Because of weather conditions and other issues, the contractor will not do stormwater work in the Commerce St. and S. 9th St. intersection this weekend. This stormwater work will be rescheduled. Crews will start signals, electrical work and track installation on Commerce Street from S. 7th St. to I-705 on Monday, Feb 22.

First, crews will do signals and electrical work at the S. 7th St. intersection and for the track and Old City Hall Station. Then, the contractor will install track from S. 7th St. to I-705. This work includes removing asphalt, moving rail into place, pouring concrete around the rail, and paving. Starting on Feb 22, the southbound lane on Commerce St. will be closed from I-705 to S. 9th St. Commerce St. will be closed to thru-traffic from S. 9th St. to S. 7th St. Local access and access to driveways will be maintained. The detour route from I-705 is Stadium Way north to Broadway or St. Helens or take an earlier exit (City Center exit). Please allow extra time to reach your destination thank you.

We will provide more information about the schedule and location of the stormwater work on Commerce St. This work is expected to start in the S. 9th St. and Commerce St. intersection during a weekend.

COVID-19.The health and safety of all workers on Sound Transits construction sites are of utmost importance to us. Our contractors have primary responsibility for their wellbeing while working on our projects. Sound Transit is actively working with the contractors and construction management teams on all our projects to assure that public health guidelines are being followed.

Construction and traffic restrictions on Commerce Street.

As soon as Feb 22.

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HERE ARE a few things I learned about squirrels, breadcrumbing and the search for work while waiting for baseball season to start. ...

One benefit from working from home has been discovering how many neighbors you have living around you and Im not talking about the human ones.

Take the gray squirrels that scurried across the ice-crusted snow in my front yard last week. They have been my co-workers over the past 11 months I have worked from home. Turkeys and deer sometime stop by, too.

Recently, I did play-by-play from my dining room office tracking one squirrel bounding across my yards natural area and retaining wall, up one tree and then another, across the driveway and out of sight. It went something like this:

He grabs the nut. Oh no! The nut is rolling down the hill. Saves it at the cliff. Climbs up the hill. Up the first foot of the tree. Recalculate. To the second tree, No third, fourth tree. Down the hill. Over the pavement...Out of sight. Oh, were going to miss the squirrel.

Not sure if I amused my wife or scared her. Maybe both.

So I decided to check in with the squirrel experts at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

Theyre taking in the view as well.

All day long I have the opportunity to observe wildlife in my back yard, which if I wasnt basically quarantining at home, I wouldnt have that opportunity, said wildlife specialist Matt Tarr.

I think it provides a unique opportunity to maybe slow down a bit and just observe whats going on around them and begin to appreciate their yard is home to a lot of other critters other than themselves, Tarr said.

He rattled off a roll call of bird species, including blue jays and goldfinches, along with at least five squirrels he was staring at from his house in Gilmanton Iron Works as we talked last week.

Thats more than the 15 human co-workers he would see if he werent working from home.

But none of them are begging me for food, said Tarr, who maintains a bird feeder.

The squirrel population is benefiting from a pretty mild winter, he said, providing them with more opportunities to gather nuts and seeds.

And squirrels like to mate in January and February, so expect to spot a few more starting next month.

Waiting game

Since the flip of the calendar to 2021, one staffing agency is fielding more job openings to fill in New Hampshire.

Theres definitely some good optimism there, said Barry Roy, regional president at Robert Half, with offices in Manchester, Nashua and Portsmouth.

And more workers both new and old are being told to head back to their workplaces, he said.

He thinks the jobs market will improve as the year proceeds and vaccinations become more widespread.

The jobs picture still doesnt match a year ago when the market was very, very hot before COVID hit us, Roy said.

Hes right. New Hampshire isnt back to where it was pre-pandemic. For December, the state reported there were 37,330 fewer Granite Staters employed compared with December 2019. There were 10,020 more unemployed people and another 27,310 who left the labor force.

Still others were working part-time or in a job paying less than before the pandemic hit last March.

His firm also released a national survey showing one-third of senior managers surveyed said their company was taking longer to hire new workers, known as breadcrumbing.

Its stringing folks along, right? Roy said.

Boston ranked second among 28 U.S. cities in drawing out hiring.

Its a competitive area with competitive companies with competitive talent with Boston home to larger companies that typically take longer to hire, Roy said. If you have someone you like and want to hire, dont wait too long.

Thats because 62% of professionals surveyed said they would lose interest in a job if they didnt hear back within two weeks of the initial interview.

New jobs site

People looking for a more outdoorsy lifestyle can scan the job openings on a website featuring the Mount Washington Valley area.

