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GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. -- A possible closure of the Kinney Nursing Home could send residents far away from their homes and families. But with an outcry of community support, efforts are being made to keep the nursing home and its residents right here in Gouverneur.

"Can you imagine the fear to think that they might rip you out of your community and put you down in Long Island or down in Buffalo," asked Rev. Robert LaVeck.

That fear is becoming very real to the people of Kinney Nursing Home. St. Lawrence Health Systems has filed a plan to close the nursing home. The plan is currently under review by the state, but if approved, it would push residents out of Gouverneur.

LaVeck said, "We have these elderly people in the nursing home. There's nothing these people can do to defend themselves. We have to be their voice."

The community is rallying to keep the nursing home right where it is. However, they may be facing an uphill battle. The nursing home is losing patients and money. An aging group of baby boomers and increased healthcare costs make it difficult for nursing homes to turn a profit.

"With restrictions and limited Medicare and Medicaid funding, it becomes troublesome to try and get to a break even point," explained Mayor Ron McDougall.

The town and village have passed resolutions asking the state to reconsider closing the nursing home. However, county legislators say the people should find alternatives to keep a nursing home in Gouverneur.

"The bricks and mortar are there. Lets utilize them. Lets renovate it, a restoration project. Let's see if we can't find some money to support it," suggested Alex MacKinnon, a St. Lawrence County legislator.

Those ideas could keep a nursing home part of Gouverneur.

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March 28, 2014, 8 a.m.

Malunnah to be restored to glory days

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STATELY Devonport home Malunnah, built in 1888, has new owners after almost 10 years on the market, and is about to get a major facelift restoring it to former glory days.

The landmark property, at 1-3 Malunnah Close, is believed to have sold for an unconfirmed $1.2million two weeks ago.

Several years ago Malunnah was listed for $2.5million when waterfront property prices were inflated, and it failed to sell.

New owner Dennis Parker, a financial planner from Kiama, New South Wales, said he intends to refurbish the once grand Victorian homestead and eventually live in it.

Mr Parker said the builders would be going in to start work, but the restoration project could take a while.

Landscapers have already been at the site and truckloads of green waste taken away in readiness to start replicating the original garden design.

In old black and white photographs of the garden, it features box hedges and a gravel driveway.

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Libertyville, IL (PRWEB) March 27, 2014

The Ford Plantation, a residential community and private sporting club near Savannah, Georgia, is currently undergoing an extensive restoration of its Pete Dye golf course under the direct supervision of Pete Dye and golf course architect Tim Liddy. The restoration started in the fall of 2013 and is due to be completed in the fall of 2014.

Southeast Discovery, a company that helps buyers actively looking for a retirement or second home in the Southeast select appropriate master-planned communities or general real estate in the region, sees this as positive and exciting news for buyers looking to relocate to a premier Georgia golf and sporting community.

The Ford Plantation's Pete Dye golf course restoration is an extensive reconstruction, occurring at a time when few golf courses are being built in the United States. There are only a handful of new courses under construction, and according to the USGA, more golf courses are closing than opening, said Marian Schaffer, Principal and Founder of Southeast Discovery. The Pete Dye course restoration signals the financial stability of The Ford Plantations private club, and its members ongoing commitment to capital improvements.

The restoration will likely be the most extensive reconstruction project of a course in the United States in 2014, and will be overseen by Dye, who just celebrated his 88th birthday. Originally designed by Dye in the 1980s, The Ford Plantation golf course features a front nine designed around 250 acres of freshwater lakes, while the back nine is a Lowcountry links style course with holes placed among the propertys original rice fields.

Dye enlisted golf course architect Tim Liddy to help showcase his evolving vision in course architecture. The restoration includes renewing and re-contouring the greens, bunkers, and fairways, and installing state-of-the-art infrastructure improvements to drainage and irrigation. The restoration also promises to increase the environmental sensitivity of the course, surrounding areas, and the community as a whole.

When our clients are seeking out real estate in the Savannah, Georgia area, we recommend The Ford Plantation with the highest regard, said Schaffer. Their commitment to investment in amenities and infrastructure is unsurpassed, and the Pete Dye golf course renovation is a perfect example of that.

In addition to the Pete Dye golf course, The Ford Plantation 400-home equity club community features a full service club with outstanding events throughout the year, an on-site day spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, a deep-water marina on the Ogeechee River, a world-class equestrian center, an organic garden, and more than 10 miles of scenic horse, biking and hiking trails.

About Southeast Discovery Since 2004, Southeast Discovery has been providing timely, relevant, and unbiased real estate information on communities and developments in the Southeast. Through its highly-ranked web portal and one-on-one work with clients, Southeast Discovery helps buyers actively looking for a retirement or second home navigate the process of identifying the right area and community for their needs. Through ongoing research and regular property visits, Southeast Discovery has built a reputation as a trusted resource for candid information and insight on communities and developments in the Southeast. To learn more, visit http://www.southeastdiscovery.com/.

