PUBLISHED: 19:00 24 November 2020

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Plans for an innovative solution to protect beach huts from coastal erosion in Felixstowe have been given the green light for a trial of up to a year.

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East Suffolk Councils planning south committee unanimously approved a trial for two bays outside the Spa Pavilion to be configured as beach hut platforms.

One bay will be build up with sand to create an ordinary platform at the height the beach huts are usually placed, and act as a benchmark for how sand and shingle normally moves with the tides and weather.

A second bay adjacent to it will be constructed with an experimental design featuring a concrete retaining wall of interlocking concrete blocks propping up a levelled-off sandbank between the wall and the promenade.

MORE: Radical engineering solution sought for Felixstowe beach hutsIt is hoped that it will provide a solution in which 55 beach huts can return to their beach position, having been standing on the promenade for two years after erosion of the sand forced the council to take action.

The trial will be in place for no more than a year, and if successful will then be followed up with a further planning application for the rest of the huts to adopt the same solution with an eye to returning in the 2022 season.

Felixstowe councillor Stuart Bird said: It seems like an eminently sensible trial.

The beach huts in Felixstowe are an important part of the tourist offering and also provide valuable income for the council, so its important to secure their long term future.

Fellow Felixstowe councillor Mike Deacon said it was a very welcome plan.

The council has previously stressed that the current line of beach huts on the promenade is not a long term solution.

According to East Suffolk Council, the solution being trialled is not one that has been used at other beaches before.

The interlocking concrete blocks can be reused and stored, and are tailor-made for the purpose of the trial.

Planning officer Rachel Lambert said: Opportunities to retain the siting of beach huts within this location with access to the beach and enhancing the use of the promenade is in line with the overall strategy for Felixstowe.

The proposal plays a part in alleviating coastal erosion and will continue to be carefully overseen through the partnership with the coastal management team.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. New York businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 24, 2020, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Jovita Carranza announced Wednesday.

Administrator Carranza made the loans available in response to a letter from Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Nov. 4, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA.

The declaration covers Washington County and the adjacent counties of Essex, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Warren in New York; and the counties of Addison, Bennington and Rutland in Vermont.

The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of New York with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners, and renters with federal disaster loans, Carranza remarked.

Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA," Carranza noted.

In accordance with health precautions for COVID-19, the SBA will not establish a field presence to assist survivors. Yet, the SBA will continue to provide customer service and conduct outreach virtually with webinars, Skype calls, phone assistance and step-by-step application assistance.

The SBA has opened a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help survivors apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via the SBAs secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

Virtual customer support representatives are available to help applicants complete the online application during these hours:

Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center (VDLOC)

Open: Daily

Hours: 8 a.m. 8 p.m. ET

Email: FOCE-Help@sba.gov

Phone: (800) 659-2955

These services are only available for the New York disaster declaration #16772 as a result of severe storms and flooding on Aug. 24, 2020, and not for COVID-19 related assistance.

Survivors should contact the SBAs Disaster Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 for assistance in completing their loan applications. Requests for SBA disaster loan program information may be obtained by emailing FOCE-Help@sba.gov.

The SBA will conduct extensive outreach to ensure that those affected by the disaster have an opportunity to apply for assistance.

Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets, SBAs Syracuse District Director Bernard Paprocki explained.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.

Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, Michael Lampton, acting center director of SBAs Field Operations Center East in Atlanta said.

Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster.

Interest rates are as low as 3% for businesses, 2.75% for nonprofit organizations, and 1.188% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amount and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicants financial condition.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBAs secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov and should apply under SBA declaration #16772, not for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBAs Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan application forms can be downloaded from sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Jan. 5, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Aug. 6, 2021.

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GALLIPOLIS Gallipolis City Commission met this week, discussing improvements at the municipal pool, the bird issue and road repairs.

Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Tuesday. In attendance were Commissioners Cody Caldwell, Tony Gallagher, Mike Fulks, Mike Brown, Beau Sang, City Manager Led Lozier, City Clerk Annette Landers and City Solicitor Brynn Noe.

Lozier reported the remaining balance of money from the Ohio Department of Nature Resources (ODNR) NatureWorks Grant used at the Gallipolis Public Use Area and City Park has been moved to Haskins Park and Pool through a capital bill passed this summer.

The grant award was for $52,144 which was re-appropriated to the city with ODNR taking a two percent administrative fee, leaving the balance at approximately $52,100.

The money will be used for improvements at the pool such as purchasing sand filters, pumps, possible roof repair, door replacement and mitigating the bird issue at the pool. The grant money may not pay for all the improvements, with a final total on those improvements still being calculated. Lozier plans on returning the grant packet to ODNR before the end of the year so the city can begin work before the upcoming swim season in 2021.

