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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - (03/14/17) - Nearly a week later, you can still hear the wind. And now, repair crews are dealing with snow and freezing temperatures as they work to fix roofs across multiple counties.

"It was definitely challenging, but you just have to work your way through it," said Lockhart Roofing Project Manager Dan Sowden.

The company has already handled over 350 calls for estimates since Wednesday's storm from homes to businesses.

"Roofing missing, trees falling knocking into the corner of the house, taking out part of the house, you know, siding blown off," he explained.

Sowden tells ABC12 News many homes are simply lost shingles. But, he says missing shingles could lead to melting snow dripping through or other future damage.

So, in gloves and a number of layers, crews have been laying tarps on the roofs to protect the homes.

"The crews in the field are up from sun up to sun down," Sowden said. "Thursday and Friday and Saturday actually, they were out actually preparing for this snow, trying to get as many roofs done as possible with tripod lights 'til 10-11 o' clock at night tarping roofs."

He says most of the staff worked straight through the weekend.

"I've been here over ten years and this is by far the busiest it's ever been for sure," Sowden added.

And it may be several more weeks before their work is done.

But, Sowden says they're expecting to finally get a break on Sunday, as things slow down this weekend.

If you need their help, Sowden says they've been able to get out to homes in about a day. For more information, check them out at http://www.lockhartroofing.com/

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The global roofing insulation adhesives market to grow at a CAGR of 7.93% during the period 2017-2021.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global roofing insulation adhesives market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One trend in market is development of environment-friendly roofing products. There is a strong preference for constructing buildings with environment-friendly insulated roofing systems in developed economies, such as Canada, the US, Germany, and others. Green roofs, cool roofs, and other related energy-saving roofing systems are increasingly becoming popular in the developing regions along with the developed regions.

Many roofing membranes are colored white to reduce the surface absorption of heat and increase heat energy reflection. In addition, the acceptance of green roofing systems helps in reducing the concentration of toxic gases emitted from the nearby industries in the atmosphere. This helps in maintaining environmental balance of the atmosphere in the vicinity. This trend to opt for environment-friendly roofs is expected to boost the growth of the global roofing insulation adhesives market during the forecast period.

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USA TODAY Sports' Jorge Ortiz takes a look at how the major teams will fare in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. USA TODAY Sports

USA celebrates after clinching a spot in the second round.(Photo: Logan Bowles, USA TODAY Sports)

After a first round packed with thrilling games and a sprinkle of controversy, the Western Hemisphere half of the World Baseball Classic moves on to San Diegos Petco Park, where four teams will play a round-robin to determine two semifinalists. USA TODAY Sports Jorge L. Ortiz breaks down the bracket:

How they got here: Won Pool C with a 3-0 record

What went right: Dominican hitters swung the bat well, even if did take them several innings to get going at times. They produced 26 runs in the first round, 11 from the eighth inning on. Jeurys Familia, confirmed as the closer, has been untouchable in his three appearances, and fellow relievers Dellin Betances and Alex Colome have combined to give up one hit and zero runs in 4 1/3 innings. The club in general is riding a wave of confidence, not to mention an 11-game winning streak.

Cause for concern: The Dominicans didnt exactly run away with their pool. They trailed the U.S. most of the game and needed a sensational play at the plate by catcher Welington Castillo to survive against Colombia. The stakes get higher and the opposition possibly tougher now, and nothing but a spot in the finals will suffice for the DR.

Additions: Veteran right-hander Ervin Santana is moving into the rotation in place of Wily Peralta, but general manager Moises Alou told USA TODAY Sports that Carlos Martinez will still start against Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

Outlook: Hot-hitting Puerto Rico presents a big challenge right off the bat, but the Dominicans history of success against their Caribbean neighbors they beat Puerto Rico three times in the 2013 WBC, including the final adds to their swagger. Bringing in Santana boosts their rotation considerably. Until further notice, the DR is favored to advance to the semis.

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How they got here: Won Pool D with a 3-0 record

What went right: Puerto Rican hitters hammered just about every pitcher put in front of them, piling up 29 runs in three lopsided victories and never scoring fewer than nine. The dynamic trio of Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa and Javier Baez combined for five home runs. Puerto Rico also got excellent starts from Seth Lugo and Jorge Lopez.

