The following is a sample from the Federal Way Police log:

Brothers duke it out: At 1:15 p.m. on April 12 in the 3700 block of Southwest 335th Street, police responded to a fight between two brothers in which one of them tried to strike the other with a gun. The shotgun he used was unloaded. The brother who was a victim restrained the suspect, who ended up biting him. The malicious brother was arrested and booked into jail for assault.

Sleeping suspects caught: At 9:18 p.m. on April 11 in the 27800 block of Pacific Highway South, officers contacted two suspects who were passed out in a vehicle that was involved in a recent hit-and-run in which a firearm was brandished. The suspects were arrested, the weapon was found and the case handed to Washington State Patrol.

Man with restraining order molests woman: At 10:27 a.m. on April 11 in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South, a suspect tried to have sex with a victim, but she refused. The suspect ignored her and pulled her pants down against her will and forcibly touched her. The suspect also violated a restraining order. He fled the scene before police arrived.

Stores recycle bin vandalized: At 12:09 p.m. on April 11 in the 1900 block of South 320th Street, police responded to TJ Maxx after a report of an unknown suspect cutting the padlock for the recycle cardboard box container. The suspect(s) also removed some aluminum parts to a display shelf that was left outside the back of the business.

Homeless people not welcome on Frito-Lay land: At 12:04 p.m. on April 10 in the 33900 block of Ninth Avenue South, a person representing the land the Frito-Lay Distribution Center sits on told police there has been ongoing problems with homeless people trespassing. A nearby property had the same problem but had them trespassed. The homeless people left behind needles and a large amount of trash in the area, however. The representative requested those individuals also be trespassed from the Frito-Lay land.

Residents complain about homeless camp: At 1:05 p.m. on April 10 in the 35500 block of Pacific Highway South, residents complained to police about a homeless camp and its accumulation of trash. Officers checked the area and found no one trespassing or any active camps. There was a dismantled tent with a lot of trash and about 20 abandoned shopping carts. Officers determined some of the trash was polluting a creek that runs through the property. The police report was forwarded to code compliance and surface water management for land-owner notification.

Man shoots at vehicle: At 1:12 a.m. on April 9 in the 35600 block of Pacific Highway South, a man shot a round into a vehicle after banging on the victims drivers side window. The suspect told the victim to open the door, but the victim didnt cooperate. While running to another vehicle, the suspect shot at the victims vehicle while the victim was still inside. The victim was unharmed.

Police take backpack with gun into evidence: At 10:56 a.m. on April 9 in the 1900 block of Southwest Campus Drive, police responded to reports of an illegal discharge shooting. At the scene, officers located a dumped backpack behind the location where the shooting had occurred. They found in the bag a .45 pistol with ammunition matching the shell casing discovered at the shooting site. The backpack and gun were submitted to evidence.

Pocket knives scare children: At 4:27 p.m. on April 9 in the 1200 block of South 336th Street, children playing together in a playground were concerned about two other children who had pocket knives. Their parents were contacted and advised to talk to their children about safety and not taking their pocket knives out in the general play area.

Residents report hearing gunshots: At 11:21 a.m. on April 8 in the 1900 block of Southwest Campus Drive, police responded to reports of between five to seven gunshot sounds near the Pavilion Apartments. Officers interviewed witnesses, who said they thought the shots came from a specific building. Police checked the area, as well as the nearby greenbelt, but couldnt find any bullet casings or other evidence. Some witnesses suspected the sounds were actually fireworks. Police closed the case.

Children break window with rocks, flee: At 4:51 p.m. on April 8 in the 2500 block of South 286th Place, some children threw a rock, breaking a window. The victim said the children were between 6 and 10 years old and were playing with the rocks in the playground area behind the victims apartment. One of the children threw a rock, which struck the rear bedroom window, cracking the glass. The children fled the area. Window replacement is estimated to cost $200.

