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ROGERSVILLE Hawkins County facilities manager Sarah Davis hopes to pick up where she and County Mayor Jim Lee left off last year when they implemented spending cuts that are saving Hawkins County $137,676 annually.

With regards to HVAC, however, the county will have to spend money to save money.

During the Feb. 18 meeting of the County Commissions Public Buildings Committee (PBC) Davis asked commissioners to consider a proposal from Trane Heating and Cooling to install temperature controls in the courthouse, courthouse annex and justice center.

Trane estimated the courthouse project to cost $21,000 and the Justice Center to cost $49,000.

The savings at the Justice Center on the courtroom side of the building is estimated at $10,000 annually, just by being able to change the temperature setting automatically when court isnt in session.

Davis said she has the current system set up so she can look at it and change the temperature from her desk, but the existing system doesn't allow for HVAC scheduling.

Because they didn't keep the software updated right now all we have is a $50,000 piece of equipment that we can only change the temperature on, Davis said. We have no way to look to see what the schedule is when it's occupied or unoccupied.This (proposed Trane system) is a very sophisticated system. You can go in and do it remotely, the way Trane has proposed to do this in the courthouse and the Justice Center. I could get the schedules for the courts and only heat and cool those courtrooms on the days that they're being used.

Committee member Charles Thacker suggested scheduling a meeting for next month to give the committee time to study the Trane proposal before making a recommendation. Davis said she would need approval to move forward with the project in time to include the cost for consideration in the 2020-21 budget.

Cost saving summary

Davis presented the PBC with a summary of the $137,675 in cost savings measures that were implemented last year by her and Lee.

Switching from Charter to HolstonConnects saved $10,817 annually; he made AT&T reduce the cost to the county to the state rate, which saved $18,989 annually; discontinued services and contracts totaled $68,156; ending the EMA communication maintenance contract saved $25,834; the EMA moved to the Administration building, saving $5,635; switching to Unifirst mats and uniforms saved $5,132; and seeking lower AT&T rates at the Senior Center and Archive building saved $681.

Priority building projects for 2020-21

Davis asked the PBC to set its priorities for proposed capital outlay projects for the 2020-21 fiscal year so she can obtain estimates for those jobs in time for the upcoming budget hearings. The PBC is expected to have its priorities ready to discuss and approve at its next meeting on March 16.

Commissioner John Metz requested that mandatory ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) upgrades and roofing projects be moved to the top of the list. Every county building must be ADA compliant by 2023.

Davis described the carpeting in the Courthouse Annex as an embarrassment. She said the carpeting has tape on the floors to keep people form tripping, and the 20-year-old carpeting is in horrible shape.

If we could do sections at a time if we could get our inmate work crew to put the flooring down, I don't think it would be that expensive, Davis said.

County Clerk Nancy Davis, whose office is in the annex, said the carpeting is rumpled in places and she believes it will be a fall hazard.

Leaky Justice Center roof

The Justice Center roof has leaked since the building was renovated into courtrooms and a jail in 2010.

Davis said there have been 18 leaks reported in the current fiscal year and 10 leaks in 2018-19.

There is still five years remaining on the Justice Center roof warranty. PBC Chairman Rick Brewer said the county should contact the contractor who installed the roof and talk about getting a new roof installed at a reduced cost rather than putting Band-Aids on it for the next five years.

Leaky Health Department roof

Davis presented the PBC with an engineer's report that said the flat portion of the leaking roof at the Hawkins County Health Department building in Church Hill can hold the weight of a tin roof addition.

But the existing flat roof would have to be removed to decrease the weight, which would be more expensive. The engineer told Davis the more cost effective option would be to replace the existing flat roof with either shingles or metal on the sloped portion.

The commission approved $50,000 to complete that roof project last year, which Davis said isn't enough. Before advertising for bids she'd like to know where the funds will come from.

We had several leaks last year during the same wet season we're having now, Davis told the committee. The last time we had someone up there (for repairs) was in June. It was $1,300, and I have not had a leak reported since last June. It seems to have stopped the problem.

Brewer said he'd like to see the building before making a decision.

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Homes, like people and fashions, age.

Unfortunately, nothing stops the aging process in people. The good news is that older homes, just like clothing fashions, can be updated to give them a chic, modern appearance.

