District 47 - West TN - NorthernBENTON COUNTY, I-40:Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 westbound in Benton County between MM 133.0-MM 134.7 (LM 8.46) for routine bridge inspection.

CARROLL COUNTY, SR-22A: Bridge repair in Huntingdon over Brier Creek at LM 0.34 and over CSX Railroad atLM 3.10.

Restrictions: Monday, March 9, 2020: SR 22A will be reduced to one lane traffic with a traffic signal system.

DYER COUNTY, SR-20 (US-412): The resurfacing on SR 20 from US 51 (SR 3) to the Crockett County Line will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

HENRY COUNTY, SR-54: The grading, drainage, construction of bridges, retaining wall and paving on SR 54 from near Rison Street to near Smith Road. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35MPH.

Restrictions: Beginning on Monday, November 25, 2019: Bridge work on SR 54 at LM 12.02 (Bridge nearest Guthrie) will cause a 10 lane restriction. *Traffic has been shifted to Phase 3 of traffic control.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 2): Grading, drainage, construction of eight bridges on future I-69 from south of US 51 (SR 3) to south of US 45W (SR 5) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH through the US 51 (SR 3) portion of the project. The southbound traffic has been switched to the northbound side on SR 3 throughout the work zone, for phase 2 construction.

Restrictions: Wednesday, November 6, 2019: SR 3 will have traffic in the outside lanes in both directions. Inside lanes will be closed for construction. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with an 11 6 lane restriction.

OBION COUNTY, Future I-69 (Phase 3): Grading, drainage, construction of bridges and paving on future I-69 from west of SR 21 to US 51 (SR 3) will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Beginning on Monday, July 29, 2019: SR 21 North will from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road. The closure is expected for approximately 1 year to allow the construction of the overhead Bridge on the new portion of SR 21 along with the Road & Drainage of the I-69 mainline. Northbound traffic will detour from SR 21 East onto Clifford Rives Road, then North on Bethlehem Road, West onto Lindenwood Road before proceeding North on SR 21. Southbound traffic will be in reverse order. Detour routes are posted.

OBION COUNTY, SR-43 (US 45E): Repair of the bridges (right & left) on SR 43 over overflow will cause possible lane closures throughout the project.

Restrictions: Beginning on Friday, January 24, 2020: SR 43 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridges over overflow with a 12 lane restriction and a 5 6 shoulder restriction.

WEAKLEY COUNTY, SR-43 and SR-372 (45E Business) interchange (Region 4 Concrete Repair):

Wednesday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 25: There are no scheduled closures.

District 48 - West TN Middle/Southern

HAYWOOD COUNTY, SR-19 (Brownsville Bypass): The construction of an I-Beam bridge along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 19 (Brownsville Bypass) from east of SR 87 LM 11.12 to west of Windrow Rd. LM 14.73. One lane will remain. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Speed limit is reduced to 45 MPH within the project limits. Beginning February 17 Shaw Chapel Rd will be closed, and a detour put in place.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40: Saturday, March 21, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be a temporary lane closures on I-40 east and westbound in Madison County at MM 67.0-95.0 for pothole repair.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-186 (US 45 Bypass) and I-40: Interchange improvements on SR 186 (US 45) north and southbound from the I-40 ramps to Old Hickory Blvd for paving and construction of retaining walls. Widening of I-40 from just east of Exit 79 to just east of Exit 82.

Wednesday, March 18, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: Left lane closure on I-40 east bound MM 81.5-83.0 for removal of temporary barrier rail. Backup date Thursday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Friday, March 20, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, March 23, 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent left and right lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 81.5-83.0 for milling, paving, and barrier rail movement.

Saturday, March 21, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.: Intermittent left and right lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 81.5-83.0 for removal of barrier rail and installation along the shoulder.

Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

LOOK AHEAD:

Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Friday, March 27, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, March 23, 6:00 a.m.: Close and detour I-40 east bound onto ramps at exit 82 (Hwy 45/Highland Ave.) Close and detour Highland Ave. (Hwy 45) north and south bound from Ridgecrest Rd. to Vann Dr. for demolition activities at Bridge 4.

Friday, March 27, 8:00 p.m. through Monday, March 30, 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent left and right lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 81.5-83.0 for milling, paving, and barrier rail movement.

Saturday, March 28, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

Monday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will have intermittent left and right lane closures both north and southbound from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection for bridge construction activities.

MADISON COUNTY, SR-198: The construction of a concrete box bridge on SR 198 over Bear Creek (LM 8.65) along with grading, drainage, and paving will cause temporary lane closures.

Restrictions: Beginning April 29, 2019 there will be an 11 width restriction and a temporary signal will be put in place. Motorists should watch for crews and equipment in the roadways.

WEATHER PERMITTING

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures at various locations in Region IV in order to repair pavement on an as needed

District 49 - West TN Southwest

FAYETTE COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from M.M. 35.0 to the Haywood County Line

Friday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be outside lane closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound (MM 34.2) to allow for coring on the shoulder 1000 feet before Wilder Creek Bridge (LM 7.49.) If weather does not permit, closure will be moved to Monday, March 23 or Tuesday, March 24.

