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BY JOSH BOATWRIGHT Tribune staff

Published: June 26, 2013

The mayor appeared to back away from his previous insistence on demolishing the aging inverted pyramid this summer, possibly before an Aug. 27th referendum on whether to cancel the controversial Lens project.

Permits city officials are seeking for demolition could be complicated if voters opt to scrap the Lens design. The city has applied for a single permit for demolition and construction of a new pier, Foster said.

"Quite candidly, it's helpful to know what you're replacing it with while you're getting your demolition permit," he said.

Foster spoke at a press conference in City Hall surrounded by six members of a new task force that will work to unify city residents if the Lens prevails and develop a process for planning a new pier if voters reject it.

That group, called the 828 Alliance, includes members of the Stop the Lens campaign, Lens supporters and community leaders.

Foster said he stands by his opinion that the current inverted pyramid cannot be salvaged within the city's $50-million budget for a new pier but said the task force is "free to consider" keeping it.

"We're still seeking a permit, but, again, this committee is wide open to making recommendations to me," he said.

City officials must obtain permits from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Pinellas County before the City Council gives final approval to demolish The Pier, city development coordinator Chris Ballestra said.

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HALLSVILLE A towering reminder of this towns history was removed Tuesday, but many longtime residents say the memories will remain.

Traci Morgan, who works at Hallsville Florist, spent the morning at her stores back door, thinking of the times she played on the First Baptist Church playground at the base of the downtown water tower, which was built in 1939.

I know its just a tower, but its history, Morgan said.

Morgan, a life-long Hallsville resident, arrived downtown at 8 a.m., about two hours after the dismantling began, to watch the familiar edifice being dissected by professional cutting torches and removed by crane, piece-by-piece.

I would have liked to have seen it stay there, but it has not been maintained, Morgan said. It has gone too far to be restored.

The Hallsville City Council in February approved the demolition of the downtown landmark to sell the land it sits on to First Baptist Church of Hallsville. The churchs campus surrounds the 35-foot-by-40 foot property.

First Baptist Church agreed to pay $12,700 to remove the water tower from the property.

It is a very small piece of property, but it has value to us in that it is downtown and connects to what we already have, Monty Pierce, associate pastor of education and administration, said in February.

Hallsville ISD spokeswoman Carol Greer arrived early Tuesday to snap photos as the towers lid was slowly lowered like a descending UFO to the ground. She said she remembered playing under the water tower as it overflowed its tank, spilling water on excited children.

Growing up by the only water tower in town was very special as a young child. There are many fond memories playing around the tower, but we always knew it was unlawful to climb it and never did, she said. I was very proud that Hallsville Home of the Bobcats was written on the tower. Its sad to see it go. Its been a part of downtown Hallsville for a long time. It is just part of growing up in Hallsville.

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BY MONIFA THOMAS Staff Reporter June 26, 2013 11:38AM

Workers begin the demolition of St James Catholic Church, 2942 S. Wabash Ave., by cutting a large hole in it's roof, on Wednesday June 26, 2013. | Chandler West ~ For Sun-Times Media

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Despite a vigorous fight by parishioners, they were forced to watch their beloved 133-year-old St. James Catholic Church in Bronzeville start to be demolished Wednesday.

Instead of a wrecking ball, demolition crews used a firemans ax and sledgehammer to start removing slate from one of the roofs at 11 a.m. By 3 p.m., they had sawed through some of the roof framing and decking below the slate, so that a hole about 5-by-6 feet could be seen. But they appeared to be winding up for the day after that.

A handful of St. James parishioners watching outside the church at 2942 S. Wabash started saying shame on you when the demolition started.

Its sad to see this church go, said Regina Wright, 45, who had grown up in the area and had started going to St. James 34 years ago. She glanced at the church as she spoke. Its been a pillar in this community for so long, and theyve helped so many people through the years. . . . Its heartbreaking.

Last weekend, the parishioners were read a letter from Cardinal Francis George, letting them know that the canonical requirements have been met to take [St. James] down.

George, in the letter, wrote that the future of St. James Parish has been under much discussion since the City of Chicago decided four years ago that the church building that you used for worship is unsafe.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate pets and educate consumers on the health risks associated with pet dander and urine in the home, Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning service, has launched its newest promotion, the "Paw-Parazzi" Giveaway! The Facebook photo-sharing contest encourages pet lovers to share a funny or unique photo of their pet in their favorite spot in the home along with an explanation of why a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning is important in eliminating bacteria and odors from pet accidents and maintaining a healthy home.