Barry Obermiller, owner of Obermiller Seamless; Jody Devore, owner of Drapery Den; Jim Narber, owner of the Floor to Ceiling Store; and Bethany Schock, an Allied member of American Society of Interior Design at the Floor To Ceiling Store, are a few of the professionals in Grand Island who can help people come up with ideas on how to modernize their homes.

As a retail trade center, Grand Island has many outlets where do-it-yourselfers can buy everything from raw lumber to bathroom sinks, fixtures and countertops to kitchen sinks and kitchen cabinetry. It also has a number of one-person contracting and handyman businesses that can do home remodeling. Dont forget the full-service turn-key outlets that let people go in, select the materials they want to remodel their homes and then have that company do the installation.

Starting from the outside

Giving a house a new look can start with the homes exterior, starting with updated replacement windows. Obermiller said people most often start looking for replacement windows when the wood frames begin rotting or when the windows arent working as well as they should in keeping the cold out and warmth in. Consequently, the most important issue for most people is the energy efficiency of the new windows.

After that, people may make a decision about buying aluminum-clad windows or vinyl-clad windows that provide the advantages of wood-frame windows with different exterior looks. People can also get vinyl frame and fiberglass frame windows.

All offer advantages and disadvantages when it comes to durability, heat and cold conduction, and energy efficiency.

Updating the homes interior also often begins at the windows, which can include shades, blinds, shutters and drapes.

We do a lot of layering on window treatments, said Devore, owner of the Drapery Den. She said layered sheers and shades can work in tandem to determine how much light gets into the room. Sheer backing can allow soft, diffused natural light into homes, while more opaque fabric vanes or panels can be either fully open, partially closed or fully closed to provide additional control on how much light comes into a room.

She said fabric vanes or panels in window treatments can provide protection from UV rays that can cause colors in carpets and furniture to fade.

When fully closed, the fabric vanes provide complete privacy for people when they turn on interior lights during the evening and nighttime hours.

How much light to allow into a room may depend on how that space is being used.

Devore said window treatments that allow lots of soft, diffused light into the house can be used for kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms. But people likely will want more opaque window treatments for their TV rooms or home theater rooms, as well as for their bedrooms, where they will want to get a restful nights sleep free from any light.

She said some window treatments, such as Duette Architella honeycomb shades or Duette Trielle Elan shades from Hunter Douglas, incorporate insulating air pockets to reduce heat loss from homes.

You can actually get tax credits for putting these into your home, she said.

Devore said that technology has been incorporated into modern window treatments, which can be motorized or can be operated manually without using any cords. The absence of cords is meant to improve safety for children in the home.

Motorized window treatments can either be hard-wired or battery-operated.

A big trend is to install a hub with the shades so people can operate their shades with their phones when they are out-of-state or when they are inside the house, Devore said.

Sometimes, light sensors are used so that window treatments will automatically be fully open, partially open or fully closed, depending on how much light is shining outside.

Drapery Den still sells what most people consider traditional drapes and curtains, Devore said. For example, one homeowner had a 24-foot-wide patio door that needed a 24-foot-wide curtain that could be opened and closed to cover that wide expanse.

She said some people are getting stationary drapes that remain in fixed positions on both sides of the window. Those stationary drapes are popular because todays homes are increasingly filled with hard surfaces such as vinyl floors, hardwood floors and ceramic-tile floors, with more and more of todays furnishings also made from hard surfaces instead of fabric.

Devore said these stationary drapes are used to soften a rooms look and to add texture. Drapes also improve a rooms acoustics by providing a softer sound in place of the harsher noise that can be created when sound waves bounce off hard surfaces.

Interior designer Bethany Schock said a current remodeling trend is the installation of vinyl floors. Those floors can look a lot like wood, or they can look like ceramic tile with various designs.

Schock said vinyl flooring is popular because it is super easy to take care of. People here in the Midwest like things they dont have to maintain a whole lot. Thats especially true with the Midwestern climate that ranges from snow to rain and mud to dust storms.

She said homeowners can keep vinyl floors clean with either a damp or a dry mop.

Narber said another reason that people like a vinyl floor is that it has a warm feel to the feet compared to the chill of a ceramic tile floor, as just one example.

Many people still like to have wall-to-wall carpeting in their homes, although ease of maintenance remains a priority.

