DEADWOOD With no immediate major threats to traffic flow along the Highway 85 corridor in Deadwood, construction crews continue to work their way back toward Highway 85 from Whitewood Creek in the latest storm sewer outfall and retaining wall project on Cemetery Street, with a projected completion date of Feb. 10. But come April, Phase II of the project will begin in earnest, bringing with it corresponding traffic delays.

Work on the current outfall requires a complete closure of Cemetery Street from Highway 85 to Whitewood Creek (what appears to be an alleyway next to the former ReMax building), as crews work to ultimately install a larger storm sewer pipe, beginning at the creek and laying pipe from the creek back to the road. All of this work is being done in preparation for the highway project, before they start tearing up road this spring, said Deadwood Public Works Director Ron Green.

When the two storm sewer outfalls are complete and new pipe installed, contractors will simply tie them into the new pipe running along the highway.

A power pole on Water Street, currently being bolstered by a Black Hills Power truck, is right in the way of constructions path, with crews carefully digging around it and the truck in place to hold the pole upright.

A unique situation for all involved, because the pole is in the DOT right of way with no real way of moving it or relocating the outlet; by state statute (SDCL 31-26-23) the DOT is not required to reimburse a utility company or the contractor for incurred costs.

Thus, the contractor and Black Hills Power & Light worked out a solution.

Ken Meirose of Black Hills Power & Light, in attendance at the weekly public meeting regarding the Highway 85 project, said that normally Black Hills Power & Light allows for the first three days to be free, with $500 per day charged after that for a sitting truck.

How about we do things the old-fashioned way? You tell me youll do the work as fast as you can and you can leave the truck there if you tell me youll get it done as quick as possible and we wont dicker about the price, Meirose said.

Jim Wilcox of Oftedal Construction said that they would, even if it entails working Saturday.

I would like to thank the utility and the contractor for working this out, said Green.

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Its that time of year again when we patiently wait for a break in the rain so we can scamper out and put up our Christmas lights before the wet stuff returns.

And with the seemingly wider array of Christmas lighting and decoration options every year, its no wonder Christmas light installation services are flourishing on the Internet.

For the uninitiated, or those needing assistance, there is Christmas-light installation help from high-end, design-and-build services, to companies that will put your lights up, to a guy on Craigslist who will put your own lights up for a fee.

But for old-fashioned Christmas enthusiasts, putting up the lights can sometimes be as much a part of the holidays, and as rewarding, as appreciating the finished product when its all done.

Chevy Chase and National Lampoon picked up on this holiday phenomenon and ran with it in 1989s Christmas Vacation. Theres a little bit of Clark Griswold, and his Christmas-light obsession, in all Christmas light enthusiasts.

So to avoid some of Clark Griswolds missteps, experts in this field suggest that during these rainy November days we prepare and plan for the next non-rainy weekend.

Before starting, its suggested weekend installers step back and develop an overall game plan instead of just winging it. This could actually help reduce how wet you get if you find theres no appropriately timed weather window and you have to put up Christmas lights in the rain.

Pick a focal point, such as the frame of your entryway, as the place youll want to start. Consider surfaces, gutter thickness and shingle flexibility to best determine how to hang lights along the roofline.

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Heres a look at roadwork planned this week across Northeast Texas by the Texas Department of Transportation:

Various roadways In Palestine, routine maintenance.

U.S. 79 From Palestine to Jacksonville, fog seal work. Expect daytime lane closures, watch for pilot car.

U.S. 82 From I-30 near New Boston to DeKalb, widening highway. Various lane closures.

U.S. 59 At FM 3129 in Domino, constructing overpass. Traffic restricted to one lane each direction.

Various roadways In Jacksonville and Rusk, pothole and edge repairs. Watch for flaggers and signs.

U.S. 259 North of FM 1844 to the county line, patching. Expect lane closures.

Various roadways In Kilgore, Lakeport and Longview, sweeping. Use caution.

FM 2275 (George Richey Extension) From Judson Road to Airline Road, clearing. No traffic impact.

FM 2275 (George Richey Extension) From McCann Road to Judson Road, excavation, embankment, bridge construction, storm drain work. No traffic impact.

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By Ian Bauer, Milpitas Post

A nearly $4-million reconstruction of Main Street scheduled later this year will begin with the help of an outside firm to assist city engineering staff with the project's design.

Milpitas City Council voted unanimously Jan. 6 to approve the work on a capital improvement program project known as the Main Street Pavement Reconstruction and authorize the city manager to execute a not-to-exceed $225,000 consultant agreement with San Jose-based HMH Engineers, for a term from Jan. 6 to Dec. 31, 2015.

City reports state the Main Street Pavement Reconstruction project -- included in the city's five-year capital improvement program and approved by the council last May -- will provide for the partial reconstruction of South Main Street from Carlo Street to Great Mall Parkway.

The work includes removal and replacement of roadway pavement, the installation of new Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk ramps, curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway repairs, drainage system improvements, and replacement of missing street trees. An asphalt overlay of Serra Way and Corning Avenue from South Main Street to Abel Street will also be included, city reports state.

The project will be funded from remaining proceeds from the sale of the 1997 and 2003 Milpitas Redevelopment Agency tax allocation bonds -- a total of $3.9 million, reports state.

HMH Engineers will provide field surveying, preparation of plans and specifications for public bidding, and construction administration support for the improvements to reconstruct South Main Street.