The site, workinthewhitemountains.com, already has received more than 9,200 unique visitors as of last week. About two-dozen employers have posted about 50 jobs on the site, which went live Oct. 30.

The main purpose of the website is to be a comprehensive resource for employers and potential employees for 2021 and beyond, said Charyl Reardon, president of the White Mountains Attractions Association.

Her organization joined a group of chambers of commerce in the effort, spending about $20,000 in CARES Act money to develop and support the website.

Folks from California, Florida, Virginia and New York have visited the site, showing the widespread geographic interest in the North Country.

Workforce realignment

You can earn a degree as a licensed nursing assistant at White Mountains Community College in Littleton, but you cant snag college credit for skiing.

I wish, college president Charles Lloyd said the other day.

Lloyd, who also oversees locations in Berlin and North Conway, is looking to create a higher profile for the Littleton location, which shares space with New Hampshire Employment Security and is within walking distance of Littletons charming Main Street. Hes pushing to get funds to construct a $7 million building out back that could offer classes as soon as spring 2023 in repairing blades for wind turbines an industry, Lloyd said, that could flourish under President Joe Biden.

We will be bringing diesel heavy equipment technology from Berlin, IT, foundational manufacturing, and industrial mechanics/energy technology (including electric vehicles, generations, and turbine maintenance), he said in an email following my recent visit to the colleges Littleton Academic Center.

And for those skiers, Cannon Mountain is only about a 20-minute drive south.

In the meantime, Lloyd is seeing more people over age 25 attending classes there, including workers displaced by the pandemic who previously worked in area hotels and restaurants now seeking a new career.

Theres really a workforce realignment, Lloyd said.

There are people that have either lost their jobs or had hours reduced that can be reskilled to align with open positions while we still need to work collaboratively with employers to recruit a workforce to the North Country and train them accordingly, he said. It is truly a team approach.

Lloyd also has been talking with Jim Kisch, president and CEO at Passumpsic Bank and chairperson of the Vermont Bankers Association, about lecturing at the college or out in the community.

I see like a workshop series or guest speakers; something fun, Lloyd said.

Whats Working, a series exploring solutions for New Hampshires workforce needs, is sponsored by the New Hampshire Solutions Journalism Lab at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications and is funded by Eversource, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, the New Hampshire College & University Council, Northeast Delta Dental and the New Hampshire Coalition for Business and Education.

Contact reporter Michael Cousineau at mcousineau@unionleader.com. To read stories in the series, visit unionleader.com/whatsworking.

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Brick Pavers Market Data and Acquisition Research Study with Trends and Opportunities 2019-2024,The study of Brick Pavers market is a compilation of the market of Brick Pavers broken down into its entirety on the basis of types, application, trends and opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, drivers and restraints, and a global outreach. The detailed study also offers a board interpretation of the Brick Pavers industry from a variety of data points that are collected through reputable and verified sources. Furthermore, the study sheds a lights on a market interpretations on a global scale which is further distributed through distribution channels, generated incomes sources and a marginalized market space where most trade occurs.

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Key players in the global Brick Pavers market covered in Chapter 12:,Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC,Redland Brick,Endicott,Watsontown Brick Company,Glen-Gery Corporation,GAULT STONE,Pine Hall Brick,Mansfield Brick & Supply,The Belden Brick Company,Taylor Clay Products,Interstate Brick,Bharat Bricks Industries,GENERAL SHALE,Acme Brick Company,Wienerberger,Belgard,Ibstock

In Chapter 4 and 14.1, on the basis of types, the Brick Pavers market from 2015 to 2025 is primarily split into:,General Brick Pavers,Wall Brick Pavers

In Chapter 5 and 14.2, on the basis of applications, the Brick Pavers market from 2015 to 2025 covers:,Patio,Walkways,Driveway,Civic plazas,Others

Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate, historic and forecast (2015-2025) of the following regions are covered in Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14:,North America (Covered in Chapter 7 and 14),United States,Canada,Mexico,Europe (Covered in Chapter 8 and 14),Germany,UK,France,Italy,Spain,Russia,Others,Asia-Pacific (Covered in Chapter 9 and 14),China,Japan,South Korea,Australia,India,Southeast Asia,Others,Middle East and Africa (Covered in Chapter 10 and 14),Saudi Arabia,UAE,Egypt,Nigeria,South Africa,Others,South America (Covered in Chapter 11 and 14),Brazil,Argentina,Columbia,Chile,Others,Regional scope can be customized

For a global outreach, the Brick Pavers study also classifies the market into a global distribution where key market demographics are established based on the majority of the market share. The following markets that are often considered for establishing a global outreach are North America, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World. Depending on the study, the following markets are often interchanged, added, or excluded as certain markets only adhere to certain products and needs.