As for the bird issue, Lozier said the city has been in touch with ODNR and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding dealing with the buzzards which congregate near the Haskins Park area and municipal pool. Lozier said he recently counted at least 110 of the birds who arent just roosting but cause destruction.

The birds are protected and require consultation with ODNR and USDA in regards to mitigation strategies. Sang brought up resident complaints he had received concerning the birds at a previous commissioner meeting.

Commissioners passed a motion for Lozier to proceed in mitigating the bird issue due to health/safety/nuisance issues at the community pool area. Lozier plans to update commissioners at the next meeting on any guidance from ODNR and USDA.

Lozier also reported on the road repair work along Ohio 588, saying a retaining wall was in place, along with backfill, and a new road culvert was installed Tuesday. Paving is planned for this Friday, weather permitting, with road striping next week. The road is scheduled to be opened on Dec. 1.

The top side or upper part of the 588 project is complete with the road paved, drainage ditches in place, etc. The completion deadline of Nov. 14 was reached, which was significant in regards to funding. By hitting that deadline, the repair work for the project was paid for through a federal grant the city received.

Lozier also reported work is ongoing on Chillicothe Road, which has included repair of a road slip. The road is not yet ready for travel. A new road culvert was to be delivered Wednesday and placed this week. A section of sewer line is also being replaced this week among other repairs. No completion date has been announced, yet.

Paving and striping in town is nearly complete, Lozier added. Also, four speed bumps have been placed in the Public Use Area near City Park.

Lozier told commissioners decorating was continuing at City Park by the volunteers with Gallipolis In Lights. He said he didnt know the time regarding when the lights would go on but stated it should be soon. Lozier reminded the group was not advertising when the lights will be turned on. The group will provide a video of the park lighting for the public to view at home because the in-person park lighting was canceled this year due to concerns over a large crowd and COVID-19.

Fulks stated hes hearing multiple complaints regarding some city streets, mentioning the state of Vine Street as well as Second Avenue. Fulks suggested a meeting with representatives from both Columbia Gas and R&R Pipeline with Brown agreeing. Brown added he would like to see company executives at the meeting. Lozier said hed coordinate the requested meeting.

In other business, the following ordinances were passed:

Approved employee health insurance coverage, which saw a 2.21 percent increase in major medical and drug coverage, though there was no increase in dental coverage. Landers said this 2.21 increase was the smallest increase the city has seen in years. This was a second reading of the ordinance.

Approved a one-time bonus for volunteer firefighters of $100. This bonus is for firefighters who are not city employees already receiving a bonus. A list of 25 firefighters will receive the bonus.

Approved a one-time bonus/clothing allowance for city employees based upon full time and part time employment with full-time employees receiving $300 and part-time employees receiving $100.

Approved letter of agreement with Dr. Jeanne Ingles, FNP-BC for health care services for city employees and elected/appointed officials.

Approved pursuing the state capital award for the city pool improvement project.

Approved an agreement with the state auditors office for a compilation report at a cost of $7,700.

Accepted an annual community reinvestment check from Volunteer Energy, which the city partners with regarding its gas aggregation program, for $3,675.

Commission meetings are scheduled for 6 p.m., Dec. 1 and Dec. 8.

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Gallipolis City Commission is looking into mitigating the buzzard issue in the Haskins Park area, expressing concerns the protected birds are destructive to city property as well as a nuisance, posing health and safety issues. (Courtesy)

Buzzards congregate in the Haskins Park area of Gallipolis and the municipal pool. (Courtesy)

Beth Sergent is editor of Ohio Valley Publishing.

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Lets talk about the true meaning of Karens, shall we? Once just a name, Karen has since become a slang term. When people refer to a Karen and not just someone named Karen, they are talking about someone, usually a white middle-aged woman, who is perceived as entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is really appropriate or needed for the situation.

In addition, sometimes Karens can be racist or obnoxious, always rude to sales staff and demanding to speak to a manager about why they cant use their expired coupon. With the rise of the term Karen, people have been using that name to refer to real life white women who are caught behaving badly (usually in very racist ways) on camera, thus feeding into the meme.

Of course, this makes actual IRL Karens pretty upset by being called out on their behavior in such a way. They even say that being called a Karen is a slur, which no. So what are some of these real life Karens that have given the meme the meaning that it now has? Here are a couple of examples.

Around June 2020, a clip went viral of Lisa Alexander or San Francisco Karen. In it, she demanded to know if James Juanillo, who was stenciling a Black Lives Matter on the sidewalk in front of his home, was defacing private property. She even lied to him, saying that she knows the person who lives there. Juanillo, a person of color, told them to call the police if they felt he was breaking the law.