Cause for concern: Other than making sure their relatives are in a safe area of the ballpark, the Puerto Ricans havent had much to worry about. Its hard to find many flaws when you outscore the opposition 29-7, including a mercy-rule win over Venezuela. Perhaps the one concern is Puerto Rico hasnt been tested Mexico played it close until surrendering a four-inning ninth in a 9-4 loss but so far it has been the tournaments most impressive team.

Additions: Tampa Bay Rays prospect Jose de Leon may join the club in San Diego and possibly start against the DR on Tuesday, when Lugo will have only three days of rest.

Outlook: Its hard to imagine the Puerto Rican offense keeping up this pace, but the club is well balanced and has outstanding leadership from catcher Yadier Molina and DH Carlos Beltran, both playing in their fourth WBC. If the pitching holds up, they will be a tough out.

How they got here: Advanced from Pool C with a 2-1 record

What went right: The starting pitching was outstanding, with Chris Archer, Marcus Stroman and Danny Duffy combining to throw 12 2/3 innings of five-hit, scoreless ball. The tight win over Colombia and the crushing loss to the Dominican Republic provided valuable experience for the previously uninitiated U.S. players about the passion and intensity these games engender. They wont encounter an opposing crowd as raucous as they dealt with Saturday at Marlins Park, and will likely draw the most support the rest of the way. Lefty hitters Christian Yelich, Brandon Crawford and Eric Hosmer have been swinging hot bats.

Cause for concern: The potent U.S. lineup hasnt gotten untracked yet, with the likes of Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton and Nolan Arenado all batting below .150, although the latter hit a three-run homer Sunday. The bigger question may be whether the bullpen can deliver extended effective stretches, a necessity when the starters are limited by pitch counts. Andrew Miller, Tanner Roark and Mychal Givens coughed up a total of nine runs in four innings over the first three games.

Additions: The Seattle Mariners Drew Smyly will join the U.S. and start Wednesdays game against Venezuela or Italy. Former Rays teammate Jake Odorizzi is under consideration for a later game.

Outlook: Team USA bounced back nicely from the Saturday loss to the Dominican Republic, in which the Americans blew a five-run lead, and put away Canada in an 8-0 rout the next day. With Tuesday off, they have a chance to adjust to the three-hour time change, and they may be starting to peak at the right time.

How they got here: Advanced from Pool D with a 2-2 record after a 4-3 win over Italy in the tiebreaker game.

What went right: After the embarrassing 11-0 loss to Puerto Rico, Venezuela engaged in two wild games, outlasting Italy 11-10 and losing to Mexico 11-9, yet barely squeaking into a tiebreaker. Martin Prado (.583 batting average) has been on a tear, and the rest of the lineup features three former batting champions in Miguel Cabrera, Jose Altuve and Carlos Gonzalez.

Cause for concern: Its hard to overestimate the impact of losing catcher Salvador Perez for the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury. The pitching staff struggled even before he was hurt and doesnt figure to do better in his absence. Starters Felix Hernandez, Martin Perez and Yusmeiro Petit failed to pitch more than 3 1/3 innings, and the last two gave up a total of nine runs.

Additions: To be determined.

Outlook: Venezuela has no business advancing with that pitching staff, but the club has a collection of major league stars and, given a fresh slate, it could make life difficult for any opponent.

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LEXINGTONBuilt in 1928, the old Dawson County Jail originally looked like a brick two-story cozy Georgian home.

As the decades went by, one or more additions made the jail larger. These changes also made the building look more like a jail. A concrete step entryway was taken away with its grassy knoll front yard. Also the large windows with dark shingles were replaced with long, narrow vertical-style windows.

Perhaps very few locals know as much about the old jailhouse, set to be demolished this year to accommodate more parking, than sisters Jo Swartz and Cindy Flint.

Both are daughters of the late Dawson County Sheriff John Rohnert. Both were raised in the jailhouse at a time when the sheriff's residence was the first floor of the jail.

On a windy, chilly afternoon in January, Swartz and Flint, accompanied by family members, visited the jailhouse one last time.

