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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

THE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has teamed up with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to provide transitional houses to victims of Tropical Storm Sendong in Cagayan de Oro.

Representatives of the groups signed a memorandum of agreement last week and agreed to pledge a hefty amount of $350,000 for the construction of decent temporary houses.

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Joe Curry, country representative of CRS Philippine Program, said most of the needs of the survivors like permanent shelters, food and clothing were already addressed by the government and other non-government organizations.

He said what they lack now is a dignified and convenient temporary shelters where they can stay while waiting for their permanent houses to finish.

We decided to provide them with transitional houses made of light materials in a 16 square meter land that will be constructed in three to four days for them to live conveniently, Curry said.

He said those presently living in evacuation centers will be prioritized for the temporary shelters.

Benson Misalucha, area welfare services manager of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said the CRS will manage the project while they will provide for the materials and manpower.

Misalucha said those who can avail of the temporary shelters will not be chosen based on religion but those who really needs the transitional house.

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BOSTON By the end of March, the nations largest black bank could foreclose on one of Bostons historic black churches. Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church has existed for nearly 200 years, and has worshipped in its Roxbury building since 1939. And the congregation shows no signs of leaving.

Keeping The Faith

Parishioners sang and prayed much like they do on any Sunday, but this Sunday the specter of foreclosure influenced much of the service at Charles Street AME church in Roxbury.

The Rev. Gregory Groover

God is bigger than any institution, The Rev. Gregory Groover told the congregation. God can work all things out. If were faithful, and trust God, he will see us through.

You are not losing this church, Ross Martin, from the law firm of Ropes and Gray, told parishioners from the pulpit. Martin has represented the church for free over the last two years in a messy battle against OneUnited Bank.

Martin said he is trying to negotiate with the bank. Other financial institutions in the city have come forward to help.

As you all know, March 22nd is the day the bank has supposedly scheduled to have a foreclosure sale on this church and on the pastoral house and another building, Martin said. Thats still a long way in these kinds of disputes. These things come down to the last moment more often than not.

Martin asked church members to stay steadfast and strong.

It wasnt clear just how parishioners are feeling about the possibility of losing their church. Many didnt want to speak about the high-profile situation, deferring all questions to the pastor and attorney.

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THE BUILDINGS UNDER construction by the Christ Church Parish Church should provide wider service to the people living in the area.

Rector of the church, Canon Austin Carrington, made this point, speaking at a fellowship service for staff at the Community Development Department yesterday.

He said the leaders of the church were hoping to engage more in the ministry of education and training when the buildings were completed. "We are thankful for the efforts made at the level of the local community to offer courses which empower people of God, equipping persons with knowledge, skills and appropriate attitudes," Carrington told the congregation.

Taking the position that some people would rather remain unskilled and unemployed and enjoy life at the expense of personal safety sometimes, Carrington said people were called to be encouragers through "our word and deed to build up and uplift others".

"There must be loving words and action - helpfulness, kindness and generosity. We have our Lord's example - one who was among us to serve and not be served.

"We are called as well to strive for unity, healing, collaboration and co-operation and to engender a sense of hope versus a sense of despair, which appears to be pervasive among our youth, and to think of life beyond the here-and-now or the idea of living for the moment," he said. The theme for the sermon was A Serving Church and Carrington said service may be inclusive of the worship of God in Jesus Christ and extend as far as the things people do on a daily basis for their fellowmen.

Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development Steve Blackett talked about the various projects the department has been involved in for 41 years with members of the congregation.

These programmes include Community Dance Fest, the Community Art Career Programme, the National Lessons Assistance Programme (NLAP) and the Community Technology Programme.

Chief Community Development Officer Sandra Greenidge, in making a presentation to the church, said its resource centre had filled a void.

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Christian Outreach Centre is attempting to stop the development of a Masters hardware megastore going ahead.

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A VERDICT is expected next week in a Toowoomba church's appeal over the construction of a new Masters hardware megastore in Middle Ridge.

Christian Outreach Centre, which owns the Christian Outreach College and Citilife Church, claims Toowoomba Regional Council wrongly gave construction company McNab approval to start construction at the site.

The church believes its objections to the development were ignored and it was being bullied into relinquishing a strip of land along the college's northern boundary.

