New Hope Presbyterian Church (EPC) wanted enhance its visual presentation during services. The Fort Myers, Fla., house of worship turned to Cape Coral, Fla.-based Creative Sound and Lighting Solutions to design and install a solution that includes projectors by Eiki International, Inc.

The integration firm installed two Eiki EK-511W LCD projectors for the front and an EK-301W as a rear confidence monitor. However, the setup for the two front EK-511W projectors was no small challenge. They ended up being suspended from the lighting bars over the stage area to visually blend in and not attract attention, according to an Eiki International, Inc. press release.

The Eiki EK-511W projector offers 7,500 ANSI lumens brightness with 80 percent uniformity and a 2500:1 contrast ratio, which was crucial to this installation because of ambient light conditions, adds the manufacturer.

For the rear confidence projector, the Eiki EK-301W proved an outstanding choice, thanks to its horizontal and vertical corner Keystone correction.

The brightness of these EK-511W front projectors was crucial to the success of the installation, says Creative Sound owner Rob Robinson in the press release.

With all the ambient light throughout the sanctuary, we needed serious lumens (brightness) to blast through to those 10-foot wide screens with a 22-foot throw. Equally notable, we had to mount the EK-301W rear projector very high. This projector was positioned a good 15 feet above the rear screen, but with the amazing corner correction in the unit, the imagery fits on the screen perfectly.

The idea was to use projection technology to help engage and inspire the congregation and that required displaying a wide range of content, Robinson continues. They use ProPresenter, a church presentation software package designed to make high-quality worship experiences easyand with this they can easily project lyrics, images, and video in a very compelling manner. They also have a full-time livestream person in the projection booth who can place any camera shot up on the screens. As a result, there is a lot of compelling imagery throughout services.

With video projection technology, questions inevitably arise during most installations; so responsive, capable support services are crucial. When queried about Eikis support services, Robinson was very complimentary. Steve Rubery, Eikis National Sales Manager, was my guiding hand on this project, says Robinson. Steve was always there on the other end of the phone when I had questionseven with the East Coast / West Coast time difference. He always makes certain that were covered.

With the successful opening of services at New Hope Presbyterian Churchs new sanctuary, Robinson reports his client is very pleased with the Eiki projectors, Ive received numerous compliments from church management. Going from a single 2000 ANSI lumens projector to the new, dual projector setup was a significant upgrade. The images, videos, and other content on the screens is bright, vivid, and really grabs ones attentionall of which makes their services that much more interesting. This new projector setup really positions them well for many years to come.

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LUMBERTON An oven fire at the REMPAC Foam plant on Starlite Drive late Thursday afternoon forced the evacuation of about 35 employees, according to the companys senior vice president, and will delay production for a while.

The fire was quickly contained and suppressed in the 60-foot-long box oven by employees using fire extinguishers, Mike Van Etten said. No one was injured.

However, the Lumberton Fire Department had to be called when flames became localized above the oven and spread under ceiling installation, he said.

There was nothing we could do when the roof caught on fire, Van Etten said. We had to call the fire department.

The fire started about 4:45 p.m, he said. The Lumberton Fire Department was on site within minutes.

According to Van Etten, the major damage to the plant will be the roof. He will not have a good estimate of repair costs until he can get up on the roof and survey the damage.

That roof was put on about three years ago and cost a quarter of a million dollars, he said. I dont think it will cost that much to repair because there probably isnt damage to the entire roof.

This was the first time in the 20 years his company has been in the building at 2005 Starlite Drive that there has been the need to call the fire department to extinguish a fire, Van Etten said.

Our employees have extensive fire training. Some are even members of volunteer fire departments, he said. They knew what to do in this situation. If the fire had not been contained in the oven this situation could have been worse. It could have been real ugly.

He expects the the Starlite Drive plant will be shut down for about a week. Work will continue at the companys two other Robeson County sites.

