| Hi-Point moving forward with new venture
A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning program set to begin Feb. 19 was highlighted at Wednesdays regular meeting of the Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education. The program is offered at the Urbana South Campus, located in the former armory located along U.S. Route 68, north of Urbana. Jon Whitsett, instructor, outlined the course curriculum, requirements and opportunities offered to adults. At least 20 adults have expressed interest, he said, and are applying for admission. New partnerships are being formed with local businesses which are helping in various ways, such as donating equipment and offering job opportunities after program completion. High School Director Nila Marquard briefed the board on the Hi-Point Hi-Tech program set from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.
Group aims for HVAC ‘yes’
Collecting donations, running ads and gathering new members along the way, Care For Kids continues to mount an organized effort to get the schools $3.35 million bond referendum approved for air conditioning and other improvements.
Meeting Wednesday, group members expressed concern not only for lack of A/C, but reports from teachers that the heating system at Hoover Elementary leaves some rooms still cold while teachers in others prop open windows to cool off.
We need to focus on the heat part of it, member Jeni Schiele said.
The group is organizing a petition drive to get a satellite voting booth set up at the March 7 elementary school carnival in hopes of pulling in more voters.
The group plans to meet with an architect Feb.
Only 10 of 46 air cons operable at Tamuning Elementary
Just when things were beginning to cool off, things are heating back up at Tamuning Elementary School. Students at the central school are feeling the heat once again, as a majority of the classrooms are without working air conditioning units. (This comes a few months after the units were repaired.) A total of 36 out of 46 classrooms are currently without the services of functional A/C."I told the board I'd challenge them to come to my school, sit in my class and watch my teacher give a lesson, because it's so hot," said Student Body Association president Geawna Hernandez. The outspoken fifth grader had approached the Guam Education Policy Board during its meeting last night, voicing her frustrations. The student says teachers are conducting classes outside because the heat has become unbearable, adding that she doesn't want to return back a modified bell schedule.She explained, "It's really hot and I know that not all of the kids like school, but I kind of like school and I don't want to go back to the 12 o'clock schedule anymore.
Board approves service plan for HVAC system
The Forrest City School Board on Monday agreed to enter into a contract with a local company to try and ensure that the new HVAC system at the high school works properly. Following some discussion on the matter, the districts board agreed unanimously to a one-year maintenance contract with Store Services Inc., of Forrest City for a base price of $6,480. The contract requires SSI to perform quarterly maintenance on the system. Board member Ernestine Weaver was absent. The other bidder was Mohr Heating and Air Conditioning of Wynne. Architect Dave Hodges, who works with the school district on the HVAC system, explained to the board that a separate maintenance contract, in his opinion, would benefit the district. Basically, you would hire someone to get really familiar with the system and to check quarterly to make sure everything is working properly, said Hodges.
Ask the Carey Brothers: Cleaning vinyl siding
Q. I have a small, portable one-room air conditioner that I've used for several years. Now, some of the grease has leaked from the rear of the unit onto the vinyl siding of my house. How do I clean it off?
A. Always try soap and water first or the cleaner that is recommended. Having said that, and because the grease you're describing is probably a petrochemical based material (not silicone), it can probably best be cleaned using something like gasoline or acetone.
First, make sure there are no flames or sparks nearby, and turn off and disconnect any nearby appliances that could spark while you're working. No smoking during this project.
Then, simply put a very small amount of gasoline onto the rag and wipe. The stain will disappear.
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