Alexander and her partner did, but the police recognized him as the resident of the home. Now, as many know, this was probably the best way possible it could have gone. Otherwise, it could have resulted in injury or death if he was not recognized. Alexander and her partner, however, faced major consequences for being outed as a Karen. Her skincare business was boycotted and her partner lost his job.

But this, again, demonstrates classic Karen behavior of privilege and entitlement along with calling the cops when they dont get what they want.

Perhaps the most well-known Karen that will be named on the list, Amy Cooper was the one who elevated the discussions about the dangers associated when Black people are falsely accused. Amy Cooper called the police on Christian Cooper, who only asked that she leash her dog in the park, which is the law. She even invoked his race in the call, which really wasnt needed.

Amy Cooper was fired from her job and temporarily lost custody of her dog. She was also charged with filing a false report, which could lead to a year sentence in jail. What wasnt shown on the video was that she made a second call saying that Christian Cooper assaulted her. Which is such a yikes behavior that we really cant say how much of a yikes that is.

According to senior prosecutor Joan Illuzzi, who put Harvey Weinstein in prison, theyre working out a plea deal for Amy Cooper to avoid jail time. She would, however, have to own up to her actions in court and attend a program to educate her on how harmful her actions were.

Now, weve given a couple of very famous examples of two Karens in action. But there are also the Karens that you have to deal with in everyday life. The most prevalent of these are the Karens who dont wear a dang mask when out in public even though were in the middle of a global pandemic and its proven that the masks help. Most of them get around this by claiming a medical condition.

But, really, there are face shields or something. If these people cant do a common courtesy of stopping the spread of a virus without a vaccine by masking, then they dont deserve service. Many places are turning away those without a mask on. But still, you see someone out in public pitching a fit about wearing your mask . . . the only thing you can really think is what a Karen.

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Construction of the $12-million Tranquille Road sewer main project is wrapping up for the season, but the project will extend into next year, due to pandemic-related delays.

City of Kamloops capital projects manager Darren Crundwell said the project was initially anticipated to be one year in length. However, at the onset of the pandemic, which arrived at the beginning of construction season, council put a pause on planned projects yet to start in order to reevaluate its budget.

Crundwell said the project was originally scheduled to start in March, but began in May. As a result of the lost time, work will now carry over into 2021.

Council actually put everything on hold, Crundwell said. If it wasnt a project we hadnt already started, like West Victoria Street that we were committed to, it was put on hold.

Crundwell said the project is now halfway complete. Work is done from Southill Street to Singh Street. As of Monday, Nov. 23, Tranquille Road will reopen to traffic, though some temporary lane closures and speed restrictions will occur to complete the centre median and Goodwin Avenue retaining wall.

The project scope primarily consists of replacing the sewer main, a one-metre in diameter pipe carrying sewage for the entire North Shore. In addition, improvements were made between Southill Street and Desmond Street and at the Desmond Street-Tranquille Road intersection. A new multi-use pathway was constructed on the south side of Tranquille between Southill and Desmond and a new bus bay pull-out was also constructed in the area.

We did everything we could because we were essentially ripping up the whole road, Crundwell said. We did make improvements to pedestrian safety, traffic safety improvements, landscaping improvements. But the majority of the project, and the reason why we were in the ground, was to replace the sewer main.

Crundwell said crews adjusted to COVID-19 work procedures and no outbreaks have occurred on a city project to date. Historically and culturally significant archeological discoveries were made, including a few arrow heads. Crundwell said no delays occurred from the finds. He expects additional discovery to be made during construction next year.

Work is expected to resume in the spring and is anticipated to conclude next fall.

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By MARK EVANS

mevans@stegenherald.com

Ste. Genevieve aldermen passed a bill on first reading last Thursday night to authorize entering into an agreement to pay an additional $8,900 in engineering and architectural fees to Bacon Engineering for the City Hall remodeling project.

Ward 3 Alderman Mike Raney and Ward 2 Alderman Bob Donovan, however, pressed city administrator Happy Welch to get more details from Bacon on how that $8,900 was being broken down before the board hears a second reading of the bill at its next meeting.

Raney asked whether Welch and the others thought it was unreasonable to ask for a line-item breakdown of the costs. Donovan said, I agree with you 100 percent.

Welch said he actually had received more details in an email from Bacon and would share that with the board.

I dont think thats a bad request to make on behalf of taxpayers, to have that information, Raney said.

Mayor Paul Hassler asked if the board wanted to hold the first reading of the bill until it had the information. It was agreed to do the first reading, then hear the additional information before having the second reading and taking a second vote in November.

The city has been looking into a major renovation of the aging building for more than two years.

WOOD UPDATESBOARD ON COVID

Jeanette Wood, provisional director of the county health department, reported that the countys total number of cases since March was up to 362, with 67 active cases, 10 of which were hospitalized.