Schock said carpets will often have subtle blends of colors because a variety of hues can help hide tracking on areas such as doorways and hallways where people do a lot of walking.

You dont have to vacuum as often, she said.

Many people like to have patterned carpet in their homes because it provides another texture to the room and a little bit more of a design element, said Schock, who showed a display carpet that had a subtle plaid pattern.

Todays light fixtures give consumers a choice of either regular or incandescent light bulbs or LED lighting. The LED lights are popular for people who are very concerned about energy efficiency.

Schock said LED lighting comes as a unitary or integrated fixture so you never have to change a bulb. Its rated for 15 to 20 years and usually, by that time, youre ready to change the style anyway.

Narber said a popular model is LED can lights that are small-circumference, circular fixtures that are recessed into the ceiling. It would likely take 50 to 70 can lights to fully illuminate an area encompassing the living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom areas of a home.

Schock said some people like to decorate their homes with chandeliers, which use incandescent lighting. If people like lighting on their ceiling fans, that usually comes as an integrated unit with LED lighting that is certified to last 15 or more years.

Adding a touch of interest

Narber and Schock said many people like to have kitchen cabinets with Shaker-style doors that have no raised panels.

Narber said many people also like farm sinks, which Schock described as sinks with an apron front that has the lip of the sink jut out a very short distance from the kitchen counter.

Schock said pattern tile that forms a specific pattern when all the pieces are installed is a popular floor covering for todays bathrooms.

When it comes to paint, many people like to have soft, relatively neutral colors on all four walls, she said. But some people still like to have a room with three walls covered with a neutral color and one wall with a slightly more vibrant tone for an accent.

Schock said it also makes a difference if a room is a regular rectangular shape versus a room with more interesting shapes or cutouts, because then you can do a couple of different colors to make it more interesting as an architectural detail.

Devore said often people who want to add texture to a room will consider using wallpaper, noting, its coming back.

She said grasscloth wallpaper made from hand-woven strands of natural fibers is an increasingly popular choice. Grasscloth wallpaper can be used on a rooms accent wall.

Narber said many homes built in the 70s, 80s and 90s had lots of rooms. As a result, many people like to remove all the non-supporting walls for those rooms to create an open-concept home.

He said one remodeling job tore down those walls, then installed wooden beams on the ceiling where all the walls had once been located.

Even though there may be definite trends when it comes to remodeling todays homes, I always tell people that youre the one who has to look at it every day, Schock said. You need to be fully satisfied with everything. I can make whatever you want work, but you have to like it yourself first.

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Today we look at a few basement floor finishing options, with a definite prejudice towards those products offering a clean, sleek, and durable finishand with further preference given to those floorings that provide an easier manor of install for the moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer.

The recommended basement products of choice will be luxury vinyl tile (LVT), stone plastic composite (SPC), and the Dreamfloor collection of laminate flooring.

Notable products left off the list of potential basement options include ceramic tile and carpeting.

I dont like ceramic in the basement because youre basically installing something thats cold and rock hard, over concrete, resulting in a playing and living surface that offers zero impact forgiveness. Plus, cutting, fitting, gluing, then grouting the ceramic joints takes a relatively elevated skillset, a prerequisite we were hoping to avoid.

I avoid promoting carpet as a basement alternative, because I would rather our clientele not suffer a slow, lingering death due to mould, dust mites, and whatever other godforsaken creatures might be found nesting in carpet fibres.

Regardless of my slanted opinion, an article in a most recent edition of Home Improvement Retailing stated wall-to-wall carpeting, and for some reason, black luster kitchen cabinetry, were going to be two popular trends heading into the 2020s. In a related article, the Acme toy people are looking to reintroduce lawn darts and clacker balls to their summer-fun series of backyard toys.

My fear, and my theory, regarding the re-marketing of products best left in a time vault, especially the push to reintroduce carpeting as a viable flooring option, is that were living with a case of generational mismanagement. Essentially, the decision makers of the 1970s, who besides carpeting, introduced society to bell-bottomed jeans, polyester suits, the Hee Haw Honeys TV show, and the AMC Gremlin automobile, now have middle-aged children that have succeeded them in their marketing careers, presently making the same ill-conceived product decisions their parents made 50 years ago.

My suggestion: listen to your gut feeling, and always ask questions because if black cabinetry and carpeting are the supposed next best thing, I think the next 10 years is going to produce a slew of bad ideas.

