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It is hard to imagine that it has been a month since the fires.

On my own street, a third of the houses are gone. And of the homes remaining, half are still uninhabitable because of damaged wells, melted wiring, or smoke damage. Across the district 300 units of workforce or retirement housing have been lost in a region that sorely needs housing and workers. The best news is that no one died in the Echo Mountain Fire thanks to the lifesaving work of our first responders.

These are real people and real losses. It is the most significant impact and loss Oregon has ever experienced.

9 fatalities and 3 people missing.

2,159 people being sheltered.

6,835 people registered for assistance with $14.5 million approved so far.

Approximately 1 million acres burned.

In an earlier newsletter, I talked about the problem of beginning to clean-up. Oregon is working with federal and local partners to safely address ash and debris. Since two of three residences lost locally and across the state are manufactured homes, we first face the expensive and time-consuming problem of checking for asbestos, insulation, and plastics contaminants. Removing fire debris is a two-step cleanup process. Step 1 is clearing properties of household hazardous waste to minimize exposure to the public and our water supplies. Step 2 is removal of ash, debris and burned-out structures.

STEP 1: Household hazardous waste removal No cost to property owner.

Once a property owner completes a Right of Entry (ROE) form with their county, crews will evaluate the property for any overhead hazards (impacted trees) or other physical hazards and conduct air monitoring and visual observations to identify locations of household hazardous waste.

Crews will then remove those items from the property for safe disposal.

STEP 2: Ash and debris removal

Cleanup crews then will remove burned-out structurespossibly including building foundationsash and other debris.

When this step is complete, property owners will be able to begin the rebuilding process.

The State Debris Management Task Force is overseeing a coordinated effort by federal, state and local government agencies to address hazardous waste removal. The task force consists of the Office of Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. State, county and federal partners are actively working to develop funding and implementation options for ash and debris removal.

With the General Election looming, Ive also been asked how people receive their ballot if their mail has been disrupted or their address temporarily changed.

Ballots will start being mailed October 14. You can pick up all of your mail (including ballots once they are mailed) at the post office that serves your permanent residence address. You can also register a temporary mailing address at oregonvotes.gov/myvote. Contact your county election office for additional options.

If you submit a change of address with the Post Office, ballots be not be forwarded. This is one of the security features designed to prohibit voter fraud. You must inform election officials of your temporary address.

You do not need to re-register to vote if you are living somewhere temporarily. You just need to let election officials know where to mail your ballot. If mail cannot be delivered to your home or mailbox, it will be held at your local post office and you can pick it up there.

The Oregon Health Authority on Monday reported 288 coronavirus cases, with confirmed or suspected infections rising to their highest levels in nearly two months. There were no new fatalities.

Oregons daily average for the past week is 294 cases, the highest its been since August 11. Thats in line with new state modeling that projected cases would likely continue to climb this month.

Oregon has reported 35,049 confirmed or presumed infections and 572 deaths, among the lowest totals in the nation. To date, 707,292 Oregonians have been tested.

Most of our district has now moved into Phase 2 of Governor Browns reopening guidelines. Wider reopening includes recreational sports, venues like movie theaters, bowling alleys, and arcades, and increased in-office work. Indoor social get-togethers are capped at 10 people with physical distancing.

Yes it is confusing. Does a restaurant or bar close at ten or midnight? What is considered a "Gathering" verses an "Indoor Social Get-Together"? How many people are allowed in each category?

I'm hearing from many of you about the overwhelming stress, anxiety, and ongoing struggles of schooling from home, wildfire impacts, smoke, civil unrest, and, well, this pandemic. My staff and I are individually struggling at times with the enormity of it all right along with you. Please use the mental health resources at your disposal, including the helpline below.

SAMHSAs Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call SAMHSAs Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a trained crisis counselor.

Oregon Safe and Strong has a wealth of resources for you, your loved ones, including how to help those close to you if you're able. There are options from texting, phone calls, and email to reach out for help when needed.