Employees who work at the Starlite Drive plant should call their supervisor before they come to work, he said.

According to the companys website, it produces he highest quality, cost-effective converted flexible foam plastic products and services which meet or exceed the needs of our customers. We offer our customers a broad range of open and closed cell foamed plastic and sponge rubber materials, unique conversion processes and a corporate commitment to excellent customer service and thorough quality assurance.

A handful of firefighters still were on the scene at about 6:30 p.m. Attempts by The Robesonian to contact Lumberton Fire Department Chief Paul Ivey and Assistant Fire Chief Chris West to get more details were unsuccessful.

Lumberton firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a fire at REMPAC Foam on Starlite Drive. The fire began in an oven used in the manufacturing of sanding sponges and then got into ceiling installation and burned through the roof.

An oven fire at REMPAC Foam on Starlite Drive caused the evacuation of about 35 employees late Thursday afternoon. No one was hurt in the fire that damaged the roof of the facility that manufactures sanding sponges and other foam products.

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Monitor Audio has added a new in-ceiling speaker to its Platinum II line. The three-way PLIC II speaker features an eight-inch long throw bass driver, dual two-inchC-CAM midrange drivers, and aMicro Pleated Diaphragm (MPD) air motion high-frequency ribbon transducer. The speaker uses Monitor Audio's Tri-Grip fixing system, and an optionalpre-construction MDF back box is available to control sound leakage. More details are available in the press release below.

From Monitor AudioMonitor Audio has expanded its Platinum II range of speakers to include a design- and installation-friendly in-ceiling speaker that offers unsurpassed levels of performance and sublime audio accuracy.

"When developing a new speaker, manufacturers have to consider four audiences--home technology installers, architects, interior designers and end users," comments Monitor Audio's Technical Director, Dean Hartley. "This means that the final product has to meet many demands. We are delighted that we have met all these expectations with the new PLIC II in-ceiling speaker--it's a winning combination of high quality sound, ease of installation and discreet design."

The Monitor Audio PLIC II in-ceiling speaker features an 8" long throw bass driver with Rigid Diaphragm Technology (RDT II) to provide immensely powerful bass lines. This is achieved by the RDT cone reacting to an audio signal with lightning fast precision and without deformation. A rigid aluminum baffle houses dual C-CAM midrange drivers and a Micro Pleated Diaphragm (MPD) air motion high frequency ribbon transducer, directed toward the listening area to deliver the best possible sound balance to the listener.

All PLIC II drivers employ a heavy duty motor system integrating an under-hung motor assembly to ensure the coil always remains in the gap, even when driven hard. The addition of copper 'shorting' rings greatly improves magnetic linearity and lowers intermodulation distortion, resulting in crisp and clear audio delivery. A world first for an in-ceiling speaker!

Designed for installation in both new build and retrofit projects, the PLIC II in-ceiling speaker features Monitor Audio's unique Tri-Grip fixing system. This three-position 'dog leg' style fixing provides a greater contact surface area than other types. This system, combined with the magnetic grille, saves the installer both time and money by speeding up the speaker fitting process.

To ensure controlled audio performance, Monitor Audio has designed an optional pre-construction MDF back box with pre-determined air volume of 24L. The rigid box is available with pre-loaded internal damping material to provide the best possible sound absorption and reduce standing waves.

To satisfy the interior designer and end user, the circular grille can appear almost invisible, by being painted to match the room dcor. Monitor Audio also offers a square option to match lighting fixtures and ventilation.

PLIC II FEATURES AND BENEFITS

High-performance 'no compromise' flagship speaker product. Compact dimensions. Four drivers--full three-way design. 8" Long throw Bass driver featuring RDT II cone technology. Dual 2" C-CAM midrange drivers for wider dispersion. MPD high frequency transducer. Angled midrange and high frequency drivers--directed toward listening area to provide uniform mid- and high-frequency dispersion. Rigid aluminium baffle construction. Highest quality 'push' style termination. Midrange and H.F level adjustment switches (+1/0/-1) dB. Paintable, trimless/low profile circular magnetic grille design--square options available. Highest quality crossover design--including metallised polypropylene capacitor and low loss inductors. Patented Tri-grip dog leg fixing. PLIC-BOX II--specially designed pre-construction enclosure provides ideal controlled performance. Pre-construction bracket for retro fit purposes: CB10 (light brown).

