Two health workers have been sacked after failing to carry out checks on a mentally ill patient who absconded from a recovery unit and was later found dead on a beach.

John Howes absence at Park House, a rehabilitation and recovery unit in Middlesbrough, went unnoticed for more than three hours due to staff failings, an inquest heard.

The 58-year-old should have been checked on every hour while at the Park Road North facility.

On the day of his disappearance he was recorded three times as having been present - when in fact he had left.

An inquest into Mr Howes death at Teesside Coroners Court heard that routine welfare checks are carried out to account for patients whereabouts.

But the hearing heard that assumptions were made by staff who believed they had seen Mr Howe on May 4 last year.

On three occasions that afternoon, Mr Howe was incorrectly recorded as being present.

His absence wasnt noticed until 7pm - three-and-a-half hours after he had actually left the building - which is when staff reported him missing to police.

Mr Howe was found dead on Skinningrove beach the next day.

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"Today's homeowners are increasingly looking to the backyard not just for relaxation, but also as a primary space for social gatherings," said Ronald W. Kaplan, chairman, president and CEO of Trex. "Fueled by this strong momentum, Trex continues to engineer what's next in outdoor living with innovative new products that meet the rising demand for customized, one-of-a-kind outdoor living spaces."

Trex Outdoor StorageManufactured and sold by Florida-based NatureKast Products through a trademark licensing agreement with Trex Company, the new collection of high-performance, waterproof cabinetry storage is designed to add both beauty and functionality to any outdoor living space. Available in a wide variety of sizes and storage options, Trex Outdoor Storage is offered in all five Trex Transcend premium tropical decking shades to perfectly blend into any setting. In addition, Trex Outdoor Storage is manufactured with high-density, low-maintenance resin that won't fade, warp or crack, and is engineered to withstand the elements and resist corrosion. The entire collection, which includes bench storage drawers, cabinets and ice coolers, is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty -- matching Trex high-performance decking in both beauty and longevity.

"In recent years, the popularity of outdoor entertaining has surged, and today's decks are designed with this in mind, with more thought given to outdoor kitchens, dining spaces and storage," added Kaplan. "From hidden ice chests to drawer boxes for pillows and pool equipment, Trex Outdoor Storage maximizes outdoor living space by providing extra room for backyard essentials."

Other Trex products making their debut at this year's IBS show include:

Trex offers a full portfolio of beautiful integrated outdoor living options, all of which will be on display at the International Builders' Show. From its wide-variety of decking options to railing, Trex Elevations Steel Deck Framing, Trex Spiral Stairs, Trex Outdoor Lighting and accessories such as pergolas and Trex Outdoor Furniture -- Trex makes it easy for homeowners to create a complete outdoor living space.

Based in Winchester, Virginia, Trex invented the composite decking category more than 20 years ago and continues to lead the market in both sales and share. Trex currently is stocked in 42 countries and in more than 6,700 retail locations worldwide. For more information about Trex products, visit trex.com.

About Trex CompanyTrex Company is the world's largest manufacturer of high performance wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 20 years of product experience.Stocked in more than 6,700 retail locations worldwide, Trex outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice.For more information, visit trex.com.You also can follow Trex on Twitter (@Trex_Company), Pinterest (trexcompany), or Houzz (trex-company-inc) "like" Trex on Facebook, or view product and demonstration videos on the brand's YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).

About NatureKastFlorida-based NatureKast is part of Designer Kitchen & Baths, Inc., which has been designing kitchens, baths and other areas throughout the home for more than 20 years. NatureKast products offer an unequaled reproduction of real wood -- without the ongoing maintenance and issues of cracking, warping, splitting, and fading. NatureKast expands the company's operation with outdoor cabinetry, hoods and other elements created to blend with nature and accent the natural surroundings of customers' outdoor living areas. For more information, visit http://www.naturekast.com.

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Several owners of condominium units at the Brazilian Court will have to find a new way to rent their properties.

The Code Enforcement Board voted 4-3 Thursday to shut down agent Leslie Diver, who managed rental inquiries for eight owners via an online vacation rental site. She also arranged cleaning and laundry services.

Town staff said Diver violated a town ordinance that prohibits using a building or land in a residential district for commercial or quasi-commercial purposes.

