Quinton Smith The staff and contractors for the Adobe Resort in Yachats are getting ready to refurbish rooms and remodel the motels lobby, restaurants and lounge beginning Monday.

By CHERYL ROMANO/YachatsNews

YACHATS If you thought your last home renovation project was daunting, try multiplying it by a hundredfold and then some.

Thats the prospect facing Yachats 110-room Adobe Resort as it kicks its $2 million-plus remodel into high gear beginning Sunday.

From the rooms to the lobby, restaurants to the gift shop, major elements of the citys biggest hotel are about to enter the most public phases of a remodel that began last year. The changes include:

These changes join the room remodels begun in 2023 after the iconic resort was bought by Fusion Lodging, a fast-growing motel chain based in Depoe Bay. Fusion owns 13 motels on the Oregon coast, from Yachats to Seaside.

The Adobes rooms are being upgraded (or already have been) with new carpet, furniture, beds, lighting and bath fixtures.

While the pool and some rooms remain open during the work, the lobby and lounge will close beginning Monday through sometime in March. Guests will check in at a temporary front desk in a room next to the lobby.

The restaurant is scheduled to re-open Jan. 13.

Were doing what we can to keep our employees working, to keep things open while we renovate said general manager Anthony Muirhead, who has managed the complex since 2014. January and February are typically our slower months, but well take a hit in terms of Valentines Day business.

The Adobe employs about 50 full-time employees, adding another 25 for the summer tourist season.

The refresh means getting rid of the old oak furniture and its being given away Sunday. From dressers to chairs to TV stands, the goods are offered free as long as takers bring their own muscle and vehicles to take them away.

People wanting the furniture need to go to the front desk beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday to be directed to a collection area. The giveaway is expected to last well into the afternoon and is the first of more to come as the remodel proceeds.

In revamping the dcor, which was largely established by the prior owners in the 1980s, Fusion Lodgings objective is to upgrade but not completely overhaul the place.

Overall, the design objective is to make everything a little brighter, while protecting a lot of things people love about us, like natural wood, said Muirhead. We dont want anyone to walk in and not recognize The Adobe. Were building something fresh; its exciting.

The lobby in particular will get a new look and configuration.

We want it to be more of a gathering area you typically get in a hotel, rather than Get your key and go to your room as the space is now, said Muirhead. Toward that end, a fireplace will be installed, along with furnishings to encourage guests and visitors to meet and greet.

In addition, the wall between the lobby hallway and the bar will come down and open up the expansive view of the ocean. Youll see the ocean when you walk in, said Muirhead.

More change comes to the Adobe with the arrival of a new chef, Christian Andersen. Classically-trained in French cuisine, Andersen comes to the Oregon coast from the Napa Valleys wine country. His resume includes a stint at Californias famed French Laundry restaurant in Yountville.

The raw bar that will be added to the restaurant means that When diners come in, theyll be able to see fresh seafood being prepared, said Muirhead.

One thing taken off Fusions original plans is an idea to develop a cluster of small stores or galleries on some of the open land between the hotel and U.S. Highway 101. No commercial shops will be going in, said Muirhead.

When Fusion bought The Adobe and its nine-acre property, it also acquired two mostly bare lots comprising almost five acres on the north side of the complex. After state-mandated wetlands and archeology studies were performed, Fusion owner Sazzadur Rahman of Portland decided against trying to develop land that was ecologically and historically sensitive.

We wanted to be respectful of that land, said Muirhead.

Still on the drawing board, however, is a plan to create 30 daily rental townhome units on the property. This is still being looked at; well work around the existing wetlands, Muirhead said. A conference center is also still being planned.

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Burger King is planning renovations to its Smithfield restaurant.

Landowner CCJ LLC of Williamsburg and applicant David Burdette of Raleigh, North Carolina, have filed for an entrance corridor overlay review, which will go to Smithfields Planning Commission on Jan. 9.

