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by Jeff Thompson, KGW.com Staff

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Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:55 AM

Updated today at 1:34 PM

PORTLAND -- A Bethany-area woman was arrested after crashing into three cars and going over a retaining wall before driving through the front window of a restaurant Friday evening, police said.

Police were called just after 7 p.m. to the report that an SUV had crashed into the Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro, at 4888 NW Bethany Boulevard, according to Sgt. David Thompson of the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Responding deputies found that 51-year-old Teresa J. Florio had crashed into the restaurant after hitting several other objects.

"She started in the parking lot across the street," Thompson said. "She backed into one car and then proceeded forward and crashed into two other cars. She then drove over a retaining wall, over the sidewalk, across NW Central Drive, over another sidewalk, and through the front window of the restaurant."

There were no reports of injuries. The restaurant had closed for the weekend and nobody was inside.

Florio was taken to the Washington County Jail and booked on DUII charges.

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The Professional Business Womens Association of York County recently awarded scholarships to five York County women.

Savannah Pewett and Brandy Davis from York Technical College were each awarded $500 scholarships and Ingrid Bonilla, Ikeia Miller and Kellee Seay, all from Northwestern High School, were each awarded $1,000 scholarships.

The students were judged on their grade point average, reference letters, and an essay they were required to write.

The Professional Business Womens Association of York County is a non-profit organization promoting its goals through networking, education, mentoring and volunteerism efforts. For information on the club go towww.yorkcountypbwa.com

Business News

Jamisons Car Wash has opened a new location at the Quick C Exxon gas station, 1055 S. Anderson Road. Jamisons offers hand washing, hand wax and full detailing services. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information call 803-207-3929.

Developer Crescent Resources has started construction on a new phase of 43 home sites at the Springfield neighborhood in Fort Mill. Builders have committed to purchasing all 43 home sites, with David Weekley Homes buying 38 and Evans Coghill Homes, LLC purchasing five. Development of the phase is expected to be complete in October, and home construction will start before the end of this year.

In the new phase, David Weekley floor plans will range from 2,800 to more than 4,000 square feet. Evans Coghills homes feature four to five bedrooms and range from 3,000 to 3,900 square feet. For information about Springfield, go to http://www.springfield-crescent.com.

Ryan Homes is holding its grand opening of its new James Joyce model home at Massey, a community of new single-family homes in Fort Mill, priced in the $190,000 to $280,000 range. Massey is a planned community of new single-family homes.

For information about Massey call 803-547-0620 or go to RyanHomes.com/Massey.

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More than 20,000 architects from around the world attended the annual convention with a standing room only ceremony for the Investiture of Fellows at the Washington NationalCathedral.

It was the first time in more than 20 years that a Santa Barbara-based AIA member was elected to the College of Fellows, which is an honor given to less that 3 percent of architectsnationwide.

Had it not been for the fantastic clients and the talented team of design professionals working along side me, I would not have received this award, Holliday said. The credit for this recognition deservedly goes tothem.

Fellowship in the AIA recognizes architects who have made significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. The AIA was founded in 1857 and represents more than 80,000 professionalsworldwide.

A South Coast celebration and reception for the AIA and community members will be announced in the comingweeks.

Holliday has been a leader on the South Coast for more than two decades. Last year, he served as the chairman for the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce. His clients include an array of public and private institutions, including the city and county of Santa Barbara, UCSB, Westmont, SBCC, as well as a number of private corporations and high-tech start-upcompanies.

Most recently, Holliday founded Synergy Business & Technology Center, which opened in April to provide working space for start-up businesses and firms who want to accelerate their success. It represents the groundswell of the resurgence of entrepreneurism, Hollidaysaid.

Holliday is a past president of the AIA Santa Barbara Chapter and has served as the government relations chairman for the group. He has helped the organization lead various planning, energy conservation and green environmental initiatives to benefit thecommunity.

He serves on the boards of the UCSB Economic Forecast, the Santa Barbara Region Chamber Commerce, the Central Coast MIT Enterprise Forum, Kids Helping Kids, and is chairman of the South Coast BusinessForum.

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Hundreds of activists descended on the home of Deputy Prime Minister, in London today, naming him one of the 'architects of austerity' and challenging his role in pushing devastating public sector cuts to education and social services.

