SAVOY The planning commission revisited the issue of easements along the rear lot lines around the lake in the Liberty on the Lakes subdivision.

They are currently designated as public utility easements and overflow for storm water. Seven homeowners have constructed fences extending 12 to 15 feet beyond their lot lines into the easements. The fences were mistakenly approved by a village employee, and if Savoy required the fences to be removed, it could be at the village's expense.

According to Stefanie Pratt, a resident of the subdivision, all of the homeowners along the lake would like the easements to become part of their lots. The homeowners maintain the land and will continue to do so until a homeowner's association is established.

"This is a messy issue out there," said Village Engineer and Director of Public Works Brent Maue.

According to Maue, village staff spent "an unbelievable amount of time" trying to find a resolution to appease all parties.

Maue presented the staff's proposal to allow the fences to remain, and any future requests for fencing in the easements would be deferred to the homeowner's association, once established. The homeowner's association would set specific rules and make the determination for approval for each request. The land would never actually belong to the homeowners, leaving ultimate control over the property to the village.

"This was the best option we could come up with," Maue said.

The commissioners and the residents in the audience seemed equally unimpressed with the compromise.

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Fences serve many purposes on a property and can even add visual appeal and value to a home. A fence can effectively delineate property borders, serve as a safety barrier and keep pets and children from wandering into the street.

According to Zillow, an online real estate database, erecting a fence on a property in an area where fences are common usually increases the value of the home, putting it in line with similar properties nearby. However, this may only be the case if the fence is installed professionally and matches other fences throughout the neighborhood.

1. Homeowners planning to install a fence should first secure a copy of their property surveys. A survey of the property is often conducted upon purchasing a home and/or when the land and home is being assessed. If you do not have a survey, you can hire a professional to conduct one.

The survey will be handy because it clearly marks property lines. Depending on the local regulations, fences may need to be installed a certain number of inches or feet within the property line. Your municipality and building code office will be able to guide you further as to what is legal. Reputable fencing companies that work in the community should also have a good understanding of fencing regulations.

2. Obtain a permit; it is typically needed to install a fence. Either your contractor or you will need to apply for the permit before construction can begin. It is best to follow the law so that the fence can be installed in a manner that is consistent with local regulations and will not be subject to potentially costly removal.

3. As a courtesy, speak with your neighbors about your fencing plans. The fence will separate your properties from one another, and your neighbors may have certain feelings about what they want to look at. Even if a neighbor is not sharing the cost, it is a good idea to discuss fencing with your neighbors in an effort to reduce the likelihood of conflict down the road. Fences have been points of contention between neighbors, and you dont want a previously amicable relationship to turn sour.

In some instances, neighbors will be excited about the prospect of a fence and may want to share the cost. Fencing contractors may offer discounts for multi-home installations, so it pays to inquire with the neighbors for that reason alone.

Homes with pools may need fences as a safety precaution. Be sure they fit the protocol. They may need self-latching/locking gates to prevent entry to the yard.

A fence can be a good investment, but homeowners must take the appropriate legal measures and consider their neighbors before erecting any fences.

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AUSTIN Dallas state Sen. John Carona, who swapped bitter personal insults with Republican colleague Dan Patrick just two years ago, is patching things up.

Carona and employees of Associa, his Dallas-based homeowners association management company, have strongly backed Patricks bid to become lieutenant governor.

On Tuesday, Associas political action committee gave Patrick $5,000 only the latest in a succession of peace gestures in the last 14 months totaling nearly $75,000.

Carona, the companys founder and chairman, was beaten by a tea party-backed challenger, Don Huffines, in March and is on his way out of the Senate after 18 years.

Like another GOP senator who publicly feuded with Patrick, former chief Senate budget writer Tommy Williams of The Woodlands, Carona has reasons to make nice with someone expected to become the Senates presiding officer.

Williams, now the Texas A&M University Systems top lobbyist, has papered over his rupture with Patrick last year. Patrick voted against final passage of the state budget that Williams helped craft. Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, Patricks Democratic opponent, has said that Patrick was resisting a boost to school funding, after the deep education cuts of 2011. Williams has said that Van de Putte mischaracterized the vote.

Similarly, Carona, chief executive of the largest company in the U.S. that manages homeowners associations, may need help fine-tuning future bills aimed at alleged HOA abuses.

On Thursday, though, Carona ignored a query over whether hes protecting Associa.

Senator Patrick is a conservative who believes in smaller government and fewer regulations, he said in an email. We are always pleased to support pro-business candidates across the country.

