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The McGregor business that caught fire Tuesday is still burning 24 hours later.

Chris Rogers, KCEN 12:08 AM. CST February 09, 2017

McGregor, TX - The fire that burned the G.A.P. roofing company to the ground Tuesday afternoon continues to burn more than 24 hours after the blaze broke out.

Fire crews say they will continue to monitor the area to ensure that the fire doesn't spread outside of the contained perimeter. The McGregor fire chief says the fire continues to burn because of the large amount of flammable material inside, but added he hopes the blaze will burn out by itself over the next couple days.

A former employee of the company tells Channel 6 News that he believes the property was not insured, so all damages will have to be paid for out of pocket. He also stated he didn't think there were any immediate plans to rebuild moving forward, but said if that were to happen it would not be in McGregor, as it is their belief that the city did not do enough to provide an adequate water supply for these types of situations.

An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, however workers who were on site when the blaze broke out, say a spark from a welding project was to blame. That has not yet been confirmed at this point.

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Heavy snow could cause roofs to collapse

SPOKANE, Wash. - It seems that just about everyone is ready for spring, but the snow continues to pile up.

This has been a very interesting winter for us. Lots of snowpack, lots of high moisture resulting in a really dangerous situation with people's roofs, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said.

Snow-related roof collapses are nothing new around here. Businesses and homes are covered in snow, so a roof collapse is a real possibility, especially after the wet, heavy snowfall we saw last weekend.

The snow is putting extra weight, pressure and stress on roofs. We saw firsthand the damage a collapse can cause. Nearly 20 cars were damaged Saturday at the Edgewater Village Condos in Spokane when a carport came crashing down. The thick layer of snow on top of it leads residents to think snow is to blame.

The Spokane Fire Department has seen an uptick in calls related to roof collapse this past week.

We have seen an increase, but fortunately not any serious injuries. That's what we're trying to avoid, Schaeffer said.

KXLY4 News asked a roofing company what homeowners should do about snow on their homes. The short answer is nothing.

I would seek out a licensed, bonded, insured contractor to go up on a roof. It can be very dangerous, Marshall Huff, Heritage Roofing, said.

Huff says it's best to stay on the ground. Grab a roof rake to clear off the snow, but be aware of powerlines and gas and electric meters. He adds if you have a foot or more of snow piling up, it's best to leave it to the professionals.

Especially if you start seeing interior damage, water spots showing up on your ceiling, that's really the time to give us a call, Huff said.

Ice dams can also be a heavy burden. They form the same way as icicles, but can tear off gutters, loosen shingles and cause water to seep through your roof. If you do notice frosty buildup, don't hesitate to call a roofing company.

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CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Feb. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- It began in late 2015, roofing, restoration, and exteriors companyGundaker Construction and Restoration Groupexpanded its services to include interior remodeling and renovation projects--and it has taken off ever since. Now, in February 2017 the company is looking to hire 10 new Project Managers for Roofing & Exteriors and Interior Remodeling & Renovation.

By offering interior remodeling work as well as its traditional commercial and residential roofing, exterior restoration, and insurance claims offerings, Gundaker Construction and Restoration Group has become a comprehensive, diverse, one-stop shop for homeowners and commercial property owners hoping to have their properties roof replaced, interior remodeled, or any type of repair completed. The company made this decision because of customer demand.

"We were getting a lot of feedback from our customers that they want us to do interior jobs as well, so we decided to expand our services due to this demand," said Co-Owner/Director of Sales Mike Kossman. "We are now being contracted to perform remodeling work, large projects, in kitchens, basements, bathrooms and more as well as our commercial and residential roofing services," said Co-Owner Patrick Devers.

GundakerConstruction and Restoration Group has teamed up with a national company to do re-construction, most notably after water loss cleanup. "Due to the increase in these types of jobs, we have made new hires within the company who have very diverse construction backgrounds instead of just roofing and insurance claims. Most notably, our new General Manager Matt LaMorabrings 30 plus years experience in all aspects of roofing and construction. Matt has been asignificant addition to the team at GundakerConstruction," said Patrick Devers.

Completing interior projects for residential homes and build outs for commercial properties has proven to be a highly positive experience, with customers praising Gundaker Construction's attention to detail and high-quality work.

"Entering into this part of the industry and doing different types of jobs has been a very positive experience, since the majority of our business has come from word of mouth and referrals- we expect to have even more business once we begin to advertise that we offer these services and have multiple references as well we'll definitely be taking on a lot of high-end roofing and interior remodeling jobs in 2017," said Kossman.

