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THUMBS UP to Dr. Tammy Donahue for being awarded the West Virginia Council of Teachers of English by the groups executive committee. The honor is given to outstanding classroom teachers who make a positive impact on students and in their school communities. Dr. Donahue is a third grade teacher at Maxwell Hill Elementary in Beckley. She has 23 years experience in the classroom and has also served as assistant principal and principal. She is a graduate of University of Virginia, Virginia Tech University, and Marshall University. Dr. Donahue demonstrates commitment to collaboration, research and the emotional and intellectual growth of students. Donahue says a teachers goal and purpose should be to inspire our students to forever seek new knowledge and understanding that will enable them to make good decisions to positively impact humankind.

THUMBS UPtothe West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg for continuing its months-long refurbishing of the front lawn area. City officials are also doing their part to spruce up adjacent Lee Street with a repaving project. City council approved a $20,544 bid by Greenbrier Excavating to repave the street. WVSOM undertook demolition of the crumbling retaining wall along Lee Street and added a sidewalk. The school has placed three flagpoles on the front lawn, and the cracked pillars on each side of the stairway have been replaced. Decorative stone is being added to the front of the retaining wall adjacent to the pillars. WVSOM is also installing an electric sign near the Silo Lane entrance to the campus and adding two groups of parking spaces.

THUMBS UPtothe Wyoming County Veterans Memorial now being handicap-accessible. Additionally, construction on two new eight-foot panels in the commemorative wall has been completed and the granite, for the bottom of the new panels, has been installed. The memorial bricks include the veterans name, rank, military branch, and years of service.

THUMBS UPtoBeckley Area Foundation for giving a $1,600 grant to support its Food for Angels program. The award comes from the COVID19 Emergency Response Funding at the Community Foundation. Debra Davis, executive director of One Voice Inc., said the funds would be used to continue to serve snack bags to high-risk school-age students during the health crisis. The Food for Angels program addresses the problem of food insecurities in the home. This program currently serves 360 students in Raleigh County each month with a weekly distribution of snack bags in order to bridge the food insufficiency gap.

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In a report to city council's finance committee, it's finally been revealed just how much the City of Calgary is spending to stabilize a slope in the southeast communities of Douglasdale and McKenzie Lake.

"The value of the work that has been done to date is $21.6 million and the estimated cost at completion is $28 million," states the report.

Work has been ongoing for the past few years. The goal is to stabilize the slope which was gradually slumping into the Bow River valley below it.

Several sections of a city pathway were damaged and that had some residents of the area keeping a watchful eye out their back windows, just metres from the edge of the slope.

The city had contractors place hundreds of concrete piles some as deep as 30 metres to shore up the hillside and build a 300 metre long retaining wall.

The cost of the repairs was known internally last year but city officials refused to release it publicly.

This information is only reaching the public domain now because Coun. Peter Demong called last November for a report to council on the expenditure.

If he hadn't, the figure might have remained confidential for years to come under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act.

Demong tells CBC News he's glad the figure is finally public information.

"Am I happy about it? No. Do I realize that some things are going to cost money? Yeah," said the long-time council member who represents the area.

"I'm always stunned at how much stuff costs. Having said that, we are talking about stabilizing an entire section of a neighbourhood."

The problems with the slope were detected back in 2005.

Following heavy rains in 2016, the problem had gotten worse and sections of a city pathway collapsed.

The portion of the pathway on the edge of the slope north of 130th Avenue remains closed to pedestrians and cyclists.

Construction continues at the site and the work is expected to be completed this summer.

Demong said he hopes that the city's planning department will take into account the possibility of similar situations elsewhere and will prevent anything from being built too close to the edges of slopes.

"I know of several that could come along those lines. We're talking Cranston. There's Legacy. There's a whole lot of little areas all through the city that could become potential issues," said Demong.

The report notes that a monitoring program is in place to guard against any more problems on the slope and that future work may be required if the slumping continues.

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The Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested two suspects trying to elude officers in a stolen car during an incident that looked like it came straight out of an action movie or Dukes of Hazard script.

According to a news release, April 30 just after 4 p.m., officers were in the area of Dunwoody Place and Northridge Road when they say a white 2008 Range Rover that had been stolen earlier in Douglas County.

As they tried to stop it, the Range Rover fled, hitting two police vehicles. It then drove west on Northridge Road, crossing over Roswell Road and entering a shopping center located at 8290 Roswell Road.