While Wood said that while part of the continued rise in numbers is due to increased testing, the virus is clearly increasing.

Its a dangerous virus, she said. We have to stay alert. Once its over with and it will be and were sitting around the table, lets hope no one is missing.

She warned that pneumonia is becoming a major concern. Many COVID-19 patients feel fine their first five days or so, then begin feeling ill, Wood said. Of those, a number have developed pneumonia.

Pneumonia shots, as well as flu shots are now being offered. She said 861 flu shots have been given and that she wants to see 1,000 or more given.

She said she had not been able to find a definitive answer to a question Raney had previously asked. He had wondered whether there was any likelihood of a COVID-19 vaccine being offered to the public before it had been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or other appropriate agencies.

WELCH: RETAINING WALLWORK ABOUT TO START

During his administrators report, welch said that work on installing a new retaining wall on Fifth Street at Washington Street would begin Monday, Oct. 26, weather-permitting.

The collapsing retaining wall, thought to have been built in 1936,

Cochran Engineering will be doing the work.

He also noted that the temporarily reconvened Joint Levee Commission would meet Oct. 26 to determine how best to turn land by the Urban Design Levee over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for use as a conservation area.

WILSON, CARRIGALSO REPORT

Steve Wilson, local manager for Alliance Water Resources, reported that nearly 700 dump truck loads of lime from the lime ponds.

He said one of the ponds will now be reshaped to make it more useful.

Right now its real hard to get equipment in and out, Wilson said. That will save us money in the long-run he said.

Another 400,000 gallons of material was removed from the wastewater plant, he said.

He also said all water liens have been installed in the water main project CE Contracting just seeds to come back and touch up a few yards and some asphalt will need patching, Wilson said.

Toby Carrig, tourism director, reported that the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center had its soft opening and that the Ste Genevieve Art Guild had also opened its museum art center in the old museum building.. Additionally, Brix Urban Winery & Market, in the former Ste. Genevieve Winery building on Merchant Street, is opening.

Carrig also listed upcoming events, including the Deja Vu Spirit Reunion, Pumpkin Glow and the upcoming Hall

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction for the East Operating Dock in the Port Authority of Oswego and two wastewater pump stations in the Town of Irondequoit in Monroe Country, in addition to key milestones of theResiliency and Economic Development Initiative, which successfully completed its first year helping municipalities, residents and businesses along the Lake Ontario shoreline.

"The REDI program exemplifiesthe importance of partnerships between state and local government. Through open dialogue and thoughtful planning, we are assisting shoreline communities in not only building back but building back betterand stronger than ever before,"Governor Cuomosaid. "These projects willsafeguard economies, enhancepublic safety, protect public healthand conservethe environment of affected shoreline communitiesfor decades to come."

"We are committed to investing in projects to increase resiliency and prevent flooding in our communities,"said Lieutenant Governor KathyHochul."These projects at the Port Authority of Oswego and in the Town of Irondequoit will address damage due to flooding and weather events and help to build back better and stronger. Improved infrastructure is critical in helping to ensure our businesses and residents are safe and continue to strengthen the economy moving forward."

The Port of Oswego project seeks to address high water damage to the north end of the Port Authority's East Operating Dock, which is located directly on Lake Ontario and highly susceptible to wave action and flooding. During high water events, the existing stone retaining wall has failed to break waves, resulting in a breach of the wall and direct undercutting of the main dock. The town of Irondequoit projects will help eliminate flood risk at two of the town's at-risk wastewater pump stations, the German Village Wastewater Pump Station, which serves residences at Point Pleasant Estates and Bayfront North Lane, and the Sea Breeze Wastewater Pump Station located in the Sea Breeze Amusement Park.

As part of theState's ongoing response to record flooding that hit Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River shoreline communitiesduring spring and summer 2019,Governor Cuomo created the REDI Commission, a multi-agency team tasked with studying sustainable solutions to strengthen infrastructure and mitigate impacts from future flooding while bolstering the region's local economies.Through REDI, the State has committed up to $300 million to rebuild the shoreline, as well as improve resiliency in flood-prone regions along the lake, $235 million of whichhas been allocatedtoward local and regional projects that advance and exemplify the REDI mission.

Since the Governor's creation of REDI in theSpringof 2019,all 133 awarded REDI projects are underway, including 113 projects in the design phase, twelve projects in the construction phase, and eight projects completed in its first year. In addition to the REDI projects, twenty Regional Dredging Projectswere identified; one dredging project is currently underway, three are complete.

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New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said,"Having a vibrant and thriving port in the City of Oswego is vital to the economy of the City, Oswego County and Central New York. Governor Cuomo's commitment to protecting the lakeshore communities and businesses along Lake Ontario is unprecedented and the Department of Transportation is proud to join with our REDI partners in state and local governments to do our part to improve the resiliency of this important center for commerce."