NAMI Oregon, the National Alliance of Mental Health, maintains a toll-free information Helpline for individuals living with mental illness and their family members. Call 800-343-6264 or 503-230-8009.

Please feel free to email or call my office with any feedback, questions, or concerns. My office is here to help you find the resources you may need and navigate the state bureaucracies.

As always, my very best wishes and gratitude for the privilege of representing you.

Representative David Gomberg

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The available inspected kitchen will allow for the growth and development of potential new food processing businesses, and will also serve as a catering kitchen for event rentals of the Lenoir County Farmers Market. Local chef's and restaurant owners, Lenoir Community College Culinary Program, and UNC Healthcare Lenoir Nutritional Programming Staff have all expressed interest in using the kitchen.

The kitchen will provide an easy access facility for healthy eating educational activities, cooking demonstrations, and workshops using locally available products, and to teach preparation of simple, healthy meals. the Community/Commercial is located downtown, and within walking distance of the Department of Social Services, the Lenoir County Health Department, Kinston Community Health, and two youth and adult serving community centers.

It will serve as a community facility for preparing food service for special events at the LCFM. Rentals of the Commercial/Community inspected kitchen will also provide a revenue stream. Several times we have rented our facility to private citizens, and community organizations for special events, bands and dining, fund raising, and even wedding receptions. Currently food for these events must all be brought in, since there are no kitchen facilities available for a caterer or for food preparation.

Another benefit of the Commercial/Community Kitchen project will be to serve as a resource kitchen during hurricanes or other natural disasters, to prepare and provide food for first responders, volunteers and the general community. The Annex is located across from the parking area where Emergency and Military personnel meet for transport to duties during disaster. In the past volunteer groups, including churches and community organizations have set up food distribution areas in the same vicinity, utilizing the inspected kitchen would add an extra measure of food safety to the distribution.

The Lenoir County Farmers Market would like to thank the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission as well as all of the local support from Chefs, LCC Culinary Program, Cherry Energy, UNC Lenoir Health Care, Chef and the Farmer, ALSCO, Noon Rotary of Kinston, many private citizens, and numerous others.

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The Town of Wethersfield has retained B&W Paving and Landscaping, LLC of Waterford, CT to complete milling and paving along Highland Street from the Rocky Hill town line to Thornbush Road. The project also includes installation of new concrete sidewalks, crosswalks and associated signage, replacement of bituminous concrete curb, driveway aprons and sidewalk ramps where required, and the addition of new white shoulder lines throughout the project area. Additionally, the Town has retained Milone and MacBroom, Inc. of Cheshire, CT to provide full-time construction inspection, engineering oversight and materials testing services for this project.

All construction work and consulting services will be funded by the state Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) at no cost to the Town. Construction has commenced and is expected to continue into November. We recommend the public avoid these roads during construction; otherwise, please drive slowly and use caution when traveling through this area.

Please direct project schedule and construction-related questions, concerns and complaints to the Town's engineering consultant, Richard Rudaitis, Construction Inspector, at (203) 518-0390 or RRudaitis@mminc.com. Alternatively, questions may be directed to the Town Engineering Division at (860) 721-2850 or derrick.gregor@wethersfieldct.gov.

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Highland Street Pavement Rehabilitation Underway In Wethersfield - Patch.com

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WednesdayOct7,2020at12:39PM

City looks to add ways to prevent blockage of fire station exists by motorists

The installation of signs and pavement markings on Mary Street by the Labrador Fire Station was approved by the Garden City Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday.

The signs and markings are meant to prevent blocking of the fire stations entry/exit onto Mary Street.

Garden City Public Utilities director Mike Muirhead said blockage of the driveway happens when eastbound and westbound traffic backs up because of the traffic signal at the intersection of Mary Street and Fleming Street taking longer than average.

Garden City Fire Department chief Bill Beatty said the entry/exit cant be blocked because they cant always use the back entrance.

