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Lebanon Airport neighbors filled the city councils chambers on Wednesday night to urge officials to reconsider a tree- removal project on more than 30 acres of city-owned land along Poverty Lane.
We are here to ask you to return this project to the discussion board, and to systematically assess the credibility of the threats which led to your previous decision, Harrison Wood read from a letter signed by himself and 35 others during the public comment portion of the councils meeting.
The letter questions whether the council fully considered the projects impact on the environment and the character of the neighborhood. Residents have expressed particular concerns about the effects on wildlife, noise from the airport and Interstate 89, and light from the beacons.
The letter also asks whether the Federal Aviation Administration has been transparent in its reasons for requiring the tree removal. City officials have said Lebanon would risk losing all federal grant funding and insurance coverage for the airport if it failed to complete the tree-removal project.
Lets set a different precedent: not of small government strongarmed into obedience by a federal bullys unsubstantiated threats, but rather of a level-headed community tempering fiscal anxiety with measured sense, and deciding how much of a costly federal regulation it feels obliged to heed, Wood said, reading from the letter.
Wood is the son of City Councilor Steve Wood, the owner of Poverty Lane Orchards, which abuts the airport. In the past, Councilor Wood has said he opposes the project and is unconvinced about the need for it.
Officials have said that it may be too late to reopen the issue.
We do not plan to postpone, City Manager Greg Lewis wrote in a Dec. 3 letter to Poverty Lane resident Charles Henry. We do not see a different outcome being achievable.
Opposition to the airport obstruction-removal project, which includes clearing 33 acres of trees, moving a fence and replacing 38 red warning lights on telephone poles with two flashing hazard beacons on 100-foot poles nearby, is not new.
The tree-clearing, which is intended to improve visibility for pilots along the southern portion of the east-west runway bordering Poverty Lane, first came to the council in 2010. At the time, the council opted not to fund it.
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When storms hit, umbrellas get opened and motorists slow down to avoid hydroplaning on wet roads. But the heavy rainfall also means pollutants such as toxic metals and oils are washed off city streets and into local waters. And that is a major hazard to fish, shellfish and recreators.
According to Dr. Chris May, Manager of Kitsap County Storm Water Projects, the pollutants from stormwater runoff can be reduced by bringing the 600 or so stormwater ponds in the county up to modern standards, and by using treebox filters to clean the water before it flows off the land.
May spoke to the Central Kitsap Community Council recently about what the multi-agency group Clean Water Kitsap has done to keep the waters of Sinclair Inlet, Dyes Inlet and Liberty Bay as clean as possible.
Clean Water Kitsap's efforts have paid off: they say lab tests show that in 2013 the county removed over 1,700 tons of potentially harmful solid material from catch basins, ponds and roads including 529 pounds of toxic metals such as copper, lead and zinc and 304 gallons of oil.
* Duwe'iq Wetland Treatment Facility
The Duwe'iq Wetland Treatment Facility project is one of the larger projects on the horizon. The facility plans show an S-shaped waterway several hundred meters in length located in a lot behind the Car Toys store in Silverdale. It would collect and clean runoff in the area. Currently the runoff is flowing untreated into Clear Creek.
May believed the project would be the first time in the state where a stormwater pond was used to treat water from commercial areas.
Normally these projects only focused on county lands, May said, not commercial land.
"But to be quite honest with you, if you want to clean up Puget Sound or if you want to clean up Dyes Inlet or if you want to clean up Clear Creek you have to address the commercial areas that were built and had no stormwater treatment."
Otherwise, stormwater from about a 27-acre area would not be treated. And business owners were unlikely to do anything to manage stormwater runoff on their own, May said.
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Tile of Spain has announced the winners of the 13th Annual Tile of Spain Awards in the categories of architecture and interior design. Winners ARCHITECTURE The first prize in the architecture category went to the project entitled "House in Prncipe Real" (Lisbon) by the CAMARIM Arquitectos Studio (Vasco Correia and Patricia Sousa). The house, built on five floors, looks out onto the street boasting a new textured take on the traditional ceramic tile facade.