The vehicle, in an attempt to elude officers, drove to the rear of the shopping center at a high rate of speed, going through a fence and driving off of an 18-foot-high retaining wall, travelling approximately 65 feet before landing in a wooded area in between the shopping center and the Veridian at Sandy Springs Apartments (1800 Windridge Drive), the release stated. The driver and passenger of the Range Rover were taken into custody and were transported to a local hospital to receive medical treatment for their non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the incident. No officers or pedestrians were injured during this incident.

The driver was identified as Dylan Crutchfield, 18, of LaFayette, and the passenger was identified as Janard Kirksey, 36, of Sandy Springs. Both suspects had outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions, including an aggravated assault warrant for Kirksey.

Crutchfield was charged with reckless driving, red light violation, failure to maintain his lane, theft by receiving stolen auto, theft by receiving stolen firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, fleeing to elude and hit and run.

Kirksey was charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and two counts of theft by receiving stolen property.

Police said more charges are possible for both suspects both regarding the Sandy Springs incident and the alleged theft of the Range Rover in Douglas County, where authorities are working with the Douglas Sheriffs Office on that part of the investigation.

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Just one month after getting married, Heather and Jim had sold their separate homes and moved into their new Edwardian property. With four grown-up children to host on weekend visits, the couple set about creating the perfect entertaining space , and achieving the indoor-outdoor link we all covet.

Lifestyle benefits aside, Heather and Jim were eager to inject interest into their spacious kitchen-diner, like the architectural oak beams that highlight the sloping extension roof. They reveal the steps they took to achieve their dream kitchen

If you're planning your own extension, we have masses of ideas and helpful advice on what to do and where to start in our feature on extending a house. For more real home transformations, head to our hub page.

French doors with glass panels maximise the light in the living area and give easy access to the side garden. French doors, Windowplus. Sofa, Sofa.com. Footstool, John Lewis & Partners. Cushions, Ikea. Pendant light, Wayfair. For a similar dining table, try Barker & Stonehouse. Pendant lights, Next

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The ownersHeather Stewart, a blood transfusion practitioner,and her husband, Jim, who runs a sales agency businessThe propertyA three-bedroom semi-detached Edwardian house in Giffnock, GlasgowProject cost136,250

We loved this house in the first 20 seconds we viewed it, Heather says, but we didnt appreciate how poor the light was in the kitchen until we moved in. At first, we were going to make do with the original layout as there was a big, serviceable dining room and separate kitchen, but having a utility room, toilet and outhouse between the kitchen and garden meant there was no connection to the outside space. We wanted to upsize as we needed space to seat ourselves, our kids and their partners when they visit. It was time to try modern, open-plan living.

With 23 steps to the top, splitting the garden into three tiers that follow the sun has made it much more usable particularly now its linked to the kitchen-diner with sliding doors. Anthracite Grey composite decking, UPM ProFi Deck. Glass balustrading, CTM Fabrications. Sliding doors, Windowplus

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Id worked with the architects twice before, so I knew theyd make a great team, Jim says. We knocked through the warren of rear rooms and extended one metre beyond the footprint. It required extensive groundworks to remove 200 tonnes of earth from the sloping rear garden and build a new retaining wall using bricks from the internal dividing walls wed knocked down. Luckily, there was a single-track road at the top of the garden for access, but the job required underpinning and specialist house insurance to cover us during the build.

Wood beams made on site support the new kitchen extension and frame a bespoke extractor made by Kelvent. Planar units and Maxtop worktops, Magnet. Bar stools, Atlantic Shopping. Flooring, Karndean. Appliances, AEG

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Jim project managed the build, but I took control of the kitchen design, reveals Heather. I wanted a clean-lined look, so I picked high-gloss units teamed with Maxtop Quartz work surfaces to reflect the light. Its all drawers because I dont like cupboards and there isnt much wall space.'

The kitchen has a view of the raised garden. The green blind echoes the vibrant colours of the plants outside. Schock sink, Magnet

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The project overran by a few weeks because materials were delayed, but we have nothing but praise for the builders, Heather says. I can enjoy my terraced garden now, and Im embracing open-plan living.'

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The space has three distinct parts that follow the sun, which we call lower, middle and upper earth!' reveals Heather. 'Its taken a while to get used to cooking in an open space you have to be relaxed about mess but its great for parties and family gatherings. The only downside is that our beautiful front room gets neglected the last time we used it was on Christmas Day.

