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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dome sweet dome! Restoration of copper dome at First United Methodist Church nears completion
May 28—For the past seven months, contractors have spent their days working 100 feet above the streets of downtown Newton; the views have been breathtaking when they can summon the courage to scan the horizon, but their work station atop the copper dome of the First United Methodist Church has been just as extraordinary. Dylan Davis, project superintendent for Breiholz Construction, said there is just nothing like standing at the top of the dome and looking out across town. If he looks hard enough, he can see almost every water tower in all of the surrounding towns. When he looks out over Newton, he sees no other copper domes. For Davis, it feels like he is on top of the world. Ceko Lilly, a journeyman for Breiholz Construction, doesn't let his gaze stray too far from the copper surface he is working on. Admittedly, he develops a bit of tunnel vision when he's on the dome. Even though he's connected to a tether, it still feels like a long way down. Still, Lilly at least gets to admire his work a little more. Even though crews are a few weeks from finishing the job, he can begin to see the green patina forming on the copper. Over time, the dome will look less like a new penny and more like the Statue of Liberty. Their work also means the dome's life is greatly extended. Replacing the copper dome has been a collaborative effort. Breiholz Construction was chosen to handle the restoration in large part due to its background repairing historic structures. Baker Group was hired on to conduct the copper work; the company had previously refurbished exterior copper at the Iowa State Capitol. OPN Architects was involved with the church early on in the project and prepared the initial study to determine what needed to be done to the dome after it sustained hail damage. The architects frequently visit the site to make sure the drawings and specifications had been adhered to during the construction phase. Kimbra Korte, chair of the trustees committee at First United Methodist Church, said the May 2023 hail storm — which produced baseball- to tennis ball-sized hail — had torn holes into the vinyl siding and dented the copper roof. The damage caused a number of water issues. Church leaders wanted to see it fixed. Grinnell Mutual, the church's insurance company, covered a large portion of the repairs, which has cost an estimated $1.2 million. Fred Chabot, member of the church's trustees committee, said over the years the dome has received some maintenance and repair work. The siding had been replaced at one point to better waterproof the structure, and some elastomeric paint had been applied to parts of the copper. Breiholz Construction found that daylight could be seen from inside the dome itself, which is only accessible through an attic. Workers sealed off those gaps and also built a new collapsable ladder for the scuttle hole, which allows church leaders to access the inner dome safely. For the past 15 years he has been in the business, Davis has worked a lot of new construction and remodeling jobs. But he has never worked on a dome. "Copper as well," Davis said. "It's unique. It's not typical anymore. Nobody puts the money into that kind of thing anymore as far as that goes. It's definitely an art to say the least. It's a lot of hands-on work and it's got a uniqueness to it. You can't just lay it down and go. You gotta know what you're doing." There are challenges when restoring or repairing portions of a historic building. Davis said his biggest obstacle was knowing where to start and stop. "You can't remove everything otherwise it's no longer historic," Davis said. "You gotta keep some of it around and you have to know much of the scab do you have to peal back. You try to keep it original as much as possible. Another challenge was the learning curve for the dome." Chabot is pleased that both the trustees and the congregation are committed to preserving the historic church, a "symbol of Newton." According to local historian Larry Hurto's chronicles of the church, the building was dedicated in 1915. It was built of Bedford limestone and surmounted with a copper-covered dome. It had a large dining room, a completely furnished kitchen, a social room, coffee room, boys' club room, shower bath, toilets — the list goes on. Additions were added later on. The sanctuary had a seating capacity of 450. Combined with the balcony seatings and other rooms, the church had a total capacity of 1,250. "There's a sense of commitment by the trustees and congregation to preserve this unique building in the town of Newton," Chabot said. Korte said there are a lot of people who have attended First United Methodist Church for a long time. The project showed her that many people are interested in maintaining the building as a place of worship. The congregation has been very interested in the project, giving trustees a chance to share the history. Hurto noted First United Methodist Church is a contributing property to Newton's historic downtown district. Looking around at the copper on the dome and the stained glass present throughout the building, Hurto said it is "an architectural treasure." Its history is significant, and its services date back to the 1840s. "This is a testament, I think, to all of the saints that have attended church here over generations," Hurto said. "To be able to be in a position to save and preserve it for future generations is very exciting." It makes the sudden passing of Pastor Doug Cue on May 18 all the more tragic. Hurto said it is heartbreaking to think Cue did not see the dome's completion. Davis said Cue and the congregation have been so welcoming throughout the entire project. He came into work not feeling stressed, nor did he feel pressured to speed up the process. Davis said Cue especially made him feel warm and invited, and even fixed a few meals for workers. "It's been very pleasurable throughout the entire duration of the project," Davis said. "They've done a very good job not only giving us a cool project to work with but they've been very inviting the entire time we've been here."
