WARSAW, Ill. A tour of homes is planned from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday to raise money for the Warsaw High School afterprom.

The tour includes four homes and a church.

A $10 ticket admits one person to all five locations. Tickets will be available at each home the day of the tour.

Gound Home

The Bob and Amy Gound home is located at 1405 Francis Sartory Road, Warsaw.

The Gound home has 1,880 square feet on 13.62 acres in a country setting close to town and schools.

The home features an open floor plan. The great-room has vaulted ceilings finished in cedar, large triangle windows and wood burning fireplace with cultured stone.

The kitchen has a built-in double oven, an island with electric cook top and hickory cabinets. There are three bedrooms and two baths on the main level. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, and the master bath features a sunken Jacuzzi tub with shower and a two-sink vanity.

Floors are tile and laminate throughout the house. The full finished basement features two bedrooms, a bath, a large family room with stone and granite bar, plus a game room.

Outside is an attached 24-by-26-foot garage, a large deck with screened-in porch, a 30-by-45-foot metal building with a horse stall, and a pasture and hayfield.

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Tuesday evening, just before sunset, neighbors near West Valley High School were treated to their very ownparade.

The schools marching band and color guard were practicing their parade program. At first, some neighbors just peeked through their curtains. Then, they came out and sat on their porches while the band marched by. Toward the end, neighbors came out and shook band director Jim Loucks hand before calling out, Go WestValley!

It was the last practice before leaving for Disneyland on Wednesday. Students and parents have been raising funds to help offset the $1,100 each student needed

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Senior section leader Oryanna Weidner plays the mellophone with the West Valley band Tuesday evening during practice before the group left for California on Wednesday. The percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, color guard and jazz band will also perform at the WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival inAnaheim. (Full-size photo)(All photos)

Tuesday evening, just before sunset, neighbors near West Valley High School were treated to their very ownparade.

The schools marching band and color guard were practicing their parade program. At first, some neighbors just peeked through their curtains. Then, they came out and sat on their porches while the band marched by. Toward the end, neighbors came out and shook band director Jim Loucks hand before calling out, Go WestValley!

It was the last practice before leaving for Disneyland on Wednesday. Students and parents have been raising funds to help offset the $1,100 each student needed to pay to go on the trip. Loucks said they have participated in car washes, a craft fair, an auction, picking up garbage at Hoopfest, and have recycled clothing to help raisefunds.

There are 52 students taking the trip along with 12 parent volunteers. Loucks said some parents are traveling as followers, to support the students during theirperformances.

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NEW BERN, CRAVEN COUNTY -

Blue lights shine across Eastern Carolina.

The lights illuminating from the bulbs on peoples front porches, and even from organizations like CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Many of these blue lights symbolically represent New Bern Police officer, Alexander Thalmann, who died from injuries he sustained in a weekend shooting. The person accused of shooting him, Byran Stallings, was shot and killed by police on the scene.

The blue lights not only represent the loss of Thalmann but also the loss of all the New Bern Police Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Prior to Thalmann's passing, two other New Bern Police officers were killed. Carl Mayo J.R. in 1960 who died in an motorcycle accident when responding to a call, and Donald Miller who was shot and killed outside of a hospital in Wilmington in 2001.

CarolinaEast Medical Center Police Chief, Johnny Cahoon, said the hospital is proud to participate, and show their support for all first responders who risk their lives to do their jobs.

"We are illuminating our front entrance in blue in honor of Alexander Thalmann, and to show our solidarity and support for the New Bern Police Department, and all of our emergency personnel and first responders," Cahoon said.

Many homeowners in Eastern Carolina are participating as well. Beth Hicks of Trent Woods is one. Woods has a son who is a firefighter. She says all first responders deserve to be honored and respected.

"Every time one leaves the house for a call you never know if they are going to come back home and so you just send up a prayer for their safety. They are our heroes. And people who go by and see it [the blue light bulb] maybe it will help them think of Officer Thalmann, and to send up a prayer, especially now for his family," Hicks said.

The event has been widely publicized and promoted through Facebook. People across the country are participating: https://www.facebook.com/events/612966082105475/

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The weather is finally getting warm -- but not too warm -- and the nights are still cool -- but not too cool -- making it perfect porch weather. On Sunday, I dragged my laptop to my front porch, poured an iced tea and started compiling my tax return, proving that sunshine and fresh air can make any task less torturous.

The porch is an essential living space in that blissful period before the onslaught of air-conditioned hibernation and after the emergence from winter's heated cocoon.

The words porch, veranda and gallery are often used interchangeably. But there are slight differences.

M. Gerwing Architects, a design firm in Boulder, Colo., has a helpful guide on its website, explaining the nuances of porches, verandas, patios, terraces and balconies.

The difference between a veranda and porch -- veranda is a roofed porch, while a porch is "attached to the house, covered or open, can be enclosed" -- seems to be splitting hairs.

A gallery is similar to a balcony but is supported by posts or columns from the ground.

For a little visual inspiration, click through the slide show above for some beautiful porches (verandas, galleries) from our photo archive.

If you want to learn more about architectural terms, I've found the Trust for Architectural Easement's Glossary of Architectural Terms useful -- if only to show off to your friends or sound smart at your next cocktail party.

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FLINT, MI -- Police say one man is dead after he was shot multiple times during the early evening hours Sunday, March 30 outside a building at Atherton East Apartments in Flint.

Yellow police tape hung along the railings of several porches after the man was shot around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Chambers Sreet and Stonegate Drive.

He was taken to Hurley Medical Center. He was pronounced dead a short time later. Four suspects wearing dark clothing were seen leaving eastbound through a wooded area, police said, but no further description was available.

Orange cones could be seen marking off shell casings following the fatal shooting, while a few pair of sneakers hung from power lines high above the shooting scene.

Anyone with information on the shootings has been asked to contact the Flint Police Department at 810-237-6801 or 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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As the weather starts to warm up more and more people are getting out their outdoor patio furniture or buying new furniture for their decks, patios and porches. Outdoor furniture is great for relaxing and entertaining guests and there are colors and prints to make everyone happy. If you are planning to buy new furniture this spring or want to give your old furniture a makeover, you may want to let one of the 2014 patio furniture trends inspire you.

Furniture Pieces This season, outdoor sectionals and conversation sets are more popular than ever. These pieces are perfect for large families or people who have a lot of parties, cookouts or get-togethers at their home. Since these pieces can tend to be expensive, it is best to choose a neutral color or pattern so you can add small details and bursts of colors with throw pillows or other accessories and easily change them when you are ready for something new. You can expect to find outdoor sectionals and conversation set prices starting at around $1200.

Colors If you want to make sure your deck or patio is decorated with the most modern furniture, choose one of the hot colors of 2014. Black and white is always in style and a safe choice. Bold colors like teal and dark purple are also hot this year. You can even mix and match colors to make a statement on your deck or porch.

Patterns If you arent a fan of the chevron pattern, you may be in trouble. Chevrons are everywhere this spring from clothing to wallpaper and even patio furniture. There are numerous colors to choose from and you can always accent your pattern with a solid colored throw pillow. Large floral prints and paisley prints are also in style, along with bold, solid colored pieces.

The 2014 spring outdoor patio furniture trends are all about being bright and bold and making a statement. Of course, you can always choose to come up with your own trend or combine your own tastes with current trends to come up with something fun and unique.

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