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Two Coleman Echelon modulating gas furnaces win Best Buy awards

MILWAUKEE Consumers Digest recently named Johnson Controls Best Buy award winners for two Coleman Echelon Series modulating gas furnaces models for outstanding efficiency ratings, fuel-conserving features and improved homeowner comfort. The designation also considered ease of use, maintenance requirements and quality and reliability.

The variable-speed model features an electronically commutated motor (ECM) that delivers up to 98 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), positioning the unit among the industrys most efficient gas furnaces. The second Echelon model recognized by Consumers Digest uses a permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor to deliver a 97 percent AFUE.

Were thrilled to receive this award from Consumers Digest. It is a testament to our commitment to providing our customers with quality, energy-efficient products that make their homes more comfortable, said Liz Haggerty, vice president and general manager, Unitary Products Group, Johnson Controls.

Both units are conveniently compact and stand at just 33 inches, making them the ideal solution for applications where space is limited, including closets, attics and basements with low ceilings. Homeowners who install one of the furnaces in their homes will also appreciate the units quiet operation.

These Coleman Echelon furnaces are ENERGY STAR qualified and come with a lifetime limited warranty on the heat exchanger from Johnson Controls. All other model components include a 10-year limited warranty.

HVAC products from Johnson Controls, marketed under the well-known Coleman brand, 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 Coleman heating and cooling contractors. For more information about Coleman, visit: http://www.colemanac.com.

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Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2014, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #12 company in its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.

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Editors note: This is the second part of a two-part report on the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home now near completion in Lebanon. To read part one, click here.

LEBANON High-tech electronics throughout the new 154-bed Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home will help staff keep track of inventory and greatly reduce utility costs, according to Kelly Odegaard, the homes CEO.

The medical records of residents will be maintained electronically and staff will be able to communicate using individual phones instead of overhead speakers, all part of the facilitys small home philosophy.

Staff who work in the dedicated Alzheimers building will be alerted by text message whenever a resident gets out of bed or walks to the bathroom or outside of their room.

Equipment and other materials within the complex will be embedded with radio frequency microchips that will allow staff to get a complete inventory of every room with the push of a button on an electronic reader. Staff members will not have to go room-to-room with pencil and paper accounting for every chair or flat screen TV of which there are dozens.

Odegaard added that the microchips are so small they can easily be embedded into personal products, such as hearing aids, that quite often end up tossed into the trash accidentally.

It would be nice to help residents avoid having to replace a $5,000 hearing aid, Odegaard said.

The facilitys lighting system is controlled in part by sensors that detect the amount of ambient light coming into an area and adjust electrically powered lights accordingly.

And thanks to $114,109 in cash incentives from the Energy Trust of Oregon, sunlight will generate an estimated 5 percent of the 133,000-square-foot facilitys energy needs, thanks to the installation of 336 rooftop solar panels.

The grant allowed the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to install energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems throughout the four neighborhood building clusters.

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The Gutierrez Company has begun construction on a four-story office building at 4 Burlington Woods. COURTESY/ARTISTS' RENDITION

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BURLINGTON -- The Gutierrez Co. announced that it has begun construction on 4 Burlington Woods, a new 100,000-square-foot LEED-certified, first-class office building next to the Boston Marriott Burlington.

JLL has been assigned as the exclusive leasing agent for the project, which is being built on spec.

"We are confident that top-quality new construction in amenity-rich areas that allow employers to retain and attract talent will prosper. 4 Burlington Woods will be just that type of development." said Doug Fainelli, vice president of operations at The Gutierrez Company, which is also based in Burlington.

The new building will feature interconnecting stairways, floor-to-ceiling windows along the main faade, high ceilings, and energy-efficient systems. It will also 350 parking spots, including some covered parking.

The development is scheduled for completion in the first quarter 2015.

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Developers have begun the process of trying to build on the Marshall tract in Lost Creek.

The vacant, undeveloped 37-acre property is currently zoned for houses only, but now Atlanta-based Cousins Property Inc. is beginning the process of asking the city of Austin to rezone it. Developers said they are interested in building an office complex and possibly selling part of the land for an assisted living center or to the city of Austin for a fire station as part of the citys annexation plan.

Cousins Property has filed a formal development assessment, the first step in the rezoning process. The developer is estimated to file site plans in October, and the Austin City Council is expected to vote on the rezoning and project early next year, city spokeswoman Sylvia Arzola said.

The land is currently owned by Dan Marshall, and Cousins has it under contract, said Tim Hendricks, Cousins senior vice president.