Back in the basement, whether youve chosen to install a subfloor or not, a Dreamfloor laminate, SPC, or LVT floor are my choices of preferred flooring products.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so as far as which of the three products is the most attractive lies entirely on taste, since the texture and woodgrain features of each are relatively similar.

The LVT flooring does however offer a series of ceramic tile patterns, for those wanting a tile look, but with the cushion effect of a vinyl floor. For under $2 per square foot, the 12-millimetre Dreamfloor laminate is a great value, with its drop-click installation procedure as uncomplicated as you can get, while carrying a 35-year residential, five-year commercial warranty period.

Laminate products will need a foam underlay, with foam underlays differing based on the concrete floor conditions, or plywood underlay situation. So, be sure to discuss the basement conditions with your flooring retailer before choosing a foam underlay.

SPC floors are essentially a limestone/PVC composite, along with a foam backing fixed to the underside of each plank. As a result, the SPC plank works independently, and is ready to install directly over concrete, or a plywood subfloor, without the need of having to first lay an underlay foam. Selling for $2.50 to $3 per square foot, the SPC floor is a drop-click, 5.5-millimetre product, or about half the thickness of a quality laminate floor.

However, SPCs are every bit as tough as a laminate, offering a 30-year residential, 10-year commercial warranty package. The bonus, or advantage, of the thinner SPC is that its somewhat pliable in nature, which allows the SPC product to conform to those slight irregularities often found in concrete floors.

Next week, LVT flooring.

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EVERETT When Lynnwood resident Aristotle Roberts arrived at Paine Field at 3:12 p.m. on Monday from San Francisco International Airport, he was greeted with a bottle of Champagneas he became the one millionth passenger to pass through the terminal gates at the Snohomish County airport.

Just nine days before the anniversary of the opening of Paine Fields commercial terminal, the milestone was a big one for the small airport.

To celebrate, the airport awarded Robertswith one million days of free parking at Paine Field, two free round-trip flights to any destination served by Alaska Airlines or United Airlines from Paine Field, and the bottle of Dom Prignon.

Hitting a million passengers in under a year demonstrates the appreciation regional travelers have for Paine Field and the idea that you can use public-private partnerships to achieve civil projects to benefit the public, not only here in metro Seattle, but around the country, saidBrett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports, the firm that designed, built and operates the Paine Field passenger terminal.

A year into operations, Paine Field has already become a frequently used favorite of travelers around Snohomish County and Seattles North End who are relieved to no longer have to fight traffic down to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when flying to destinations along the West Coast. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have responded to that demand by adding flights at Paine Field.

When Paine Field first opened its passenger terminal on March 4 last year, Alaska Airlines was operating only three daily flights, the airport parking lots were practically empty, security lines were no more than a few passengers long, and the lounge, still awaiting construction of the Beechers cafe, was roomy, underpopulated and relaxed.

A year later, 24 daily flights operate out of the small Everett airport via United and Alaska Airlines, serving 12 cities in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. This month, Alaska Airlines announced upcoming nonstop service to Boise, Idaho, out of Paine Field that will begin in June. Monthly passenger traffic has increased from 47,428 travelers in March 2019, to 71,022 this February. The Beechers cafe is open and bustling around takeoff time, and the airports four parking lots are well populated. Last August, during the height of the summer travel season,Paine Field saw as many as 98,068 passengers.

Nonetheless, the airport still boasts a relaxed atmosphere and personal touches. The atrium where ticket counters are located has a hotel-lobby feel, and if you so choose, theres even a valet to help park your car. The promise of getting from the curb to your seat in the airport lounge in 10 minutes is still a reality with security lines that are never more than four or five passengers long. Even with short security lines, though, Smith urges travelers to arrive early to make airline workers preboarding processes easier.

Smithsaid his focus is still on maintaining quality service as the airport celebrates the past years growth.

I view this more as checking in to a hotel, he said. The problem with too much growth is its almost impossible to provide a personalized experience. Thats going to be the trick as we grow to maintain this level of service.

Smith treats Paine Field like his home away from home. In the lounge, he just had a telescope from a World War II battleship installed after he discovered it at an antique store in New York. When we stopped to take a look at the Beechers cafe that provides all the food at the airport, Smith pausedto pick up a crumb he spied on the cafes floor. Later, he seemed dismayed to note a barely detectable fray in the carpet by one of the terminals.

