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Over the course of 149 years, the YMCA constantly evolved to fit the needs of Kokomo. Now, one more time, the old Y building at the corner of Union and Walnut streets will play a role that, in a way, represents a return to its roots.

Just last month it was announced the historic YMCA, now empty after the completion of a new facility across the street, would be remodeled to serve a new purpose in the City of Firsts. A $6.5 million private investment would see the structure transformed into an apartment complex to fit the need for housing in downtown Kokomo. While the building will no longer be a YMCA, looking back at the Ys history in Kokomo its easy to see that for nearly 150 years the YMCA has evolved and morphed to serve the community.

But, the Ys beginnings in serving the community came before the organization even had a dedicated building in Kokomo. Thats because prior to being a focal point for fitness, as they are now in the United States, YMCAs primarily acted as evangelical organizations. In 1868, when the Young Mens Christian Association first came to Kokomo, it did just this.

According to Dave Dubois, who recently retired as the Kokomo Ys CEO, the YMCA is rooted overseas in London, where an individual by the name of George Williams saw a need for a Bible study targeting young men who moved to cities to work during the Industrial Revolution. This model became a reality in 1844.

What he witnessed was these guys getting paid a decent wage for the day, said Dubois. They lived at work basically. Sometimes they shared beds because there was one bed for two or three guys rotating work shifts. When they were off, these young men with money and time and freedom were making some poor choices. It was the proverbial wine, women, and song. He was a young devout Christian man, and he said he wanted to start a Bible study. In the first meeting there were 12 young guys he worked with.

From there, the organization spread overseas, and in 1868, a local judge by the name of Samuel Davis donated the use of rooms on the second floor of a building in downtown Kokomo just north of Mulberry Street and on the east side of Main. These rooms became the modest beginnings of the Y locally, and $600 was raised to furnish the first YMCA, according to a historic newspaper clipping provided by the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library.

What the YMCA was in those days was a strictly Evangelical Christian organization. From some of our original historical documents, this was true in the 1870s. It was meant to expand the kingdom of God, said Dubois. It was an organization for exactly what it said, young men who were Christians. What they did in the 1870s and 1880s in Howard County was essentially organize and execute revivals. So, they brought traveling evangelists to town and set up in all the hamlets and townships in Howard County. They brought evangelists to town and did tent revival meetings.

Then the local organization entered a dormant period in the late 1880s. Dubois said little record exists of the YMCAs evangelical activities during this period. However, in 1909 the organization was revived.

Similar to how local campaigns helped raised funding for the new Y downtown, Howard County citizens and businesses contributed to the original YMCA building on the corner of Union and Walnut streets.

The community raised $140,000 for the first structure, which had its first cornerstone laid on June 8, 1910, by then-Gov. Thomas R. Marshall. The YMCA building was completed in 1911, and it served a purpose that was also much different than its newer counterpart serves today.

The original four-story structure called for 57 rooms that could be rented out to young men. It contained the original gymnasium, a pool, dining facilities, and even a bowling alley was included in the basement as part of the original plans. According to Dubois, its not clear how long the bowling alley remained, but it eventually became a rifle, pistol, and archery range. Also, a smoking room, lounge areas, and even a library were included for residents.

Similar to how the YMCA got its start overseas, the idea of providing lodging was to have a facility for young men to stay at that offered a Christian focus within the community. Also, the YMCA at the time fostered a very different environment than it does now.

According to Dubois, women were excluded from becoming members at that time. Also, children only were allowed into the facility once a week, on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for one hour, to play basketball in the gym.

Of course, over the years the community center continued to evolve and underwent multiple additions and remodels.

In 1957, the Kokomo Ys first expansion took place. Again, the community raised funding to construct a second gymnasium, which was built on what was a courtyard at the time. This is also when what would become the racquetball court would be added, but at the time the space served as a handball court since racquetball wasnt invented until the 1960s.

The last major addition to the original YMCA occurred in 1965. With this, the natatorium was added to replace the original pool that was in the basement of the facility.

The final big change for the facility that didnt include an addition occurred in 1983.

The locker rooms were expanded in the basement. Also, the third floors housing was removed and replaced with what served as the facilitys fitness center until it closed. Upstairs, the Ys remaining 24 rooms became storage space.