The Burger King is located within the Smithfield Plaza shopping center off Benns Church Boulevard, one of five roads that forms the towns entrance corridor overlay district. Businesses looking to build or renovate within 500 feet of the road are required under Smithfields zoning ordinance to use materials appropriate to town character as determined by the eight-member Planning Commission.

The application proposes to leave much of the stone veneer that covers the buildings lower portion, save for areas surrounding the entrance and drive-thru window, which are slated to be covered in fiber siding patterned to resemble wood. The proposed renovations would also entail removing and squaring off the blue mansard roof overhang and replacing the restaurants lighted signage with an updated logo.

The interior public areas are also to be remodeled and the restaurants parking lot is to be resurfaced. The restaurants drive-thru is to remain open during the renovations.

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Travis Swanson (left) and Josh Slaikeu of Sande Construction Company in Humboldt discuss plans inside the new front entrance and office addition on the north side of Humboldt High School. The new addition will provide office space for administrative and clerical staff, as well as a corridor for entrance into the building for activities taking place after school hours. Independent photo.

The new front entrance on the north side of Humboldt High School is coming along with completion set for spring. The new addition will have secretarial and administrative offices. A long corridor will be provided for entrance into the building for activities after hours and on weekends. Humboldt Independent photo.

By PHIL MONSON At their most recent meeting, the Humboldt School Board approved architectural plans for the new location of the alternative learning center. Chris Behrens of Sande Construction Company in Humboldt was on hand to review the final drawings of the remodeling project. We had to enlarge the bathroom area in order to better serve the students in the education center. And we also have to have handicap-accessibility as well. That was the cause of enlarging the one, Behrens said. Other than that, we havent really put any frills into this plan. We wanted it to be simple and inexpensive, but anything isnt inexpensive anymore, Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. We tried to leave the existing building as much as it was, like the large open space in the front for the classroom. That saved quite a bit of money, Behrens said. The alternative learning center has a maximum of 20 students in the program. It has room for more. The Fire Marshal says it could handle up to 49. The board unanimously approved the design plans as presented at the meeting. Superintendent Murray gave other construction updates and the board also heard reports on drainage district assessments in Dakota City and food service feedback and proposed changes. Read all about it in this week's Humboldt Independent. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

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The City of Emporia awarded a $292,236 bid to Evergreen Construction for a remodel of the Emporia Police Department Wednesday morning. The bid includes three alternates and falls under the $400,000 project budget.

According to Facilities Director Kevin Hanlin, the remodel will open more space for staff workers behind the counter and protect the area with level three ballistic walls and service windows. The work is similar in scope to the improvements made in the Municipal Court lobby and the Water Department lobby.

Ben Moore Studio Architecture and Planning worked on the design with Police Chief Ed Owens.

In addition to the base are three alternate bids for the following:

Existing PD offices to receive new carpet and base.

Existing Corridor to receive new epoxy and base.

Existing Court Reception Lobby to receive new epoxy and base.

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The following is a summary of Right Heart Remodeling After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Patients With Pulmonary Atresia or Critical Stenosis With Intact Ventricular Septum, published in the November 2023 issue of Cardiology by Irwin et al.

In this study, the researchers focused on evaluating the changes in the right ventricle (RV) following pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) in patients diagnosed with pulmonary atresia or critical pulmonary stenosis with intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS), comparing these changes with those observed in patients with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). While the remodeling of the RV post-PVR is well-documented in TOF, its characterization in PA/IVS patients remains underexplored. Their investigation utilized cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to analyze the RV changes in these patient groups.

The study involved a retrospective cohort, including PA/IVS patients who underwent PVR at Boston Childrens Hospital between 1995 and 2021. This cohort was matched with TOF patients by age at PVR in a 1:3 ratio. The primary outcome was assessed through median regression modeling, focusing on the post-PVR indexed RV end-diastolic volume. The analysis comprised 20 PA/IVS patients (cases) matched with 60 TOF patients (controls), with a median age at PVR of 14 years.

