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Mold in the News

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September 2009

Linton woman would like to see regulations revised to cover mold
Greene County Daily World
She's run up medical bills into the hundreds of dollars trying to treat symptoms and problems brought on by what she believes is mold contamination.

Mold In School Extends Summer Break For Local Students
WFMZ-TV Online
A number of our HVAC systems are not set up to monitor humidity levels as it should be an part of that is due to the age of the system.

Sheldon Adelson sues contractor over alleged home mold
Las Vegas Sun
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Adelson is suing a house-building contractor, claiming mold has been growing in one of his luxury homes.

Spring Grove Middle School Reopens Monday After Mold Problem
FOX43.com
Signs posted on the building indicated high levels of mold in the hallways shut down the school. The mold has been removed, and tests show mold.

Chicago school schedules community forum about asbestos and mold
Mesothelioma News
May Whitney Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois is holding a community forum to address the concerns of parents and community members about mold.

Mold Delays Opening Of Hollis Upper Elementary School
WMUR
The start of school will be delayed for Hollis Upper Elementary students because of mold found in the building.

Results of mold tests not ready for 3 Higley schools
Arizona Republic
The results of air-quality tests from three Higley Unified School District elementary schools with suspected mold are not yet ready.

County closes mortgage-record room; mold suspected
Times Herald-Record
County Clerk Donna Benson, whose office runs the records room, said about 10 books had a "significant amount" of apparent mold on the covers.

Growing problem
Nashua Telegraph - Nashua, NH
"It's not toxic mold, and it's on the surface," said John Tierney, division manager for ServePro, a mold remediation company based in Salem and Plaistow.

Mold Cleanup To Keep Bangor Middle School Closed Early Next Week
WFMZ-TV Online
Some students and teachers in Northampton County's Bangor Area School District will get their school year off to a late start because of mold.

Records room reopened after Orange County removes mold
Times Herald-Record
County officials had closed the room as a health precaution on Friday after discovering the mold.

What To Do If You Find Mold In Your Home
WIBW
On Monday, we reported on a Topeka townhouse tenant who says she had mold in her home.

Yokota to replace housing air-conditioning systems after mold
Stars and Stripes
Reports of mold in homes other than the renovated garden units indicate that this summer has been particularly humid.

Behold no more mold: fhp's Naples office getting $123,000 makeover
Marco Eagle
Contractors began work on the building, on Beck Boulevard, on Monday, months after a mold remediation project left behind well-scrubbed walls.

Mold in home forces family to live in camper
Bethany Beach Wave
A more thorough inspection process of HVAC installations in Wicomico County could have prevented the error, Brown said.

It's the same mold story: More found at Hollis School
Nashua Telegraph
Hollis Upper Elementary School will be back in session this week, but a setback in mold removal efforts means students can't come back.

Mold at MMS? School district says 'not true'
Jackson County Floridan
School and health officials have addressed rumors of a mold problem at Marianna Middle School.

Mold closes buildings in area towns
Rutland Herald
The school district oversees $90000 of mold remediation. An emergency situation at Pittsfield's Town Hall was addressed Tuesday night.

Mold shutters Town Office
Kennebec Journal
A mold infestation will force the Town Office to close next week. Staff members will temporarily set up shop at Wayne Elementary School.

Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home
U.S. News & World Report
Mold exposure can lead to respiratory, eye and skin irritation, or much more serious reactions.

HES closed at least until Friday
Cabinet.com
The school did not open as scheduled on Monday after mold was detected in two first-floor classrooms last week. Cleanup crews worked over the weekend.

Mold Delays School in Shoreham
WCAX
The first day of classes for students at Shoreham Elementary school was delayed because of widespread mold in the building

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August 2009

Report: Mold Found In Two Oak Ridge Elementary Alternative Locations
WFMY News 2
The possible "Indoor Air Quality" issues have not impacted whether students will attend class in the mobile units.

Is Oak Ridge Elementary sick?
Greensboro News Record - Greensboro, NC
Could it be a "toxic" mold that one activist says is present in the school? May said the school is infested with a life-threatening toxic mold and cannot be used until further notice.

Probation given in Easton school mold fraud
Connecticut Post
The man who allegedly defrauded Easton and several other state school systems on mold-treatment work will spend the first six months of his five years probation confined to his home. Senior U.S. District Judge Ellen Bree Burns imposed the sentence Friday on Ronald Schongar, 61, of Clifton Park, N.Y. The judge also ordered Schongar to perform 100 hours of community service. Schongar pleaded guilty Jan. 30, 2009 to mail fraud. Easton hired Schongar in 2000 and again in 2003 to remove mold from Samuel Staples School. While the work was being done, several teachers complained of respiratory problems, upset stomachs and skin rashes. A police investigation began and the town spent tens of thousands of dollars not only on the mold work but also replacing tainted ceiling tiles.

Mold chases a couple from their Golden Valley condo
Minneapolis Star Tribune
It will be interesting to see whether the new owner, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (a state agency), does any mold remediation before putting it on.

Mold Affects Local Police Department
WMUR
An assessment is complete on a toxic mold problem inside the Kensington Police Department. Last month, the department was forced out.

Sued for a tweet: How not to deal with complaints on Twitter
Christian Science Monitor
A Chicago firm finds that filing a $50000 suit against a tenant who tweeted about mold brings some unwanted publicity.