MSRP: $1,500 each

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In Joseph Youngs parlor, there are words on the ceiling: They came. They went, they read.

There are words on the computer, the windows, the kitchen cupboard, the bedspread upstairs.

Young is a writer, but his most recent work isnt found on paper. For the foreseeable future, his Hampden rowhouse will tell a story.

The MicroFiction RowHouse is an immersive installation of Youngs microfictions, or stories around 10 to 50 words, by his definition. Using photocopy transfer and a number of other methods, hes printed his stories on virtually every type of surface in every type of room in the house.

The rowhouse, in stories as short as two words, imagines the life of a fictional family that might have lived there over the years, Young said, using the rooms and the items that now tell their stories. The family isnt inspired by anyone Young knows, but rather a conglomeration of different people and things that people tend to do, he said.

The MicroFiction RowHouse is meant to be community-oriented, Young said, open to the public through events, readings and by appointment. Hes raised $1,150 through a GoFundMe campaign he launched in early July to support the project, but will go forward with the installation regardless of how much money that brings in.

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A microfiction story has been printed on the bed sheets of writer Joseph Young's rowhome, dubbed the MicroFiction Rowhouse.

A microfiction story has been printed on the bed sheets of writer Joseph Young's rowhome, dubbed the MicroFiction Rowhouse. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

The RowHouse kicked off events Aug. 12 with a performance by psychedelic band Duchess and the DeadBirds and will host a number of public workshops, musical performances and literary readings throughout August and September, including an opening reception Sept. 9.

Though Young has been writing microfiction since 2006, the genre has grown in popularity in the last five years. While the exact length and definition of microfiction is subject to diverse views in the literary community, Twitter users like @veryshortstory and @terriblytiny use the social media platforms 140-character limit as a storytelling parameter. In 2012, the British newspaper The Guardian challenged prominent writers to tell tales in tweets. That same year, Twitter began its Twitter Fiction Festival, which ran through 2015. The nanofiction literary magazine Nanoism and its accompanying Twitter account have run since 2009.

The form is attractive because its accessible, but a little bit mysterious, said local writer Justin Sanders. Sanders used to edit a Baltimore-based literary series called Artichoke Haircut and will host a reading at the Microfiction RowHouse in September. How you whittle down these narratives ... thats such a fascinating artistic process.

Sanders sees the form proliferating in the internet age due to increased consumption habits, shortened attention spans and expanded access.

But Young has never tweeted his stories (though he did used to text them, he said). His microfictions read more like poetry than novels, and they take more than a quick scan to absorb.

For a long time, I had this idea that flash fiction or microfiction shouldnt try to replicate what longer fiction is better at, Young said. Trying to create an entire world, an entire story with the same texture that a short story or a novel could achieve in a much shorter form is kind of not using the form in the best way.

But that doesnt mean microfiction cant have depth. In the MicroFiction Rowhouse, Young imagines a familys celebrations, defeats, tense moments and serene ones on the surfaces of commonplace items. The desktop computer reads happy birthday, lending the otherwise inanimate object a personal history. A window nearby speaks of an escaped cat. In the kitchen, there is talk of food stamps and a blood-boiling search for car keys. Upstairs, a story on the bedspread tells of the couple who might lie beneath it.

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Microfiction written on chalkboard on the kitchen cabinets of writer Joseph Young's "MicroFiction Rowhouse" in Hampden.