The living area is a cosy space where Heather and Jim can spend time curled up in front of a roaring fire. Stove, HWAM. Chair, Sofa.com

(Image credit: Katie Lee)

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Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year construction project on the Merritt Parkway. Work on a 5-mile stretch of the Merritt between Fairfield and Westport is 75 percent finished. The $57 million project has a contractually agreed end date of Aug. 8, and engineers said last week that the contractor, Manafort Brothers, is close to finishing on time.

Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year

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Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year construction project on the Merritt Parkway. Work on a 5-mile stretch of the Merritt between Fairfield and Westport is 75 percent finished. The $57 million project has a contractually agreed end date of Aug. 8, and engineers said last week that the contractor, Manafort Brothers, is close to finishing on time.

Ongoing construction on the Merritt Parkway near the Saugatuck River Bridge and the Clinton Ave. overpass Friday, February 28, 2020, in Westport, Conn. The end of the road is in sight for a three-year

DOT: 3-year Merritt Parkway project coming to an end

After three years of work, the state Department of Transportation has announced the final stage of construction for the ongoing Merritt Parkway improvement project in Fairfield and Westport

During this stage, northbound and southbound traffic lanes will be placed into final alignment in preparation for paving.

The five-mile stretch of the Merritt Parkway included in the $56.7 million project will transition to full final alignment progressing east to west (Fairfield to Westport) as median reconstruction work is completed and temporary barriers are removed.

The first 1 1/4 mile section of parkway to be placed into final alignment will include the southbound and northbound roadway from the Congress Street overpass to where the parkway crosses over Cross Highway in Fairfield.

Check out the projects traffic cams here.

Construction activities will also include raising drainage basin tops to match final pavement, final paving over the entire width of the reconstructed roadway, installing final pavement markings (12-foot travel lanes), installation of median plantings, and establishment of the grass shoulder.

Stretching almost five miles from the Newtown Turnpike Bridge in Westport to just past the Congress Street Bridge in Fairfield, the project the seventh in a series of eight covering all 37.5 miles of the Merritt is creating 4-foot reinforced grass shoulders on both sides of the parkway, replacing existing guiderail with steel-backed timber railing, and installing a slip-lined concrete curb and gutter system along the median for improved drainage.

The project also includes work on 11 bridges uniquely designed for the Merritt in the 1930s by architect George L. Dunkelberger. While most of the bridges required minor cosmetic enhancements such as parapet work, graffiti removal, surface and crack repairs, and fencing others, like the Saugatuck River Bridge needed more work.

During the final stage, motorists can expect lane closures in the right and left lanes in both directions as construction continues.

Lane closures will typically occur during the evening and nighttime hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. northbound and southbound.

Due to a reduction in traffic volume on the Parkway daytime lane closures from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.can also be expected.

All motorists traveling on the Merritt Parkway are required to obey posted vehicle restrictions and are reminded that no vehicles over 8 feet tall are allowed on the Parkway.

The existing vertical clearance under the Newtown Turnpike Bridge is lower than the existing bridge height during construction.

The project consists of the rehabilitation of 5 miles (each direction) of Route 15 and 11 structures (over and underpasses) in the towns of Fairfield and Westport. Upgrades to pavement, guiderail, drainage and historic concrete are included.

The project awarded to Manafort Brothers, Inc. is scheduled to be completed Aug. 8.

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Shopping for a new roof is a rare experience for most of us, since roofs tend to last for 15 years or longer. And they're not something that is usually advertised in our local home center's weekly flyer.

So the first thing we're likely to ask when faced with the need for roof replacement is, "What's the cost of a new roof, anyway?"

In this spirit of inquiry, here are seven frequently asked questions about new roof costs, together with the answers you need.

1. How do I estimate the cost of a new roof?

The national average cost for a new roof is approximately $7,800 when you hire a reputable professional roofing contractor.

Roof replacement costs will vary according to the square footage of your roof, the material you choose (for instance, standard asphalt shingles are cheaper than architectural shingles), roof style and even the region where you live.

As well, you might have to budget for the cost of a permit - generally $250-$500, although not all locales require permits if you're reroofing - and for additional repairs (water damage remediation in your attic, say).

2. Is it better to repair or replace a roof?

Consider these factors when deciding on roof repair vs. replacement:

The age of your roof. A roof that is approaching the end of its expected service life is not a good bet for extensive - and expensive - repair. You'll be better off investing your money in a new roof.

