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School is out for the summer and Derby Public School officials are using the break to get a major roofing project done at Derby Hills Elementary.

Derby Hills, built in 1986, has a 20-year-old roof, which is near the end of its service life, said Joe Dessenberger, director of operations at USD 260.

Thus, the school at 2230 N. Woodlawn is receiving a completely new roof on all areas except for its most recent addition, Dessenberger said.

The work will cover 57,346 square feet and its cost of $490,000 was approved by the school board. However, due to some changes, that cost has been reduced to $468,000.

The roof is being paid for by utilizing the remaining funds from the 2012 bond issue after all other projects were closed out and all outstanding invoices were paid or credits were received from contractors, he said.

The work is being done by Mahoney Roofing of Wichita and got underway on May 26.

It will have one crew on the job

in June and then add another crew next month. Thats to ensure that the job is done before school starts up again in August.

This project is at the tail end of a long series of roof projects that stemmed from the bond.

We replaced substantial sections of all roofs on all elementary schools with the exception of Derby Hills and Park Hill with the 2012 bond, Dessenberger said. We still need to address end-of-life roofs on the Administrative Center, Educational Support Center, maintenance and operations, transportation, and within a few years, Park Hill.

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) A Wichita roofing company said people are driving around claiming to be with them.

John Rhoden, owner of Rhoden Roofing said he's received two calls from people claiming to spot a fake Rhoden employee. The imposter has even gone as far as to put a Rhoden decal on their truck. One of the fakes was spotted dumping trash at Rhoden's old business location. The other was spotted speeding on the road.

"Our biggest concern is that they're going to do a job or maybe say they're going to do job and ask for money up front in our name, then a customer writes a check out to them and they don't do any work," said Rhoden.

Rhoden said you can spot an imposter because the fake decals do not have Rhoden's correct phone number on the trucks. Rhoden said the company also does not go door to door to solicit.

Rhoden's correct number is 316-927-2233.

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Eatontown, NJ, June 14, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Roofinox, the leading manufacturer of architectural stainless steel, joined with nearly 20 other leading sheet metal product manufacturers at N.B. Handy's May-Chinery Show to demonstrate the latest array of materials and equipment to contractors and architects from around the country. Held at the N.B. Handy Machinery Group headquarters in Lynchburg, Va., the event was dedicated to the newest and preferred machinery product lines representing the general sheet metal, architectural metal fabrication and HVAC construction industries.

"We only chose the top vendors in their fields," says Paul Seufer, general manager of the N.B. Handy Machinery Group. "This two-day open house offered nearly 100 of our customers the ability to experiment with each product line in a hands-on, learning environment.

"Roofinox was chosen to participate in our May-Chinery Show based on its high-quality selection of stainless steel roofing products. Contractors and architects alike are increasingly embracing these products for their long-lasting performance in severe climates and superior aesthetics, which over time replicate the patina of lead-coated copper roofing materials," adds Seufer.

"We are always available when N.B. Handy calls," says Dave Rowe, vice president at Roofinox America. "The event provided a wonderful opportunity to address the roofing needs of contractors and architects based throughout the United States. Beauty and longevity are the foundation of our products, which we were happy to demonstrate in this highly informative and interactive forum. The turnout and enthusiasm shown by all who attended surpassed everyone's expectations."

Roofinox provides a range of tin-plated (Terne) products designed to offer long-term sustainability and corrosion-resistance for wall-cladding, flashing, rainware, interior design and virtually all forms of roofing applications. Roofinox Tin-plated (Terne) also remains the only tin-plated stainless steel product specifically developed and manufactured for roll forming and fabricating.

Originally developed to withstand the harsh climatic conditions found in Central Europe, the complete Roofinox Stainless Steel product line is ideal for applications ranging from rural, urban and light industrial areas to historic and commercial sites and extreme coastal environments. With ongoing exposure to the elements, Roofinox Tin-plated (Terne's) surface can be expected to develop an elegant matt grey patina finish over time.

