The Boone County Board of Supervisors will consider a request for main open ditch repairs in Drainage District No. 222 during a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. March 24 in the Boone County Courthouse.

In August, a petition was filed with the board of supervisors requesting work be done on the existing open main ditch to relieve a backup of water at the main outlet. The open ditch is located in section 15 of Colfax Township in the eastern part of the county near W Avenue and 250th Street.

Its an open ditch that allows water to flow into a creek, Boone County Engineer Scott Kruse said. Its become silted and the water backs up to the tile. The water stands at the tile all the time, so we would dig it out if the supervisors approve the request.

By state law, the county is required to keep the drainage ditch as close to original condition as possible, Kruse said. The board, however, is not required by law to hold a public hearing on the request for repairs but, Kruse said, they will have this one so everyone has the opportunity to understand the details of the cleanout.

The board of supervisors is the trustee of county drainage districts, Kruse said, adding that if property owners dont want to pay for the cost of the repair, the work may or may not be done, depending on what the supervisors decide.

In September, the board appointed ISG, a civil engineering group based in Algona, to do the preliminary survey and study of the open ditch and compile a report. Last month, Kent Rode, ISGs principal, senior civil engineer, presented the multi-page report, complete with maps, tables, photographs and construction plans for open ditch repairs, to the supervisors, who officially accepted it.

Property owners in the district would be billed accordingly for the work, which the ISG report estimated to be $155,500. About 2,500 feet of the ditch, which is about 10 feet wide at its bottom, would be cleaned out by a backhoe. The ditchs slopes would be reshaped so they could be seeded with grass, Kruse said.

ISGs survey found the open ditch from Worrell Creek to the main tile outlet at the facility bulkheadfilled with as much as four feet of sediment, which causes a flow restriction of the main tile. The sedimentation causes the main tile to become submerged and backup.

Fieldwork confirmed the need for drainage relief in the district, the report said. It recommended cleaning the open ditch from the outlet at Worrell Creek to the main tile drop structure and restore its original slope, shape and capacity.

According to the report, there are about 2,215 acres within the existing watershed and about 1,611 acres are currently assessed for the benefits on the existing main ditch, which goes into Worrell Creek. The creek flows southeast to Squaw Creek, the South Skunk River and eventually drains into the Mississippi River. The report states the drainage district records are mostly complete, including documents such as the original plans and plat for the original drain tile and ditch construction. The total length of the open ditch and surface channel is about 18,970 feet.

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The Boone County Board of Supervisors will consider a request for main open ditch repairs in Drainage District No. 222 during a public hearing on March 24 in the Boone County Courthouse.

In August, a petition was filed with the board of supervisors requesting work be done on the existing open main ditch to relieve a backup of water at the main outlet. The open ditch is located in section 15 of Colfax Township in the eastern part of the county near W Avenue and 250th Street.

Its an open ditch that allows water to flow into a creek, Boone County Engineer Scott Kruse said. Its become silted and the water backs up to the tile. The water stands at the tile all the time, so we would dig it out if the supervisors approve the request.

By state law, the county is required to keep the drainage ditch as close to original condition as possible, Kruse said. The board, however, is not required by law to hold a public hearing on the request for repairs but, Kruse said, they will have this one so everyone has the opportunity to understand the details of the cleanout.

The Board of Supervisors is the trustee of county drainage districts, Kruse said, adding that if property owners dont want to pay for the cost of the repair, the work may or may not be done, depending on what the Supervisors decide.

In September, the board appointed ISG, a civil engineering group based in Algona, to do the preliminary survey and study of the open ditch and compile a report. Last month, Kent Rode, ISGs principal, senior civil engineer, presented the multi-page report, complete with maps, tables, photographs and construction plans for open ditch repairs, to the supervisors, who officially accepted it.

Property owners in the district would be billed accordingly for the work, which the ISG report estimated to be $155,500. About 2,500 feet of the ditch, which is about 10 feet wide at its bottom, would be cleaned out by a backhoe. The ditchs slopes would be reshaped so they could be seeded with grass, Kruse said.

ISGs survey found the open ditch from Worrell Creek to the main tile outlet at the facility bulkheadfilled with as much as four feet of sediment, which causes a flow restriction of the main tile. The sedimentation causes the main tile to become submerged and backup.

Fieldwork confirmed the need for drainage relief in the district, the report said. It recommended cleaning the open ditch from the outlet at Worrell Creek to the main tile drop structure and restore its original slope, shape and capacity.

According to the report, there are about 2,215 acres within the existing watershed and about 1,611 acres are currently assessed for the benefits on the existing main ditch, which goes into Worrell Creek. The creek flows southeast to Squaw Creek, the South Skunk River and eventually drains into the Mississippi River. The report states the drainage district records are mostly complete, including documents such as the original plans and plat for the original drain tile and ditch construction. The total length of the open ditch and surface channel is about 18,970 feet.

