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A road could be built to take farm traffic away from a Shropshire village if plans to build sheds for up to 180,000 chickens are approved.

The controversial plans for farm land in Lilleshall were thrown out by Telford planners last month.

But now they have been amended and resubmitted and will go back before councillors next week and this time they have been recommended for the go-ahead.

An amended application has been lodged by H Timmis Farms to build four poultry houses and a biomass fuel storage and heating building at Littlehales Manor Farm.

The changes to the original application will see one of the proposed sheds nearly halved in size, while a new access road is proposed to take farm traffic from the centre of the village.

The poultry buildings would house about 45,000 birds each.

Last month, planning officers recommended members of Telford & Wrekin Councils planning committee refuse the application saying scale, mass and design of the proposed building failed to respect and respond positively to the visual amenities of the area.

But now officer Emma Green said the new application had overcome the issues and would have additional benefits for the local community by removing existing farm traffic of Pitchcroft Lane and Littlehales Road.

Church Aston Parish Council had previously voted to object to the plans on the grounds of highway safety but said the alternative route now being proposed was welcomed.

The proposed road was also welcomed by members of Chetwynd Aston and Woodcote Parish Council.

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The Village Club Card Room, located in Chula Vista, was one of two establishments raided by the FBI on October 29. In addition to the card rooms, 10News reported that a federal search warrant was executed for a La Jolla residence. According to the report, investigators took away files and computers.

The Village Club Card Room, on 429 Broadway, is the only licensed gambling establishment in Chula Vista; it offers games such as poker and blackjack as well as food and alcohol.

In 2012, the card room acquired two properties on Bay Boulevard in ChulaVista. According to a San Diego Transcript article, the interior contract will go to Chula Vista general contractor Kevin O 'Neill.

Fox 5News reported in August that the Village Club will move from its 5000-square-foot location on Broadway to an 18,000-square-foot space that will have a card room, bar, and full restaurant. The estimated $3.7 million makeover and construction is supposed to begin in 2015.

Village Club owner Harvey Souza is known locally for his generous campaign donations. Chula Vista mayor Cheryl Cox previously worked as a consultant for Souza and the card room. In 1998, she appeared before the city council as Souzas consultant to support his request to expand his facility.

There was considerable opposition to the expansion at the council meeting, including an appearance by Paul Pfingst, who was the San Diego district attorney at the time.

Pfingst argued, One of the capabilities is because there is a large volume of dollars running through the same person, the opportunity for money laundering and other types of things are more present.

He also pointed to undue influences that large scale gambling can have on elected officials.

Cox, on the other hand, argued, Mr. Souza is in this for his business and to perpetuate 53 years of solid ownership of a business that has been good for Chula Vista, and has not levied the kind of pressure upon its political figures that we might fear, should we be looking at institutions with 180-200 tables.

When Cox first ran for mayor in 2006, the Union-Tribune carried a story about donations related to her campaign. The article states that the San Diego Lincoln Club, a pro-business political action group spent $50,872 to help Republican Cheryl Cox in her campaign to unseat Mayor Steve Padilla, a Democrat. The Club received major donations from people with Chula Vista ties....

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A tornado safe room was discussed at a special Belmond-Klemme School Board meeting held October 14.

Craig Schwerdtfeger of Struxture Architects spoke first. He explained that the Federal Emergency Management Agency helps fund tornado safe rooms based on school size. He suggested that one safe room could serve both buildings. FEMAwill help pay for a basic building, but not furnishings, brick veneer, ceilings, windows, flooring or landscaping. Those items are up to the local taxpayers to fund. If windows are included in the building, special shutters are added which are closed by the teacher when a storm comes. FEMAwill pay for emergency power in the building, and he suggested a battery system rather than a generator.

Struxture has completed safe rooms in Waverly and Grundy Center, and has started applications for Iowa Falls, Clarion and Dike-New Hartford.

Superintendent Kirk Nelson said his main concern is how much the local share of construction would be, and how the district would pay for its share.

Schwerdtfeger left the room, and Ed Wineinger of Waggoner and Wineinger Architects came in to give his ideas. W&W has completed school safe rooms in Lake Mills, Mason City, and St. Ansgar and community safe rooms in Northwood, Ventura, Clear Lake and Lakeside (near Storm Lake).

Wineinger gave a more complete report to the board, outlining the rules, financing, timeline and process for building a tornado safe room. He also stated that FEMAwill only pay for the bones of a safe room. That includes basic bathrooms, a heating and cooling system, and limited electrical power. Because under new rules, FEMAwill now pay for HVAC systems, he said a battery back-up power system would be inadequate and a generator would be needed.