The terminal has worn well because we use quality materials, he said. Indeed, the terminals look only improved since the first flights took off from the airport last year.

Smiths attention to detail seems to be paying off with customers.

One traveler from British Columbia stopped Smith in the terminal to tell him what a happy surprise his Paine Field experience had been.

Its so un-airport-like. Its more like a home. The design creates a less stressful experience, the traveler told Smith.

For Jennifer Trumbull, anArmy engineer and writer who flies nearly every monthwith her partner and her service dog Sophie Anne, the convenience of Paine Field is that she gets to avoid highway traffic to get there.

Coming from the Marysville Armed Forces Reserve Center, Trumbull said she cant get out of work early enough to navigatetraffic all the way to Sea-Tac. Although she has had two early-morning flights from Paine Field get canceled and moved to afternoon flights, she said the convenience of getting to and from the Everett airport is worth it.

Flying out of Paine Field for the first time, Whidbey Island resident Fran Kendall said she was impressedbyhow stress-free the experience is, noting that the airport isnt busy and the staff are very nice. Kendallenjoyed her experience so much that she immediately went online to see where else she can fly to from Paine Field.

So whats in store for Paine Field?

Smith foresees a long life span for the airport andplans to continue improving the customer experience.

The airport will soon offer individual-sized luggage carts for travelers at no cost, and Smith is currently working on two larger projects to improve customer convenience:He is hoping to get approval from Snohomish County to create a cellphone waiting lot, and eventually hopes to have rental cars on site at the airport (right now, travelers have to take a shuttle van from rental car sites to the airport).

According to Smith, Paine Field iscurrently at its maximum capacity for flights, but he anticipates adding maybeone or two more destinations in the future, depending on what customers are most interested in.

Everyone asks for Hawaii, Smith said. Id love to see a Dallas or Chicago flight. We really serve nearly every major West Coast city right now, [and fly] as far east as Denver.

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Forget filing cabinets and flipcharts. Forget bland walls, cheap carpets and hospital-style lighting. Just forget everything that comes to mind from traditional office spaces because with the competition of stylish members clubs and cool co-working spaces, office design is finally being challenged, and in order to keep up offices are making their interiors more cosy and inviting. And its about time, too.

Innovative companies are trading cubicles for open, flexible office plans, with more inviting breakout areas for brainstorming, for meetings or even just to have lunch.

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One design that has particularly caught our eye is the Chicago-based Hightower office and showroom, designed by Casey Keasler of Casework interiors.

This commercial space features cool curves and pretty arches, with living room style seating, a terrazzo kitchen and semi-circle breakfast bar island transforming this office into something that feels, dare we say it, actually homely and inviting. Its the antidote to traditional offices.

Read Also:Ministry Of Sound Opens Co-Working Space

Female-led contract furniture company Hightower (with furniture, lighting and accessories so cool we want them for our own homes) wanted guests to feel welcomed and at home at their showroom in Chicago.

Hightower CEO and founder Natalie Hartkopf waited ten years before the perfect showroom became available at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. When she signed the lease for this place, she enlisted Casework to create a variety of moments to sit and rest tired feet after walking the 4 million square foot Chicago Merchandise Mart all day.

Read Also:9 Cool Co-Working Spaces In The UK

When creating the showroom, Keasler included living room-type niches so people can stop, sit and look through a coffee table book. We want guests to feel warm and welcomed without the traditional corporate vibe, she explains.

Traditional arches were paired with upside down arches to create vignettes into other rooms. So the arches help to separate the rooms and zone areas, while also keeping a sense of open-plan.

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Casework started with the furniture, then planned the architecture around it. From small scale to large usually its the other way around. When the arches were put into plan, Casework already knew exactly how each vignette would look. Furniture is often the last element we pull together but its one of the most important. Its what you rest on at the end of a long day or where you sit to have a meal with your family. Here, we began with the human experience and built our environment around how space would be used. Then, and only then is the architecture built to complement that.

From the custom blush pink 12 Boxplay sofa by Swedish furniture partner, Swedese, to the 37 Four Likes booth by Four Design in the atrium, the furniture could be at home in a restaurant or hotel as easily as an office.