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-194: The repair of culverts will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project near Tall Forest Ln (MM 13.0) and Feathers Chapel Rd (MM 18.0.)

FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of culverts will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project near Douglas Dr (MM 4.0) and near Douglas Dr (MM 10.0.)

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Resurfacing on I-40 from the Hernando Desoto Bridge to near the Wolf River Bridge (Chelsea Avenue)

Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to remain open on I-40 east and westbound

(MM 1.10 to MM 4.95) to allow for punch list items and clean up. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Mississippi River Lighting Repair (Hernando Desoto Bridge)

Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: INTERMITTENT lane closures on I-40 east and westbound at MM 0.00 on the Hernando Desoto Bridge to allow for bridge lighting repairs. Weather Permitting

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: The grading, drainage, construction of concrete Bulb-Tee and I-beam bridges, signals and paving on SR 14 from east of Old Covington Pike to SR 385 will cause possible lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

Wednesday, March 25 through Friday, March 27, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closure on SR 14 in order to set beams across the Loosahatchie River.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Construction on SR 14 for a widening project from SR 385 to east of Kerrville Rosemark Rd. There will be possible temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: Bridge repair at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0)

Beginning Monday, March 2, 6:00 a.m. through Wednesday, April 22, 2020: There will be a full closure of SR 205 at Big Creek drainage ditch (MM 1.0) to replace the bridge. Detours will be provided.

TIPTON COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): Resurfacing on SR-3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street

Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on north and southbound SR 3 (US-51) from Winn Avenue to Hope Street (MM 15.0 MM 19.0) for curb ramp installation. Weather Permitting.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE: Thursday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be possible lane closures on all interstates and state routes in District 49 for routine maintenance activities on an as needed basis.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Guardrail/Concrete Barrier Rail Repair:

Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 15 (Shelby County), SR 175, SR 14 (Shelby and Tipton County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Shelby and Fayette Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail.

Wednesday, March 18 through Tuesday, March 24, 8:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.

I-40

Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)

I-55

Northbound EXIT 7 to Third Street

Northbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Metal Museum Dr

I-240

Westbound EXIT 15A to Poplar Ave eastbound

Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound

Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound

Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd

SR-14

Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd

THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

Thursday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Tipton County on SR 14, SR 59, SR 206, and SR 178; Fayette County on SR 86; and Shelby County on SR 204 and SR 388 to repair damaged guardrail. One lane will be CLOSED in each direction to repair damaged guardrail. If weather prohibits, the repairs will be performed on the next available day. Flagmen will be used where necessary. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD

Wednesday, March 25 through Tuesday, March 31, 8:00 p.m.6:00 a.m.: The following ramps will be closed to repair damaged guardrail.

I-40

Westbound EXIT 18 on ramp from SR 15 (US 64)

I-55

Northbound EXIT 7 to Third Street

Northbound EXIT 12 on ramp from Metal Museum Dr

I-240

Westbound EXIT 15A to Poplar Ave eastbound

Westbound EXIT 21 to Lamar Ave southbound

Westbound EXIT 25A to I-55 southbound

Eastbound EXIT 12B to Sam Cooper Blvd

SR-14

Northbound EXIT to Raleigh-Millington Rd

THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting. If weather does not permit, the closure will be on the next available night.

TDOT District 49 On-Call Drain Cleaning:

Thursday, March 19 and Sunday, March 22 through Thursday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be INTERMITTENT MOBILE closures with one lane to be closed on I-40 east and westbound (MM 0.0 to MM 27.0), I-55 north and southbound (MM 0.0 to12.0), and I-240 between Walnut Grove and Madison Ave (MM 0.0 to 18.0), SR 385 (MM 0.00 to 13.0) to allow for drain cleaning operations. Weather Permitting.

NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Memphis Cook Convention Center

Beginning Monday, October 7, 6:00 a.m. through Monday, March 30, 2020: The exit ramp from I-40 eastbound (EXIT 1 Front Street) will be CLOSED for upgrades to the Memphis Cook Convention Center. This closure will be a permanent closure for approx. 6 months. The ramp split to Riverside Dr. will remain open. Traffic will be controlled by signage and traffic barrels. Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through work zones.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at http://www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or for West Tennessee follow https://twitter.com/NicLawrenceTDOT.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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Jefferson Parish government and Cornerstone Chemical Co. could be close to settling a nearly year-old lawsuit over the Parish Council's decision to rescind a permit it initially granted for the company's planned hydrogen cyanide storage facility in Waggaman.

The council unanimously approved the plan in January 2018 without any public discussion. The plan flew under the radar at that time because, even though Cornerstone had been making cyanide at the plant since the 1950s, residents knew nothing about it.

But when residents got wind of what was in the works almost a year later, an uproar broke out, and the council reversed its decision. Cornerstone then sued.

Under the terms of the settlement, which still must be approved by the council, Cornerstone will abandon plans to build two new 26,000-gallon hydrogen cyanide storage tanks. Instead, the company will revise its site plan to include two new 4,500-gallon "process vessels."

