The Slaughter Roofing Cancer Tennis Tournament has an uncanny knack for bringing people together strangers, long-time acquaintances, family, friends.

For Sarah Abeyta, the tournament and the sport in general has nudged her even closer to someone she is already close with, her boyfriend and doubles partner, Adam Less.

It also brought her face to face with a fellow former Eaton High School athletics standout whom she had heard plenty about but had never actually met before Friday: Kendra Cunningham.

On one side of the net during the Mixed 8.0 Doubles semifinals match at Centennial Courts: Abeyta and Less. On the other side: Cunningham and Jon Haruguchi volleyball aficionados by trait, building their tennis skills in recent months.

More experienced and seasoned on the tennis court, Less and Abeyta topped Haruguchi and Cunningham, 6-1, 6-2, to punch their ticket to today's finals, facing Cindy and Rick Wehmeyer at 10 a.m.

"I'm excited," said Less, a Davenport, Iowa native, who now coaches boys tennis at Poudre High School. "We always like to win. Yeah, we like to have fun, but we like to win, as well."

Abeyta added, "The best part about it is it gives us another opportunity to play together and have fun."

Cunningham, 23, is a 2012 Eaton graduate and volleyball standout, who went on to star for the University of Northern Colorado. She was hired as the Bears' Director of Volleyball Operations after graduating from UNC in 2016.

She works alongside Haruguchi, 43, who was hired a month and a half before Cunningham as an assistant under head coach Lyndsey Oates.

Abeyta, 32, is a 2003 graduate of Eaton where she was a state tennis tournament runner-up. After high school, she took 10 years off of tennis before getting back into the sport a few years ago, at the urging of her younger sister, Caryl Abeyta.

Less, 38, has been playing for only about 2 1/2 years, but he has tennis in his family.

His sisters introduced him to the sport, and he's latched on to it.

One of his five sisters played with Caryl.

Adam and Sarah met as a result of their sisters' tennis connection.

They've been dating for about a year and have been tennis partners for the past several months.

Sarah and Adam suspect their siblings weren't just trying to play match-maker strictly within the confines of tennis when they brought the couple together on the court.

"Both of our siblings were playing match-maker with us, I think," Sarah said.

Caryl got Sarah back into tennis and ultimately connected her with Less.

"My sister Caryl encouraged me; she said, 'It's a great way to meet new people. It's a great activity. It's a great way to meet a new boyfriend,' " Sarah said with a chuckle, while looking up at Less.

As much as Abeyta was enjoying time on the court with Less on Friday, she was just as grateful to finally meet Cunningham, an unrelenting volleyball competitor Caryl had told Sarah so much about.

Caryl graduated from Eaton just before Cunningham began her career with the Reds.

While volleyball is clearly her specialty, Cunningham also played tennis her first two years of high school.

She hadn't really picked up a tennis racket until recently, as the volleyball staff had begun having "Tennis Tuesdays" this past fall.

Oates and her staff would swing rackets out on the UNC tennis courts after wrapping up their work indoors on the volleyball courts.

Oates, an avid tennis player and past competitor at the Cancer Tennis Tournament, recommended Cunningham and Haruguchi sign up for this week's tournament.

The duo figured, "why not?".

"Every time we talked on the phone (with tournament organizers), it just felt like this was a really nice tournament they were putting on," Haruguchi said. "There was no stress involved."

Well, no stress, for the most part.

Having not played tennis in an organized, competitive setting in seven years, Cunningham admitted to being a little anxious as she prepared to step on the court Friday.

Any butterflies she may have had quickly went away. She and Abeyta connected the dots of their respective Eaton athletic histories, then proceeded to engage in a match that featured just as much laughing and back-and-forth banter as it did back-and-forth rallies.

"I was nervous," she said. "Tennis is a polite sport. But, just to have competitors who can laugh with you or give you pointers was awesome."

In between games, Less chowed down on some barbecue, while all four competitors stayed hydrated with their drinks of choice.