Anti-austerity protesters outside UK Prime Minister Nick Clegg's declare, 'Don't Cut Our Future.' (Photo: UK Uncut) Reports said disabled campaigners had secured the quiet residential street shortly beforehand by chaining their wheelchairs together. This demonstration was one of perhaps a dozen 'alternative street parties' around the country organised by UK Uncut in what is expected to be a series of protests.

UK Uncut have said that the street parties are are designed to resist the government's cuts and celebrate the much-needed alternatives to austerity. They plan to block roads and hold street parties that will celebrate public services and a future decided by the people, not big business and a cabinet of millionaires.

A UK Uncut supporter outside of Clegg's home, Jean Sandler, 42, said to The Guardian: "Nick Clegg is one of the architects of austerity. He's a millionaire and lives in a million-pound home.

"The cuts are a political choice of this government and the cabinet of out-of-touch millionaires. They are not necessary. No one voted for Cameron and Clegg's disastrous plan that means that we end up paying for the banks' crisis."

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UK Uncut: Street Parties target 'architects of austerity'

UK Uncut will hold street parties around the country that will directly target high profile individuals they see as responsible for the government's cuts, dubbed the architects of austerity. The anti-cuts group promises that the protests in ten cities across the UK today will take a radical new direction and will not be quickly forgotten or easily ignored by the government, tax avoiders or City bankers.

UK Uncut have said that the street parties are are designed to resist the government's cuts and celebrate the much-needed alternatives to austerity. They plan to block roads and hold street parties that instead of celebrating the Jubilee, will celebrate public services and a future decided by the people, not big business and a cabinet of millionaires.

In London, details of the target are a closely guarded secret, but the group has said that the street party will be held on the streets 'of high profile people who caused the cuts'. Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to what the group intends to be a fun and family friendly day out that brings the message home to the 'architects of austerity'. Comedians, musicians, public sector workers and activists concerned about the impact of the cuts on women, the NHS and welfare state are all taking part in the events.

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26-05-2012 08:39 Clackmannanshire's collection of tower houses (dating from the 14th and 15th century) were built by Scotland 's aristocrats to be near the royal court at Stirling Castle . Each tower, has it's own fascinating history, and formed part of a wider complex of buildings, including great halls, courtyards and living quarters. Being so close to the royal court, these tower houses played host to royalty including Mary Queen of Scots, witnessed the plotting of the ill fated Jacobite Rebellion of 1715 led by the 6th Earl of Mar, and came under attack and were damaged by fire as a result of war and dispute over the centuries. Menstrie Castle Menstrie Castle was built c1560 as a manor house by the Alexander family. It was the birthplace of Sir William Alexander, who had an illustrious career during the reign of James VI and I, becoming Principle Secretary of State for Scotland in 1626. In 1621 he began to establish a new colony called Nova Scotia , but the scheme failed and Sir William lost money. Nonetheless, he improved Menstrie Castle and his town house in Stirling in 1633, when he was invested 1st Earl of Stirling and Viscount Canada . Neglected for a number of years, Menstrie Castle was saved during the late 1950's and converted into apartments, but two ground floor rooms were restored as a display area, with dedicated exhibitions about Nova Scotia . These are now managed by the National Trust for Scotland . Open: Wed and Sun 2.00pm - 5.00pm (1st April - 30th September ...

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SANTA CRUZ Local contractors are reporting an uptick in work this spring, a welcome change after the recession hit four years ago, followed by the housing crash and a weak recovery.

Thats the report from nine out of 10 members of the Santa Cruz Construction Guild responding to a query from the Sentinel.

Call it the slow thaw from a previously frozen landscape, said Michele Landegger of Boa Constructor Building and Design in Santa Cruz. Inquiries are increasing and actual jobs are breaking ground.

Landegger said she is wrapping up the design phase for two residential remodel-addition projects that are moving forward.

Homeowners that can afford to build now are in an excellent position to get the most for their money, she said, noting the number of quality builders outnumber the projects available.

She estimates the volume of new and remodel construction, which had dropped to 10 percent of what it was before the crash, is now up to 50 percent.

Homeowners making inquiries are looking at modest projects because the amount of funding available to them has decreased in direct ratio to their equity, she added.

We are mostly seeing activity along the water, said Julia Bettencourt of Plumbed Elegance. Investors are back in and spec remodeling is picking up. ... People who bought within the last five years and held the property

She sees homeowners more comfortable with bathroom remodels than kitchens since it is typically a smaller and quicker investment.

Shes also seeing back orders because factories slowed production during the downturn and just werent ready for the volume of demand that we are now experiencing.

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