The Ys rooms were going out of vogue, so to speak, said Dubois. It was not the main focus of what the Y was doing anymore. The Y was shifting as well, and it was becoming much more of what we know today If it was still there, the remnants of the old cafeteria were removed, and they made the addition of a towel service. Those are the main things that happened in 1983. They were modernizing a 70-year-old building to meet the needs of the community.

Of course, with each expansion, Dubois noted that every change came about as a result of changing times. This, he indicated, always played a role in decisions made in changing the facility. But regardless of the era, the former CEO said the YMCA has touched many lives in the Howard County, and even after its no longer a Y, the old building will continue to play a role in the growth of the community.

I think Ill always believe this, that the Y plays a critical role in the life of a community in many, many ways, said Dubois. I think Kokomo has been deeply enriched because weve had a strong Y for a very long time. Im excited about (the remodel). I think its extremely cool. Its sort of a circle thats closed when you think people will be living there again. Its like its served this full cycle of life, and its coming back to its origins.

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Were through the Senior Bowl, the Super Bowl, the Combine, the first two waves of free agency and, now, several Pro Days. To cite Bill Belichick: No Days Off.

With a few more to come between now and draft weekend, heres my second 2017 NFL mock draft. Dig in. Dont agree? Let me hear about it. Tweet me at @PSchrags or email me atPeterSchrager@gmail.com.

Garrett is the unanimous top prospect in this draft class. The Browns are wealthy with draft picks (six of the top 65), but they shouldnt get cute here. Take the best guy on the board. Garrett is the top prospect in this class and a franchise cornerstone.

I expect the 49ers, who signed many players tofiscally sound deals in free agency, to look at offers for the second overall pick. A talent-starved roster coming into this offseason, San Francisco could be willing to parlay the second pick into a bunch of others. But what if it keeps the choice?

I wouldnt be surprised if the Ninerswent defensive line for the third straight year with their first-round selection. Thomass stock skyrocketed at the Combine, and hes local with a loaded resume from Stanford. Tremendous kid, great family, and a heck of a franchise cornerstone up front for San Francisco. Thomas, DeForest Buckner, and Erik Armstead could make for a scary defensive line for years to come.

Its not often you see a safety taken in the top three, but I think the Bears pluck the tone-setter out of Baton Rouge if the first two picks fall this way. Adams, whose father, George, played for the Giants in the 1980s, is a punishing hitter who roams the middle.

Adams was the rare bright spot in a forgettable 2016 LSU season. He is adefensive leader, a vocal guy and someone who can play right away. A scud missile from the safety spot, he can bring a toughness to the Chicago defensive backfield thats been missing in recent years.

For the 11th straight year, the Jaguars won free agency with big-name signings in March. With all the additions, how they use the No. 4 pick will be awfully interesting. The Jaguars D was coming on toward the second half of last season, brings back just about everyone and added A.J. Bouye and Calais Campbell to the mix. But I dont think theyre done.

Allen is a man. And with Campbell at 31 years old, theres a good mentor-student element to this. In a division with Marcus Mariota, Andrew Luck and mabye Tony Romo, you can never have enough big bodies up front. There are some minor concerns about Allens shoulder. Minor.

The 6-6 dynamo is my favorite tight end to enter the NFL Draft in years. Big body, can block and can move. Is top five too high? Have you seen the way Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce are utilized in their teams game plans? Howards an absolute stud, and just because Tennessee has a few tight ends on the roster doesnt mean it wouldnt scoop him up this high.

The Jets take the first quarterback off the board. Trubisky had a solid Combine performance, silencing critics who thought he was sub-6-foot-2, and exhibited solid footwork and athleticism. The Jets arent rolling into the 2017 season with Christian Hackenberg, Josh McCown and Bryce Petty as their quarterbacks. If Trubisky is on the board, they grab him.

This is one of the most loaded defensive back drafts in years, and Los Angeles is a prime spot for one of the two highly rated Ohio State defensive backs. I like Hooker, the 6-foot-1, do-everything free safety with incredible ball skills.