The reduced size of those vessels keeps the plant under the 10,000-gallon storage threshold that requires approval by the council, according to a summary of the proposed settlement created by parish attorneys and distributed by Councilman Deano Bonano, whose district includes many residents who opposed the plan.

The company has also agreed to other safety measures, including the construction of a concrete retaining wall and systems to prevent overflow and vapor releases, the document says. The company will also keep a public alert system in place.

Cornerstone officials have said the plan approved in 2018 would not have added new cyanide production capacity to the plant, only replaced production that has been lost because of improvements to other processes. They also said Cornerstone sells all its hydrogen cyanide to an on-site tenant, which means it never leaves the facility.

But residents worried that the potential to store more than 50,000 gallons of hydrogen cyanide at the plant was dangerous. Hydrogen cyanide has a number of industrial uses, but it is highly toxic and can be quickly fatal to humans, according to information from the federal Centers for Disease Control.Those concerns were the focus of the public outcry over the company's plans in 2019.

After the council voted 6-1 to rescind the permit, Cornerstone sued. In the summary given to Bonano, attorneys warned the parish could be liable for millions of dollars.

"The potential damages would likely be substantial," the summary says, noting that the company earns about $40 million annually from hydrogen cyanide sales and that the plant is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Bonano was not on the council when the permission was granted nor when it was revoked, and he said he hasn't decided yet whether he will vote to approve the settlement.

At least one council member, Dominick Impastato, said he thought the settlement was a positive. Impastato was the lone member to vote against revoking the permit in 2019, warning the decision could open the parish up to significant lawsuit losses.

The settlement plan, he said, satisfies his two objectives: It makes the plant safer and it removes the specter of a significant judgment against the parish.

However, Lisa Karlin, who lives in River Ridge and has been at the forefront of much of the environmental activism that has swept Harahan and River Ridge in recent months, said she still had questions. She sent a list of them to Bonano after reading the document he distributed to interested residents.

"We want to be assured that public safety will be the parish's priority in considering the settlement terms proposed by Cornerstone," Karlin said. Among her questions were what guarantees the parish would get that the terms of the settlement would be enforced and whether the issue will be given a full public vetting.

The item is currently scheduled to come up before the councilApril 1, but that could change as the coronavirus situation continues to force changes to government plans.

Editor's note: this story was changed on March 22 to correct a statement that Cornerstone is in District 2. It is in District 3.

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Arnsberg is a small German city located northeast of the Cologne metropolitan region. The city is centered on the Ruhr and is surrounded by protected forested land, and largely survived the damage inflicted on other German cities during World War 2. Arising from this historical context is the Sauerland Museum expansion, one of the citys most significant projects in years, constructed of self-supporting travertine cladding and designed by Bez + Kock Architekten.

The project is an extension of the preexisting Sauerland Museum, which is housed in the Landsberger Hof, a former palace constructed in 1605. Typical for the era and regional vernacular, the palace is composed of lime-washed masonry arranged according to classical symmetry and topped with a steeply pitched gable.

The extension is located at the base of a slope and connects to the original museum via a bridge. (Bez + Kock Arkitekten)

Bez + Kocks extension is located at the bottom of a steeply pitched slope leading up to the palacea challenging location in terms of urban planning and construction. The original concept of the extension called for constructing over the contours of the site, but was ultimately adapted at the request of the client into its finalized form of stepped massing which rises approximately 50 feet into a slender bridge linking the two structures. The facade is sheer and, due to the narrow mortar joints and select window openings, appears monolithic. Window openings, bar that on axis with the connect bridge, are canted from the rectilinear form to diffuse sunlight from the interior curatorial spaces.

For the original concept of the museum, the design team intended to use locally sourced Grauwacke sandstone, which is known for its dark heterogeneous coloringa color palette that would have seamlessly blended with the adjacent retaining wall. However, this dark cast was found unsuitable for the standalone stature of the reoriented extension. In response, Bez + Kock opted for Gauinger travertine produced in the Swabian Alps.

While the projects massing is distinctly contemporary and its facade is stripped of ornament, the masonry components are in part traditional in that they are self-supporting. The pattern was developed in accordance with the technical requirements of all windows, doors and technical elements in the facade, and the lengths of the individual stones are random, which was a cost-saving decision, said the design team. To enhance the horizontality of the surfaces and tie together the individual elements, we specified that the vertical joints would be flush, while the horizontal joints are mortared.

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The upset and dread these days concerning COVID-19 cannot be denied. Joe and I wish all readers and their families good health in the coming days and weeks.

With the topsy-turvy changes to everyday life happening around us now in 2020 caused by illness, I got to thinking about how people in the past coped with such things. It wasnt easy for them, that I knew. I have walked through the North Hibbing cemetery and observed the many, many gravestones with 1918 engraved as the date of death. Sometimes, the birth AND death dates are both 1918. The flu epidemic that year was vicious. One can only imagine the grief that ran through so many Hibbing homes in those days.

Sometimes it helps to know that people before us were brave and resilient, even in very difficult times people who lived right here in Hibbing.

