Members of the Northwest Allen County Schools board expect to approve a budget Oct. 13 that marks a 1.15percent rise in the overall budget, but it will not require raising taxes, district business manager Bill Mallers said.

The school board held a public hearing Monday on the 2015 budget, which at $64,962,668 is $740,015 greater than the 2014 budget.

The general fund of $39,994,270 includes about $15 million in debt service, about $6 million in capital projects, about $3 million for transportation and $1million for bus replacement

The biggest item under capital projects is technology, which includes $2,228,900 for computers, software and some salaries and $191,200 for administrative tech services.

At Carroll High School, the district plans to spend about $150,000 at the sports facility and $8,000 at the natatorium for new lighting. It will also spend about $10,000 on roof and brick repair; $35,000 on the auditoriums light and sound equipment; $30,000 on upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning; another $30,000 on cooling units; $20,000 on ceiling grid and light sensors; and $163,000 on equipment such as furniture, copiers, science equipment for students who enroll late, music, and industrial technology.

At elementary schools, Arcola will receive $10,000 in asphalt sealing and concrete repair and $10,000 in wall and brick repair; Cedar Canyon, $6,000 in playground repairs; Eel River, electronic door access at $4,500; Huntertown, $10,000 in carpet repairs and $40,000 for a generator upgrade; Oak View, $10,000 in carpet repair and $20,000 in office equipment.

At Carroll Middle School, there will be floor repair at $10,000, special education room modifications at $4,000 and classroom equipment for $32,500.

At Maple Creek Middle School, the budget calls for $5,000 in painting and $5,000 in new physical education equipment.

Mallers said the district will replace six buses this year at a cost of $662,424, but the buses will be bigger, going from 66-passenger to 78-passenger vehicles. The district also expects to buy three additional buses, two 78-passenger buses at $220,808 and one 54-passenger special education bus at $120,400.

Adding buses is a direct correlation to our growth, Mallers said. Enrollment increased more than 100 students this year. Over the past three years, the district has added about 415 new students.

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Pat Popa takes great pride in both the products and service provided by the family-owned and operated business shes personally been a part of since 1986.

Serving the community since 1968, Popa Heating and Cooling has grown from a hometown sheet metal shop that focused on new construction to a full-service provider of new/replacement residential and light commercial HVAC systems. They also offer system maintenance and repair with qualified technicians who Popa provides with extensive training classes and FBI background checks for customer peace of mind.

Its no secret that HVAC equipment is always getting more technical, Popa said. Thats why its so important to keep training and investing in our team. Its a great feeling to hear how much a customer appreciates our quick, courteous service when Im out and about in the community. Its not like I can go into Strack & Van Til with my head hanging, hiding from anyone I might see in the produce department. Our customers are our neighbors and friends. Its been that way for almost 45 years now, and we want to keep it that way.

Along with residential HVAC for standard 1,200-1,400-sq-ft homes to custom built homes as large as 10,000-sq-ft, Popa Heating and Cooling offers light commercial HVAC for retail, medical and office buildings. In addition, they can provide whole-house air cleaners, automatic humidifiers, electronic thermostats, carbon monoxide detectors and UV air purifiers.

Its important to keep up with the latest technologies in our business, Popa added. For example, I recently attended a training session with Honeywell on their new wi-fi thermostat. Weve already installed quite a few. I was surprised to see how many HVAC dealers had not yet been installing this newer technology. Weve been recommending and installing it for years, and our customers love it!

Considering the fact that pretty much everyone needs heating and air conditioning, Popa took on the task of rebranding her company to make it more customer-focused about five years ago.

My customers tell me what they want, and I listen plus everyone loves the polar bear and they remember us, she said. Whether they are building a new home, need a replacement or update, everyone wants maximum energy savings and long-term comfort. Our goal is to find the best possible system, and we go well beyond the minimum standards set by manufacturers, building codes and federal laws. Weve had over 750 installs in the last five years, and Im grateful we didnt have to rely on a hot summer to grow our business this year.

It all starts with listening to customers and providing what they want.

When I was in the waiting room at the hospital recently, a woman approached me to say hello, Popa added. She recently had a new TRANE HVAC system installed, and I was so pleased to hear that she loved everything about her experience with us, especially the fact that shes already saving money on her utility bills.

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Springfield, MO (PRWEB) September 24, 2014

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The Springfield MO based heat pump repair company provides high quality heat pump products, service and repair. The friendly and knowledgeable technicians from One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning understand that consumers want more from companies they do business with. With that in mind and the upcoming cooler month right around the corner One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Springfield is happy to provide 24 hour heat pump repair service to the local consumers in Springfield MO.