Microfiction written on chalkboard on the kitchen cabinets of writer Joseph Young's "MicroFiction Rowhouse" in Hampden. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Youngs project is eight to 10 years in the making, he said. Hes been actively creating microfiction since 2006, and has published numerous chapbooks, as well as Easter Rabbit, his book of microfiction.

His stories started out as more traditional 500-word stories, he said. Then, they started getting smaller and smaller, partly due to his work with visual artists. But putting his stories on walls and in visual spaces was part of a desire to do something bigger and more physical, he said.

I think Joe was a little jealous of painters because their work had weight, said Hampden artist and Youngs frequent collaborator Christine Sajecki. Sajecki originally taught Young how to transfer words from paper to almost much any surface, she said, and will teach a transfer workshop Sept. 19 at the rowhouse.

To put his stories on most household surfaces, Young made paper printouts of each word and for bigger transfers, each letter at a local FedEx. To complete the transfers, the paper is placed on the desired surface, doused with wintergreen oil and rubbed vigorously with a smooth, flat surface. The magic of the wintergreen oil is a bit of a mystery, but it likely works because copy toner is heat sensitive, Sajecki said, and the oil warms when rubbed.

And the transfer tool of choice? A wooden spoon. Young uses the same one he started with when Sajecki taught him the method in 2008, he said.

It has the right feel and I can vary the amount of pressure I need to apply given the surface being transferred to, Young said. My arm is fairly sore, though it's something I've gotten used to.

Young originally tried to find another space where he could create the MicroFiction RowHouse, approaching both nonprofit and private entities to locate a rowhome for the project, but eventually landed on his own home. His roommate was moving out, and the timing felt right.

I was still putting my microfictions on the walls of galleries and on the walls of some private homes, but Id never gotten to that point where I could fill an entire rowhouse with them, he said, So, I decided that I would fill my own house.

Youngs project is a natural fit for his Hampden neighborhood, where there is a vibrant art scene, said Hampden Community Council President Matt Stegman.

I think thats one of the things we really value in the neighborhood and what makes us different from other places to Baltimore, said Stegman.

This isnt the first time Youngs home has been transformed into an art space. The house itself has a history of creative occupants (he rents it from Donna Sellinger, a member of the Wham City arts collective), evidenced by an upstairs hallway bearing a chaotic collage of wallpaper left by artists past. Young also held a house-wide showing of his works in 2015, he said.

When the public arrives to read his stories, Young hopes theyll find a different way of looking at a story. As for Young, hell be sharing his space with the fictional family for the foreseeable future. Asked how long he planned to keep the microfictions around, he laughed and said, thats a really good question. Im not really sure.

The house is a good fit for Youngs microfiction, said Sajecki, which often assigns great importance to the space between words.

And the home, though a physical expansion of the genre rather than a digital one, is a natural progression in bringing microfiction to those who might be unfamiliar with the literary scene.

I think microfiction as a genre works well to bring in outsiders, Sanders said. Joes work really speaks to that. Hes turning private media into public media.

MicroFiction RowHouse is located at 3322 Chestnut Ave. in Hampden. It is open to the public during its opening reception on Sept. 9, during other scheduled events and by appointment. Find more information at microfictionrowhouse.wordpress.com. Contact Joseph Young to schedule a viewing at youngjoseph21@gmail.com.

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Tools and Materials Needed for the Project:

All of these materials should be available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Its usually a good idea to gather everything needed prior to starting the project.Utility knifes are very sharp always guard against injuries when cutting your ceiling tiles tiles should be secure and on a flat surface when trimming.

Styrofoam ceiling tiles can be installed on ceilings and walls covered with drywall, lime, lime-cement, dry plaster, chip-board, aerated concrete, masonry, silicates, and popcorned or textured ceiling finishes. When installing over any existing ceiling material, the surface should be dry, stable, even, hard, and free of any dust or debris.

Do NOT attempt to apply Styrofoam ceiling tiles over a popcorn ceiling that is soft or unstable. If the surface falls into these categories or is questionable, always remove the popcorn before installing the tiles simply soak the popcorn with water and scrub it off the surface.