Lost Creek Neighborhood Association president Jenn Lamm said the association is alarmed at the developers request for a variance that would allow the proposed building to be up to 122 feet, or seven stories.

All other office buildings in the area are four stories or fewer, and they sit at lower elevations, Lamm said. At the sites elevation the highest elevation along South Capital of Texas Highway even a four-story building would look like a mother ship at night, considering both the height and if any lights stay on all night.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind comes to mind, Lamm said.

The tract also encroaches into Lost Creeks residential area, and such a height contrast between the homes and a seven-story office building would be stark and incompatible, Lamm said.

Hendricks said Cousins has so far taken that into account by proposing a plan that includes one seven-story office building nearest to Loop 360 and one five-story office building on the southern edge of the property. He added that the planning process is still very early.

One of the real goals of our efforts has been to develop the site, taking into consideration the uniqueness of the neighborhood but to also keep traffic off Lost Creek Boulevard, Hendricks said.

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Developers are ready to start construction on Uptown's next office tower.

The 11-story 1920 McKinney office and retail project is being built at the corner of McKinney Avenue and Harwood Street by Invesco Real Estate and KDC.

Construction signs are already up on the vacant block for the building that will be ready in early 2016.

The new tower was designed by Dallas architects BOKA Powell - the same firm that did some of Victory Park's projects.

Commercial real estate firm JLL is leasing the office space and The Retail Connection is hunting tenants for about 8,500 square feet of restaurant and retail space planned on the ground floor.

Real estate brokers say that the developer and Invesco are negotiating a lease with the Employees Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas to occupy a chunk of the planned office space.

The office tower is just a block from Klyde Warren Park and occupies one of the last vacant construction sites along McKinney.

It's just across the street from where Crescent Real Estate has started construction on its 20-story McKinney & Olive tower.

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Bathroom remodels are the most popular remodeling project* and according to showroom designers, todays discerning homeowners pay attention to every detail. From faucets and lightingto bath safety and accessories, homeowners want a perfectly matched look. To help achieve these beautiful baths, Moen continues to provide new thoughtfully designed accessories that offer a perfect style and finish match to its popular faucet collections.

Moen is expanding the Banbury suite to now include bath safety grab bars and hand grips, as well as two new distinct accessories to provide a more complete and perfectly matching bathroom suite.

Banbury Bath Safety When it comes to bath safety, many think its limited to older adults or those with physical challenges, said Tim Bitterman, marketing director, Moen Accessories. But safety is really for everyone. Are seatbelts only for seniors? Are bike helmets just for children? Of course not. Safety is important for all of us, everywhereand especially with the slippery surfaces in the bath.

The stylishly designed Banbury bath safety products no longer force homeowners to choose between form and function. With a perfect match to the traditional style of the Banbury suite, an 18-inch Grab Bar and nine-inch Hand Grip are now available. The Grab Bar features rubber grip pads for enhanced gripping in the tub or shower. Both are made from high-quality, corrosion-resistant material available in Chrome and Brushed Nickel finishes.

Additionally, the Banbury Hand Grip features a 250-pound weight capacity and the Grab Bar features a 500-pound weight capacity when mounted into a stud. The grab bar is also compatible with Moen SecureMount Anchors for a stud-free installation.

Banbury Accessories While the Banbury bath collection previously offered a robe hook, pivoting paper holder, 18- and 24-inch towel bars, 24-inch double towel bar, tank lever and towel ring, Moen is enhancing the suite to include two new signature items. New accessories include a glass shelf and pivoting mirror and will be offered in three finishes: Chrome, Brushed Nickel and Mediterranean Bronze.

The Banbury collection is popular with many homeowners due to its timeless styling, said Bitterman. The newest accessories provide additional functional options to create a stylish, fully matching look throughout the bath while seamlessly integrating bath safety.

In addition to the new products, the Banbury family of products includes a variety of kitchen and bathroom faucets, tub and shower faucets and showerheads. Each is featured in the most popular finishes and offers a limited lifetime warranty.** For complete product information, visit http://www.moen.com. ###

