The Davenport Community School District is spending more than a quarter million dollars on a school it closed recently to save money.

The Davenport School Board approved a new fire sprinkler system for the former Lincoln School. The project will cost $288,000.

District officials said the expense is necessary in order to keep the school an asset in its neighborhood. It needs to install the sprinklers to meet fire codes so a Head Start preschool program can operate out of the building. Officials said installing the sprinkler system will also allow other preschool programs to be in the building.

Even though the school was previously an elementary school, the district did not need sprinklers for it to operate.

The school closed in May of 2012 to save an estimated $1.4 million for the district.

It was empty until the district brought in an after school program and a homeschool program.

District officials said the programs are important not only to the surrounding neighbors, but to the community as a whole.

"When you close a school, you change a neighborhood," School Board Member Patt Zamora said. "And we didn't want to do that. We wanted to keep Lincoln viable and keep it being used so it's still a hub for the neighborhood."

"One of the things we wanted to make sure of was that Lincoln is a community asset," Superintendent Dr. Arthur Tate said. "Especially a neighborhood asset. So we've been looking to see whatever goes in and uses that school is something that would go in and do exactly that - it will enhance the neighborhood."

School officials said many of the programs that will be operating out of Lincoln School will have to pay rent. The school board estimates that in the long run - the rent money will more than make up the cost of installing the sprinkler system.

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TAMPA - "I love the pink trucks!" said Christine Manley, who had a broken water heater.

"We had to call a plumber right away." Her husband knew just who to call. The Pink Plumber has operated for nearly 20 years, and the company gives back to the community by donating to breast cancer research.

"I'd seen the trucks and I was really curious cause honestly, I thought that maybe it was a bunch of women plumbers!

Not women but - men sporting bright pink trucks around town -- helping residents with their pipe problems.

The owner, Geoffrey Gillon, not only takes pride in his company's customer service but also their cancer research efforts.

"We're happy to say we donate five percent of our net profits to the Moffitt Research Cancer Center" said Gillon.

This isthe pinkplumber'sfirst year operating in the Tampa Bay area.

This year alone, they have made $1,500 for the center, bringing their grand total of donations to breast cancer research to $46,000 over the past 4 years.

Geoffrey's cause is a personal one. His father died of lung cancer. His mother is a breast cancer survivor. He attributes the 30 plus years he had left with her to the researcher centers and doctors trying to find a cure. "Its amazing to see what goes on in these places and the ladies who have to go through chemotherapy and all the different things. Its just awful to see but its nice to know they are getting closer and closer."

According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that among U.S. Women over 230,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur this year -- and nearly 17 percent of those cases will result in death.

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MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Orkin Canada today announced that it has acquired the assets of Randex Inc., a pest control company located in Saint-Bruno, QC. Randex specializes in pest prevention and pest control services, serving multiple cities across the province of Quebec. Randex owns various pest control websites such as "Environlogique Extermination".

"If you are in the pest control business, there is no better company to sell too." commented Jacques Tremblay, Randex Inc.'s founder and president. "The management team at Orkin truly made the process easy and straight forward, making the transaction a pleasure to negotiate".

The acquisition of Randex expands Orkin's existing business in Quebec, which provides residential and commercial pest-control services. Randex will complement Orkin by allowing access to its extensive client list in Quebec, effective management team and their high level of Internet exposure through their websites. This will build on Orkin's existing presence in the market and position them well for the future in Quebec.

IJW Management Inc. acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Randex Inc. in its sale to Orkin Canada.

About Orkin Canada (www.orkincanada.com)

Orkin Canada, formerly Orkin PCO Services, is Canada's largest pest control provider and leader in the development of fast, effective and environmentally responsible pest control solutions. Orkin Canada provides professional services to both commercial and residential clients from coast to coast.

About Randex Inc.

Established in 2004, Randex Inc. has been serving the Montreal, South Shore and Quebec regions, providing pest prevention and control services. The Company was founded by Mr. Jacques Tremblay and Alexandre Mondou.

About IJW Management Inc. (www.ijw.ca)

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the leader in outdoor lighting, has announced that its Houston franchise has reopened under new franchise operators bringing back their exclusive service to the Houston area.

Under the direction of new franchisees Jimmy Davidson and Joshua Crampton, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Houston will continue to serve businesses and homeowners by providing residential, commercial and holiday outdoor lighting services that include expert design, installation and maintenance.

Joshua Crampton, a veteran in the outdoor lighting business has served the Houston area for almost a decade as Outdoor Comforts of Houston. After being approached by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives to assist with servicing an existing client base, Mr. Crampton became aware of the franchising opportunity. I was excited to receive a call from a leader in the outdoor lighting industry inquiring about my services, said Joshua. I was even more excited to learn about the opportunity that existed within the company to take over the Houston South territory.

Joshua approached Jimmy Davidson, a longtime friend about the opportunity and the two agreed to license the business together. Along with maintaining his role as senior pastor at Salt Church, Mr. Davidson will serve as head of Operations, while Crampton will focus on handling sales, design and installation. Im excited about joining a company that is on the forefront of the low voltage lighting industry. Our access to exclusive fixtures, leading LED technologies and our commitment to providing a premium service will really set us apart in the Houston market, Jimmy Davidson states.

Rich Young, Vice President of Operations at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is excited about the reopening of the Houston location. Josh and Jimmys extensive knowledge of the Houston market will continue to support the great foundation Outdoor Lighting Perspectives has established in Houston, said Mr. Young. Were excited to welcome them to our organization.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Houston will provide residential and commercial lighting expertise including LED retrofitting of existing systems to communities that include Alvin, Baytown, Beach City, Bellaire, Clear Lake Shores, Deer Park, Friendswood, Katy, La Porte, Lakewood, League City, Missouri City, Pasadena, Pearland, Richmond, Rosenberg, Seabrook, South Houston, Stewart Heights, Sugar Land, Taylor Lake Village, and Webster.

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