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The nonprofit group called 3in4 Need More awarded a $50,000 Caregiver Home Makeover to Long Beach resident John Simich, the primary caregiver for his 87-year-old mother, Laila, who has dementia. The renovation involved improved safety for his mother. John Simich and his mother Laila Simich are escorted to see the renovated home by show host Dr. Marion Somers. (Sean Hiller/Staff Photographer)

John Simich drives his 87-year-old mother to run all of her errands.

He takes her to lunch to get her out of the house.

He lives in her Long Beach home so she's not alone. And he even sleeps on a couch in front of her room so he's nearby in case anything happens.

Like so many baby boomers, Simich is a caregiver.

"I eyeball her," he says. "If I didn't care, she would have been gone a long time ago."

Though willing to take on this role for his mother, Laila, who is suffering from dementia and arthritis, he wasn't exactly prepared.

He was laid off from his job about a year ago, and money has been tight ever since. There were multiple issues with their home that needed to be fixed for him

One day while browsing the Internet, he came across an ad for a contest by 3in4 Need More, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the need for long-term care planning.

The contest's prize was a home renovation for a caregiver in order to create a safer environment for the person being cared for.

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Initially intending to alter only one set of cabinets, Roberson eventually remodeled the entire kitchen of his new condo in the Mayfair.

Roberson's master bedroom is sparsely appointed, but features original parquet floors that run throughout the unit.

As the end of the lease on his Midtown apartment approached, Chase Roberson toyed with several questions. Did he want to stay in Memphis, or did he want to move to another city? If he stayed, did he want to buy, or did he want to rent?

Meanwhile, every time he drove up Union Avenue, he'd glance up at The Mayfair condominium building and think, "I'd really like to live there."

Finally, he resolved to just do it.

"I decided on a whim that I'd been here this long, I wasn't going to go anywhere else," Roberson said. "I had money in hand, and being a first-time buyer worked in my favor."

Roberson called Alan Stricklin of Sowell & Co. Realtors to get the process started.

"He's a friend of mine, so naturally when I got ready, I just called him up," said Roberson, an assistant designer with Ray & Baudoin Interior Design. "He actually really wanted to steer me away from the building when we were looking at first."

That was because Stricklin knew a unit in The Mayfair, which was built in 1962, would likely require remodeling. Roberson, though, was not only up for it, he welcomed the challenge of designing his own space.

"I didn't want anything that was too big, too run down," he said. "But I definitely wanted something that needed fixing up, because that's a hobby of mine."

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HOLCOMBE Al Dixon has wanted something done with the Lake Holcombe High School science room for a long time.

Now, he has personally helped the remodeling plans along with a $30,000 donation.

"I wanted to do something, and I couldn't think of anything better than giving them money," he said with a smile.

The generous donation was given on behalf of the Dixon Family to the Lake Holcombe PRIDE committee, a citizen group which has been steadily raising money for the past few months to help pay for upgrades to the Lake Holcombe School gymnasium as well as the science room.

Dixon has long been involved in the Lake Holcombe School District and the community. A lifelong resident of Holcombe, he and his six siblings graduated from the school, as did all three of his own children. Now, most of his grandchildren are current students at Lake Holcombe.

Dixon has also been a long-time school board member for the district, and is on PRIDE's steering committee.

He said the science room project has needed improvements for a long time.

"It's been a long time coming," Dixon said. "It's been on referendums and board discussions but it kept being put off."

PRIDE spokesman J.D. Kirkman said the science room project involves improvements to the plumbing system and the addition of a neutralizer, which catches chemicals in the drainage to safeguard the municipal water system. Improvements to the countertops and floor are also being considered.

Dixon said he made the donation to benefit his family, as his grandchildren move through school, as well as other students in the community.

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GIFFORD Country Health Nursing Home officials have unveiled the results of a multimillion-dollar renovation.

The $8.9 million project was started in 2008 and involved remodeling and expansion.

Administrator Chris Kasper said Gifford area residents have been enthusiastic in their backing of the project and have contributed a great deal.

"Everybody just thinks it's amazing. They can't believe it's a nursing home," Kasper said of the facility's interior.

"For what our rates are, they're very pleased with the price because we're very competitive with the area. We've had a lot of excellent comments on the care because we're a five-star facility with CMS Nursing Home Compare."

Kasper said Country Health was recently listed one of the top 50 nursing homes in Illinois by U.S. News and World Report. It received five out of five stars based on health inspections, nurse staffing and quality measures.

The nursing home's expansion, designed by Worn Jerabek Architects of Chicago, included gutting and renovating the building's original 37 rooms and adding 27 more rooms in extensions that branch off from the south and north wings.

Whereas before some rooms housed as many as four residents, now there are private rooms and rooms with two residents.

The rooms also include more amenities than before, with an oval sitting area and walk-in shower. Each room also has its own closet.

The most recent phase of the project has included renovating the core of the building, which encompasses a new chapel, new activity room, beauty shop, physicians office and renovation of the old dining room. The front entryway was also completed.