The grand prize winner will receive a free "Healthy Home" carpet and upholstery cleaning package along with Chem-Dry's revolutionary P.U.R.T. (pet urine removal treatment) service, valued at $1,000. Two lucky second prize winners will receive a complimentary Chem-Dry carpet and upholstery cleaning a $250 value while five 3rd prize winners will receive a 3-pack of Chem-Dry cleaning products including Pet Odor Remover, Stain Extinguisher and Carpet Deodorizer.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin (PRWEB) June 25, 2013

For high-quality design, installation and repair of retaining walls, Milwaukee residents know to call JBS Construction. With more than 30 years providing retaining wall design and installation services in Milwaukee, Waukesha and surrounding southeastern Wisconsin, JBS Construction has earned its reputation as the go-to company for retaining walls in Milwaukee. From no-frills walls that stop soil erosion to decorative retaining walls that create jaw-dropping backyard landscapes, JBS Construction has a proven record of designing and building retaining walls that get the job done right. Recently, they launched a new website to showcase Retaining Walls in an effort to provide additional information to prospective customers.

Family-owned and operated, JBS Construction has always had one goal: To be the best concrete company in Milwaukee, and that includes building retaining walls in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. Building on their well-earned reputation and 30-year record of providing superior work at fair rates, JBS Construction offers a full range of services for retaining wall design, installation and repair. When it comes to walls, no one does it better than JBS. Using the latest techniques and technologies, JBS Construction can incorporate in-demand decorate concrete options like colored, stamped, textured and acid stained cement for concrete patios and retaining walls. Milwaukee property owners know that if they want retaining walls that are functional, beautiful and built to last, they need to call JBS Construction.

To be sure that they receive high-quality services for design and installation of retaining walls, Milwaukee property owners are encouraged to choose concrete experts who have extensive experience designing and installing retaining walls. Property owners who choose less experienced amateurs run the risk of hiring contractors who might use inferior installation techniques that could lead to pooling and property damage.

JBS Construction provides the kind of high quality concrete, including Decorative Concrete Milwaukee homeowners are looking for.

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A RETAINING WALL COLLAPSES ON A LITTLE BOY-- AND THE INCIDENT HAS OMAHA CODE ENFORCEMENT REVIEWING INSPECTION RECORDS ON A MIDTOWN APARTMENT BUILDING. I-TEAM INVESTIGATOR KRISTYNA ENGDAHL REPORTS, CITY INSPECTORS PUT THE LANDLORD ON NOTICE ABOUT THAT WALL-- TWO YEARS AGO. HE HAS A BROKEN FOOT... AND SOME SCRAPES AND BUMPS.(AJ cries into mom's shoulder--) A BRICK WALL FELL ON THREE- YEAR OLD A-J EISENAUER.(Ashlee Hoefling: He was about right here when we started pulling bricks off of him.) A-J'S MOM ASHLEE HOEFLING SAYS SHE WAS SITTING ON THE STEPS NEARBY MONDAY NIGHT. THAT'S WHEN THE SIX-FOOT HIGH RETAINING WALL ON HER PORCH COLLAPSED ON HER SON.(Ashlee Hoefling: He was bleeding all over, screaming. We tried to rush him to the car, calm him down.) TWO LAYERS OF BRICK GAVE-WAY OUTSIDE THE APARTMENT BUILDING AT 36-63 DAVENPORT. ONCE A-J WAS CARED FOR, A NEIGHBOR SNAPPED THIS PHOTO OF COLLAPSED WALL-- IT'S NOT THE ONLY PHOTO OF THE WALL WE FOUND. OMAHA'S CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER HAS A FEW IN HIS FILES, TOO IN APRIL..INSPECTORS TOOK THIS PICTURE. SHOWING THAT BRICK WALL, CRACKING ..FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.(Kevin Denker/Code Enforcement Manager: There's notes in the file that yes, we were concerned about that wall, water getting in behind the wall.) KEVIN DENKER SHOWS US THE FILE ON THE BUILDING AT 36-63 DAVENPORT. IN 2-THOUSAND-11, CITY INSPECTORS ISSUED A NOTICE OF VIOLATION ON THE PROPERTY-- WHICH INCLUDED CONCERNS ABOUT THE RETAINING WALL. AN INSPECTOR NOTED "MANY PROBLEMS" WITH THE FRONT PORCH. SINCE THEN, CITY INSPECTORS HAVE HAD REGULAR CONTACT WITH LANDLORD ALAN FLAGG.(Kevin Denker: The owner has been trying to work with our office and make repairs and he's been meeting with the inspector fairly regularly.) THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S ACTION REPORT ON THE PROPERTY LISTS 19 ENTRIES-- NOTING THE REPAIRS FLAGG HAS MADE, AND THE RE-INSPECTIONS OUTLINING PROBLEMS THAT STILL NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. AS RECENTLY AS JUNE 18TH-- INSPECTORS TOLD FLAGG HE NEEDED A PERMIT TO REPLACE THE EAST LANDING ON THE PROPERTY. ACCORDING TO THE CITY INSPECTOR'S REPORT, LANDLORD ALAN FLAGG TRIED TO PATCH THESE HOLES IN THE PATIO. THAT'S WHERE THE WALL COLLAPSED.(kevin Denker: hearing somebody got hurt that's the last thing we ever want to happen)(KNOCKING ON DOOR--) WE WENT TO LANDLORD ALAN FLAGG TO HEAR WHAT KIND OF WORK HE'S BEEN DOING ON THE PROPERTY. BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE DOOR AT HIS HOME. WE -DID- REACH ALAN FLAGG BY PHONE, BUT HE DECLINED TO ANSWER ANY OF OUR QUESTIONS. CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT TELLS ME IT HAS ITS 'OWN' QUESTIONS-- INCLUDING WHETHER IT CAN CONTINUE TO LET PEOPLE LIVE HERE.(Kevin Denker: Right now we're still allowing occupancy but we're going to have to sit down and talk my inspector later today or tomorrow morning, talk about what our next step is.) IT LEAVES AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR ASHLEE HOEFLING-- CARING FOR A LITTLE BOY HURT JUST OUTSIDE HIS FRONT DOOR.(Ashlee Hoefling: It's scary to honestly think that something like that will happen to your kid in your own home. ) NEAR 37TH AND DAVENPORT..KRISTYNA ENGDAHL, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN. PRIOR TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE WALL, LANDLORD ALAN FLAGG TOLD CITY INSPECTORS HE WOULD BE READY FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION IN AUGUST. FLAGG HAS NOT BEEN FINED BY THE CITY, BUT THERE IS A CHARGE FOR RE-INSPECTIONS. AS FOR THE LITTLE BOY, DOCTORS SAY HE WILL HAVE TO WEAR A BOOT FOR ABOUT A MONTH.

