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The view of the the Jefferson High School cafeteria in Cedar Rapids through a hole in the wall created at a groundbreaking for a remodel of the cafeteria that took place earlier in the day. (Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette)

Jefferson High School kicked off a remodeling project of the schools cafeteria Tuesday morning.

Most of the current cafeteria equipment is original to the building and about 20 years past its life span, school officials said. The remodeling project will involve replacing that equipment, remodeling the dining area, installing new technology, and improving the layout of the serving lines to get students through faster and more efficiently.

Students eat lunch near a hole in the wall of the cafeteria of Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. The hole was created at a groundbreaking earlier in the day, and is the future site of a cafe as part of a remodel of the entire cafeteria. The remodel includes new heating and ventilation equipment, windows, flooring, lighting, and ceilings. The project is being funded through the School Local Option Sales Tax, and is scheduled to be completed in August. (Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette)

When were crunched for time in the school day and have to get 400 kids through in ten minutes, its very challenging, so [the new cafeteria] will be good for the school and the kids will be able to truly enjoy their meal, said Suzy Ketelsen, Manager of the Food & Nutrition Department.

The cafeteria remodeling project will cost $1.5 million and is being paid for with funds from the School Local Option Sales Tax, or SILO.

Work is scheduled to be completed by the time students return in August.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Perkins Restaurant & Bakery announced today a remodeling initiative that will be seeded in more than 20 corporate locations during the first half of 2013, with franchise restaurants to follow shortly thereafter. The culmination of extensive research conducted across the country, Perkins remodel package, developed by Louis+Partners Design out of Akron, Ohio includes both external and interior elements, and demonstrates Perkins long-standing commitment to continually enhance guests' overall dining experiences.

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Bob Winters, Senior Vice President of Development at Perkins comments, "Amidst a proliferation of dining choices, this contemporary, inviting refresh of Perkins, ensures that we have a relevant, differentiated presence that creates brand separation."The exterior offers a welcoming interpretation of the entry arch along with a contemporary take on size and scale of the trademark green stripe awnings. Perkins signature oval brandmark has been presented on the building as well as remote signage to strengthen overall presence. Inside, guests are drawn into a fresh, warm, comfortable environment showcasing an abundant bakery along with an array of dining zones. These dining areas offer guests different types of experiences through unique presentations in space layout, seating, lighting and graphics, creating greater daypart appeal.

Chris Nonno, a Partner at Louis+Partners Design adds, "The refreshed Perkins experience puts greater emphasis on fresh, provides a more engaging guest experience, and portrays a richer overall presentation that's in keeping with the brand's food and heritage."

About Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries:

Founded in 1958, Perkins system consists of 416 restaurants in 34 states and Canada, which includes 134 company-owned and operated restaurants and 282 franchised units. The Company also has a baked goods manufacturing division which manufactures pies, pancake mix, cookie dough, and muffin batter for in-store bakeries and third-party customers. Private investment funds managed by Wayzata Investment Partners LLC are the majority owners of Perkins & Marie Callender's Holding LLC, the parent company of the Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC and affiliated companies. More information about Perkins franchising opportunities can be found at http://www.perkinsrestaurants.com.

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CHESTER, Pa., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation's largest home remodeling companies, was named to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2013 Top Workplaces list. The Top Workplaces program identifies leading businesses in the Atlanta metro area based upon results from employee surveys.

Employees based at Power's Atlanta, GA location completed a detailed survey about their jobs including questions related to team effectiveness, retention, employee alignment with company goals and manager effectiveness citing the company's mission, ethics and positive culture as reasons why Power should be named one of Atlanta's top employers. Power also received a Doer Award for their unique structure that gives employees a clear vision for their role in the company, with departments responsible for every aspect of the job.

"Our goal is to create a work environment that encourages employees to exceed expectations and become truly invested in the company," said Asher Raphael, Power's Chief Strategy Officer. "We are thrilled that our Atlanta employees have helped us achieve this honor. Our Doer Award truly speaks to the exceptional work ethic that our employees demonstrate every day and the home improvement experience we provide to our customers. It's reassuring to know that our employees fully embrace this critical aspect of our company culture."

Power was recently recognized on Inc. Magazine's inaugural Hire Power award ranking for adding jobs and helping to rebuild the economy, and was named to Glassdoor's "Top 25 Companies for Career Opportunities" in 2012. The company provides all employees with a variety of comprehensive customer service training programs, a mentor to ensure continuing guidance and growth, and unique compensation models and incentives that reward employees beyond traditional salaries. From monthly company-wide sales competitions with opportunities to win highly coveted prizes, including trips to overseas destinations, iPads and theater tickets, to an annual holiday vacation paid for by Power, the company provides each employee with perks to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the year.

For more information on career opportunities at Power Home Remodeling Group, please visit the company's LinkedIn page or PHRGCareers.com.