The case was heard in the Queensland Planning and Environment Court late last week.

Citilife senior pastor Jonathan Oastler said he remained confident after the two-day hearing that the church would succeed in its appeal.

Construction of the Masters hardware megastore continues to push ahead, with McNab claiming throughout the disagreement that it has "all the relevant development permits for a material change of use, operational works and building works to commence and complete the construction works on the Hume St site".

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UPLAND, Calif., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Christian Navarro, owner of Precise Auto Repair, located at 1687 W. Arrow Route, Unit A, recently added UHaul truck and trailer rentals to the auto-repair business he has been operating since 2011.

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Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Precise Auto Repair can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Precise Auto Repair also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"We felt we could provide a valuable service to our community, and perhaps attract new customer to our business, which is a win-win situation for all of us," Navarro said.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Precise Auto Repair," exclaimed Giovanni Dominguez, president, U-Haul Company of San Bernardino. "Christian is a great example of the type of successful business relationship UHaul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 909-949-1214. Visit http://www.preciseautorepair.biz. Business hours of operation are: Mon. Sat. 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

About U-HaulU-Haul was founded by a Navy veteran who grew up during the Great Depression. Tires and gas were still rationed or in short supply during the late 1940s when U-Haul began serving U.S. customers. Today, that background is central to the U-Haul Sustainability Program: "Serving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle includes fuel-efficient moving vans, neighborhood proximity, moving box reuse, moving pads made from discarded material and packing peanuts that are 100% biodegradable. Learn more about these facts and others at uhaul.com/sustainability.

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the choice for the do-it-yourself mover. U-Haul customers' patronage has enabled the Company to maintain the largest rental fleet in the do-it-yourself moving industry which includes trucks, trailers and towing devices. U-Haul also offers storage throughout North America. The Company provides industry leading moving and storage boxes and an extended line of packing supplies to protect customer possessions. U-Haul is the consumer's number one choice as the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket. The Company supplies alternative-fuel for vehicles and backyard grills as one of the nation's largest retailers of propane.

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Dreams Style Construction, Specializing in Pools, Patios, Decorative Concrete and more, Shares the Hottest Ways to Jazz up a Backyard.

Northern Jersey, NJ (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Were seeing a continued interest in creating great outdoor living spaces, says Luis Espejo, spokesman for Dreams Style Construction, LLC with 16 years experience in pool and patio design and installation. This trend is quickly becoming a staple of the American home. A backyard oasis is becoming as important to homeowners as a beautiful kitchen or spa-like bathroom.

Sprawling gray concrete around a pool no longer defines the traditional backyard oasis. There are a number of ways homeowners can create a patio and pool area for the perfect spot to entertain and relax this summer. Here are a few trends homeowners may want to try:

One of the hottest trends today is updating the old swimming hole by incorporating natural stone work, boulders, and cascading waterfalls. Keep in mind, concrete can now mimic the look of natural stone for considerably less money and is an environmentally-friendly, sustainable material.

Dreams Style Constructions mission is to turn the backyard dream of their clients into a reality. This family owned and operated business has quickly become well-known for their legendary craftsmanship, innovations, and commitment to customers. They have created some of the most stunning pools and patios in New Jersey and continue to set the industry standard for excellence using the latest equipment and materials available.

To learn more about this company that homeowners can trust with reasonable pricing, please visit their website at http://www.dreamstyleconstruction.com.

About Dreams Style Construction, LLC

Construction has quickly become an industry leader well-known for quality craftsmanship, technical innovation, and unparalleled customer service. They provide in-ground pools, patios, color and stamped concrete, cool decks, pool repairs, pavers, walkways, driveways, retaining walls, and much more. Dreams Style Construction proudly serves New Jersey and the Tri-State Area.

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STEUBENVILLE - Those shale jobs the Ohio Valley has been waiting for are beginning to find their way here.

Power Torque Services will operate out of a portion of the old DiNovo building on North Third Street, creating more than a dozen jobs to start, while Heavy Duty Industrial Services is already working out of leased space in the Wintersville area. A third company, Environmental Management Specialists, is buying property in the South End of Steubenville and expects to be operational by April 1, bringing roughly 15 jobs to start.

Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said the business activity "is a tribute to our economic development team," adding that the behind-the-scenes efforts to attract business and jobs are "starting to pay off."

"We help fund them through taxpayer dollars and it's great to see the fruits of their labor being demonstrated," he said. "These announcements are good for the future of Jefferson County and I know there are more to come."

PTS, founded in 2002, has leased 8,000-square feet of warehouse and apartment space in the DiNovo building, which means roughly 14,000-square feet are still available for other potential tenants.

Wayne LeCompte, who will oversee PTS's Jefferson County operations, said the company runs casings on oil wells.

"We isolate the well bore so you can flow the well without risk of contamination," he said.

PTS is in the first wave of shale-related businesses to set up shop in Jefferson County, but LeCompte said they "wanted to get the jump" on the drilling buildup locally.

Until now, drilling activity had focused on Marcellus shale fields in Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia, but mild winter weather meant declining demand for natural gas. With prices falling, drilling giants like Chesapeake and Hess are reducing their Marcellus activity and instead shifting their focus to the more profitable liquids-rich Utica shale.

LeCompte figures that means the empty commercial properties sprinkled across Jefferson County aren't going to be empty for long.

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By LINDA HARRIS For The Intelligencer , The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

STEUBENVILLE - The shale jobs local residents have been waiting for are beginning to find their way to the Ohio Valley.

Power Torque Services set up shop in a portion of the old DiNovo building on North Third Street in Steubenville, creating more than a dozen jobs to start, while Heavy Duty Industrial Services is working out of leased space in the Wintersville area. A third company, Environmental Management Specialists, is buying property in the south end of Steubenville and expects to open by April 1, bringing about 15 jobs.

Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said the business activity "is a tribute to our economic development team," adding that the behind-the-scenes efforts to attract business and jobs are "starting to pay off."

Photo by Linda Harris Power Torque Services, a Louisiana-based company, is leasing a portion of the former DiNovo building in downtown Steubenville, bringing more than a dozen jobs to start.

"We help fund them through taxpayer dollars, and it's great to see the fruits of their labor being demonstrated," he said.

PTS, founded in 2002, has leased 8,000 square feet of warehouse and apartment space in the DiNovo building, leaving 14,000 square feet available for other potential tenants.

Wayne LeCompte, who will oversee PTS's Jefferson County operations, said the company runs casings on oil wells.

"We isolate the well bore so you can flow the well without risk of contamination," he said.

PTS is in the first wave of shale-related businesses to come to Jefferson County.

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New Business Moves Into DiNovo Building

STEUBENVILLE - Those shale jobs the Ohio Valley has been waiting for are beginning to find their way here.

Power Torque Services will operate out of a portion of the old DiNovo building on North Third Street, creating more than a dozen jobs to start, while Heavy Duty Industrial Services is already working out of leased space in the Wintersville area. A third company, Environmental Management Specialists, is buying property in the South End of Steubenville and expects to be operational by April 1, bringing roughly 15 jobs to start.

Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said the business activity "is a tribute to our economic development team," adding that the behind-the-scenes efforts to attract business and jobs are "starting to pay off."

"We help fund them through taxpayer dollars and it's great to see the fruits of their labor being demonstrated," he said. "These announcements are good for the future of Jefferson County and I know there are more to come."

PTS, founded in 2002, has leased 8,000-square feet of warehouse and apartment space in the DiNovo building, which means roughly 14,000-square feet are still available for other potential tenants.

Wayne LeCompte, who will oversee PTS's Jefferson County operations, said the company runs casings on oil wells.

"We isolate the well bore so you can flow the well without risk of contamination," he said.

PTS is in the first wave of shale-related businesses to set up shop in Jefferson County, but LeCompte said they "wanted to get the jump" on the drilling buildup locally.

Until now, drilling activity had focused on Marcellus shale fields in Pennsylvania and parts of West Virginia, but mild winter weather meant declining demand for natural gas. With prices falling, drilling giants like Chesapeake and Hess are reducing their Marcellus activity and instead shifting their focus to the more profitable liquids-rich Utica shale.

LeCompte figures that means the empty commercial properties sprinkled across Jefferson County aren't going to be empty for long.

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