The inside of the building is cold and run-down. Decades of no use and no heating can be seen in holes in the walls and felt with the chill in the air. Boxes, used to store files of county departments, fill the entrance facing Washington Street.

"If these walls could talk, they would have a lot to talk about," said Keith Swartz, husband of Jo Swartz.

Entering the empty kitchen, the visitors pause as nostalgia sets in. To the left of the kitchen sink is an open compartment in the wallthe pull operated tray elevator used to transport meals to inmates on the second floor. Grandchildren of the Rohnerts would often fight to see who would operate it, the group reported.

A small room filled with scraps of cardboard and boxes was the bathroom. A cozy room with large windows and slabs of plywood resting on the side was the sisters' bedroom.

A closet door next to the entrance door of the room holds memories of a story.

As teenagers, when Jo was dating Keith, her mother told her she couldn't leave the house until she cleaned her room. Jo got all her clothing lying around and dumped it onto a pile, hidden in the closet.

When Keith entered Jo's room, mother Doris, wanting to compliment her daughter told him what he was getting into, he said.

"Mom said, she's (referring to Jo) going to make a good wife, pointing out how clean the room was. Then she opened the closet door and all the clothes fell everywhere," Jo said laughing.

A small room next to the stairway going up to the second floor is completely filled with piles and piles of paper files. This was Rohnert's office.

Most of the paper files left in the jail are found in the hallway leading to the jail cells on the second floor. Trash bins filled with junk and trash also line this hallway.

Housed in this hallway area is a cell with red metal door with a small horizontal opening for a food tray. It was the drunk tank for drunken offenders.

Past this is a room with two large glass windows and a small table. It was the communication room for visits.

Multiple sections of rows of jail cells, framed by red sliding bars form a labyrinth of habitations for inmates of the past.

One more isolated hallway with fewer cells once housed an infamous inmate, Keith said. The cell room at the end of this hallway, directly facing the west entrance to the Dawson County Courthouse, once housed Dennis Sell, convicted rapist and murderer, he said.

A relative of one of his victims was known to have parked west of the courthouse with a firearm waiting to get a chance to shoot Sell through the window opening, Keith said.

Ultimately, Rohnert had to cover up the windows of Sell's jail cell, he said.

With one truck trailer filled and transported from the jailhouse filled with shredded documents that had once been in storage, at least another truck will be needed to dispose of old documents, said Brian Woldt with the Emergency Management for Dawson County.

Woldt has been assigned to oversee emptying the building to prepare it for demolition.

Youth needing community service hours have helped him empty the jail of storage file paper so far, he said.

Woldt said he is in great need of more helpers, be they students or community members, to expedite the clearing of files from the jailhouse.

He noted that the Dawson County Commissioners have told him the county would be willing to make a donation to any school team or group in exchange for helping remove paper from the jail.

Dawson County Commissioners approved the demolition of the old jail in late 2016. Commissioners are waiting for Woldt and helpers to completely clear the jail of storage files from county departments before soliciting bids for demolition work.

Woldt said the more helpers he gets the sooner the jail can be ready.

For Keith, Gary and their wives, Jo and Cindy, the jailhouse always has been and will be more home than jail.

During their visit they took pictures of one jail cell where an inmate hand marked the days of his or her stay by scratching ones on the wall.

If the jailhouse was a place of confinement for inmates, it was a place of comfort and memories for the Swartz and Flint families.

"I didn't think of it as a jail, when you lived there, it was your home," Gary told Cindy.

The old jailhouse was a home, one filled with "so many memories," as one granddaughter of Rohnert said.

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STORY:Vivek J. Tiwary; Scott Bryan Wilson

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As a lifelong Star Wars fan, jumping ship and paying attention to what is happening with on the other side of the cosmic street has been a daunting task. While Ive never been the most avid Star Trek fan, I enjoy delving into that universe from time to time to break up my life-long obsessions with the galactic minutia of Skywalker and Co. Until recently, however, Ive never dedicated enough time to check out the excellent comics that explore the exploits of the Federation and the captains of the USS Enterprise. I was excited then to see what was happening with IDWs Star Trek: Waypoint, a rollicking adventure anthology that sets out to explore (if you will) the manifold stories that havent yet been told about our favorite galactic wayfarers.