Wineinger said the board should file a Notice of Interest with Iowa Homeland Security right away. This is a simple form and starts the process.

Then, he said, the board will have to decide what type of structure to build -- a classroom wing, multi-purpose room, athletic facility, etc. If classrooms, how many and what size? Once that is decided, the architect can start on a design. He handed out a drawing of a project currently being planned for the school in Alta.

Wineinger was asked about building one large safe room for both schools. You cant really do that, he said. FEMAdoesnt want kids running across the parking lot in the middle of a storm. You will have to decide if you want your safe room at the high school or the elementary school, and then size it for that.

He was then asked about building two smaller rooms. That might be a possibility. I will talk to Homeland Security in Des Moines about it, he replied.

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Cabin Fever craft cocktail. (Provided by Earls.)

Earls Kitchen and Bar restaurant on the 16th Street Mall reopened last week after being closed since June for renovation, and lunch hours are bustling with power-lunchers in business suits. The new space is light and airy, with soaring ceilings, because Earls a Canadian chain with 65 locations wanted to update its image.

It was like a good ol boys club but now its just for everyone who wants a great meal, with salads and burgers, said Dana Pluss Parks, who represents the restaurant. They wanted it to be more like the Cherry Creek Grill or Hillstone, as opposed to a sports bar.

They also want it to fit the image nationally, with architecture as modern as at the new Earls that recently opened in Boston and Miami.

In Denver, the new downstairs is open, the second floor a place for private parties, and the meeting place for celebrities during the Democratic National Convention in 2008 will open on Nov. 21. Partitions have been removed to showcase the shape of the room. The glass-enclosed conservatory and back bars that blocked the natural daylight and divided up the space are gone, and windows have been exposed. The color palate replaced with lighter, more natural materials.

Architecture isnt the only aspect thats been renovated. To keep up with Denvers thriving cocktail scene, Earls brought in its top mixologist from Vancouver who focused on craft cocktails. The Cabin Fever with Crown Royal whiskey, port, ginger, fresh lemon and spiced bitters looks like its straight from the mountain of Colorado, served in a blue-tin camping mug with a pine cone on top.

Another craft cocktail, the Bees Knees, is served in a glass jar shaped like a honey bear along with a honey stick.

Art also plays a role, with pieces by local Colorado artists Robin Ault, Ian McLaughlin and Jon Rietfors featured, as well as a copper, brass and steel installation called Layers by Vancouver, B.C.-based artist Ricky Alverez.

Metro Denver had three Earls restaurants on the 16th Street Mall, in the Park Meadows shopping mall, and in Cherry Creek but the company closed the Cherry Creek location to fully focus on updating the 16th Street Mall location.

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Published: Friday, 10/31/2014 - Updated: 2 minutes ago

BY JON CHAVEZ BLADE BUSINESS WRITER

Two Toledo-area shopping centers that are expanding have announced new tenants.

The new Shoppes at Westgate Village said a fast-casual restaurant, Macs n Melts, is leasing 1,400 square feet in a retail strip under construction on the north side of Central Avenue west of Secor Road.

Westgate Village said in July that Piada Italian Street Food and Wingstop will occupy 2,400 and 1,500 square feet, respectively, in the 8,000-square foot retail strip.

Meanwhile, at the Shops at Franklin Place on Monroe Street in Sylvania Township, fast-casual restaurant Tropical Smoothie Cafe expects to open next week. The Shops at Franklin Place last week saw the opening of two retailers, HomeGoods and Marshalls.

The new restaurant will be on the opposite side of the center from HomeGoods and Marshalls.

Tom Walsh, director of leasing for Abbell Associates in Chicago, which owns Westgate, said Macs n Melts will specialize in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni.

Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are a hot concept in the restaurant business with restaurants adding them to their menus and at least six grilled cheese restaurant chains expanding across the country. Earlier this year a grilled cheese and tomato soup chain, Tom and Chee, opened in Maumee. Paddy Jacks, which has locations in Sylvania Township and Toledo, is also known for its grilled cheese sandwiches.

Mr. Walsh said Macs n Melts will use artisan breads and specialty cheeses for its menu items. Its adult fare as well as kids fare. Its a nice contemporary design and it should do well, he said.

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Vero Beach, Florida (PRWEB) October 31, 2014

Numerous construction and renovation projects have been completed, the Village Store is fully stocked with epicurean specialties, the Championship golf course has been manicured, and the Beach Clubs freshly rolled towels have been neatly stacked near the poolside cabanas. Fall season has arrived at Windsor. And with it, some unique luxury homes that have just become available.

