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		<title>IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS &#8211; CUSTODIAL STAFF ONLY (Fremont, OH)</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/05/08/immediate-interviews-custodial-staff-only-fremont-oh/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE: This position is GREAT for stay at home moms, retirees or college students. Anyone looking for extra income $$. The particular account available is (1) day per week. Additional hours are available in Toledo if you&#8217;re willing to travel to our home office. Janitorial Technician: Are you a professional cleaner? If ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #0099ae;"><strong>PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE:</strong></span></h3>
<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-3246" title="lady_trash" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lady_trash-680x684.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="224" /><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">This position is GREAT for stay at home moms, retirees or college students. Anyone looking for extra income $$. The particular account available is (1) day per week. Additional hours are available in Toledo if you&#8217;re willing to travel to our home office. </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Janitorial Technician:</span></strong></p>
<p>Are you a professional cleaner? If so, we&#8217;re looking to hire a new member for our team to start training immediately! If you&#8217;re looking for a career that offers continuous challenges and the chance to demonstrate your skills and talent, apply online today at <a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/employment" rel="nofollow">www.servicemasterbyparkellis.com/employment</a>. ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis is looking for individuals to work evenings with our Business Services Division. ServiceMaster Clean services businesses after they close (around 5:00 p.m.). At this time, we have several openings available, and we encourage you to fill out the application on our website to get your information on file.</p>
<p>This is a part-time position, only, with anywhere from ten (10) to twenty-five (24) hours per week, depending on the assigned building(s) of the employee. The selected individual(s) would report to their job site on the assigned nights and clock in by telephone to our computer time keeping system. We provide training, uniforms, all the equipment and cleaning products to perform the work in a professional manner.</p>
<p>Because of the type of work we do, a person with a felony conviction would not be eligible for this position.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0099ae;"><strong>Additional Info</strong></span><br />
• Minimum Age<br />
• 18+ years old<br />
• Must have a valid driver&#8217;s license (with acceptable driving record)<br />
• Must have clean background check<br />
• Must be able to pass drug test</p>
<p><span style="color: #0099ae;"><strong>Find Us Online:</strong></span><br />
• www.servicemasterbyparkellis.com<br />
• www.facebook.com/servicemasterbyparkellis<br />
• www.twitter.com/servicemasterpe</p>
<p>Location: Fremont, OH<br />
Compensation: 7.85 &#8211; 8.50 depending on experience<br />
This is a part-time job.<br />
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities<br />
Principals only. Recruiters, please don&#8217;t contact this job poster.<br />
Please, no phone calls about this job!</p>
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		<title>The talk is true!</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/03/19/3012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ServiceMaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you learned of the new disaster restoration brand name? Join us as we embark on this journey to highlight what our DR business does best, RESTORE. Taking &#8220;Restoring Peace of Mind&#8221; to a new level&#8230;ServiceMaster Restore. The talk is true! Our disaster restoration business is transitioning to a new name -ServiceMaster Restore. You asked, ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Have you learned of the new disaster restoration brand name? Join us as we embark on this journey to highlight what our DR business does best, RESTORE.</span></p>
<p>Taking &#8220;Restoring Peace of Mind&#8221; to a new level&#8230;ServiceMaster Restore.</p>
<p>The talk is true! Our disaster restoration business is transitioning to a new name -ServiceMaster Restore.</p>
<p>You asked, we delivered! 2013 kicks off with our disaster restoration business transitioning to a new name -ServiceMaster Restore.</p>
<p>Have you been struck by disaster? Let us do what we do best and RESTORE your peace of mind.</p>
<p>Call ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis today at 419-841-5575!</p>
<p><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smrestore.rgb-13.jpg"><img class="alignleft,wp-image-2997" title="smrestore.rgb-13" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smrestore.rgb-13-250x129.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="129" /></a></p>
<p><em>#SMRestore</em></p>
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		<title>ServiceMaster Announcement</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/03/18/servicemaster-announcement/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ServiceMaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ServiceMaster is thrilled to unveil a new name, ServiceMaster Restore, for the comprehensive disaster restoration services that have been offered to residences and businesses for more than 60 years. We are thrilled to unveil a new name for our disaster restoration services: ServiceMaster Restore. ServiceMaster Clean, the same company you&#8217;ve relied on for more than 60 ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>ServiceMaster </em><span style="font-size: 1.17em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">is thrilled to unveil a new name, ServiceMaster Restore, for the comprehensive disaster restoration services that have been offered to residences and businesses for more than 60 years.</span></p>