The judges also awarded two special mentions to the following projects: "Casa El Enroque", by ngel Luis Rocamora and "Casa Andamio" by bosch.capdeferro arquitectures.
Winners INTERIORS First prize in the interior design category was awarded to "Restoration of the Cloister at Betx Castle" by El Fabricante de Espheras studio. The work focuses on recovering the cloister space by including a traditional terracotta wall.
The panel of judges also awarded special mentions to two projects in the Interior Design category: "Bodebo Store" by CAVAA (Jordi Calbet and Oriol Va) and "Restoration of the Administration Hall of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, by Joan Nogu Arbussa. Winners in the FINAL DEGREE PROJECT CATEGORY The Tile of Spain Awards also included a category to acknowledge the best Final Degree Project undertaken by students at architecture schools where the use of ceramic tiles plays a major role.
The judges agreed to award first prize in the Final Degree Project category to 'Alfama 2.0' by Mara Gonzlez Aranguren, a student at the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM). Two special mentions were awarded: one to the project entitled 'Re-inhabiting Bujalcayado' by Irene Iglesias Romn and "La Nuit Amricaine" by Luis Rodrguez Carnero, both students at the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM).
The panel of judges was chaired by architect Emilio Tun, founder, together with the late Luis Moreno Mansilla of the Mansilla + Tun Arquitectos studio. The panel of judges also included Italian architect Cino Zucchi; the executive director of the Pritzker Awards, Martha Thorne; Indian architect Anupama Kundoo; young architect Jos Mara Snchez, who recently received BSI Swiss Architectural Award for architects under 50; Fernando Mrquez Cecilia, editor and director of El Croquis architecture journal; and the Castelln-born architect Ramn Monfort.
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Inspectors have heaped praise on pupils at Tile Hill Wood School and Language College - describing them as polite, friendly, punctual and hard working.
A team of inspectors from the governments Office for Standards in Education have just visited the all-girl secondary academy in Nutbrook Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry.
They had particular praise for pupils at the school, saying they are polite and friendly both to each other and adults, behave well, arrive on time to lessons and with the right equipment, work hard and rarely bully each other.
The inspectors also spoke highly of the staff. The inspection report said teachers have high expectations of pupils, they plan work for different abilities and they are good at asking questions to make sure pupils have understood the lesson.
Teaching assistants are singled out for praise for the way they work with special needs pupils, pupils who have English as a second language and pupils from families on low incomes.
Pupils told the inspectors that teachers spend extra time outside lessons making sure they are keeping up with the work.
The inspectors said all children learn two languages until the age of 14 and most do at least one language at GCSE.
They noted the school also runs trips to Europe and to Japan, and that most of the sixth formers go on to university.
Its the first inspection since the school became an academy in 2011. It was last inspected in 2009 when the grade was also good.
Head Gina OConnor said: We are really pleased the inspectors agreed with us that this is a good school.
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Backsplashes are one of the most exciting home decor features we know. Much more than mere wall protectors, they define your kitchen's style. The right backsplash can even increase the indoor curb appeal of your home. While beautiful tile backsplashes are traditional -- and with good reason -- other materials are making an appearance as well. Here are 8 DIY backsplash installation inspirations from readers of Hometalk.
1. Stick on faux wood flooring
Want to add unique appeal to your kitchen without major hassle or expense? This cheap 'n' easy (yet lovely!) plank backsplash by Mom4Real can be crafted from peel-and-stick flooring in less than 90 minutes. Choose a moisture resistant variety made for basement and bathroom floors. Just cut pieces to the length you want and stick them on your kitchen wall. Painting is optional.
2. Paint outdated ceramic tile
The solution to a teeny-tiny budget backsplash budget? Work with what you already have! Give the existing ceramic backsplash a whole new look with paint. In this update, Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body transformed behind-the-times beige tile to a very sophisticated charcoal gray, then finished it with a high performance top coat. The new look is very 21st Century Modern.