The arrival of members and their guests to this private, subtropical island community brings heightened interest in the few luxury homes and home sites remaining along the gently rolling fairways of Windsors Robert Trent Jones, Jr. 18-hole championship golf course, amidst the charming streets of its Village Centre or overlooking its pristine, white sand beaches.

6-Bedroom Grand Golf Estate This luxury golf home at 3045 Hammock Way features 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms and is located along Windsors scenic Village Fairway. A stately entry porch leads into this 9,167 square-foot Anglo-Caribbean homes double-height living room with immediate views of the lake and golf course. Elegant finishes including limestone clad walls and flooring, superior millwork and dentil molding set the tone for this finely detailed residence. Offered for $6,995,000.

Furnished Village Centre Home Inspired by Caribbean traditions, this home at 10707 Belvedere Square features 3 bedrooms with 3 full and 1 half bathrooms, and anchors a corner overlooking the Village Centre. Distinct architectural elements of the 3,470 square foot home include large balconies with ornamented wood beams, wood posts and balustrades, exposed rafter tails and a deep loggia with beadboard ceilings. Offered for $2,150,000.

Magnificent Oceanfront Estate An impressive stone staircase that arrives to an expansive elevated pool courtyard makes a dramatic entry to this 6 bedroom, 7 full and 3 half baths estate at 10510 Eton Way. Designed for outdoor entertaining, this remarkable courtyard features a large pool with childrens wading area and wall fountain. Throughout the 8,608 square foot home, beautiful craftsmanship and fine finishes, including French white oak flooring and Calcutta gold marble countertops, create a sophisticated yet relaxed feel. Offered for $10,500,000.

For more luxury golf homes, beachfront homes, village homes, home sites and oceanfront lots, including architectural details, photography, floor plans and pricing, visit the Luxury Real Estate section of the Windsor Florida website.

Those who become Windsor Members may join the prestigious, private Club at Windsor, which offers the finest sporting activities, exemplary services, and amenities, including a championship Robert Trent Jones Jr. 18-hole links style golf course, Clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis courts, an Equestrian Centre, Fitness Centre, Gun Club, Beach Club, and fine dining at two distinct restaurants set within a family friendly seaside retreat. The fall season also includes many Member activities and events for the whole family.

Windsoris a private sporting club and residential community spanning 416 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrs Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk to offer public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates this tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor features an outstanding selection of homes and home sites including Village residences, Golf Course homes and Oceanfront homes, cottages and country estates; all are remarkable for their distinctive architecture which blends classic southern and island home styles with a contemporary appeal that has earned it critical acclaim throughout the architectural community. Located along Floridas Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is known for its cool ocean breezes, tropical palm trees, and mix of vegetation and wildlife. The area is also a haven for golf, water sports, nature tours and fishing. This beautiful coastal city is full of Old Florida charm, with peaceful beaches, parks, enchanting museums, fine dining and excellent shopping. Since the early part of the century, the Vero Beach area has attracted artists, writers, poets and others who are passionate about the arts. Because of that, the city also boasts a thriving cultural arts community with a full calendar of thrilling performances, concerts and exhibitions.

For more information on Windsor and its limited offering of luxury real estate, visit http://www.windsorflorida.com.

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The man accused of causing a hijack scare on a flight to Bali has already been banned by Australian airlines. Source: Supplied

A FLY-IN, fly-out plumber charged with knocking on a cockpit door during a flight, has been blacklisted by airlines pending a court decision.

Lawyers for Tweed tradie Matt Christopher Lockley, 28, yesterday told Brisbane Magistrates Court airline crew took an extreme measure by raising a hijack alarm on board the Virgin Australia flight in April.

Lockley has pleaded not guilty to interfering with crew members and told the court he thought he was knocking on the toilet door during a panic attack while on his way to Bali to see his wife.

His lawyers argued he should be acquitted as he had no intention to get into the cockpit and his actions did not interfere with the crews duties.

However, Commonwealth prosecutors argued Lockley had aggressively banged on the cockpit door and rattled the handle in an attempt to gain access, causing cabin crew to react appropriately, including getting other passengers to help restrain him.

The court heard evidence from the pilots and cabin crew who described how they used a covert code to indicate a possible hijack due to Lockleys actions causing set protocols to be followed where the plane was given priority and Indonesian authorities were alerted.

As a result, Lockley was detained on landing and charged when he returned home. The charge carries a maximum penalty of two years in jail.

Magistrate Judy Daley yesterday reserved her decision until December 12.

Outside court, defence barrister Chris Rosser said just being charged had already meant Lockley had been blacklisted by Virgin Australia and associated carriers.

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