A youth education centre was flooded by heavy rain after thieves stripped lead from the roof.

The Alternatives in Mind project, based in the former Roller City building in well i'th' Lane, has been forced to close following the flood.

Water poured in from holes in the roof, causing thousands of pounds of damage to a new kitchen donated by a local firm.

The reception area in the two-floor building was also left waterlogged following the downpour on Sunday morning.

Graham Stephens, head of the education programme which helps boys in Year 10 and 11 who have dropped out of school, fears that the worktops and cupboards in the kitchen could be warped by the water. the not-for-profit community business has its own indoor go-kart track.

It also teaches maths, English and skills in decorating, plumbing and pointing as well as vehicle mechanics.

Mr Stephens, who runs the project with a support worker, found the damage when he arrived at the centre on Monday morning.

He said: "This project is on a shoestring anyway and the cost of the repairs will have to come out of my pocket. we are also lucky that local businesses help us out. whoever has done this has not thought about what they have done. and even if they do it is a matter of if they actually care."

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With the economic recovery still at a trickle, the Centennial Society, a womens group at Union Congregational Church in Elk River, is trying something new to raise funds.

The women are holding what Janelle Johnson calls a trunk sale at the church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2.

Johnson says the group has eight participants so far, and hopes they will get 20 to 25 people to load their trunks or their truck beds with goods to sell.

She says people can expect to find furniture, crafts, produce and other new and used items for sale.

Food such as hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks will be available as well for purchase.

Johnson says the event will include the always-popular bake sale and a book sale, too.

Exotic animals will also be on church grounds for people to see from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. as long as the weather cooperates.

Proceeds from the trunk sale will go toward helping renovate the church kitchen, which Johnson estimates will cost between $20,000 and $60,000 to complete.

Union Congregational Church is located at 1118 Fourth St. in Elk River near the Dairy Queen.

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Kitchen Remodeling- Add Value And Life To your Home

July 20th, 2010. Published under Remodeling. No Comments.

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

Loretta Jackson photoTrustee David Rogers greets his daughter, Meryl, 12, and volunteer Donna King, arriving to help with vacuuming and other chores.

Loretta Jackson photoMerrimack resident David Rogers, a chapel trustee, credits the success of the renovation project to grants, gifts and the efforts of many volunteers.

Loretta Jackson photoDavid Rogers, a chapel trustee, tends to duties in the renovated kitchen area, now equipped with a new sink, floor tiles and acrylic countertop.

Craftsman prepare seams for a kitchen renovation at Wheeler Memorial Chapel in Merrimack.-Courtesy photo

Andrew Chamberlain and Carl Rand installi counter top during a kitchen renovation at Wheeler Memorial Chapel in Merrimack.-Courtesy photo

Loretta Jackson photoTrustee David Rogers greets his daughter, Meryl, 12, and volunteer Donna King, arriving to help with vacuuming and other chores.

Squirrels no longer frolic in the steeple of Merrimack’s historic Wheeler Memorial Chapel. The edifice, built in 1889 by Deacon John Wheeler, long served as a place of worship for those living near Reeds Ferry. nevertheless, over the years, structural and aesthetic flaws diminished the landmark, used for a variety of religious and social functions. last week, trustees announced the completion of a lengthy renovation project. Squirrels now live free – or die – elsewhere.

The repairs took five years to complete. The chapel, a non-denominational, non-sectarian establishment, located at 590 Daniel Webster Highway, nowadays is a non-profit 501c3 cared for mostly by volunteer trustees, members of the Faith Episcopal Church and visitors who attend various meetings there. On any day, one person or several can be found mopping floors, waxing woodwork or weeding the flower bed.

Despite the routine care, a number of major issues, interior and exterior, cried for attention. The roof leaked. Paint was peeling. The 65-foot-tall steeple was pocked with sagging wooden louvers. The chapel’s kitchen was a primitive, dimly lit space with few amenities. And it was no help when a recent storm propelled a jagged tree branch into a window resulting in the need for a replacement to the tune of $1,400.