About The Ford Plantation One of the nations leading residential communities and private sporting clubs, The Ford Plantation features 400 home sites nestled on 1,800 breathtaking acres near Savannah, Ga. Located on the site of a former antebellum rice plantation, this majestic waterfront location once captivated the imagination of automobile magnate Henry Ford, who built a historic winter retreat on this lush property in the 1930s.Today, this gated sporting community features a challenging Pete Dye golf course, an on-site day spa, a deep-water marina, world-class equestrian center, organic garden and state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as more than 10 miles of scenic horse, biking and hiking trails. For additional information about The Ford Plantation, please visit http://fordplantation.com/.

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An historic house that is home to the organization that strives to maintain Riversides classic look is about to embark on its own preservation.

The Buckland House, Riverside Avondale Preservations 100-year-old headquarters, will get its own historic makeover this summer and fall.

A $103,150 historic preservation grant and a $51,575 contribution from the group will fuel the project at the two-story headquarters at 2623 Herschel St., executive director Carmen Godwin said.

RAP is supposed to be an example of preservation for the neighborhood and we felt really strongly that we needed to be that model, Godwin said. By doing the renovation we would be walking the talk. It is important that we are the stewards of an historic home.

Riverside Avondale Preservation works to enhance and preserve the historic neighborhoods architecture, history, culture and economic strength. The 1,844-square-foot headquarters was first the home of George and Grace Buckland and daughters Mary and Charlotte. Grace Buckland and Mary operated the French Primary School there from 1918 until the mothers death in the 1940s. When Charlotte died as the last family member, a relative donated the home to Riverside Avondale Preservation in 1990.

The homes foundation was restored in late 2012 with the house being lifted 2 feet so deteriorated stones and bricks could be removed before floors were leveled and rotten beams replaced.

The project, including new front steps, was paid for with a state matching grant. But the homes age and its move for foundation repair have revealed other issues like a leaky roof, crumbling plaster walls, misaligned windows and damage to the dining room floor from a long-ago fire.

The group had filed for a renovation grant four years ago. But the Legislature did not fund it despite its high ranking until state and local lawmakers lobbied this year and the Department of Historic Resources awarded it. So the renovation will also include roof replacement, chimney stabilization, interior and exterior work and better handicapped accessibility to the downstairs bathroom, all following criteria for historic properties.

The group is seeking contractors with experience in historic renovation by an April 11 deadline. State officials would have to approve the contractor, then construction could begin in May and be done by October. Until then, the offices have relocated to the St. Vincents Dillon Building at 3 Shircliff Way.

For information about the bid process, go to riversideavondale.org.

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DECATUR Owners of older homes have an opportunity to build on others' knowledge.

The Culver Old House Fair will offer advice and information on home repairs from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Culver House, 412 W. Prairie Ave.

The Historic Decatur Foundation will host the event as a fundraiser for the home.

We will use it all for the restoration of the Culver House, said Lynn Potter, board member for the foundation.

The foundation has been in the process of restoring the old house for more than 20 years.

We're going as fast as we can, Potter said.

The event will include classes for home repairs, including installing tile, refinishing furniture, paint 101, and energy efficiency updates for older homes. Visitors can also attend a class on researching the history of old houses.

Along with the classes, the event will also have business vendors with products, such as windows and roofing.

Potter and other members of the historic foundation will be available throughout the event to answer questions about the home.

Guest are free to roam the first floor of the Culver house, she said.

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(PRWEB) March 21, 2014

Rapid Restoration and Remodel, Inc. was one of the presenting companies interviewed at the recent FSXinterlinked Investment Conference, held at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, Texas.

Rapid Restoration and Remodel, Inc. provides fire, storm, hail, water damage restoration, insurance adjusting, and home remodeling services to residential and commercial customers.

During the interview at the FSXinterlinked Investment Conference

Rapid Restoration and Remodel, Inc. President, Scott Meyer, shared exciting news about the company.

Mr. Meyer stated, "We are a full service restoration corporation. We specialize in fire, water, storm, hail damage restoration for residential and commercial consumers. We differ from all of our competitors [because] we advocate for the consumer."

"We are not a preferred vendor with insurance companies," added Mr. Meyer. "A lot of people, when they suffer a loss, whether your house burns down or a hurricane tears down your house, it's so distressing that they just pass it on to the insurance company. They have this expectation that the insurance company is going to take care of them. What they don't realize is the insurance company is a business and they view your loss as an exposure. So their goal is to minimize their exposure to that. We come in and only represent the customer."

The interview was conducted by FSXinterlinked host, Michael Fugler, and is available on the FSXinterlinked channel on InterlinkedTV. More information is available at Rapid Restoration and Remodel, Inc. Public Profile on Interlinked.com.

FSX is no longer a conference company; its a system that provides maximum exposure to its members at a lower cost, said Delray Wannemacher, FSXinterlinked President.

About FSXinterlinked Investment Conference FSXinterlinked is the premier investment conference organization in the United States. Founded as Financial Services Exchange (FSX) in 1983, it is one of the longest standing and most trusted investment conferences in the country for Broker Dealers and financial professionals. For more information about our organization please go FSXinterlinked.com

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(PRWEB) March 20, 2014

Vargas Face and Skin Center, a Kansas City Area Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Rejuvenation spa that provides a wide range of cosmetic procedures aimed at helping men and women of all ages enhance their natural appearance and beauty, is proud to announce the opening of their on-site Hair Restoration Clinic.

