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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
5
Audrain County Realtors president Maxine Blackmore says buyers increasingly ask how much it costs to heat and cool a home. Energy efficiency boosts sales prospects as heating costs rise about 20 percent yearly. Private Property Week runs April 17 to 23, with Realtors offering tips to boost salability.
Hannibal Missouri May 20 workers at St Elizabeth Hospital will vote on whether to be represented by the Service and Hospital Employees Union. The decision affects hospital staff and labor relations in the community.
Twenty building permits totaling 12 480 dollars were issued by Mexico's building inspection department. Permits covered fences garages carports storage sheds roof work remodels and repairs for numerous addresses with contractors Loren Biggers Sears and Robuck 1 0 Case 1 N Sweezer among them.
Real estate transfers include Kathy Gatkins and Nelle Scott to Billy Spires on Lot 4 Block 49 Original Town Vandalla. Michael Lewis and Carolyn Kelsay to Darold and Karen Allen, part NW Ya NE Y Sec 29 Twp 51 Rge 9. Ensten to Aria L Ensten Lot 9 in Gablaher Ken Parkland Mexico 7.3 acres NW Y SW is Sec 21 Twp st Rae 9%. Several other deeds list trust estates and multiple parties in sections across Twp 51 Rge 7 to 10, including Freyer heirs, Pulls to Wembott and Newtons, Erdel, Guinn, and Marquette transfers, plus Lakenan Barnes and Rossanna Smith with parcels in Mexico and Farber.
Iowa architect Ray D. Crites designs a $125,000 farmstead at Living History Farms near Des Moines. The 3471 square foot home uses 20 percent of the energy of a conventional house, includes a tornado shelter and two greenhouses, and relies on a domed solar pond to store heat. The project, aided by a $17,000 Iowa Energy Policy Council grant, seeks private donations for construction and rests partly below grade with earth terraces.
A local design discussion covered methods to deter snakes from a basement dwelling and to optimize heating and cooling. Suggestions included a rope barrier, moth balls, and turpentine, while the plan emphasizes a southern exposure, a contoured orientation to minimize summer sun and capture winter heat, and insulating reflecting drapes on windows.
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