When Haruguchi put a little too much torque on a swing that ended up costing his team a point, Abeyta deadpanned, "That would have been a good volleyball spike."

After Cunningham acknowledged the cordial nature of the match, saying, "I love that you're cheering for us, even though you're our competition."

Abeyta responded, "We want to encourage you to play more tennis."

Abeyta's partner spoke for himself, hollering across the net, light-heartedly, "I want to kick your butt."

Nonetheless, Friday's match might have been the least bothered the uber-competitive Cunningham has ever been after a loss.

"Our goal was to not get shut out," Cunningham said with a laugh. "We won three games. So, we're improving. And, honestly, I was pleasantly surprised with how we played. So, I think we'll have to practice a little bit more, and we'll find some more tournaments."

Meanwhile, Abeyta and Less were enjoying the type of Friday that many couples do during a cool summer night: Friends, family, a little bit of barbecue, some ice cold drinks and a chance to grow just a little bit closer in front of a warmhearted, charitable background.

"It doesn't matter if you've been playing tennis for five days or 10 years, you can come out here, have fun, make new friends and support a good cause," Abeyta said of the tournament. "We really want this tournament to keep going, and it would be amazing if it built momentum for next year."

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Authorities raided a location on Chelsea overnight, resulting in the discovery of a large amount of stolen roofing materials.

At least 10 people were takeninto custody at the time and four eventually were arrested.

Earle Farrell, spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, said deputies were on the scene in the 4200 block late Thursday night and remained through this morning.

Assistant Chief Deputy Mark Dunbar said it could take as many as three flatbeds trailers to haul away the materials found at the address.

"I promise there was is $1 million worth of roofing materials back there," Dunbar said. "It was kind of like the Home Depot of roofing materials."

Dunbar said the case started in Arlington where home building is on the rise. With the increase in building, thefts will follow, including four last week.

With that in mind, authorities told builders to let them know when materials would arrive at their site. Deputies ran surveillance in the area, and Thursday evening spotted a truck back up to a house under construction. The occupantsloaded two pallets of roofing materials.

Dunbar said the truck drove directly to the Chelsea address near Interstate 40, leading to the raid at the address.

"The whole back yard was set up like a warehouse," Dunbar said.

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Do you know someone in need of a new roof that cant afford one? Jimmys Roofing is giving you the perfect opportunity to help them out!

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From now until June 30th, Jimmys Roofing is giving a deserving family a new roof. And theyre asking the public to help them pick the deserving family! For the Nominate Your Neighbor giveaway, members of the community are invited to nominate neighbors they feel deserve a new roof.

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After getting used to an elaborate bucket system, roofing day is finally here! Well, okay, maybe not roofing day, since its going to take 4-5 days to do the whole roof, barn and all, but its still roofing time!

Though wed originally had our hearts set on a standing seam metal roof, with such a huge and elaborate roof, the cost of using metal was way out of our price range. Instead, we opted for shingles installed by Home Depot with a 50 year warranty. Still pricey, but definitely a lower cost than metal. Plus, we figured that since its backed by such a large entity, we are less likely to run into hassles if there are any issues with it down the road.

After the first day of roofing, the crew (who are all really friendly), was able to get one side of the barn stripped of its old, moldy shingles and replaced those with new ones!

Ill take be taking more pictures today of the before and after of the roof then and will post an update once its all done!

Yay for a new roof! No more buckets!

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COLORADO SPRINGS - The owners of Quality Roofing have been arrested following a fraud investigation.

Josh and Christina Noel were arrested on warrants obtained by the El Paso County Sheriffs Office and/or the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Josh is facing theft charges.

Since their arrest, several victims have gone to police saying that they have been getting demands for money with the threat of property liens with the refusal to comply.

These cases are still being investigated.

If you believe you are a victim of this fraud scheme done by Quality Roofing or if you have received a letter from Quality Roofing demanding money in lieu of a property lien and live within the city limits of Colorado Springs, please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000 to file a police report.