Juvenile arrested for strangling: At 2:57 a.m. on April 7 in the 3900 block of Southwest 328th Place, officers responded to a domestic violence assault. They found the victim face down on the floor and determined that person had been strangled. The suspect, a juvenile, was taken into custody and booked into the King County Juvenile Detention Center on second-degree domestic violence assault charges.

Skate rink drama ends in arrests: At 10:28 p.m. on April 7 at 34222 Pacific Highway S., an officer working off duty at Pattisons West Skating Rink observed a large crowd gathering around the entrance. The officer responded after hearing people scream and being waved over. There, the officer witnessed a male with a red bandana shove the owner of the property. Thinking the crowd would engage in a fight, the officer requested backup and arrested the male. Two other males were also arrested and trespassed from the skating rink. The officer noted the suspects wore red bandanas around their hands or necks and were claiming blood as they caused a ruckus. Police released the males on their own recognizance, as no one had any visible injuries, and the officer did not see any actual fighting, just shoving.

Man shoots at woman driving: At 10:41 p.m. on April 7 in the 1100 block of South Dash Point Road, a victim reported an unknown person shot at her multiple times while she was driving. She believes the shooter was in the passenger seat of another vehicle. She did not sustain injuries, nor was there any damage to her vehicle.

Woman drugged, held at apartment: At 12:13 p.m. on April 6 in the 1000 block of South 320th Street, a woman told police she was held against her will at an apartment. She said several people drugged her and threatened to pimp her out on backpage.com. She claimed one of the suspects hit her face, but she escaped and ran to US Healthworks to call 911. She was eventually taken to the station and interviewed by police. The investigation is ongoing.

Locked up man continues to act like pimp: At 1:09 p.m. on April 6 in the 33300 block of Eighth Avenue South, police learned an incarcerated man has been calling a victim despite a no contact order between the two. According to the police report, he is instructing and profiting from the victim who is performing sex acts for money while he is in jail.

U.S. Bank robbed: At 1:29 p.m. on April 6 at 1436 S. 312th St., a male with a gun robbed the U.S. Bank. A suspicious vehicle was located nearby, and police were able to find and arrest the registered owner.

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By Stephanie Vanderbilt

Q: I had been waiting all winter for spring so that I could finally give my home some exterior updates to improve curb appeal. Any suggestions?

A: The final days of winter are coming to a close here in New England. As we wait for sunshine and spring greenery to arrive, you might be yearning to refresh the exterior of your home. Whether your home needs a quick pick-me-up or an extensive exterior overhaul, these four home improvement ideas are the perfect tasks to tackle after a long New England winter.

1. Give your door a new glow

The elements and frigid temperatures of winter can do a number on your entry door. If the color of your front door is fading or it has simply seen better days, there is nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to refresh your exterior for spring time.

If you need a little bit of color inspiration, look no further than Sherwin Williams color catalog. This catalog is updated with the trendiest colors for spring 2017, and youre bound to find an option that perfectly complements the exterior of your home.Overall, some of the most popular picks for entry door colors include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, lime green, powder blue, mint and black.

Sherwin Williams chose Poised Taupe as the color of the year. This is a cozy color that brings a feeling of sanctuary to the home. Sherwin William notes that the best complementary colors for Poised Taupe include Mountain Air, Icelandic, Roycroft Rose, Brandywine, Mature Grape and Adriatic Sea.

Keep in mind that in some cases, your door needs more than a fresh coat of paint. If your door is showing signs of rot or its old and drafty, consider replacement this spring. Coastal Windows & Exteriors allows New England homeowners to customize their new entry door with any Sherwin Williams color and comes with a warranty.

2. Add a whimsical touch with interesting exterior lighting

Although the days are getting longer, exterior lighting is one of the quick and easy home improvement ideas that can truly enhance your curb appeal. There are a lot of creative ways that you can use landscape lighting, such as using colorful orbs around your garden. You can also use down lighting that is mounted on a tree to light up patios, porches, gazebos and more.

If youre concerned about your electric bill rising with your new exterior lighting, consider using solar powered options to keep your garden glowing.

