Permeable paver systems gain favor for stormwater control
The article discusses on site stormwater solutions like green roofs rain gardens bioswales and retention ponds. It highlights a Douglas County Bank project at Kasold and Bob Billings with permeable pavers praised by architect Clay Phillips and bank exec Pat Slabaugh for reducing impervious surfaces and aiding groundwater.
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23Rd Street
Douglas County Bank
Bob Billings Parkway
Kasold Drive
Clay Phillips
BG Consultants
Pat Slabaugh
Slabaugh
Phillips
Nick Krug
Journal-World
Permeable Paver Systems Ease patio and driveway installs
Brad Minnick of Capitol Concrete touts permeable pavers as easy for DIY and environmentally friendly. Systems resist clogging, use a 1/8 inch gap with 1/4 to 3/16 inch angular gravel, and filter storm water per studies. Cities like Portland even replace streets with permeable pavements. Jennifer Smith from K-State Douglas County offers gardening help.
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Brad Minnick
Capitol Concrete
Minnick
Colorado State
Portland
Ore
Stars and stripes flag styles guide antiques value
Kovel notes Flag Day origin in 1889 at a Fredonia Wisconsin school and the 1891 Betsy Ross House celebration. It traces 28 USS flags, circle star patterns, and aging indicators on textiles, porcelain, and a 1867 Liberty weathervane valued at 150000 to 200000 dollars with no bids.
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Fredonia
Wis
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Harry Truman
Congress
USS
Liberty
Waltham
Mass
Circle of Stars
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