Before installing decorative Styrofoam ceiling tiles on any surface, it should be cleaned of any dust, grease, wax, or any other dirt that may be present. If the surface displays any cracking or other defects, these defects should be corrected with filler prior to proceeding with the tile installation cracking or flaking paint should also be removed.

Whether youre an experienced DIYer or attempting your first project, installing decorative ceiling tiles is a job where planning is just as important as the actual installation -- taking a little extra time in this phase can result in a more attractive ceiling.

Starting in the center of your room with your Styrofoam decorative tiles normally provides the most appealing layout in many cases you may already have a ceiling fan or light in this spot, but if not, use the string method to determine the rooms center. Stretch two strings across the ceiling at a diagonal from opposite corners and where they cross should be the center finish nails can be used to secure the ends of the strings or ask a helper to lend a hand. Draw two perpendicular lines where the strings cross to divide the ceiling into four quadrants.

The mastic is applied to the backs of your tiles in small 1 to 1 inch thick mounds. If you happen to have a porous surface such as popcorn, you may want to increase the thickness of the adhesive, but a hard flat surface such as sheetrock or plaster may take a little less use the first several tiles to determine the ideal amount needed for your ceiling. The mastic should be placed in mounds approximately two to three inches in diameter and located at each corner of the tile, in the center, and a few other spots as needed. It isnt necessary to spread the mastic as pressing the tile into place on the ceiling should take care of that task try to keep the adhesive in from the edges enough so that it doesnt flow past the tile when installed.

Measure across the ends of your room and make a mark on the ceiling at the center of each wall taking into account any offsets or unique situations that may affect the measurements. Use your chalk line to snap a line through the exact center of the room previously marked to perimeter wall centers this should provide square lines to guide the installation of your first tile and those that follow. Before installing any tiles stand back and inspect the lines to ensure they appear correct.Place adhesive on the back of your first tile and press it into place with one corner in the marked center of the room. Make sure the edges follow your chalked lines.

Press each tile into place with enough force to spread the mastic evenly, but be careful of damaging the tile surface.

Tiles should be installed in parallel rows taking care to keep the edges as close together as possible. You may find it helpful to snap additional ceiling lines based on the width of the tiles, but take care not to get chalk on the surfaces of the tiles already installed. Trim tiles at the perimeter of the room as needed for a good fit be careful when cutting!

When you have completed your tile installation, use your caulking gun to apply a bead of caulk at all tile seams paying particular attention to where gaps exist. This helps to ensure a seamless and solid appearance for your Styrofoam decorative ceiling tiles. If youre an inexperienced caulker, you may want to practice on a few spare tiles before starting on your finished ceiling.

Caulking the ceiling tiles is much the same as applying grout to ceramic tiles work it down into the gaps along the entire length of each tile. Be careful not to apply too much and promptly smooth the bead out with a clean finger. Excess caulk can be wiped off with a damp sponge remember to rinse the sponge often and wring it thoroughly to remove excessive water and avoid smudging the tiles.

If youre planning on painting your tiles, white caulk can be used, but if the tiles are pre-finished, a matching or clear caulk is normally your best choice. Excess caulk should always be wiped off before it has a chance to dry or it may become very difficult to remove.

Hopefully these instructions will help with your ceiling installation, but if you have any questions, please feel free to contact use if you have any questions..

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The television screen is an ever-expanding thing literally. These days you can easily find a high quality and reasonably priced 65-inch TV, and some of the best TVs you can buy are also quite reasonably priced. But if you want a true cinematic experience, a projector is the way to go. Projector screens easily reach beyond 120 inches, and some projectors now support 4K UHD resolution and cover impressively wide color gamuts, just like their 4K TV counterparts.

So should you buy a projector? Well, projectors are a bit more complicated than TVs and require a little extra work and consideration. There are five major factors that will determine whether a projector is right for you.