The following is taken from an essay written by Harriet Bunker for the Hibbing Historical Society. She worked at the Tribune for many years. Her essay was published in the Hibbing Daily Tribune a couple of times, including on August 6, 1976, as part of the American Bicentennial Special Edition.

I was married September 9, 1909. And came to Hibbing three days later. I thought I would only be here two or three years and have now been here 64. I retired from the Tribune in June 72.

When I first came to Hibbing there were 64 saloons and the town was a mile long and five blocks wide, so I have seen Hibbing change and grow. All of the mines had locations, among them Mahoning, which was the show place and visitors were usually taken out there.

There was an epidemic here in 1910. A traveling man at the Hibbing Hotel was the first one taken sick and I was the second. Doctors didnt know what it was, but finally after 12 babies died in one square block, McKinley and Garfield, they decided it was the water. They were moving houses on North Street, the last street in Hibbing, beyond Finn Location as ore was under it. Workmen were tearing down outside toilets and slushing around in it with high rubber boots and this was all draining into our drinking water.

I dont drink coffee or tea, just water, so I was very ill. The doctor didnt think I would live, so they sent for my mother. I couldnt even lift my little finger. All I could keep down was champagne. After two bottles of that I asked if I couldnt have something else, so my husband John bought imported ginger ale by the case.

This was in May of 1910. I ate only malted milk and cottage cheese for three months. It took me all that winter to get back to normal.

Speaking of illness, the terrible flu hit us very hard in 1918 and 1919. The Washington School was turned into a hospital and as nurses were scarce and overworked, teachers were drafted as nurses. Several of them caught the flu and died.

Many pregnant women were victims also. Dr. Weirick was quite concerned when he found out I was six months pregnant, but between the doctor and Mrs. Crandell, they got me well again. Poor Mrs. Crandell, a practical nurse, was about dead on her feet. Dr. Weirick had promised not to call her for a few days, but he did. He told her that she had to go at once to the Bunkers house as we were all sick in bed. Joan was not quite a year old. He also told her to put one of Johns nightshirts on me, as all I had left were seven veils. Thanks to the doctor and Mrs. Crandell, they pulled us all through.

(Doctor Dana C. Rood was Hibbings first doctor, coming to town in1893. Doctor H.R. Weirick joined Dr. Rood in 1898. The two were highly respected. Hibbings first hospital, built by the Oliver Mining Company, was located in North Hibbing at the corner of Center Street and First Avenue. It was named the Rood Hospital.)

When Carol was born in April at home, Mrs. Mosley was to take care of me, but Dr. Weirick said I didnt need such a good nurse and he needed her for other patients more than I needed her. The flu was still very bad.

(Hattie Mosley was an excellent nurse. She was African-American. Many accounts of life in Hibbing in these years refer to her outstanding dedication to her patients.)

Over that summer and into September, John built a house in what was then Alice. We lived in it for 56 years. Later, Alice was called South Hibbing and then just Hibbing. People said that we were crazy to build way out there the town would never grow that way.

Our house was built on Hibbing Avenue, now 2nd Avenue West, and John had workmen with horses digging out the dirt to put in a fireplace as he knew I wanted one. But, with everyone telling him that the town of Alice would never amount to anything, he called off the diggers and I never did get my fireplace.

There was a spring called See-L-See Spring with very good water five miles from Hibbing. A man took it over and bottled the water, selling it for 25 cents a gallon. Otherwise, Hibbing water had to be boiled until the new water system was installed.

Many people who lived in Hibbing in those years were from Europe. When one of these foreigners died, the family would often hire the city band and most of those attending the funeral marched to the cemetery behind the band playing the funeral march. But on the way back they would play other songs, including every time,Therell Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.

In those early days we could sit on our front porch and watch the little dinkys fall down the dumps. The dinkys were very small railroad engines which pulled the overburden to the dumps. The dinkys would often go over the edge. Many times the engineer would be killed.

We liked to go by where the new high school was being built and see the progress there.

Where Greenhaven is now we used to pick wild raspberries, chokecherries, and pin cherries. Then, the Oliver used it for a pasture.

The mayor of Alice was Andy Nelson who built a large house on 1st Avenue and 29th Street. (This large house is still there today. It has a concrete retaining wall around the yard.) Andy had a 40 acre farm and when people came to visit us in a horse and buggy they would tie it up to Andys fence. The 40 acres was eventually divided into lots.

The Alice School was very soon much too small, so four more rooms were added. Many buildings were being built on Howard Street after 1919 and one of those was the Merchants and Miners Bank. Since it wasnt finished, partitions were put up of the way inside and several grades were held there until the Alice School addition was finished.

Howard Street itself had to be filled in once all the pipes were laid deep in the ground. In the meantime, there was just a plank across to the school. The teacher wrote me a note asking me to put Chandler, who was in the 4th grade, in overalls as the older boys were in the habit of pushing the younger boys off the plank into the mud.

Do kids really change from one era to another? Would the same thing happen today? Of course it would! Also, the phrase to build way out there is still used today to describe places like where Joe & I live in the River Creek subdivision!