Truly interesting panel placements and use of white space from the first story in this issue by Vivek J. Tiwary & Hugo Petrus

Star Trek: Waypoint #4 is a solid title packed with two entertaining, yet distinct, stories. Each tells a story from a different timeline from the Star Trek universe while concomitantly being able to be compositionally distinctive and visually engrossing. Indeed, one of the most appealing aspects of this collection has been its ability to skip around the universe non-linearly, pairing up stories from the classic series to iterations of The Next Generation, Voyager, and Enterprise.

Indeed, its during the Enterprise era where the first of the two storiesThe Fragile Beauty of Loyaltyis set; interestingly, this also the first time this period has been depicted in a comic book. With a story written by Vivek J. Tiwary (The Fifth Beatle) and drawn by Hugo Petrus, this is a restrained but affecting tale from Johnny Archers (the future Captain of the Enterprise) childhood. Johnny, moving with his family from upstate New York to San Francisco, decides to some exploring in the icy expanses of the hills near his home. Refusing the companionship of his beagle, Archer almost drowns under a frozen lake after being accosted by a member of the Suliban Cartel (I had to look up this info, just to confirm what exactly had happened).

Art by Hugo Petrus

What should immediately draw in readers is the lush art and Tiwarys direct use of space, silence, and vivid, frenetic action to create a story that toes the line between sentimentality and mortal danger.

The second story, set during The Next Generation timeline, has a feel of a lost episode of the series and a more sweeping, classically Star Trek philosophical tone to it. Titled Mirror, Mirror, Mirror, Mirroran enticing titled indeed!the yarn follows fan favorite Worf and Dr. Crusher as deal with the ramifications of discovering a device that temporally replicates objects down to the atomic structure. As one could probably guess, this causes massive headaches for the crew as they try to discern which Worf is the original. Its a droll tale, and writer Scott Bryan Wilson & artist Caspar Wijngaard imbue the story with a witticism befitting the understated nature of these characters.

Overall, this is a solid story collection that will keep both long-term and new fans entertained by all the Star Trek minutiae that inhabit every page, and its bright diverse palette. Fans of the lore will surely debate the place that these stories have in the canon, but from what I could tell, they are welcome additions to the rich tapestry of the Enterprise and her crews mission.

Art by Caspar Wijngaard

Is that not the most epic depictionof Worf ever? You can just hear him thinking Good tea Nice house!

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Proposed renovation to Midland County Courthouse

Proposed renovation to Midland County Courthouse

Midland County Courthouse proposed rear entrance

Midland County Courthouse proposed rear entrance

Groundbreaking ceremony for courthouse Friday

Midland County residents will see a new entryway to their historic downtown courthouse when a construction project is completed.

Local officials will join together with representatives from local foundations and members of the public for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the official start of the $7.8 million Midland County Courthouse renovation and addition project. The ceremony will take place on the front steps of the courthouse, 301 W. Main St., beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Ninety years after Dr. Herbert Henry Dow laid the original cornerstone for the building, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and The Dow Chemical Company Foundation have partnered with Midland County to fund the construction and renovations.

When completed, visitors to the courthouse will see a new entryway on the H Hotel side of the courthouse. The new entrance will allow visitors to enter from Main Street or the rear courthouse parking lot through one secure entryway.

We needed to address some serious safety and traffic flow issues, Midland County Circuit Court Judge Stephen P. Carras said at an earlier Midland County board meeting. Fortunately, the foundations were willing to help us and once again make the county courthouse truly a part of downtown Midland.

Visitors entering from Main Street will be directed to the new entrance through a plaza area, where the existing three flagpoles will stand.

From the rear, visitors will be greeted to a new entryway, to the right of the present one. The new entrance, will include a two-story atrium and has been angled to aid visitors in locating the new access. The actual entrance will be elevated, with a ramp and steps, to remove it from the floodplain.

Interior work will improve safety for employees and the public, and provide enlarged working room for some departments. Safety will be improved for employees by separating from the public along with having multiple exits in case of emergencies. There also will be a designated hallway built for transportation of inmates from the sally port to the courtrooms, again increasing public safety.