The Omaha Code Enforcement is reviewing inspection records on a Midtown apartment building after a retaining wall collapsed on a young boy Monday afternoon.

Ashlee Hoefling said she was sitting on the steps of an apartment building near 36th and Davenport streets when a 6-foot retaining wall on her porch collapsed on her son, 3-year-old AJ Eisenauer.

He was bleeding all over, screaming. We tried to rush him to the car, calm him down, Hoefling said.

AJ suffered a broken foot and some scrapes and bumps.

KETV NewsWatch 7s I-Team investigator, Kristyna Engdahl, learned the city inspector reviewed the brick wall in April.

There's notes in the file that yes, we were concerned about that wall, water getting in behind the wall, said Kevin Denker, code enforcement manager.

In 2011, city inspectors issued a notice of violation on the property, which included concerns about the retaining wall. An inspector noted many problems with the front porch. Since then, city inspectors have had regular contact with the landlord, Alan Flagg.

The owner has been trying to work with our office and make repairs, and he's been meeting with the inspector fairly regularly, Denker said.

The Planning Department's action report on the property lists 19 entries, including the repairs Flagg has made and the reinspections outlining problems that still needed to be addressed.

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Glendale Heights, IL (PRWEB) June 26, 2013

Household needs in the United States are constantly changing, especially in the bathroom. Now more than ever, people are springing for the easy convenience of bathroom showers instead of bathtubs for their bathroom needs. Recent studies have found that bathroom showers are growing in popularity, with bathtubs losing ground as part of the daily cleansing ritual.

According to marketing research conducted by bathroom remodeling company Luxury Bath, aside from families with young children, most bathtubs are rarely being used in the bathroom. The bathroom remodeling company also reported that because of recent trends, its bathroom showers are now outselling its bathtubs altogether. A report by Ideal Standard supports this growing trend that households that use bathroom showers do so because of time saved and ease of use.

Our bathroom remodeling customers are looking for a spacious and efficient shower experience, said Davis Glassberg, President of Luxury Bath. With more people on the go, customers enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a quick hot shower rather than waiting to fill up a standard 40 gallon bathtub.

Bathroom showers also have an advantage with Universal Design, as they are easier to use as bathers grow older. Eliminating the need to step over high bathtub thresholds, bathroom showers provide better aging in place options with easier mobility and independence for bathers.

Taking advantage of the growing shower movement, bathroom remodeling manufactures like Luxury Bath continue to evolve and enhance the shower experience by designing more comfortable bathroom showers. Besides its showers and tub to shower conversions, the company provides shower seats, shower foot rests, and hand held shower heads that help make showers even more appealing and efficient.

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