Trustee David Rogers said it was the intent of all concerned to transform the chapel from blemished to beautiful. he said the trustees prioritized the needs and the rejuvenation project progressed, courtesy of grants and gifts that funded the work. Scores of volunteers assisted and area businessmen provided some heavy-duty services at modest prices.

On the outside, the entire building was stripped of more than a century’s worth of paint and then repainted by professionals equipped with machines that vacuumed away the old paint chips and simultaneously measured their volume. Some 500 pounds of old paint gave way to a glistening, new white surface, Rogers said.

“A new roof was installed and the steeple’s warped wooden louvers were replaced with vinyl replicas,” Rogers said. “Two interior ceilings were rebuilt and the kitchen is beautiful. There’s even a roomy new bathroom fully accessible to anyone using a wheelchair.”

The chapel accommodates a crowd of 100 people, some of whom find their way there after visiting the website: wheelerchapel.org. Today, the chapel often is booked for weddings, music recitals, concerts and other community functions. Years ago, square dancers swung their partners ’round and ’round there. And long ago, in 1897, members of the Ladies Aid Society held meetings there. The community always has been welcome at Wheeler Memorial Chapel.

Rogers said he credits the chapel’s longevity to the legion of volunteer stewards that over the years have tended to its needs. he meets frequently with fellow board members – Stephen August, Michelle Landry and Scott Shoman – to plan for additional niceties that will enhance the chapel’s appearance and functionality.

“It’s a charming little place,” said Donna King, a longtime volunteer who recently showed up toting a vacuum sweeper and a dust cloth. “It’s a place that has a spot in the hearts of many people. It’s like a home away from home.”

Chapel fixed up like new

The importance of fundraising cooking class or school or class project? You’re lucky! this article describes the process steps to publish a popular cookbook of your students and their families. Publishing your cookbook is much cheaper and easier if you have the right equipment, quality support, effective program.Publishers often for the first time they ever optimists. Continue the focus is very good if your financial estimates schedule wrong and not just the end cause you unnecessary frustration. Instead guesstimating your project, take some time to do some research. since you can print and assemble your books, look at the mandatory system. Check out some types also get one that is best for the project. Roll down the plastic type Day is especially popular with school cookbooks. Note that the ability of machines you are thinking of buying. Machinery Association to change the number of pages they can handle at once, to consider the final count your advertising source.if your cooking school will be a room, organize a source of error can be very simple. if the program were students (and yourself) to contribute to each of the two directions, the number of participants multiply and add a few pages of introduction, section dividers, table of contents. if a cookbook to work at school, you will need to spend to comply with laws setting effectively plan to print a recipe that involved contributors do not feel cheated or did not know the law. if you believe that will be flooded with comments, setting a limit for a child or a family trait.Select the contact point to serve as project leader. this person will assist the volunteers in the project were divided into groups of volunteers to take a small portion of total publications. Responsibility can be divided into the part of the book (as well as appetizers) or work (such as writing or copying). either way, make sure you have a backup plan in case someone does not come through.Post your cooking into the school newsletter or Web site. You can also ask the committee members to call parents to ask for feedback. Reminded students and parents to talk more about the recipe to keep records of students in small envelopes. the instructions were asked by email that you can not spend much time writing. Ask how the sex of the recipe is one way of dividing responsibility for the project in a large group of people.once you begin to assemble instructions, make sure your team is using the font color and color along with any instructions. this will ensure a polished look to publish your book. As cooking together, be sure to include the table of contents and section dividers (if you have them). Check the letter carefully and grammar, do not hesitate to call good from some English before publishing the final copy of the cooking.You can hold competitions among students on the cover design. again, the number of criteria to make printing easy. if your insurance kunakiliwa or mark one race, and one of the children to create illustrations in color. if you can print color covers, children are able to view the full-color illustrations. You can also use a picture of the bridge right on the cover collage. once you have printed the file, it’s time to tie your advertising and machinery requires. while the book is finished, you can distribute copies of your class or you can sell copies of recoup some of the cost of the project, or even turn a profit. be sure to copy and share key managers to advertise your cookbook, or to contact the school as it offers for sale.

