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After nearly a year of study, a prominent architectural-landscape company in Philadelphia will present its vision Thursday for improving the tired riverfront promenade in Burlington City.

The grassy 14 acres along the Delaware River would be transformed into a more inviting space, with new park benches beneath a grove of shade trees; winding paths; changing art installations; designated areas for concerts, kite-flying events, and children's sports; and more, said Richard Newton, an Olin Studios partner who is working on the project.

A presentation will be made at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at a special public meeting at City Hall, 525 High St.

The renderings, which have not been released, depict a "more interesting . . . more romantic" promenade that takes full advantage of the location's "amazing views of the bridge, the Delaware itself, the island, and, of course, the sunsets," Newton said in an interview.

How the project would be financed has not yet been determined, but officials said it could be a combination of donations, state aid, and other sources.

Council President David Babula said the beautification project was a key part of the city's ambitious revitalization plans. The project could take more than three years to complete and cost $2.5 million to $5 million, he said. "That's just a ballpark figure," he said, adding that a planned development of market-rate apartments nearby might contribute to the project's funding.

"We're looking mostly to enhance and beautify that area," he said, "to make it into a tourist attraction and also an entertainment venue."

Built more than 25 years ago, the promenade is a quiet, grassy space between the Burlington-Bristol Bridge and the Oneida Boat Club, with a paved walk that stretches less than a half-mile along the river. Used occasionally by pedestrians, joggers, and boaters, the area also has a soccer field and a band shell for summer concerts.

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The blot on the landscape

THE best-known skyline in Hitchin could be changed forever by a housing development. It has been suggested that a developer is about to apply for planning permission to build seven town houses on top of Windmill Hill. Two scaffold towers have been erected

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THE best-known skyline in Hitchin could be changed forever by a housing development.

It has been suggested that a developer is about to apply for planning permission to build seven town houses on top of Windmill Hill. Two scaffold towers have been erected on the site.

Norman Hyde, who lives on the hill, said a development of that size would "devastate" the landmark.

Retired architect and planner Mr Hyde also expressed concern that the development could only be reached by a narrow lane and that there was inadequate sewerage available.

Currently there is planning permission to extend an existing house on the hill, Woodside, and to build another house near it.

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Untitled (Red and Yellow Cliffs) by Georgia OKeeffe captures the geology and colors of the Ghost Ranch area. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

Red Hills and White Flower is a pastel on paper-covered board by Georgia OKeeffe. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

Rams Head, Blue Morning Glory is in the Ghost Ranch Views exhibition at the Georgia OKeeffe Museum. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

Pelvis IV was done by Georgia OKeeffe in 1944. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

Geralds Tree 1 is an oil on canvas by Georgia OKeeffe. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

In this photograph by Maria Chabot, artist Georgia OKeeffe is shown on the roof of the Ghost Ranch house. (Courtesy of the Georgia OKeeffe Museum)

SANTA FE To put paint to canvas, Georgia OKeeffe only had to look out her window.

Ghost Ranch Views showcases the results at the Georgia OKeeffe Museum through March 22.

Abounding in landscapes of the cliffs and mesas surrounding her, the paintings reveal OKeeffes steady exploration of abstraction, always based firmly in nature. Compositions viewed through the lens of a hip joint hang near images of the towering cliffs she simplified with undulating lines and delicately blended pinks, corals and yellows.

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CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Land which has been illegally developed for farming in the Cameron Highlands will be cleared and then rehabilitated with tree planting.

National Security Council (NSC) secretary Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab said close monitoring would be conducted on land development in the Cameron Highlands to prevent further illegal land clearing for farming.

"When this happens, problems arise as it (illegal land clearing) affects the environment and ecology, hence causing natural disaster like soil erosion," he told reporters during an operation, code-named Ops Gading, at the Blue Valley here today.

A total of 300 personnel from 16 agencies, including the police, the Malaysian Armed forces, Immigration Department, Civil Defence Department, the People's Volunteer Corps and the Attorney-General's Chambers, were involved in the operation.

Mohamed Thajudeen said illegal land clearing for farming did not occur only in the Blue Valley, but also in several other areas in the Cameron Highlands.

Some 18 hectares of land in the Blue valley had been illegally developed for farming, he said, adding that structures on 10 hectares of the land had been demolished.

"After the area has been cleared, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will carry out works to improve the soil there by planting trees," he added.