Deversand Kossman hope Gundaker Construction and Restoration Group willadd a list of its new interior services on its website and social media pages, where the company will include before and after photos of interior projects.

"We're excited about offering these services to our new and existing clients. It's added a new element to our spectrum of work," said General Manager Matt LaMora.

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Gundaker Construction and Restoration Group is a full service general contractor and roofing company committed to providing high quality construction services and top- tier customer service for a reasonable price.

GundakerConstruction and Restoration Group's services include but are not limited to; commercial and residential roofing, storm restoration, water restoration, fire restoration, insurance claims, interior and exterior renovation, remodeling, and more. To learn more about what they have to offer, visit: http://www.gundakerconstructionstl.com.

GundakerConstruction and Restoration Group is owned by PatrickDeversand MikeKossman.DeversandKossmanhave made it their mission to build a top-tier company rooted in honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical practices. The company is named Gundakerafter Devers' Grandfather, Gordon Gundaker, founder of GundakerRealtors(now ColdwellBanker Gundaker, and Chairman ofGundakerCommercial Group.

"My grandfather was successful because he was honest, and went above and beyond for all his clients. No matter what, he always treated the customer right," said Devers.

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CLARKSBURG After months of upgrades and improvements, library staff predict an early spring reopening for the historic Waldomore.

The the stately two-story Waldomore mansion, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Hewes Avenue, is part of the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library complex and houses its West Virginia and Gray Barker UFO Collections.

We just finished a massive electrical system upgrade, new paint and carpeting on the second floor of the building, Waldomore manager Catherine Clevenger said.

The electrical upgrades were completed by Allegheny Restoration for $499,850, which was funded through grants and the citys support.

It was a grant from the Division of Culture and History and $50,000 from the library that was then matched by the City of Clarksburg, Clevenger said. The city has been a great help in up-keeping the structure. Theyre one of our biggest supporters.

City Manager Martin Howe said the citys contribution was a mix of general and excess levy funds.

The building has historical value, and it was deeded to the city, and its our responsibility to upkeep the building, Howe said. Since its an asset of the city, its our obligation to ensure the building is kept in a manner to be utilized by the public.

Clevenger said the electrical system was a much needed improvement for the historic structure.

For awhile now weve been dealing with an outdated electrical system, and we were very much in need of an upgrade, she said. We were concerned about fire hazards, and we had a lack of electrical outlets in the buildings. We had two offices working off of two plugs and extension cords running to other areas. We were not really meeting the need.

Not only has the project added additional outlets, but it has provided more power and capabilities.

In previous renovations, they had just expanded and tapped into an existing electrical system, but this time its a whole new system with all new wiring, Clevenger said. The downstairs is where we have our public meeting area, and thats been upgraded so that we can have speakers and microphones and all of that stuff plugged in.

Lighting additions were also installed, on both the second floor and new chandeliers in the downstairs of the property.

We are looking at a couple projects that we want to accomplish in the long term, Clevenger said. We are looking at a new patio for the side of the building because its our handicapped accessibility, and were also looking at restoring and refurbishing our windows.

Though the large, beautiful windows add historic importance to the structure with glass dating back to 1890, Clevenger said rehabilitating them could significantly benefit the building.

Theyre a little leaky and little cold when the wind blows, and they let in a lot of UV light, she said. Were in the very early stages of just brainstorming what wed like to do and how to do it, then well sit down and looking at grants and funding options.

Clevenger is excited to see the Waldomores upgrades helping secure that the structure be used for years to come.

I want to know what the Waldomore was like when it was the main building, and it seems to me that everyone has a great story of when they were young and came to the library, she said. Were just trying to rehabilitate and keep that building going to create those memories for the next generation.

Library staff are still in the process of moving collections back into the Waldomore.

A lot of the furniture has already been moved back in, but as for the collection, weve only hit the tip of the iceberg, Clevenger said. Weve had some unplanned setbacks.

Clevenger said the Waldomore is still closed to the public, but the collections are functioning out of the librarys second floor.

Im not sure when, but we will be closing for a week to move everything in the main building over, and then we will softly open over there, she said. My current prediction is somewhere between March and April, pending anything major.

Staff writer Brittany Murray can be reached at (304) 626-1439 or by email at bmurray@theet.com. Follow @BMurrayET on Twitter.