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Hero bouncer beaten by off-duty cops for stepping in when one was assaulting his wife
A restaurant bouncer is being praised as a hero for stepping in when an off-duty police officer was allegedly assaulting his wife. Jaiden Perkins, 25, broke his silence after he allegedly caught Officer Dylan Davis, 33, outside a California restaurant, shoving and choking his wife. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office released a statement after the March 30 incident, confirming that Davis and another officer, Anthony Malagon, 27, were arrested and placed on administrative leave due to a 'domestic incident.' Nearly two months after the alleged attack, Perkins is still grappling with what happened during his shift at the El Rey Cantina in Camarillo, a city north of Los Angeles. Perkins told KTLA that the sequence of events began when Perkins noticed Davis' wife crying at a table with her friends. Surveillance footage revealed Davis allegedly pushed his wife before she returned to sit with her friends. 'She's just frantically crying, seemed very not at ease, very shaky. I ask her if she's okay and she tells me nothing,' Perkins said. He added that her friends said she was okay, and he continued his shift. The group then exited the bar. The situation escalated when Perkins claims he heard shouting outside and rushed out to see Davis assaulting his wife. 'He shoved her down. She got back up and he just started choking her,' Perkins recalled. He said that the altercation prompted him to intervene and he allegedly informed Davis that he 'cannot be touching a lady like that.' Perkins said Davis then allegedly threatened to 'kill' him and swung on the left side of the bouncer's face. Perkins told the Ventura County Star that the behavior was unlike him, confessing, 'I'm very hands-off.' 'If something happens, I intervene, but I don't intervene physically.' When the off-duty cops allegedly threatened to kill Perkins, he replied, 'You're not killing anyone, man. I just called the police.' Perkins told the VC Star that one of the officers then allegedly taunted back, 'You mean my buddies? I'm a sheriff.' The bouncer allegedly hit Davis back, but Perkins said Malagon intervened, and the two deputies tackled him to the ground. 'In the moment, I thought, "I'm never going to see my children again,"' he told KTLA. Perkins told the outlet that the recovery from the alleged assault has been brutal, and he's had to quit his security job due to the trauma. He also had to leave his job at the grocery store and as an Amazon delivery driver because of the physical toll. Emergency authorities arrived on the scene after the alleged fight, and Perkins was rushed to a local hospital. He was diagnosed with a locked jaw, loss of consciousness, a concussion, and head and neck injuries, according to a claim filed by Perkins' lawyers. The claim also alleges that the officers discriminated against Perkins as an African American man. The claim seeks $10,000 for medical bills, $50,000 for loss of earnings, $500,000 in general damages, and $500,000 in punitive damages. Maximiliano Galindo, the attorney representing Perkins, told KTLA that Malagon has multiple family members serving in the sheriff's office Perkins told the VC Star that he doesn't believe the officers 'deserve any inkling of mercy.' 'They didn't give me any,' he added. 'It's sad that it's supposed to be Protect and Serve, and I was the one protecting his wife that night.' Maximiliano Galindo, the attorney representing Perkins, told KTLA that the officers' behavior was 'hotheaded.' He added that Malagon has multiple family members serving in the sheriff's department. Davis and Malagon both face felony charges, including battery causing serious injury and using force likely to cause significant injury. Davis was also arrested for inflicting injury on a spouse. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office released a statement that the major crimes bureau was handling the criminal investigation, and the internal affairs bureau was conducting a separate investigation. 'Both investigations are critical to ensure accountability at every level. I want to assure the public and our community that the Sheriff's Office takes this matter very seriously,' Sheriff Jim Fryhoff said. 'We hold our deputies to the highest standards of conduct; any violation of those standards will be addressed appropriately, without hesitation…as that is what both our community and our agency expect and deserve.'