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Although not an easy feat, the Brush School District found a way to trim $550,000 from its budget this year, but if funding sources do not increase or the proposed Mill Levy Override (MLO) does not pass, administration and the Board of Education (BOE), will need to cut another $400,000 from its existing budget. Two community meetings regarding the budget have been held with another scheduled for September 16 at Beaver Valley Elementary and the final one to be held October 7 at Brush High School. Both begin at 6 p.m. and feature information on the budget, revenue, the impact on the district, along with revenue misconceptions, impact of the recession, 2014-15 budget reductions including the district office and changes, expense increases and future reductions that could be required without additional funding. "At Brush, we're always constantly budgeting it seems," Aaron Oberg, School Business Officer commented. "We're always looking at the best ways to spend the community's money." A bulk of revenue for the school district comes from local property taxes ($5,418,840), with additional sources to include vehicle registration (ownership) taxes ($548,471) and the State of Colorado ($4,567.990), totaling $10,535,301 in total statutory revenue. In comparing Per Pupil Funding, Oberg explained that the district received $6,818 per student in the 2007-08 school year, with that rising to $7,361 in 2009-2010. Due to the recession, the district took a hit the next year, falling to $6,683 per pupil in 2010-11. That number dipped again in 2011-12 to $6,593, but has been increasing slightly year over year. Funding for 2014-15 stands at $7,093, which is where it should have been in 2008-09 Oberg stated. If the district had been fully funded throughout the years, the 2014-15 rate would have been $8,191 per pupil. Total revenue lost over a five-year period of time for the Brush School District, he added, is $7.8 million. As for misconceptions, Oberg explained that any increase in property taxes during the year results in an equal, offsetting decrease in the state's share of revenue. As to the district benefitting from marijuana excise or sales tax revenue, he said that local governments will receive 15 percent of the 10 percent retail marijuana sales tax, while the remainder is mixed with other state sales tax revenue. Additionally, Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) receives the first $40 million of the 15 percent excise tax and will be available to all school distrust based on a competitive grant process. The current estimate for excise taxes, said Oberg, is $10 million and not the $40 million that has been publicized. "Ten million in the marijuana excise tax would be available to all 178 school districts," he commented. Reductions for this school year included re-organizing the bus town route for a savings of $20,000, eliminating a Dean of Students position at $29,800, cutting $15,000 in maintenance, reducing calendar days by three for a total of $90,000, cutting $25,000 in athletics from the middle and high schools, eliminating the woodshop position for $38,055, two secretaries for $49,000, aligning secretarial contracts for $32,000, eliminating $12,500 in copier overage, along with a reduction in the Centennial BOCES contract for $82,673. Administration re-organization saved the district another $88,000, with reductions and changes at the district office saving $150,000 per year, he explained. "We had to cut into a lot of programs to come up with that $550,000, but these are all in place today," Oberg noted. The district has no control over expenses, he continued, explaining the statutory requirement increase for PERA is five percent. Employer paid insurance remains unchanged, however, a future increase of five percent is expected, he added. Additional increases will be seen in fuel, although that is partially offset by the reduction of the town route, as well as in vehicle, property and workers' compensation insurances, listed between two and 8.5 percent annually. "There are expenses that are increasing even if we tried to stay status quothese expenses are going to happen regardless of what we are going to try and do," Oberg commented. Without additional funding, and to reach the $400,000 in cuts for the 2015-16 school year, the district could realize reductions in the elementary and middle school art and music programs, eliminate counselor positions, increase class sizes, move to a shorter school week and further reduce the length of the school year. Members of the District Accountability Committee will begin discussing the savings by moving to a four-day school week for next year during their meeting this week. Good news for the district is that the State Board of Education approved a BEST grant, which is being used to replace boilers at both Brush Middle and High Schools. BEST will provide $471,863.70, with the district to contribute 34 percent or $242,081.30 for the projects scheduled for the summer of 2015. The district's share of this will come from the general fund. Maintenance that has been deferred due to funding are HVAC units at Beaver Valley, the middle and high schools, floor tile asbestos abatement at the middle and high schools, additional boiler replacements, crack filling and seal coating all parking lots and replacement of a roof and aging machinery at Brush Middle School. When asked if there was a possibility of bringing back the town route, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michelle Johnstone said, "If an MLO passes, that could happen by mid-year," adding, "But it's a board decision." Another attendee brought up their concern of removing $25,000 from the athletic program, along with reducing the music and art program. "This year is that experimental year as athletics is about $100,000 out of the district budget," Dr. Johnstone said, further explaining it allows the district to explore the possibility if athletics could be self-sustaining. The district currently spends an estimated $200,000, including benefits, for the music and art programs, she added. "We have trimmed all the fat and meat, now we're cutting bone and it's going to impact teachers and salaries," said BOE Vice President Warren Walker. "Seventy-seven percent of our budget is salarywe have to have the other 23 percent to operate for fuel, electricity, etc. It's getting tough to do this."

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