The first consideration in deciding if a projector is right for you is room lighting. Projector brightness (or lack thereof) was once an issue that required an entirely dark room, but todays projectors are brighter and less expensive than ever before. Its easier to find a model that can handle moderate ambient light or even well-lit rooms thanks to better technology, including screens that reject ambient light.

Still, the darker the room the better the picture quality. When it comes to contrast, a projector needs darkness to make an image that looks bold, not washed out. This will also help make any required color calibrationeasier. Basements are popular for projectors because they tend to be dark by nature, but you can put a projector in a room with windows so long as you can effectively block out that light, usually with curtains. If youre willing to put up black-out curtains or shades, nearly any room in your home can work for a projector.

You are going to need both the space and the means to install a screen. There are a few ways to do this. First you can mount a manual or motorized drop-down screen from your ceiling. You could also mount a fixed screen to your wall, so long as youre willing to sacrifice the space. Or could paint your wall with a special projection-screen paint.

Make sure you have enough space for the screen, plus the speakers and furniture you want to put around it. There are a number of online calculators that can give you exact height and width measurements for any given 16:9 screen size.

There are two distances you need to think about: throw distance the distance between the projector and screen and viewing distance how far it is from your seat to the screen. Thanks to short throw projectors, you can reliably get a 100-inch diagonal widescreen image from as little as three and a half feet away, but many projectors require at least 10 feet for the same size image. Ultra-short throw projectors can achieve a 100-inch image from as little as 1.85 feet away, but are significantly more expensive.

Youll want to use a throw distance calculator online to determine if you have enoughspace for the projector you are considering. Viewing distance has to do with how far you should sit from an image of a certain size, and there are online calculators for this as well. Typically, experts recommended that you sit 10 feet from a 110-inch screen.

The previous steps have dealt with factors that affect the screen, but the projector itself needs special consideration, too. Specifically, you need to determine if you are able to place the projector at an ideal distance and angle from the TV. Ideally, the center of the projectors lens should align with the horizontal center of your screen, although some projectors do allow for offset installation. If for whatever reason you cant have your projector dead center, be sure to look for projectors with a lens-shift features. This allow for some adjustments should you need to place the projector a little off to the left or right. Theyre handy, but do keep in mind that the best image quality will come from a centered projector.

Of course, youll need to make sure you can to cleanly run at least one HDMI cable and power to this installation location. This is more easily done if the projector is going to sit on a table or in a cabinet than with an in-ceiling installation, as that will require wires to run along either the inside or outside of the wall and ceiling. If any of this sounds confusing, dont worry: Our projector installation guide will help you do it like a pro.

A good A/V receiver is an important part of any home theater, and because projectors often have fewer connection ports than TVs, theyre a natural fit for projector setups. If you plan to connect just a single device to your projector and have a sound system you can connect to it, be that a Blu-ray player or game console, then you dont necessarily need any additional equipment. But since most projectors have only one HDMI input, youll need an A/V receiver to connect multiple devices. An HDMI switcher is also an option, but an A/V receiver is better: it will also provide sound to your speaker system and you definitely want a sound system of some sort, because projectors have very weak speakers, if they have them at all.

If youre in the middle of new construction or are renovating your entertainment room, finding the proper space and installing a projector in conjunction is easier than putting one into a finished room. But if youre not in the process of remodeling, its more complicated. The best way to answer the question is to appraise your room using the criteria discussed above.

That said, if youve gone through this guide and still arent sure if a projector is right for you, check out our detailed explanation on the differences between projectors and TVs. If you get all of those pieces in place and are ready to make the jump to Team Projector, congrats! Youre well on your way to a home theater that will have your friends and neighbors knocking down your door. Enjoy!

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ANDERSON No action was taken by Madison County officials following an asbestos survey in 2016 because there was no reason for concerns.

The problem surfaced when work was started on the replacement of the heating and cooling system in the courthouse, which prompted an air-quality test in July.