There have been comparisons made to Ed Reed. In 2016, Hooker intercepted seven balls and broke up four others. The Chargers are quietly building one of the better young defenses in the league in terms of talent. I love their roster on that side of the ball. Hooker would be a fantastic addition.

Fournette weighed in at 240 pounds and ran a 4.5 40-yard-dash at the Combine. He could end up running an even faster one on his Pro Day. There seems to be no baggage, and he could go even higher than this. I love this fit for Carolina and for Fournette.

So, Foster wasnt so polite to a hospital employee and was sent home from the Combine. Outrage everywhere. I asked around, and to the great dismay of many on TV and on Twitter, not many in the NFL seemed to care much, one way or the other, about his outburst.

Foster can be the NFLs next great young linebacker. That matters more. Luke Kuechly's name has been brought up as a comparison. Not a bad one, there. The Bengals lost a lot on their offensive line this offseason, but I think they go with another stud defensive player for Paul Guenthers D.

Lattimore could go anywhere from No. 2 to 15 in this draft, and I think Buffalo is a sweet spot at 10. The loss of Stephon Gilmore opens a need at the cornerback spot, and Lattimore could be the perfect battery mate with Ronald Darby. A 6-foot uber-athlete who can do it all, Lattimore overcame hamstring issues to win the starting job in 2016 and excel, earning All-Big Ten honors.

Barnett broke Reggie Whites sacks record at Tennessee and had more than 10 sacks in three different seasons while playing in the SEC. Production, production, production. I still see him as a top-15 guy. Could the Saints go offense? Sure, but I think they beef up with a pass rusher instead.

With six picks in the top 65, the Browns can do a multitude of things (including packaging a bunch of them in an attempt to lure Kirk Cousins or Jimmy G from their respective teams), but if there are no trades (I honestly believe there will be), they have to go with a quarterback, here.

Everyone jumped off the Kizer bandwagon after the Combine. Not sure why. The analysts said he underwhelmed, but several of the sources I spoke with said he actually threw the ball pretty well. Having grown up just a few miles from Cleveland, theres a fun connection here too. A pro-style QB in college and a big 6-4 frame built for the AFC North, I like Kizer for the Browns more than Deshaun Watson if both are still on the board. I like Trubisky to Cleveland more than both of them, but I think hes off the board by 12.

I dont think the Cardinals are bluffing when they say theyre interested in a young quarterback. Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton are fine for 2017, but beyond? Its time to start considering a young gun. Watson saved his biggest games for the biggest stages. Thats the good. He tossed 32 interceptions in college. Thats the bad.

I dont envision Arizona being up this high in the draft too often. Getting a Heisman finalist on the depth chart behind the 2003 winner isnt a bad idea. The wrinkle, here? Carson Palmers little brother, Jordan Palmer, has been working out with Watson for years. He speaks the world of him. Good torch passing deal here.

I dont think Philadelphia is done adding playmakers for Carson Wentz just because itadded Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith. Im a big fan of Williams, the 6-foot-3 receiver who torched Pitt for more than 200 yards last season. He ran a 4.5 40-yard-dash at his Pro Day and looks the part of an NFL No. 1. Coming off a broken neck, hehad a breakout season and has been compared to everyone from Demaryius Thomas to Plaxico Burress. Alshon Jeffery or not, I like this fit.

McKinley is a rather polarizing prospect, as some evaluators I speak with say hes a first-round pick all day long, while others say hes more of a top-50 guy. I like him going to Indianapolis, a team thats been loading up on defensive pieces but can still use an edge rusher to replace Robert Mathis. McKinley had 10 sacks and 18 tackles for a loss during his senior season. He got better every year in Westwood. His stock is still on the rise.

I seem to be a lot higher on Humphrey than other mock draft pundits. Oh well. Ill ride with the star of the Alabama defensive backfield from last season. The son of NFL running back Bobby Humphrey, he was a stud at the well-known Hoover High and a prime recruit of Nick Sabans. An opportunistic player who started for two seasons in Tuscaloosa, Humphrey forced three fumbles and intercepted two passes in 2016. Baltimore already has added Brandon Carr and Tony Jefferson to itsdefensive backfield but might not be done.