Here is a short glance at what the study actually encompasses:,Study includes strategic developments, latest product launches, regional growth markers and mergers & acquisitions,Revenue, cost price, capacity & utilizations, import/export rates and market share,Forecast predictions are generated from analytical data sources and calculated through a series of in-house processes.

However, based on requirements, this report could be customized for specific regions and countries.

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Some Point of Table of Content:

Chapter One: Brick Pavers Introduction and Market Overview

Chapter Two: Executive Summary

Chapter Three: Industry Chain Analysis

Chapter Four: Global Brick Pavers Market, by Type

Chapter Five: Brick Pavers Market, by Application

Chapter Six: Global Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Regions

Chapter Seven: North America Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter Eight: Europe Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter Nine: Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter Ten: Middle East and Africa Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter Eleven: South America Brick Pavers Market Analysis by Countries

Chapter Twelve: Competitive Landscape 12.1 Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC 12.1.1 Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC Basic Information 12.1.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.1.3 Michelmersh Brick Holdings PLC Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.2 Redland Brick 12.2.1 Redland Brick Basic Information 12.2.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.2.3 Redland Brick Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.3 Endicott 12.3.1 Endicott Basic Information 12.3.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.3.3 Endicott Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.4 Watsontown Brick Company 12.4.1 Watsontown Brick Company Basic Information 12.4.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.4.3 Watsontown Brick Company Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.5 Glen-Gery Corporation 12.5.1 Glen-Gery Corporation Basic Information 12.5.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.5.3 Glen-Gery Corporation Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.6 GAULT STONE 12.6.1 GAULT STONE Basic Information 12.6.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.6.3 GAULT STONE Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.7 Pine Hall Brick 12.7.1 Pine Hall Brick Basic Information 12.7.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.7.3 Pine Hall Brick Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.8 Mansfield Brick & Supply 12.8.1 Mansfield Brick & Supply Basic Information 12.8.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.8.3 Mansfield Brick & Supply Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.9 The Belden Brick Company 12.9.1 The Belden Brick Company Basic Information 12.9.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.9.3 The Belden Brick Company Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.10 Taylor Clay Products 12.10.1 Taylor Clay Products Basic Information 12.10.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.10.3 Taylor Clay Products Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.11 Interstate Brick 12.11.1 Interstate Brick Basic Information 12.11.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.11.3 Interstate Brick Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.12 Bharat Bricks Industries 12.12.1 Bharat Bricks Industries Basic Information 12.12.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.12.3 Bharat Bricks Industries Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.13 GENERAL SHALE 12.13.1 GENERAL SHALE Basic Information 12.13.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.13.3 GENERAL SHALE Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.14 Acme Brick Company 12.14.1 Acme Brick Company Basic Information 12.14.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.14.3 Acme Brick Company Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.15 Wienerberger 12.15.1 Wienerberger Basic Information 12.15.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.15.3 Wienerberger Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.16 Belgard 12.16.1 Belgard Basic Information 12.16.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.16.3 Belgard Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020 12.17 Ibstock 12.17.1 Ibstock Basic Information 12.17.2 Brick Pavers Product Introduction 12.17.3 Ibstock Production, Value, Price, Gross Margin 2015-2020

