mark Goodrich gives instructions to the Pella High School Construction Trades class.
• PHS students learn to use the transit. PHS students learn to use the transit.
• Members of the First Baptist Church lay roof sheeting. Members of the First Baptist Church lay roof sheeting.
• Calvary Christian Reformed volunteers begin siding. Calvary Christian Reformed volunteers begin siding.
• PHS students work placing forms for the driveway concrete. PHS students work placing forms for the driveway concrete.
• Ceiling sheet rock goes up. Ceiling sheet rock goes up.
• Volunteers build walls for the basement. Volunteers build walls for the basement.
• Gifford Graham measures siding for window cutout. Gifford Graham measures siding for window cutout.
• A sunny but cool day is good for hanging siding. A sunny but cool day is good for hanging siding.
• Family and friends gather for the dedication of 135 Prairie Street. Family and friends gather for the dedication of 135 Prairie Street.
• Habitat for Humanity President Park Woodle opened the Dedication ceremony. Habitat for Humanity President Park Woodle opened the Dedication ceremony.
• The house was full with well-wishers for the Nick and Michelle Boat family. The house was full with well-wishers for the Nick and Michelle Boat family.
• Several Habitat Board members and volunteers attended the event. Several Habitat Board members and volunteers attended the event.
• Michelle introduces some of her and Nick's family who were present for the dedication. Michelle introduces some of her and Nick's family who were present for the dedication.
• Hillary Vande Kieft, friend and neighbor of the Boats, performs some special music for the dedication. Hillary Vande Kieft, friend and neighbor of the Boats, performs some special music for the dedication.
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• Habitat celebrated the building of 1000 homes in Iowa on October 1, 2011. Habitat celebrated the building of 1000 homes in Iowa on October 1, 2011.
• The homes at 301 and 305 W. Marion in Knoxville were dedicated on October 1. The home at left will be purchased by the Megan Gist family and is the 32nd Habitat home build in Marion County. The home on the right will be purchased by Dan and Sarah Nichols family. It is the 31st Habitat home in Marion County and has been designated as the 1000th home built in Iowa. The homes at 301 and 305 W. Marion in Knoxville were dedicated on October 1. The home at left will be purchased by the Megan Gist family and is the 32nd Habitat home build in Marion County. The home on the right will be purchased by Dan and Sarah Nichols family. It is the 31st Habitat home in Marion County and has been designated as the 1000th home built in Iowa.
• Our awesome celebration cake! Thanks to Joni Bailey for donating this cake. Our awesome celebration cake! Thanks to Joni Bailey for donating this cake.
• Children enjoyed the inflatable slides. Children enjoyed the inflatable slides.
• Children ride the barrel train. Thank you Knoxville Kiwanis for donating the inflatables and train rides! Children ride the barrel train. Thank you Knoxville Kiwanis for donating the inflatables and train rides!
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• The Nichols family: Dan, Sam and Cathy Nichols, Sarah and boys. The Nichols family: Dan, Sam and Cathy Nichols, Sarah and boys.
• Megan enjoys a moment with her father and her son Megan enjoys a moment with her father and her son
• Over 100 people attended the celebration and dedications. Over 100 people attended the celebration and dedications.
• Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle led the ceremonies Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle led the ceremonies
• Jake Rietveld provided music for the dedications. KNIA-KRLS provided the sound system. Jake Rietveld provided music for the dedications. KNIA-KRLS provided the sound system.
• Dan and Sarah receive the candle, representing love, knowledge, and cheer, from Dan's father. Dan and Sarah receive the candle, representing love, knowledge, and cheer, from Dan's father.
• Board member Brent Gaulke leads the dedication of Megan's house. Board member Brent Gaulke leads the dedication of Megan's house.
• Front row: Nichols family. Back row: T. Waldmann Williams, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Habitat Board President Park Woodle; Lavonne and Dr. George Andrew, Knoxville Ambassadors; Mayor Don Zoutte; Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser; Habitat Treasurer and Knoxville City Council member Elsie Kemp. Front row: Nichols family. Back row: T. Waldmann Williams, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Habitat Board President Park Woodle; Lavonne and Dr. George Andrew, Knoxville Ambassadors; Mayor Don Zoutte; Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser; Habitat Treasurer and Knoxville City Council member Elsie Kemp.