An informational meeting concerning asbestos discovered in the Madison County Government Center has been rescheduled.

The question-and-answer session will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the council chambers of the Madison County Government Center, 16 E. Ninth St.

The asbestos in the building, constructed in 1973, was first discovered in October 2016 in a survey report completed by HydroTech Environmental Consulting & Engineering at the request of former property manager Denny Williamson.

Williamson said Monday that Human Resources Director Melinda Neeley requested the survey for compliance through Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA.

He said the survey results were provided to Neeley and Dan Dykes, county administrator.

They knew asbestos was found in the building, Williamson said of the 2016 report. It was up to them to do a follow-up.

Neeley said Monday the 2016 survey was done as part of a Voluntary Protection Plan and the county was working with OSHA.

We wanted to be pro-active in providing a healthy workplace, she said.

Neeley said she received the HydroTech survey in late 2016 or earlier this year.

I was told we didnt have an asbestos concern, she said.

Dykes said he saw the report for the first time last week. Since the 2016 survey found no reasons for concerns, no follow-up took place, he said.

That survey found the presence of asbestos on sprayed-on fireproofing material. The inspection determined the fireproofing material was considered to be friable, which can become airborne if disturbed.

The fireproofing material was sprayed on structural steel beams and columns throughout the building, located on ceilings and walls in various rooms and on plumbing pipes above the dropped ceiling tiles.

The Madison County commissioners said last week that during the installation of the new heating and cooling system, asbestos insulation was detected in crawl spaces above some of the ceilings.

The county hired Micro Air in July to measure the level asbestos fibers in the courthouse.

The Micro Air report showed that no asbestos was present in any air samples collected in the Government Center, the statement said. Further, Micro Air believes that airborne asbestos contamination is currently not an area of concern.

Remediation of the asbestos will have to take place before the installation of the new heating and cooling system can be completed.

Follow Ken de la Bastide on Twitter @KendelaBastide, or call 765-640-4863.

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What: Question-and-answer session on asbestos in the courthouse

Who: Madison County Board of Commissioners

When: 11 a.m. Wednesday

Where: Council chambers, Madison County Government Center, 16 E. Ninth St.

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This Architectural Installation Reconnects With the Senses Through Suspended Bricks

Adesign by Ashari Architectsforan architectural installation in Iran is a direct response to the need to reconnect with the senses.

The project, a pavilion built from a cube that holds a suspended brick volume, shows the potential of the use of this material by creating distinct atmospheres.

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From the Architects.Our response to the challenging architectural installation competition near one of the most important historic gardens Afif Abad Garden in Shiraz, Iran was PAUSE.

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PAUSE is the childish adventure feeling and inspiration that we have not experienced since the childhood. PAUSE tries to revive the feelings that we have been ignoring. Feeling of brick texture tactile; hearing the sound of our steps on the metal sheets, looking at the sky which we pass under of it every single day without any attention to it, not even trying to pause to enjoy it.

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Listening to the water features at the site," PAUSE from the outside is a cube that holds a suspended brick volume. This is adequate enough to incite the adventure and curiosity senses. By passing the brick wall entrance, we reach a dark closed space which cant hear anything except the sound of metal sheets under our steps. We continue our journey by touching the brick textures.

This concludes inciting and emphasizing our auditory and tactile senses which lead to follow our only possible guide that is the brick texture to move forward while our eyes are constantly searching to find a light beam or an opening. The mirrors and the light reflections gradually inform us about an occurrence that is about to happen. A little light beam is reveled and suddenly a stunning source of light from above lightens the space. We find ourselves under the sky which is framed and surrounded by mirrors and define the border between us and the environment.

As to respect the maximum allowed space which is 4m X 4m X 4m, the effort was on implementing our concept in the exactly defined space. Creating a moving knot in circlesof the space led us to initiate a circular volume in a cubic volume. By extruding the circle to create a cylinder and from cylinder to cone to create difference volume radiuses achieving the spatial diversity between the floor and ceiling and as a result drawingattention to the people above.