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NORWALK The cost for the window and door replacement project at West Rocks Middle School has more than doubled since it was approved and included in the Board of Educations 2016-17 capital budget.

The discovery of PCBs, an existing steel window wall system and the need to include a vestibule at the main entry due to new regulatory safety and environmental standards are all unexpected factors that drove up the cost from an estimated $1.38 million to $3.12 million, according to a memo sent to school officials by John Ireland, the project manager from architectural firm Silver/Petrucelli and Associates.

The scope of work can be a long wish list paired with a guestimate, Ireland said in the memo. While I believe this project is better defined than that, it remains a blind process. No testing, no uncovering of existing conditions, no as built drawings at the start ... and no analysis followed by no design. In short, the scope of work and grant estimate was underestimated.

Though the original plans were already approved, under the states school construction grant procedures the Board of Education must approve the final plans and cost estimates prior to submitting the plans to the State Department of Administrative Services Office of School Construction Grants.

Several concerns were brought up by Board of Education members over the magnitude of the cost increase as the plans were discussed at the boards Tuesday evening meeting.

Board member Erik Anderson questioned when the original cost estimates for the project were made and expressed concerns as to why the architecture firm couldnt have known about the cost-driving issues earlier on in the process.

Tom Hamilton, chief financial officer for the school district, said original estimations were made in late 2015 and that the issue of not identifying the unforeseen obstacles comes down to how much should be invested early on in the project planning process.

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Original Estimated Project Cost $1,375,000

Phase 1 Phase 2 Total

Original Estimated Project Cost: $1,375,000

Revised Estimated Project Cost: $1,338,254 $1,785,773 $3,124,027

Projected State Reimbursement (24%): $321,181 $428,586 $749,766

Local Cost: $1,017,073 $1,357,187 $2,374,261

The cost-driving issues came to light over the past several months as the plans for the project moved forward.

PCBs organic chlorine compounds used as insulators until the 1970s when they were found to have harmful health effects on humans were discovered in the window material at West Rocks Middle School leading to the largest increase in costs. Testing for PCBs and remediation increased the project cost by roughly $370,000 for abatement and $76,000 for additional testing and monitoring during construction.

The second largest increase in project costs stems from the discovery of an existing steel window wall system. Ireland called that a surprising and unusual unforeseen condition.

The discovery of that system requires the addition of steel plates, new supports and other details. Those changes added approximately $350,000 to the total costs.

The third largest increase centers on a secure and energy efficient main entry. The Connecticut building code now includes the requirement for a vestibule at the schools main entry, Ireland said. That change has increased the project cost by $200,000.

The additional scope of work and details, for items such as counters, window surrounds, blinds and AC panels added roughly $150,000, Ireland said.

Because of the new discoveries, the project has been separated into two phases, Hamilton said. Half of the project will be undertaken during the summer of 2017 and the second half will be undertaken during the following summer.

The architects determined that the now larger scope of the window replacement would run the risk of not completing the entire project during summer break. They said it would be advisable to divide the work into two phases as to ensure no interference with the opening of school in August.

The architecture firms fees increased by $15,000 to administer two bid packages and two separate summer construction periods.

Officials said the districts current appropriation of $1.1 million for the project is sufficient to cover Phase 1 of the project. School officials said they are currently working with city officials to identify potential ways to finance the remaining balance of Phase 2, and will bring forward a formal recommendation at a later date.

The board approved an updated Phase 1 of the plans Tuesday in a 5-2 vote.

Hamilton said a meeting is scheduled with the state Feb. 14 to review the final plans for the project.

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Window World can put a fresh face on homes

If you cant sell your house, you might as well improve it.

Thats the approach many homeowners have taken during the recent housing slump, and their improvement projects have often led them to Window World of Myrtle Beach.

People are staying in their homes and are upgrading their homes and making them energy efficient, said local Window World co-owner Scott DeHollander. What a lot of folks are doing is theyre air-sealing their homes, theyre increasing efficiency in their heating and cooling units and then replacing the windows is just part of it.

DeHollander and his wife Ronda have been operating a Window World business in Myrtle Beach for 15 years.

Before opening the store, Scott DeHollander had been looking to start his own business. He just happened to bump into the founder of Window World one day.

Thats kind of the end of the story, he said. Weve been here ever since.

The DeHollanders opened store No. 7. Window World, the largest window replacement company in the country, now includes more than 220 stores nationwide.