Interestingly, pre-PVR-indexed RV end-diastolic volume was similar across both groups, although cases displayed higher RV ejection fraction before the procedure (51.4% versus 48.6%; P=0.03). Furthermore, pre-PVR RV free wall and left ventricular (LV) longitudinal strain were alike, while LV midcavity circumferential strain was notably reduced in cases (15.6 versus 17.1; P=0.001). Following a median post-PVR period of 2 years, both groups exhibited comparable reductions in indexed RV end-diastolic volume. However, cases continued to exhibit higher RV ejection fraction (52.3% versus 46.9%; P=0.007) and less reduction in RV mass (4.5 versus 9.6 g/m2; P=0.004) compared to the TOF group. Despite no significant changes in post-PVR RV and LV longitudinal strain values, LV circumferential strain remained lower in cases. The findings suggest that PA/IVS patients demonstrate similar RV remodeling patterns after PVR, highlighting specific differences such as reduced RV mass reduction and relatively higher RV ejection fraction in comparison to TOF patients. Further exploration focusing on diastolic parameters is warranted to fully understand these distinctive outcomes.

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Every homeowner has a defined budget he or she can allocate toward a remodeling project. Even if funds were unlimited, its still in a homeowners best interest to secure the best value for each dollar invested in a remodeling project, ultimately increasing the value of the home.Consider these tips from the National Association for the Remodeling Industry to help save money on your next project.1. Determine how far your budget will go. Create a wish list of everything you want to accomplish. Disregard cost and simply write down everything you can dream of. Prioritize items from must haves to nice but not necessary. Find a contractor who will work with you to determine whether your wish list is attainable for the funds you are willing to invest in your home.2. Decide how to handle budget overages. If you cant get far enough down the list with the available money, you could choose to stop the process and continue saving, investigate financing options, re-evaluate your wish list or consider material substitutions.3. Make material selections you can afford. Every project will have a set of required materials, but there are options when it comes to variety, style and quality, such as: Cabinets: Subtle changes like forgoing custom rustic cherry cabinets with plywood cabinet sides for regular cherry cabinets with furniture board sides can achieve the same look at a lower cost. Countertops: Natural stone and quartz countertops are popular, but advances in the design options for lower cost countertop materials have rejuvenated their popularity, too. With the proper usage and protection, nearly all countertop materials can support everyday needs. Millwork: Painted millwork has dominated the market for many years and solid maple is the preferred choice because the tight grain allows for a beautiful, smooth surface. However, the cost is multiple times that of vinyl and equally appealing when finished properly. Flooring: Advances in synthetic materials make them difficult to distinguish from natural products. Synthetics generally come with lower cost and more durability, making them a simple substitute for natural products like stone, wood, brick and marble.4. Pay attention to project details. Its critical to ensure every detail of labor and material is specified in the agreement with the remodeler. If its not included in the written agreement, its likely not included in the work scope. Ask your remodeler what labor and materials are not included and determine what additional expenses youll likely incur to complete the project.5. Ask how you can help reduce costs. Talk to your contractor about tasks or materials you can provide that would reduce the project cost without affecting its schedule. This might include jobsite cleanup or obtaining certain materials the contractor would otherwise spend considerable time securing.6. Plan ahead for project timing. Ask for a potential timeframe for completing the project, as well as any factors that could affect the schedule so you can anticipate costs, such as eating out more often while the kitchen is being renovated or renting living or storage space.7. Know how youll resolve disputes. Because of the unique stresses induced by remodeling projects, its a good idea to determine before you begin how disputes will be resolved, such as adding an arbitration clause to the agreement that eliminates expensive legal representation. A few deep breaths and a solution-minded approach can also save more than money if conflict arises.Find more money-saving advice for your next remodeling project at remodelingdoneright.com.

