Oberlin uses green roofs to cut energy and costs
Oberlin College reports that replacing a limestone patio roof with a green roof costs 36045 dollars, saves energy and reduces storm water runoff. The project weight is within limits and a new dorm energy monitoring system will track water and electricity, with real time usage online. A campus energy contest, ongoing since last year, aims to cut consumption.
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Engstrom
Harnkess
Chicago
Oberlin
What are green rooftops and their benefits
A typical one story green roof with grass and 10 cm growing medium can cut summer cooling needs by 25 percent. Benefits include roof protection, aesthetics, food production, storm water management, potential LEED credits, and cost savings such as a Vancouver hotel saving about 30000 dollars yearly on food by on roof herb and flower cultivation.
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Vancouver
Green Building Council
Chris Jordan exhibit in Oberlin opens with lecture on mass consumption
Chris Jordan, known for images made from everyday consumer waste, comes to Oberlin College's Allen Memorial Art Museum with Running the Numbers. The show runs Tuesday through June 8 with a March 12 lecture at 5 p.m. in the Ellen Johnson Gallery followed by a reception. free admission, hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue–Sat, 1–5 Sun.
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Georges Seurat
Chris Jordan
Jordan
Oberlin College
PBS
Bill Moyers Journal
Rachael Ray
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Ellen Johnson
Vincent van Gogh
Seurat
Ansel Adams
Domestic case and theft reports in Wellington area
Police logs note incidents from February 28 to March 2 including Anthony Modic 23 of Vermilion charged with possession of drugs and paraphernalia on West Herrick Avenue and Hale Street, Mark A. Dotson 29 of Doylestown served in Wellington, and Jack A. Werdebaugh 31 of Wellington charged with domestic possession of drugs. Reports also list thefts of a license plate and 30 day tags across Main, Lincoln, and E College streets.
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N. Main
Pre Pee
Lam
W. Herrick Ave
Herrick Avenue
Anthony Modic
Vermilion
Wellington
Mark A. Dotson
Doylestown
Hale St
Jack A. Werdebaugh
S. Main
Lincoln St
E. College St
Community events calendar round up in Wellington and Oberlin
A listing of local activities includes a Do-It-Yourself soap workshop at Peace Community Church and free laundry soap, Lorain County immunization clinic in Wellington, ongoing Alzheimer’s caregiver group, Oberlin film makers and writers groups, plus Lorain JVS GED classes. Details for information lines and contact persons are provided.
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SUDS
Sustainable Union For and Soaps
Peace Community Church
E. Lorain St
Lorain County
Wellington
Kelly Street
Kelly St
Lorain County General
Bennett St
Oberlin Film-makers
Oberlin Public Library
S. Main St
Oberlin
Ken Adams
Betty Gabrielli
Oberlin Writers Group
Yahoo.com
Jvs
Adult Career Center
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Oberlin’s
Alicia Castelli
Chronicle-Telegram
Board of Trustees
Metro
Chroniclet.com
Cindy Leise
Chronicle
Nathan Engstrom
Wellington Gazebo
Town Hall
Main Street Wellington
Main Street Wellington Inc
Zaleski
The
Oberlin Film Makers
Matt Zaleski
Lake Ridge Academy
World Day of Prayer
Oberlin-Wellington
Church Women United
First United Methodist Church
S. Professor St
Dorothy Smith
St. Petersburg
Finney Chapel
N. Professor St
Credo
W. College St
Common Ground
McCormick Street
Oberlin Police
Alzheimer's Association
Heartland Circle House
Cleise
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