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner BasilSeggossaid,"Long after flood waters have receded, Governor Cuomo remains committed to shoreline communities impacted by high water. At every stage of the region's recovery, the Governor deployed the technical expertise and assistance needed to build back smarter and stronger. In its first year, REDI is setting the standard for progress when state and local governments work hand-in-hand. Today marks the start of construction to strengthen the resilience of the Port Authority of Oswego's historically susceptibleEast Operating Dock and two REDI projects in the town of Irondequoit, upgrading twoof the town's wastewater pump stations. I'm also proud to announce that today DEC is releasing 'New York State REDI: Building Resilience in Recovery,' a guide for home and property owners to strengthen protections and reduce future risks when high water strikes."

REDI Co-ChairandEmpire State Development Acting Commissioner and President & CEO designate EricGertlersaid,"We are proud to help lead this multi-agency REDI initiative aimed at rebuilding and safeguarding flood-damaged communities, homes and businesses spanning the Lake Ontario and St.Lawrence River shorelines. At REDI's one-year mark, these ongoing and completed projects demonstrate thatNew York toughis more than just a slogan; it's practiced daily by New Yorkers across the state who work together to overcome obstacles and create more resilientcommunities and economies for the long-term."

New York State Office of General Services CommissionerRoAnnDestito said, "The project milestones announced today by Governor Cuomo are prime examples of what his REDI program is achieving for municipalities, businesses, property owners, and tourists throughout the region. In collaboration with local leaders, we are repairing the damage that waterfront communities have suffered as a result of past flooding and protecting the shorelines against future high-water levels."

The Department of Environmental Conservation recently released "New York State REDI: Building Resilience in Recovery - Homeowner Program Guidance for Shoreline Management" to help homeowners build resilience, reduce the risk of future property damage, and minimize impacts on natural resources. These general guidelines will help ensure that erosion protections are in place along the shorelines of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River before coastal design and development projects get underway.

Senator Patty Ritchie said, "The Port of Oswego is critical to not only Oswego County's economy, but also to our region's economy as a whole. Through this important investment, we will help strengthen the Port, as well as ensure its East Operating Dock remains usable and protected from potential high water for many years to come."

Senator RichFunkesaid, "I'm excited to see these two important projects move forward in the Town of Irondequoit. Projects like these protect residents by improving the resiliency of the wastewater and mitigating potential damage from flooding. My thanks to the Governor and the members of the REDI commission for their partnership in delivering the funding that made this possible."

Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay said,"Ensuring the strength and resiliency of the East Operating Dock in Oswego is critical to the safety and economic health of one of the region's most important infrastructure elements. This project directly addresses long-standing operational disruptions, and these mitigation measures will ensure structures and foundations remain stable for the dock's users, while avoiding adverse environmental impacts. I am thrilled to see its recent progress. When completed, it will offer numerous benefits to the region, local economy and visitors."

Irondequoit Town Supervisor David Seeley said, "Irondequoit is defined by its proximity to the water, and these upgrades to our sewer and wastewater infrastructure will better serve our waterfront businesses and neighborhoods. When high-water events occur, these new pumps will provide greater efficiency and capacity for flood mitigationwhichwill increase the resiliency of our community. I am grateful to Governor Cuomo and the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative for their continued support of our town and all the families who call Irondequoit home."

Port of Oswego Authority Director Bill Scriber said,"The East Operating Dock project is small in scope but enormous in value. The workbeing doneis vital to the continued operation of the Port, and to the safety of our employees. Thank you to Governor Cuomo and the REDI Commission for recognizing the importance of these rehabilitations and for the valuable partnership as our projects progress."

Port of Oswego Authority Board Chairman AmyTressidersaid,"The formation of the REDI Commission is an attestation to the Governor's commitment to the communities affected by the flooding of Lake Ontario. I think I speak for the entire board in thanking Governor Cuomo for his commitment to the Port, and for recognizing the importance of the work that is done here at the Port of Oswego."

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Benton, Decatur, Henderson, Madison County, I-40 Sunday, November 1, 20, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: There will be moving lane closures for retracing of lines on I-40 in 10 locations. Benton Co. between MM 130.0 and 134.0, Decatur Co. MM 121.6. Henderson Co. six locations betweenMM 95.0 and MM 112.0, Madison Co. MM 77.5.

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

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

DYER, LAKE, OBION COUNTY, SR-78: The resurfacing on SR 78 from SR 103 in Dyer County, through Obion County to south of SR 79 in Lake County will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US-51): The repair of bridges on US 51 (SR 3) over SR 211 in Dyersburg will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project. *Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

Restrictions: Sunday, July 19, 2020: Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction with a 12 lane restriction.