A perfect substitute for lead-coated copper, zinc/tin-zinc coated copper, Terne-coated materials, galvalume and lead, Roofinox Tin-plated (Terne) is available in coil or sheet. Materials can be ordered by themselves so customers can do their own forming or prefabricated by a Roofinox distributor.

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About N.B. Handy Company Founded in 1891, N.B. Handy Company services commercial and residential contractors in HVAC and Roofing throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. Armed with a staff of approximately 350 employees and high-level consultative services, the company is dedicated to developing relationships and creating programs that support customer business growth. For more information please call 800-284-6242 or visit http://www.nbhandy.com.

About Roofinox America Roofinox America is the U.S. arm of Roofinox International, a supplier of quality stainless steel specifically designed for roofing and roll-forming in Europe. The company began in 1997 focused on the design and manufacture of enhanced stainless steel building envelope products. Today, Roofinox is a market leader in regions where harsh environmental conditions demand durable, long-lasting and sustainable roofing materials.

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At the Slaughter Roofing Cancer Tennis Tournament, it's all about community support.

With all the money raised being directly donated to the American Cancer society, the tournament relies on sponsors and teams to keep afloat.

Nobody better represents that support than the Krammer family.

Along with being a food donor supplying competitors and spectators with breakfast burritos during Monday's matches the Cafe Mexicali owners entered a slew of teams in the tournament.

Between father Rick, mother Rosalie, children, Seth, Matt and Camille, and son-in-law Joe Stieber, the Krammers account for six teams in the field of more than 100.

"We always play to support it." Seth said. "It's for a good cause, plus it's a chance for some family competition."

And, despite that competitiveness, the Krammers have a support system most would love to have. That support was on full display Monday night, as the team of Seth and Matt played in the this year's opening match.

As they pushed through the wind and heat, the rest of the family was in the bleachers cheering them on, making water runs and making sure they had anything else they needed.

Mike Usher, who has been involved in running this tournament since its beginning 38 years ago, stressed the importance of families like the Krammers in keeping it as successful as it has been.

"There are so many more things today to compete for people's interest," Usher said. "People like (the Krammers), donating the food and putting the teams together, really keep this running and help us maximize what we can donate."

Carolyn Gattis, who also has contributed to the tournament for a number of years, echoed Usher's thoughts. She added how crucial not only the Krammers, but everybody who participates is to the cause.

"By the generosity of the community through donating food or money, or just playing, we are able to put every dollar to work," she said.

Though the Krammers play a big part in donating to the tournament, and being able to compete against each other, there is something bigger that has kept them coming back for the past eight years.

"It's a great chance to keep something we love doing together," Rosalie Krammer said. "As kids get older and get married and have children and have their lives, it's a great opportunity to spend some time together as a family."

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nine California counties have been awarded a total of $270 million for local jail construction and improvement projects. Allocated by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), the conditional lease-revenue bond financing established in the governors 2016-17 budget and in Senate Bill 844 was earmarked for counties that have not yet received jail improvement funding, or that so far have received only partial funding, according to a statement by the BSCC.

The legislation requires counties to improve housing with an emphasis on expanding program and treatment space, to create in-custody mental health or treatment space, and to establish space for reentry services, according to a statement by BSCC. The awarded counties each proposed projects that provide in-person visitation and plans to address inmate sexual abuse.

Twelve counties submitted funding requests totaling $366 million. Ultimately, however, only Contra Costa, Placer, Plumas, El Dorado, Mendocino, Lassen, Mono and Modoc counties were awarded improvements funds. Napa County, which did not have to submit a formal application, was awarded $20 million to address earthquake damage sustained in 2014.

Following Governor Jerry Browns 2011 realignment effort, responsibility for non-violent, low-level offenders has been transferred to county facilities. Since then, state budgets have included financing to help counties adapt to new populations in local jails through improvement of facilities and construction of space for programming designed to reduce recidivism, according to a statement by BSCC. Applicants were required to submit documentation showing the percentage of inmates being held pending trial and a description of any current risk-assessment pretrial release program.