Read Also: Inside Caseworks attic redesign

The colour palette is decidedly neutral with hints of everyday luxury like shearling and spun wool.

The kitchen and breakfast bar was designed to feel more like a kitchen where friends would sit and drink late into the evening. The bar features terrazzo from Concrete Collaborative, Hightowers Suspence light pendants and the Nadia Counter Stools.

Read Also:35 Strikingly Stylish Kitchen Breakfast Bar Ideas

North Carolina-based Haand Ceramics contributed pieces for the plate wall installation as well as the serving pieces on the open shelving.

Beyond Hightowers own furniture collections, they were able to curate remarkable pieces from exciting artisans. Casey and her team spent a great deal of time searching, finally deciding upon pieces not just for their beauty but based on the inspiring stories of the artists;family-founded, female-operated Concrete Collaborative (terrazzo and tiles), North Carolina-based Haand (porcelain pottery), and JuJu Papers (hand-printed wallpaper designs), to name a few.

Read Also:Stylish Study Ideas & Dreamy Home Office Design Ideas

Casey brought the focus back to the female founders with a wallpaper installation by Chicago artist, Laura Berger and Portland company Juju Papers.

The interiors were awarded best small showroom and best in show at NeoCon 2019.

With a rise in cosy co-working spaces, could this be the new style for cosy office design? We hope so.

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NIAGARA FALLS, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2020 / EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp. (TSXV:EHT) ("EHT") is pleased to provide an important update to shareholders on the valuation of its assets involved in the Dawa Industrial Housing Project in Ghana, in which EHT's current joint venture with United Construction and Investments (the "UCI-EHT JV") is a primary participant.

UCI-EHT Ghana Project 100,000 houses at Dawa Industrial Area.

In EHT's February 19, 2020, news release, we stated that the real property the Government of Ghana granted to the UCI-EHT JV, which is now owned by the JV, has been formally appraised at $64.3M USD ($73.3M CAD). As previously announced, this property will be the underpinning of the security for the construction of the homes to be built by the UCI-EHT JV We want/wish to reiterate that the UCI-EHT JV is 70% owned by EHT, which means that this (real) property is now an asset of the JV company, and therefore, EHT can now show this entire value amount on EHT's consolidated financial statements going forward. EHT will, through the course of the UCI-EHT JV, reduce the asset value in correlation with sales recorded on the income statement as it builds houses and sells them back to the Government of Ghana, as per EHT's contract therewith. As sales are recorded by the UCI-EHT JV, EHT will continue to make margin on the sale of the houses themselves, as well as on the materials EHT delivers to the UCI-EHT JV. Through this promising development, EHT has strengthened its balance sheet, while at the same time recorded a significant pipeline of sales, which we look forward to delivering on with our partners in Ghana.

About EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies

EHT delivers proprietary, turn-key energy solutions which are intelligent, bankable and sustainable. EHT's expertise includes the development of its ENERTEC module structures with full integration of smart energy solutions. Using a proprietary skin and foam core that is stronger than traditional wood or steel structural insulated panels, EHT provides exceptional thermal energy efficiency in modular homes, cold storage facilities, residential/commercial out buildings and emergency/temporary shelters. EHT works with its partners worldwide to erect the buildings on-site utilizing EHT staff and local crews. In addition to traditional support to established electrical networks, ENERTEC buildings excel where no electrical grid exists.

About ENERTEC

The EHT advanced ENERTEC Modular Wall and Roof System uses a proprietary skin and foam core that is stronger and more energy efficient than traditional wood or steel structures providing the highest ratings for energy efficiency. EHT works with its partners worldwide to erect the buildings on-site utilizing EHT staff and local crews. After installation, each structure can be furnished and finished to meet the customer's requirements including siding, tile, kitchens and bathrooms or segregated commercial rooms. The finished wall product can be shipped on pallets and delivered via rail, truck or water in standard formats.