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 75th Anniversary of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is an integral part of the multi-million dollar remodeling and renovations at the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf. This iconic hotel, which has long been a favorite for leisure and business travelers because of its ideal location on the Wharf, is celebrating the anniversary of the historic Golden Gate Bridge with a photographic mural that is artistically placed in each guestroom. The beautifully depicted scene of the Golden Gate adorns the wall over the bed in each guestroom.

"The stunning mural brings the beauty of San Francisco's most famous landmark into the hotel and helps to accent the hotel's new interior design which is striking, contemporary and comfortable, says General Manager, John Sevilla. "Since we cater to so many leisure travelers, particularly international visitors, we thought it appropriate to bring the most symbolic image of San Francisco into each and every guestroom. So far our guests are enjoying sleeping 'under the bridge' which is depicted at sunset in the mural," added Sevilla.

About the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf

Located at 250 Beach Street in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, The Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf is steps from Pier 39, the Wharf's famous eateries and attractions, as well as the Ferry to Alcatraz Island, Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco's Cable Cars.

The hotel welcomes guests in its newly appointed selection of 355 guestrooms, many with exclusive views of the San Francisco Bay or the hotel's courtyard. All of the guestrooms have been completely refreshed and feature Sleep Number Beds(TM) (in most rooms) with plush bedding and comforters, contemporary seating, and privacy window treatments. The new spa style bathrooms have granite countertops, expanded showers, and custom vanities. In addition guests may enjoy 37 inch flat screen TVs, work desks with an ergonomic chair, in-room coffee makers and dry bars (in select rooms). Rooms that feature a terrace have stylish new patio furniture ensuring a perfect place to enjoy the view. Additional amenities include concierge and bell service, complimentary wireless service throughout the hotel, a business center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool with new resort style lounges.

For more information and reservations at the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's wharf San Francisco visit http://www.Radisson.com or call: 415.392.6700.

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ANTIOCH, Ill., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Antioch Hotel & Suites is celebrating the completion of a major renovation, remodeling and rebranding as a full-service BEST WESTERN PLUS hotel. The Lake County community is invited from 6 -- 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22nd for complimentary hotel tours, a 6:30 p.m. ribbon cutting with Antioch Mayor Lawrence Hanson, as well as live music and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

The Antioch Hotel & Suites Best Western Plus is in the heart of Lake County, IL, overlooking Lake Antioch. It is in close proximity to Chain O' Lakes State Park, the Port of Blarney, and the area's other popular recreational facilities. It is less than a one hour drive from both downtown Chicago and Milwaukee.

The multi-million dollar renovation included all 68 guestrooms and suites as well as the hotel's lobby, the indoor/outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, the addition of a state-of-the-art exercise room, and new mixed-use meeting and banquet space located off of the lobby. The hotel also added Antioch's only lakefront lounge, Fox's, with its fabulous 2,000 square foot outdoor patio, large all-season fireplace and fiber optic lighting.

The 2500-square foot indoor heated swimming pool & Jacuzzi tub has also been completely remodeled with expanded outdoor sundecks that can be cross-utilized as function space. Inside the hotel, the new decor is sophisticated and welcoming incorporating natural stone and warm colors. Guests are greeted in the lobby by a beautiful grand porcelain surround fireplace and seating area. The new breakfast bar opens to the lobby and creates a comfortable place to enjoy breakfast or a meal throughout the day. Each of the guestrooms and suites includes new 37 inch flat screen TVs, new plush pillow-top bedding, updated bathrooms, contemporary furnishings including a work and seating area, and an in-room coffee maker, mini-fridge and microwave.

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Antioch Hotel & Suites offers a wide array of amenities, including a complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary wireless access, local telephone calls and long distance access, a business center, and an onsite laundry.

The BEST WESTERN PLUS Antioch Suites & Hotels is located at 350 West Highway 173, Antioch, IL . It is owned by New Midwest Hotels Antioch, LLC. For information and reservations visit: http://www.AntiochSuites.com or call: 847.395.3606.

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By MONICA DRAKE monica.drake@oakpress.com; Twitter: @monica_adele

Students wait in the lunch line at Clarkston High School recently. The Clarkston School District is the subject of a $20 million bond issue that raises annual taxes by 1 mill per year for Clarkston residents. The Oakland Press/TIM THOMPSON

Residents within the Clarkston School District will have a decision to make on Tuesday, May 8 whether to support the $20 million school bond proposal.

The bond would be used for remodeling, equipping and furnishing school buildings; acquiring and installing educational technology in school buildings; and developing and improving athletic facilities and sites.

Every student and teacher within the school district would have access to a handheld technology device, such as an iPad, according to administration.

The current enrollment of the school district is about 8,100 students. The bond series would provide the district with $10 million in 2012 and $5 million each in 2016 and 2020.

Supporters, who call themselves Clarkston Kids First, stressed that this bond will allow the school district to catch up with surrounding districts.

Clarkston Kids First member Aimee Baker, mother of a fifth-grader and a ninth-grader, said, Were not trying to lead the way. Were just trying to catch up.

George White, former principal of Pine Knob Elementary and former Clarkston High School teacher, said, Were trying to provide an opportunity for our kids to be competitive when they leave Clarkston Schools and go into the work force so they have similar skills and a similar background to move forward.

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