About Power Home Remodeling Group

Family-owned since 1992, Power Home Remodeling Group is the nation'ssixth largesthome remodeling company with more than 1,200 employees and $170 million in sales. Headquartered in Chester, Pa., Power provides energy-saving and environmentally friendly exterior remodeling solutions to residents across the country, including Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.AnInc. 5000company, Power has served more than 87,000 homeowners and is recognized as a home improvement leader by its two-time "Dealer of the Year" award fromWindow and Door Magazineand was named the top remodeler onProfessional Remodeler's 2012 Market Leaders Philadelphia list.For more information please visit PowerHRG.com, or follow the company on Twitter@PowerHRGand Facebook atfacebook.com/PowerHRG.

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(PRWEB UK) 30 April 2013

It has been reported in the Mirror that the average bill in England has risen from 129 to 388. Even with inflation taken into account, there is still an increase of 50%. The study, undertaken by think tank the New Policy Institute, demonstrated that some 30% of the average water bill (which equates to more than 100 per year) is profit. Trade body, Water UK explains that since the industry was privatised, 108 billion has been invested into improving water and sewerage

A spokesman has claimed that All this investment has to be paid for, and the scale of the investment has meant bills have risen.

However, in the current economic climate this is of little comfort to homeowners. Renowned for their London emergency plumbers, the team behind Emergency Plumber have been heavily involved within the plumbing industry for a number of years. A representative has shared their thoughts on the recent news.

Whilst its encouraging to hear that money has been invested in plumbing and sewage systems, sometimes these benefits arent too apparent to a number of people and it also means that the average family is faced with bills they cannot always afford.

However, there are ways people can preserve water and so bring down their water bills. One essential tip is to regularly check for leaking taps and pipes. It is estimated that as much as 3,0000 gallons of water a year can be saved by checking for leaks. If you think you may have a problem, be sure to contact a fully qualified plumber as soon as possible. Taking showers rather than baths and making sure the washing machine is full before you run a cycle can also help conserve water.

Emergency plumber is an agency run by Martin Smith. With 18 years experience in the industry, his aim is to provide fast and efficient emergency plumbing engineers 24/7. The company operates within a wide range of areas in the UK including London, Plymouth, Reading, Coventry, Bolton and Newcastle. With a database of over 300 emergency plumbers, the firm is currently the fastest growing plumbing company in the UK. Customers can also contact the team for information and advice on gas related problems.

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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) A plumber jumped into action Tuesday, running into two burning homes to check for people trapped inside before firefighters could arrive.

Richard Harris was repairing a problem at a home on Portugal Way when he saw flames in the house next door. He ran to alert the family inside.

Id seen the side of the house on fire, I banged on their door, grabbed the hose, Harris said. I tried to put out the flames, but it was a garden hose.

He helped get people out of this house, but had no luck putting the flames out. When he saw the second home catch fire, he leaped back into action. He kicked in the door and ran inside the burning building.

It was on fire pretty bad, Harris said. Honestly, I would just like somebody to run in my house if it were on fire and I was in there sleeping or unaware of what was going on.

Nobody was home, and Richard made it out safely. When the owners got home, they couldnt believe what Richard had done for them.

Firefighters say the wind played a huge factor in todays fight. At times, they even had to battle the blaze in a defensive move.

Because of how dangerous this fire became, Richard knows hes lucky he wasnt hurt, but says hed do it again.

At first, I was a little shaken, a little scared. But then I realized if Superman could do it, I could do it too.

The first home is a total loss and the damage is still being investigated at the second home. Firefighters are trying to determine a cause of the fire.

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(PRWEB UK) 1 May 2013

It has been reported in HVP that the survey was filled out by those responsible for gas safety in housing associations across the UK. Carbon monoxide poisoning was a large feature of the study, with the 106 participants asked questions about the deadly substance. 88% claimed to have processes in place to deal with the occurrence of CO. 42% revealed they had not had to deal with any incidents of CO poisoning in the past 12 year. However, whilst the majority of respondents do have a system in place for installing CO alarms, a concerning 38% do not.

It was also revealed that a third of repairs and maintenance work is carried out by an internal workforce, compared with the two thirds that use an external force. The same is true for safety and service checks as well as installation work.

Renowned for their Carshalton emergency plumbers, Plumber 24 Hours also operates throughout the country, also specialising in gas safety advice. Having been heavily involved within the industry for a number of years, the team were naturally intrigued by the latest news. A representative shares their thoughts on the subject.

It is really positive to see that the majority of those surveyed have systems in place to deal with incidents involving carbon monoxide, however it is concerning to hear that as many as 38% do not have alarms in place. Because carbon monoxide is tasteless and odourless it really is essential to have an audible detector fitted.

What we also found extremely interesting was that so much installation, maintenance and repair work is being carried out by external forces. This may be due to higher reliability or faster response times.