The incident of mud floods and landslides in Kampung Raja, Ringlet town and Bertam Valley in the Cameron Highlands last Nov 5 resulted in the loss of five lives and more than 90 victims from 28 families to be evacuated to the Ringlet community hall.

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Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will carry out work to improve the soil to prevent erosion.

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Land which has been illegally developed for farming in Cameron Highlands will be cleared and planted with trees.

National Security Council (NSC) secretary Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab said close monitoring would be conducted on land development in the Cameron Highlands to prevent further illegal land clearing for farming.

When this happens, problems arise as it (illegal land clearing) affects the environment and ecology, hence causing natural disasters like soil erosion, he told reporters during an operation, code-named Ops Gading, at the Blue Valley here today.

A total of 300 personnel from 16 agencies, including the police, the armed forces, Immigration Department, Civil Defence Department, the Peoples Volunteer Corps and the Attorney-Generals Chambers, were involved in the operation.

Mohamed Thajudeen said illegal land clearing for farming did not occur only in the Blue Valley, but also in several other areas in the Cameron Highlands.

Some 18ha in the Blue valley had been illegally developed for farming, he said, adding that structures on 10ha of the land had been demolished.

After the area has been cleared, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will carry out work to improve the soil there by planting trees, he added.

The incident of mud floods and landslides in Kampung Raja, Ringlet town and Bertam Valley in the Cameron Highlands last Nov 5 resulted in the loss of five lives and more than 90 victims from 28 families to be evacuated to the Ringlet community hall.

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Carleen Ann Roderick of New Bedford, an interior designer, died Friday in her home with her family at her side. She was 54.

Mrs. Roderick was born in New Haven, Conn. She was a graduated of the Rhode Island School of Design.

Mrs. Roderick worked as an interior designer at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries.

She was the proud owner of a Chihuahua, Scrappy-Doo.

Mrs. Roderick is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her parents, Anita (Croteau) and Morel Menard; three brothers, Paul Menard, Philip Menard and Morel Menard; three sisters, Susan Parker, Michelle Wray and Nicole Lipeles; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Holy Trinity Parish in Fall River.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements by Perry Funeral Home, New Bedford.

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BUILDING A HOUSE: It is a rather significant investment - surely you want to do it right first-time?

Richard Gough, general manager of Future-Proof Building, made some mistakes when building his family home five years ago.

Now that he has moved on to a new project - a house renovation - Gough took some time to reflect on things he would be doing differently this time round.

Here he shares his top tips for building your own home.

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DO YOU HAVE THE POWER?: Gough says it is an investment worth thinking about.

1. Rays the roof

Solar power: When I built I didn't give much consideration to solar power, the units weren't that attractive and it wasn't as cost-effective as it is now. But prices have reduced dramatically installation is now less than a third of what it was in 2008 and they are more slimline and aesthetically minded.

My advice: Solar power can pay for itself in about eight to 10 years. If you can't afford to install it at this stage, it's definitely worth pre-wiring in case you want to upgrade in the future. It is a selling point if you put your home on the market.

SECURITY: Gates aren't enough to deter criminals, but the good news is there's plenty of technology that can help.

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GLENDALE (WITI) A Glendale man says he let a worker into his home, and soon realized that worker wasnt who he claimed to be. Now, the Glendale manis warning others by sharing his story.

Constantine Savagios and his family have a new security system after what happened to them last week. They say they believe the only reason the worker entered their home was to see whether there was anything to steal.

It was around 7:30 a.m. last Tuesday, December 2nd.

It was early in the morning. I was disoriented. He said he was from We Energies and he needed to check the gas pipes, Savagios said.

Savagios, a stay-at-home father of a six-month-old girl let the man into his basement. He was only inside for about five minutes, but after he left, Savagios became suspicious.

There was no We Energies truck. You know, there was nothing in the mail saying we will be in the area. Everything is just going through my mind like wow, where was the notice?' Savagios said.

We Energies confirmed the man who stopped by Savagios home was not one of their employees.

Just within the past week or two, we have seen a couple reports come in where customers have called saying that an individual has shown up attheir home, claiming to be from We Energies when they really arent, We Energies spokeswoman Cathy Schulze said.

Glendale police say they believe the man was casing the home for items to steal. They say what happened to Savagios appears to be an isolated incident.

All our folks in the field, whether its a contract worker or a We Energies worker, we do all have ID badges. We are clearly identified they can look for a company car sometimes as well, Schulze said.

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