You are welcome to meet Bridget Duffee, our new homeowner, and her children, at the Open House and Dedication of House # 12, Saturday November 13, 2004 at the house, located at 24014 Ellis Ave. in Siren. Open house 10 - 11 a.m. Dedication ceremony is a t 11:00 a.m.

House #12 is shaded in the afternoon sun by a beautiful pine tree. Almost all finish work is done. The Duffees will be comfortable
by Thanksgiving, and happy, along with Habitat volunteers, having contributed so much to this success story.

Hard working homeowner Bridget Duffee and her children, Brittany and Braedon at the June 21st Ground Breaking of House #12.

New Volunteer, Don Loftus and WRHFH veteran, Steve Powell work together on House #12.

The Webster High School Tech Ed Class working with cement, throughout the rain, at house #12. Seen here they are pouring for the entry patio. Habitat's project manager was very impressed with thework ethics and professionalism of this group, as with all of our volunteers.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have worked on all of the construction and other jobs so very faithfully this year.

A volunteer appreciation luncheon will be held Saturday, November 13, 2004, at United Methodist Church in Siren at 12:00 noon. This is WRHFH chance to thank those who have so diligendy served this great cause. All volunteers who have worked with WRHFH this past year on construction or in any other capacity are invited to attend.

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Co-President's Report Larry Day and JoLouise McNally
This year was a mix of what seemed possible and impossible. Yet the work of WRHFH continues because of many who generously contribute to the ministry of Habitat for Humanity. Thank you to the board and committees, vo unteers and churches for your contributions and part nership that enables us to build decent, affordable housing for those in need.

WRHFH Hires Office Manager

WILD RIVERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY has received a $19,000 Local Housing Organization Grant (LHOG) to hire a part time office manager and to upgrade our computer and office over an 18-month period. The office manager's position is funded by the LHOG grant, and no money from contributions is being used to pay for that position.
Until now, WRHFH has had no paid employees and has not kept regular office hours. This grant will allow WRHFH to establish office hours to better serve the public. Ms. Ascher will be at the WRHFH office at 7764 West Main St., Siren, from 9 a.m. -12 noon on Mondays and Tuesdays and will be available by appointment at other times.
This grant did not come directly from LHOG, but is a subcontract from Catholic Charities of Superior. WRHFH applied for an LHOG grant in November of 2003. Funds for the LHOG grants were limited and com- petition was keen. Although WRHFH's application got high marks, WRHFH was not chosen to receive a grant. Catholic Charities did receive one.

However, in June 2004, Catholic Charities discovered that they would not be able to use the grant. But they wanted to keep the grant money in this area, and subcontracted it to Wild Rivers Habitat for Hu- manity .
WRHFH thanks both the Local Housing Organization and Catho- lic Charities for this grant, which will enable WRHFH to better serve its partner families, volunteers, and the public.

WRHFH's new office manager is Candace Ascher of Siren. She has many years of experience in business and extensive experience with computers and working with volunteers. She came to Siren from the Shawano area where she was instrumental in starting a food pantry. Her husband, Rev. Mike Ascher, is the new pastor at Siren and Lewis United Methodist Churches.