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Western Insulation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Masco Corporation ( MAS ), will start operating as Masco Contractor Services of California, Inc. effective from Jan 1, 2014.

Masco Contractor Services is a group of subsidiaries of Masco Corporation. With the recent change, Masco Contractor Services will operate 13 offices in California.

Western Insulation offers products and services like fireplace installation, garage door services, gutter installation and gutter protection. Insulation has been one of the underperforming businesses of Masco for the past few quarters.

At its investor conference, Masco management highlighted several strategic initiatives, which included the improvement of underperforming businesses like Installation and Cabinet; solidifying its market position and leveraging its brands, product introductions and product innovation, reducing costs, paying off debt and strengthening the balance sheet.

Masco Corporation sales in the month of November were up in high single-digit; signaling that the fourth-quarter top line could be strong like the past two quarters.

Masco's third-quarter (results announced in late October) sales increased 12.4% year over year and also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate driven by volume growth. Volumes benefited from products/programs launches; increased new home construction activity and improvement in repair/remodel activity in North America; and increased outside U.S. sales. Most encouragingly, the company saw some traction in big ticket remodeling, which has been sluggish for the past few years, especially during the housing downturn. In addition, management stated that the fourth quarter was off to a strong start with October sales up in high single-digits. With the November sales also up equally, Masco could post another strong quarterly performance next month.

We are encouraged by the company's continued focus on product innovation and cost improvements. The company is also divesting its less profitable and underperforming assets to focus more on its core areas. Masco carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Investors interested in the building/construction industry can also consider CaesarStone Sdot-Yam Ltd. ( CSTE ), Trex Co. Inc. ( TREX ) and James Hardie Industries plc ( JHX ). While CaesarStone and James Hardie carry a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Trex carries a Zacks Rank #2.

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The Underwood Pool garnered the lions share of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding in a recommendation made recently by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). In all, over $2.73 million in CPA monies were allocated over seven projects. Two million of that was designated for helping to rebuild the pool.

"Three years ago when citizens worked to encourage the voters to adopt the [CPA], one of the projects that was an example of the use of the CPA funds was the Underwood Pool," said Underwood Pool Building Committee Chairman Anne Paulsen. She added that the total cost of the pool rebuild is estimated at $4.5 million, so that the $2 million in CPA funding will greatly reduce the amount of debt exclusion that Town Meeting will have to approve next spring.

The six other approved projects are:

According to CPC chairman Paul Solomon, the "seven projects approved by the CPC and recommended to the May Town Meeting met the criteria for funding listed in at least one of the areas designated by the CPA: Historic Preservation, Community Housing, Open Space and Recreation."

JV field irrigation project

Money to provide better irrigation to the JV field was requested by Belmont Soccer Association (BSA) so that the field may be converted from grass to sod. This is needed because the field, which is currently grass, is used by more than four times as many children as when it was first built and "it is no longer possible to plant grass and hope for it to grow fast enough," according to Jim Fitzgerald of BSA. The JV field is used by the high school track, lacrosse, and soccer programs as well as by community sports programs. If town meeting approves the $8,700, the project will be done in June 2014.

Belmont Housing electrical upgrade

Belmont Village, the low income housing maintained by the Belmont Housing Authority (BHA), was built in 1949. The apartments electrical service has not been updated since. The $165,000 requested would be used to replace the electrical panel and wiring in each of the Belmont Village apartments. The current wiring is a fire hazard, according to the CPA application, and the upgrade will also better meet the electrical demands of a modern household.

Butler School playground phase II

The money for the Butler School Playground would be used to finish upgrades to the recently completed new playground at the school. The $66,000 requested would be used to pay for more lighting and signage, more trash receptacles, stump edging around the perimeter, repainting of the basketball courts and hardtop, an outdoor classroom, and improvements to the back field.

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Gazebos come in both hard top and fabric top models, and are a great option for shading a seating or dining area in your backyard. Paired with a casual seating set, a gazebo delivers a breezy sitting area perfect for enjoying a coffee and reading a newspaper. Setting up a gazebo over a bistro set creates a cool and intimate dining space for two. However you choose to use it, Kmart has the right gazebo to suit your backyard style. An elegant curtained Garden Oasis Grandview Hexagon Gazebo with Netting fits right in among manicured shrubs and neatly mowed grass. Not only does the stylish all weather fabric top resist rain and sun, the attractive side panel curtains double as mosquito netting to keep out the bugs.

For poolside shade, it's hard the beat the Garden Oasis Terrace Gazebo. Set up this breezy gazebo with a couple of lawn chairs and a bar set for your very own poolside resort.

It's nice being able to take your favorite music outdoors without dragging along a stereo or mobile audio devices. There's nothing like relaxing with easy listening tunes in your backyard, or throwing on your favorite party mix to pump up a backyard gathering. Bluetooth patio furniture comes with wireless capability and high-quality speakers built right in for your convenience and listening pleasure. The Garden Oasis East Point Bar Set combines sun protection, bar service and your favorite music, all in one stylish gazebo set.