Mold forces elderly, disabled to move
NBC2 News
They're elderly and disabled and now their group home has mold and possibly even Chinese drywall. Now dozens of people need a new place to go.

Mold relocates county offices in San Juan
KGBT-TV
The WIC Clinic, Tax Office Substation and Hidalgo County offices will be moving because of mold caused by Hurricane Dolly last year.

Mesa school passes air quality tests
East Valley Tribune
Air quality results from Mesa's Red Mountain Ranch Elementary School - where mold was found earlier this summer - came back within normal range.

School avoids eviction
Glendale News Press - Glendale, CA
Still, Scholars Principal and owner Anahit Grigoryan has continued to refuse paying nearly $200,000 in rent after funding a cleanup of toxic mold.

An unwelcome tenant
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Mark Bufkin and Denise Martineau, in their temporary residence at the Candlewood Suites in Richfield, gave up their condo because of a mold problem.

Some NCCU students hotel-bound
Durham News - NC
During the 2003-04 academic year because of the renovations of some campus residence halls and the discovery of toxic mold in other, nearly-new dorms.

Ambulances get new decontamination device
Florida Today - Melbourne, FL
A powerful disinfectant that the company advertises kills 99.99 percent of contaminants, including staphylococcus, flu virus, norovirus and toxic mold.

Expert Warns Of Fake Mold Inspectors
WLKY.com
Water came in and as days passed, mold took over. WLKY isn't releasing the location of the house or the owners' names.

Homeowner finds $100K in mold damage
WZVN-TV
LEE COUNTY: At the intersection of 19th Street SW and Olive Avenue sits a house that appears normal from the outside. But on the inside, it's a moldy mess.

Mold-Filled Oshkosh Home Center of Legal Battle
WGBA-TV
The city is threatening to tear down a house because of mold and Countrywide is fighting it. "It's kind of an eye sore," said neighbor, Aaron Staskiewicz.

Mold Forces Eldersburg Family Out Into Streets
ABC2 News
The mold had come back...this time it was all over the house. The levels in the family's home were more than four times over the accepted limit.

Higley district searches for mold
East Valley Tribune
Although no recent mold has been found, and no recent complaints from students and staff regarding mold have been received, mold may be an issue.

What to do with Aging Fort Lauderdale Courthouse?
Mesothelioma.com - New Haven, Connecticut
The elevators are out of order, toxic mold has built up over the years, the plumbing leaks, and the electrical system is outdated.

Frequent flooding distresses city neighborhood
Nashua Telegraph
Mold is caused by moisture, and the moisture is caused by water seeping - rapidly seeping at times - into basements.

Mold spores found in jail again
Terre Haute Tribune Star
A second air and surface sampling for mold has been made at the Vigo County jail with results similar to a test conducted.

Health Officials Warn Of Mold From Flooding, Water Damage
WBKO
The Kentucky Department for Public Health has issued safety guidelines for mold to aid Kentuckians left with water damage in their homes and businesses.

Mold problem surfaces at Grantville community center
Newnan Times-Herald
There is "significant mold" inside the newly-renovated Willie Clements and John Malcolm Community Center in Grantville.

TCA faces possible mold problems
Jackson Sun
Parents at Trinity Christian Academy were notified Wednesday about potential moisture and mold problems at the school.

Some home repairs can prove costly if owners ignore them
Detroit Free Press
All homes have mold, but for some even a little is too much: Mold is a must-go for the health risks it poses.

Former residents claim Truckee apartment made them sick
KRNV - Reno, NV
Former residents Mark Pledger and his mother Sharon Burton say there was a problem with toxic mold, and they claim there were high levels of formaldehyde.

Mold causes Pleasanton school to cancel first day of classes
Inside Bay Area - Oakland, CA
Toxic mold was discovered in the walls caused by leaky pipes. The first day of classes at the school were cancelled on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009.

Lawsuit Blaming Fla. Judge's Death on Courthouse Mold Dismissed
Law.com
The Dyer courthouse was plagued for years with water leaks and mold that worsened after a spate of hurricanes hit South Florida in 2004 and 2005.

A lawyer discusses handling water damages
New York Real Estate Journal Online
When a leak is not attended to, mold is sure to follow. Once the property owner has "notice" of a hazardous condition, the potential for liability increases.

State finds mold at Cromwell PD
Middletown Press
An inspection by OSHA found evidence of mold contamination in the community room at police headquarters.

Growing Number of Arizona Schools Facing Mold Problems
WebWire
Just this month it was reported that mold has been found at one Higley Unified School District elementary school and is believed to be present in two others.

Flooding Raises Concerns Over Mold in Homes
KSMU Radio
September is National Indoor Toxic Mold month and ksmu's Katie Easley spoke with some experts about the dangers of mold growing in your home.

School to resume Wednesday at Pleasanton school where mold was found
Tri Valley Herald - Walnut Creek, CA
It will move portable air scrubbers and HEPA certified vacuum cleaners onto the campus at Hearst Elementary School where toxic mold was discovered in the walls.

Possible Mold Found In Middle School Rooms
WGAL
Seven classrooms at Spring Grove Middle School are being cleaned due to a possible mold issue. School custodians and a professional cleaning company are working.

Testing clears the air in Brewster Hall
Winnisquam Echo - Meredith, NH
5, did find elevated levels of a mold commonly found in older buildings but not the toxic mold that had been feared.

Mold found in Edens delays move-in for many
Duke Chronicle
The substance was later discovered to be a common mold in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts of the 2A tower

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