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CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (PRWEB) March 03, 2015

Johnsonite rubber tile from Tarkett, the worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, recently achieved the Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certification (C2C) under Version 3.0. The certification, which is the first of its kind earned by a rubber manufacturer, can be used to help projects with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit achievement.

In order to achieve C2C Bronze Certification, the Johnsonite rubber tile products had to fulfill a number of requirements, including:

For more than 50 years Tarkett has been committed to proactively addressing environmental challenges in manufacturing and product development by developing solutions that contribute positively to the environment and the well-being of people, said Diane Martel, Vice President of Environmental Planning and Strategy with Tarkett North America. We are pleased to have become the first rubber manufacturer to earn Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certification. This certification exemplifies our ongoing dedication to developing and enhancing products based on our work with the EPEA and Cradle to Cradle principles and Circular Economy approach.

The extreme durability and no finish required maintenance schedule of the rubber tiles results in reduced upkeep costs and diminished environmental impact. The rubber options are made in the USA in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified plant, assuring quality and a positive environmental impact. Rubber is also recyclable.

Working in tandem with the scientific institute Environmental Protection & Encouragement Agency (EPEA), Tarkett is focused on developing and manufacturing products that are safe for people and the environment, and that can enter into a technical or biological cycle at the end of the use. EPEA values are based on intelligent, aesthetic and eco-effective design and are dedicated to optimizing products within the C2C framework. Tarkett extended its efforts globally and in 2011 began applying C2C principles in partnership with the EPEA in the eco-design of products across all global brands, moving toward a goal of circular, closed-loop design and manufacturing.

Transition and human intention are recognized by the C2C program as part of any successful protocol for continuous product improvement. According to the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard, The goal of continuous improvement is not simply reducing the human and environmental impact of a product, but instead combines the progressive reduction of bad with the increase of good. Manufacturers achieving the program standards are allowed to use the C2C certification mark on product labeling.

For more information about Johnsonites range of certifications, visit http://www.johnsonite.com/sustainability/certifications. To learn more about Tarketts comprehensive range of Johnsonite commercial rubber flooring solutions, finishing borders and accessories, visit http://www.tarkettna.com.

About Tarkett Tarkett is a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for flooring and sports surfaces. With a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletics track, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. With 12,000 employees and 34 production sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to sustainable development, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy and promotes circular economy. Tarkett net sales of 2.5 billion euros in 2013 are balanced between Europe, North America and new economies. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ticker TKTT, ISIN: FR0004188670) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120, CAC Mid 60, CAC Mid & Small, CAC All-Tradable. For more information, visit http://www.tarkett.com.

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Thursday, March 05, 2015

"As much as the mid-century modern look is back, it's still something that people are not going to find appealing," said real-estate agent Gary Silberstein. "Barbie's not back."

But one lover of 1950s design says pink bathrooms deserve more respect. "Pink bathrooms are emblematic of the design of the period," said Pam Kueber, who started the website Save the Pink Bathrooms (savethepinkbathroom.com) after buying a 1950s ranch.

Kueber said developers started installing pink bathrooms after Mamie Eisenhower popularized the color when she wore a blush ball gown to her husband's presidential inauguration in 1953.

She started Save the Pink Bathrooms after watching people rip them out with "sledgehammer glee" on TV home-improvement shows. "They'd throw the toilets out the window and guffaw. I was appalled. That bath was put in by somebody who loved that color."

Pink was not the only pastel used in postwar homes - bathrooms were yellow, blue or green, often with black trim. "They were exuberant years, and people chose these colors," Kueber said.

Many homebuyers who shun pink will accept the other 1950s pa

"Yellow and black totally work," Lopis said. "You could make it funky and fun. But pink is a little much for me. Pink just wasn't really in my repertory of colors. Pink is like a little girl's room."

Realtor Maryanne Elsaesser said that it is usually the man who reacts. "They're opposed to the fact that it's a female color."

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The Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education has voted to approve improvement projects at the high schools not to exceed $2.3 million.

The board voted at its Feb. 23 meeting on the work and to have Legat Architects and Pekron Consulting prepare design drawings and bid specifications for it. The improvements are scheduled to take place during summer break.

The work being done is mostly annual preventative maintenance as identified through the master facility plan and annual building needs, according to board documents.

The board set a limit of $2.3 million on the project, estimating its total at $2.2 million.

The work at Glenbard South High School is anticipted to cost $81,587. Crews will replace four interior and exterior steel doors and hardware, replace vinyl composite tiles in four corridors and install vinyl composite tile flooring in two classrooms.