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The remodel includes a new produce department, more grab 'n go options, and a food hall

KIRKWOOD, Mo. Attention Schnucks customers, one location just got a big upgrade. The store remodel at the Kirkwood location is complete.

The updates include a refresh to the exterior of the building and a new look inside. One of the major themes of the update is "fresh choices," according to a release from Schnucks. There will also be an expanded grab 'n go meal section.

Shoppers can grab a bite to eat at the new food hall. It features several local restaurants including The Shaved Duck, Seoul Taco and The Greek Kitchen. They each have their own service counter and share a seating area.

There's also a spot to grab some St. Louis-inspired gear. Arch Apparel has its own section in the store offering customers several clothing choices.

We thank our shoppers for their patience as we worked to bring them an updated store with many new offerings and amenities, said Store Manager Vicky Reiling in a press release. Now that the remodel is complete, were proud to bring the Kirkwood area and our customers a modern store but with the same focus on great customer service.

Schnucks is hosting a grand re-opening to celebrate the remodel. It'll be on Sunday, Oct. 10. Customers can participate in free yoga from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., family fun activities like arts and crafts, a bubble bus, and some other surprise visits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., said the release.

Schnucks has been part of the Kirkwood community since 1954, the release states. The Kirkwood location at 10233 Manchester Road opened in 1987 and replaced the original location.

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The 15 building permits issued by the City of Mountain Home in August reflect slightly more than $1 million in construction. For August, the city issued nine permits for commercial signage, four permits for residential construction and two permits for commercial remodeling projects.

All of the August residential building permits were issued to Hobbs Investments LLC. All four houses will be located on Ozark Avenue, with two having an estimated construction value of $125,000 apiece with the other two dwellings each having a construction value of $110,000 each.

A commercial remodeling permit was issued to the BRMC Physician's Clinic, located at 310 Buttercup Drive, for a commercial plumbing project estimated to cost $240,000. The other commercial remodeling permit was issued to Rick Hoover for a project at 1060 Hometown Common Unit F. The remodeling project is estimated to cost $246,500.

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center was issued a sign permit for 444 Hospital Drive. That sign is estimated to cost $23,750.

A permit was issued to Animal Health Center, located at 2175 Highway 62 East, for a sign valued at $15,000.

American Freight was issued a permit for a sign located at 1171 Highway 62 East with an estimated value of $8,000.

A permit was issued to O'Reilly Auto Parts, located at 205 South Main Street, for a sign valued at $5,000.

Mountain Gear and Outfitters was issued a permit for a sign located at 322 Highway 62 East with an estimated value of $2,500.

A permit was issued to Edward Jones, located at 92 Highway 62 West, for a sign valued at $1,000.

American Safeguard Insurance was issued a permit for a sign located at 1002 Highway 62 East with an estimated value of $800.

A permit was issued to Backyard Blossoms, located at 1559 Glenbriar Drive, for a sign valued at $200.

Vikings Edge was issued a permit for a sign located at 1310 Eastside Center No. 9. No estimated value was listed for that sign.

Mountain Home collected $5,238 in revenue in August from issuing building, electric, mechanical and plumbing permits.

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This is not a tiny house, but it is mobile. Instead of being able to roam from location to location on a towable trailer, this house sits on a platform that allows it to make full rotations, so views change as often and as quickly as residents desire it. Its the work of Vojin Kusic, a 72-year-old man from Bosnia, who built it as a means to prevent his wife from complaining.

Kusic is a true legend back home, in the small town of Srbac, and its due to his incredible home. Speaking to Reuters just recently, he says the first home he built for himself and the wife failed in one major respect: it did not allow the wife, Ljubica, to see who was coming up to it on the road. So he did extensive remodeling, tearing down walls and rewiring stuff to change rooms, and have the living facing the road.