If you are a victim that lives outside of Colorado Springs city limits, please contact the El Paso County Sheriffs Office at 719-390-5555.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top seven leading vendors in their recent global roofing panels market 2017-2021 report. This market research report also lists 70 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period.

Competitive vendor landscape

According to the research analysis, the global roofing panels market is a highly-fragmented market. The industry requires local production as transportation costs account for a substantial portion of the total costs and the customers expect short delivery times. In addition, regional variances of products based on climatic conditions, building practices, and technology preferences have urged global roofing panels manufacturers to establish a strong local presence. Given the relatively heavy or bulky nature of most roofing panel products, global participation can be expensive because of transportation costs. Thus, even roofing manufacturers with a national reach, such as GAF, tend to operate through a network of locations rather than through a centralized production center.

Customers in this market seek proven, and well-established products and materials under strong brand names with a long history of quality and expertise as long-term reliability are of crucial importance, says Gaurav Mohindru, a lead analyst at Technavio for construction research.

The report also states that entry into the roofing panel industry is relatively easy, with low barriers in terms of capital, marketing, and technological requirements. The wide range of product types and applications in the industry also provides opportunities for smaller firms to find a profitable niche in the market.

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Technavio market research analysts identify the following key vendors:

ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is one of the world's leading integrated mining and steel companies. The company produces flat steel products, including sheet and plates, and long steel products, including bars, rods, and structural shapes. The company sells its products in approximately 160 countries to customers in the automotive, appliance, engineering, construction, and machinery industries. The company has a leading market position in the steel industry, which increases its brand equity.

OmniMax International

OmniMax International is an international producer of metal and vinyl products sold to the commercial construction, residential repair and remodels, and recreational vehicle (RV) markets. The company operates in the Americas and Europe. The company offers a range of preformed roof-drainage products, metal roofing and siding, aluminum siding, and related products.

Kingspan Group

Kingspan Group has operations in Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. The group operates through the following four segments: insulated panels, insulation boards, environmental, and access floors. Kingspan's products are applied in the domestic, nondomestic, newbuild, and refurbishment sectors.

Lindab

Lindab develops, manufactures, and distributes products and system solutions for construction and indoor climate. The company operates across the globe through several subsidiaries in Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, Russia, Luxembourg, Hungary, Poland, Germany, and Switzerland, among others.

NCI Building Systems

NCI Building Systems manufactures metal roof and wall systems, metal partitions, metal trim, doors, and other related accessories. These products are used in new construction and repair and retrofit applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, agricultural, and rural uses. NCI Building Systems is also engaged in developing and marketing new products such as eco-FICIENT panel systems, Soundwall, NuRoof system, and ENERGY STAR cool roofing.

Palram Industries

Palram Industries is engaged in the production and marketing of extruded thermoplastic sheets from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate, and other materials. The company offers corrugated sheets, flat sheets, panel systems, finished products, and specialty products. The products are designed to suit a distinct range of applications in the agricultural, advertising, construction, do-it-yourself (DIY), glazing, and fabrication markets.

Rautaruukki

Rautaruukki offers metal-based components and system solutions for building, infrastructure, and engineering industries. Rautaruukki offers a wide range of products in the roofing panels market with its ceiling collection, sandwich panels, and pre-fabricated roof elements.

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Triple-digit heat doesnt stop roofers from protecting El Paso families. (KFOX14)

Triple digit temperatures are here to stay for the rest of the week. The high was 102 on Wednesday. Not all of us have the luxury to work inside on hot days like this. KFOX14 met some roofers who said the heat doesn't stop them from doing quality work.

We power through all the way. Nonstop. Just to keep going as hard as we can before the heat comes, said Lee Marquez with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

"To beat the heat, we stay wrapped up. Wrap your face. We use rags like this and try and create a mask like that, said Ricardo Puga with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

This is a year-round job, even on hot days like this. The roofers told KFOX14 the only time they stop is for rain.