DYER COUNTY, SR-3 (US 51): The resurfacing with hot in-place recycling on US 51 (SR 3) from near SR 105 in Dyer County to South Main Street in Obion County.

DYER COUNTY, SR-104: The resurfacing on SR 104 from SR 182 to the SR 181 including bridge deck repair will cause temporary lane closures throughout the project.

GIBSON COUNTY, SR-5:

Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 31, 2020: There will be a closure of the right southbound lane and shoulder on SR 5 (north side of Humboldt) for construction of turning lane for Tyson S.I.A. route.

HENDERSON COUNTY (New Lexington By-Pass): The grading, drainage, construction of bridges and retaining walls, signals and paving on US 412 (SR 459) from US 412 (SR 20) west of Lexington to near SR 22 south of Lexington. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

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 35 MPH.

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

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.

Tuesday, October 13, 2020: Bethlehem Road north from Clifford Rives Road to Lindenwood Road will be closed. Claude Tucker Road north from Cloys Road to Section Line Road will be closed. Detour routes are posted.

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GIBSON COUNTY, SR-5 (US-45):

Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 5 in Milan, just south of McDonalds for utility work.

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CROCKETT COUNTY, SR-20: The miscellaneous safety improvements on US 412 (SR 20) from near the SR 54 ramp (LM 10.40) to Old SR 20 (South Cavalier Drive) (LM 12.80) may cause possible temporary lane closures both eastbound and westbound.

HARDIN COUNTY, SR-69: The construction of a Bulb Tee bridge over Doe Creek along with grading, drainage, and paving may cause temporary lane closures on SR 69 at LM 10.06. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, I-40: Friday, October 30, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on I-40 east and west bound MM 43-77 in Haywood County for pothole repair.

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 to west of Windrow Rd. 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. Shaw Chapel and King Road will be closed at SR 19 and a detour put in place on August 27, 2020.

HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: The resurfacing with hot in-place recycling on US 412 (SR 20) from Crucifer Road to near Sea Horse Drive will cause temporary lane closures daily.

HENDERSON COUNTY, SR-20: The resurfacing with hot in-place recycling on US 412 (SR 20) from east of SR 22 to near the Chesterfield By-Pass, including bridge expansion joint repair and thin epoxy overlay will cause temporary lane closures daily.

MADISON COUNTY, I-40: The widening of I-40 east of US 45 (SR 5) MM 82.0 to east of US 70

(SR 1) MM 87 in Jackson, including bridges, retaining walls and installation of TDOT Smartway Intelligent Transportation System.

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Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: I-40 east and westbound will have intermittent nightly left and right lane closures for widening activities from east of US 45 (SR 5) MM 82 to east of US 70 (SR 1) MM 87.

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.

activities.

Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30, 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.

Saturday, October 31, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 eastbound and westbound will have intermittent lane closure at Exit 82 to allow for installation of overhead signs and opening of phase 1 of the on ramps. (BACKUP DATE: Sunday, November 1, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4, 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.

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Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 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.

Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: SR 5 (Highland Avenue) will be closed and detoured for both north and southbound lanes from Vann Drive to the Carriage House/Ridgecrest intersection to allow for wrecking of overhang jacks, patching, and installing closure bay diaphragms.

Saturday, November 7, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: I-40 eastbound and westbound will have intermittent lane closure at Exit 82 to allow for installation of overhead signs and opening of phase 1 of the on ramps. (BACKUP DATE: Sunday, November 8, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11, 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-186: The resurfacing on US 45BP (SR 186) from Channing Way to Passmore Lane Overpass, including bridge expansion joint repair and thin epoxy overlay.

Friday, October 30, 7:00 p.m., through Monday, November 2, 6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures both north and southbound on US 45BP (SR186) from Channing Way to Passmore Lane Overpass for bridge work.

Sunday, November 1 through Friday, November 6, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures north and southbound for resurfacing on US 45BP (SR 186) from Channing Way to Passmore Lane Overpass.

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Sunday, November 8 through Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: Intermittent lane closures north and southbound for resurfacing on US 45BP (SR 186) from Channing Way to Passmore Lane Overpass.

MCNAIRY COUNTY, SR-57: The resurfacing with hot in place recycling on SR 57 from the Ramer City Limits to the Hardin County Line, including bridge expansion joint repair will cause intermittent lane closures daily.

REGION IV GUARDRAIL:

Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30, 8:00 P.M.6:00 A.M.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on I-40 east and westbound between MM 44.0 and

MM 126.00 in Decatur, Carroll, Henderson, Haywood, and Madison Counties.

