Special to the
Opelika Observer
Local dignitaries and representatives gathered last Friday at 1419 Branch St. for the dedication of Auburn-Opelika Habitat for Humanity’s Home #68.
The home-dedication ceremony included a message from Aaron Friend, who represented the local habitat’s board of directors, prayer from Rev. Dr. Tommye Walker, housewarming gifts from John Jones of Auburn First Baptist Church and presentation of Bible of keys to the family.
Sponsors for Home #68 were: Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction, McWhorter School of Building Science, Panhellenic, Publix Supermarket Charities, Auburn Rotary, city of Opelika, Airedale Energy Consultants, Mitsubishi Electric, Turnipseed LLC, Huber Wood, ROCKWOOL, the Teresa Burns estate and family and the Moore family.