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Off-the-radar lodges of Latin America

Vaya Adventures founder Jim Lutz shares his short list of distinctive lodgings in seven Central and South American countries and why these relatively undiscovered gems deserve a visit.

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Situated on the Chiloe archipelago in Chilean Patagonia is an avant-garde, 12-room luxury hotel created of local materials to blend with an off-the-beaten-track landscape dotted about with houses built on stilts. While few people know about this region or include it in their trip to Chile, colonial-era wooden churches in Achao, Chonchi and Quinchao are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Boasting stunning modern design embellished with local folk art, this hideaway sits on a private peninsula on mythic Lake Titicaca in the high Andes, with four acres of grounds and two private beaches enjoyed from 18 lake-view accommodations, wrap-around terraces and a private jetty. The lodge offers outstanding packages that include meals and excursions to local cultural and historical sites, such as Taquile Island and nearby towns and villages.

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By Emily Farlow

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Chapel Hill Elementary School, in DeKalb County, is looking for volunteers to help give the school a makeover.

Georgia United Credit Union chose Chapel Hill from among 752 nominations for its School Crashers makeover, which brings community volunteers together to improve the school.

Georgia United and Chapel Hill are looking for volunteers to help paint and landscape, or donate supplies such as paint and plants, or money for extra school improvements such as benches and stage curtains.

The School Crashers event is scheduled for July 25-26, and those interested in volunteering can visit the School Crashers web page.

Updated every Friday, Mark Arum tells us where we can find construction, events and anything else to slow us down on the roads this weekend.

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A controversial wind farm would ruin the countryside and lead to a forest of turbines being built across the Powys/Shropshire border, councillors have claimed.

Powys County Council unanimously objected to a planning application for nine wind turbines near Dolfor, Newtown, claiming it would industrialise a historic and beautiful landscape.

The council's planning committee listed seven reasons for its objection, including an unacceptable impact on the character of the landscape, especially on Glog Hill, the Kerry Ridgeway and the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an unacceptable visual impact on many public rights of way and other land especially Glyndwr's Way and the Kerry Hill ridge and an unacceptable adverse impact on cultural heritage assets.

They also said they had insufficient information to demonstrate that noise can be managed, that the development would not have an unacceptable adverse impact on highway safety, that a safe access from the A483 could be secured to serve the proposed development and on the impact on biodiversity.

Applicant RWE Innogy UK Ltd has appealed to the Planning Inspectorate on the grounds of non-determination and the councillors agreed to give delegated powers to the councils development management with the chairman and vice chairman of planning to amend or withdraw objections reasons if extra information be provided.

Members who visited the site before the meeting, were told the nine turbines proposed would be erected on land south of Dolfor and near to Llanbadarn Fynydd incorporating some common and crown land.

The turbines would have a maximum tip height of 126m and there would also be a substation, anemometer mast, access tracks and a construction compound.

Construction will take about 16 months and the life of the windfarm would be 20 to 25 years.

Objections were received from many consultees including Natural Resources Wales, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire Wildlife Trusts, Transport Wales, Powys Highways, Cadw, various community councils across the area and 138 letters were received from members of the public.

The committee heard from Councillor John Brunt who said this was the seventh application in a small area and if approved it would set a precedent, setting off an avalanche of applications leading to a forest of wind turbines.

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MOREHOUSE PARISH (KTVE/KARD) -- The Morehouse Parish School District had been trying to form a budget reduction plan since February.

Even as recently as Fall 2013, they were talking about declaring a general fund emergency.

Now, administrators said the dust has settled and even though the landscape of the district has changed, school leaders said it will take them into the future.

A new reality is settling in for the Morehouse Parish School District.

No one was at work on Monday, beginning a new four-day school and work week, part of a budget reduction plan that took months to approve.

The school board last Tuesday approved a more than $42 million budget, putting them back in the green, according to the superintendent.

"It came from a lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifices that were made by everyone here in Morehouse Parish. Everybody had to give up of something," said Superintendent Dr. George Noflin.

To save the more than $3 million they needed, 36 positions were cut from the district.

Many employees took a one-month cut from their salaries.

Elementary school grades were consolidated, making schools like Henry V. Adams and Cherry Ridge only Pre-K through 2nd Grade schools and Oak Hill and Pine Grove only 3rd through 5th Grade schools.

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San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) July 09, 2014

Linda Hepler, Account Executive for HOME of Texas (HOME), a Residential Warranty Company, LLC affiliate, will be available at the 2014 Sunbelt Builders Show this July at San Antonios JW Marriott to answer questions and provide information on any of the numerous builder warranty and builders risk insurance services provided by one of Texas leading new home warranty companies.

The Sunbelt Builders Show is one of the largest building industry events in North America and is wholly owned and operated by the Texas Association of Builders. Imagine an event powerful enough to lead an industry and reshape communities across the region. Sunbelt 2014 is a gathering of thousands of residential construction professionals from every sector of the housing industry. Every year, more than 2,500 leaders in residential and multifamily housing, remodeling, finance and management come together to share the latest information, exchange ideas, and foster lasting personal and professional relationships.

Sunbelt 2014 focuses on innovation and growth for attendees and exhibitors. The show offers a forward-thinking and fresh look at the construction industry, design, new products, and the latest lifestyle trends. Sunbelt 2014 is equally about creating opportunities, more value, and inspiring those in the housing industry. No other event delivers the same return on investment and quality of buyers from every segment of the residential construction industry. On exhibit will be innovative tools and services that strengthen the industry and help build communities.

To learn how new home warranties from HOME of Texas can positively impact business, simplify risk management, and enhance marketing strategy, stop by HOME booth #808.

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Residential Warranty Company, LLC is a leading provider of builder warranties. Builders seeking options in coverage, sensible home warranty protection, and assistance in dealing with customer service, choose RWC. In business for over 30 years, RWC has warranted over 3 million homes and its Insurer is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best. An extensive menu of choices in both home warranties and general liability insurance is available, enabling builders to reduce their liability and increase the marketability of their homes.

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HOME of Texas is one of Texas oldest and largest providers of written insured new home warranties, providing homeowners with a strong foundation of security for their homes. HOME has created a menu of warranties and service options through a network of affiliated companies. The result is comprehensive coverage and effective risk management for the greatest long-term stability.

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Better at Home provides services to help seniors stay independent.

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The goal of the provincial government is now to keep seniors living comfortably in their own homes, with the proper supports, for as long as they are able.

Recently, Health Minister Terry Lake announced an additional $2 million in funding for United Ways Better at Home program, which provides non-medical supports to help seniors remain independent in their homes for as long as possible.

Seniors have given so much to our lives and our communities and government is committed to supporting them to remain in their homes and out of hospital as long as possible, said Lake, who made the announcement at a symposium for seniors organized by ONCORE, a Better at Home service provider.

The services provided by the Better at Home program reflect the ministrys strategic focus on strengthening home and community care.

To date, government has provided $22 million in funding to enhance and support the operations of the Better at Home program, which now operates in 60 communities throughout B.C.

One of those communities is Maple Ridge. Some of the local services include:

- Transportation services tailored to meet the needs of seniors who are living in their own homes and require transportation to medical appointments. Shopping services encourage seniors to accompany volunteers on shopping outings.

- Visiting services provides friendly visits to seniors in their homes.

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