Habitat president resigns

The local Habitat for Humanity affiliate board of directors accepted the resignation of board President Duane Carpenter with great regret at its monthly meeting. Replacing Carpenter will be the Rev. Chuck Maney, pastor of the Spring Valley United Church of Christ. Maney stated, "Duane led the organization with his heart. His passion and enthusiasm has resulted in four families having new homes in just the past two years, and countless other families newly touched with a concern for people without adequate and affordable housing."

Heather Johnson, board member and Ottawa attorney, will serve as vice president.

For more information, contact the local affiliate's Web site, www.hfhlpbc.org.