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MT. PLEASANT The city can move forward on fixing a mold problem at the towns fire station with the approval of a new lease agreement.

The city commission green-lighted an updated 50-year lease Tuesday with the Maury Regional Airport Authority and terminated a previous contract with Maury County. The lease comes with a renewal option after 50 years, and the airport retains ownership of the building.

The city fire hall, 1158 N. Main St., is on property the airport owns. The fire department and EMS personnel vacated the fire station in November because of growing mold problem. Operations were relocated to a facility at 1540 Trilogy Lane.

City Manager Michelle Williams said the county built the fire hall in the 1980s, and the airport owns the land. The county also used to run the EMS service, but now Maury Regional Medical Center does.

City officials wanted to make sure who owned the building before proceeding with the mold remediation.

We didnt want to put money into something that we were not sure who owned and how long we would lease, Williams said. We decided that we need to figure this out.

Williams previously estimated that fixing the mold problem would cost the city about $100,000. The city and MRMC will pay for correcting the mold problem with a 75-25 percent split, respectively. MRMC will also pay 25 percent of utility and other bills for both the temporary and currently vacant fire facilities, Williams said.

The city is seeking a USDA Rural Development Loan and Grant opportunity to help offset repair costs, but that pursuit is still in its beginning stages, Williams said.

City Attorney Tom Hardin said the Airport Board would have to approve the measure for it to be finalized. Upon approval, the lease will go into effect on Jan. 1, he said.

The Maury County Regional Airport Authority board will meet Thursday night and discuss the matter, Airport Manager Paul Turner said.

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After months of discussion, Cheltenham School District has announced a plan for its middle school students to move into four new locations after the discovery of mold at Cedarbrook Middle School.

The district announced Dec. 16 that students will be divided into four campuses: Gratz College, Elkins Park School, Cheltenham Elementary School and Cheltenham High School.

Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road in Melrose Park, will house the majority of students with two eighth-grade teams and one seventh-grade team approximately 375 students. As of Dec. 16, Gratz College had given the district a letter of intent to allow Cheltenham to lease space there; a contract had not been signed yet, and the district did not provide any details on the cost.

In addition to the Gratz campus, Cheltenham High School will house one eighth-grade team of about 125 students, and Elkins Park School will accommodate one seventh-grade team of another 125 students. Finally, Cheltenham Elementary School will hold one seventh-grade team of 125 students.

Other locations the district considered renting space from were Arcadia University, Salus University, Glenside-Weldon School, 500 Virginia Drive in the Fort Washington Office Park, KI School, DeVry University, John L. Kinsey School, New Covenant Church and Bishop McDevitt, among others, according to a PowerPoint the district presented.

Cheltenham expects some additional personnel may be needed to meet the needs of students at different locations. Sports programs should not be affected greatly by the move, and Gratz is allowing the middle school to use its theater to perform the spring musical Shrek, according to the district.

Back in July, the mold problem reared its head during routine building maintenance, and in September, the district completed a full mold remediation of the school and allowed students back into the school a bit later than the regularly scheduled return date to school.

Currently, Cedarbrook has closed down 10 classrooms and the cafeteria due to the mold. Students eat their lunches in the auditorium.

The plan is to keep students divided at four campuses for about a year to a year and a half. Then, they would be brought back together at a temporary location. Superintendant Natalie Thomas said an entirely new, mold-free Cedarbrook would take about four years to construct, according to officials with whom shes consulted. Continued...

Its not ideal, but we want to make sure their academic and extracurricular programming stays intact and that we are here for them. As a family, were going to take care of this, said Susan OGrady, director of communications and development.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2013

Due to mold, the children's room in Ukiah Library was recently shut down. In connection with it, My Cleaning Products suggested two products that could help the public kill mold safely anywhere it may be.

According to a report from ukiahdailyjournal.com dated December 14, 2013, the children section was shut down on Friday at 11 am, My Cleaning Products relayed. The closure, it shared, followed the discovery of the fungus and the inspection of Mendocino County Risk Management Division of the county's General Services Agency.

It was said in the post that the mold was found in the windows throughout the building, related MCP. However, it detailed that extensive fungus was discovered in the room for the children, even on its wall and ceiling. And as it suggested, it was its effects to the kids' health that particularly got the area shut down for the moment.

Here is an excerpt from the post Mold Found in Ukiah Library by My Cleaning Products.

A mold growth was recently discovered in Ukiah Library. And because of it, the management was forced to shut down its section for the children.

The fungus was actually found in the windows of the whole library. However, the worst of its presence was discovered in the children's room, where it was seen growing even in the area's wall and ceiling.

MCP commented that it was a good thing the affected room was promptly closed as children, along with elders and people with weak immune systems, are most vulnerable to mold presence. However, it stressed that doesn't the rest of the population must not worry of its presence as it could still cause anyone a health problem.

