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September is National Recovery Month, and to celebrate, everyone is invited to the 13th Annual Prevention and Recovery rally and barbecue on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Allan Witt Park in Fairfield.

In addition, the Solano Recovery Project is planning a luminary memorial on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Solano county Event Center Lawn on Texas Street across from the Government Center.

The Luminary project is aimed at citizens of Solano County to come remember loved ones lost to the disease of addiction/alcoholism and to share an evening of hope, healing, and strength. The unifying message is "Come for support, Leave with hope, and Get involved." The speakers will cover loss, their path to healing, and show they have used tragic loss to transform their own life and make a positive difference in the community. Each speaker will end with a call to action, to get involved and to make a difference.

Visitors to Saturday's rally and barbecue are encouraged to bring the whole family for an afternoon of free food, music, prizes and guest speakers.

Sponsored locally by the Solano County Recovery and Prevention Alliance, the rally and barbecue are aimed to help further educate communities about the pathways to recovery and to support people in recovery.

People throughout Solano County are in various stages of recovery from mental and/or substance use disorders, noted organizers. They are contributing members to local business, connecting with their families, and giving back to the community.

"Too many people are still unaware that treatment works, and that these conditions can be treated," Andrew Williamson, substance abuse administrator with Solano County Health and Social Services, said in a press release. "Just as we can treat other chronic, recurring health disorders, we need to work together to make recovery the expectation."

Under the Affordable Care Act, the Medi-Cal healthcare expansion has extended insurance to nearly everyone, regardless of income, so that outpatient treatment is available to everyone who wants to participate. Treatment works, health officials said, and individuals who embrace recovery achieve improved mental and physical health, as well as stronger relationships and a sense of self-worth.

In 2012, more than 1.7 million people nationwide aged 12 and older received treatment for an illicit drug and alcohol use from a specialty facility. Thanks to the treatment they received, these individuals have achieved healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally, and contribute in positive ways to their communities, officials noted.

"Substance use disorders do not discriminate," Williamson said. "They affect people of all ethnicities, ages, genders, geographic regions, and socioeconomic levels."

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Bryan Clayton knows not everyone likes to mow their lawn. But they also don't know who to hire and don't have the time to gather bids.

That's where his service comes in.

GreenPal connects homeowners with lawn care companies using a smartphone or desktop computer. Clayton cites Uber, a car service app, as its inspiration.

GreenPal works like this. A homeowner posts his lawn job and companies vetted by GreenPal bid for the work. The customer chooses one and reserves with a credit card. Once the job is done, the company uploads a photo of the finished product and the customer approves the payment.

In theory, it's possible to bid a job in the morning and have the grass cut before you get home from work. You can also schedule visits days and weeks in advance.

GreenPal started recently in Nashville and, on Monday, went live in the core areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Pinellas Park and Plant City. Homeowners trying it in the next few weeks may get only one or two bids, but should draw more once GreenPal registers more companies and the concept catches on, Clayton said.

Clayton, 34, started a lawn mowing business in high school and got the idea for GreenPal while running Peach Tree Inc., a large commercial mowing service he sold in 2013. He chose to expand in the Tampa Bay area because of its year-round lawn care needs and high density of homes.

"I saw that it was hard for people to connect with lawn services,'' he said. "With this, you get access to the guy around the corner who wants to mow your yard.''

GreenPal was designed to eliminate the time-consuming task of calling around to companies and meeting with landscapers to get quotes. With the app, the companies can look up the yard on Google Earth and give a price quickly.

GreenPal is free to customers and vendors, and makes its money by taking 5 percent of transaction costs. To ensure safety, the company runs criminal background checks on the grass cutters and calls references. Once the app gets more traction, homeowners will be able to see examples of past lawns mowed and ratings from other GreenPal users before choosing a company.

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Illegal land clearing will still attract a $1.1 million fine but farmers will be given more scope to clear land after coalition agreed to elements of Shooter and Fisher Party Bill. Picture Facebook Source: Facebook

THE state government has refused to support law changes that reduce fines for illegal land clearing following the shooting death of Environment officer Glen Turner.

After a cabinet meeting this morning, the coalition party room unanimously resolved to support elements of a Shooters and Fishers Party bill to amend the Native Vegetation Act, that would give farmers more power to clear trees on their properties.