<p>We are thrilled to unveil a new name for our disaster restoration services: ServiceMaster Restore.</p>
<p>ServiceMaster Clean, the same company you&#8217;ve relied on for more than 60 years to get life &#8220;back to normal&#8221; after disaster strikes, has a new name: ServiceMaster Restore.</p>
<p><em>Same Restoration Experts. Same Services. Same Reliable Promise. Different Name. ServiceMaster Restore.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smrestore.rgb-13.jpg"><img class="alignleft, wp-image-2997" title="smrestore.rgb-13" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/smrestore.rgb-13.jpg" alt="" width="277" height="143" /></a></p>
<p>#SMRestore</p>
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		<title>Positions Available &#8211; Apply Today!</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/02/18/positions-available-apply-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis is looking for individuals to work evenings with our Business Services Division. ServiceMaster Clean services businesses after they close (after 5:00 p.m.). At this time, we have several openings available, and we encourage you to fill out the application on our website to get your information on file. This is a part-time ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/101025-6081.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2853" title="SMC Commercial" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/101025-6081-250x375.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis is looking for individuals to work evenings with our Business Services Division. ServiceMaster Clean services businesses after they close (after 5:00 p.m.). At this time, we have several openings available, and we encourage you to fill out the application on our website to get your information on file.</p>
<p>This is a part-time position, with anywhere from ten (10) to twenty-five (24) hours per week, depending on the assigned building(s) of the employee. The selected individual(s) would report to their job site on the assigned nights and clock in by telephone to our computer time keeping system. We provide training, uniforms, all the equipment and cleaning products to perform the work in a professional manner.</p>
<p>Because of the type of work we do, a person with a felony conviction would not be eligible for this position. ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis is a Drug Free Workplace.</p>
<p><strong>Accounts opening in the following areas:</strong><br />
Bowling Green<br />
Fremont, OH<br />
Monroe, MI<br />
Sylvania, OH</p>
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		<title>Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work &amp; School</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/01/24/stopping-the-spread-of-germs-at-home-work-school/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get Vaccinated The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. The 2012-2013 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1, and two other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus). Good Health Habits Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Get Vaccinated</h3>
<p>The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. The <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/index.htm">2012-2013 flu vaccine</a> will protect against 2009 H1N1, and two other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus).</p>
<p><a id="GoodHealthHabits" title="Good Health Habits" name="GoodHealthHabits"></a></p>
<h3>Good Health Habits</h3>
<p><strong>Avoid close contact.</strong><br />
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.</p>
<p><strong>Stay home when you are sick.</strong><br />
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.</p>
<p><strong>Cover your mouth and nose.</strong><br />
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm" shape="rect">Cover Your Cough</a><br />
Stop the Spread of Germs that makes you and others sick.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Clean your hands.</strong><br />
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.</p>
<ul>
<li><a title="Clean Hands Save Lives" href="http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/" shape="rect">Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives</a><br />
Tips on hand washing and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/" shape="rect">Wash Your Hands Often</a><br />
Brochures and posters from &#8220;An Ounce of Prevention&#8221; campaign</li>
<li><a href="http://www.microbeworld.org/index.php?option=com_content&amp;#38;view=article&amp;#38;id=483&amp;#38;Itemid=243l" shape="rect">Clean Hands Campaign</a><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html" target="_blank"><img title="External Web Site Icon" src="http://www.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/images/icon_out.png" alt="External Web Site Icon" /></a><br />
Facts and survey results, educational materials from American Society for Microbiology’s “Clean Hands” campaign</li>
<li><a href="http://www.foodsafetyfirst.org/fsf_resources_links.html#handwashing" shape="rect">Consumer Advice: Clean: Handwashing</a><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html" target="_blank"><img title="External Web Site Icon" src="http://www.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/images/icon_out.png" alt="External Web Site Icon" /></a><br />
Links to lots of educational materials, including those for parents, schoolchildren, and health care workers. From <a href="http://www.foodsafety.gov/">www.foodsafety.gov</a><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html" target="_blank"><img title="External Web Site Icon" src="http://www.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/images/icon_out.png" alt="External Web Site Icon" /></a></li>