At the core of the ENERTEC product line is the ENERTEC Embedded Solar Roof Module. Solar cells can be embedded in a proprietary fireproof skin resulting in substantial cost savings by eliminating heavy glass panels and aluminum racking required for traditional solar panels. Two barriers to greater adoption of solar energy are weight limitations of the roof on which solar panels could be deployed and onerous shipping and labour costs. A lighter product at a better price point will open a larger market for solar due to the faster return of capital investment especially for rural and remote users looking to go off-grid. Furthermore, the entire EHT embedded solar roof becomes a massive solar panel capable of producing significantly more energy than the home requires, allowing the structure to then become an important source of power for the local micro grid or large battery storage systems.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

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The statements herein that are not historical facts are forwardlooking statements. Forward-looking information relating to sales of the products (the "Opportunities") involves risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects, for the Opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although EHT believes that the assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking information on the Opportunities outlined in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. EHT disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that seven contractors are facing felony charges and 10 more were arraigned on misdemeanor charges in Providence District Court for failing to comply with a final order from the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CLRB). Two additional contractors reached agreements with CLRB as a result of this effort.

The charges here are serious; were not talking about cases where folks are dissatisfied with their paint color. These are hardworking Rhode Islanders who paid a lot of money for contractors to make improvements to their homes and were left high and dry, said Neronha in a statement. The defendants were given multiple opportunities to resolve their situations. Some took advantage of that opportunity. Others didnt. Those who didnt will now be held accountable, and this Office will pursue restitution to the homeowners and any fines owed.

All contractors in the state are required to register with the CLRB, a part of the Department of Business Regulation (DBR). When a complaint is filed against a contractor, the board determines whether the contractor is properly licensed with CLRB and whether the contractor performed work according to industry standards. Final orders are entered only after every effort is made to reach a resolution between the contractor and the complainant. Failure to comply can be prosecuted as a felony in Rhode Island if the amount of the money judgement combined with the CLRB fines is over $5,000, per the final order. Cases involving less than $5,000 constitute misdemeanors.

The CRLB works hard to ensure that homeowners who have suffered damages as a result of negligent work performed by contractors receive some form of justice. I am confident that these recent prosecutionsa direct result of interagency cooperation between our department and the Attorney Generals Officewill serve as a powerful deterrent to any contractors who believe they will not be held accountable for wronging Rhode Island homeowners, said Liz Tanner, director, DBR, in a statement.

The defendants charged yesterday with a felony violation are:

Paul Arruda, Paul Arruda Corporation

Defendant did not pay a sub-contractor, despite being paid himself in full by the homeowner. The homeowner has a lien on his home as a result.

Kevin Chaisty, KSC Construction

Homeowner contracted with KSC to remove and replace siding. Homeowner paid $8000 to the defendant, who failed to start the work on time. He still has not returned the deposit, despite his assurances that he would.

Felony warrants have been issued for:

Anthony Arena, Northwest Construction and Maintenance

After entering into a contractual agreement to perform work on the homeowners basement, the defendant cashed the checks provided by the homeowner and did not perform any of the work. The amount totaled over $10,000.00.

Robert Darling, Saintz Construction Co.

Homeowner paid nearly $30,000 and the defendant did not complete the project or return any funds. The work performed was not up to industry standards.

Rodolfo Hernandez, Statewide Construction Company

Defendant failed to complete any of the contracted work. The homeowner suffered $40,000 in damages and became homeless as a result.

Jose Jimenez, J&J Landscaping

Homeowner and J&J entered into a contract to replace existing driveway. The work performed would not meet industry standards and the company willfully failed to complete the project.

Richard Wilson, Custom Quality Home Services

Homeowner contracted with defendants company to construct an exterior fence. After the homeowner paid $15,000, the defendant failed to perform any work.

Eight contractors were arraigned on Feb. 19 on misdemeanor charges:

Nicholas Chamberlain, CAS Drywall

Ana Paulino Contreras, Paulino Construction

John Cronin Cronin Construction

Joshua Cruz, Eden Improvements

Joshua Gomes Building Concepts

Derek Penta Capital Home Improvements

Jose Reis J Reis Painting

Luis Rodrigues Lincoln Construction

Two contractors were arrested yesterday on bench warrants for failing to appear in court on February 19 for misdemeanor violations:

Zachary Brown, ZD Brown Construction

Joseph Grilo, A Touch of Class

Richard Bourque, Jr., Richard Bourque Enterprises, is scheduled to appear for arraignment on Feb. 26. There is a remaining warrant out for James Porter, J. Porter Concrete & Stone.

Im thankful for the work of our investigative team and to DBR for their partnership in this enforcement effort, Neronha said in a statement. Like any business in our state, contractors need to play by the rules. When they dont, we will take action on behalf of Rhode Island consumers.