Chapter Thirteen: Industry Outlook continued

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List of tablesList of Tables and Figures Figure Product Picture of Brick Pavers Table Product Specification of Brick Pavers Table Brick Pavers Key Market Segments Table Key Players Brick Pavers Covered Figure Global Brick Pavers Market Size, 2015 2025 Table Different Types of Brick Pavers Figure Global Brick Pavers Value ($) Segment by Type from 2015-2020 Figure Global Brick Pavers Market Share by Types in 2019 Table Different Applications of Brick Pavers Figure Global Brick Pavers Value ($) Segment by Applications from 2015-2020 Figure Global Brick Pavers Market Share by Applications in 2019 Figure Global Brick Pavers Market Share by Regions in 2019 Figure North America Brick Pavers Production Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Europe Brick Pavers Production Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Production Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Middle East and Africa Brick Pavers Production Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure South America Brick Pavers Production Value ($) and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Table Global COVID-19 Status and Economic Overview Figure Global COVID-19 Status Figure COVID-19 Comparison of Major Countries Figure Industry Chain Analysis of Brick Pavers Table Upstream Raw Material Suppliers of Brick Pavers with Contact Information Table Major Players Headquarters, and Service Area of Brick Pavers Figure Major Players Production Value Market Share of Brick Pavers in 2019 Table Major Players Brick Pavers Product Types in 2019 Figure Production Process of Brick Pavers Figure Manufacturing Cost Structure of Brick Pavers Figure Channel Status of Brick Pavers Table Major Distributors of Brick Pavers with Contact Information Table Major Downstream Buyers of Brick Pavers with Contact Information Table Global Brick Pavers Value ($) by Type (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Value Share by Type (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Value Share by Type (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Production by Type (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Production Share by Type (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Production Share by Type (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Value ($) and Growth Rate of General Brick Pavers (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Value ($) and Growth Rate of Wall Brick Pavers (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Price by Type (2015-2020) Figure Downstream Market Overview Table Global Brick Pavers Consumption by Application (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Consumption Market Share by Application (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption Market Share by Application (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption and Growth Rate of Patio (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption and Growth Rate of Walkways (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption and Growth Rate of Driveway (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption and Growth Rate of Civic plazas (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Consumption and Growth Rate of Others (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Global Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) and Growth (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Sales by Regions (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Sales Market Share by Regions (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) by Regions (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Regions (2015-2020) Table Global Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2015 Table Global Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2019 Figure North America Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Europe Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Asia-Pacific Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Middle East and Africa Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure South America Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure North America COVID-19 Status Figure North America COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Major Distribution Figure North America Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) and Growth (2015-2020) Table North America Brick Pavers Sales by Countries (2015-2020) Table North America Brick Pavers Sales Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Table North America Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) by Countries (2015-2020) Table North America Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Figure United States Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Canada Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Mexico Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Europe COVID-19 Status Figure Europe COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Major Distribution Figure Europe Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) and Growth (2015-2020) Table Europe Brick Pavers Sales by Countries (2015-2020) Table Europe Brick Pavers Sales Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Table Europe Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) by Countries (2015-2020) Table Europe Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Figure Germany Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure UK Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure France Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Italy Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Spain Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Russia Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Asia Pacific COVID-19 Status Figure Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) and Growth (2015-2020) Table Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Sales by Countries (2015-2020) Table Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Sales Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Table Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) by Countries (2015-2020) Table Asia Pacific Brick Pavers Revenue Market Share by Countries (2015-2020) Figure China Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure Japan Brick Pavers Sales and Growth Rate (2015-2020) Figure South Korea Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure India Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Southeast Asia Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Australia Brick Pavers Sales and Growth (2015-2020) Figure Middle East Brick Pavers Revenue (M USD) and Growth (2015-2020) continued

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Jean LindamoodCar and Driver

From the May 1981 issue of Car and Driver.

Dateline: Snow Belt, U.S.A. Undoubtedly, American Motors' 1981 Eagle SX/4 Sport is great for winter driving in a city like Ann Arbor, which is notorious for its abominable road upkeep. The four-wheel-drive SX/4's sure-footed grip is comforting when surrounding cars get stuck in their driveways and slide sideways through the slush. But to satisfy the Stump Jumpers and Brush Busters of America, the SX/4 needs to be put through more strenuous paces.

I have a five-acre field and some woods, and it seemed that the best approach to the Eaglet would be just to take the sucker out there in the field and bury it. Then I'd go and get the old Dodge Power Wagon and pull the SX/4 back out on the road, where, of course, it belonged. After the pantywaist city slickers in the office (who "needed" it to get home to urban apartments) had a chance to drive it, I managed to get the car for a weekend.

The weather couldn't have been better. The sky had been dumping four inches of snow every other day or so for about two weeks, and the accumulation out in the field along the fence row was knee-deep. We had to knock down the snowbank that the plow had thrown up across the logging road into the woods before we could get in. The Dodge was ready nearby, its "snatchem" strap in place. My husband, Tom, was watching for traffic coming up over the hill as I hurtled the Eagle over the snowbank and into the woods. False start.

Jean LindamoodCar and Driver

"We might not make it as far as the field," I shouted. Tom grinned. I backed out over the bank, got a little running start, and heave-hoed over the hill, through the woods, into the field, and honked right around into Turn One.

By this time, my mind was changed about burying the car. I didn't want to get stuck, because I had forgotten to put my ten-buckle boots on over my tennies. Naturally, that's when I got stuck. When you're four-wheeling, it's just such a moment of indecision that will get you every time. I'm a girl, but even I know that when the goin' gets rough, it's balls out or die.

So there it died, the absolute furthest from the road it could possibly be. I rocked the car back and forth, thinking, "The truck might not even make it out here," and then of the last $40 wrecker bill we paid to have the Power Wagon pulled out of a muck hole a mile off the road.

Jean LindamoodCar and Driver

Tom slogged through the field toward me, grinning. The snow was literally up to the sills, and if you looked back at the two-track around the field you could see the flat spot down the center that the undercarriage had carved out. We kicked snow from around the wheels, rocked a little more, and proceeded to blast off once again. Tom was bummed. He wanted to tryout his new snatchem. "Well, your Eagle won't haul a cord of wood." he said in defense of the Dodge. Right. Tom. "Let me try it now." he said. Right, Tom.