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The following items are taken from the Hibbing Daily Tribune or the Mesabi Ore, which are on microfilm at the Hibbing Public Library and/or Iron Range Resource Center at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm.

1919

June 6, 1919

Weather permitting, there will be an outdoor Victory Sing at Missabe Park tomorrow evening at 7:30. The big chorus of high school students will lead the singing and will be accompanied by Di Marcos orchestra. The young people have been especially trained and it is a privilege and an inspiration to hear them sing. Patriotic and old-time songs will be sung. A feature will be the national songs of the Allies. Copies of all the songs to be sung will be distributed to the audience so that everyone will be able to take part.

1923

October 23, 1923

Hibbing police are warning residents that automobile thieves are coming back to life again, stealing articles from cars. Parked in front of residences and store buildings, the cars are entered by thieves on the lookout for anything of value. Thieves stole a mackinaw belonging to Ralph Nelson from his car on Saturday.

1953

June 1, 1953

Scandinavian Fraternity meets Tuesday, 8:00 p.m., at the Odd Fellows Hall.

1969

July 21, 1969

Goldfines of Chisholm is proud to sell a 3-room furniture set consisting of a 2-piece living room set in nylon cover and choice of colors, 4-piece bedroom set, and a 5-piece bronzetone dinette set all for $328. Free lay-by until wanted.

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Epidemics in Hibbing's Past | Years Of Yore - Hibbing Daily Tribune

ROUTE 29 / GAINESVILLE

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS

I-66 West near Bull Run

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic for blasting operations.

I-66 East between Bull Run Rest Area and Cub Run

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Three right lanes will be closed for crews to install bridge beams over Cub Run.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

I-66 East and West between Route 29 (Lee Highway) Centreville and Stringfellow Road

Route 28 North and South between Route 29 (Lee Highway) and Braddock Road

Braddock Road at Route 28

Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic on I-66 East and West, Route 28 North and South, and on Braddock Road near Route 28 for blasting operations.

I-66 East from Compton Road to Route 28

Ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North

Sunday, March 22, and Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Three lanes of eastbound I-66 lanes will be closed for overhead bridge work. The ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North will also be closed between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. (5:00 a.m. Saturday morning). Traffic will be detoured farther east to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) North, stay to the right for I-66 West, then follow signs to Route 28 North.

I-66 East between Bull Run Rest Area and Cub Run

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27: 9:00 p.m.to 9:00 a.m.

Three right lanes will be closed for crews to install bridge beams over Cub Run.

I-66 East at Route 29 (Lee Highway) Centreville

Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27: 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The right lane will be closed for bridge work.

Route 28 South between Westfields Boulevard and E.C. Lawrence Park athletic fields

Tuesday, March 24: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Two left lanes will be closed for overhead bridge work.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY) / FAIR LAKES

Stringfellow Road between Fair Lakes Boulevard and Village Square Drive

Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27: 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, March 27, from 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 30

The right lane of southbound Stringfellow Road will be closed for underground utility relocation. The lane will be reopened weekdays between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m. to accommodate the evening rush.

Route 286 North and South from Route 29 (Lee Highway) to Fair Lakes Parkway

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27: 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Two lanes will be closed for overhead demolition of I-66 bridges over Route 286. Drivers should expect occasional 20-minute stoppages.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX

I-66 West from Blake Lane to Jermantown Road

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed for center bridge pier work. Drivers should expect slowdowns and periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.

I-66 East from Route 50 to Jermantown Road

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Two left lanes will be closed for center bridge pier work at Jermantown Road.

I-66 East from Route 608 (West Ox Road) to Route 50

Monday, March 23: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Two left lanes will be closed for crane mobilization.

I-66 West from Route 50 to Monument Drive

Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

The right lane will be closed for barrier wall demolition.

ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON CITY OF FAIRFAX

I-66 West from Blake Lane to Jermantown Road

Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed for center bridge pier work at Jermantown Road. Drivers should expect slowdowns and periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.

I-66 East and West at Jermantown Road

Monday, March 23, through Sunday, March 29: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The HOV lane will be closed for pile driving for new center bridge pier.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA

Ramp from Route 243 (Nutley Street) South to I-66 East

Sunday, March 22, through Thursday, March 26: 10:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

The ramp from southbound Nutley Street to eastbound I-66 will be closed. Drivers will be detoured farther south, make a U-turn at Route 29, then stay to the right and follow signs to I-66 East.

Ramp from I-66 East to Route 243 (Nutley Street) North

Sunday, March 22, through Thursday, March 26: 10:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

The ramp from eastbound I-66 to northbound Nutley Street will be closed. Traffic will be directed to southbound Nutley Street, then make a U-turn at Route 29.

I-66 East from Blake Lane to Nutley Street

Sunday, March 22, through Thursday, March 26: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Two right lanes will be closed for barrier wall demolition. The eastbound collector-distributor lane will also be narrowed.

Cedar Lane from Hilltop Drive to Cottage Street

Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Flagging operation alternating two-way traffic in a single lane for underground water line relocation.