In order to incite peoples curiosity sense, we covered all around the interior cone inside the cube structure with metal sheets. Afterward, the entrance/exit space was defined by changing the material and creating a brick wall that invites the visitors.

To increase safety, 80 cm at the bottom part of the cone is omitted to supervise the people movement which led us to suspend the cone and that ended up as an interesting challenge of structure for us.

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All of the bricks that are used in the pavilion are cut in half and installed with the designed straps. The mirrors density in the inside increases as you move your eyes toward the upper part of thecone. Finally, to prevent the direct sun light and control the light the ceiling is covered by metal sheets. A hole has been cut out from the ceiling in order to push everyone's focus to the above space.

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Architects:Ashari ArchitectsLead Architects:Amirhossein AshariProject location:Shiraz, IranCompletion Year:2017Gross Built Area:16 square metersOther participants:Zahra Jafari, Ayda Bazoobandi, Mostafa Yektarzadeh, Sahar GharayiPhotography:Amir Ali Ghafari

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Born in Chester in 1966, Richard Woods graduated from the Slade School of Art in 1990. He has become known for his architectural installations characterised by cartoon-like decorative surfaces, bold patterns and vibrant colours, which he has said are inspired by his parents garish 1970s home and were once described by the Guardian as beguilingly simple and wickedly clever. In the past, Woods has turned a New York gallery into a mock-Tudor building, and created a wall-to-ceiling installation of geometric patterns at Londons Alan Cristea gallery. For his latest project, Holiday Home part of this years Folkestone Triennial (2 Sept to 5 Nov) Woods has created six colourful bungalows, situated in unexpected locations around the town.

How did you get the idea for the project?I was in Folkestone 18 months ago and got given this strange leaflet saying, Have you thought about turning your property into cash? basically, give up your house so someone can buy it as a second home. The idea grew out of that: to make six identical bungalows and install some in very desirable locations, some not, but keeping it very open-ended. Theres been equal [numbers of] people coming up to me and discussing the second home issue, and immigration.

What kind of concerns did they have?Theres one house in the harbour, floating around somebody heard through gossip in the town that it was going to be floated to Calais and back again. Some people are genuinely interested in whether boat people will move into the houses. But then lots of people in the town completely get the project.

What can Folkestone tell us about wider trends across the country?Its a compressed version of the UK: all those issues that are prevalent everywhere are kind of heightened. On a clear day we can see Calais when you see where abroad is, it makes it more terrifying in a way. Folkestone has very broad, different economic groups and because of its proximity to London people are moving here wanting a second home. People have asked if the homes are going to be available for local residents or just people from London.

But the houses dont exactly look like you could live in them...Well no, they dont have any windows, theres no glass, theres no front door. My work is cartoon my desire was to make something that was a motif of a building, but with nothing else that would lead the viewer to think they could live in it.

You live and work in London what do you make of its housing situation?Ive got three kids growing up and its hard to see how they can stay in London, so thats a big discussion at our house. If we end up living in a place where the creative youth have to move out and basically its just old people and people who work in Canary Wharf, thats not going to be a fun place to live.

In 2014 you created your own studio/home as a work of art. How did that go?It was hard work but we did it: we built a wooden house and studio in Bethnal Green with this company called dRMM. Its just made of timber, with no painted surfaces, and its completely self-sufficient. Im passionate about bringing wood back into the city centre, as it were. But its a strange thing because, having done that, Im part of the problem, arent I? Building big glamorous buildings in Bethnal Green...

You were once described as the man who would probably decorate Dr Seusss dream homeWell Im a fan of bright colours, so yeah, Id probably take the job on!

The Folkestone Triennial runs from 2 September to 5 November

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Richard Woods, artist: 'I made six identical bungalows and installed them around Folkestone' - The Guardian