Although Window World offers everything from vinyl siding and entry doors to storm doors and hurricane protection, its primary product, as the name suggests, is windows.

The store offers bay, sliding, double-hung and garden windows, among others. In recent years, Window World has seen a greater interest in energy-efficient windows.

Just replacing a single-pane glass window with a Low-E insulated window can generate about 35 percent savings in energy bills, Scott DeHollader said.

We have had customers that have seen up to 50 percent, but thats kind of unique, he said. The windows in your home are always going to be your greatest source of heat loss. If theres anything that we can do to improve that, it just makes it that much better in

your house.

Along with meeting all coastal codes, Scott DeHollander said his windows carry the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. Theyve earned a reputation for quality in the community. In 2013, Window World received a J.D. Power Award for customer service.

With great success, comes great responsibility. Through the Window World Cares program, Window World has raised $4 million to date for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and has flown over 53 missions for Veterans Airlift Command, flying injured vets as their needs arise.

Window World has been voted the best window company in the area by the Myrtle Beach Heralds readers for 13 straight years.

Scott DeHollander appreciates the positive feedback from his customers.

Our customers are our best salespeople, he said. I know Im giving our customers a good product at a fair price. So I can sleep in peace at night.

Window World is located at 131 Causey St. in Myrtle Beach. The store is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. For more information, call 445-9921 or visit windowworldofmyrtlebeach.com.

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MAKE DORNEY A GATHERING SPOT Although national concerns have recently occupied everyones minds, we cannot forget what is locally occurring. In regard to the $600,000 planned renovation of Dorney Plaza, I believe the intent of a community plaza is being entirely lost in the process of downscaling for the sake of money and security. There are many flaws noted in the most recent plans. Most glaringly, omitted are benches and an area for our community to gather, as the late Mr. Dorney had envisioned originally. If security was such an issue (earlier articles stated concerns about the courthouse lower windows, with the anticipated cost of window replacement as a possibility), why is the north sidewalk exactly next to this concerned area? And, why does it appear that the private owners of the newly renovated townhouses will benefit the most from this newest plan? How will the grass area be maintained, and what about the cherry tree debris? As Marathon has completed the lovely new green-spaced gathering area for their employees on Main Street, one could only hope for something similar for the common citizens as well. As Findlay studies reasons why it is difficult to find employees and retain youth, we need to explore what attracts people to up-and-coming cities. Walkable, inviting downtown spaces where people can gather are part of this equation. As planners proceed with downtown Main Street ideas of bumping out curbs, more medians and crosswalks, to entice more foot traffic to the wonderful array of restaurants, art galleries and entertainment, is it not short-sighted to be removing gathering areas in an already established public area? And yes, even workers peacefully gathering during strike negotiations is an integral necessity within our community. In a safe area, rightfully placed next to our courthouse, where rights have been established. The Day of Prayer space needs to be maintained and areas for other various community opinions and events as well. Are we really removing gathering spaces and benches because of the budget constraints? Our community deserves to have a gathering spot that is aesthetically pleasing, safe and open to all. Cathy M. Weygandt Findlay

RADICALS PUSHING THEIR AGENDA Anne Heche, Jessie J, Sen. Bob Dixon, Julie Cypher, and Gillian Anderson are a few of the celebrities who were in homosexual relationships who are now heterosexuals. A simple internet search will reveal many more. Jim Flechtner (letter, Feb. 1) now knows of homosexuals who have decided theyre straight. In my last letter (Jan. 24), I was referring to my own personal experience of homosexuals who turned straight. It would be extremely insensitive to name those who may be embarrassed by their past. Flechtner mentions epigenetic factors may cause inane homosexuality, but scientists admit this would be difficult to test. A four-year study by Dr. Neil Whitehead showed If an identical twin has same-sex attraction the chances the co-twin has it are only about 11 percent for men and 14 percent for women. Twins share the same DNA and the same womb; how can Flechtner explain this? He also asks, How can you possibly believe that anybody would voluntarily choose a lifestyle which would lead to the hatred, insults, mistreatment and even violence that gays must contend with every day? How does anyone become an alcoholic, porn or drug addict? Perhaps in a stressful or confused state, wanting to be accepted, wanting to be loved (sounds kind of like adolescence), they find comfort in a drug or behavior that allows them to escape their troubles. Or perhaps it is forced upon them. Even if we allow for some predisposition, we cannot deny the power of environment and choice. The 2016 fall issue of The New Atlantis contains an article by Lawrence S. Mayer and Paul R. McHugh, which concludes, Some of the most widely held views about sexual orientation, such as the born that way hypothesis, simply are not supported by science. They also found the majority of children who identify as the gender opposite their biological sex will not continue to do so as adults. The radicals among us insist we accept their views of sexuality as they push their agenda upon our children; as our public schools and the Boy Scouts become child abuse enablers. Don E. Waaland Findlay

