CAN-DO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS BUILD CONDOS.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer GLENDALE - Sawdust sawdust used as litter for chickens and bedding for horses. Sawdust made from treated timber may cause pentachlorophenol and other wood preservative poisoning. Fungi growing in sawdust litter in poultry houses may cause poisoning in the birds. drifted across a rooftop Friday as Maria De La Rosa De La Rosa is a surname in the Spanish language meaning of the Rose
In a year's time, De La Rosa will move her five children - two boys and three girls - into the newly built condominium condominium In modern property law, individual ownership of one dwelling unit within a multidwelling building. Unit owners have undivided ownership interest in the land and those portions of the building shared in common. on Gardena Avenue. ``We feel that this is a blessing for us,'' the Glendale woman said as she inspected a blister blister, puffy swelling of the outer skin (epidermis) caused by burn, friction, or irritants like poison ivy. A response of the body to protect deeper tissue, blisters generally contain serum, the liquid component of blood. forming on her hand. ``Imagine: The boys will have their own room, the girls will have their room, and there won't be as many arguments for the bathrooms.'' Since January, De La Rosa has watched and participated as volunteers from the San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of southern California. It lies to the east of the city of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and to the west of the Inland Empire. Chapter of Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. have worked on a $557,000 three-unit, two-story condominium complex, where she and her family will live. On Friday, city of Glendale employees joined in. As neighbors watched, firefighters volunteered their muscles and time by sawing two-by-fours and raising walls on the second floor of the first unit. ``This is a great opportunity to do something as a city together, and to do something that is different,'' said Glendale City Manager Jim Starbird. ``Some of us consider ourselves to be pretty handy, and this is a good way to pick up a hammer, and spend the day burning up some energy.'' The building marks the third such collaborative effort between San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity and Glendale's Housing Authority. Both agencies have worked with the city on two prior projects, the second one completed last January. Two more projects are slated to begin in the next three months, officials said. The sudden boom in affordable housing construction has much to do with Glendale's vacancy VACANCY. A place which is empty. The term is principally applied to cases where an office is not filled. 2. By the constitution of the United States, the president has the power to fill up vacancies that may happen during the recess of the senate. rates, which hover An option in Microsoft Internet Explorer that removes the permanent underline from hypertext links. The underline displays automatically and only when the cursor is placed over (hovers over) the link. Hover is available in Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Underline links. around 1.5 to 2 percent. Rent averages $791 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,155 for a two-bedroom apartment. Homes remain out of reach for many Glendale residents. The median price of a condominium is $173,000 and the median price of a single family home is $365,000. Habitat for Humanity fielded 1,000 potential buyers for the Gardena Avenue condominiums. Of those, 114 applications were submitted, said Alan Dugan Alan Dugan (1923-2003) was an American poet. His poetry is known for its plain and direct language, though it is supported by technical skill; it is generally trenchant and ironic in its criticism of American life and received ideas, and in its frank sensuality alike. , executive director for the group. Of those, three families were chosen for the Gardena complex. To qualify, a family of four cannot earn more than $44,100 and must undergo a credit check. Since January, about 10 volunteers from local companies have pitched in to help, with about 30 people coming in on the weekends. The unit is now 20 percent complete. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1) Glendale City Manager Jim Starbird lends a hand Friday at the Habitat for Humanity site on Gardena Avenue. (2) Future homeowner Maria De La Rosa helps dig trenches at the condominium complex where she will live. ``We feel that this is a blessing for us,'' the Glendale woman said. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer |
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