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Published: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:42 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:42 p.m.

Terry and Shay Weisbrich tucked in Wednesday night feeling grateful and astonished that their Bennett Valley country home was not devoured by a fire ignited by a sunbeam refracted onto the wooden house by the dog's shiny water bowl.

It's a good thing we got to it in time because there's a pretty good-sized hole burned in the siding, Terry Weisbrich said.

A flabbergasted Bennett Valley Fire Department engineer, Rene Torres, said he and his colleagues had no idea what had charred a small area of the cedar siding on the house off of Pressley and Sonoma Mountain roads until he noticed an empty chrome bowl on the deck.

Terry Weisbrich said he'd kicked it aside as he rushed to aim a fire extinguisher on the piece of siding that began smoldering sometime before 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Firefighter Torres asked him where the water bowl had been before he moved it. Weisbrich returned the bowl to its original position on the deck.

It was uncanny, Torres said. In an instant, he said, There was a dot of concentrated light right in that exact area of the charred siding.

The Weisbrichs, who are retired, suspect they might have lost the house on a notably hot, dry and breezy May Day had they not been at home when their dog, Toby, a flat-coated retriever, began to bark excitedly.

This dog does not bark, Terry Weisbrich said.

His wife walked about to investigate what Toby was worked up about. Through a glass door at the rear of the house she noticed what she first thought was steam but quickly realized was smoke.

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May 2, 2013 Massive tree removal may delay traffic

Anonymous Meadville Tribune The Meadville Tribune Thu May 02, 2013, 08:30 AM EDT

MEADVILLE Drivers traveling along Park Avenue between Willow and Linden streets may experience delays throughout the day today as the swamp white oak tree in front of Fullerton Appliance Center, 1196 Park Ave., is taken down.

The 51-inch-diameter tree, believed to have the largest diameter of any street tree in the City of Meadville, is being removed because of failing health, Rick Williams, the citys development manager, said Wednesday. Because the tree stands in the city right-of-way between the roadway and sidewalk, the city is responsible for its welfare.

Its declining badly, Williams said, noting that last year the decision was made to give it one more year and now its time is up.

The canopy is dying, Eric Proper of Hazlett Tree Service, who will be handling the removal, told the Tribune Thursday. Its started to drop limbs at various times the last couple of years and its a worry to the city.

Because the trees condition has been carefully monitored for a number of years, its replacement, an elm, was planted nearby about three years ago.

Hazlett will use a 23-ton crane to lower tree parts to the ground as theyre cut, according to Proper, who noted that work is expected to start around 7 a.m.

The trees age, which is believed to be between 100 and 150 years, will be revealed today when rings on its trunk can be counted.

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(PRWEB UK) 2 May 2013

The BBC recently discussed how each year a slew of US localities fight over who has the tastiest tap water. Whilst the topic has not reached quite the same level of coverage here in the UK, there is still a definite divide in water preference. Whilst our tap water is amongst the most highly regulated in Europe, this does not cover taste. In the article, Dr Andrea Dietrich, a professor and water tasting expert from Virginia Tech explains that sense, taste and smell and vision and hearing have a normal range, but there can be a hundred-fold between the ability of people to discern a taste or odour- its not uncommon.

Renowned for their London emergency plumbers, Emergency Plumber also operates throughout the country and the team deal with a variety of plumbing and water issues. Naturally the latest news caught their attention and a representative has explained some of the reasons behind a change in water taste.

There are a number of reasons you may have noticed a change in water taste. Moving home is a common cause, due to a different water supply, as well as changes to your plumbing. If youve recently had plumbing work carried out you may encounter a number of strange tastes, such as metallic or bitter tastes from new copper pipe work or a rubbery taste from tap washers. It is possible to check whether the taste or odour you are experiencing is connected to your washing machine or dishwasher by turning off the valves which control the water flow, running the tap used for drinking water to clear the pipes and then tasting the water.

"Those concerned they may have problems with their plumbing would be well advised to contact a team of fully qualified and registered engineers such as those provided by Emergency Plumber.

Emergency plumber is an agency run by Martin Smith. With 18 years experience in the industry, his aim is to provide fast and efficient emergency plumbing engineers 24/7. The company operates within a wide range of areas in the UK including London, Plymouth, Reading, Coventry, Bolton and Newcastle. With a database of over 300 emergency plumbers, the firm is currently the fastest growing plumbing company in the UK. Customers can also contact the team for information and advice on gas related problems.

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Even after a milder than average winter in the Virginia, Maryland and D.C. area, local homeowners continue to experience more rodent and wildlife inclusions. Pest control company in Virginia Affordable Pest, LLC is reporting an increased call volume for its wildlife trapping and rodent control services, well into spring.

The company is announcing that it will now provide its new Fortress Defense Inspections for new clients and existing quarterly pest control customers year round.

Consumers frequently think they dont need pest control services during the cooler months but this is shortsighted. Wildlife such as raccoons and mice are carriers of dangerous diseases such as Hantavirus and rabies. They also cause significant damage to the crawlspaces and attics though their nesting activities, says Affordable Pest Director of Operations Gideon Tewodros. To prevent damage to their homes and health, consumers should seek professional help to prevent wildlife and rodent inclusions inside their homes.

Effective immediately, all current and future quarterly Fortress Service Plans of DC, Maryland and Virginia pest control customers will receive a Fortress Defense Inspection, courtesy of Affordable Pest. This inspection, conducted by a licensed pest control technician, is designed to identify and mitigate conditions that allow wildlife and rodents to penetrate and take up residence inside the home. The technician will seal exterior sealing cracks and voids in the structure and foundation and ensure water properly drains away from the building. If a rodent or wildlife inclusion is detected as a part of the Fortress Defense Inspection, the technician will schedule mitigation efforts.

Mice, rats and wildlife like raccoons and opossums frequently take up residence inside homes and other structures designed for humans because of ready food sources and shelter from the elements. These unwelcome guests frequently cause significant damage to property and create health hazards.

Our Fortress Defense Inspection comes standard with our Silver, Gold and Platinum Fortress Service Plans and we are including it at no charge to our customers as a part of our commitment to providing outstanding value and customer service. We know our Fortress Defense Inspections will save our customers tens of thousands of dollars this year by preventing rodent and wildlife damage, says Tewodros.

For more information about rodent and wildlife control, consumers should visit http://www.AffordablePest.com or call Affordable Pest 1-855-737-8123.

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