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Poplar Bluff, Missouri (PRWEB) January 24, 2014

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are changing the green energy industry, as they offer homeowners a convenient source of energy that is unaffected by weather patterns, such as solar and wind energy. Many homeowners make the switch due to the increased energy efficiency, and therefore increased savings. For geothermal heating, Poplar Bluff homeowners report even temperatures during the coldest winter nights.

1.Geothermal systems range from 400-500 percent energy efficiency. Homeowners can save significantly on their monthly utility bills by replacing traditional systems, which max out in the mid-90 percent range of energy efficiency, with a geothermal heating and cooling system. 2.Geothermal heating and cooling units use the Earths energy, which is accessible 4-5 feet underground. There are different loop designs available (vertical and horizontal), depending on the amount of land or yard size that is available. This type of energy is a constant resource that isnt subject to high or low temperatures, presence or lack of sunshine, or wind speed. 3.Geothermal energy is considered green because it doesnt require the use of fossil fuels, reduces the emission of greenhouse gases, and will lower the users carbon footprint. 4.This type of system has a much greater lifespan than that of a traditional system. Due to the loop system being buried underground, undisturbed and not exposed to harsh weather conditions, and the unit itself being housed indoors, there will be minimal wear and tear. Geothermal systems require much less maintenance and repair as well. 5.Geothermal units provide very consistent heating and cooling. Homeowners enjoy consistent indoor temperatures all year long and superior humidity control.

For more information regarding energy savings with geothermal systems, homeowners should visit Home Comfort Geo at http://homecomfortgeo.com/.

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It is a chilling tale of winter, one that in ghost-story fashion begins with a sign that all is not right. Maybe there's a damp spot spreading ominously across a wall, or faint sounds that grow louder and more insistent.

"I heard water dripping," Liz Simon-Higgs of Baltimore said, "but mostly what I heard was my water meter spinning."

Similarly, Kacey Gaige heard the tell-tale sound of water on the move in her Severna Park home, "but I wasn't running the laundry." As she headed into her garage to pick her kids up at school Thursday, the source of the mystery sound was revealed.

"Oh, an ice skating rink," she said of the water that had spewed from a broken pipe onto the garage floor, freezing in the unheated space.

Throughout the area, the record-breaking cold has caused water pipes to freeze and burst, unleashing rivers of water that panicked homeowners rush to stop.

"I was just turning valves," Gaige told Stephen Tant Jr., a plumber who had arrived Friday afternoon to fix her pipes.

Tant, who works for Len the Plumber company, began sorting through a complicated set of pipes, spigots and knobs running along the wall of the unheated garage. Water had apparently frozen in one pipe, causing it to separate at the point where it had been soldered to another length of pipe.

Like other plumbers in the area, Tant, 28, has spent much of this frigid spell heading from one winter-worn pipe to another.

"We've never had unbearable cold like this," he said. "We were just catching up from the last cold spurt, and now we're back into it again."

Tant had just left a rowhouse in Southwest Baltimore where an outdoor spigot connected to a garden hose froze and cracked, sending water cascading down outdoor steps and a walkway to the street, where it froze into a thick sheet of ice along the curb.

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Your home is more than likely the largest investment you will make in a lifetime. Protect that investment by performing regular maintenance throughout the year. These steps, most of which are fairly simple and cost little to no money, will prevent bigger (and expensive) problems in the future.

Winter

Since the winter weather has you spending time inside anyway, take a moment to walk around the interior of your home to look for problems. (Take a note pad and pencil with you, or a camera.) Pay special attention to the ceiling to look for water damage. Check water pipes underneath each sink and in the basement, plus around the faucets, for leaks. Go into the attic to look for water damage and make sure the vents are clear. Also, do you know where the water shut-off valves are in your home? Take a moment to locate them (look under the sinks and toilets, plus the main shut-off valves in the basement) and test to see if they work so youll be prepared for a water emergency.