Ive seen Peppers go as high as top five in some mock drafts. He may very well. Or he can go somewhere in the 20-32 range.The scintillating past of Peppers repertoire is his versatility. The confounding part may be just where he fits best. He had a great week in Indianapolis and is a competitor. Curious to see how the NFL views him; and in this case Greg Manusky.

Reddick was one of the biggest winners of the Combine and has enjoyed a meteoric rise since the start of the college football season. The Camden, N.J., native played for Matt Rhule in college and led the nation with 22.5 tackles for a loss in 2016. At 6-1, 240, he can fly off the edge. I love the idea of Reddick playing either the outside or the inside in Dick Lebeaus 3-4. The Titans have two of the top 18 picks. I think they go defense with at least one of them.

I won'tbe shocked if McCaffrey goes somewhere in the top 15. The hype is real, 10 bench press reps or not. I had an NFL offensive coach tell me he likes him for his offense even more than Fournette. The Bucs already added DeSean Jackson this offseason; I have them doubling down on offense. McCaffrey to the Bucs.

The first offensive lineman off the boards is Bolles, the big boy out of Utah. At 6-5, 300 pounds with tremendous feet, Bolles was a first-team All Pac-12 selection in 2016. Having overcome personal demons, he elevated from the junior college level and then exceeded expectations in the Pac-12 Bolles is a great story.

A home run hitter who can run inside and outside the tackles, Cook would be the perfect addition to a Lions offense that was in need of some pop out of the backfield a season ago. A 5-10, 210-pound speedster who can catch out of the backfield, he could be a steal at 21stoverall.

I had Conley going in the first round back in January and caught some heat for it online. After the Combine, hes getting that first-round love everywhere. The Ohio State defensive backfield was loaded, and though Lattimore and Hooker got all the attention, this man can play. A 6-0, 195-pound physical cornerback, he has NFL size and did the job when filling in for Eli Apple in 2015 and stepping up in 2016 as a starter.

Lamp was a star at tackle in the college ranks but will play guard in the NFL. The Giants scooped up free agent D.J. Fluker, but they wont be done addressing their offensive line. Lamp can play either side and is a mauler. A stud at the Senior Bowl and the Combine, hes a first-round pick all day long.

The Raiders made a lot of moves on the offensive side of the ball (and Marshawn Lynch could be coming), but the defense is still a unit that needs more tools to compete for an AFC championship. Jackson is a do-everything athlete who might be the most explosive player in this draft. Others have him going inthe second or third round. From the folks I talk to, he's a top-25 guy. Fight on.

Ramczyks a tough son of a gun, and he comes from a good lineage. Look at some of the NFL offensive linemen out of Wisconsin the past few years, and its home run after home run after home run. Ramczyk is the next in line. Im not sure whos playing quarterback for the Texans next season really, no one is but I dont think they swing for the fences and go quarterback here. They beef up that offensive line.

Much has been made of Seattles offensive line woes last season. The Seahawks got a whole lot out of a group that wasnt necessarily a bunchof high-priced players. Theyve added some pieces in free agency, but I believe theyll hit this spot in the draft, too. Robinson can play, move, and protect.

Alex Smith is the quarterback of the Chiefs, but for how much longer? Mahomes II is a project for sure but could someday be the quarterback from this draft whom everyone remembers. This is certainly not a glaring area of need, but with Nick Foles now in Philadelphia and Alex Smith not getting any younger its a pick worth considering.

Barry Church is gone. Mo Claiborne is gone. Brandon Carr is gone. The Cowboys' defensive backfield will need some young replacements in this draft. Sidney Jones got a lot of the love in the Pac-12, but Baker could be the more productive pro.

This one is fun. Packers fans will be quick to tell me that the Pack rarely pluck talent from Madison, but Watt makes a lot of sense. The younger brother of J.J. and Derek Watt, T.J. really starred only one year at Wisconsin. But he had a heck of a season when finally healthy and recorded 11.5 sacks. The local boy stays in Wisconsin.

A 6-1, 240-pound linebacker, Davis was both the leader in the locker room and on the field of that loaded Florida defense in 2016. He should be a great fit in Pittsburghs scheme and be able to work with James Harrison and Ryan Shazier in the linebacking unit.