3. Shake up your shutters' paint palette

Another great idea to add a burst of color to your home this spring is by changing up the color of your window shutters. Window shutters are a decorative feature for most homes, although homes situated along the coast may use them as barriers against windstorms and hurricanes.

How do you choose the perfect paint color for your shutters? Choose color options that either coordinate or contrast with your homes existing color. You can also consider painting your shutters the same new paint color as your front door.

4. Add efficiency and beauty with new replacement windows

If the winter season essentially drained your bank account from high energy bills, new replacement windows can add both efficiency and beauty to your home this spring. If upgrading your windows is on your home improvement to-do list this year, you can also take this opportunity to improve style and even add custom aesthetic features.

For example, standard vinyl windows are typically white. However, many New England homeowners are unaware that there are endless options to get creative with your new windows. You can choose custom colors to enhance your home, along with interior wood grain options for homeowners yearning for the warm look of authentic wood but the energy-efficiency of virgin vinyl cost-saving windows. Did you know that your windows can have custom exterior colors for historic districts or simply if you want them to match your shirt? Contact Coastal Windows & Exteriors to learn more.

While there are countless color options to choose from, dont forget about extra aesthetic options such as decorative glass and grids. Colonial and diamond grids are the perfect complement to New England Tudor and Colonial style homes. You can make your home instantly look more modern with double prairie, or pick the classic craftsman style for a quick exterior pick-me-up.

Keep in mind that vinyl windows are the best option in terms of maintenance and energy efficiency. While wood windows are prone to rot, quality virgin vinyl will stand the test of time without the need to ever lift as much as a paint brush.

Coastal Windows & Exteriors helps New England homeowners to enhance their homes performance while boosting curb appeal at the same time. Ask Stephanie how new windows, roofing, siding, and doors can take your exterior to the next level and even increase the value of your home. Contact us today by calling 978-304-0495 or e-mail svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com.

-- Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, is your local home improvement resource. With a passion for education and helping others love the home they live in, Stephanie would love to answer any questions that will help you make your home beautiful, warm, safe and energy-efficient.

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Your original windows add a lot of character and charm to your home. They have weathered more than 50 years of use and can have a much longer life span with some maintenance. Chances are they have survived as they are made from some very solid, high quality wood assembled with fine craftsmanship. Replacement windows cannot compete on longevity, plus they are designed to fit INSIDE the existing window openings making your visible light less.

MATERIALS

Antique windows are made of old growth wood which is more dense and rot resistant. Joints may loosen up or rot may be present, but all can, and was designed to be repaired indefinitely.

APPEARANCE

Its easy to take a driving tour of bad replacement windows shiny white vinyl, stuck on muntin bars, and flat glass. The proportion, shapes, and wavy glass in older homes is part of the beauty and character that makes these homes so appealing.

EFFICIENCY

Older windows can be just as energy efficient as new windows. Through a combination of repairs and weather stripping we can make the windows snug and weather tight again. Ask any energy auditor new thermal imaging technology can provide insight on where energy loss is happening before assuming its the windows.

COST

With replacement windows its all or nothing. With repair and restoration we can do as little or as much as needed. Services like replacing broken panes and cords is inexpensive and quick. Even with complete restoration our services are often less costly than wasteful window replacement.

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The FC crew react to Jose Mourinho's transfer window comments, as well as Antonio Conte's possible veiled retort to them.

When David De Gea was missing from the starting lineup for Manchester United's game against Sunderland, the presumption was that it was related to speculation concerning his future and Real Madrid. Having missed out on him two summers before, after waiting until the final day of the window before being foiled in their attempted move, the Spanish giants seem ready to replace their No. 1 again; this time it's Keylor Navas instead of Iker Casillas.

De Gea was on the brink of usurping Casillas as Spain's first choice when Real Madrid's initial interest began, but now that transition has been made, and the Spanish club reportedly want to make him theirs again. It's no surprise that Sergio Romero's inclusion in the starting team lead fans to jump to the conclusion that it was related to De Gea's future, as that's exactly what it meant last time this happened.