<li><a title="“It’s a SNAP”" href="http://www.itsasnap.org/snap/about.asp" shape="rect">It&#8217;s a SNAP Toolkit: Handwashing</a><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Other/disclaimer.html" target="_blank"><img title="External Web Site Icon" src="http://www.cdc.gov/TemplatePackage/images/icon_out.png" alt="External Web Site Icon" /></a><br />
Handwashing materials. Part of It&#8217;s A SNAP program aimed at preventing school absenteeism. From the School Network for Absenteeism Prevention, a collaborative project of the CDC, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Soap and Detergent Association</li>
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<p><strong>Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.</strong><br />
Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.</p>
<p><a id="StopGerms" title="Stop the Spread of Germs" name="StopGerms"></a></p>
<h3>Stop the Spread of Germs</h3>
<p>Healthy habits can protect everyone from getting germs or spreading germs at home, work, or school.</p>
<p><strong>Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects.</strong><br />
Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu can help slow the spread of influenza.</p>
<p>Story published from the CDC on 1/24/13</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0099cc;">The cleaning Professionals at ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis are here to help. Call us if your home or office need to be sanitized and deep cleaned to help prevent the spread of these nasty germs. Schedule online today!</span></h3>
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		<title>CUSTODIANS NEEDED TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/2013/01/16/custodians-needed-today/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Positions Available in BOWLING GREEN, OH *NOW HIRING*   Are you a professional cleaner? If so, we&#8217;re looking to hire a new member for our team to start training immediately! If you are looking for a career that offers continuous challenges and the chance to demonstrate your skills and talent, please contact us regarding immediate openings. ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Positions Available in BOWLING GREEN, OH</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/101025-608.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2801 alignright" title="SMC Commercial" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/101025-608-250x375.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>*NOW HIRING*  </strong><br />
Are you a professional cleaner? If so, we&#8217;re looking to hire a new member for our team to start training immediately!</p>
<p>If you are looking for a career that offers continuous challenges and the chance to demonstrate your skills and talent, please contact us regarding immediate openings. Qualifying applicants please a reply to this ad with a letter of interest along with your resume to office@smparkellis.com. Upon receiving, we will send you an application directly or you are welcome to stop into our office and fill out a hard copy.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />
Must have a valid drivers license (with acceptable driving record)<br />
Must have clean background check<br />
Must be able to pass drug test</p>
<p>ServiceMaster Clean believes not only in empowering people, but also in enabling them to succeed. By giving you the tools and training to develop, we increase your productivity and earnings, and enhance your dignity, self-respect, and worth. ServiceMaster Clean has successfully served its customers for over 50 years. ** SEND RESUME TO OFFICE@SMPARKELLIS.COM WITH LETTER OF INTEREST OR CALL 419-841-5575**</p>
<p>Part-time Day/Evening Cleaner: We are seeking part-time custodian/janitors to perform janitorial work in our clients&#8217; properties. You will be a member of a team whose objective of providing our customers with a consistently clean, safe and healthy building environment. Normal responsibilities will include trash removal, restroom cleaning, vacuuming, mopping and dusting.</p>
<p><strong>Job Duties</strong><br />
Perform assigned tasks in a timely and consistent basis according to the building&#8217;s task and frequency schedules. Tasks will include a mix of the following:<br />
Remove trash from containers and replace torn or soiled liners.<br />
Sweep or vacuum and damp mop hard surface floors and vacuum carpeted floors.<br />
Dust work surfaces, other furniture, and other horizontal and vertical surfaces.<br />
Clean restrooms including toilets, urinals, partitions, sinks, counters, mirrors, floors and walls.<br />
Replenish restroom dispensers with paper products and soap.<br />
Clean entrance glass and other interior glass.<br />
Respond positively and promptly to customer work orders.<br />
Work effectively with other team members.<br />
Conduct all work in accordance with company procedures, including safety, door lock, time &amp; attendance, and uniform policies.<br />
Operate and maintain equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor machines, etc.<br />
Report building and equipment maintenance issues to supervisor.</p>
<p><strong>Job Qualifications</strong><br />
Education and work history that demonstrates work ethic and responsibility.<br />
Must have ability to work independently and as a team member.<br />
Must be able to function as main contact for client and tenants in building, using high level of professionalism and communication skills.<br />
Must be willing and able to work in damp, dusty and soiled areas and clean up human waste and other body fluids as necessary.<br />
Able to lift 35 lbs. and carry a 12 lbs. backpack vacuum cleaner.<br />