The SX/4 is a fun vehicle to drive, although four-wheel-drive truck junkies might need to be weaned gradually from their daily fixes of header roar and high-altitude jostling and turbulence. And drivers of a more civilized persuasion might wish for stiffer shocks to control the Eagle's pitch and body roll over wavy pavement surfaces, and for better seats: the SX/4's lack thigh and lateral support and are tilted back at an uncomfortably odd angle.

Jean LindamoodCar and Driver

Another negative feature of the Eagle is its relatively low, 17-mpg EPA city-mileage rating. AMC has addressed this deficiency with a new transfer-case shifter it calls "Select Drive" and offers it as a $159 option. The two-handed operation of a dash-mounted control switch will cause two vacuum-actuated spline clutches to disengage: one stops power to the front axle's driveshaft, the other splits the connection between the front wheels. Voil, a two-wheel-drive car.

Select Drive is unique in that the Eagle's four-wheel-drive mode is available anytime. When you flick your selector switch you can cruise on dry pavement in four-wheel drive without tearing up the front end. And in contrast with a part-time four-by-four vehicle, there are no hubs to unlock when switching to two-wheel drive.

Jean LindamoodCar and Driver

There is no EPA mileage advantage in the Eagle's two-wheel-drive mode, but AMC estimates a 10 percent real-world mileage improvement over four-wheel-drive operation. That makes for a substantial improvement over the low-teens fuel economy of most big four-by-four trucks, so if you're in it for the sport of off-road travel and don't really need the cargo area, this SX/4 is for you. And for off-road dilettantes, the Select Drive option is one more button to play with.

SPECIFICATIONS

1981 AMC Eagle SX/4

VEHICLE TYPEfront-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED$10,616 (base price: $7,119)

ENGINE TYPEpushrod 12-valve inline-6, iron block and head, 1x2-bbl carburetorDisplacement258 in3, 4230 cm3Power100 hp @ 3400 rpm

TRANSMISSION3-speed automatic

DIMENSIONSWheelbase: 97.2 inLength: 166.6 inCurb weight: 3340 lb

C/DTEST RESULTS60 mph: 15.6 sec1/4 mile: 20.0 sec @ 69 mphTop speed: 92 mphBraking, 700 mph: 210 ftRoadholding, 282-ft-dia skidpad: 0.72 g

C/DFUEL ECONOMYObserved: 14 mpg

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Champaign, Ill. (WCIA)

Its been kind of hard, like the wheels start spinning on the snow, Nigel Blanton, Champaign resident, said.

Were starting to see more pavement on main roads, but secondary roads still have piles of snow. Making it nearly impossible for people to get around.

Plow drivers across Central Illinois have been hard at work since yesterday, but there are some areas they havent been able to tackle yet.

I spoke to a man in Champaign who was outside for more than two and a half hours trying to clear snow from his car. Earlier today, Blanton said he still had a bit more to go.

He had been cleaning his car off for hours and still had to try to clear his sidewalk to receive his mail, while hes grateful the main roads are becoming clearer, he says its difficult for him to even get his car to a main road with how bad the roads are by his house.

I still have to work tonight, like early in the morning so I was like got to get it now, before it gets too late, Blanton said.

A lot of residential areas and secondary roads were so covered with snow earlier today, it was hard to tell where the road was, so two teenage girls took matters into their own hands.

Well to be honest theres just so much snow everywhere and the snow plows arent doing it, so I guess its up to us, Julia Blakely said.

One of the girls mom had slid in the snow earlier, so they wanted to do their part to help their neighborhood.

The girls were shoveling their snow covered road to try and help others on their street. The snow had made it difficult for people to even pull out of their driveway.

Snow plow crews were still out today trying to clear all the roads.

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As temperatures rise and the city begins to thaw out, the City of Chicago would like to warn residents of the dangers associated with melting snow and ice. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is continuing to coordinate response efforts with the Citys public safety and infrastructure departments and public partners to keep residents safe and informed. Residents seeking City offered services can contact 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov for assistance.

FLOODING FROM MELTING SNOW

Melting snow and ice can cause severe flooding on streets and damage to homes and businesses. Residents are urged to be aware of possible street flooding. Drivers who encounter a flooded roadway should turn around and not attempt to drive through it water six inches high can severely damage yourvehicle and cause it to stall.A flooded street can also hide dips, debris and other obstructions that can damage your car.