Glen Turner, who was shot dead on a property at Cropper Creek (Moree) during a dispute over land clearing. Glen is believed to have been shot by a local man, Ian Turnbull Source: Supplied

But the reduction of fines will not be supported by the government, with no-one in the coalition party room speaking against this decision.

The bill was pulled from the Upper House schedule last week by roads minister Duncan Gay, after concerns were expressed within the government about the sensitivity of the potential fine decrease after Mr Turners death.

Ian Turnbull has been charged with the murder in Moree of Glen Turner. Source: News Corp Australia

Mr Turner was allegedly murdered by farmer Ian Turnbull, after he visited the property due to reports of illegal land clearing.

The changes supported by the government include changes to the control of broadscale clearing of single paddock trees- allowing one single-paddock tree to be cleared each year, and farmers will be allowed to clear native vegetation where it poses a risk to people or property.

The government will not support the reduction of penalties for illegal clearing from $1.1 million to $1100.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO), in collaboration with MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., is thrilled to announce two new Martha Stewart Living kitchen door styles featuring PureStyle, a superior-quality finish that replicates paint or wood. The new Tipton and Gardner doors are the first textured PureStyle doors to be released on the market, and are a part of 15 Martha Stewart Living cabinetry styles.

In support of the launch, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is hosting "Kitchen Week" from September 15 21. Throughout the week, MSLO digital properties, including its social channels and MarthaStewart.com, are offering unique custom content focusing on kitchens ("6 Common Kitchen Remodeling Myths" "What's Your Kitchen Personality," and "Quick and Easy Kitchen Upgrades"), all-new how-to video content, giveaways, dedicated emails, and blog content for readers.

"A great kitchen is the most important, interesting, and inviting room in the house," said Martha Stewart, MSLO Founder. "I am so proud of our new kitchen designs. Like all of the designs in the Martha Stewart Living line at The Home Depot, they will make your kitchen more functional, and as beautiful and welcoming as it deserves to be."

What is PureStyle?: PureStyle is a superior-quality finish that replicates paint or wood with the added advantages of superb durability, easy maintenance, and an affordable price point. PureStyle is also a more environmentally conscientious option, as the doors are made from a high percentage of recycled wood fiber materials.

About New Martha Stewart Living PureStyle doors: The Gardner door features a Shaker-style design with a gray-brown finish of straight-grain textured PureStyle. Tipton is also Shaker-inspired, with a clean interior bevel and a gray-brown textured PureStyle finish. In addition to Gardner and Tipton, Martha Stewart Livingat The Home Depot offers nine other doors with PureStyle finishes: Dunemere, Maidstone, Ox Hill, Perry Street, Seal Harbor, Skylands, Turkey Hill, Wainscott, and Wellston. Additional doors are available in laminate and wood finishes.

All Martha Stewart Living kitchen door styles, including the two new textured PureStyle doors, are sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores in the United States and Canada. To learn more about Martha Stewart Living kitchens visit homedepot.com/MSLkitchens.

About Martha Stewart Living OmnimediaMartha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media andmerchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with uniquelifestyle content and distinctive products. The Company reachesapproximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each monthand has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations.MSLO's media brands, available across multiple platforms, include MarthaStewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Everyday Food; the Companyalso offers books and utility apps. MSLO's television and videoprogramming includes the "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and "Martha Bakes"series on PBS, in addition to made-for-the-web video and a vastlibrary of how-to content available online. Martha Live, a radio showhosted by Martha Stewart, airs every weekday on SIRIUS XM Channel 109. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range oflifestyle categories available through select retailers, including TheHome Depot, Macy's, jcpenney, Staples (together with Avery), PetSmart,Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands alsoincludes Chef Emeril Lagasse's media and merchandising properties.

Additional information about MSLO is at http://www.marthastewart.com.

About MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.Headquartered in Jasper, Ind., MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is the largest cabinet manufacturer in North America. Its powerful portfolio of brands ranging from standard to custom offers quality cabinetry solutions for kitchen, bath and other areas of the home. MBCI is an operating company of the consumer product company, Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS). For more information, visit http://www.masterbrand.com.