I-66 East and West at Nutley Street

Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27: 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The right lane will be closed on eastbound and westbound I-66 near Nutley Street for barrier wall demolition and paving. The collector-distributor lanes in both directions will also be narrowed.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) / DUNN LORING

Ramp from I-66 East to 495 Express Lanes South

Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26: 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

The ramp from eastbound I-66 to the southbound 495 Express Lanes will be closed. Traffic will be directed to the I-495 South general-purpose lanes.

I-495 South from Route 7 to I-66

Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24: 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Two left lanes will be closed for bridge work.

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HOT SPRINGS -- A top-heavy eight-horse field in the $90,000 Gazebo Stakes for 3-year-old horses today at Oaklawn is an extreme long shot to take many minds off the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Gazebo purse itself is an example of ongoing changes at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, led last week by the closure of racing-ground doors to fans and the facility's casino. As a byproduct of casino profit lost, limited on-track betting, and non-existent restaurant and concession sales, the track has reduced race purses as of today.

The Gazebo purse has been reduced from $125,000. Purses for maiden special-weight races have been cut from $87,000 to $60,000. Whereas an allowance-optional $62,500 claiming race paid a purse of $94,000 Friday, today the same will pay $64,000.

"We have to do that," Oaklawn President Louis Cella said. "It's not sustainable at the high-purse level when everything is shut down. It's not sustainable, so we have to have cuts. Quite honestly, I hate the phrase, it's an awful phrase, 'feel your pain', but we're all feeling the pain together. We're working with the horsemen, and they've been great. They understand it. We're working with them together. We're family, and we're going to get through this together."

"If anyone is going to complain that we're running, and the purses are cut, they need to have their head examined," trainer Robertino Diodoro said.

Gazebo morning-line second-choice Long Weekend trainer Tom Amoss is self-quarantined in southern Louisiana because of contact he had last Saturday with New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton, who was diagnosed with coronavirus Thursday. Trainer Jeremiah Englehart hosted Payton and is self-quarantined in Hot Springs.

Nevertheless, the races go on, at least for now, and Amoss has high hopes for Long Weekend, by Majestic Perfection, who won an optional-claiming 6-furlong race in 1:09.58 at Sam Houston Race Park in Houston on Feb. 19 in his last start.

"That race at Sam Houston was basically our prep for the Gazebo," Amoss said.

Amoss took on Long Weekend before his first race, a 5-furlong maiden special-weight, won in 58.48 at Churchill Downs on June 23. He said he immediately knew he had a sprinter in his barn.

"He's a very good sprinter," Amoss said.

In Lost Weekend's second of three career starts, six months before his win at Sam Houston, he finished sixth of seven in the Grade II 61/2-furlong Saratoga Special at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on Aug. 10.

"We probably got in a little hurry with him to try such a big race as the one we did at Saratoga," Amoss said. "It set us back. In an effort to do right by the horse, we gave him some time off, and he's rewarded us."

Oaklawn's Gazebo is next up for Lost Weekend.

"I think he has every chance to be a top sprinter, and not just regionally, but on a national scale," Amoss said. "I'm hoping we can take our next step forward ... in the Gazebo."

Muddy Waters Stables' and Ingrid Mason's Lykan enters off a 6-furlong optional-claiming win, at 20-1, in 1:10.07 at Oaklawn on Feb. 23.

Lykan, trained by Mason, has a career record of 2-0-4. Both wins were ridden by Tyler Baze

Baze said he felt as if the Congrat's colt has just started to figure out what it takes to run fast.

"He's just been like a big baby, but he's working lights out and I think he's ready to go," Baze said. "Since he's been here at Oaklawn, after that last race, he's really feeling his oats. I know we'll probably be 10-1 or something, but I think the light bulb has kind of went on for him."

Baze said he knows the Gazebo is weighted with talent, perhaps led by 5-2 morning-line favorite Little Menace, a son of Into Mischief, owned by Phoenix Thoroughbred III, and conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen.

He also mentioned Hugh Robertson's Beau Oxy and Jack Dickerson's and Zack Ames' Marvin, both trained by Mac Robertson.

Baze said Lykan seems ready for the challenge.

"There are several good ones in there, but I like our chances," he said.

Rick Lee's Gazebo Stakes picks

9 The Gazebo. Purse $90,000, 6 furlongs, 3-year-olds

LONG WEEKEND*** defeated allowance rivals at Houston by nearly 7-widening lengths, and he has a series of strong works at Fair Grounds. The one to catch. BEAU OXY proved best of two winning an allowance race at Fair Grounds, while eased up late, and he drew a favorable post. LITTLE MENACE followed a decisive maiden win at Churchill with a determined allowance win over this track, and the steadily improving colt has enough speed to be in a good spot turning into the stretch.

PP HORSE JOCKEY TRAINER ODDS

4 Long Weekend Talamo Amoss 3-1

8 Beau Oxy Vazquez Robertson 7-2

5 Little Menace Cohen Asmussen 5-2

3 Lykan Baze Mason 8-1

6 Marvin Canchari Robertson 4-1

7 Fly to the Bank WDe La Cruz Helzer 10-1

1 No Shirt No Shoes Birzer Anderson 15-1

2 Nucky FDe La Cruz Miller 15-1

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Chrissy Teigen'snever-endingfeud with the Trump family is still persisting, even in the middle of a pandemic, which is forcing many into self-isolation.