In Louis van Gaal's second summer as United manager he signed Argentina's No. 1 goalkeeper from Sampdoria on a free transfer, with the pair reunited from their title winning days at AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands.

After De Gea's questionable performances in the preseason, Van Gaal claimed that the goalkeeper's lack of focus meant he would not be playing for United, presumably while the transfer window was still open. Having fallen out with Victor Valdes, United were left with two quality goalkeepers in the stands and Romero in between the posts.

United's opening games of the season went well, with Romero picking up three clean sheets in the first three league games. The fans had treated De Gea well throughout the saga, still chanting his name in the final games of the season before, despite believing he would likely leave in the summer. But as popular as De Gea was, the fans still rallied behind their new goalkeeper, replacing Radamel Falcao's name in a chant for Romero.

It was all going well but then they travelled to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea. Having taken the lead, United lost 2-1, with Romero having a nightmare in conceding to Bafetimbi Gomis. It was an effort that De Gea would have had no problem with. The fact that United went on to miss out on top four because of an inferior goal difference made the points dropped in that game all the more frustrating to reflect upon at the end of the season.

Thankfully, De Gea stayed and, to end of the transfer speculation, extended his contract. He finished the season as the Sir Matt Busby player of the season, again, while Van Gaal used Romero in the cup competitions, where he did little to calm any nerves from United fans. He wasn't abysmal, but he too often looked nervous. His blooper reel from his previous clubs and his countrydid little to inspire confidence in him either. However, when called upon this season, Romero has done a surprisingly decent job. He's picked up nine clean sheets from 12 and proven to be a trustworthy understudy.

Most of his appearances have come in the Europa League, with United progressing to the quarterfinals. Against Rostov, in the last round at Old Trafford, Romero's saves kept United in the competition. With 10 minutes left to play, he got his hand to a goalbound header, before pulling off a fantastic save from a free kick in the 95th minute. Mourinho is a fan of Romero, earlier claiming that he's not an "ordinary" goalkeeper, but a "very good" one.

There are still moments where United fans may have their hearts in their mouths, but he has largely performed well. If De Gea is to leave in the summer, could Mourinho do worse than employing Romero as his No. 1? Well, yes. He could give Pep Guardiola a call and ask whether his Claudio Bravo experiment has come to an end yet. But if United have serious hopes of winning the Premier League next season, which should be their reasonable aim following the predicted expenditure this summer, they will need a better goalkeeper than Romero.

Doing a job against lesser teams like Northampton, Zorya, Wigan and Reading is obviously not comparable with what would be asked of him as the first choice.

United fans will hope that De Gea gives them at least one more season, particularly if they qualify for the Champions League, either through a top-four finish or success in the Europa League. A player of his quality deserves to be playing in Europe's elite competition and while United have won two trophies over the past year, it's little consolation for missing out on the league titles and Champions League titles he would be able to shoot for elsewhere.

Whether he stays or goes though, the decision should be whether Romero or Sam Johnstone, who has helped Aston Villa since joining them on loan in January with seven clean sheets in nine games, is United's second choice. The latter may well seek a No. 1 spot at a Premier League club next season, while Romero appears content with his current position.

Either way, Romero shouldn't be seeking a promotion at United. He's a good option for the cups and may well raise his profile if United continue to progress in the Europa League, but that's as good as it should get for the Argentina international. Whatever Mourinho might argue, Romero is an ordinary goalkeeper and if United lose one of the best, if not the best, goalkeepers in the summer, then they will need to replace him with someone of a similar calibre.

Scott is one of ESPN FC's Manchester United bloggers. Follow him on Twitter: @R_o_M.

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Hopper seeks window replacement Yale Daily News (blog) The Hopper common room currently includes a set of temporary amber-tinted glass windows that were installed to replace a set of windows that included two images of John C. Calhoun, class of 1804, the college's former namesake. Another window with ...