Plumber 24 Hours is the nations leading emergency plumber company. Run by Martin Smith, the firm offers plumbers, gas engineers, oil engineers, drainage engineers and emergency electricians and works to provide a 24 hour domestic and commercial plumbing service 365 days of the year. With customer service the principle concern, Plumber 24 Hours has been noted by magazines as the most reliable plumbing emergency company. The company also makes use of the latest technology on the internet to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Castleton, NY (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Catseye Pest Control is pleased to announce today its donation of $11,500 to Make-A-Wish, dispersed between the Make-A-Wish chapters of two Catseye-serviced regions. The donations are made possible through the fundraising of employees, family, friends, clients and profits from specific services sold during the Catseye Cares for Kids campaign, which began in November 2012 and ran through February 2013.

The fourth annual fundraising campaign by Catseye Pest Controls upstate New York headquarters raised $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Northeast New York. To date, the company has raised more than $25,000 for this Make-A-Wish affiliate. Last years campaign funded a local 15-year-old Wish Teens visit to Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Additionally, Catseye employees of the Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions are pleased to donate $1,500 in the regional offices first campaign for Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada, and look forward to continuing this campaign in the years ahead.

Our staff and partners really rallied together to meet the goal for this years Make-A-Wish campaign, said David Miclette, vice president at Catseye Pest Control. This charity is very dear to the hearts of the Catseye family so we always enjoy giving to this cause. We look forward to even more successful campaigns and helping those in our communities.

We couldnt be more appreciative, said William C. Trigg, III, CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York. For us, and for our sister chapter in California/Nevada, the support we receive from Catseye has a real impact. With the average wish costing around $10,000, Catseye is literally helping make wishes come true for local kids with life-threatening medical conditions.

Though the annual fundraising campaign is over, Catseye Pest Control encourages donations to Make-A-Wish throughout the year. For information on how to donate to the Make-A-Wish chapter located near you, visit http://www.wish.org/help/donate.

About Catseye Pest Control Catseye Pest Control is a privately-held corporation servicing residential and commercial institutions. Catseye started in East Greenbush, NY as a one-man operation going door-to-door and building relationships with each customer. Today, Catseye has more than 75 employees operating in New York, Massachusetts, Nevada and California. Taking great pride in maintaining a reputation of being the top pest control service in markets served, Catseye is one of the few elite companies in the nation to receive the Quality Pro Badge, the mark of excellence in pest management. Additional information can be found at Catseyepest.com, Facebook or Twitter @catseyepest.

About Make-A-Wish Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Make-A-Wish Northeast New York serves the 15 counties of the 518 area code, grants nearly 100 wishes each year and has granted more than 1,300 wishes since its founding 25 years ago. Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada serves 24 Northeastern California and 13 Northern Nevada counties. This chapter grants 250 wishes each year and has granted nearly 5,000 since 1983. For information, visit http://www.neny.wish.org or http://www.necannv.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish.

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(PRWEB) April 30, 2013

EliminateEm Pest Control Services and Extermination is warning homeowners about the epidemic of Termites this Spring. Termites are infesting homes and building structures daily since the Winter thaw is in full swing.

Only Subterranean Termites cause damage in the Northeast. Drywood and Formosan Termites are mostly found in the South and the West. But make no mistake about it in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York Subterranean Termites create devastating damage when not appropriately addressed, says Kenney Vayda, President/CEO of EliminateEm Pest Control Services.

Vayda adds, Subterranean Termites do not need contact with soil to survive. They build their nests either underground or on top of the wet ground. With the wet conditions right now in Connecticut we are prime for Subterranean Termites. We strongly recommend a termite inspection now that the Connecticut area is finally thawing out.

Termites are not disease carriers but rather are known for their ability to damage entire structures. They have been known to eat through foundations, support beams, plastic plumbing pipes. The Subterranean Termite will eat through wall paper, plastic, plant based fabrics and other cellulose based products like paper and insulation.

The exterminators at EliminateEm Pest Control Services offer Termite inspection and Termite extermination in the following areas throughout the state of Connecticut: Southport, Manchester, Clinton, Torrington, West Hartford, Stamford, Enfield, Weatogue and Bridgeport. Their highly skilled extermination staff is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week in Connecticut.

If a homeowner calls us in the middle of the night our Connecticut pest control specialists will be out immediately to inspect the home. It can be quite a shock to homeowners that they may have a pest control problem this is why we strongly encourage regular pest management especially for homeowners in the Connecticut area. With our changing seasons brings us all kinds of critters and bugs that can take over a home or property. With proper pest management and insect inspections we can better protect Connecticut homes from having a pest outbreak, explains Vayda.

EliminateEm Pest Control Services offers a variety of pest control and extermination services to get rid of all kinds of pests that can be found in a Connecticut home. In addition to removing Termite colonies, EliminateEm will also remove Ants, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Fleas, Ticks, Moles, Squirrels, Bats, Spiders, Rats, Rodents, Mice, Wasps, Hornets, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Raccoons and all other wildlife nuisances.

For more information about Termite inspection, Termite management and Termite extermination in Connecticut please call 1-866-802-PEST (7378) or visit online at http://www.eliminateem.com.

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