Improvements supported by this most recent round of BSCC funding include:

The proposed $70 million would replace beds in the outdated Martinez Detention Facility with a new 118,907-square-foot, high-security, 416-bed West County Reentry, Treatment and Housing Facility. The facility will include seven high-security housing units, a reentry services complex, a child/parent contact visitation center, program offices, administration areas and a medical/psychiatric services clinic.

A $30 million award will support an expansion of the existing South Placer Jail to include a 60-bed re-entry mens housing unit and a 60-bed female minimum-security housing unit, allowing the county to decommission outdated beds. This project will allow the county to offer new education, life skills and behavioral training programs, and support the construction of a vocational shop facility.

BCSS funding will support the construction of a new 60-bed jail with two non-rated medical treatment rooms to replace the countys current jail. The $25 million project would also add program and treatment rooms, a medical clinic, support services and a new Day Reporting Center adjacent to the new jail.

A $25 million allocation will also support an expansion of the existing Placerville Jail Facility with a two-story addition to provide visitation, classification, program space, medical, mental health, education, drug counseling, life skills, inmate reentry services and female housing units.

This project would construct two new standalone building additions next to the existing Mendocino County Jail. The main building would house a 60-bed Special Needs Housing Unit (SNHU), resulting in a net gain of 40 beds after the decommissioning of outdated beds. The SNHU will include recreation yards, program spaces and a medical/dental/mental health clinic. The second smaller building would serve as a visitor center.

Lassen Countys $25 million allocation will focus on remodeling existing dormitory housing to create new housing and program space for female inmates, new medical/mental health housing, and new program and treatment space. Additional remodeling will provide new food service and culinary arts facilities and a new standalone multi-use reentry/vocational training center.

The proposed $25 million project would construct two new buildings to replace the existing facility on a new site. The main building would provide housing, control, administration, public lobby, visitation, program space, recreation, intake area and a medical/dental/mental health clinic, resulting in a net gain of 48 beds. The smaller second building is a kitchen that would be attached to the main building with a secure covered walkway.

Modoc County qualified for approximately $24.5 million in funding to build a new standalone replacement for its existing jail. The proposed Modoc County Adult Rehabilitation Facility would provide housing, program space, visitation, intake/booking space, a medical/mental health treatment area, public spaces and administration spaces.

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Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco sent Jeremy Maclin a text message last week when the free agent was in the middle of his visit with the Buffalo Bills. Flacco, a South Jersey resident, met Maclin a few times while the wide receiver was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

"Come on down here and see what Baltimore is like," Flacco said he wrote in the message.

Less than two months earlier, Flacco supported his highly scrutinized receiving corps and said that he didn't feel like the Ravens needed to draft or sign another pass catcher because they already enough talent on their roster. But that doesn't mean the 10th-year quarterback wasn't ready to embrace one or even two wide receiver additions.

After Tuesday's start of the three-day mandatory minicamp, Flacco said he was excited about the addition of Maclin, who agreed to a two-year deal with the team Monday, and his interest was clearly piqued by the availability of Eric Decker, whose release from the rebuilding New York Jets became official Tuesday.

"Eric would be a great guy, too, especially losing Dennis[Pitta] and getting a guy who can go inside, go outside and can run and separate and do a lot of those things, " Flacco said. "He's been a great receiver and he's played with some good quarterbacks. I'm sure he's been coached up. Listen, I've seen what he can do. Anytime you add players like that, it's going to be good for your team."

It isn't clear yet if the Ravens will be serious players for Decker, who made it through just three games last year because of hip and shoulder injuries but he's otherwise been a picture of durability and production. Probably most impressive, Decker has 51 touchdowns in 81 games since 2011.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh was noncommittal about whether the team will pursue the 30-year-old, saying it is general manager Ozzie Newsome's decision.

"Ozzie is working really hard on that stuff right now," Harbaugh said. "That is something that remains to be seen, but we are always [looking] for good players. We always want to add competition, but there are a lot of factors that go into that."