The type and amount of damage. A small leak is usually a simple and affordable fix, but damage that encompasses the whole roof (such as sagging or granule loss from asphalt shingles) may not be worth the cost to repair.

Any plans to sell your home. When you put your house on the market, a "new roof" has much more buyer appeal than a "recently repaired roof." And the roofing will be an important item on a home inspection checklist.

3. What is included in roof replacement?

When you're comparing roof replacement estimates, it's essential to know exactly what you should be looking for. Roof replacement normally includes some of all of these services:

- Tear-off of existing shingles (unless new shingles will be laid over the old ones).

- Repair or replacement of roof decking

- New underlayment

- Flashing replacement

- Installation of new roofing material

- New drip edging

- Gutter and downspout replacement

- Ice dam protection

- Haulage of old roofing material

- Site cleanup

Be careful to sign a contract with your roofer, specifying all the components of your roof replacement and their price.

4. Does a roofer need a license

Yes, a roofer needs a license in most parts of the US, on the state or municipal level. Usually licensing involves training or on-the-job experience (often followed by an exam), as well as proof of insurance. Don't risk working with unlicensed roofers; consequences may include a fine, voiding of your roofing materials warranty and a major financial headache for you, the homeowner, if anyone is injured on the job.

5. Can I replace my roof myself?

Theoretically, you might want to try and save some money by replacing your roof yourself. The average cost of DIY roof replacement is approximately $4,000, or about half the average cost of $8,000 for professional roofers. However, roofing is a huge project with enormous potential to go dangerously wrong.

6. Will my homeowners insurance pay for a new roof?

Your homeowners insurance policy may pay for repair or replacement when your roof is damaged by an accident or a natural event, such as a hurricane or fire. It typically does not cover damage due to normal wear and tear or outright neglect, though. Read your policy carefully to find out the deductible and any exclusions, and contact your insurance provider ASAP.

7. Does a new roof lower insurance premiums?

Usually it will - the reason being that a new roof tends to reduce the risk of damage to your home. But don't take anything for granted. Be sure to speak with your local insurance agent before your roof replacement to discuss how it will affect your premiums.

Laura Firszt writes for networx.com.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fifth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home.

This Week's Tip: Create a Home Hardening Project Plan

Now that the snow has melted, it's time to start planning and implementing projects that harden your home from embers to increase the chance of it surviving a wildfire.

"Home hardening" is the process of preparing your home for wildfire embers by addressing its most vulnerable components and retrofitting them with fire-resistant building materials.

If you haven't already, check out last week's article and learn how to identify where your home is most vulnerable to an ember attack.

How you prioritize home hardening projects may depend on your time and personal budget. Even if you can't do everything, anything you do to harden your home can increase its odds of surviving a wildfire.

Annual Maintenance

Routine maintenance to remove combustible materials is a good place to start.

- Remove combustible items such as firewood from underneath, on, or next to your deck.- Remove debris (pine needles, leaves or twigs) from your 5 foot non-combustible zone.- Remove debris (pine needles, leaves or twigs) from your roof, gutters, chimneys, and skylights.- Move combustible items (newspapers, photos, cardboard boxes) away from vents in attics and crawl spaces.

DIY Projects

- Replace 1/4-inch mesh screening with 1/8-inch noncombustible metal mesh screening on all vents.

- Replace combustible landscaping such as manzanita or wood/rubber mulches with fire-resistant landscaping such as herbaceous plants or rocks/gravel.

- Install a noncombustible gutter guard to reduce accumulated debris.Retrofits

If you have the time and budget, consider planning more involved projects that prepare your home's exterior for wildfire. Keep in mind some of these projects may require the help of a professional contractor.

Roof Covering

If you have a wood shake or shingle roof, replace it with a Class A roof covering.

Eaves

- Fill gaps in open eave areas with durable caulk, and enclose eave areas to create soffited-eaves.

Exterior Siding

- Replace wood shake or shingle siding with noncombustible siding such as stucco, steel or fiber cement.

Windows and Skylights

- Install or upgrade windows and skylights to multi-pane tempered glass.

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#1 - Create a Go-Bag#2 - Make a Family Evacuation Plan#3 - Talking to kids about wildfire#4 - Make a home inventory list#5 - Identify your home's ember vulnerabilitiesLearn more about preparing for wildfire - https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/.