TDOT District 48 MAINTENANCE:

Wednesday, October 28 through Wednesday, November 4, 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 basis.

NON-TDOT/City of Jackson work

MADISON COUNTY, SR-1:

Monday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR 1 eastbound at Highland Avenue. One lane will be closed for sidewalk and curb ramp repair.

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FAYETTE COUNTY, SR-196: The repair of bridge over Shaw Creek will cause a lane closure with temporary traffic signal near MM 7.0.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-19: The resurfacing with hot-in-place recycling on SR 19 from near Eastland Avenue to Haywood County Line will cause temporary lane closures daily.

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, SR-88: The resurfacing with full depth reclamation on SR 88 from Dee Webb Road to Key Corner Road, including bridge deck repairs will cause temporary lane closures daily.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40, I-55, I-240: (Bridge Repair)

Thursday, October 29, then Monday, November 2 through Thursday, November 5, 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.: There will be day time lane closures at various locations in Shelby County on I-40, I-55, and I-240 for bridge repair to knock loose concrete from the bottom decks.

SHELBY COUNTY, I-55: Bridge deck Repair on I-55 Bridge over Mississippi River

Sunday, November 1, 5:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.: ALL lanes will be closed in the southbound direction of I-55 on the AR-TN Bridge over the Mississippi River to perform bridge deck repairs.

Detour will be posted.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-3: Resurfacing on SR 3 (Union Ave) from Bellevue Blvd to BB King Blvd.

Wednesday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 3, 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 3 east and westbound between Bellevue Blvd and B.B. King Blvd for asphalt paving operations. One lane in each direction will remain open. Weather Permitting.

LOOK AHEAD:Wednesday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 3 east and westbound between Bellevue Blvd and B.B. King Blvd for asphalt paving operations. One lane in each direction will remain open. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-14: Resurfacing on SR 14 from the Mississippi State Line to SR 175

Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.: There will be temporary lane closures on SR 14 (Third Street) north and southbound for resurfacing. One lane will remain open in each direction.

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.

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. Access to SR-14 from McCalla Rd West will be permanently detoured to Donnell Rd. *Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: The resurfacing on SR 205 from SR-14 to Armour Rd will cause temporary lane closures.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-205: The addition of turn lanes on SR 205 (Airline Rd) from Brooks River Drive to south of I-40 will have lane closures throughout the project.Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be intermittent lane closures on SR 205 north and southbound from Brooks River Drive (LM-15.75) to just south of I-40 (LM-16.07) to perform temporary road widening work. There will be one lane traffic with flaggers present at times. *Speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH. Weather Permitting.

SHELBY COUNTY, SR-385 from LM-2.19 to LM-2.31): The resurfacing of SR 385 from MM 34.0 to MM 35.0 will have lane closures throughout the project.

Wednesday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 3: INTERMITTENT lane closures on SR 385 east and westbound from MM 34.0 to MM 35.0 for resurfacing activities.

TDOT District 49 MAINTENANCE:Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 4, 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, October 28 through Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be night time lane closures at various locations on SR 3 (Shelby County), SR 385 (Shelby County), SR 14 (Shelby County), I-40 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-269 (Fayette and Shelby Counties), I-55 and I-240. One lane will be CLOSED to repair damaged guardrail. THP will assist with traffic control. Weather Permitting.

Thursday, October 29 through Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: There will be daytime lane closures at various locations on SR 195, MM 3.0-MM 3.4 (Fayette County), SR 3,

MM 10.0MM 24.0 (Lauderdale County), SR 206, MM 2.3 (Tipton County), and on SR 59, MM 20.6 (Tipton County). One lane will be closed. Flagmen will be used to direct traffic. Weather Permitting.

Wednesday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at the I-40 westbound On ramp from EXIT 12 Sycamore View, I-55 southbound EXIT 5A Off ramp to eastbound Brooks Rd, I-55 southbound EXIT 7 On ramp from SR 14, I-240 westbound EXIT 17 On ramp from Mt. Moriah , and I-240 eastbound EXIT 23B On ramp from southbound Airways Blvd. Weather permitting. If weather prohibits, the closures will be on the next available night.

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Wednesday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime ramp closures in Shelby County at the I-40 westbound On ramp from EXIT 12 Sycamore View, I-55 southbound EXIT 5A Off ramp to eastbound Brooks Rd, I-55 southbound EXIT 6B Off ramp to I-240 northbound, I-55 southbound EXIT 7 On ramp from SR-14, I-240 westbound EXIT 17 On ramp from Mt. Moriah, and I-240 eastbound EXIT 23B On ramp from southbound Airways Blvd.

