Village continues solar energy talk

The possibility of solar energy becoming a reality in Hemingford was discussed some more during the Village of Hemingford Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19.

The board was given more information from GenPro Energy Solutions, a company that has been at several meetings to discuss the possibility of utilizing solar energy in Hemingford.

Molly Brown, Vice President of Energy Production, gave the board members handouts to show what a one megawatt solar farm structure would look like in Hemingford.

The handout showed 3,436 320-watt solar panels (for example: GOAL ZERO NOMAD 100 ) Brown explained that they use northwest facing solar trackers that sit in rows from north to south and follow the sun from the east to the west.

“What that allows you to do is really capture the morning sun and the afternoon sun when Nebraska Public Power District’s normal peak demands just happen to hit,” Brown said.

Brown went over two major types of financing options for the project, including a power purchase agreement and a long term municipal lease.

Brown said once the financial model is complete, she and the board could delve into some work sessions.

In other news (and related to the solar energy project discussion), the board unanimously approved signing a Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Waiver Agreement with Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD). The Village of Hemingford is a wholesale municipality of NPPD.

Terry Rajewich, account manager for NPPD, was on hand to discuss the waiver with the board. Prior to making the decision to sign the waiver, the board went into executive session for about 15 minutes.

As Rajewich explained, PURPA requires a utility to purchase the output of a renewable energy qualified facility at full avoided wholesale cost. Typical qualified facilities include wind and solar projects. One of the pros that Rajewich gave for signing the waiver included that it provides protection for Hemingford with leverage in pricing negotiations.

After signing the waiver agreement, Chairman John Annen thanked both representatives from NPPD and GenPro for coming to the meeting and explaining things.

“This is a big project,” he said.

Annen said for being a small community, he feels Hemingford is being progressive for looking at something like this and trying to get something accomplished.

“Without you guys working together, we would never get this accomplished and I really appreciate it,” he said.

Rajewich said this will be an educational process for the community.

The board also stated they would be strongly interested in holding a town hall meeting down the road to further discuss solar energy.

In other news, the board took action on and/or discussed the following items:

• Heard from Hemingford resident Terry Elliot, who said he’d like to be notified by the Village office when a tenant of his rental notifies the Village that they are moving. Elliot said his reasoning for this was that he would want to have services to the home shut off rather than have them go back into his name as the landlord. While several board members stated it isn’t the Village’s responsibility to do this, the board stated they would check with the League Association of Risk Management (LARM) to see what their options are with possibly making a policy regarding the matter.

• Heard a Utility Department update from Utility Supervisor Kyle Huss. Huss stated the Utility Department found some more line work that will need to be done. They’d like to get it complete before winter, he said. The pool and baseball field have been winterized. Huss also stated he and Utility Department employee Colt Frahm attended a water conference recently in Gering. Huss also reported that last month’s water test came back good.

• Heard a Police Department update from Police Chief Dusty Bryner. Bryner reported that things have been going well the last few months. Regarding an ordinance stating unlicensed vehicles are not to be parked on the roadway, Bryner said people have been very receptive to this and vehicles are getting moved. Board member Lynda Novotny also thanked Bryner for the Hemingford Police Department’s presence at the recent street dance in Hemingford. Bryner said there were no issues at the dance and it gave them an opportunity to walk around and visit with the public.

• Heard an administrator’s report from Village Administrator Barb Straub. Straub said they have new computers up and running in the office and that they’re working great. She also noted that the Village’s budget has been submitted to the State and all other necessary entities.

The board’s next regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17.

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To start your handcrafted patchwork quilt you may need material. Patches can constitute a stylish, yet old style quilt that can survive for a long time to come. You just cut the bits of your fabric to come up with patches in addition to design, stitching in straightforward numeric lines. In the event that you are making the usually handcrafted patchwork quilt, you'll want materials, including long stripes, squares, arched shapes, and rectangles. You're capable of leaving out the contours that curve should you not care to go all the way through the steps of producing elaborate handmade patchwork quilts.

Assembling A Handmade Patchwork Quilt

During the time of designing a handcrafted patchwork quilt quilters will use patches to build a quilt with lots of sections, like the quilts that resemble the Picasso artwork, or else the fundamental quilts. When you gather your patches, you'll need to form blocks of your material. The blocks in crafter language contain the "corn and legumes," motifs, "turkey tracks, maple leaf, Robbing Peter to Pay Paul" and so forth.

Before commencing your handmade patchwork quilt you'll need to decide on the blocking scheme. You've got the choice of the 4-patch scheme, or else the 9-patch. The patch block schemes make up grids, that fill in various uncomplicated lines in amounts alongside contours. The 4-patch is among the standard designs used to create standard quilts also is among the more straightforward quilt patterns. The 9-patch is also used, yet other versions comprise on other geometric grids. When you learn to quilt you may want, to begin with the lower block inches, you'll what is more must understand the best way to make up edges to perfect your quilt. Quilting for beginners shouldn't be complicated, by sticking to simple quilt patterns is a means to make this less avocation less daunting.