However, in a conference call with permanent seat license holders later Tuesday night, owner Steve Bisciotti said the team is prioritizing an offensive lineman, not another receiver, with its remaining cap space.

What is clear is the Ravens already feel much better about their wide receiver group than they did last week. Maclin, 29, arrived in Baltimore Tuesday afternoon to sign a two-year deal that is worth as much as $11 million, according to NFL Network. He could be on the practice field as early as Wednesday.

The Ravens envision the former Eagle and Kansas City Chief, who is just one year removed from catching 86 passes for 1,088 yards and seven touchdowns, fitting in perfectly with outside speedsters Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman.

"He can have a big impact," Harbaugh said. "He is a proven player, he knows how to play. He knows how to be effective in this specific passing game, which is a big plus. I expect him to be a great player."

The Ravens still have other offensive questions and they don't have much salary cap space to address them. Coming off back-to-back seasons where they have failed to gain much traction on the ground, the Ravens badly need to discover their running game to take some pressure off of Flacco.

Their offensive line still is unsettled at right tackle, where the much-maligned James Hurst is currently the starter, and at center, where John Urschel, Ryan Jensen and Matt Skura are in the mix.

They have significant health questions at tight end with Benjamin Watson (Achilles) and Maxx Williams (knee) coming off significant surgeries and Crockett Gillmore dealing with a hamstring strain, the latest ailment to sideline the fourth-year tight end.

On top of that, offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg did not distinguish himself as a play caller after he took over for Marc Trestman last season.

However, the team's lack of another proven commodity at wide receiver and their failure to add offensive players at skill positions, aside from running back Danny Woodhead, seemed to overwhelm those other concerns, at least among the fan base. Before the addition of Maclin, the Ravens had just three receivers on their roster who caught a pass in an NFL regular-season game last year.

Wallace is coming off his third career 1,000-yard season and Perriman has made play after play in the various offseason minicamps. The Ravens also believe that a few of their younger receivers, including Michael Campanaro (River Hill) and Chris Moore, are capable of stepping into bigger offensive roles.

"If you've been out here, you can definitely see that guys are playing well," Flacco said. "They are playing really fast. They are playing confident. That's all you can ask for. When we come out here and do it and rep it each day with the guys that are out there playing, you're going to do nothing but get better and better and better.

"It's like I said earlier, everybody is working really hard and we have a lot of guys that can play and be explosive. I think you can see that. I know you were able to see that today. Throughout the offseason, I've been able to see it. When you have the time back there to go through your read and do things, those guys are breaking open from defenders and getting downfield, it's some exciting stuff."

On Perriman specifically, Flacco said, "You can just see the confidence in his eyes. That's the first thing. Then when you go out there, it's kind of back to how I felt probably the first couple of practices his rookie year, when he was running by people. You could tell he had something. He's back to that level running and his confidence is at an all-time high, I think. It's exciting to see."

Of course, Ravens officials understand there is some skepticism. Wallace faded in the second half last year. Perriman missed his rookie season with a knee injury and never got on the same page with Flacco last year. Campanaro has struggled to stay healthy and Moore played just 162 offensive snaps all last season and finished with seven catches.

That's where Maclin comes in. He has a track record with 474 catches for 6,395 yards and 46 touchdowns in seven NFL seasons, and he has the ability to play both on the outside and in the slot.

"I'm not a scout or a coach, but I think he's a pretty decent football player," Woodhead said. "Any time that talent is added, I think it's a good thing, because that's going to help our team. Obviously, we trust the front office, the coaches and everyone. We're the players, we're going to do everything that we can do and we trust them to bring in guys like Jeremy. I think everyone is excited. It's just going to be important to us as a team to gel together. I think we have an opportunity to have a good team."

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MOLINE The inside of The Historic 5th Avenue Building looks more like a war zone than the future $18 million four-star hotel it will become.

City officials, including Mayor Stephanie Acri, were on hand to take a tour of the building Tuesday evening. The building is located at 1630 5th Ave.