TDOT District 49 Emergency Reference Marker Installation

Wednesday, October 28 through Tuesday, November 3, 8:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be nighttime lane closures at various locations in Shelby County on I-40 westbound, MM 0.0MM 18.6; I-240 eastbound, MM 12.0MM 31.0, and I-55 southbound, MM 5.8MM 12.4. One lane will be CLOSED to install new Emergency Reference Markers. Weather Permitting.

NON-TDOT/City of Memphis work

SHELBY COUNTY, I-40: Sensor Installation in I-40 near Front St

Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3, 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be two lanes closed on I-40 westbound to install weight sensors at EXIT 1A (Second/Third St). The I-40 westbound EXIT 1A Off ramp to Second/Third St will be closed. Detours will be provided.

LOOK AHEAD:Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 6, 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.: There will be two lanes closed on I-40 westbound to install weight sensors at EXIT 1A (Second/Third St). The I-40 westbound EXIT 1A Off ramp to Second/Third St will be closed. Detours will be provided.

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Barry Morphew was working for a company owned by a longtime friend and arrived to do the work a full day before the job was scheduled to begin. What was Barry doing in Broomfield on Mothers Day?

A Colorado-based reporter has shared new information about Barry Morphews supposed alibi the day his wife Suzanne Morphew was reported missing.

As CrimeOnline previously reported, Suzanne disappeared sometime on Mothers Day weekend; initial reports indicated that she had gone for a bike ride on the morning of May 10 and never returned. But while investigators reportedly found Suzannes abandoned bike not far from her Maysville, Colorado, home the same day she was reported missing, there has never been any concrete evidence that Suzanne actually went for a bike ride that day. She was last seen alive in the neighboring town of Salida the day before, when witnesses reportedly saw her and Barry out getting sandwiches.

While authorities in Colorado have said very little about the investigation since Morphew disappeared, Barry Morphew has said he was in Broomfield, Colorado, that weekend to work on a landscaping job; specifically, to build retaining walls next to the northwest parkway in Broomfield, about a three hour drive from Maysville. According to all available information, Morphew is believed to have left home for Broomfield in the early hours of Sunday, May 10, and returned to Maysville later the same day after he was contacted about his wifes disappearance.

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Lauren Scharf, a F0x 21 News reporter who has shared some of her reporting independently on her YouTube channel, revealed in a new video report on Thursday that Barry Morphew was contracted for the Broomfield job by a company based in Indiana, where he and Suzanne lived until 2018. Scharf said in her report that a general contracting company, Garrett Construction LLC, outsourced the job to E. A. Outdoor Services, LCC. That company then hired Morphew, who appears to have been working as an independent contractor since moving to Colorado, where he also works as a volunteer firefighter.

The president of E.A. Outdoor Services, LLC is Tony Miller, who Scharf revealed in the video is a longtime friend of Barry Morphews. Scharf said that Miller himself hired Barry for the job, and the report suggests a lack of transparency about the work assignment.

None of the public documents I dug up for this job ever mention Barry Morphew, Scharf said.

A worker for E.A. Outdoor Services who reportedly spoke to Scharf on the condition of anonymity expressed doubts about Morphews alibi and also said they knew nothing about Barry Morphew until after Suzanne Morphew disappeared.

According to the report, the Indiana-based source said the original retaining wall job took place in October 2019, but the work was considered poorly done. Morphew and his subcontractors were reportedly scheduled to return to fix and complete the job on Monday, May 11 raising the question of why Barry Morphew arrived to Broomfield a full day ahead of the planned work.

The source also said that the work was not considered particularly urgent, according to the new report.

Further, Scharf said she found that the city of Broomfield did not issue a special permit for work on the site to be completed on a weekend, which city ordinances reportedly require.

A Colorado-based contractor who worked for Barry Morphew told Scharf that when they arrived to the site on Monday, May 11, it looked as though Barry had done about half an hour of work. But the Indiana-based source who works for E.A. Outdoor Services told Scharf they did not believe Barry did any work on the wall that Sunday.

Him having to be there on Sunday, Mothers Day, to do that job was a lie because we wouldnt have allowed that if we had known, the worker said.

Interviews and documents Scharf collected reportedly show that necessary equipment for the work in May was never ordered. One of Barrys contractors told Scharf that they tried to do what work they could on that May Monday with the tools available to them, but acknowledged it was inadequate.

As Scharf notes in her report, the E. A. Outdoor Services LLCs website states that all landscaping jobs are monitored daily.

So my question is: Who from E.A. Outdoor Services was monitoring Barry on Sunday, when he started the project on the wall?, Scharf asked in the video.

Scharf called Tony Miller, the president of E.A. Outdoor Services, to ask him that question. Miller said only, No comment, according to Scharf.

The E.A. Outdoor Services worker who spoke on the condition of anonymity spoke more candidly.

None of it made any sense at the time, and it does not today, they said.

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