ARE SPAS A WISE INVESTMENT? Apparently, all the medical needs of our community have been met. At least thats what I assume now that Blanchard Valley Health System announced that they are investing our health care dollars in not one but two med spas for vital services like Botox and hair removal. Is the emergency room so overstaffed that no one has to wait more than a few minutes for care? Is everyone in our community getting 100 percent of their health care needs met? Will they be offering a sliding scale fee for those they serve who cannot afford these expensive services but still want better cheekbones? The answer to these questions must be yes. Otherwise, how does the board of trustees justify spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on spas that only provide elective cosmetic procedures? The BVH website states, You are the fabric of this community, and we are truly honored to have been entrusted with serving your health care needs. Is this the health care need you thought you were entrusting them with? What I see is a health care system that has lost sight of its purpose in our community and a board of trustees that should be ashamed of its irresponsible financial oversight. Dennis Armstrong Findlay

ONE SIDE OF STORY A contributor to Readers Views recently wrote: When only one side of the story is told, it is called fake news. Since there are two sides to every story, I dont think I would call that fake news; I would just call it one side of the story. Dave Uitto New Riegel

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Garretts Heating & Cooling in Collinsville, Illinois is a family owned and operating business that has been serving customers for over 25 years. We are a full-service air conditioning and heating contractor company and an authorized dealer of American Standard units. We work on all makes and models including top brands like Comfort Maker, Honeywell, Tempstar, York, G. E. Bryant, Coleman, Lennox, and Trane. For new construction projects, we can install a custom central air system that meets high-efficiency standards. If your existing system is not functioning properly, we will diagnose the issue and fix it if at all possible. To keep your heater and air conditioner in top shape, we offer preventative maintenance. Whether your furnace is gas or electric, we have the ability to work on it.

Service appointments are often available same day or one day. Our service trucks are fully stocked with all the tools and parts needed to complete most jobs. There is a 30-day warranty on all service work, 1-year warranty on most parts and 1-year labor warranty on installations of new air conditioners and heaters. We are open 7 AM to 7 PM daily and also offer 24-hour emergency service. There is no extra charge for evening or weekend calls.

To ensure the best service, we maintain our Master Mechanical license from the ICC and EPA certification. We are also licensed by the state and insured. Owner Herbert Garrett really loves this job and really tries to make sure all customers are happy by doing the best job he can.

We offer senior discounts and accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Call today for a free estimate on installation of a new air conditioner or heater.

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New York residents may soon be eligible for some extra cash through a new clean energy proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Focusing on renewable heating and cooling technologies, the proposed two-year, $15 million program would provide rebates for the installation of ground source heat pumps.

Besides the rebate, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, has released a draft policy framework for expanding the renewable heating and cooling industry. The proposal hopes to help New York reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030, according to a release.

Because some of the new technology is not cost-competitive with more conventional energy sources like natural gas, propane and oil, the state would provide rebates of about $6,000 for a typical residential consumer to install the more energy-efficient alternative.

"New York has made great strides to combat climate change by supporting the use of new technologies and growing our clean energy economy," Cuomo said in a release. "We will continue to make green investments that will encourage the use of clean, affordable energy to reduce our carbon footprint and support sustainable communities throughout our state."

Besides the rebate, NYSERDA's new policy framework proposal includes ideas to lower costs and reduce barriers in the clean energy market. Some of those ideas include more community outreach, developing a streamlined permitting process and integrating renewable heating and cooling in new housing developments and campuses.

The policy framework is open now for public review and comment. NYSERDA will accept written comments through the close of business on March 10. Those interested in submitting comments should email renewableheatingandcooling@nyserda.ny.gov.

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Officials are seeing an increase of use at Edgewater Pavilion KIMT 3 At that time none of that money came from tax dollars, but within the last few years taxpayers have put their money towards a heating and cooling system and some installation which came to around $20,000. Adams says he thinks folks in town are using ...

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