Heat pumps that are not properly maintained can lead to a heat pump failure or breakdown especially in cold winter months. If that happens in the middle of night during a cold night One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Springfield is available 24 hours a day.

Homeowners are encouraged to consider the importance of servicing their homes heat pump on a regular basis even prior to the cooler winter months. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Springfields website provides consumers with tips, updates, and news.

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Old man winter will be here before we know it and many are predicting another bad season.

While keeping warm will be a major consideration, protecting your home from damage should also be top on that list. After all, bad weather is the number one culprit for roof damage and many of that occurs during the winter months.

With the potential for heavy snow or cold weather you always want to make sure you are prepared, says Jim Gustin, senior property specialist, risk control, at Travelers. You dont want to find out when a storm hits these things need to be done.

According to an analysis of claims data, Travelers found roofing damage was primarily driven by wind and hail. Other weather related water damage, the weight of ice or snow and lightening, can also cause harm. The claims from roof damage can tend to get costly, which is why Gustin says preparation is the key to protecting your roof and thus your pocket book this winter. As we move into the fall and start getting into winter these preparations need to be done, says Gustin.

Take a stroll to protect your roof

An easy, but important step to prepare your roof for the winter months is to take a walk around the perimeter of the home to see if there are any branches that are too close to the roof and can cause damage if there is high wind or heavy snow. Gustin says to get rid of any overhanging branches, clean out gutters and down spouts and check the roof for any previous damage that went unfixed. Gustin says to also make sure the flashing on the roof, which helps prevent water from penetration, is in good condition at any part where there is the chance water can get in such as a dormer, windows or skylights.

Its also a good idea to add extra insulation in the attic to guard against ice dams, which is solid ice that builds up on the eaves of your roof and can damage your gutters and roof and cause water to get inside. If you live in an area that is prone to hail and youre roof needs fixing, you may want to use impact resistance roofing material, which will even save you money on your homeowners insurance in some states and with certain insurance carriers.

While your roof is going to be a costly repair there are other areas of your home that needs to be protected from inclement weather. According to Travelers to prevent any pipes from freezing, which can cause flooding and water damage, make sure pipes exposed to cold weather are insulated properly and that the thermostat is turned up when its extra cold out.

Ensure everything is working

Your furnace needs to be working properly, particularly if it gets very cold out, which is why now is the time to ensure it is in good condition. Hold off until it gets cold out and youll be waiting a while to get it repaired and will likely pay top dollar for those fixes. Travelers suggests you get your furnace cleaned and inspected on an annual basis. Your chimney should also be inspected and maintained yearly.

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It is hard to believe that fall is officially upon us and that the Fall Festival is this upcoming Friday and Saturday. Please take some time to visit the Historical Village and take in one of the truly great events in southeast Iowa. Nancy Roth and the Village board along with a ton of volunteers put on a great event that we should all be extremely proud of.

With everything going on we felt it appropriate to update the community on the status and direction of a few projects the city has going on right now.

Revolving Fund Sponsored Project: On Friday we were notified that our $112,400 grant application was supported by the review committee and recommended for funding. In early October we will begin the process to work with the State on the overall scope of our project and then enter into the contract for engineering and construction. The grant was written with the goal of providing bank stabilization along Salvesen Creek just north of the Hwy 22 bridge. This would be done by installing up to 1,000 linear feet of two-tiered riparian buffer.

English River Watershed Management Authority: We are half way through our $150,000 DNR planning grant and have made huge strides in understanding the make up of the watershed. The end result will be that we have a working document that will act as a road map for future water quality, soil erosion and flood mitigation projects within the 639 sq. miles of the watershed. With the watershed being so large and primarily focused on the rural area, we have requested $75,000 through additional DNR grant to conduct a comprehensive urban assessment of Wellman, Riverside and Kalona. One of the key components to our new grant proposal, which will stand out in the review process, is the fact that the Iowa Flood Center has contributed $110,000 of in kind staff and support to the project. Being able to leverage our resources with the help of the Iowa Flood Center has been instrumental in being able to scientifically understand how rain events affect our watershed and communities.

Recreation Partnership with YMCA: In early August after the resignation of our Parks and Recreation Director the City of Kalona reached out to the YMCA of Washington County to discuss program management for the community center. Since our first meeting the YMCA has outlined how they would manage the facility and what programs they could bring to the community. Over the course of the next week we will be looking to outline any potential contract to the Parks and Recreation Board for review. Currently we are only in discussions for the internal management and programming for the community center. Programming for outside baseball / softball and club team programs as well as the pool would continue to be managed by staffing currently in place. One of the big factors that we have been working though right now is crafting a potential agreement with the YMCA that works within our budget structure as well as maintaining our rate structure. We are excited and look forward to continuing our discussion with the YMCA and crafting a relationship that will provide more consistent and meaningful programming for both youth and adults.