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If a solid wood worktop could talk, you just might discover that it has multiple personality syndrome. Wood is just that versatile and personable, but it’s best to leave the fictional adventures of talking wood to Pinocchio and get down to the real facts.

Fact #1 – Worktops have a versatile functionality.

Wooden worktops are a natural for multipurpose use. they are a preferred surface for work areas in a home office or craft bench, and are traditional favorites as kitchen countertops as well. they are sturdy and solid, but not too hard. if you have ever tried filling out paperwork on a ceramic surface, you will instantly appreciate the resilient virtues of wood.

Fact #2 – Solid wood offers a full array of design options.

Most solid wood worktops are the butcher block style. It’s pretty, it’s functional, and because it can be made from short lengths of wood, it can be modestly priced. But solid wood can offer so much beyond the ordinary. Natural wood colors offer a veritable palate of hues from white ash and beech to deep walnuts and ebony. In between are honeyed oaks, caramelized maples, warm red cherry wood and a variety of exotic choices. Solid worktops can be made from wide planks, glued strips, or inlaid mosaics to create effects that span traditional, antique, homespun, or clean contemporary looks.

Little known fact #3 – Wood is naturally resistant to bacteria.

A research study conducted at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany, tested cutting boards of pine, beech and two different plastics, polyethylene and poly propylene. throughout the month long test, the pine and the beech both tested hygienically cleaner than the plastics. Other testing showed that fungus organisms died faster on pine heartwood than on plastic. Many woods, pine in particular, are not only safe for food surfaces, but have been proven to be natural biocides against microorganisms.

Fact #4 – Solid wood kitchen worktops are cost effective.

At $25–$50 per square foot, wood countertops are in the mid-range when compared with other materials. much of wood’s enduring value comes from necessary, but relatively simple maintenance practices.

Fact #5 – Wood worktops are eco-friendly.

This is especially true when the wood has been harvested from forests using sustainable management programs. Because it is a better insulator, wood surfaces will feel warmer in cold weather than their stone or tile counterparts.

Fact #6 – Installation of wood countertops can be a great DYI project.

As in any DYI project, you need to learn about the proper procedure. Wood installation is not that difficult if you know what to look out for—moisture. Most wood countertops should be installed with a small gap between the back edge and the wall to allow for expansion caused by humidity. this means that an upstand, backsplash, or other trim will be used to cover the space. it is important that any gluing forms a moisture-proof seal so that the wood won’t discolor in the future. it is also a good idea to oil the underside and edges prior to installation to reduce warping.

Fact #7 – Solid wooden work surfaces require simple routine maintenance.

Depending upon the porosity of the variety of wood used, a new surface might take 3 – 5 coats of oil. end grains will need extra oil. the surface should be re-oiled whenever a drop of water no longer beads up. the most common oils used on wood are tung, linseed, and pure lemon oil. Olive oil is sometimes used on food preparation surfaces. Oils that contain petroleum distillates will darken the wood over time and should not be used for food prep areas. Wipe up excess liquids quickly. Prolonged contact with some metals can stain the wood.

Fact #8 – Resurfacing is an option.

With proper maintenance, resurfacing should not be necessary. Sometimes catastrophic accidents occur, and if they do, solid wood can be resurfaced instead of having to be replaced. Begin with a good soapy scrubbing, double rinsing, and thorough drying. then evaluate the surface. if the scrubbing fixed it, apply several thin coats of oil. more extensive damage might require sanding or filling gouges with putty. In either of these cases, follow up with oil treatments.

Solid Wood Worktops