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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Saturday, September 20.

Route 142 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located between Haynes Street and County Road 265. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 22 and Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

US 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the shoulder. The section of roadway is located between US 67 and County Road 409. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

Route EE will be closed while crews perform work on the railroad crossing. This section of road is located between Route 25 and County Road 264. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Friday, Sept. 12 and then again on Monday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

Route 74 in Cape County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation perform bridge repairs. This section of roadway is located between Aquamsi Street and Route 34. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

Southbound Interstate 55 in Cape County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located at the 96 mile marker underneath the Route K overpass. Weather permitting, work will begin at Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

Roadwork continues on Route 21 from Ripley to Carter County from US 60 to US 160 until Nov. 1.

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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18.

East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

US 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the shoulder. The section of roadway is located between US 67 and County Road 409. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

Route V will be reduced as crews perform drainage repairs. The section of road is located between Route 177 and Route Y. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 72 will be reduced while crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of road is located between Route 34 and Route B. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Tuesday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route EE will be closed while crews perform work on the railroad crossing. This section of road is located between Route 25 and County Road 264. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Friday, Sept. 12 and then again on Monday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Carter County, MO

Roadwork continues on Route 21 from Ripley to Carter County from US 60 to US 160 until Nov. 1.

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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Tuesday, September 16.

East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

US 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the shoulder. The section of roadway is located between US 67 and County Road 409. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

Route V will be reduced as crews perform drainage repairs. The section of road is located between Route 177 and Route Y. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Route 72 will be reduced while crews perform shoulder repairs. This section of road is located between Route 34 and Route B. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Tuesday, Sept. 16 through Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Route EE will be closed while crews perform work on the railroad crossing. This section of road is located between Route 25 and County Road 264. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Friday, Sept. 12 and then again on Monday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Route Y in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. The section of roadway to be closed is located between County Road 621 and Route V. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carter County, MO

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A ceremonial dinner on the Sabarmati riverfront and a post-dinner walk along its renovated promenade is set to be the centrepiece of Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to Gujarat on September 17.

Elaborate arrangements are being made to create a picturesque setting on the riverfront, a pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his evening interaction with Mr. Xi.

On September 17, Mr. Modi will receive Mr. Xi at the Ahmedabad airport in the afternoon and head for Hotel Hyatt. After an official function at the hotel, the state guest will visit the Gandhi Ashram, accompanied by the Prime Minister. The entourage will then move to the riverfront for a cultural programme, which will last for over two hours.

Three marquees are being put up at the riverside, where the two leaders will have an early dinner, and then walk on the promenade. The entire stretch will be lit up and fountains will be installed. The city corporation is also planning to install a big fountain in the river. The gardens and lawns along the river are also being spruced up. The level of the Sabarmati, which receives water from the Narmada, will be maintained.

All the efforts are being made to project the city, Ahmedabads deputy municipal commissioner M. Thennaresan told The Hindu.

The nearby Gandhi Ashram will also be lit up and work is under way to build a lower promenade that will give direct access to the riverfront from the Ashram.

The entire stretch from the airport to the hotel, ashram and riverfront about 15 km is being renovated, Mr. Thennaresan said.

While some reports pegged the total cost of renovation at Rs. 10 crore, Mr. Thennaresan said it would range up to Rs. 5 crore.

Stringent security arrangements, involving sanitisation of the area around the hotel and parking lots, and installation of CCTV cameras are also under way.

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh arrived in the city on Friday and reviewed the arrangements.

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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Saturday, September 13.

Route CC in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route 51 to Route FF. Weather permitting, work will performed Tuesday, Sept. 9 through Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

US 60 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews repair the shoulder. The section of roadway is located between US 67 and County Road 409. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

Route EE will be closed while crews perform work on the railroad crossing. This section of road is located between Route 25 and County Road 264. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Friday, Sept. 12 and then again on Monday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Route Y in Cape Girardeau County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a pipe under the roadway. The section of roadway to be closed is located between County Road 621 and Route V. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eastbound Route 34/72 in Cape County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform work on the railroad crossing in Jackson.The railroad crossing is located at the intersection of Route 34/7 and Routes 61 and 25. Various lane closures will be performed from 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 to 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, weather permitting. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

MoDOT plans to replace the bridge on Route 61 over Hughes Creek - two miles from Route CC. Construction is set to begin in 2015. Property owners adjacent to the bridge will have access to their properties. A marked detour is proposed here:

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Heartland road projects for 9/13

Read your manual for installation, operation, and safety information. This guide neither supplements nor replaces the Owners Manual.

How to Install Submersible Fountain Pumps Submersible fountain pumps are versatile and can be used to create a fountain in your yard or even a waterfall to decorate your pool landscape. A submersible fountain pump operates by sitting under water at the lowest spot available and drawing the water through the bottom of the pump, pushing it through plastic tubing until it reaches the point where it is needed. Installing your fountain pump is not difficult to do and it gives you the ability to move water wherever you need to enhance your landscaping. With the proper products and tools, you can install a fountain pump in an afternoon.

Cost (0-5 scale): 2 Difficulty (0-5 scale): 2

Items Needed: Fountain pump Fountain head (optional) Cinder blocks or bricks Hacksaw with blades Plastic tubing Hose clamps (optional) Screwdriver

CAUTION Do not connect pump to power until directed to do so.

Step One Situate pump Place a cinder block at the lowest point of your water feature and set the fountain pump on top of the block. If you have a shallow pond, use a block fence cap or bricks as a base for the pump. The purpose is to limit sediment that settles to the bottom of the pond from getting sucked into and fouling the pump.