Physically able to perform all tasks which include walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> BOWLING GREEN, OH<br />
<strong>Compensation:</strong> $8-10 based on experience.<br />
<strong>Shifts Available:</strong><br />
Monday &#8211; Friday Afternoons 3:30 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM<br />
Monday &#8211; Sunday Nights 10:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 AM</p>
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		<title>What are the types of Smoke Damage?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two types of smoke damage after a fire, visible soot and invisible odor. All fires are different, making it difficult to gauge the exact type of damage that will occur. However, in most cases, we would recommend allowing a professional service to come in and properly clean the contents of your home to ensure complete odor removal and ...]]></description>
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There are <strong>two</strong> types of smoke damage after a fire, <strong>visible soot</strong> and <strong>invisible odor</strong>. All fires are different, making it difficult to gauge the exact type of damage that will occur. However, in most cases, we would recommend allowing a professional service to come in and properly clean the contents of your home to ensure complete odor removal and the saving of seemingly-unsalvageable items.</p>
<p>In most fire situations, there are <strong>three restoration alternatives</strong>, cleaning, resurfacing, and replacing.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning</strong> is the removal of soot and foreign matters which are not an original part of the material itself. Cleaning is usually the quickest process and the preferred option for the insurance company and homeowner(s).</p>
<p><strong>Resurfacing</strong> is the process of taking a damaged piece of property or existing fixture in the home and redoing the surface of it to make it appear new. For example, if a house is not severely damaged by fire or smoke, but the paint on the walls gets damaged, the contractor can re-paint the walls. The contractor can also provide content refinishing as well as the reupholstering of furniture. Resurfacing is a good option when the homeowner considers certain things as sentimental and/or irreplaceable. Resurfacing can be more costly than cleaning, yet less expensive than replacement. Insurance companies will also recommend this alternative to homeowners.</p>
<p>The last alternative is <strong>replacement</strong>. Replacement is used when items in the home are destroyed or are beyond economical repair. Replacement is usually the costliest option because the unsalvageable items are being replaced with something new.</p>
<p>ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis can be your smoke damage specialist in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. If you have any smoke damage issues email office@smparkellis.com or reach us 24/7 at 419-841-5575.</p>
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		<title>What Should I Know When Dealing with my Insurance Company?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you choose an insurance company, if something happens and you need to file a claim you will be dealing with two primary people from your insurance company, your insurance agent and adjuster. Insurance Agents are the people who sell policies to people with insurance or “insureds”. Typically, insurance agents do not adjust losses. Insurance Adjusters “Investigate, interprets policy, pays claim for ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ClipArtInsuranceAgent.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2781" title="ClipArtInsuranceAgent" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ClipArtInsuranceAgent.jpg" alt="" width="304" height="347" /></a>When you choose an insurance company, if something happens and you need to file a claim you will be dealing with <strong>two primary people</strong> from your insurance company, your <strong>insurance agent</strong> and <strong>adjuster</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Insurance Agents</strong> are the people who sell policies to people with insurance or “insureds”. Typically, insurance agents do not adjust losses.</p>
<p><strong>Insurance Adjusters</strong> “Investigate, interprets policy, pays claim for covered amount based upon negotiated amount or established pricing database (types-staff; independent; local; manager; general adjuster – G.A.; vendor reviewer; public adjuster – P.A.)” (Disaster Academy Manual, p. 14)</p>
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<p>There are <strong>three</strong> common types of <strong>Insurance Policies</strong>:</p>
<p>1. <strong>ACV</strong> – Policy which pays a value arrived by calculating the replacement cost and deducting some portion of the value for depreciation.</p>
<p>2. <strong>RCV</strong> – endorsement to an ACV policy modifying it to pay the full cost of repair, or replacement of items damaged beyond economical repair. (Usually, this is payable only when damaged items are actually replaced).</p>
<p>3. <strong>Fire</strong> (named peril) – policy which pays only if certain “named” perils are the cause of loss, rather than “all risk” policy which would cover anything not specifically excluded in policy language. (In fire damage restoration there must be a ‘fire’ to be a covered loss – protein ‘fires’ have no combustion)  (Disaster Academy Manual, p. 14)</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Adjuster2.jpg"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-2782" title="Adjuster2" src="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Adjuster2.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="318" /></a>Most Insurance Policies are Broken Down into Four Divisions:</strong></p>
<p>1. <strong>Structure</strong></p>
<p>2. <strong>Personal Property</strong></p>