• T. Waldmann-Williams, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Habitat Board President Park Woodle; Lavonne and Dr. George Andrew, Knoxville Ambassadors; Mayor Don Zoutte; Habitat Partner Family Megan Gist; Habitat Tresurer and Knoxville City Council member Elsie Kemp; Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser. T. Waldmann-Williams, Knoxville Chamber Ambassador; Habitat Board President Park Woodle; Lavonne and Dr. George Andrew, Knoxville Ambassadors; Mayor Don Zoutte; Habitat Partner Family Megan Gist; Habitat Tresurer and Knoxville City Council member Elsie Kemp; Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser.
• A light lunch was served by Habitat after the dedications. Thank you to all who donated cookies, hotdogs, drinks and other items to help us celebrate! A light lunch was served by Habitat after the dedications. Thank you to all who donated cookies, hotdogs, drinks and other items to help us celebrate!
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• Pella Corporation Employees Volunteer Pella Corporation Employees Volunteer
• The living room window goes in the future home of Dan and Sarah Nichols house The living room window goes in the future home of Dan and Sarah Nichols house
• The window is placed and secured The window is placed and secured
• More Pella windows go in. More Pella windows go in.
• Pella employees install windows in the future home of the Megan Gist family Pella employees install windows in the future home of the Megan Gist family
• Windows are installed at 305 W. Marion Windows are installed at 305 W. Marion
• Windows are finished from the inside. Windows are finished from the inside.
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• House #32 in Knoxville. House #32 in Knoxville.
• This picture is taken after the dedication of the Gist home on October 1. This picture is taken after the dedication of the Gist home on October 1.
• The Gist home is on the left. It should be completed in early November. The Gist home is on the left. It should be completed in early November.
• Megan, her father, and one of her boys on the dedication day. Megan, her father, and one of her boys on the dedication day.
• Over 100 people attended the dedications of houses #31 and #32. Over 100 people attended the dedications of houses #31 and #32.
• Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle led the dedication ceremonies. Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle led the dedication ceremonies.
• Habitat Board member Brent Gaulke leads the Gist dedication ceremony. Habitat Board member Brent Gaulke leads the Gist dedication ceremony.
• House #32 in September. House #32 in September.
• Megan Gist and neighbor Sarah Nichols paint in July. Megan Gist and neighbor Sarah Nichols paint in July.
• Wells Fargo employees gathered after work on July 27 to work on Habitat houses on W. Marion in Knoxville. Pictured also are Habitat representatives, future homeowners Megan Gist and Dan Nichols, family and friends. Wells Fargo employees gathered after work on July 27 to work on Habitat houses on W. Marion in Knoxville. Pictured also are Habitat representatives, future homeowners Megan Gist and Dan Nichols, family and friends.
• Several Wells Fargo employee volunteers, Megan and her grandparents enjoy a light lunch in July Several Wells Fargo employee volunteers, Megan and her grandparents enjoy a light lunch in July
• Wells Fargo employees confer with the construction supervisor. Wells Fargo employees confer with the construction supervisor.
• The roof is going on. The roof is going on.
• Pella Corporation volunteers install windows in the Gist house. Pella Corporation volunteers install windows in the Gist house.
• More Pella windows go in. More Pella windows go in.
• Windows are secured from the inside Windows are secured from the inside
• Groundbreaking ceremony in May Groundbreaking ceremony in May
• Foundations are in. Foundations are in.
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• House #31 in Knoxville House #31 in Knoxville
• Over a hundred people attended the dedications of the Nichols and Gist homes on W. Marion in Knoxville on October 1, 2011. Over a hundred people attended the dedications of the Nichols and Gist homes on W. Marion in Knoxville on October 1, 2011.
• Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle conducted the dedication ceremonies. Jake Rietveld provided music. Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser and Board President Park Woodle conducted the dedication ceremonies. Jake Rietveld provided music.
• Sam Nichols, Dan's father, presents the dedication candle representing love, knowledge, and cheer. Sam Nichols, Dan's father, presents the dedication candle representing love, knowledge, and cheer.
• The Nichols family and representatives of Knoxville and Habitat at the dedication. The Nichols family and representatives of Knoxville and Habitat at the dedication.
• The Nichols house in September. The Nichols house in September.
• Habitat Board member Jason Braithwaite paints in September. Habitat Board member Jason Braithwaite paints in September.
• Pella Corporation volunteers prepare to install the living room window in July. Pella Corporation volunteers prepare to install the living room window in July.
• More Pella windows go in. More Pella windows go in.
• Windows are secured from the inside. Windows are secured from the inside.