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gulfstream Park Results for March 29, 2025
Copyright 2025 Equibase Company. 1ST--1 1/16th Miles Turf 5. Ciao Chuck Miguel Angel Vasquez 17.20/ 8.80/ 5.80 7. Bring Me a Check Edgard J. Zayas 12.40/ 8.00 9. Dear Dad Dylan Davis 6.60 $1 Exacta (5-7) $98.40; $0.10 Superfecta (5-7-9-14) $744.13; $0.50 Trifecta (5-7-9) $372.10. 2ND--7 Furlongs Dirt 2. Unclecharliesgift Dylan Davis 22.00/ 9.80/ 5.40 10. Con Compania (CHI) Irad Ortiz, Jr. 9.20/ 6.00 3. Beastly Speed Luis Saez 3.20 $1 Daily Double (5-2) $95.70; $1 E (2-10) $111.40; $0.10 S (2-10-3-6) $197.66; $0.50 T (2-10-3) $280.20. 3RD--7 1/2 Furlongs Turf 2. Classic of Course Lanfranco Dettori 15.20/ 4.60/ 3.60 9. Forged Steel Irad Ortiz, Jr. 2.80/ 2.40 1. I'm Due Paco Lopez 3.00 $1 DD (2-2) $70.80; $1 E (2-9) $20.20; $0.10 S (2-9-1-7) $41.36; $0.50 T (2-9-1) $39.95. 4TH--1 1/2 Miles Turf 6. Beach Bomb (SAF) Luis Saez 5.20/ 3.00/ 2.10 1. Silvology Dylan Davis 3.80/ 2.60 2. La Mehana (FR) Irad Ortiz, Jr. 2.10 $1 DD (2-6) $22.30; $1 E (6-1) $9.90; $0.10 S (6-1-2-5) $13.00; $0.50 T (6-1-2) $6.90. 5TH--7 Furlongs Dirt 8. Racing Driver Micah J. Husbands 53.80/ 16.80/ 8.40 10. Makes Sense Irad Ortiz, Jr. 6.60/ 4.80 6. Mainstream Luis Saez 3.80 $1 DD (6-8) $84.30; $1 E (8-10) $242.00; S (8-10-6-1) $3,288.66; $0.50 T (8-10-6) $773.45. 6TH--1 1/2 Miles Turf 4. Far Bridge Joel Rosario 3.80/ 2.80/ 2.40 1. Corruption Javier Castellano 7.20/ 5.00 6. Padiddle Leonel Reyes 11.20 $1 DD (8-4) $66.80; $1 E (4-1) $18.70, $0.10 S (4-1-6-8) $144.22; $0.50 T (4-1-6) $107.80. 7TH--1 1/16th Miles Dirt 4. White Abarrio Irad Ortiz, Jr. 2.10/ 2.10/ 2.10 5. Power Squeeze Javier Castellano 4.80/ 3.60 2. Tuscan Sky Dylan Davis 2.60 $1 DD (4-4) $2.20; $1 E (4-5) $4.70, $0.10 S (4-5-2-3) $2.37; $0.50 T (4-5-2) $7.20. 8TH--1 Mile Turf 9. Sherlock's Jewel Irad Ortiz, Jr. 41.20/ 17.40/ 10.60 10. Itsallcomintogetha Luis Saez 7.80/ 6.00 12. Bonus Move Paco Lopez 15.20 $1 DD (4-9) $29.20; $1 E (9-10) $158.80; $0.10 S (9-10-12-11) $1,321.32; $0.50 T (9-10-12) $1,150.40. 9TH--1 1/16th Miles Dirt 4. Five G Manuel Franco 4.60/ 3.60/ 2.40 7. Anna's Promise Luis Saez 6.00/ 3.80 6. Cassiar Dylan Davis 4.20 $1 DD (9-4) $63.70; $1 E (4-7) $14.40; $0.10 S (4-7-6-5) $34.32; 0.50 T (4-7-6) $29.60. 10TH--7 1/2 Furlongs Turf 9. Spirited Boss Javier Castellano 26.40/ 12.80/ 8.20 1. Candy Quest Edwin Gonzalez 9.80/ 6.00 6. Civetta Irad Ortiz, Jr. 3.40 $1 DD (4-9) $49.20; $1 E (9-1) $118.70; S (9-1-6-10) $259.52; $0.50 T (9-1-6) $217.80. 11TH--7 Furlongs Dirt 3. Implementation Manuel Franco 10.80/ 4.40/ 3.00 8. Inveigled Paco Lopez 2.80/ 2.20 1. Howgreatisnate Javier Castellano 4.20 $1 DD (9-3) $71.60; $1 E (3-8) $14.40, $0.10 S (3-8-1-7) $36.74; $0.50 T (3-8-1) $33.25. 12TH--1 1/16th Miles Turf 1. Movin' On Up Edgard J. Zayas 8.20/ 4.40/ 3.00 11. Five Towns (GB) Jorge Ruiz 9.60/ 4.80 6. Breath Away (GB) Dylan Davis 3.40 $1 DD (3-1) $34.20; $1 E (1-11) $39.80, $0.10 S (1-11-6-10) $96.65; $0.50 T (1-11-6) $89.05. 13TH--1 Mile Turf 7. Seminole Chief Dylan Davis 9.40/ 4.80/ 3.60 4. Portofino Paco Lopez 11.20/ 6.60 6. Abrumar Edgard J. Zayas 4.80 $1 DD (1-7) $21.70; $1 E (7-4) $42.40; $0.10 S (7-4-6-9) $74.92; $0.50 T (7-4-6) $124.80. 14TH--1 1/18th Miles 9. Tappan Street Luis Saez 6.80/ 3.40/ 2.60 10. Sovereignty Manuel Franco 2.60/ 2.10 1. Neoequos Edgard J. Zayas 4.20 $1 DD (7-9) $14.90; $1 E (9-10) $7.20; $0.10 S (9-10-1-8) $12.96; $0.50 T (9-10-1) $19.60.