<p>- Personal Property is usually a part of Homeowner’s Insurance. However, in certain instances it may not be covered in it. This type of insurance covers the items or contents within a home that aren’t a physical attachment to the structure itself. Soft goods are also covered in this type of insurance. When sorting out personal insurance, the biggest differentiation is the Actual Cash Value of an item versus the Replacement Cost.</p>
<p><strong>Actual Cash Value</strong> – is what something actually costs right now in today’s market or the price/value of something based on its usage</p>
<p><strong>Replacement Cost</strong> – is the amount of money your insurance company would give you on an item to help replace it. More than likely many items in your home may be outdated, thereby would have depreciated in value. For instance, if you paid $500 for a new TV, a few years ago, now that TV may be worth half as much if that, meaning you would have to make up the difference in cost to replace that particular item.</p>
<p>It is worth noting that Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost will vary from policy to policy and that you should check with your specific agent.</p>
<p>There are items that aren’t covered under Actual Cash Value or Replacement cost and those are usually antiques, jewelry, or other expensive items that can be found within a household such as art.</p>
<p>3. <strong>Additional Living Expense Insurance</strong></p>
<p>- This type of Insurance takes care of all expenses incurred by an “insured” while they cannot live inside of their home.</p>
<p>4. <strong>Other Structures</strong> (exterior –unattached)</p>
<p>Every Homeowner’s Insurance Policy is different and as a homeowner you should familiarize yourself thoroughly with your policy so you’re already knowledgeable in the event something happens to your home.</p>
<p>If you have any type of Disaster Restoration and/or Trauma at your home ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis can help. Call 419-841-5575 anytime day or night.</p>
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		<title>Project PJ to collect bedtime items &#8211; ServiceMaster campaigns early to help</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012, 12:57 PM EST TOLEDO, Ohio &#8211; A local food pantry wants to make sure everyone has a comfy night of sleep. The Toledo Seagate Foodbank is collecting bedtime items for neighborhoods in need.  Pajamas, a toothbrush and a blanket, something many of us take for granted.  But some go without, ...]]></description>
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<p>Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012, 12:57 PM EST</p>
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<p>TOLEDO, Ohio &#8211; A local food pantry wants to make sure everyone has a comfy night of sleep.</p>
<p>The Toledo Seagate Foodbank is collecting bedtime items for neighborhoods in need.  Pajamas, a toothbrush and a blanket, something many of us take for granted.  But some go without, the Toledo Seagate Foodbank wants to make sure that doesn&#8217;t happen.  Starting Tuesday, January 15th thru February 18th, ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis is doing it&#8217;s part to help support the food bank and collecting new or gently used PJ&#8217;s a full month early, before the drive even starts!</p>
<p>All ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis customers that schedule online with a special promo code and donate to Project PJ will receive 10% off their final bill for any residential cleaning. Look for the special promo code in your local Valpak mailed out the week of January 11th.</p>
<p>Last year, the event was a huge success and we want to help make this year even better!</p>
<p>&#8220;Any kind of pajamas are great, children or adult, both are needed.  Also bedtime items, books, toothbrushes, blankets anything that you would think of for nighttime,&#8221;</p>
<p>This will be the second year for Project PJ and The Toledo Seagate Foodbank says they want people to know they can help with more than just food.</p>
<p>&#8220;We want to attend to everybody&#8217;s needs and pajamas and nighttime items are something that are always lacking and after Christmas you get kind of a lull in donations so we&#8217;re trying to get people on the bandwagon and still have a little fun with it.</p>
<p>We expect to have many more businesses helping support this great cause as we get closer to the event, this is just ServiceMaster&#8217;s way of kicking off the drive early to gain momentum and pickup collections while they are already at their customers home cleaning Carpets, Upholstery, Tile &amp; Grout or any other Residential service you can think of!</p>
<p>The donations will serve people in 18 Northwest Ohio counties.</p>
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		<title>Happy Holidays from ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the year comes to an end, we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We wish you a Merry Christmas and much success in the upcoming New Year. If you need help with getting your home ready ...]]></description>
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<p>As the year comes to an end, we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we treasure. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We wish you a Merry Christmas and much success in the upcoming New Year.</p>
<p>If you need help with getting your home ready for family gatherings or even with cleaning up the aftermath, schedule online at <a title="servicemasterbyparkellis.com" href="http://servicemasterbyparkellis.com" target="_blank">servicemasterbyparkellis.com</a> and use promo code &#8220;CLEANXMAS&#8221; for 15% off your total order!  *(see details below)</p>
<p>Happy Holidays from our family to yours,</p>
<p>ServiceMaster by Park-Ellis<br />
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