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) September 16, 2014

Houston-based home improvement company Home Exterior Systems recently announced the arrival of a 30-day warranty for its HardiePlank products. The details of the warranty program reveal a commitment from Home Exterior Systems to provide excellent service to its clients, particularly in the Houston metropolitan area.

Home Exterior Systems is a retailer of James HardiePlank lap siding, which are long narrow boards for covering the outer walls of a building. Lap siding protect the facades of buildings from the elements of weather, such as rain and sun. As a result, buildings look newer than the ones that do not use lap siding. Also, the boards are made with sealer and primer, thus making them impervious to cracking, fading, rotting or peeling.

James Hardie Industries Ltd., which is based in Melbourne, Australia, has built a reputation as the manufacturer of one of the best lap siding brands in the world. HardiePlank is thicker than the average lap siding, and it has more texture. These attributes make it a better protector for building facades than most brands currently in the market. Consisting of Beaded Cedarmill, Colonial Roughsawn, Rustic Cedar, and Select Cedarmill, HardiePlank offers a healthy range of finishing and color choices.

The 30-year warranty that covers Hardie products is non-prorated, which means that Home Exterior Systems will replace or repair the item free of charge if it is defective. In some cases, the company will pay the transportation costs associated with the repaired item or the replacement. While most non-prorated warranties are short, this one is exceptionally longenough to cover the typical mortgage period.

About Home Exterior Systems: Since 2003, Home Exterior Systems, LLC has provided exterior home improvement services to residents in the Houston metropolitan area. Its products and services, besides the aforementioned HardiePlank lap siding, include window and door replacements, roofing, powerwashing, and deck and patio construction. Founded by home improvement veteran Jay Sanchez, the company is the recipient of several honors, which include the 2010 ServiceMagic Home Pro of the Year Award, the 2010 and 2011 Excellence Awards from the Better Business Bureau, 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award, and the Best of Houzz 2014 badge for Service. Home Exterior Systems is headquartered at 19731 Lake Stone Court, Tomball, Texas 77377. To request a quote or services, the company can be reached by dialing 281-542-9577.

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LENEXA, KS (PRWEB) September 16, 2014

Ho-hum, boring home exteriors are out. According to national color expert Kate Smith, a consultant for DaVinci Roofscapes, "mixing up" the textures on the outside of a house adds curb appeal and personality to a home.

For homeowners wishing to mix textures on the home exterior, Smith recommends following the FRESH approach. "Start by looking at the fixed features of the home --- such as the foundation material, chimney structure or walkways --- to determine the basic common color or color cast that will link all your materials together," says Smith, president of Sensational Color. "Next, look for commonalities in the regional colors for your home and the environment near your home."

One family that successfully mixed textures during a home renovation is the Butlers of Brock, Nebraska.

After almost a quarter of a century with wood shingles overhead, the Butlers decided to "shake up" their roof. Rather than simply replace their cedar shakes, the homeowners opted for a combination of metal and polymer shake tiles on their roof to complement the brick, cedar, and copper textures on the home's exterior.

The Butlers chose a DaVinci Roofscapes Multi-Width Shake roof in a Mountain blend of three brown tones of color for the top of their roof with an aging artisan metal secondary roof underneath and capping off dormer windows. The home's siding features both real cedar and brick accents, and the gutters and garage doors are made of copper.

"With each rain and wind storm we were losing pieces of our original wood shingles from the roof," says homeowner Kim Butler. "We started searching online for long-lasting roofs and discovered the polymer shake tiles from DaVinci. At the same time we remembered the appeal of steel roofs we'd seen in Montana. Somehow we knew we wanted to combine the two products.

"We really like how metals patina with age to give a rustic look. With a steel roof and copper gutters, we believe the slow progression of the patinas will bring long-term beauty and durability to our home. Add in the DaVinci composite shakes and we have a winning combination."

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According to Smith, the Butlers are right on the mark with the trend of mixing textures. "They did this perfectly," says Smith. "The homeowners were able to bring together so many different textures and colors seamlessly because they took into consideration the whole house and the surroundings while they stayed within one color family. From the dark window frames to the roughhewn cedar shutters to the smooth metal roofing, the style of their home beautifully lends itself to the use of multiple textures."

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