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QUINCY -- Aldermen adjusted a contract Monday night to allow a local contractor to complete installation of new windows at City Hall.

A. Fischer Builders Inc. was awarded the $184,100 contract to replace windows last fall. When the first window was removed early this year, it had some asbestos in the caulk that was sandwiched between window frames and glass panes. A $14,645 addition to the project will cover the hiring of an abatement contractor and higher tipping fees for disposal of the old windows.

Jeffrey Conte, director of the city's Engineering Department, said the old single-pane windows were inefficient and many of the windows leaked when it rained. The new windows will be double-paned and have a coating to reduce the amount of heat radiating into the building during the summer, Conte said.

Rees Construction was low bidder on two street and utility upgrades totaling nearly $1.2 million that won approval Monday. Replacement of a water main and street replacement on Spruce from 12th to 15th will cost $577,789. The replacement of a sanitary sewer and water main as well as street repairs on Aldo Boulevard from 21st to 23rd will cost $620,729.

Aldermen also approved an ordinance that will allow Pollock, Ennis & Heck to install a 17-square-foot sign at 608 Vermont. City ordinances would have limited the sign to 15 square feet. An early request was for a 32-square-foot sign, but the compromise reached in late March cut that size down considerably.

In other action, the council approved an ordinance granting a variation of zoning regulations on the Adams County Detention and Law Enforcement Center at 535-537 Vermont. The amount of glazed area on the first-floor facades will be reduced from 30 percent to 26.4 percent on the south side, 17.6 percent on the west side, and 4.6 percent on the east side.

R.L. Brink won the contract for $156,979 for concrete and Diamond Construction Co. got the $52,500 contract for patching material to be used in the city's annual street and sidewalk maintenance program to be paid out of motor fuel tax dollars. The contracts will have to be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Emergency repairs on utilities totaling $17,593 under pavement at the Quincy Mall also was approved. The work was done by Rees Construction.

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(Red Oak) -- After months of meetings and discussion, a bond issue vote is set in the Red Oak School District.

At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Red Oak School Board approved the language for a June 27th vote on a $19.9 million referendum for renovation, remodeling and new construction at Red Oak High School and Inman Primary School. Red Oak School Superintendent Tom Messinger tells KMA News the board made some minor changes in the proposed language.

"Rather than saying it's the high school building, it's the high school campus," said Messinger. "They did also include the language stating it was the intention of the board to abate part of the payments with revenue that comes in through the penny sales tax and the SAVE dollars."

Under the district's facilities plan, the number of school campuses would be reduced to three. Red Oak Middle School would close, and the high school would house 7th through 12th graders. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students would attend classes at Washington Elementary School, with Inman accommodating 1st through 6th graders.

"We do have a higher cost of operation than many of our peers do," he said. "It's from more buildings. We've had projections going out in the future that showed that we had to reduce our spending in the general fund by changing the structure of our buildings, and closing down campuses. It's paid for through SAVE dollars or through general obligation bonds, but then it also becomes a savings in the general fund, and helps solve the problems with our current spending trend."

School officials were forced to close the middle school in the first half of the 2014-2015 school year after a water leak caused major flooding in the building. While saying the century-old building's exterior is sound, Messinger says the interior has several issues.

"There's some window replacement, air conditioning replacement, heating and cooling work inside the building," the superintendent said. "But, the biggest part of it is, it's an additional campus we have to operate. When we looked at the scheduling of the buildings, and what it would mean if we would consolidate the buildings together, or close down a building, we did see the most savings in closing the middle school down into the general fund."

A committee consisting of district patrons is expected to campaign for passing the bond issue, which requires a 60% supermajority. In other business Monday night, the board approved the resignations of Dan Black as high school instrumental music teacher and sponsor, high school jazz band instructor and TLC grant program lead teacher, as well as Molly Cox as 3rd grade instructor and high school assistant softball coach.