Although the president has started to change his tone and offer a more robust response to the outbreak, Teigen has taken a shot at Melania Trump, whose silence on the pandemic has been very noticeable.

Even though the first lady has tweeted several times about the coronavirus and the precautions people should be taking, at the start of the month, she was sharing her plans for the construction of a tennis gazebo at the White House while new cases spread quickly across the world (including the US). And anyway, her husband claims he "always knew" it was a pandemic, so surely he told her?

Melania also mentioned in that tweet 'Be Best' an initiative set up by Melaniawhich concentrates onwell-being, online safety, and opioid abuse.

Given that basically everyone is in need, help or some reassurance right now, and we've already seen plenty of acts of goodwill, Melania hasn't really said much about spreading positive vibes.

This is what Teigen has taken exception too, when she branded Melania 'wife-bot' and slammed her 'tennis gazebo.'

She then went on to criticise Trump, calling him a "f**king loser wimp" and Melania for seemingly always wearing a cape.

Teigen'stweets, which often attract a lot of attention, even at the best of times, divided many, some of whom thought it was an justified criticism of Melania while some thought that this wasn't the right time to be criticising anyone.

Trump has begun to encourage US citizens to practice social distancing and avoid public gatherings after cases in America move above 6000, with a reported 108 people dying from the disease.

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Angela Vinet, Special to USA Today Network Published 9:00 a.m. CT March 15, 2020

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Perfectly situated on a bend in the bayou, 1978 Woodlake Drive has sweeping water views and massive lake frontage that will have homeowners living in a peaceful retreat every day of the year.

Located in North Louisianas fastest growing city, Benton, this home has1.6 acres to stroll in wooded Woodlake North Subdivision. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets reflected in the pristine waters of Black Bayou from the comfort of any outdoor living space in the backyard. These spaces have been designed to enjoy outdoor living - from the expansive, covered back deck to the steps leading towardthe inground swimming pool deck and gazebo where homeowners will find plenty of outdoor spaces to entertain.

Enjoy sweeping water views and massive lake frontage in the peaceful retreat of 1978 Woodlake Drive.(Photo: Courtesy)

Newly re-plastered, the freshwater pool is ready to make a splash this summer while the two-stall boathouse can easily hold water craft in the electric lifts.

The homes formal and informal spaces boast lovelywater views, and with a recently remodeled kitchen, dining in will be a treat for any occasion to watch the sun rise or set.

The more fashion inclined will be able to choose from any of the three walk-in closets for dressing in the master suite. During severe weather, homeowners can also rest well knowing that one of the closets is a reinforced storm shelter.

The covered back deck has steps that lead to the inground swimming pool, deck and gazebo.(Photo: Courtesy)

With two heated and cooled office spaces within the 24 ft. deep two-car garage, generational living could be an option if looking to add to the home.

Eco-friendly solar panels and a lake-fed sprinkler system allow homeowners to use their resources efficiently. Friendly and inviting, the neighborhood offers a boat launch for all to enjoy.

For more information or a private tour of this Black Bayou dream, call Misty Bording at 517-4788.

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When you cant stand being stuck inside a moment longer, turn to a refreshed outdoor space to provide a breath of fresh air.

Does increased working from home and social distancing have you feeling a little stir-crazy? When your couch, home office and kitchen table become places you dread, theres one refuge to turn to: Your outdoor space.

As temperatures rise and the sun peeks out more and more, its a great time to spruce up your yard, patio or deck, and take in a big breath of fresh air when youre feeling oh-so stressed out. Here are some ideas from small to large for making your outdoor area your happy place.

Add an instant dose of color to any size space with early blooming flowers. Bright bulbs make a huge difference on our gray spring days, says Mark S. Garff, principal at SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture.As the bulbs go dormant, you can add more spring annuals and perennials in the same containers.

If you missed last falls planting window for spring blooms, try buying potted daffodils and tulips, which generally last as long as those planted in the ground. Once the blooms fade, plant the bulbs outdoors for happy color next year.

Garff also has recommendations for native plants that are great for small spaces: sword fern (for shady spots), creeping Oregon grape (partial shade), western iris (full sun) and tiger lilies (full sun).

For larger spaces, Garff suggests the Northwest natives of red-flowering currant,oceanspray, vine maple, evergreen huckleberry and the Pacific madrone tree, all of which thrive in partial to full sun.

If youre looking to incorporate large containers, Garff says theres a formula to follow:You need a thriller something tall, flowering or striking in texture; a spiller a groundcover or annual that will trail over the side of the container; and some filler something in the middle with contrasting texture to the other plants.

Buying plants is also a great way to support local businesses. Garffs go-to nurseries are Swansons, in Crown Hill, and Sky Nursery, in Shoreline. They both have friendly and knowledgeable staff, Garff says, along with a wide variety of plant options and striking premade container arrangements. Of course, if you visit any store, be sure to practice social distancing and check operating hours online before you go.