Residents should also be aware that flooding of homes is possible due to the large amount of snow that fell earlier this week. The OEMC and the Department of Water Management (DWM) provides the following tips to prevent flooding in the home:

ICE ON BUILDING STRUCTURES

In extreme temperatures, ice may form on building structures. Residents can take the following steps to prevent ice from building up on homes:

Additionally, property owners and building managers are advised to cordon areas underneath ice buildup and put caution signs warning of these conditions in order to make pedestrians aware of the potential for falling ice. Residents are also cautioned to clear the snow away from front and back porches or decks, as the added weight of snow and ice could compromise these structures.

CLEARING SNOW IN FRONT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) encourages businesses and residents to continue clearing snow from the sidewalk in front your residence or business and treat surfaces with salt. CDOT would like to remind business & property owners that when clearing snow off their property, it should not be pushed into a marked bike lane, crosswalk or bus stop.

SNOW REMOVAL AND LARGE SNOW PILES

The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) continues clearing snow from residential streets.Todays forecast of sun will work in favor of melting snow, which will help with relocation efforts.

DSS has crews in every ward removing and relocating snow to predetermined City-owned lots. DSS will prioritize snow piles around schools, hospitals, fire departments and police stations. DSS also has reinforcement equipment coming in to help and will readjust as necessary. Residents are asked to keep children away from the large piles of snow as DSS relocates it. To view the Citys snow fleet in real time visit chicagoshovels.org.

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A long-planned, $14.3 million project to replace the pavement along a five-mile stretch of state Route 78 through the city of Escondido, and also make safety and technology improvements, is getting underway this month.

The project will be overseen by Caltrans, the state Department of Transportation, and funded through SB 1, an increase in the states gasoline tax and vehicle registration fees dedicated to improvements to roads, freeways and bridges. The increased fees took effect in 2017 and 2018.

Construction on the project is expected to begin in earnest in mid-February, and continue until the expected completion date in early November, said Kareem Scarlett, project manager with Caltrans. The bulk of the work will be carried out at night, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, to minimize disruption to traffic in the area, and increase safety for workers.

The five-mile route of the project begins at SR-78 and Broadway, and heads south on Broadway to Washington Avenue, where it turns east. At Ash Street, the route turns south and the work will end at Flora Vista Street, a few blocks past Bear Valley Parkway.

Along with removing the existing pavement and replacing it with a longer-lasting overlay, workers will install 83 new curb ramps that comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA, said Stephen Welborn, a spokesman with the San Diego Caltrans office.

The project will also include new guardrails, traffic signal upgrades at 12 intersections, and the installation of fiber optic cable to enhance communication along the Caltrans roadway network. In addition, crews will install V2I modules, which will provide real-time traffic information to vehicles equipped with the latest telecommunications technology, Scarlett said.

Traffic lanes will be marked to let motorists know to share the lanes with bicyclists, known as sharrows, said Welborn.

Scarlett said the original engineering estimate for the project was $19 million, but bids came in lower than expected due to a slowdown in the construction industry related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The first phase of the project will be the replacement of curb ramps, Scarlett said, and crews will then begin removing and replacing sections of the roadway.

The Caltrans officials warned some of the work will be noisy, including backup alarms, jackhammering and saw-cutting.

The grinding operation (to remove existing pavement) is not quiet, Scarlett said.

The project should not result in road closures, said Welborn, although there may be temporary closures of driveways during the construction work. He said Caltrans will work with the city of Escondido, through social media and electronic message boards to provide updates about the work. Apartment complex managers will also be provided construction updates.

Well be reaching out to those folks and letting them knows whats going on, Scarlett said.

The V2I modules that will be installed during the project will be able to relay traffic information to vehicles equipped with the technology, such as Teslas, said Scarlett. Other manufacturers will also be including the technology with newer models, he said.

The module can provide real-time traffic information, such as telling drivers the optimum speed that will allow them to hit all green lights on their route.

Welborn said the units have been installed in several places in San Diego County, such as a dedicated bus lane on I-805, a car-pool lane on I-15, and units at Taylor Street and I-8. Nine Caltrans vehicles are currently equipped with V2I technology, and they can display wrong-way and speed limit messages, among other information.

Drivers should notice a much smoother ride on the section of SR-78 after the pavement is replaced. Scarlett said the crews will use a super strong type of asphalt, similar to material used on airport runways. The new roadway surface will last longer than the material currently in place.

A way better ride will come out of this project, Scarlett said.

The community has long been asking for improvements on this particular stretch of SR-78. Scarlett recalled giving a presentation 18 months ago to the Escondido Rotary Club, and audience members brought up the poor state of the road and asked when it would be fixed.

Were looking forward to constructing a facility that meets those standards, Scarlett said.

