MARIETTA - A smoking frame and hunks of charred aluminum siding were all that was left of the former home of the River City Farmers Market Monday after an early morning fire ravaged the Washington County Fairgrounds' Rabbit and Poultry Building where the weekly market was held.

An insurance policy will cover the cost of replacing the building, but it will not cover the thousands of dollars of merchandise that was stored in the building by the market's vendors.

"About everybody kept their stuff in there," said River City Farmers Market President Gary Smith.

Photo courtesy of Marietta Fire Lt. Mike Dietsch A fire engulfs the Washington County Fairgrounds Rabbit and Poultry Building Monday morning as first responders from the Marietta Fire Department arrive on scene shortly after 6:20 a.m.

Photo by Jasmine Rogers Marietta firefighters Scott Casto, left, and Chris Hall spray down the soaking remnants of the Washington County Fairgrounds Rabbit and Poultry Building after it was consumed by a fire early Monday.

Between 60 and 70 vendors set up shop inside the building every Saturday, selling homemade items such as jewelry, wood working, home furnishings, candles, decorative iron working, and more, said Smith, who had the unfortunate task of calling vendors and informing them of the calamity.

"We have a guy that makes clocks valued at $300 to $400 a piece. I just talked to him and he lost pretty close to $7,000 worth of stuff," said Smith.

The losses will likely add up to be in the $100,000 range, he said.

The Marietta Fire Department, Warren Volunteer Fire Department and Devola Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire around 6:20 a.m. Monday.

Most of the building was aflame by the time Marietta firefighters arrived on scene, said Chief C.W. Durham.

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LITTLE CYPRESS A growing concern for student safety, campus security and repairing and replacing aging facilities is at the top of the LC-M school districts wish list for the proposed bond election.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District will hold a bond election on Saturday, May 11 at Little Cypress Intermediate School, for election precincts 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9, and at Mauriceville Middle School for election precincts 5, 16, 31 and 32. Early voting is being held starting Monday, April 29 through Tuesday, May 7, at the Orange Public Library, LC-M Education Center and Mauriceville Volunteer Fire Department.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School Districts Board of Trustees voted earlier this year to call for a $56 million bond election to help repair, and, in some cases, replace aging facilities throughout the district which were built between 30 to 60 years ago, depending on the campus.

A priority is improving safety at each facility and, if approved, the funds from the bond election will help provide for the construction of secure main entrances at all LC-M CISD campuses. These improvements will be made by connecting buildings together and eliminating exterior walkways between classes.

Our facilities do not meet code or compliance, said Dr. Pauline Hargrove, superintendent of LC-M CISD. Our buildings are not secure. We have several campuses which have been determined to have over 20 entrance and exit points, and one has more than 40.

This bond will allow us to provide secure main entrances and connect buildings, where possible, for better safety, she added. It will correct the existing safety concerns and replace older buildings.

In 2007, the district identified approximately $100 million in repairs and replacements it wanted to make at that time and called for a $40 million bond election in May 2008. It failed by 56 votes.

LC-M CISD has borrowed $4.9 million to make repairs to vital systems such as HVAC and to make energy improvements, but much more funding is needed to handle the work it has estimated needs to be done to correct its current issues.

The vast majority of new construction will be replacement for older buildings or wings which are being torn down, said Greg Perry, assistant superintendent, in a statement. There will be a few new classrooms, but we estimate those to be less than 10 overall. Some of the square footage is not yet defined, and all of the plans are preliminary.

Each campus has its own set of proposed projects, according to initial plans from the bond proposal committee.

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MONTCLAIR -- While the 40-year-old Montclair Plaza has gone through an interior remodeling, it is no secret that the exterior of the property needs a new look.

It's something city and mall officials have been discussing, including the restoration of the mall's east side - where the old Broadway building now sits empty - with the creation of a mixed-use development.

City officials may know the fate of any future lifestyle expansion within the next month, as they requested a workshop with the leasing company.

"The (leasing group) has shown interest in bringing change to Montclair Plaza and it appears this year they are ready to begin that process," Councilman John Dutrey said.

Cushman & Wakefield is managing Montclair Plaza for a group of lenders led by CWCapital Asset Management. Spinoso Real Estate Group based in Syracuse, N.Y. is overseeing the leasing for the east side of the mall, said Steve Lustro, director of the city's community development department.

The leasing group is considering a combination of retail and restaurants uses that would fit in the mall. There is also the possibility of tearing down the old building and creating an exterior "lifestyle" component, Lustro said.

The shopping center has four anchor tenants: Nordstrom, Macy's, J.C. Penney and Sears.

The mall's fifth anchor was Broadway, which vanished from the mall in 2007 after its parent company merged with Macy's ownership.

The last major exterior renovation at Montclair Plaza occurred in 1986, Councilman John Dutrey said.

"Montclair Plaza is an important destination to our region," Dutrey said. "My plan has always been to make sure it remains very competitive and appealing that the public wants to shop there. "

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Mr. Plumber Plumbing Co., a San Antonio plumbing company that has served homeowners since 1977, is introducing a fresh voice and a fresh perspective to the plumbing world. The company is excited to announce Allie Perez, who is currently the Mr. Plumber Plumbing Co. operations and business manager, is blogging about her experiences as she works toward becoming a licensed Master Responsible Plumber.

Every day I worked I wanted to learn more about plumbing, said Perez. I started going out on calls with the plumbers and learning how to fix many of the issues found in my own home.

Perez is particularly interested in helping women feel comfortable when calling a plumber to their home. The plumbing trade has seen a demand for women plumbers lately. But, despite that demand, the field is still incredibly male-dominated. Less than 1% of plumbing professionals are female.

Customers feel safe with a female plumber as most of our customers in the plumbing industry are women, said Perez.

Perez is now blogging each week under the Allie the Plumbers Apprentice moniker. She covers a number of topics, including DIY tips, terminology for women and common problems seen in the home. Homeowners can follow along at http://www.mrplumbersa.com/blog.

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It has been reported in HVP that the Hertfordshire based firm is attempting to raise awareness over the risk of scalding, providing advice on how households can minimise these risks. Whilst current building regulations state that all new homes in England and Wales should have devices fitted to baths, limiting water temperature to 48C, there are still millions of houses in the country at risk. Derek Aaronson, Company Director, explains that the cost of fitting a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a small one for potentially saving a life. He is urging all homeowners and landlords to invest in a TMV or shower fitting that conforms to British Standards and to ensure it is fitted by a qualified plumber.

With more than 2,000 children per year treated in hospital with life changing injuries as a result bathwater scalds, the team at Plumber 24 Hours were pleased to see new work being carried out to warn of the dangers. Renowned for their Middlesborough plumbers, the company also operates throughout the country and a representative has shared their feelings on the new campaign.

The impact of hot water scalding on a young child is really significant, with experts stating that a scald covering more than 20% of the body has the same impact as being hit by a bus. Whilst it is good to hear that all new houses being built are following stricter regulations regarding hot water, it is important for those in older homes to think seriously about installing a TMV to protect themselves and their family. Be sure to only ever enlist the help of a fully trusted and certified plumber.

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