Assistant Attorney General Meghan McDonough and Investigator John Rabbitt investigated and prosecuted these cases on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General. The cases were referred to the Office of the Attorney General by the Department of Business Regulation.

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The Inspired Home, Garden, and Gourmet Expo of Paso Robles will be gathering local businesses in SLO County for an inspirational two-day event Feb. 22 and 23.

Over the last three years, the legislature has passed many housing measures including reforms designed to prioritize quality jobs, transportation and affordable housing to fight income inequality. The workers building our homes are essential in reducing income inequality and Inspired Expo aims to support these workers and their families. This year, hundreds of local home improvement businesses will exhibit at the show Feb. 22nd and 23 at the Paso Robles Event Center as they showcase the positive influence their industry has been making on SLO Countys economy these past few years.

Local homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their home project budget without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. The Inspired Expo can help them do just that, by delivering more than 100 home improvement vendors to the Paso Robles Event Center over two days in February.

Instead of driving from one end of town to another, hours of DIY research, and visits to showrooms, homeowners can visit the Inspired Expo to meet every professional on their list including general contractors, landscapers, painting contractors, landscape designers and experts in flooring, kitchen and bath, cabinets, counter tops, tile, granite, appliances, solar energy, synthetic turf, HVAC, garage doors, windows, furniture, mattresses, and much more all from around San Luis Obispo County.

Local wineries will be hosting $5 wine tastings with all proceeds benefiting The Wellness Kitchen & Resource Center, a Templeton-based nonprofit that provides restorative nutrient-rich food, education, and resources to individuals with critical or chronic conditions.

This two-day event also includes gourmet food tasting, SLO Countys Best Chef Showdown, and hundreds of home improvement exhibitors.

EnjoySLO will be hosting the SLO County Best Chef Showdown at the Inspired Expos, which will gather four of SLO Countys best chefs in a head-to-head competition. Three industry professionals will be judging in a blind setting. The winner receives the title of Chef Showdown Champion and will claim a $1,000 cash prize!

The Peoples Choice winner will receive a gorgeous hand-forged gyuto knife made by Bruno Medieros of Medieros Knives. The competition begins at 12 p.m. and the last two standing chefs will compete with a mystery box starting at 2 p.m. Winners will be announced Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

The community is encouraged to visit this inspirational two-day event at the Paso Robles Event Center on Feb. 22nd and 23. Admission and parking are free.

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A crew from ICC Commonwealth working on the roof and lens room exterior of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla in Feburary 2020. [photo courtesy Meghan Agresto]

The iconic Currituck Beach Light Station, which celebrates the 145th anniversary of the beacons lighting on December 1, is in the process of receiving an off-season face lift.

Part of the roof at the top of the 162-foot tall tower is currently being repaired by the same company that moved the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in 1999.

International Chimney, which is now known as ICC Commonwealth, will have two people working here for about a month to disassemble the lighthouse roof cornice, said Light Station site manager Meghan Agresto.

The cornice is the ornamental molding hanging along the bottom edge of the roof of the lens room, which houses the original first order Fresnel lens that shines a beam of light for three seconds that can be spotted up to 18 miles away.

They are also working a bit on the lantern glass, making sure no disparate metal is touching in the frame around the lantern glass, Agresto said. And they will be sealing and painting the lower cast iron belt courses.

The cornice pieces will then be recast and put back into place later this spring.

Back at ground level, local contractors The Martin Boys are removing rotted wood from both the Keepers House and the Little Keepers House.

They replaced part of the front decking of the Little Keepers House and all of the decking of the southwest porch on the Keepers House, along with some girders, Agresto said.

The Martin Boys also have used some of the wood siding left over the renovations of the buildings in the 1980s that had been stored under the the porch of the Little Keepers House to replace siding and construct four new window sills.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that the weight/rope sash system that existed in the Keepers House still exists, Agresto said.

The Currituck Beach Light Station is owned by Outer Banks Conservationists, Inc., which began restoring the site in 1980 after it had been abandoned by the Coast Guard four decades earlier.

The last brick-and-mortar lighthouse built in North Carolina, which contains one million bricks and weight 9 million pounds, will reopen to the public for the climbing season on March 14.

More information can be found at the Currituck Beach Light Station official website and Facebook page.

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