WCRF Grant Request: At its last meeting the City Council directed staff to write a grant proposal that would improve our community center and possibly renovate roughly 2,300 sq. foot of space. The improvements that would be most visible to the pubic would include a drop ceiling, new flooring and new heating and cooling vents.

Cemetery Signage: We have completed the masonry work on the signage at the Sharon Hill Cemetery and are working on the wrought iron repair, sandblasting and painting of the original sign. Once complete the original sign will be affixed to the pillars on J avenue and allow us to maintain and save the historical element for years to come. This week we will also be doing groundwork within the cemetery that includes leveling out and reseeding of certain areas.

FEMA Mitigation Efforts: The City of Kalona has begun working with FEMA on our claim for reimbursement on the damage that occurred during the flash flood event of June 30th. Included in our discussions is our request for public assistance to access the FEMA 404 hazard mitigation funds for future planning and construction. After Presidential major disaster declaration the FEMA 404 program is designed to help participating National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities in assessing where efforts can be placed to mitigate future flood events. The 404 grant program is less competitive, based more on the cost-benefit and is administered at a level of 75% Federal, 15% State and 10% local match.

Building Projects: We have two projects that have been awarded and slated for work yet this fall. The larger of the two is an addition to the west side of our maintenance shop. This addition will allow for the upgrade of storage, shelving, appropriate office space for city staff and allow us to have all equipment stored in a climate-controlled environment year round. As well we will be removing the old material storage shed and putting up a new structure for salt, sand and other bulk materials that we use. The second project is to put a new roof and soffit on the city-owned Kalona Post Office. The roof structure will mirror that of the community center and replace the worn out existing asphalt shingled roof.

Road Construction: On the 29th LL Pelling will look to be in town to do asphalt work in two areas of town. On 3rd street from A Avenue to C Avenue the existing material will be milled out and 5 of asphalt put back in. As well on 3rd street north of G Avenue the concrete will be milled out at a depth of 2 and an overlay of asphalt put back. The work should take 3-4 days.

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CSafe announced recently that it has subcontracted maintenance and repair services for their CSafe RKN at both the Seattle and Dulles International Airports. This notice follows their June announcement of the opening of their CSafe managed service center in San Francisco. The new repair centers at SEA and IAD will service CSafes active systems and they anticipate that the growth of these centers will be similar to that of their SFO center.

Rick Rackley, CSafes Director of Service Centers and Support, explains: The Dulles and Seattle service centers will allow CSafe to support our growing biopharmaceutical customers in transporting high volumes of temperature-sensitive shipments through both locations. Since opening our SFO service center, weve seen a significant increase in business from regional biopharma companies necessitating the addition of another technician to our staff to support the business growth.

Biopharmaceuticals are a growing sector in Washington State. Earlier this month, the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA), the states life science trade association, reported that more than 50 Washington state life science transactions this year-to-date have surpassed $1B. Washington, D.C. also has a vibrant biopharma sector. The Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reported that in 2012, carriers at Dulles International and Reagan National handled approximately $8.4B in air freight destined for both domestic and foreign markets.

CSafe President and CEO, Brian Kohr, concludes: As part of our continuing commitment to deliver value, effective and quality temperature-sensitive shipping solutions to our customers and partners, we opened the SEA and IAD service centers to support their increasing business. We are proud of CSafes unprecedented growth and the expansion of our RKN fleet by 45% in the past twelve months.

About CSafe Global CSafe Global is the worlds largest producer of actively controlled mobile refrigeration units for biopharmaceutical companies, healthcare organizations, global military organizations and international disaster relief agencies. The company manufacturers AcuTemp brand passive packaging and hand-held mobile carriers, the CSafe brand of active containers, and is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of ThermoCor vacuum insulation. The active solution product assortment includes the industry leading CSafe RKN, which utilizes heating and compressor-driven cooling technology to eliminate the risks associated with extreme ambient conditions as well as the cost, aggravation and environmental challenges associated with dry ice transportation. CSafe Globals AcuTemp brand has been providing temperature management solutions since its founding more than 25 years ago. The passive solution assortment includes packaging for 2-8C, CRT and frozen shipments with temperature hold times from 12 to 240 hours.

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