"We have a spare apparatus there, our main pump apparatus, we also have a brush truck and our water tankers kept there," he said. "The brush truck and the water tanker run out of the back side and their only way out is on the side street there and the other truck runs out the front. It's size making the turn. If we were to flip-flop them we'd still have somebody running out the front."

Garden City Police Chief Mike Utz said there will be a large information campaign to educate the public about the markings and signs and what they mean as its a change to the traffic ordinance and could result in a ticket.

"The process would be ... an education program and then any traffic stops would be warnings for a couple months to try to get the message across, and then enforcement," he said.

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CARNEY, MDConstruction work for water line and highway improvements at the Harford Road/Joppa Road intersection in Carney are set to begin in fall 2020, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Officials say the project will be completed in four phases and will require a series of lane and shoulder closures. No detours are proposed.

Phase 1: Baltimore County waterline replacement work.

Phase 2: Construction of storm drains, curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, driveways and full depth pavement reconstruction.

Phase 3: Construction of the concrete median and storm drain.

Phase 4: Milling of existing roadway pavement, construction of final pavement course and installation of permanent pavement markings.

Due to the high volume of traffic at the intersection, the permitted working hours for constructionare limited to off-peak travel times and include both daytime and nighttime operations to include:

Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning

Fridays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays as needed between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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During all phases, sidewalks will be maintained in such a manner that one side of the roadway shall always remain open to pedestrian traffic while the other side is under construction.

Motorists should plan ahead for extra travel time within the intersection project area and look ahead for temporary lane closures and temporary sidewalk and bus stop changes.

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Angels Camp, CA The Angels Camp Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project along Main Street/Highway 49 gets underway next week.

The project fills in gaps in the sidewalk and bicycle lanes along the roadway. It adds 2,600 lineal feet of new sidewalks. The work includes the widening of the pavement, bike lanes, curb and gutter, driveways, and minor drainage improvements.

The City has hired George Reed, Inc, for the job. Crews have already started preparing the site for construction by putting in place electronic message boards, preconstruction surveys, utility markouts, fixing potholes, erosion control measures, and traffic control.

The project includes two sections. The southern is on the northbound side of Highway 49, between Bragg Street and Stanislaus Avenue. The northern section is on the southbound side of the highway, between Highway 4 and Stockton Road. Work on it will get underway on Monday, Oct. 12th. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The shoulder of the roadway will be closed, but traffic will not be halted. There will be a speed limit of 25 mph with signs posted and radar in place inside the cone zones, according to construction officials. The project is expected to last about 35 days, weather permitting.

Crews will complete the northern segment first, along with the earthwork for the northern portion of the southern segment, according to construction officials. They add that the work will be suspended during winter and the southern segment construction will begin in the spring of next year and completed before summer.

The $2,850,000 project cost is being paid from federal and state funding through a Caltrans grant, with additional funding from the Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG). Questions regarding the construction can be directed to Resident Engineer, Dion Carr at dcarr@dewberry.com, or 916.276.4721.

Written by Tracey Petersen.

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The high amounts of sand and salt used to keep the roads clear last winter followed city councils split 7-6 decision to no longer use a calcium chloride anti-icing brine after three years. But 101,414 litres of the brine was still used on city sidewalks and protected bike lanes as well as to pre-wet sand and salt mixes. This compares to more than 617,000 litres the year before and more than four million litres applied during the 2017-18 winter.

City spokesman Zak Fairbrother said there are currently no plans to recommend any adjustments to the products used and the city plans to move forward this year without the anti-icing brine on roads.

At this time, we remain focused on the tools that we currently have in our winter maintenance toolbox, including sand and salt, and how they can contribute to enhancing snow and ice control in Edmonton, he said in an email to Postmedia.

The calcium chloride anti-icing brine with a corrosion inhibitor was contentious amongst residents, with many arguing it caused significant damage to their vehicles and driveways.