At Glenbard West High School, a changing room with a sink will be constructed in a special education classroom. This is estimated to cost $25,000.

Total work at Glenbard North High School will be a little more than $1 million. This is where the most work will be done. Crews will replace asphalt paving and curbs in the west parking lot, replace window and door frames on a stair tower, replace fire-rated metal doors on stair towers, renovate a pair of student toilet rooms, replace existing campus signs with an LED message sign and install new vinyl floors in the dance studio.

Glenbard East High School will have an acoustical baffle replaced on the Biester Auditorium stage. That is expected to cost $88,000.

The project also includes $455,072 of work to be performed at all schools. That work includes improving security lighting; refinishing wooden sports floors; inspecting and replacing fire alarms, fire doors, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers; inspecting and repairing basketball backstops and divider curtains; inspecting and repairing wooden and aluminum grandstands and improving kitchen equipment.

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Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Tuesday, February 24, included:

Connor Galvin, 22, of Berners Close, Tile Hill, admitted stealing five bottles of wine worth 35 from One Stop. 73 fine, 20 victim surcharge, 80 costs.

Dean Groves, 23, of Dymond Road, Holbrooks, admitted causing a breach of the peace. 100 bind over for 12 months.

Ashley Ferrie, 26, of Heath Road, Stoke Heath, admitted breaching a suspended sentence by failing to attend an appointment. 50 fine, 50 costs.

Lorraine Griffiths, 33, of Harnall Lane West, Foleshill, admitted stealing toy figures worth 220 from Merlins World. 220 compensation.

Simran Somal, 24, of Kenpas Highway, Styvechale, admitted being unable to hand over a ticket for inspection. 100 fine, 4.30 compesation, 20 victim surcharge, 120 costs.

Elizabeth White, 37, of Clarendon Street, Earlsdon, was found guilty of assaulting a police officer. 100 fine, 40 compensation, 20 victim surcharge, 200 costs.

Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Wednesday, February 25, included:

Nikara Beech, 29, of Wexford Road, Wood End, admitted stealing meat worth 153 from M&S, 18 cans of Lynx deodorant worth 55 from B&M and cheese worth 10 from Farm Foods, possessing the class A drug diamorphine and breaching a suspended sentence. Eight weeks jail, 80 victim surcharge.

Lee Hill, 30, of Jenner Street, Hillfields, admitted stealing meat worth 153 from M&S. 90 fine, 76.50 compensation, 20 victim surcharge, 85 costs.

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Parishioners at St Oswalds Church in Tile Hill welcomed West Midlands Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, to a fun 'Its a Knock Out' day.

The teams were made up of local primary schoolchildren and the community police who battled it out for supremacy!

Funding for the event was provided by West Midlands Police as part of their initiative to improve and encourage good relationships between police and the local community.

Rev Nick Leggett, from St Oswalds, said: This was an ideal opportunity for the community to see the police in a relaxed and fun way and, of course, to eat lots of pancakes!

The day was part of St Oswalds 12-month Summer School project for local children during school and half-term holidays.

Around 40 children attended as well as lots of local volunteers who formed another team.

Mr Jamieson said: St Oswalds Church does brilliant work with their local community, which is why I am so pleased to support the work that they do through the Community Initiatives Fund.

The Fund provides small grants of up to 750 to help projects that encourage community contact with local neighbourhood officers; therefore increasing trust and confidence while reducing crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

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Q:In the process of a home remodel, I've noticed the grout in my new bathroom varies in color. The tile installer and I agreed on a gray tone, which I see on the floor and maybe a wall or two. But the grout in the shower and other walls is definitely black. Can this be corrected without damaging the porcelain tile?

A: There's a good chance the grout for your project wasn't properly mixed. Fortunately, the problem can be fixed with no damage to your tile.

Essentially, your choices are to remove the grout or stain it. This can be a do-it-yourself project, though in your case you probably want the contractor to handle it.

Because sealant is intended to help grout resist moisture, staining will only work on unsealed grout. You can easily find grout stains in home improvement or tile stores.

Before you start staining grout, do these two things:

Stain a small, inconspicuous area to be sure there's no damage and the color is correct.

Thoroughly clean existing grout with a grout and tile cleaner and grout brush. This helps make the grout porous so stain evenly adheres. Let grout dry before applying stain. Also, remove any stain that comes in contact with tiles. While porcelain won't absorb the way other tile types might, you don't want stain to sit on the tile any longer than two hours.

Keep in mind that while it's possible to lighten a dark grout, the process may require multiple coats of stain.

You'll need grout remover and a manual or power grout removal tool, also available at home improvement or tile stores. Although porcelain tiles are quite durable, be careful not to nick or chip tiles during the removal process. Once the old grout is gone, simply install new grout. Follow package instructions and if the color is right this time, plan to apply grout sealer.