Members of the public who have questions or concerns about the SR-78 project can reach Caltrans at 619-688-6670.

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The winter months are a perfect time to grab a seat on your couch, prop your feet up with a warm blanket and relax. The days are shorter, temperatures are colder and more people focus on indoor activities.

But, injuries still happen during the winter due to weather changes, such as snow or ice, and an increase in winter sports activities. To help keep you and your family safe this winter, David B. Parker, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, provides information and insight into common orthopedic injuries during the colder months some tips on how to stay safe.

Driving on slippery winter roads isn't the only concern you face each year. It's easy to suffer an injury simply by walking on ice-covered surfaces, such as steps, porches, sidewalks and driveways.

"Most injuries one would expect are related to slips and falls," Dr. Parker says. "This can lead to a higher incidence of ankle, wrist, and even hip fractures in the general population."

What can you do? For starters, here are some tips on staying safe in icy weather. Dr. Parker also recommends these helpful tips.

"To prevent falls, I would say make sure you're taking extra precautions to avoid icy walkways and stairs," he says. "Walk where the sidewalks have been cleared and salted to prevent slips and falls. Be sure you're wearing comfortable, supportive shoes with a strong grip and use handrails when available."

You can also put rock salt or other chemical compounds, such as calcium chloride, on your porch or steps to reduce the risk of falling.

These products lower the ice and liquid's freezing point, thus making it harder for surfaces to freeze over. If you have pets or plants at your house, consider using calcium chloride as rock salt can cause harm to the environment. Sand may also be used on walkways to reduce the risk of slipping. The sand doesn't melt the ice, but it can provide more traction for your shoes to grip.

Oklahoma isn't necessarily a breeding ground for winter outdoor activities such as skiing or snowboarding. But, many Oklahomans make the trek to nearby New Mexico or Colorado to spend time in the snow-covered mountains.

While these activities are fun and a good source of cardio, they're also problematic for injuries such as fractures, breaks, sprains, strains and dislocations. In fact, about 600,000 annual accidents happen to people who ski or snowboard, according to research from Johns Hopkins University.

You can limit severe injuries simply by wearing a helmet to avoid potential brain trauma during a crash. The higher likelihood is falling and injuring your arm or wrist. You're also at a higher risk for knee troubles such as an ACL tear or meniscus injury. An injury of that magnitude could set you back months in recovery, so it's better to be safe on the slopes than try to race down advanced courses for the thrill.

"Treatment for knee and wrist injuries varies," Dr. Parker says. "Most sprains, for example, require rest, anti-inflammatory medications and, occasionally, physical therapy. More severe injuries, such as broken bones, may require surgery."

When it does snow in Oklahoma, be sure to take precautions if your children or grandchildren want to play outside or sled down hills or other sloped surfaces. Children, especially those who are younger, could run into hard objects or lose their balance and fall awkwardly, putting them at risk for fractures, sprains and dislocations. Supervise any outdoor activities to be safe.

"In cold weather, many young athletes participate in sports performed indoors, so we can expect similar injuries to other contact sports seen during warmer weather," Dr. Parker says.

Oklahoma winters tend to be dry, with nightly low temperatures hovering around the freezing line. In the event of precipitation, these temperatures increase the likelihood of mixed accumulation, such as sleet, snow, ice and freezing rain all in one storm system. Roads covered in snow and ice reduce pavement friction and vehicle maneuverability, heightening your risk of a car crash, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA).

Each year, about a quarter of weather-related crashes occur during these wintry conditions, according to the FHA. This leads to over 116,000 injuries, which can range from broken bones and dislocations to spinal cord trauma in your neck or back.

Safe driving during the winter starts with your car. Consider putting snow tires on your vehicle, which will provide more traction when driving. If you don't have a garage or overhang, buy an ice scraper and clear your car and windows so you can see. They're inexpensive and a more practical use of your time than heating your car up for 20 minutes and letting the defroster do all the work if you plan on sitting in your car while it warms up, make sure snow isn't blocking your exhaust to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Whatever you do, don't pour hot water on your windshield to try to melt the ice or snow. This can shatter the glass.

When driving, give yourself time to get to your destination so you can avoid speeding. Take an alternate route to avoid overpasses and bridges that are more prone to icing over. You should also follow at a safe distance in case the car in front of you stops or slows down suddenly.

Oklahoma weather changes by the hour, so it's common for snow or ice to melt the next day, or even hours later, after it accumulates. This isn't always the case, though, and you may have to shovel your way out of the driveway to get to work or to prevent areas from icing over.