When the youngest child moved in with his family upstairs, Kusic understood he was in for more remodeling of the old house. Anticipating new demands from Ljubica, he promised her a new house that she could spin whichever way she wanted.

Six years later, the rotating house is almost completed, as you can see in the video below. Kusic cites as inspiration for it the works of Nikola Tesla and Mihajlo Pupin.

The house sits on a platform that spins around a 7-meter (23-foot) axis using electric motors and wheels from an old military transport vehicle, he says for the media outlet. He built it by himself, from the design stage to the actual construction. Speed is adjustable, too: Kusic says the house can be set to make a full rotation in 24 hours, or as fast as 22 seconds, though the latter would arguably cause serious dizziness.

This is not an innovation, it only requires will and knowledge, and I had enough time and knowledge, Kusic explains. He jokes that he only took one break from the project, when he was hospitalized for a heart issue, and while in hospital, he asked doctors to help him live longer to finish it because no one would have been able to.

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The Herkimer Housing Authority is now Stone Ridge Residences and a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning celebrated both the rebrand and the completion of the $22 million remodeling and construction project.

The project included the remodeling of all of the apartments at Eastern Gardens, now called The Mills; construction of a new 15-unit apartment building on Harter Street; and a child care center, Stone Ridge Daycare, on John Avenue, according to Stone Ridge Residences Executive Director Richard Dowe.

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency runs the child care center, which can take up to 53 children. The space at both Eastern Gardens and Creekside Courts that was formerly used for child care has been turned back to the residents for community space, Dowe added.

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The authority also has a new website, http://www.StoneRidgeResidences.com.

For Holly Warner, a former resident of Creekside Courts who moved into the new building in July, her new first-floor apartment offers a chance to live on one level a welcome feature since she has difficulty negotiating stairs. Warner opened her apartment to visitors following Wednesdays ribbon cutting.

Warners apartment, like the others in the building, features a kitchen and living room area and a hallway leading to one or two bedrooms, bathroom and closet storage space.

Some apartments offer lower countertops and stoves with space to roll a wheelchair underneath, said Dowe. Others include louder doorbells and strobe lights to accommodate those with impaired vision or hearing.

The authority currently holds 216 apartments across its properties with 52 Section 8 vouchers for low-income residents. The recently completed project is not the end of the improvements Stone Ridge Residences will be making to its facilities.

The second phase will include the remodeling of all of the apartments at Creekside Courts, renamed Stone Ridge Orchards, on Protection Avenue and of Midtown Apartments, now Stone Ridge Gems, on North Prospect Street, where some apartments will be changed from studio to one-bedroom units. The Nathan Castle Apartments, housed in the former Tuger Elementary School on South Main Street, will be totally rehabilitated. The housing authority acquired the facility last year and there will be 16 apartments available there.

This phase of the project will also include the construction of new 24-unit apartment building, Stone Ridge Flatts, at 250 E. Steele St. The dilapidated former bottling plant at the corner of East Steele and King streets will be razed and the space converted into a parking lot for the new building.

Dowe said the authority is working with the county and village to take title to the old bottling plant building. He expects work on the second phase of the project to begin late this year.

Darren J. Scott, director of development, Eastern New York, for New York State Homes and Community Renewal, said bundling the various parts of the project's second phase together into a single financial deal is an efficient way to move ahead with the plan.

The first phase has resulted in 63 new energy-efficient homes, he said. He praised local officials for approving a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for the project. "Affordable housing needs a PILOT," he said.

Herkimer Mayor Mark Netti said he first became aware of the project the authority was planning shortly after taking office and was impressed with the comprehensive plan. He said he looks forward to working with Stone Ridge Residences on the remainder of the project.

"I love to see resources returned," said Assemblyman Robert Smullen,R-Meco. "This is our money coming back to our community."

"This is part of the rebirth of the valley," said Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-New Hartford.

Donna Thompson is the government and business reporter for the Times Telegram. Email her at donna@timestelegram.com.

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