• Sarah Nichols and neighbor Megan Gist paint in July. Sarah Nichols and neighbor Megan Gist paint in July.
• Dan Nichols learns the finer points of roofing from Habitat member Martin Wesemann. Dan Nichols learns the finer points of roofing from Habitat member Martin Wesemann.
• The Nichols family at the groundbreaking ceremony in May. Also pictured are Project manager Ken Nollen and Site Supervisor Roger Bishop. The Nichols family at the groundbreaking ceremony in May. Also pictured are Project manager Ken Nollen and Site Supervisor Roger Bishop.
• Groundbreaking ceremony in May. Groundbreaking ceremony in May.
• Foundations for the houses on West Marion were built in early May. Foundations for the houses on West Marion were built in early May.
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• House #30 in Pella House #30 in Pella
• The basement is in for the house at 127 Prairie in Pella.This house was the 30th house built by Habitat in Marion County since our affiliate was begun in 1997. The basement is in for the house at 127 Prairie in Pella.This house was the 30th house built by Habitat in Marion County since our affiliate was begun in 1997.
• The house is a joint project of the Pella Community High School Construction Trades classes and volunteers. Here, volunteers install the roof trusses in August, 2010. The house is a joint project of the Pella Community High School Construction Trades classes and volunteers. Here, volunteers install the roof trusses in August, 2010.
• Brian joins volunteers in putting up basement walls. Brian joins volunteers in putting up basement walls.
• Friends and family wrote messages on boards for the first wall. Friends and family wrote messages on boards for the first wall.
• Neighbor Hillary Vande Kieft welcomes Megan Schnoebelen. Neighbor Hillary Vande Kieft welcomes Megan Schnoebelen.
• Volunteers from Second Reformed Church share hot drinks and fellowhip in November. Volunteers from Second Reformed Church share hot drinks and fellowhip in November.
• Volunteers at work. Volunteers at work.
• Linda Grandia presesnts a Bible to the Schnoebelens on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. Linda Grandia presesnts a Bible to the Schnoebelens on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.
• Martin Wesemann presents the keys to the Schnoebelens as friends and family look on. Martin Wesemann presents the keys to the Schnoebelens as friends and family look on.
• The Brian and Megan Schoenebelen famiy. The Brian and Megan Schoenebelen famiy.
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• House #29, Knoxville House #29, Knoxville
• Denny Crook secures the first wall. Denny Crook secures the first wall.
• Denny Crook is all smiles as his house goes up. Denny Crook is all smiles as his house goes up.
• House #29 was built by the Knoxville Construction Trades classes. House #29 was built by the Knoxville Construction Trades classes.
• Denny recieves the key to his family's new home from Jordan Downing, Knoxville High School Construction Trades teacher. Denny recieves the key to his family's new home from Jordan Downing, Knoxville High School Construction Trades teacher.
• Friends share refreshments after the dedication of the Crook home in May 2011. Friends share refreshments after the dedication of the Crook home in May 2011.
• Habitat Board members Dennis Johnson and Park Woodle share a laugh with High School students and friends. Habitat Board members Dennis Johnson and Park Woodle share a laugh with High School students and friends.
• The house is completed. The house is completed.
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• "Music of Marion County" concert on April 1, 2011 was a fund-raiser for Habitat. "Music of Marion County" concert on April 1, 2011 was a fund-raiser for Habitat.
• David Folkerts opened the concert with selections on the Barton theater organ at the Pella Opera House. David Folkerts opened the concert with selections on the Barton theater organ at the Pella Opera House.
• Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser introduced the acts. Habitat Executive Director Lisa Houser introduced the acts.
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• Gabriel Espinosa accompanied several jass vocal acts from Central College. Gabriel Espinosa accompanied several jass vocal acts from Central College.
• The Central College Jazz program has many excellent vocalists. The Central College Jazz program has many excellent vocalists.
• Alex Maasdam from Pella accompanies on the sax. Alex Maasdam from Pella accompanies on the sax.
• Spencer Meyer and Alex Maasdam perform. Spencer Meyer and Alex Maasdam perform.
• Colin McDonnell from Knoxville performed several Johnny Cash numbers. Colin McDonnell from Knoxville performed several Johnny Cash numbers.
• String Quartet from Pella Community High School. String Quartet from Pella Community High School.
• Hillary Vande Kieft accompanied herself on the piano. Hillary Vande Kieft accompanied herself on the piano.
• Jake Rietveld sang several inspirational songs. Jake Rietveld sang several inspirational songs.