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By ALLEN LAMANalaman@dcherald.comJASPER While parts of the world sit still, work on and around Jasper streets will soon ramp up.

Chad Hurm, the citys engineer, detailed two projects that are slated to kickoff in the near future. In addition to them, the Indiana Department of Transportations resurfacing of U.S. 231 through the city is still on pace to wrap up in early August, and a long list of miscellaneous road repairs will soon be made across the city.

U.S. 231 in JasperPavement rehabilitation and resurfacing work taking place on U.S. 231 in Jasper is still on schedule. Weather permitting, it will be finalized by the beginning of August.

As far as that project goes, were very fortunate, said Jason Tiller, a district communications director at INDOT. COVID-19 has not really presented us [with] a ton of challenges as far as contract work goes. Our message from the commissioner of INDOT has been that we will continue to deliver our projects in the same manner as if we were not under a stay-at-home order.

He said that the organizations employees and contractors are essential, adding that roadwork is something that we have to do regardless. Tiller detailed how crews undertaking the pavement rehabilitation project in Jasper are currently fixing areas where the pavement has weakened or deteriorated.

Once those have all been repaired, a new driving surface will be laid on the 2.8 miles between Bartley Street and 37th Street. Upgrades for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the installation of curb ramps, are also part of the project.

Total, the work is estimated to cost $3,071,656.

Those wanting to see the most up-to-date information about the work can do so by browsing the interactive project map at NextLevelRoads.com.

The highway is set to be resurfaced in Huntingburg from 19th Avenue to Sunset Drive beginning in the spring of 2021.

Jasper street projectsA widening project that will also bring other enhancements to Portersville Road on the citys north side is slated to begin in the coming weeks and wrap up before classes begin at the new Jasper Elementary School on Aug. 12.

Funded partially by a Community Crossings matching grant valued at $264,162.50, the endeavor will address the stretch of pavement Between Ackerman Road and 47th Street. Hurm said the opening of the new school kind of pushed up the timetable on it, incentivizing the project, which has been on the citys radar for years.

As part of the work, storm sewer improvements and replacements will also be made, and a 6-foot-wide asphalt walking path will be constructed along the east side of the widened road.

Just from a public safety standpoint, the roads narrow there, Hurm said. A lot of people walking up and down it, so theres been a lot of concern about that.

34th Street will experience improvements through a different project. Just off of Leslie Drive, a roughly 400-foot stretch of the road will be widened. In the future, it will connect to the Autumn Creek III subdivision currently being built by Kerstiens Homes.

Theres a section of roadway in there that, years ago, was never widened, Hurm explained. No curb and gutter. So, we are going to widen that section of that road, put in storm sewers, put in curb and gutter, and then match into the cul-de-sac that is being built for Autumn Creek.

Total, that work will cost $144,485. The 34th Street enhancements will be done in conjunction with the cul-de-sac construction, and Hurm estimated they will begin in mid- to late May.

Storm sewer projects will also start on Newton Street, between Eighth Street and Ninth Street, as well as at the intersection of Sixth Street and Newton Street, in the not-too-distant future. The goal is for both of those to be completed by early- to mid-June.

Sidewalk rehabilitation and additionsSidewalks are already being addressed in certain areas of the city. Hurm explained that crews will concentrate on improving the concrete paths along both sides of Newton Street, between 10th Street and 15th Street, through the early summer.

Some areas were going to keep, others were going to tear out and replace, he said.

In addition to that stretch, survey and design work is currently taking place along another stretch of Newton from Schuetter Road to Northwood Avenue. That area currently has no sidewalk, but city officials want to change that.

While the side of the road it will run on has not been determined, Hurm spoke of how the new path would further increase connectivity in the city.

That was a project that the mayor wanted to move to the forefront, he explained. So, were going to do that this summer. We have a lot of people walking up and down the highway there with no sidewalk.

Additional workThis summer, stretches of city streets will undergo various pavement preservation projects. They are detailed below.

According to Street Commissioner Jeff Theising, liquid road projects replenish binder that is lost through oxidation and weathering while providing a slip-resistant, durable surface treatment. The material has a black color that gives old, oxidized pavement a like-new surface.

