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Misters, lights and fountains can give pool touch of class
AZCentral.com - Guardian Pool Fences Systems manufactures removable mesh fencing, including a patented self-closing fence. The mesh doesn’t obstruct the view and cannot easily be climbed. When the pool is in use, or the grandkids won’t be back until next month, the

Some of Charleston’s best work with Working Title
Charleston Post & Courier - Slow Runner has a pleasant, poppy sound driven by Flynn’s electric piano and his songs, which talk about things such as jumping hotel pool fences, partying while you parents are away and breaking your mother’s back. Okay, that last one is not

Changes sought in town code
Times Union - NISKAYUNA — Two proposed changes to the town code would make pool fences safer and eradicate hurdles for businesses seeking to erect new signs. State building code requires that latches on side fences around pools be installed at a height of 54

Residents reminded of rules for pools
Leader-Herald - According to a news release from the fire department, in 1985 New York state started to require pool fences following the soar in the rate of child deaths to 17 drownings per million. The figure dropped significantly by 95 percent in 1999, the

Changes sought in town code
Albany Times Union, NY - Jul 5, 2006NISKAYUNA — Two proposed changes to the town code would make pool fences safer and eradicate hurdles for businesses seeking to erect new signs. …

San Mateo Daily Journal 
Catching some rays while laying by the pool. Is there a better way to spend a sunny summer afternoon? Well jumping in the pool can also be quite refreshing. Not everyone has access to such a wet wonderland in their backyard, however.

Man Found Dead Of Gunshot Wound Inside YMCA Pool 
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found dead of gunshot wounds at a Y-M-C-A Community Pool in Chester County.

FHA offers home purchase and repair program 
FHA (Federal Housing Administration, a part of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has long had a program called the FHA 203(k) program. Under this program, a homebuyer could purchase a home and make major renovations from loan proceeds. The process is somewhat technical and time consuming, so FHA has a new “Streamline(K)” program to help people purchase homes in need of minor

San Mateo Daily Journal 
Catching some rays while laying by the pool. Is there a better way to spend a sunny summer afternoon? Well jumping in the pool can also be quite refreshing. Not everyone has access to such a wet wonderland in their backyard, however.

Safety Guidelines and Standards Promote Pool Safety this Summer 
With summer vacation in full swing and temperatures soaring, swimming pools are likely to be a main source of entertainment for millions of children this summer. As the swimming season takes hold, parents and guardians are urged to keep the safety of small children in mind.

Slain man found by pool
Chester Daily Local Online, PA - Jul 6, 2006… Albert McCarthy said a pool maintenance worker arrived at the pool on South Walnut Street at about 6:30 am on Wednesday and found the body near the pool fence. …

6 steps to a successful backyard transformation
Arizona Republic, AZ - Jul 14, 2006… Make a dream list. This time, jot down what you want to add to your yard. If you have young children, a pool fence or cover is a must. …

How Safe A Pool?
Hartford Courant, United States - Jun 30, 2006… If teenagers cut through, jump over or squeeze under a pool’s fence - a practice that city officials and neighbors describe as a nightly event during heat …

Muttontown Board Says Farewell 
With the results of the June 20 election accepted, and Julianne Beckerman and her team to be sworn in on July 3, Mayor Richard Murcott and his board summed up their thoughts at their Monday, June 26 meeting. He made a farewell speech as did trustees Ed Henn and Laura Shapiro.

Muttontown Board Says Farewell 
With the results of the June 20 election accepted, and Julianne Beckerman and her team to be sworn in on July 3, Mayor Richard Murcott and his board summed up their thoughts at their Monday, June 26 meeting. He made a farewell speech as did trustees Ed Henn and Laura Shapiro.

Muttontown Board Says Farewell 
With the results of the June 20 election accepted, and Julianne Beckerman and her team to be sworn in on July 3, Mayor Richard Murcott and his board summed up their thoughts at their Monday, June 26 meeting. He made a farewell speech as did trustees Ed Henn and Laura Shapiro.

Anti-property tax side had little budget, big results
Arizona Republic, AZ - Jun 16, 2006… In 2001, for example, her group spent $28 on a campaign to roll back a pool-fence ordinance in Gilbert. Their cause passed with a 60 percent majority. …

Spring wants mayor terms extended from 2 to 4 years
Quad City Times, IA - 19 hours ago… Council members also waded into pool-fence ordinance, which Smith said does not provide enough teeth to ensure swimming pools are fenced, Smith said. …

Man Found Dead Of Gunshot Wound Inside YMCA Pool 
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found dead of gunshot wounds at a Y-M-C-A Community Pool in Chester County.