Replace the filter on your heating system once a month during peak usage, or as recommended by your systems manufacturer.

Check the hoses on the washing machine for leaks and replace if necessary, and be sure to turn off the water to the machine after each use to prevent the hoses from breaking.

Clean the hood and filter above your kitchen stove. (This is good to do once a month.)

Check the ground fault circuit interrupters on electrical outlets, which are most often located near a sink or other water source. Just push the test button to make the reset button pop up. Then push the reset button to turn the outlet back on. (Also good to check once a month.)

Is there a drain pipe in your basement, or sinks that sit unused for long periods of time, such as a laundry sink? Pour some water down the drains from time to time to ensure there is water in the trap to prevent sewer gasses from backing up into the house.

Schedule the annual tune-up to your cooling system. Yes, cooling system. This will ensure it is ready to go with the temperatures warm up. Heating and cooling systems require ongoing service and maintenance to keep them operating safely and efficiently.

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ST. CHARLES The St. Charles School Board has decided to ask voters to approve a property tax increase for operations and a $7.5 million capital improvements bond issue.

The tax boost - 35 cents for each $100 assessed valuation - and the bond issue will be on the April 8 election ballot.

District officials say some of the tax proposal - Proposition L - would boost teacher salaries to keep the district competitive with neighboring districts. The extra revenue also will allow the district to avoid cuts in service.

Without the additional money, superintendent Jeff Marion said, "I don't see any way to hold class sizes down." He said voter rejection of the tax hike also could lead to cuts in school bus service, extra-curricular activities and other items.

The district says it has cut $8.1 million from its operating budget in the pats four years to deal with money problems.

The district says the owner of a home valued at $150,000 would pay $99.75 more a year in taxes if the measure passes.

The bond issue - known as Proposition S - would allow the district to expand video surveillance and other security features, upograde cmmunications systems, complete asbestos removal and add exterior lighting.

The money also would be used to upgrade outdated heating and cooling systems at Hardin Middle School, repair the roof at St. Charles High School and expand the Lewis and Clark Career Center, the district's tech school.

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Saanich police are looking for a handyman who allegedly defrauded three clients in the last year.

Nelson Mendonca, 34, is named as a person of interest in three cases reported to Saanich police involving landscaping and interlocking concrete paving work.

Police allege Mendonca has approached homeowners offering his handyman services, but has never completed the work once a downpayment was made.

Police believe Mendonca lives in Greater Victoria but his whereabouts is unknown. The courts have issued a warrant for his arrest to face three counts of fraud under $5,000.

Court records show Mendonca has been found guilty of frauds, break and enter and breaching court conditions multiple times, going back to the mid 1990s. In July 1999, he was convicted on nine counts of fraud under $5,000 and two counts of fraud over $5,000.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Nelson Mendonca, or thinks they've been defrauded, is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Volunteer Mid-South has many opportunities. If youve never volunteered through Volunteer Mid-South, register online at volunteermidsouth.org. Click on the Become a Member tab. Then click on the new volunteer orientation link on the home page.

New opportunities

The Arc Mid-South needs a painter to paint the walls and a handyman to repair chairs.

Get Covered America in Tennessee needs volunteers: Office Support/Data Entry, Grassroots Outreach Team, Speaking and Special Event Team, Volunteer Recruiting/Onboarding, Communications Team.

United Way seeks volunteers to serve on teams that decide funding for programs and services. Training provided.

Events

FirstBook.org wants help sorting truckloads of books on Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22.

Belz Museum of Asian and Judaic Art needs volunteers to help with setup, cleanup, greeting and kids activities at their Chinese New Year Family Day, Feb. 8.

Pink Palace Family of Museums needs volunteers for their new exhibit, Race: Are We So Different?, from February to May. Training provided.

Memphis Botanic Garden needs volunteers to assist with their Winter Plant Sale, Feb. 7-8 and with upcoming Caterpillar Club activities.

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