The Falcons loaded up in a big way with young defenders in last years draft, and theyll keep loading up in this years. Cunningham is an absolute stud. Top 10 talent, but linebackers are tough to peg in the draft. Cunningham led the SEC in tackles and was just hitting his stride as a ballplayer.

The Saints lose one burner in Brandin Cooks and get another in Ross. He ran a 4.22 in Indianapolis; the Superdome carpet could be even more gracious. A deep threat who can also go underneath, Ross might be the perfect fit in Sean Paytons offense.

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ATLANTA - Warren Green the Fourth plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Atlanta Metropolitan State College in December. The 25-year-old Decatur student said the tuition and smaller class sizes made all the difference on his path to academic success. Students can earn an associates degree for $8,000 a year or a bachelors degree for $16,000. Fewer than 3,000 students are enrolled in the Southwest Atlanta institution on Metropolitan Boulevard.

I love Atlanta Metro. Atlanta metro gave me a second chance at a higher education. Since there aren't a lot of students, everything is more hands on with your professors, so you get more one on one with your professors, Green told FOX 5s Portia Bruner

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Atlanta Metro President Gary McGaha is proud of the school's 42-year record of offering more affordable college degrees to Atlanta residents. But hes no proud of audit recently released by the State Department of Audits and Accounting. In it, auditors concluded college officials should be doing a much better job accounting for millions of dollars -- including funds for the HOPE Scholarship, Food Services Department, building additions and the new Student Center. State auditors say there's even the potential for a misappropriation of assets and a misrepresentation of the institution's financial position. Dr. McGaha said its been a tough yearfiscally speaking. He said six out of the nine members of the Fiscal Affairs Department left over the last 15 months to accept higher paying jobs.

There were absolutely no dollars missing and no funds taken at all. But we did have some people who literally made some mistakes. Now that's not an excuse because we should have gotten this corrected. But we are now and we will in the future, said McGaha whos been president for 10 years.

McGaha said he's changed leadership and replaced the Vice President and Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs last week. He said the school is following several long-term recommendations auditors made at the end of February.

I just don't want this to be perceived as something that is consistent with the behavior of this institution, because it is not. We have a strong history of providing quality education and we are, in that tradition, going to aggressively attack this problem. Dr. McGaha said.

Green, who plans to graduate in December, is confident the school will turn things around for the students who want a shot at a more affordable college degree.

I believe they can get everything together to get everything back on track at Atlanta Metro and I hope one day they are able to expand. Theyre giving a lot of people a chance at a higher level of education, Green said.

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With 12 games left, the Bulls are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind a Pistons team they face at home Wednesday.

Beyond the pressure, is a playoff chase fun?

"No," coach Fred Hoiberg said. "It's miserable."

The seriousness with which Hoiberg delivered his answer spoke to the difficult place in which the Bulls find themselves. They're striving for playoff relevancy while trying to develop six players in their first or second seasons.

Hoiberg's answer also underscored how much he would rather be higher in the standings. But internal belief remains that the Bulls can secure a postseason berth.

"We're definitely not in panic mode," Michael Carter-Williams said. "We're more hungry, if anything. (Making the playoffs) would mean a lot. It's one of our goals. We showed some resiliency through some ups and downs."

Hoiberg said the team's preparation and focus on getting back to basics have improved of late.

Raptors roll: The Bulls have won 11 straight over the Raptors, including the first two meetings in Chicago this season. Hoiberg pointed out this will be a different-looking team with Kyle Lowry sidelined by injury and the additions of Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker at the trade deadline.

"I've been really impressed with what Cory Joseph has brought to that team," Hoiberg said of Lowry's fill-in at point guard. "Defensively, they've been terrific. They really get up into you; they try to deny and pressure all over the floor."

Rotation roulette: Carter-Williams downplayed his return to the rotation, which featured his playing the entire fourth quarter of Saturday's victory over the Jazz.

"I've been in and out a lot. We've had a lot of different lineups," he said. "But right now, I don't think anybody's worried about it. It's all focused on winning basketball.

"Coaches have been great. Guys have been great who aren't playing. We all support each other, and we're just going out and looking to win."

Hoiberg has cited Carter-Williams' defensive intensity as the reason he re-inserted the guard into the rotation.