When restrictions ease and youre in the Portland area, Garff recommends Cistus Nursery on Sauvie Island (it also has mail order). Its a small nursery, but so worth a visit, he says.Make sure, when you visit, you tell them where you live. Its just a bit warmer in Portland, and that might make the difference for some of the plants.

Its OK if youre not up for a lot of hardscaping; creating an outdoor sanctuary can be as simple as a trip to the nearby hardware store (or its website if youd rather not visit in person). There youll find easy-to-install hammocks, hanging chairs and rope swings for lazing on crisp, sunny days.

You can also create a simple bistro setup, out on the grass or under the shade of a tree, with a pair of outdoor chairs and round table (Fermobs colorful French-inspired pieces are a popular, durable choice). Come sunset, add lanterns or candles to the tabletop for happy hour at home.

To transform the atmosphere further, hang twinkle lights (be sure they are made for outdoor use) and accessorize with stylish outdoor throw pillows and rugs to add warmth and coziness on cool evenings.

If youre feeling ambitious, pick up some pavers to make a stepping path or DIY patio. Garff cautions that working with pavers is more labor intensive than it seems, and it may be best to hire professionals. Instead, if youre up for a challenge and looking for a quick way to create a usable outdoor living space, Garff recommends crushed rock.

You can get crushed rock from Pacific Topsoils, the Dirt Exchange and other suppliers. It comes in different sizes, so be sure to look at the rock before you buy it, says Garff, who notes the material makes for a clean surface with a pleasing crunch. Once the crushed rock is down, you can always add more-expensive pavers on top of it later.

Be sure you wont disrupt any buried cables or lines before you start your project and that you have a clear plan for your pattern. Garff suggests looking for free materials from sites such as Freecycle, Buy Nothing, Next Door or Craigslist. Since youll want level ground to work on, consider renting a plate compactor from the hardware store to help keep everything even.

An outdoor renovation can completely alter how you experience your backyard, and there are countless options when it comes to outdoor structures. These projects, however, are best left to the experts.

Decks, platforms, gazebos and structures should be designed by a professional, says Garff.Imagine having a party on your deck you want it to be designed to safely handle the weight of the people.

Garff points out that, depending on where you live and your propertys configuration, its also wise to consult a professional landscape architect to help you navigate any permits you may need.

Transforming and expanding a deck, constructing an outdoor dining platform, putting in a patio and outdoor fireplace, or incorporating a gazebo are just some of the many ways you can take your outdoor living space to the next level.

When it comes time to hire a professional, make sure you click, as youll be working closely on design and material decisions and budgeting. Youll want to hire a designer or contractor who has worked on similarly sized projects before, and in the same city, so that theyre familiarwith local codes and regulations, says Garff.If its a complex or large project, or if you need permits, youll want to see that type of work in their portfolio.

Its also important to do your homework before starting a project. To keep everyone on the same page and ensure clear communication, be sure you have a plan and budget in mind before any earth is cracked.

Sustainability is becoming a more important factor when it comes to designing outdoor structures. As such, Garff has stopped recommending the Brazilian hardwood ipe. Essentially, the ipe trade is destroying the rainforest and it will never be replaced, says Garff, who recommends renewable alternatives such as black locust wood and fused bamboo.

Composite lumbers are also a choice Garff favors for decks since they are eco-friendly and made partially or entirely of recycled materials. Composite lumber outlasts wood by 1030 years and doesnt need to have the finish renewed like natural woods, says Garff. Yet another reason to build sustainably and ensure your beautiful new outdoor living space endures.

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Outdoor renovation by Vision Scapes, Backyards are becoming glamorous, multi-purpose three-season outdoor living spaces, with outdoor kitchens and covered decks. Photo supplied by Vision ScapesJamen Rhodes photo / jpg

Spring has finally arrived and its time to think about the warmer months ahead and how to best enjoy them in your own backyard.

Canadian winters can be cold, long and dark, so when summer arrives we want to do all we can to maximize our time spent outdoors, says Meaghan Wilkinson, director of marketing for Hisense Canada. A backyard oasis is a place to relax quietly, or gather with family and friends for food, drink and conversation. The more we replicate outside what we have in our homes, the more quality time we can spend outdoors.

Wilkinson says its the little things that add to the whole.

Comfy seating is a must, and if placed under a gazebo, you can enjoy it in almost any weather. Such a structure also enables you to safely install a television outdoors, mounted on the wall and protected from the elements, she says. Hisenses Quantum Dot technology features a higher contrast range that makes good viewing whether you are watching in the middle of the afternoon or after the sun goes down.

Take the kitchen outside as well, says Wilkinson.

People gravitate towards the kitchen, and its not much different outside, she says. The grill is where the magic happens, and where people gather to swap stories and share some laughs. A must in any outdoor kitchen is a fridge incorporated into the design, not only to keep food chilled and safe, but also to ensure cold drinks are close at hand.

For more information, go to http://www.hisense-canada.com

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