No. 71 and counting

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield on Aug. 27 dedicated its 71st home, sponsored by the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors. Right, home recipient JoEllen Patton, third from left, holds a welcome mat during the presentation of the $55,000 home. Pictured with Patton, from left, is Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jan Sederholm, Construction Manager Chris Houghton and Habitat Board of Directors President Neil Guion.

Patton is a single mother of three and works as a technician in St. John’s Medical Intensive Care Unit.