"I'm just trying to get guys shots and play solid on defense. Get to the hoop when I can," Carter-Williams said. "Just try to bring the team back if we're losing and keep it going if we're winning. I've been told since I was in the NBA to always be ready."

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Sloppy window function is one thing were more than familiar with in classic Mustangs. Their dated old-fashioned rollup windows didnt perform very well when they were new, let alone when theyre more than 50 years old.

The nylon window rollers (actually called guides because they dont roll) deteriorate with age. They also get badly damaged during the rechroming and replating process due to exposure to heat and harsh chemicals.

You should replace them during the window-restoration process. Youll glad to know that replacing window rollers or guides is easier than it looks. When rollup windows and quarter windows were manufactured a half century ago, they were joined, inserted into the die-cast window frame, swaged, and were ready for assembly.

Enthusiasts get intimidated by the swaged rivets that support the nylon guides. But all you have to do is drill out the rivets, remove the guides, and replace the rivet and guide assembly.

01. Typical of most Mustang window guides, these have been through the torture of replating heat and chemical damage. Mustangs Etc. offers the rivets and nylon discs that make up the guide

02. The replacement roller kit for Mustang quarter windows from Mustangs Etc. consists of the two roller halves, rivet or pin, spring washer, and the flat washer.

03. Rivet and outer roller go together like this. It is best to lubricate between the rollers and shaft (rivet) with white grease to allow freedom of rotation.

04. Inner roller is next, as shown. Together, these guys ride the window track.

05. The old rivet (shaft) is drilled out like this until the entire flange is gone, and it pops right out.

06. The roller assembly looks like this. The spring washer, also known as a wavy washer, goes between the roller and window frame.

07. This flat washer goes in between the roller, spring washer, and frame.

08. Seat the window frame on the roller assembly. You can perform swaging any number of ways, including a hydraulic or arbor press. Were resorting to the use of a punch to flare the end of the rivet and begin the swaging process.

09-10. Once you get the flare, take a larger punch and smash the perimeter so it resembles this. This method isnt pretty, but its effective. You may also use an industrial adhesive between the rivet and frame.

11. New rollers will make smooth work of window operation. Use white grease in the tracks and on the rollers. These are 1967-68 quarter windows. The 1965-66 rollers are narrower. Although the window tracks look the same, they will not interchange.

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DeKALB The DeKalb School District 428 board will consider bids for a $1 million-plus project to replace the boiler system at Lincoln Elementary School and install a chiller.

Advertisements to bid were sent to 10 contractors.

Of those, five provided a range of pricing.

Three contractors then attended the bid opening, which took place last month.

DeKalb Mechanical came in with the lowest responsible bid of $1,134,000, which is $20,800 over budget of the estimated cost.

The project also includes an asbestos removal plan.

Indiana-based Environmental Assurance was the lowest bidder for that part of the project at $33,744, well below the projected cost of $122,000. This estimate was based on a cost estimate of $968,000 from 2014 with a 15 percent cost escalation.

Board members will review the proposals at their meeting at 7 p.m. today at the Education Center, 901 S. Fourth St.

Funding will come from $900,000 from life-safety budget and $464,863 from the operations and maintenance budget, according to district documents.

Lincoln Elementary is the only District 428 school without an air-conditioning system, which led to classes being dismissed during a heat wave in the fall semester.

Approval will also be sought for bids from Dunlap-based Commercial Mechanical Inc. totaling $547,000 to install air-conditioning units at Huntley Middle School and from DeKalb-based One Source Mechanical for $347,400 to replace heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment at Clinton Rosette Middle School.

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Austin, TX - A kitchen remodeling company Kitchen Central has developed new ways of transforming the kitchen. Its goal is to transform kitchens into beautiful and functional spaces. More importantly, the company is focused on ensuring that each kitchen it remodels is an accurate reflection of the owners personality. The company says that the kitchen is the heart and soul of each home; hence, the importance of treating it well.

The spokesperson says, Its always been our desire to provide the best kitchen remodeling services to clients in Austin, TX. We want our customers to be happy with their newly remodeled kitchens. We work hard to give all our clients the kitchens of their dreams. By the time we finish remodeling any kitchen, we want to see the clients excited at cooking and eating in a room thats not only beautiful and functional but also an accurate representation of who they are.