"There are many naturally-occurring causes for thinning or lost hair in both men and women," said Michelle Camp, Practice Manager for Vargas Face and Skin Center. "Hair loss is considered a medical condition that can be treated through a variety of restorative processes. Those with thinning hair, receding hairlines, or an embarrassing bald spot don't have to live with the result."

The new Vargas Hair Restoration Clinic offers a number of hair restoration services, including restorative hair treatment and medications, regenerative treatment processes, and surgical hair transplantation. Vargas Face and Skin also offers Hair Growth Products and Vitamins, Laser Hair Restoration, and In-Home Hair Growth Systems.

Dr. Hannah Vargas, who studied surgical hair restoration at the distinguished Tempus Hair Restoration practice, ranks alongside some of the most-innovative and talented specialists in the hair restoration field today. Daily consultations are available with Dr. Vargas or one of the on-staff Hair Consultants. Hair restoration procedures are typically completed in a single day.

About Vargas Face and Skin Center: Vargas Face and Skin Center offers facial cosmetic surgery, skin care, body contouring services, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), laser liposuction, hair restoration, ear surgery, fat grafting, and chin augmentation. Dr. Vargas performs an in-depth analysis to determine the best recommendation for each of her patients. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures include BOTOX cosmetic injections, cosmetic injectable fillers, skin care evaluations, makeup sessions, facial peels, laser hair removal, and laser resurfacing.

About Dr. Hannah Vargas: Dr. Vargas is a board certified surgeon specializing in facial cosmetic surgery. She attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed a pathology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco and finished her internship and residency training in Head and Neck Surgery at the Albany Medical Center in New York. In June of 2011, Dr. Vargas opened Vargas Face and Skin Center in Kansas City. Prior to that, Dr. Vargas was the Director for the Facial Plastic Surgery and Rejuvenation Center, as well as a Head and Neck Surgeon, at Midwest ENT in Olathe, Kansas for ten years.

Visit http://www.VargasFaceandSkin.com for more information or call (913) 381-4900 to reach Vargas Face and Skin Center directly.

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Published: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 12:56a.m.

The seed of a future career was planted early in David Hails.

I watered plants on the way home from school every day, said Hails, who as a 9-year-old would walk to his job at Everything Green, a since-closed Greensburg plant store.

An entrepreneur even then, he grew his own plants to sell in the shop.

I grew sensitive plants the ones where you touch them and they'd fold up, he said. They were big in the '70s. I'd sell them for 50 cents each. I had a mother plant at home that would produce the seeds.

His early agrarian efforts have germinated into a flourishing enterprise.

Hails owns three businesses in Washington Township and wants to expand them.

In April, he'll seek approval from the township supervisors to join five parcels along Goodview Drive that he's bought during the years into one 20-acre property, which he intends to name the Everything Green Business Park, after his childhood post.

Cheryl Dickey, Washington Township's planning commission secretary, said Hails is finalizing paperwork and she isn't aware of any no problems related to the proposal.

He's a good business for the township, Dickey said.

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Published: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 12:56a.m. Updated 42 minutes ago

The seed of a future career was planted early in David Hails.

I watered plants on the way home from school every day, said Hails, who as a 9-year-old would walk to his job at Everything Green, a since-closed Greensburg plant store.

An entrepreneur even then, he grew his own plants to sell in the shop.

I grew sensitive plants the ones where you touch them and they'd fold up, he said. They were big in the '70s. I'd sell them for 50 cents each. I had a mother plant at home that would produce the seeds.

His early agrarian efforts have germinated into a flourishing enterprise.

Hails owns three businesses in Washington Township and wants to expand them.

In April, he'll seek approval from the township supervisors to join five parcels along Goodview Drive that he's bought during the years into one 20-acre property, which he intends to name the Everything Green Business Park, after his childhood post.

Cheryl Dickey, Washington Township's planning commission secretary, said Hails is finalizing paperwork and she isn't aware of any no problems related to the proposal.

He's a good business for the township, Dickey said.

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Jamey Meyers has been in the masonry and concrete business practically all this adult life and is excited about the prospect of setting up shop in Lycoming County.

His home-based business, Meyers Masonry Restoration Co., was launched this month.

"I do all types of masonry and concrete work," he said.

MIKE?REUTHER/Sun-Gazette Jamey Meyers stands next to the sign for his Montgomery masonry business.

He said the business specifically emphasizes restoration work including for chimneys, walks and patios. The company, located at 1851 Route 54, Montgomery, also handles general contracting work such as painting. Meyers, a native of Clarion County, recently moved to Clinton Township with his wife.

"I'm excited about being here," he said. "I'm looking forward to participating in the community."

Meyers has been recognized for his masonry work. While running a company in York County, he was named contractor of the year. He formerly taught at York Vo-Tech and has conducted seminars in masonry.

Meyers Masonry Restoration Co.

1851 Route 54,

Montgomery

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