Staff negotiated a scope and fee for these services not to exceed $225,000.

Prior to the vote, Mayor Jose Esteves questioned staff whether this contract had undergone a public bidding process.

Milpitas City Attorney Mike Ogaz said because this was deemed a "consultant agreement" no bidding was required.

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Hudson, Ohio (PRWEB) January 14, 2015

LeafFilter Gutter Protection, the nations leading gutter guard company, is excited to announce expansion to Kentucky with a new office location in Louisville.

With LeafFilter opening three new locations in January 2015, the gutter protection company will have a total of 25 locations in the United States since operations began in 2005. LeafFilter will deliver the nations best gutter protection to homeowners from its office in Louisville, providing service and installation to homeowners throughout the entire state of Kentucky.

Its very exciting to start the New Year by expanding LeafFilter operations to Louisville, said Matt Kaulig, LeafFilter North, Inc. owner and president. Were eager to keep homeowners in Kentucky safe and off the ladder with our superior gutter guard system.

LeafFilter of Lousiville is a prime location to serve Kentucky homeowners. The addition of a gutter protection system will help homeowners keep their home safe from the damage that clogged gutters can cause. The LeafFilter system features a micromesh cover that has no gaps, holes or openings--guaranteeing that nothing but water will get into your gutters.

Come visit us at the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show in Louisville, KY from February 27th- March 1st and we can explain the benefits of gutter protection and how LeafFilter can protect your home.

Now open for operations in Louisville, Kentucky: LeafFilter North, Inc. (Kentucky) 11400 Decimal Dr. Suite 1003 Louisville, KY 40299 Toll-Free Number: (800) 290-6106

About LeafFilter and LeafFilter North, Inc. LeafFilter Gutter Protection has been rated the #1 professionally-installed gutter guard system by two leading consumer publications. The company has also earned prestigious awards throughout the past year, including the Inc. 500|5000 list, Qualified Remodeler Magazine's Top 500, and Remodeler 550.

The LeafFilter system features surgical-grade, stainless steel micromesh protection that is completely sealed shut, which allows nothing but water to flow into the gutters. Homeowners in Kentucky will never have to worry about their gutters clogging again. The LeafFilter micromesh gutter guard system will never rust and never corrode; standing up to the harshest Kentucky weather.

Nothing but water will ever enter a LeafFilter protected gutter: No leaves, no pine needles, no maple spinners, no shingle grit, nothing but water. LeafFilter North, Inc. has installed more than 19 million feet of gutter protection on homes throughout the United States. For more information about LeafFilter Gutter Guards visit http://www.LeafFilter.com or call (800) 290-6106.

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Hudson, Ohio (PRWEB) January 14, 2015

LeafFilter Gutter Protection, the nations leading gutter guard company, is proud to announce expansion to Long Island and Upstate New York with the addition of two new offices.

LeafFilter of Long Island and LeafFilter of Rochester are two of three new locations opening in January 2015, bringing the total number of national LeafFilter locations to 25 since operations began in 2005. LeafFilter will deliver the nations best gutter protection to homeowners in Long Island from its office in Hauppauge, and to homeowners in upstate New York, from its office in Rochester.

Its very exciting to kick off the New Year by expanding LeafFilter operations to serve the greater part of New York, said Matt Kaulig, LeafFilter North, Inc. owner and president. At LeafFilter, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service right along with the No.1 gutter guard product on the market, so were eager to make life easier for homeowners.

LeafFilter of Long Island will provide service and installation to homeowners throughout Long Island -- from the New York Harbor to the Atlantic. The LeafFilter of Rochester office will serve the entire upstate New York area, including Buffalo and Syracuse.

The addition of a gutter protection system will help homeowners keep their home safe from the damage that clogged gutters can cause. The LeafFilter system features a micromesh cover that has no gaps, holes or openings--guaranteeing that nothing but water will get into your LeafFilter protected gutters.

Long Island homeowners are encouraged to visit the LeafFilter booth at the Long Island Spring Home Show from February 20-22 as we kickoff event season. Upstate New York homeowners can visit us at the Buffalo Home and Garden Show and the Rochester Home and Garden Show in March. Let us show you firsthand how LeafFilters micromesh system will prevent you from ever having to clean your gutters again.

The LeafFilter New York offices are now open for operations:

LeafFilter North, Inc. (Rochester) 2144 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road Henrietta, NY 14623 Toll-Free Number: (800) 290-6106

LeafFilter North, Inc. (Long Island) 400 Oser Road Hauppauge, NY 11788 Toll-Free Number: (800) 290-6106

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CELEBRITY:In a stunt which seemed driven purely by a desire to show off Australian actor Chris Hemsworth's body in a drenched white shirt, the star of the Thor films has faced off with US talk show host Jimmy Fallon in a water war.The 31-year-old actor, who was appearing on Fallon's New York-basedTonight Showto promote his new filmBlackhat, was challenged by the host to a game of "Water War."

2015 Television shows:In Australia, the launch of paid streaming services such as Stan, Netflix and Presto is going to unleash some of the world's best new content. And from the traditional players on the landscape comes a slew of new programming, across all genres, which is, while untested, at least promising.

RisquScene in Girls:It's the scene that left a few mouths wide open quite literally as another season began for HBO's hit dramaGirls.The series is acclaimed for offering an honest and incisive take on the neurotic lives and sexual escapades of a group of twenty-something women living in New York; something akin toSex & The Cityfor a new generation.

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