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• House #28, Knoxville House #28, Knoxville
• Kevin and boys watch the heavy equipment working on their basement. Kevin and boys watch the heavy equipment working on their basement.
• Susan and others signed boards that went into the house. Susan and others signed boards that went into the house.
• A rainy but joyous day. A rainy but joyous day.
• Volunteers put on exterior sheeting. Volunteers put on exterior sheeting.
• Siding goes on. Siding goes on.
• The boys take a break on the front porch. The boys take a break on the front porch.
• The house in November. The house in November.
• Family and friends gather for the dedication in February. Family and friends gather for the dedication in February.
• Shoes at the front door on a snowy dedication day. Shoes at the front door on a snowy dedication day.
• Dedication day. Dedication day.
• Susan pinsthe "Golden Hammer" award on Roger Bishop. Roger volunteered the most hours on the house, as well as supervising most of the Saturday volunteer build days. Susan pinsthe "Golden Hammer" award on Roger Bishop. Roger volunteered the most hours on the house, as well as supervising most of the Saturday volunteer build days.
• Dedication day. Dedication day.
• Dedication ceremony. Dedication ceremony.
• Dedication ceremony. Dedication ceremony.
• Habitat Executive Director leads the dedication ceremony. Habitat Executive Director leads the dedication ceremony.
• Refreshments were served after the dedication. Refreshments were served after the dedication.
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• House #27, Knoxville House #27, Knoxville
• November 2009 November 2009
• Jordan Downing, Knoxville Construction Trades teacher, presents the key to Cory Osborn and Sheila Mendenhall at the dedication. Jordan Downing, Knoxville Construction Trades teacher, presents the key to Cory Osborn and Sheila Mendenhall at the dedication.
• Friends and family attend the dedication. Friends and family attend the dedication.
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• House #26, Pella House #26, Pella
• The first wall is built and ready to go on the foundation. The first wall is built and ready to go on the foundation.
• Shawn hammers on the first wall. Shawn hammers on the first wall.
• Like father, like son! Like father, like son!
• Hillary sings accompanied by Cyndi Boertji at the wall raising ceremony. Hillary sings accompanied by Cyndi Boertji at the wall raising ceremony.
• College students and others volunteer. College students and others volunteer.
• Pella Community High School Construction Trades classes worked on this house during the week, while local volunteers built on Saturdays. Pella Community High School Construction Trades classes worked on this house during the week, while local volunteers built on Saturdays.
• Mark Goodrich is the teacher for the High School classes. Mark Goodrich is the teacher for the High School classes.
• Hillary sang accompanied by Kelli Jones, as part of the dedication ceremony in Feb. 2010. Hillary sang accompanied by Kelli Jones, as part of the dedication ceremony in Feb. 2010.
• Many friends, family, and Habitat members joined in the dedication of the house. Many friends, family, and Habitat members joined in the dedication of the house.
• Closing day. Closing day.
• The Shawn and Hillary Vande Kieft family. The Shawn and Hillary Vande Kieft family.
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• House #25, Knoxville House #25, Knoxville
• Kurt and Karen Schwanebeck representing Thrivent for Lutherans and Project Manager Ken Nollen join the Jones family in breaking ground. Kurt and Karen Schwanebeck representing Thrivent for Lutherans and Project Manager Ken Nollen join the Jones family in breaking ground.
• Several Habitat and Thrivent members celebrate the day. Thrivent for Lutherans provided a significant portion of the funding for this house. Several Habitat and Thrivent members celebrate the day. Thrivent for Lutherans provided a significant portion of the funding for this house.
• The first wall goes up! May 2009 The first wall goes up! May 2009
• Habitat Board member Joel Johnson presents the key to the Jones family at the dedication in September, 2009. Habitat Board member Joel Johnson presents the key to the Jones family at the dedication in September, 2009.
• Julia Jones family. Julia Jones family.
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• House #24, Knoxville House #24, Knoxville
• Habitat Board member Carol Vruwink presents a Bible to the St.Germains. Habitat Board member Carol Vruwink presents a Bible to the St.Germains.
• Knoxville High School Construction Trades teacher Stan Peterson presents the key to the St. Germains. High school students built this house, which was our first handicapped accessible house. Knoxville High School Construction Trades teacher Stan Peterson presents the key to the St. Germains. High school students built this house, which was our first handicapped accessible house.
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• House #23 in Knoxville House #23 in Knoxville
• Ramaeker family Ramaeker family
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