Kirk Whalen, vice president of Heart of America Group, was very excited about the many historic features of the building.

"We have already taken out about 50 dumpsters of material, but the basement was full of a lot of historic fixtures which we saved," Mr. Whalen said. "We are going to repurpose everything we can."

Mr. Whalen said the focus on the project is to get it done correctly.

"Our vision is long term," Mr. Whalen said. "It will be ready to open when it is ready."

Old lamp shades, exit signs and even an exercise bike were among the items found in the building during the demolition work.

What were once offices is now a large, open space with piles of old ceiling tiles, plaster and debris on the floor.

Caleb Rogers, architect for Heart of America Group, said that most hotel brands offer a prototype of what they would want their hotels to look like.

"We provide a better property and more amenities to our guest than those prototype places," Mr. Rogers said. "So even if we did say the specific hotel that will be here, that probably wouldn't give you the exact flavor of the type of space that we are going to have."

Ray Forsythe, planning and development director, said this was one of the most exciting projects that is going to happen in downtown Moline.

"I think it is going to transform where we are today and where we are going to go in the future," Mr. Forsythe said. "They bring people that don't normally live in Moline to Moline."

He also said that hotels are the best uses for buildings because of the tax revenue that will be generated.

Once completed, the hotel will have more than 100 rooms, which will be located on the second through eighth floors.

Mr. Whalen said restoring the building to make it historically accurate and function as a hotel was not going to be an easy task. Nor will it be cheap, as the company estimates spending between $500,000 to $700,000 and at least five months of work just to make the building historically accurate.

The building also needs a new roof, window replacement and elevator housing. New windows will be soundproof, which should deflect the sound of passing trains, Mr. Whalen said.

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A ductless air conditioner can be the best option for cooling an older home or an addition built without the proper ductwork. Portable and window mounted air conditioners have limits and take up space, but a ductless air conditioner is installed directly on a wall or ceiling and operates as seamlessly as a central air conditioner system.

Retrofitting a home to install central air conditioning can cost thousands of dollars. As you'd expect, a ductless unit is a fraction of that cost. There is no labor involved to run ductwork throughout a home. Instead, a mini-split ductless air conditioner consists of a compressor/condenser that is installed outdoors, but instead of it having a large cooling coil outside, each room is equipped with a small and quiet indoor fan and cooling unit, which is typically installed high on a wall near the ceiling or on the ceiling.

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A small hole is cut through the wall to run the refrigerant lines, condensate drain, power, and control cables to and from the central outdoor unit. Most units are about seven inches deep and can be installed flush into a wall or ceiling.

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A home setup with one of these in units in each room will stay cool throughout the hottest days of summer. Each indoor unit has its own thermostat and can be set to the desired temperature for each room, which is a great advantage over many central air systems. If your kids like to sleep in a toasty room, but you like it cool, everyone is happy with a ductless system.

A remote control is included with a ductless system so there is no reaching up to change any settings on the actual unit, and most come with a variety of settings to maximize energy used and can switch between a fan and air conditioner. Another advantage to a ductless air conditioner is a more effective air filtering system which is located on each unit, instead of one central air filter for a whole system.

Ductless air conditioners are available at your local Home Depot as well as Amazon.

The best single room system come from Pioneer for only $728. If you need to move up to an entire 3 or 4 bedroom home setup, Gree's three-unit system for $2,303 will work well or you can upgrade to Pioneer's four-unit system, starting at $4,195. Gree also builds other unit sizes as well. The one pictured at the top of this post, for example, is part of Gree's $2,000 two-unit system.

But sometimes, the temperature isn't the only thing worth considering. For maximum air movement, this Pioneer ductless AC is rated at 48,000 BTU cooling and 49,500 BTU heating. As bonus, it's also built for a recessed install, making it virtually unnoticeable, but it'll cost you with $3,258 price tag.

Remember: If you need cooling and heating, be sure to look for a ductless air conditioner that includes a heat pump.

Keep cool out there.

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