In conjunction with the renovation, Midland County commissioners have approved the advancement of several deferred (courthouse) maintenance projects that were originally scheduled to be implemented over the next five years. If completed now, the advancement would result in a projected savings of approximately $750,000 as they could be completed in a more efficient and cost effective manner.

The projects would be completed in two phases: first, those projects that enhance energy efficiency and improved air exchange; and, second, projects that deal with internal appearance, security and access controls.

The Midland County Courthouse, which officially opened in 1926, is a registered historic landmark and believed to be the first in the nation to be built entirely out of materials found within the county in which it was built. Herbert H. Dow was the driving force and visionary for the design, working in concert with nationally renowned architect Bloodgood Tuttle to create a unique, but timeless design.

Over the years, the courthouse has undergone two major additions, in 1958 and 1979.

The 1958 addition, designed by Alden B. Dow, added a jail, sheriffs living quarters and offices. The 1979 expansion created new quarters for judges, accessibility for people with disabilities and a barrier free design.

The new construction interfaces with the existing courthouse. One of the genius of this design is that it doesnt touch the existing murals or obstruct the windows that we restored, Carras said earlier. The architects have designed this so that the addition will join the courthouse at the 1979 addition.

The opening of a new jail on Fast Ice Drive in 2009 launched the present renovation. April of 2013 saw three county departments prosecuting attorney, friend of the court and 42nd Circuit Court Probation office move from the courthouse to the fourth floor of the Midland County Services Building, opening up space in the courthouse. The demolition of the 1958 addition, just over a year ago, allowed for construction of a new entrance.

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Hector Rondon stepped aside last July when the Cubs brought in closer Aroldis Chapman, and the addition of veteran Koji Uehara is another sign that roles in the bullpen will be as fluid as they've ever been under manager Joe Maddon.

"We've got a lot of talent and are deep and will be ready for any situation that arises during the season," Maddon said. "It's a good thing."

Understanding that Rondon might have taken the acquisition of Chapman personally, Maddon called Rondon shortly before the Cubs traded for Wade Davis on Dec. 7.

"(Rondon) was magnanimous, he was fine," Maddon said. "But I'm sure there might be a part of him that might have been injured by that a little bit. However, I anticipate he'll fit in within his new role well."

Before leaving Tuesday for San Diego to join Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, Rondon didn't seem worried about his role with the additions of Davis and Uehara.

"We have more experience, and that will be good for us," Rondon said. "We don't care what inning (we pitch). We only prepare to do our job and be healthy all year."

Rondon will be used in numerous situations, from perhaps sharing eighth-inning duties with Uehara based on matchups to even closing games when Davis has worked on consecutive days.

"I've got an open mind to all this," Maddon said.

Maddon already is looking at the possibilities for the first week of the season, when the Cubs will have two days off in the first five days.

"I don't have answers yet, but the only thing I feel strong about is we should spread the work and keep everyone frisky," Maddon said.

Uehara averaged 12.06 strikeouts per nine innings with the Red Sox last season. But he will turn 42 on April 3 and was twice placed on the 15-day disabled list last summer with right arm injuries.

Rondon struggled in non-save situations in September after returning from a strained right triceps, but he allowed only one of nine inherited baserunners to score in 2016.

Pedro Strop, 31, could emerge as the Cubs' most versatile reliever if he can duplicate last season's performance, when he ranked second among National League relievers with an 0.89 WHIP, fourth in opponents' batting average at .163 and limited left-handed batters to a .143 batting average.

With the help of catching/strategy coach Mike Borzello, Justin Grimm hopes to rekindle the success he had in 2015, when he posted a 1.99 ERA in 62 appearances and limited left-handed batters to a .140 batting average.

"We've got some thoughts that are going to make me dominant against both sides," said Grimm, who allowed 16 earned runs in 21 innings in May and June last year before putting together a 14-inning scoreless streak. "I know I have very good stuff.

"It's finding that consistency and staying at that level. Every year I have two or three months where I'm as dominant as anybody, and you have that one month where it's off and it's been my kryptonite. So it's just minimizing that and how to get through that."