Because of that, My Cleaning Products advised the public to be watchful of mold signs. And if any of them is encountered, it advised everyone to find and kill mold immediately. That, it said, would prevent the worst of its effects.

To do that, the company cited that one could hire a mold exterminator. However, it stated that it could be too expensive for others as a single professional mold remediation now costs around $1000.

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Santa Clarita, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2013

With winter just around the corner, southern California property owners are preparing for the coming rains. While flooding is always a concern during heavy rain, especially in homes with basements or in flood zones, another major problem that comes with the southern California rainy season is mold. According to the World Health Organization, 50% of homes in the United States have mold. Besides structural damage and rot that can occur, mold also poses a severe health risk for many people, particularly those with pre-existing breathing issues. Thats why this time of year sees a marked increase in homeowners and property managers taking proactive steps by bringing in professionals to do mold inspection and mold removal services. One of the best in the business is Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting, a commercial and residential mold inspection company specializing in mold detection and environmental consulting in the Los Angeles area. Fun Guy Inspections is now using Infrared Thermography to get the most accurate results when testing for mold.

Fun Guy Inspections started out over six years ago and has since been inspecting and testing for asbestos, lead, mold and related water damage, executing mold remediation testing and removal inspections throughout the area. The company treats residential as well as commercial and industrial property from Ventura to Palmdale and all stops in between. For years now, people have known about the damage being done to air quality in the Los Angeles area as in many urban areas throughout the world, and cities, states and nations have taken steps to fight to improve air quality. It makes sense that more and more people are likewise being more mindful of air quality within their homes or places of work. Thats where professionals like Fun Guy Inspections enter the picture. Fun Guy is a member of the American Indoor Air Quality Association and is also qualified by the California Department of Public Health to perform Lead Project Monitoring for any commercial and residential structures requiring lead abatement. Qualifications like this make Fun Guy one of the most dependable resources for mold inspection and mold removal in Los Angeles. Thats why many residents and businesses alike are taking advantage of preliminary mold inspections before winter rains hit the region. Their experts can provide a visual inspection to evaluate the presence of any black mold/fungi, and assess water damage and mold growth, explaining and preparing clients for the mold removal process.

Mold is a serious health issue that can grow in the home unbeknownst to residents. Headaches, wheezing, respiratory ailments, sore throat, coughing, skin irritation and many more symptoms can be caused by exposure to mold. Whether a structure has been flooded in the past or simply has never been inspected for mold, residents and companies from Palmdale to Santa Clarita/Valencia, down Los Angeles and beyond are taking the steps to protect the air inside their homes and buildings. Clients can call Fun Guy Inspections for more information about mold testing and removal at (888)399-3994 or can send an email to request an appointment from the website http://www.funguyinspections.com.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Crews are scheduled to remove mold from several areas of Greensboro Urban Ministry's (GUM) Pathways Center.

On Monday, a GUM spokesperson said they have consulted with mold experts about the situation and they believe it is safe for residents, volunteers and staff to be in the building while the mold is removed and repairs are made.

GUM is working with professional mold removal and remediation companies to properly address this problem. While work is being done, parts of the building will be closed. GUM expects the work to begin next week in three resident rooms, the laundry room and the furnace room.

During the removal and repair process, GUM said every effort will be made to keep the disruptions to a minimum. Also, guests can expect the laundry room to be closed for several days and the heat in some rooms will be turned off when work is being done in the furnace rooms.

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) December 13, 2013

A mold outbreak in a River Strand community in Florida has caused quite a stir. In response to it, My Cleaning Products shared a mold removal tip how to kill mold fast and safe in an effort to help everyone dealing with a similar problem.

According to a report from bradenton.com dated December 10, 2013, the fungus has caused quite of a damage to the condo units that some residents even asked Lennar, the developer, for reimbursements, My Cleaning Products shared. Among those residents, it relayed, were RJ and Sharon Dominic, who requested that the $30,000 they used for the mold treatment would be reimbursed.

The Dominics, the report related, hired an air management service company and were told that the problem was caused by design flaw that led to the installation of an oversized AC unit. However, Lennar stated that it was because they left the unit too long without taking proper precautions that mold grew.

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A mold outbreak recently took place in River Strand community in Florida. And needless to say, the residents were upset of it. However, the developer said that the fault wasn't on their end.

My Cleaning Products stated that mold could cause various health problems. Besides that, it said that it could indeed cause a huge expense. Nonetheless, those things could be prevented, it added.

If a mold problem is detected and treated early, MCP said that one could spare himself and his family from its many health risks. Damages to items and a big mold treatment could also be prevented, thus, avoiding the huge spending,

However, MCP warned everyone that there are many mold removal products made with harmful chemical ingredients. Instead of solving the problem, it said that the use of them could worsen it.

And so, for a truly safe mold treatment, it recommended Molderizer and Safe Shield among all the other mold removal spray. It cited that they organic-based and have also been proven effective by hotels, hospitals and mold remediation companies.

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