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What Type of Roofing to Choose - Knowing the Basics

One of the most common words to pop up into mind when talking about roofing is protection. This protection that we are getting from our roof is all-encompassing and is what makes our New York homes fully functional affording the whole household the most comfortable stay. Wherever you reside in the Big Apple, from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or Long Island; your roof is greatly exposed to abundant everyday sunshine together with the rest of the changing seasons. The tough nature of the job and the aesthetic appeal that it adds make your choice of roofing type important.

To know what type of roofing to choose, you have to equip yourself with the basic knowledge. Generally, there are 4 different types that roofs can be categorized into.

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Roof Repair Bronx

As the fall starts getting colder and the days start getting shorter, it means that the winter is almost at your door. Winter brings a lot of house-related problems along with it, and roofing problems are among them. During the winter, homeowners may face various roof issues, including ice dams formation, condensation, and damage to the property. These problems are tough to cure in winter because of the weather conditions, but can be evaded if you take proper care of your roof in fall.


Fall is the best time to prepare your house for winter, but that doesn't mean these issues would stop haunting you. So, even if you did all the roof repair Bronx and maintenance work before winter, but still facing issues, don't despair. You have to get these problems fixed immediately.


In this post, we will discuss some really easy roof repair Bronx and maintenance tips that would help you to get through winter months without much trouble.


Fall roof maintenance


During fall, inspect your roof for any damage or deterioration, and if you find any, get them fixed immediately. In winter, you need to be even more vigilant and proactive. Check regularly for any signs of icicles build-up and ice dams - especially after a snowstorm or windstorm, etc. Make sure that your fascia and downspout are not clogged with debris, ice, snow, dead leaves, etc. Use a roof rake to eliminate excess snow buildups.


Flashing and chimney repair


If you see any leakage or droppings in your house, on the roof around the chimney area, that means the flashing of the chimney is leaking. This could damage the chimney as well as the roof. So, get your chimney and flashing properly inspected in the fall only, and if something is wrong, get it repaired. Your roof repair Bronx company should have the chimney service too, if not, hire a chimney repair company. If you plan to DIY the flashing repair task, pay proper attention to the temperature, so that the adhesive used in the repair do not freeze in cold weather.


Shingles Repair


The shingles that use some metal fasteners or are nailed down can be repaired or replaced at any point of the year. However, you need to pay extra attention so that the roofing material do not crack or break. If you know how about the properties of your roofing material and know how to repair it, go ahead, get the job done. But, if you have no idea about it, do not get on the roof and damage the roof even further. Call your roof repair Bronx and let them repair it for you. Remember, you need an experienced roof repair contractor to work on your roof because an amateur contractor would be no better than you and could damage the roof just like you.


Gutter repair


Gutters are crucial, but most underestimated part of the roof, which plays a huge role in saving your roof from winter by keeping it dry and clear. Keep a regular check-up and cleaning schedule for gutters and if they damaged, get them replaced immediately. Gutters also save your fascia board and house walls from water damage and keep the walkways dry and clean. If your gutters are blocked, they won't remove roof water properly. Which means, there would be overflowing water all around your house, which could cause a lot of problems, including damage to the foundation of your house. As long as your gutters are clean and dry, they can be repaired or replaced (if damaged), even during winter, just as they can be repaired in summer. So, keep your gutters clear of any debris to maintain a good drainage system in your house, and save your roof.


Attic repair


If you are suddenly noticing any leaks in your house, it may be because of your attic. Your house produces a significant amount of heat every day in winter, which escapes through the roof of your house. With time, this process weakens the insulation of your attic, and when the snow starts to melt on your roof, it leads to leakage from the roof. It's your responsibility to check the insulation in your attic on the regular basis, and when you find a leak, know that it's time to re-do the insulation. If you put in enough time, money and investment to re-do your attic insulation into something sustainable, you would face much less of these leakage and other roofing problems.


Tree maintenance


Yes, trees are a vital part of our environment and look so beautiful when they are surrounding your house. However, if by chance, a huge tree is hanging above your house, it could be hazardous for your roof. You have to take action to make sure that no such risk is hovering over your house roof. Call tree service and take their help in solving the issue. If they think that the tree could be trimmed from over your house and would not cause any serious issue in future, get it trimmed. If it's really necessary to remove the tree to safeguard your family and house, then only get it removed. Having trees around your house is a good thing as they keep the air fresh. But at the same time, you need to be more careful to keep your roof clear of all the debris like branches and dead leaves, etc.


Roof replacement


If your roof is made of metal or wood and shingles, you can get it replaced at any point of the year, regardless of the season. If you have a flat roof, made of rubber, you have to wait till spring to get a replacement. This is particularly because of the adhesives used with flat roof material are mostly temperature dependent and could freeze and not work properly in winter. Call your roof repair service and take their advice on the matter.


So, these were some easy tips on roof repair and maintenance in winter, to help you get through the season without many hitches. If you are facing more serious roofing problems, contact your roof repair service immediately.