If grout work is something you'd rather pay someone to do, consider hiring a handyman service or an experienced tile installer. Top-rated grout companies say the cost to restain grout in a 6-by-10-foot tiled area ranges from $50 to $175; to re-grout the same size area is $240 to $350.

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Welcome to Cleveland Ohio's Shower Tech, Ohio's largest, most complete ceramic tile & stone tile contractor website. Browse our photo galleries to see ceramic tile showers & stone tile showers galore. We also feature steam rooms, shower pan replacements, walls, floors, steps & intricate tile recesses in exquisite & often rare ceramic & stone tile including Listellos, Travertine, Rare Marble & more. As you browse, you will also see the latest in shower fixtures, solid copper & brass details, LCD TV placements, tiled ceiling work & much more - so please enjoy as your dreams are possible.

We're your premier bathroom remodeling contractor, withover 31years of experience serving Northeast Ohio communities with unparalleled professional bathroom, shower, tub, floor and wall ceramic and stone tile installations. From small tile replacement jobs to large tub, bath and shower conversions and replacements, we have the means to take on any sized challenge. We're experts in ceramic wall and ceramic flooring.

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Our services over the last 31 years also include: shower pan & whole bath and shower remodeling, repair, replacement & restoration; shower stall, enclosure & surround installation & remodels; custom showers, ADA (Americans with Disabilities) compliant showers, enclosures & surrounds; tile showers & shower stalls; tile flooring; ceramic tile & marble settings; marble flooring & floors; floor coverings; granite & limestone contractor; leak detection, and much more. We also do tub renovations, steam rooms, steam showers, tub showers, tub to shower conversions, shower rehabs, shower restorations, handicapped showers, and walk-in shower construction. Whether you want to install a new shower or fix your leaky one, give us a call. We also specialize in commercial tile work and VCT floors (Vinyl Composition Tile) and Luxury Vinyl Tile.

We use many types of materials including quarry tile, mosaic tile, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, granite tile, marble tile, limestone tile, sandstone tile, medallion tile, vinyl tile, listellos tile, slate tile, travertine tile, onyx tile, custom glass tile, clay tile, stone tile and other types of tile or stone. We use these materials on floors, for flooring and walls in both wet and dry situations. We are expert setters, installers, dealers & contractors. Please browse through our extensive gallery of pictures or feel free to ask us any question you may have.

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Installation Tips ... Success with glass tile and stone tile involves practical as well as aesthetic matters. Whether your project is small or large, whether you design it or hire a professional, and whether you install it yourself or rely on a tile setter, you should be aware of certain facts before starting a project.

1) Making Selection .... Selecting the right glass mosaic tile or stone mosaic tile for your job requires asking yourself the following questions:

Once you have narrowed your choices, buy a few samples. When you are selecting tiles from a catalog (or a website) and cannot feel the texture or experience the color and quality of the glaze, ask for samples before committing yourself. Live with them for a few days. Look at them next to other surfaces and materials they will share the space with. Be sure to switch on the lights in the room the tile will inhabit because the tile color will look different in your home than it did under the showroom lights.

If you are working with an architect or interior designer, he or she will specify exactly which pieces are needed. For a complex job, the designer may even take elevation drawings to the tile retailer and have them reviewed by store personnel before the order is finalized.

If you are doing the installation yourself, bring exact measurements and a detailed drawing or a set of blueprints to the showroom, so that a salesperson can help you specify the order. If you are using a professional to install your design, let him or her handle the order to avoid any finger-pointing midjob should a shortage of glass tiles or missing trim pieces occur, resulting in a delay.

Most professionals advise that you buy 5-10% more tile than you actually need to cover breakage and cuts during installation, and to replace the occasional tile broken at a later date. If the design is complex, laid on the diagonal, or will involve an unusual amount of cutting, order even more.

If the mosaic tile is a common design, it is likely to be warehoused by us, and delivery should take approximately 7-15 days. Custom orders and imported tile may take up to 8-12 weeks or more, to arrive.

The field tile cost is the result of multiplying the cost per square foot by the number of square feet needed (including extra coverage). and by adding the cost of trim pieces. The cost of installation is additional. Get at least 3 estimates and be sure that prices are based on the same methods of installation and materials. Labor costs will vary depending upon the area in which you live, and the complexity of the project, which in turn affects the time required.

Typically, large flat area will cost less per square foot than smaller jobs that entail a lot of detail and trim work. The more cuts required to fit tile around corners and into odd-shaped places, the higher the labor costs. For instance, diagonal patterns need more cutting and costs more than a straight square. Furthermore, many installers charge more for handmade glass tile, as its irregularities make it more time consuming to lay.

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