Shoveling may not seem like a dangerous activity, but emergency rooms see around 11,500 snow shoveling-related incidents each year. More specifically, improper use of snow shovels can often lead to back strains or disc issues. To be safe, lift with your legs not your back and avoid lifting heavy amounts. Instead, work in small areas or push snow off to the side in batches.

Before you head outside and brave the cold weather, warm up inside with some basic stretches to loosen your muscles. Cold, tight muscles and sudden, heavy movements don't mix well.

"Orthopedic surgeons provide an array of services for musculoskeletal injuries," Dr. Parker says. "We often will have more direct access to therapists and know a variety of treatment options that can be tailored to the specific needs of our patients. We are always happy to serve our community with any musculoskeletal ailments or injuries."

If you suffer an injury this winter, contact an INTEGRIS Health orthopedic surgeon for more information. INTEGRIS Orthopedics Central can treat arthritis, fractures, sprains, joint treatments, dislocations and perform surgery if needed.

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PEA RIDGE -- They got off work at 5 a.m. Monday after working to clear the streets of the city all night.

A bit of sleep and they were back at work by 11 a.m.

The employees of the Street Department have worked tirelessly through this recent winter storm.

Superintendent Nathan See commended the employees -- lead man Dustin Phy, equipment operators Aaron Clark and Monte Keene, parks and maintenance man Josh Litchfield and mechanic Tom Sheets and their commitment to their work.

"We have a great group of guys," See said. "I have talked to multiple agencies in the last couple of days -- they've all had issues. We haven't had any issues."

Clark said they watch the weather reports from the Tulsa, Okla., office of the National Weather Service "to see when it will come in" -- referring to ice and snow. Based on the forecast, decisions are made whether to pre-treat the roads or to just use "straight salt and sand." He said using a salt-water mixture on the roads helps melt ice and snow as long as the temperatures are not below 27 degrees.

"We're being proactive rather than reactive," See said. "The responsibilities have changed because of the need to be in front of the storm, to get snow off roadways. The theory back then was traffic on it might help. That perspective changed. Now, we realize if we can take it off a layer at a time even while it's snowing, we can reduce the volume. That's the attitude that's changed in last 10 years."

"We're constantly out -- we have to stay on top of it," See said. "We'll utilize every piece of equipment we have for this storm."

There are two trucks with blades and "salt-dogs" or hoppers carrying the sand and salt mixture spread on the roads to provide traction.

"We started [Feb. 9] at 7:30 p.m." Clark said. "We sent out two trucks with pre-treatment but came back in real quickly when we realized we would use everything we had and wouldn't be able to make more."

"When we go out, we first hit the priority roads -- the main streets -- downtown, [Arkansas] 94 and 72, Lee Town Road and It'll Do Road," See said. "We want to be sure main roads are cleared."

He said the usually work the driveway and roads near the Fire Department and Police Department to ensure emergency personnel can get out for emergencies.

"Then, we hit the secondary roads, then side roads and subdivisions," See said.

The type of winter precipitation determines the treatment of the roads as it isn't possible to "blade" ice. And, See explained, if pre-treatment is applied, but it rains, it washes it off the pavement before it can do any good.

"If it's straight snow, we use the big truck and snow plow," See said.

See said his department also has new radios to be able to stay in communication with Benton County Central Communications, the police and fire personnel.

"With this type of storm, we may have power outages," he said.

See said the employees ride two in each truck in case they get stuck or stranded. The first night, they worked until 12:30 a.m., went home to nap, and returned by 6 a.m.

"With not having a vast number of employees, we'll all come in and work until it's done. We will try to alternate shifts," See said. "It's unsafe to have only one person in a truck in case something happens because our terrain around here can be treacherous."

See said all department employees train and watch safety videos.

"Be smart. Be safe. We want to go home the same way we came to work. Everybody has families," he said, adding that the employees' families sacrifice with the dedication to the job. "It's not just the employees dedicated to their jobs. When it comes to an event like this, the kids want to go sledding. It takes away from family time."

"We're prepared for the snow," See said. "We've got new salt, got sand ... we'll be good."

See said the Arkansas Highway Department reimburses the city for working the state highways in the city. He said the employees log the equipment and hours spent on Arkansas 72 and 94.

"The State did a phenomenal job," See said about the ice storm last week. "[Arkansas] 72 and [U.S.] 62 are the priorities for state."

"We need people to stay off road if possible, park cars in driveway and not on street," See said. "Please put basketball goals down so they aren't blowing into streets."

"Be patient, you gotta give us time. It won't take place in an hour," Clark said.

"We've had a lot of positive feedback from the community -- it helps, knowing people are appreciative," See said. "That goes a long way for me, for the guys."

"It's nice to know people got our backs," Clark said.

Annette Beard may be reached by email at abeard@nwadg.com.

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