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Angels manager Mike Scioscia said each season is like a rookie season as a manager. He is excited about the depth of the 2017 club with new additions such as Cameron Maybin and Danny Espinosa

His hire date of Nov. 16, 1999, was in the waning days of the last century. The big league skipper who's been with his current team for the second-longest period of time is Bruce Bochy, who was hired by the San Francisco Giants almost seven years after Scioscia got the Angels gig.

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The secret to his staying power, according to Scioscia, isn't such a secret.

"We've had good players," Scioscia said. "You have good players, and obviously, a manager or coaching staff, you get a long opportunity if you continue to move in the right direction.

"And I think it starts with ownership. Those guys have supported us very well, and given us the talent. You want to keep growing and getting better."

Scioscia was hired by former general manager Bill Stoneman to provide stability to a team that had fractured in the clubhouse. It was what the franchise needed, and it paid off in 2002 with the team's only World Series championship. Since then, Scioscia's Angels have won six division titles.

"Our goal is very clear, and we're as motivated now as we've ever been," Scioscia said. "And our expectations are as high as they've ever been to continue to work toward that goal, and nothing has dampened in my love or passion for this game."

Scioscia spends a lot of time in the car on the way to Anaheim during the course of the regular season, but he says he does not think about the past. That helps him concentrate on the present, which keeps his outlook fresh even though he's well into his second decade on the job.

"You learn from the past, but every year is new," Scioscia said. "You're like a rookie manager. You've got to earn the trust of the players, and bring them together, and that's what we work on."

Doug Miller is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DougMillerMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ The YORK brand of Johnson Controls will continue its sponsorship of Building Homes for Heroes through 2017 and provide veterans with home comfort systems.

Building Homes for Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of the United States Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely wounded or disabled soldiers and their families. The organization strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift them to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage-free.

2017 marks the fourth consecutive year that YORK and Building Homes for Heroes have worked together. Through its sponsorship of the Building Homes for Heroes program, Johnson Controls, along with YORK distributors and independent contractors nationwide, has donated quality heating and cooling systems, including installation, labor and on-going maintenance, to over 40 military families since 2014.

"Partnering with our network of local independent contractors to provide our wounded veterans with home comfort systems is another way we give back to the communities where we live and work," said Liz Haggerty, vice president and general manager, Johnson Controls Unitary Products Group.

Participating YORK contractors are installing YORK Affinity heating and cooling systems for reliable and energy-efficient home comfort. In addition, the company is planning to install smart thermostats as part of its 2017 sponsorship. The new YORK touch-screen residential thermostat incorporates smart technology to communicate with both conventional and connected heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Homeowners can control their system remotely using their smartphone to monitor and adjust settings for up to six zones/rooms to save energy and feel more comfortable. The thermostat is also user friendly, with an easy-to-use touch-screen interface and remote programming features that are helpful for the disabled.

"We are honored to play a role in giving veterans a comfortable home," said Jim Probst, president of George Brazil Air Conditioning & Heating, Phoenix, Arizona. "We've been a part of seven Building Homes for Heroes homes during the three years we've been the local heating and air-conditioning contractor for the program. Every time we're contacted to help, we jump at the chance, because there's no greater way for us to show these vets how grateful we are for their service."

To learn more about Building Homes for Heroes, visit http://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/. To learn more about Johnson Controls' commitment to its communities, visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/corporate-sustainability/social.

YORK products from Johnson Controls include energy-efficient, residential central air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories, and innovative light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a national distribution network and delivered to home- and building-owners through qualified YORK heating and cooling contractors. For more information about YORK, visitwww.york.comor follow us onYouTubeand @YorkHVAC onTwitter.

About Johnson ControlsJohnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

About Johnson Controls' Building Technologies & SolutionsJohnson Controls' Building Technologies & Solutions has an unmatched portfolio of HVACR products and solutions to create more comfortable, safe and efficient buildings. Operating inmore than 150countries through a strong network of distribution channels, Building Technologies & Solutions' breadth of offerings help building owners, operators, engineers and consultants impact the full lifecycle of a building. Its market leadership is established through trusted brands such as YORK , Sabroe and Metasys as well as its smart building integration capabilities and energy financing solutions.For more information, visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow @JCI_BEnews.

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