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(MENAFN Editorial) Superior Replacement Windows has announced the opening of a new glass repair shop in Peoria, Arizona area. This state of the art glass warehouse and retail facility will act as a customer service call center along with being an administrative office for the firm.

Sue Johnson, Vice President of the company was quoted as saying, The decision to move to Peoria, Arizona was an easy one both from an economic and lifestyle standpoint. Our roots and families are here in Peoria and it made sense to expand our services to this fine city. We are looking forward to serving the homeowners and business community of Peoria and hope our presence can add to the growth potential we see here in this city.

The company was founded back in 2004 and since that time have been offering a complete line of window replacement services to match the real estate development demands of the market. The company aims at expanding its work further and make the investment into new repair shop in Peoria, AZ. There is a lot of opportunity in the Peoria market as well as the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan aea and the company wishes to capture greater market share. By choosing to expand their business, they will be able to cater to a larger group of clients and thereby grow as a firm.

The staff have been offered the right kind of training to ensure that they can offer the best of window repair and replacement services. With the best services and the right pricing, Superior Replacement Windows is positioned to win the trust and confidence of Maricopa County residents. There is stiff competition in the Valley of the Sun and the owners want to ensure the right products and services are in place to stay ahead.

To learn more about Superior Replacement Windows, please visit: [http://replacementwindowspeoria.com](http://replacementwindowspeoria.com/)

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Belfast and Searsport will be among 20 communities this year across the state where Window Dressers will fabricate low-cost insulating window inserts in the fall.

Last year in Belfast alone, over 100 Waldo County volunteers, in the tradition of an old-fashioned barn raising, built more than 500 inserts for some 60 customers. Eleven local businesses supported the builds with food, supplies and volunteers.

There are 557,000 homes in Maine, and over 90 percent of them need weatherization. A total of 6,200 inserts were produced statewide last year and this year promises to be even bigger and better, Window Dressers said in a news release. Customized inserts are ordered by customers who pay a flat per-window charge. In addition, Window Dressers sets aside 22 percent of its annual total insert production for low-income households, who contribute a small donation.

Window Dressers is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to helping Maine residents by minimizing heat loss through windows. Inserts offer an inexpensive alternative to window replacement, with an average window costing about $25. With 30 percent of home heat loss through windows alone, inserts reduce home heating fuel use and CO2 emissions, while simultaneously reducing drafts.

Visit windowdressers.org or call 596-3073 for more information or to sign up as a potential customer or volunteer.

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(MENAFN Editorial) Superior Replacement Windows has announced the opening of a new glass repair shop in Peoria, Arizona area. This state of the art glass warehouse and retail facility will act as a customer service call center along with being an administrative office for the firm.

Sue Johnson, Vice President of the company was quoted as saying, The decision to move to Peoria, Arizona was an easy one both from an economic and lifestyle standpoint. Our roots and families are here in Peoria and it made sense to expand our services to this fine city. We are looking forward to serving the homeowners and business community of Peoria and hope our presence can add to the growth potential we see here in this city.

The company was founded back in 2004 and since that time have been offering a complete line of window replacement services to match the real estate development demands of the market. The company aims at expanding its work further and make the investment into new repair shop in Peoria, AZ. There is a lot of opportunity in the Peoria market as well as the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan aea and the company wishes to capture greater market share. By choosing to expand their business, they will be able to cater to a larger group of clients and thereby grow as a firm.

The staff have been offered the right kind of training to ensure that they can offer the best of window repair and replacement services. With the best services and the right pricing, Superior Replacement Windows is positioned to win the trust and confidence of Maricopa County residents. There is stiff competition in the Valley of the Sun and the owners want to ensure the right products and services are in place to stay ahead.

To learn more about Superior Replacement Windows, please visit: [http://replacementwindowspeoria.com](http://replacementwindowspeoria.com/)

Superior Replacement Windows was set up in the year 2004 and ever since then, the company has been doing a great job. They have the best glass technicians that are thoroughly skilled in windows replacement and repair services and their track record is phenomenal.

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