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Contact Toys for Tots 262-633-1379 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 to 11:30 a.m. for more information. Toys for Tots is located at 800 Center St., the same hours. Toys and supplies also can be dropped off at any fire station east of the interstate, Kortendick's Hardware and Wells Fargo Bank on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Dress for Success Racine

The mission of Dress for Success Racine is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Job-ready women come to Dress for Success Racine by referral from a range of nonprofit or job placement agencies. Each client receives one suit for her interview or job fair and additional clothing when she becomes employed. Every woman deserves a success story.

What we need:

Donations are accepted by appointment at 5540 Durand Ave., Suite B-296, Racine. Call 262-898-5530 to make a donation appointment or for more information. More information is also available at http://www.dressforsuccess.org/racine.

Racine Theatre Guild

Call Beth or Doug at 262-633-1250 or stop by 2519 Northwestern Ave. from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays. For further information on RTG, visit http://www.racinetheatre.org.

River Bend Nature Center

Donations may be dropped off at the River Bend Nature Center located at 3600 N. Green Bay Road, Caledonia, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding items, programs or volunteer opportunities please feel free to call us at 262-639-1515 or email info@riverbendnaturecenterracine.org.

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Published: Monday, May 5, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 3:49 p.m.

Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway:

Crews are widening Interstate 75 to six lanes north of the Sumter Boulevard interchange in North Port.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Watch for signals and barricades. Lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an intelligent transportation system.

I-75 at Fruitville Road, Laurel Road, Jacaranda Road and Sumter Boulevard. Crews replacing overhead signs. Lane closures between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard and Laurel Road. Crews installing lights. No lane closures expected.

U.S. 41 from the city of Venice to University Parkway. Various repairs to inlets and curbs. Lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

U.S. 41 at Hudson Bayou bridge in Sarasota. Crews installing new values on water main. Lane closures from 9 p.m. today to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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According to the Becker County Master Gardeners, May is the time that most flowering annuals are available as sturdy seedlings at garden center and nurseries but many will grow just as well or even better when you seed them directly into the garden.

Zinnias, cosmos, bachelors buttons, California poppies and marigolds are good examples of annuals that grow rapidly from seed. But if you want annuals for containers, buy well developed transplants that will look good the minute you pot them up.

Early May is a good time to plant grass seed, but for good results you need to rough up the soil first. Unfortunately, this exposes crabgrass and other weed seeds that will sprout right along with your new grass.

To stop most weed seeds, apply a specially formulated version of pre-emergence herbicide right after seeding. The label must state clearly that its meant for newly seeded lawns, otherwise it will kill desired grass seeds, too.

Attract butterflies to your yard by planting many good nectar-producing flowers. Include coneflowers, Russian sage, Joe-Pye weed, butterfly weed (Asclepsias), beebalm, catmint, Mexican sunflower, and single or semi-double zinnias.

Though butterfly larvae (caterpillars) may feed on your plants, dont use any insecticides in the garden. And dont put up butterfly houses unless you enjoy them as garden art butterflies will never inhabit them.

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The national government has intensified cloud-seeding operations and allotted P1.3 billion for the construction of small-scale irrigation systems in the face of the dry weather expected to hit the country starting next month, Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said yesterday.

Authorities recently cautioned the public to brace for the El Nio dry weather phenomenon which may last until the first quarter of 2015. The weather phenomenon, characterized by reduced rainfall, may dry up farmlands, reservoirs, and waterways around the country.

The government is taking concerted action to ensure food security for our citizens and to mitigate the possible effects of the projected onset of the El Nio weather phenomenon in the country, Coloma said.

Coloma said the Department of Agriculture (DA) is coordinating with the Department of Science and Technology and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to intensify cloud-seeding operations to induce rain in major watersheds and drought-affected farming communities.

So far, the Bureau of Soils and Water Management has undertaken 15 such operation over the rain-deprived municipalities of Aglipay, Maddela, and Nagtipunan, and the Magat Watershed areas in Isabela, to save some 4,155 hectares of corn farms in the province.

The DA is setting up small water impounding facilities and building and repairing irrigation systems. It is also providing shallow tube wells and drought-tolerant crop varieties to the farmers.

On concerns that food prices may rise during the dry season, Coloma said the Department of Trade and Industry will be monitoring the prices and prevent any market violations.

Meantime, Malacaang reminded the public to conserve not only water but electricity as well. Government agencies should implement energy conservation measures, including limiting the use of aircondition units in offices, Coloma said.

Water saving ideas

Meanwhile, an environmental group, the Ecowaste Coalition, urged the public to heed the governments call to cut down on water consumption to avoid a possible water crisis.

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Rob Nelson stands just outside the arc of a sprinkler and looks over 18,000 square feet of new turf that will be ready to harvest this week.

The manager of Southern Turf Hawaii, which first put down roots on Kaiminani Drive in November, Nelson just needs a customer.

As the sprinklers soak 3 acres of new grass at the farm, Nelson isnt worried about finding someone interested in purchasing his 2-by-4-foot squares of green, which run between $2 and $3 a square foot. Thats because Southern Turf Hawaii the biggest sod farm in the state with operations on Oahu and Maui has been shipping sod over on barges to meet Big Island demand.

The landscapers are busy, said Nelson, whose background is in golf course management on Oahu, Kauai and Lanai.