Pergolas are longer and thinner as compared to canopies, and are used to shade walkways rather than sitting or dining areas. If your backyard has a vegetable garden, flower bed, poolside area and children's playset, you might set up a pergola to connect any or all of these areas. The Garden Oasis Pergola with Canopy comes with a durable and stylish fabric top which provides immediate relief from the sun as soon as it's set up. For a more natural approach, you can assemble the Garden Oasis 8ft x 10ft Steel Pergola with Open Roof and encourage creepers to grow over the top. With a lush growth of attractive and fragrant vines like clematis and ivy, this open-topped pergola becomes a verdant, inviting sun shade. And for evening entertaining, your guests will be able to see where they're going as the Garden Oasis 8ft x 10ft LED Lighted Pergola lights up your garden walkways.

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Ocean Springs police arrested two individuals who they say attempted to elude capture by jumping fences and hiding in a vehicle.

Eric Nathaniel Freeland, 23, of Ocean Springs and a juvenile were arrested after officers received a report at about 7:10 p.m. Saturday of two males in the Parktown subdivision breaking into various unlocked vehicles in driveways.

Patrolman Phillip Pearson and Sgt. Brian Kestner made contact with Freeland, who tried to elude the officers by fleeing on foot. He jumped several fences, but was apprehended at his residence.

The juvenile was apprehended a short time later while hiding inside of one of the vehicles that had been burglarized.

Freeland was in Ocean Springs Jail on Monday, charged with four counts of auto burglary and one count of directing a juvenile in committing a felony, with a $16,000 bond set for each count.

The juvenile was released to his parent while awaiting his appearance in Jackson County Youth Court on four counts of auto burglary.

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Authorities are looking for a man they say tossed balls of hamburger laced with glass over the fences of two yards in Spokane Valley last week.

The man, described as white and in his 50s by a witness, heaved the tainted meat over fences near the corner of North Vista Road and East Buckeye Avenue around 7 p.m. Thursday, according to a news release. The suspect stood about 6 feet tall, weighed around 250 pounds, is bald and was wearing a gray jacket, according to Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS).

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Authorities are looking for a man they say tossed balls of hamburger laced with glass over the fences of two yards in Spokane Valley last week.

The man, described as white and in his 50s by a witness, heaved the tainted meat over fences near the corner of North Vista Road and East Buckeye Avenue around 7 p.m. Thursday, according to a news release. The suspect stood about 6 feet tall, weighed around 250 pounds, is bald and was wearing a gray jacket, according to Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services (SCRAPS).

The suspect faces potential felony charges of first-degree animal cruelty, according to SCRAPS investigators. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the agency at (509)477-2532.

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Duane R. Davis 1932-2013 Duane R. Davis - age 81, of Linden, died December 22, 2013. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, December 27, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Thursday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Autism Society of Michigan. Duane was born July 14, 1932 in Flint, the son of Russell and Norma (Sprague) Davis. Duane was a very family oriented man. He loved woodworking. He retired from General Motors, where he was an electrician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Duane is survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Catherine (Gary) Richardson, Jeffrey Davis and Steven Davis; grandchildren, Lance and Eric Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Doug and David. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of http://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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Lethbridge Aerie leads project to provide new roof for Raymond family

SUBMITTED BY THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, AERIE 2100, LETHBRIDGE

In our hectic, fast-paced world, people often have precious little time or energy left over to look out for their neighbours and to help those in need.

But there are those who still find time to do good deeds for others. This is evidenced by the generosity of the Aerie 2100 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lethbridge.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles was formed in 1898 by a group of six theatre owners in Seattle, Wash., who got together to help settle a labour dispute. It has since evolved into an organization with 1,700 chapters, each dedicated to working within their communities to do good where it is needed.

Lethbridge Aerie president Dave Gulash, who lives in Raymond, recently noticed that his neighbour, Irene Loder, was facing a catastrophic situation, without sufficient means to repair her home, which was at risk of being condemned. Her failing roof had been leaking for the past couple of years and mould was beginning to spread through the insulation in the ceiling, behind the walls, on much of the drywall in a couple of rooms, and the wall and ceiling framing.

There were gaping holes in the ceiling where mouldy insulation was hanging down from places where the ceiling tiles had broken and fallen into the house because of the weight of the sodden insulation. It was a terrible mess, and if it was not corrected, Mrs. Loder, her son Glen Theriault and her two grandchildren, Amber and Gavan, were in a bleak situation, without an affordable place in which to live.

Gulash secured approval from the members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2100 Lethbridge to provide $5,500 in funding to repair or replace the roof, remove all the damaged and moldy drywall, remove damaged flooring (including carpeting), install new insulation and drywall, install a new furnace, and ensure that Mrs. Loder, her son and grandchildren would not be going into the winter of 2012-2013 without a place to live, other than the garage and the old pick-up camper on stands in the back yard.

In order to maximize use of the funds donated to the project by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gulash needed to secure volunteers to provide the skilled labour needed to complete this significant project. He co-ordinated his efforts with James Graham, a member of the Raymond 2nd Ward, a local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Jim Steed put out a request for volunteers, and a team of local tradesmen and weekend warriors, headed up by local builder and developer Dennis Jensen, provided muscle, brains, equipment, many man-hours, and a lot of goodwill to complete the project.

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