Liquid Road Eisenhower Avenue from Brames Road to Justin Street

Schroeder Avenue from Brames Road to Justin Street

Giesler Road from Church Avenue to its dead end

Kaywood Lane from Second Street to its south end

Cambridge Court, both north and south of Second Street

Gatsby Court, both north and south of Second Street

Shelyn Drive from Kluemper Road to Sunshine Drive

Keystone Court from 15th Street to Valley View Drive

Brownstone Court cul-de-sac north of 20th Street

Theising wrote in an email that rejuvenating projects can delay the road aging process and reverse any premature aging that is caused by environmental damage from the suns UV rays and water intrusion. They can add between five and seven years to a roadways service life. This treatments agent is usually applied in the first couple of years of a new pavements lifetime.

Rejuvenating Meridian Road from Hemlock Drive to State Road 164

Hemlock Drive from Meridian Road to Maplecrest Boulevard

Holy Family Drive from Third Avenue to Holy Family Catholic Church

Main Street from Seventh Street to Ninth Street

Franklin Street from 13th Street to 14th Street

East 13th Street from Newton Street to Jackson Street

Emily Street from Sixth Street to 13th Street

West 10th Street from Dorbett Street to Carroll Street

Crestwood Drive from Gun Club Road to its dead end

University Drive from Gun Club Road to Grandview Drive

Dogwood Drive from 31st Street to Foxridge Drive

Foxridge Drive from 31st Street to Grassland Hills Road

Terry Lane from 25th Street to Cathy Lane

25th Street from Cathy Lane to Mill Street

The west section of 100 South

Portersville Road from 47th Street to the north city limit

West 13th Street from Newton Street to Bartley Street

Rees Street from 14th Street to 15th Street

West 14th Street from Brescher Street to Rees Street

Brescher Street

Willow Lane

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TIMES might be extra tough in tourism, but a stream of funds will see some colourful inspiration flow on to Hastings St to brighten up the local outlook.

As the COVID-19 lockdowns play havoc with local visitations, Tourism Noosa has been backed by the State Government to install artwork at the Noosa Inspiration Centre to celebrate Noosa's indigenous history.

In shades of Expo 88 when technology wowed the crowds in Brisbane, the artwork features will feature a 6.5 x 3.5 metre wall mural that will become 'alive' with the help of augmented reality technology and visitors using a custom created app.

This will l showcase the dreamtime story of Noosa, the creation of Noosa and Kabi Kabi country.

"In the year of indigenous tourism, we are thrilled to receive this funding which was made possible by the Gambling Fund Grant through State Government," said Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson.

"The Noosa Inspiration Centre was refurbished in late 2019 and features the free water station from the 'O Initiative Water Fountain' which was painted by local indigenous artist Bianca Beetson, designed to celebrate Noosa's indigenous heritage via a Noosa essence water them. The new artwork which will be featured inside the centre will be designed by a young emerging Kabi Kabi artist to help build their profile while showcasing the history of the traditional owners of the Noosa region".

MP for Noosa Sandy Bolton said the grant will provide Noosa a wonderful opportunity to continue showcasing our traditional heritage.

"This time in such a high profile location. I look forward to meeting both the artist, and the works," Ms Bolton sid.

An announcement on the artist will be shortly announced.

The Noosa Inspiration Centre is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions but is looking to bounce back with the help of its dedicated band of staff and volunteers.

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Cleaning company owner offers tips on how to clean your home

Some tips on how to disinfect your home effectively in the age of COVID-19.

PHOENIX - Wipes and hand sanitizers are becoming a part of everyday life, and they are hard to find everywhere.

Fo home cleaning, however, people will need to do much more than just wipe it down.

Carnation Home Cleaning has been extremely busy during thepandemic, with new and current customers asking for thorough disinfecting of their homes.

Company officials saythey are different than other maid services,because they are certified technicians. Theyare also sharing some tips on how peoplecan clean theirhomes, like they do.

"If you are disinfecting, make sure you leave it on for proper dwell time. It can be anywhere from 45 seconds from the product we useto 10 minutes, so what that means it needs to stay wet for the entire time for it to inactivate the germs and viruses there,"said company owner Eugena Bring.

Bring says the proper way to wipe is by folding the cloth.

There are eightsides to a cloth, so if you are folding it correctly, you can clean all sides with this because when you are cleaning and removing particulates, you have one wipe per side then fold it,"said Bring.

Bring adds not to cross-contaminatethe cloth with other areas of the house, and says to always cleantouchpoints like handles, switches, or knobs.

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Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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