3. Install marble tile
Here's a refreshing new take on the subway tile we've been seeing everywhere for a quite a while now. Ginger and the Huth chose to install tiles of Carrara, the most affordable marble. The soft gray veining and subtle color gradations give an extensive expanse of backsplash a distinct touch of chic without overwhelming. Hard to believe the lovely look was achieved as a DIY backsplash install.
4. Build with brick
Clydene Forbush made like Bob the Builder and used brick for a ruggedly handsome backsplash. Its earthy tones complement the casual warmth of her beige, brown, and red kitchen. What a fantastic backsplash idea for a log house in the woods -- or a big city apartment!
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IT was a major milestone in the future of a Hampshire hospice.
Children staying at Naomi House and Jacksplace celebrated the topping out ceremony of their 4m Caterpillar Appeal rebuild project with family members and staff.
Appeal patron Alastair Stewart OBE marked the ceremony by placing a single tile on the hospice's new roof.
He was joined by Naomi Cornelius-Reid - after whom the hospice is named - for the ritual that has been observed by the building trade for hundreds of years.
The charity's chief operating officer, Mark Smith, said: It's a real pleasure to see Alistair and Naomi place the highest ridge tile atop the newest part of Naomi House. It is much more than a tile as it represents years of planning, hard work and dedication by the many people involved in bringing this moment to be - most importantly the generous individuals, companies, trusts and groups who have come together to support us and the children, young people and families we serve.
Thank you everyone who has helped so far and please help us reach our target to complete the works for the summer of next year.
The 4m project includes the creation of nearly 1,000 square metres of new living areas, play spaces and family accommodation. Plans also include increasing the size of bedrooms by one third, the creation of a new bereavement room and garden of reflection, creation of a sensory therapy room and spaces for messy play and music therapy.
For the first time, Naomi House will be joined to its sister hospice, Jacksplace, by a bridge. This will allow children to make use of the state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool at the charity's hospice for young adults.
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ESSA TWP. In the event of a fire, using your own water until firefighters arrive could save property, and lives.
Why sprinkler systems are a sound idea in rural homes was made evident during a demonstration held Friday at the Essa Agri-Plex, southwest of Barrie.
Dozens of fire officials from across central Ontario attended a side-by-side burn demonstration, hosted by the Essa Township fire department, to showcase the value and effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers.
Two buildings, each the size of a large garden shed with one wall removed, contained a couch, a fresh, natural Christmas tree and a few other items. One shed had a sprinkler system, and one did not.
Fire crews stood at the ready and the unprotected shed was torched. While its working smoke alarm sounded, flames continued to spread and within a minute or so, there was a ball of flame almost the size of the interior with temperatures in the ceiling reaching approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The natural tree was badly scorched but the rest of the interior was blackened and burned.
The sprinklered shed was later ignited and with its sprinklers, was barely damaged.
"We believe that residential fire sprinklers benefit all home owners," said Essa Township Fire Chief Cynthia Ross Tustin. "Our initiative is aimed at educating everyone about their benefits and, in particular since there have been improvements in technology, highlight the fact that they are now a reasonable, viable option for property owners who are not connected to a water supply.
"Modern building materials and today's household goods have drastically reduced the time families have for getting out safely in the event of a fire," she, noting that laminated beams and flooring, veneered cabinets and synthetics all make for faster-developing fires that are more challenging to fight.
"All those products are wonderful, but not when they catch fire.
"Our side-by-side burn demonstration is designed to showcase how residential sprinklers can improve public safety while offsetting the challenges of rural firefighting. It has a unique set of challenges due to the time it takes to muster firefighters, longer travel times over greater distances and because we must bring out our own water."
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Thomas Friends: The Frozen Turntable at Tidmouth Sheds
Bust my buffers! The turntable is frozen at Tidmouth Sheds! All the Steamies must find a new place to sleep. But no place Gordon finds seems to be good enoug...
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#CrimingWhileWhite Sheds Light On Incredible Racial Stories
"As protests erupted Wednesday in New York City, a different kind of demonstration took place on Twitter: a mass conversation about white privilege and policing. The #CrimingWhileWhite hashtag...
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