Kitchen Central relies on several factors to make this a reality. It has a team of experienced designers who work in close collaboration with the companys trusted install professionals. These two groups follow an accurately documented process to guide each client into the best kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen requires substantial financial investment. It also requires the clients investing into the project emotionally. These kitchen remodeling experts help to produce the right results.

While remodeling the kitchen, the companys contractors take great care to do it respectfully. They show the utmost respect to the clients home, time and money. The contractors understand that remodeling the kitchen or any other part of the home for that matter can be a daunting task. Consequently, its intention is to make the process much simpler and easier for the clients they serve in Austin and Houston.

The focus of all the services the company provides is excellent customer service. Everything its technicians do is geared towards exceeding the expectation of the client. The firm assigns a designer to every client who contacts it for kitchen remodeling services. From the start, each client has a designer with whom to share more details about the project. The designer helps to build a budget, create layout drawings, and take the appropriate measurements.

Therefore, check the official Kitchen Central website to learn more about its kitchen remodeling services, packages, and rates. Also, feel free to contact these experts using any of the avenues listed below. Although there are different designs, the firm gives all its clients to go with the one they feel best represents their personalities. Contact the company for more information about the major surgery or a small face-lift you need.

Kitchen Central is located at3010 W Anderson Ln inAustin, TX (78757).

The company can be contacted via phone at512-277-2121or at their websitehttp://kitchencentral.com

Media Contact Company Name: Kitchen Central Contact Person: Spokesperson Email: info@kitchencentral.com Phone: 512-277-2121 Address:3010 W Anderson Ln City: Austin State: Texas Country: United States Website: http://kitchencentral.com

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March 2017 Hoffmann Architects, an architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, announces that Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE will assume management of the technical staff at the firms Hamden, Connecticut headquarters from Arthur L. Sanders, AIA, who managed the Connecticut technical staff for nearly 20 years.

Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE, Vice President and Director of Engineering, has been selected to manage the architecture and engineering staff at Hoffmann Architects Connecticut office, where he will oversee project management, allocate technical resources, and see that work is done on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards. A licensed structural engineer and registered architect, Keenan has more than 25 years experience in building envelope rehabilitation and design. In May, he will celebrate his 20th anniversary with Hoffmann Architects. An owner of the firm who is recognized in the industry for his innovations in concrete structural design, Keenan holds two U.S. patents for precast concrete connections. As President of the Connecticut chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), he is a sought-after presenter not only for ICRI, but also for the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) and the Structural Engineers Coalition (SEC). With a degree in structural engineering from the University of Connecticut, Keenan is a mentor to staff and a trusted resource on industry standards, code compliance, and structural evaluation. His projects include engineering analysis and project management for Phoenix Life Insurance Company, The Travelers Companies, M&T Bank, BMW of North America, the University of Connecticut, and Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Arthur L. Sanders, AIA, Senior Vice President and Director of Architecture, has ceded staff management responsibilities to Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE but will continue to oversee challenging envelope projects, serve as an expert witness, provide peer review for new construction, and act as a technical resource for staff. Since assuming leadership of the Connecticut technical staff in 1998, Sanders notable contributions include restoration of the Dome of the U.S. Capitol, design of a 70,000-square-foot copper roof replacement at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, peer review of the U.S. Judiciary Office building, consultation on the new Oklahoma state capitol dome, Lawrence E. Keenan, AIA, PE Arthur L. Sanders, AIA Hoffmann Architects Names Lawrence Keenan Manager of Connecticut Office Page 2 restoration of the landmarked iconic Fish Church in Stamford CT, and technical review for the Airforce Academy Chapel. A Yale University alumnus, Art has been an active member in the professional community throughout his 40+ year architecture career. Currently Vice President of the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA CT), he has served three terms as President for the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Housatonic Chapter and has been a representative to the Industry Practice Committee for the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) for over 15 years. He also continues his longstanding membership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Hoffmann Architects is fortunate to have benefited from Sanders leadership, and, even as he hands over his administrative and managerial responsibilities, the firm will continue to gain from his expertise, mentorship, and technical guidance.

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