But city studies on last winters program found no considerable change in the impact to concrete, asphalt or metal with significantly less calcium chloride being used. In fact, concrete was found to be more prone to freeze-thaw damage from salt than the calcium chloride brine. Steel and aluminum also corroded more in the 2019-20 winter study, but the city said the difference cant be directly linked to the reduction in calcium chloride brine.

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Chris Palmer is a guest expert on the Global Morning Show and is the owner of Handcrafted by Chris Palmer.

Nothing beats Toronto in the summertime, especially if you have a backyard to kick back in and soak up the sun. But before you know it, summer turns to fall, and with fall comes the wind, rain and eventually the snow.

For homeowners who have invested a lot of time and money in their gardens and outdoor spaces, it is disheartening to watch the weather destroy them. With weather that changes rapidly in winter and summer, proper weatherproofing can make a huge difference in the lifespan of your projects.

I have some tips to help your outdoor oasis last longer this season and for years to come.

From deck to dock, pressure treated lumber gets the most wear and tear. Wood is a natural product and needs to be properly protected from the elements.

Many people make the mistake of buying a stained top coat to protect the wood, but this stain sits on top of the wood and inevitably flakes off. You need to use an oil- based wood sealer that really sinks into the wood and keeps it looking fresh. I like to build with MicroPro Sienna lumber because its the most environmentally friendly treated wood option and has a beautiful brown colour. I use a tung oilbased product a few dry days after Im finished construction to protect the wood and seal in the colour, and Ill reapply the oil every three to five years (depending on the directions on the label) to keep the wood looking great.

Concrete is one of the most expensive materials to replace, and once the waterproof seal goes away, it wears out quite quickly.

If you use salt to de-ice your driveway or wash your vehicle in the driveway, the seal on the concrete will wear out faster. Your concrete will tell you when it needs some love, usually every two to five years. Also, dont make the mistake of using a multi-surface waterproofer. Focus on getting a really good concrete sealer. You can find it in your local hardware store.

If you want to leave your barbecue cover and canvas furniture outside year-round, find a fabric seal spray with a UV coating.

This coating will improve the colour and durability of your fabric. Umbrellas should be naturally waterproof, so check before you spray them. If you have water beading off the fabric, its already waterproof. If the water starts going through fabric, you need to treat it.

Another outdoor element to pay attention to is natural stone. Many homeowners have chosen to make the most of their outdoor space with an outdoor kitchen, and that can often include a marble countertop. Flagstone paving has also become a popular design feature for those classing up their yards. Both of these features use natural stone, and stone needs to be sealed, so make sure to hit it with a specialized treatment.

Finally, dont forget your windows. Those wonderful glass panes that let all that sunlight into your home can also be the gateway for water seepage. Check the caulking around the glass every year, especially on your basement windows.

Once youve given your yard a bit of TLC, its time to enjoy every last minute before the snow forces you indoors.

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Chris Palmer on how to extend summer living by weatherproofing your outdoor space - Post City

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Leeds Grenville sign. (Courtney Crowder)

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be getting some salt and sand domes replaced.

The United Counties say five will be replaced over the next two years. Wright Developments Inc. has been awarded the tender for $2.8-million. Leeds Grenville says their bid was the lowest of four.

Work will include the supply and installation of coverall storage buildings, poured reinforced concrete foundations, electrical work, paving, catch basins, regrading and paving aprons and driveways, according to Leeds Grenville.

The replacements will take place in South Grenville on County Road 21 near Spencerville, North Grenville on County Road 44, South Leeds on Outlet Road near Lansdowne, North Leeds on County Road 29 near Frankville and the Greenbush Garage on County Road 7.

Melanie Knowles, Manager of Engineering and Operations, says the earth work for the dome at Greenbush Garage is lined up to start this week. The North Leeds dome replacement will begin this month as well and is scheduled to be completed by spring 2021. The South Leeds, North Grenville and South Grenville domes have been given pre-approval based on the 2021 budget by the United Counties Council.

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