In May 2012, though, Carona branded Patrick a snake oil salesman and a narcissist that would say anything to draw attention to himself.

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For the Hawaiian town of Pahoa, there is no easy way to stop the smoldering lava pouring from the Kilauea volcano.

In other places and at other times, people have blasted molten rock with seawater, built barriers, and even dropped bombs on lava to keep it from destroying property. But when the 2,000-degree river hits Pahoa, residents will be able to do little more than watch.

Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island has been continuously erupting since 1983, with most of the lava flowing into the ocean. A new vent began spewing molten rock in June. The lava is now at the doorstep of Pahoa, threatening the homes of its nearly 1,000 residents.

The big problem is that while lava flows can be diverted they can't be stopped entirely, and it's very hard to predict where they will go.

"Suppose you create a diversion and it happens to work," Peter Cervelli, associate director of science and technology for the USGS Volcano Science Center, told NBC News.

"You might save your house, but it diverts to your neighbor's house, and you have just created a problem for somebody else," he said.

People think of lava as an all-consuming fire that destroys everything in its path. But occasionally you will see molten rock flowing around a tree.

How is that possible? Once lava comes into contact with something cooler than itself, the outer layer will form a crust. Build a berm made of rock, dirt or other material that is high enough and the new crust will form a barrier.

That is what was done in 1983 at Mount Etna in Italy, where multiple mounds of rock and ash were constructed to stop lava from destroying the tourist area of town. Evidence shows that people have been trying this method for hundreds of years.

Building a barrier can work, but unless the lava stops on its own, it's only a temporary solution.

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Mending Fences is the story of 28-year-old Drew (Iain Stewart) who returns to a farmhouse in rural Saskatchewan to re-connect with his emotionally-distant and difficult father after 13 years apart.

While this set-up may not sound laugh-out-loud funny, in the hands of playwright Norm Foster, there are plenty of comic moments and zingy one-liners to balance out the heavier emotional scenes.

Drews father Harry (Jack Nicholsen) hasnt learned from the mistakes of the past. He pushed his wife and teenage son out of his life through neglect and selfishness, and he runs the risk of doing the same with his neighbour-turned-lover Gin (Jane Spidell). Fortunately for him, Gin is a tough cookie with a great capacity for love.

The story alternates between the present and several pasts, and the transitions are effectively signaled through focused lighting and sound of a chill wind. The time-shifting allows the audience to develop a real empathy for Harry, as we see the seeds of his present problems sown in his troubled past. (Though the technique is less successful for helping us understand why Drew is a self-absorbed jerk.)

The plays structure is layered and sophisticated, but the humour and message are accessible and down to earth.

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 28, 2014

Total Fence Inc. (http://www.TotalFenceInc.ca), the leader in residential, industrial, and commercial fence and deck installation in the Greater Toronto Area, is reminding all homeowners to take the steps to replace or install any fences before the cold weather begins.

As we are entering the phase of the fall season when the weather transforms into perpetual cold, any fence ideas homeowners wish to execute need to be done immediately, says Tony Defeo, owner of Total Fence Inc. The further into the cold season it gets, the more difficult it becomes to install any wooden or chain link fence in Toronto.

Defeo explains that it is not impossible to install a fence during the winter. However, homeowners are still advised to consider having their fence ideas implemented now because while possible, it becomes significantly more difficult to install a fence during the cold weather.

One of the main concerns is penetrating the fence deep enough into the ground so it is stable. With the ground hardened from the cold, this becomes difficult to do, he adds. Its also a bit of a safety issue, as the ground usually has patches of ice or is covered in ice, which can make problematic for our workers to operate safely and effectively.

With very few days of warm to cool weather left, the importance of completing any fence ideas or installation of wood or chain link fences in Toronto is becoming more urgent, Defeo concludes. At Total Fence Inc., we are fully capable of successfully installing fences during the winter and encourage homeowners to contact us right away.

Total Fence Inc. is the leader in residential, industrial, and commercial fence and deck installation in the Greater Toronto Area. With the technical expertise and experience to handle jobs of any size, from small backyard decks to custom carpentry, pergolas, ornamental iron fences, acoustic sound barrier fencing, and industrial chain link enclosures, Total Fence Inc. provides residents of the GTA and surrounding areas a complete range of affordable fence installation and repair services to suit their personal tastes and needs. For more information on Total Fence Inc., visit the companys web site at http://www.TotalFenceInc.ca or contact Total Fence Inc. by e-mail at info@totalfenceinc.ca or by calling (416) 239 5362.

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