"The dangerous thing about this could be while you're up there working, you don't really feel the heat as much. It's not until you come down and cool down is when it hits you, said Miguel Miranda with Smith and Ramirez Roofing and Restoration.

They have tricks to keep cool.

"Start early. We try to take breaks. Between the three of us, we'll drink about 32 bottles of water a day, Puga said.

"At least a bottle every hour, it helps, said Miranda.

Smith and Ramirez Roofing works with a material that helps you and them in this weather.

"It's the best material in El Paso, Texas. This material prevents the heat from going into your house. Once we lay it all down, it could be 120 degrees and you could walk on the roof barefoot and it won't burn you at all, Marquez said.

The roofers said their focus isn't the heat, it's keeping El Paso families safe and covered.

"The best thing you can do is mind over matter out here, Puga said.

"If you're miserable at work, then you're going to be miserable everywhere else, you know? So you've gotta make it worth it. Make the best of it. Every day. You have to. The struggle is real, but you make it a better day, ya know?" Marquez said.

The roofers said they are trained to recognize signs of heat stress, and they always keep an eye on each other.

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HOUSTON A Harris County homeowner is suing a Houston roofing contractor, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.

Cecil Cutshall filed a complaint May 30 in Harris County District Court against JCT Enterprises LLC, alleging the contractor failed to follow workplace safety procedures.

According to the complaint, on June 15, 2016, Cutshall hired JCT Enterprises to repair the roof of his home in Cypress. While walking into his home, the suit says, a pitchfork fell from the roof and struck Cutshall on the head, face and chest.

Cutshall says he sustained serious injuries, resulting in pain and suffering, mental anguish and medical expenses. The plaintiff alleges JCT Enterprises failed to properly train and supervise its employees.

Cutshall seeks trial by jury, monetary relief between $200,000 and $1 million, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs of court and all other equitable relief. He is represented by attorneys Loren G. Klitas and Jared W. Cappe of Klitas & Vercher PC in Houston.

Galveston County District Court case number 2017-36041

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School is out for the summer and Derby Public School officials are using the break to get a major roofing project done at Derby Hills Elementary.

Derby Hills, built in 1986, has a 20-year-old roof, which is near the end of its service life, said Joe Dessenberger, director of operations at USD 260.

Thus, the school at 2230 N. Woodlawn is receiving a completely new roof on all areas except for its most recent addition, Dessenberger said.

The work will cover 57,346 square feet and its cost of $490,000 was approved by the school board. However, due to some changes, that cost has been reduced to $468,000.

The roof is being paid for by utilizing the remaining funds from the 2012 bond issue after all other projects were closed out and all outstanding invoices were paid or credits were received from contractors, he said.

The work is being done by Mahoney Roofing of Wichita and got underway on May 26.

It will have one crew on the job

in June and then add another crew next month. Thats to ensure that the job is done before school starts up again in August.

This project is at the tail end of a long series of roof projects that stemmed from the bond.

We replaced substantial sections of all roofs on all elementary schools with the exception of Derby Hills and Park Hill with the 2012 bond, Dessenberger said. We still need to address end-of-life roofs on the Administrative Center, Educational Support Center, maintenance and operations, transportation, and within a few years, Park Hill.

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) A Wichita roofing company said people are driving around claiming to be with them.

John Rhoden, owner of Rhoden Roofing said he's received two calls from people claiming to spot a fake Rhoden employee. The imposter has even gone as far as to put a Rhoden decal on their truck. One of the fakes was spotted dumping trash at Rhoden's old business location. The other was spotted speeding on the road.

"Our biggest concern is that they're going to do a job or maybe say they're going to do job and ask for money up front in our name, then a customer writes a check out to them and they don't do any work," said Rhoden.

Rhoden said you can spot an imposter because the fake decals do not have Rhoden's correct phone number on the trucks. Rhoden said the company also does not go door to door to solicit.

Rhoden's correct number is 316-927-2233.

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