Step Two Attach outlet water tubing Place a hose clamp over the tubing about four inches from the end and then attach the tubing to the water discharge stem of the fountain pump. Move the clamp so that it is about 1/2 inch from the end of the hose, and firmly secure it. If the hose-to-stem fit is very tight, the use of hose clamps is optional.

Step Three Route tubing Lay out the tubing so that it directs the water to where you want it delivered. Leave the hose long until you have positioned it correctly. Secure the discharge end of the tubing with landscaping rocks, or attach the end to the inlet of a fountain head or urn or statue or other feature.

Step Four Connect to power Plug the electrical cord from the fountain pump into the nearest GFCI electrical outlet. Inspect the electric cord to verify that it is not laying in water or any hazardous or dangerous places. If possible, run the electrical cord up a post or exterior wall to protect it from foot traffic.

Step Five Add water and verify operation Turn the fountain pump on and verify that it is moving the water through the tubing properly. Check for any leaks at the tubing connections and correct any problems. Conceal the pump from view but take care to not crush it or dislodge it from the solid surface.

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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8.

Butler County, MO

Route CC in Butler County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route 51 to Route FF. Weather permitting, work will performed Tuesday, Sept. 9 through Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

Bollinger County, MO

Route JJ in Bollinger County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located between Route 51 and County Road 350. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Sept. 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

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They're years from bearing fruit, but 100 slender young pomegranate trees are doing something even more remarkable for the Bakersfield Country Club golf course.

They're helping it save water.

Now in its third year, the historic southwestern drought has threatened Central Valley farmers since it began.

Wells in east Porterville are running dry, and even cities like Bakersfield -- whose officials believe it has sufficient water rights and groundwater access to weather the crisis -- have called for conservation.

And the odds of a long-term, or "megadrought," shrouding the region for more than 30 years have increased to 20 to 50 percent, university officials at Cornell, the University of Arizona, and the U.S. Geological Survey said recently.

Faced with rising water and utility prices, many golf courses throughout the region are either reducing their water usage -- or doing a lot of thinking about it.

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK

It's likely no other sport is more threatened by a drought than golf, which has come to be played on thirsty grass in settings that rival the world's great parks.

Industry observers and course managers say the drought is prompting many course operators to reduce their play areas or pursue water-wise landscaping.

Others have turned back the clock to links-style golf -- redesigning venerable courses according to decades-old photographs, where neat greens, fairways and tees are punctuated by large areas of sand and rough, and trees are few.

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Ten Sequoia Union High School District students are seeing what its like this week to live with very little, while helping install a water purification system for those less fortunate than them.

The students, seniors part of Woodside High Schools Green Academy and Redwood High Schools REAL (Redwoods Environmental Academy of Leadership) cohorts, will travel to Redwood Citys sister city, Ciudad Guzman in Mexicos state of Jalisco during Labor Day week. The Peninsula Sunrise Rotary Foundation program H2OpenDoors is donating the SunSpring water purification system, which will ultimately benefit a district of 4,000 of the poorest citizens who receive water from a highly chlorinated and undrinkable city water system.

The four students and teacher from Redwood High and the six students and teacher from Woodside High said they were looking forward to being exposed to a new culture. The students started fundraising last year for the trip and raised about $5,000 through car washes, bake sales, family friends, door-to-door solicitations and other events. For some, its their first time on a plane. Others will be leaving the United States for the first time.

Ive never been out of the country, said Woodside student Keely Camp. Its a great opportunity. Water is a big issue.

This population center currently spends 10 pesos per liter on bottled water each day. That is about 77 cents, or more than $1 million per year, on bottled water. This should be alleviated with the SunSpring, which can purify more than 20,000 liters per day from virtually any contaminated water source, according to Jon Kaufman, the director of the project, who is going on the trip. Kaufman has taken other students on a similar trips to install purification systems in the past, including a trip to Northern Thailand.

It was transformative, he said. One student asked, Im thirsty, is there a drinking fountain? There was a pond infested with E. coli (from which to drink). Theyll be meeting their peers over there and painting a mural with the theme of water education. I hope they come back seeing the world is bigger than what they think.

SunSprings are solar- and wind-powered water purification plants that require no electricity or fuel, and remove all bacteria, viruses and other contaminants using membrane technology. With a design life of over 10 years, they require only one hour of downtime for simple maintenance procedures each month. Manufactured in Rocky Ford, Colorado, by Innovative Water Technologies, the systems are up and running within three hours.

Following the installation, the students will tour the city government, including the metropolitan water company facilities which serve more than 110,000 residents. Mayor Jose Luis Orozco Aldana will hold a water party to celebrate the installation.

During the final three days in Mexico, the students will travel to Guanajuato State and Centro Fox, the international conference complex headed by former Mexican president Vicente Fox.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with California high school students in support of H2OpenDoors and Rotary, Fox said in a prepared statement. The world needs to grow global citizens, people of high character who care about the poorest among us.

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Sequoia students helping install purification system: Weeklong trip to Mexico will bring clean water to more than 4,000

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Here is a list of road projects around the Heartland scheduled for Tuesday, September 2.

Butler County, MO

East and westbound traffic will be restricted. Existing lanes of Route 67 from CR 323 to Route 160/158 will be signed as Route C. The north end of Route C (existing Route 67) will remain closed for about two months as work is completed at the intersection of Route 67, Route C, and CR 323.

Cape Girardeau County, MO

The new traffic signal at William Street and Sheridan Drive will be put into flash mode Friday, Aug. 29. It will remain in flash mode through the holiday weekend. The signal will be put in full operation on the morning of Tuesday Sept. 2. Motorists are advised to be aware of this new signal going into operation.

Property owners adjacent to the bridge will have access to their properties. A marked detour is proposed here:

Maps are available at MoDOT's Sikeston Office on N. Main St. Property owners can request a hearing in writing if affected.

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