We believe that Ms. Diver is conducting a hotel operation within the Brazilian Court Hotel, said Code Enforcement Manager Raychel Houston. Ms. Diver is renting out individual units at the hotel on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. In effect, she has a competing hotel rental program in addition to the rooms that the hotel is renting themselves.

Timothy Hanlon, Divers attorney, said owners have the right to rent their units and Diver is simply acting as an agent.

She receives no commission from the sales, he said. She doesnt employ any cleaning services, she merely arranges for the work to be done. All the payment is done by the owners. There is no operation of a hotel. I think that is a gross exaggeration.

Diver said she doesnt receive money directly from the website or renters but does charge owners a $200 flat fee plus $25 an hour for additional services.

You are getting paid and its in conjunction with certain services that youre providing, said Code Board Chairman Harris Fried. Youre using that building, the physical edifice, to run a commercial or quasi-commercial business.

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Owners hired Diver to oversee renting their properties because they couldnt get the hotel to do it, Hanlon said.

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Councils across the country are imposing water restrictions as dry weather begins to bite, but Auckland is unlikely to have to follow suit, despite a continuing spell of sweltering summer days.

Watercares Acting Chief Operations Officer, Shayne Cunis, says that while levels in the citys supply lakes are below the average for this time of year, Watercares system has sufficient flexibility to ensure ongoing security of supply to all areas serviced by the metropolitan network, which stretches from Orewa to Pukekohe.

Mr Cunis says Aucklanders deserve a large share of the credit for the lack of water restrictions, with the citys inhabitants using less water per head than anyone else in the country.

"However, with little if any relief expected from the current dry weather conditions, its important people continue to think about how they are using water, and whether they could do so more efficiently."

Thirty years ago, Aucklanders used more than 400 litres of water per person per day. By 2004, this had reduced to 298 Litres per person per day. In 2011, Watercare set itself the challenge of further reducing consumption to 253 litres per person per day by 2025.

"Currently, we are five litres per day ahead of the target line, and Aucklands per capita water use is the lowest in New Zealand, says Mr Cunis.

"And Watercare is keen to do whatever we can to maintain that rate of improvement.

"To that end, we run a proactive maintenance campaign that minimises the amount of water lost in our networks, we work closely with large commercial users to ensure they are operating as efficiently as possible, and we encourage householders to Be Waterwise."

Mr Cunis says Watercares metropolitan network draws water from dams in the Waitakere and Hunua ranges, an underground aquifer, and the Waikato River.

"We constantly alter the amount we take from each source to ensure we strike the right balance between minimising operating costs and ensuring security of supply," says Mr Cunis.

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Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) January 19, 2015

Donald Saunders, President of Saunders Landscape Supply, would like homeowners and landscapers to know that Mulch season officially begins in 60 days.

"We sell mulch year round, but peak sales are March 10 to June 20th," Saunders explained. He went on to mention that 92% of the company's mulch sales occur from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, but the company focuses on the March to June range because that's when most weeds germinate and significant plant growth begins.

"Weeds are unsightly, they don't serve any valid purpose or function," said Saunders. "When you mulch, it provides a crisp clean curbside appeal and allows for weed suppression as well as water retention. Not to mention it looks good."

Saunders Landscape Supply sells mulch year round. In addition to weed suppression, mulch can also provide water retention and aesthetic appeal. The company's most popular and least expensive mulch is its shredded hardwood mulch, but they also carry leaf mulch and three varieties of color enhancing mulch in red, brown and black.

Leaf mulch is growing in popularity because it retains its color for a significantly longer period of time. The color enhanced mulches are generally the same quality as the other mulches, and they're dyed using a chemical that's safe for the environment.

All mulch types that Saunders Landscape Supply offers are currently in stock, so even though mulch season is still 60 days away, it's not a bad time to buy for customers looking for something specific that may go out of stock later.

Customers who are having trouble determining how much mulch they need can go by a simple formula: a single cubic yard of mulch will typically cover a 100-square-foot area in a three-inch-thick layer. They can also ask the helpful employees at Saunders Landscape Supply for recommendations.

About Saunders Landscape Supply

Saunders Landscape Supply has been operating in the Northern Virginia and Maryland areas since 1994. Offering quality gravel, firewood, mulch and more, the company can deliver to multiple area locations. To learn more, visit http://www.saundersls.com.

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