The Southern Turf Hawaii sign is a new sight on Kaiminani, but the company isnt new to the state. In business for two decades, stores on Oahu and Maui specialize in sod for residential, commercial, retail and golf course projects, including two current projects for golf courses on Maui and Lanai. And while Southern Turf Hawaii is used to having landscapers reserve sod by thousands of square yards months in advance, it also offers single 2-by-4-foot squares to the do-it-yourself homeowner.

The company supplies Lowes in Kona and The Home Depot on both sides of the island.

The 5.5 acres of leased land used to have plumerias growing on it. The property has been graded and covered with a layer of fine gravel, plastic and sod. A home on the lower acreage serves as Nelsons residence and a barn is in the planning stages. A water tank serves as an emergency backup in case county sources fail. Sod would be dead in three days if water sources failed, Nelson said.

People are stopping by now, asking questions. How do I do it? Were here to help, Nelson says. This is foreign to a lot of homeowners.

One method called plugging can help landscapers save money. By cutting up the sheets of sod into plugs, theyll only need a fifth of the turf that would be needed for a full layer. Once in the ground, the sod will spread quickly to cover bare ground.

Come buy only what you can put down in one day, Nelson recommends.

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Dave Kuypers is pleased to just be opening his course.

Kuypers, the superintendent of Cutten Fields in Guelph, Ont., has struggled with ice damage on much of the green.

Golfers will be out playing this weekend, he says. They wont be putting on greens though.

Cutten Fields, a historic private course, is one of numerous Ontario golf facilities that faced an unusual amount of damage from ice and the extreme cold that occurred through to the end of March.

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Most golf courses are open in April in Ontario. This year many are just opening in coming days, while others have opened with damaged greens that are brown because the Poa annua grass died after being under ice for more than 45 straight days.

Owen Russell knew he had a problem when the smell hit him.

Russell, the superintendent at Markland Woods in Etobicoke, Ont. for the past eight years, ventured out on his course in February, worried about the impact of ice and cold on his clubs greens. Like many superintendents concerned about how the coldest winter in the last three decades would affect his course, Russell drilled through the ice to see what was happening with the grass underneath.

I knew from the smell that we had a problem, he says. It smelled bad, sort of like rotten eggs.

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Leola, PA (PRWEB) May 04, 2014

Looking to build a deck this summer? Or maybe redo landscaping? Come out to Eagle Wing Business Network (EWBN)s Open House Cookout to celebrate the opening of their new location and to talk to local home professionals about these exciting opportunities.

The open house is an exciting two day free event on Friday May 16 from 12-7pm, and Saturday May 17 from 10am-4pm. Be sure to grab a hot dog and browse different home show display areas featuring outdoor kitchens, landscaping, gazebos, grills and much more. This event will feature work from Country Lane Gazebos, LanChester Grill and Hearth, EWBN, York Building Products and Greenway Fence and Rail Supply. All of the companies will have employees available to answer any questions attendants may have.

Along with food and fun, amazing promotions can be found for landscaping and other summer renovation projects.

Come to 179 W. Main St, Leola, PA 17540 on May 16 from 12-7pm or May 17 from 10am-4pm. Should any questions arise, call Reuben Stoltzfus at 717.556.0741.

Eagles Wings Business Network has more than 30 years of specialized landscaping experience and close to 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Reuben Stoltzfus, owner of EWBN, along with his family have dedicated their careers to building any style indoor and outdoor living structures and facilities. Customers have stated they are the best in the industry. EWBN will help unlock the potential of the clients property by transforming regular spaces into fun and exciting places to relax and unwind with family and friends. EWBN specializes in patios, walkways, landscapes, hardscaping, decks and deck roofing, home additions, maintenance services and more.

For more information please visit: http://www.ewbn.net.

Media Contact Reuben Stoltzfus 717-556-0741 info(at)ewbn(dot)net

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CUMBERLAND Local businessman George Merling wants to expand his investment in Cumberland by adding a recreational park along South Johnson Street, complete with a 50-kayak boat dock, vendor stations and a restaurant.

However, his early attempts and access to the levee and river have left him wondering if he will receive cooperation from city officials for his project.

If they let me, I will put in park benches, a couple gazebos, clean it out and make it nice. It will be first-class and on my money, said Merling.

Merling is the owner of Merling Sports at 100 Beall St. His sports souvenir and memorabilia store, which also sells merchandise online, is located in the 15,000-square-foot, three-story brick structure that was the former location of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

This project could add around 20 jobs for the city, said Merling, With some help, I can do it.

Mayor Brian Grim thinks that Merling has an interesting plan.

His ideas and vision is promising. We have to see if we can work through the hurdles, said Grim.

With his business and parking lot located along the Potomac River right off Interstate 68, Merling saw an opportunity. He noticed that the stretch of flat water that runs from the Allegany County Fairgrounds to the Blue Bridge dam is conducive for boating.

Its the most gorgeous 5-mile float. Its perfect for families, said Merling, an avid fisherman.

Merling wants to add steps and a railing up the levee and a wooden ramp down to the waters edge to be used as a boat dock. With a parking lot adjacent to his business, he would add vendors and eventually a restaurant on the second floor of his building.The top of the levee would also become a natural walking path that would connect to George Washingtons Headquarters and the foot bridge to Canal Place.

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