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HERKIMER The Herkimer village board took no action on the village clerk-treasurer's appointment Monday but scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday evening to discuss the matter.

Mayor Mark Netti said he needed clarification before any action could be taken.

The appointment was the lone item on Tuesday's agenda.

At the board's Jan. 21 meeting, Netti proposed appointing a new clerk-treasurer to replace Amanda Viscomi and changing Village Superintendent James Franco's position to a per diem one. The board discussed both proposals in executive session for more than an hour, but did not vote on either one.

The clerk-treasurer's position was not discussed in open session Monday, but that appointment, along with court personnel, an update on litigation and other items were taken into an executive session which lasted approximately two hours.

PLANNING BOARD

Herkimer Village Planning Board Chairman Brion Carroll reported that a site plan review meeting on the proposed Mohawk Valley Community Action day care facility is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the court room at the municipal hall.

He said after conducting the review, the planning board will submit its recommendation to the village board to either approve the project, approve it with conditions or disapprove it.

The Herkimer Housing Authority's multi-phase redevelopment project includes the construction of a two-story building with 24 senior and affordable housing units and a day care facility at 310 John Ave., as well as remodeling Creekside Courts on Protection Avenue, Eastern Gardens on Harter Street and Midtown Apartments on North Prospect Street and the construction of 15 new units at the corner of Harter and Steuben streets. The current day care programs at Creekside Courts and Eastern Gardens will be consolidated into one program with 63 slots at the John Avenue facility, according to the plans. The space freed up at Eastern Gardens and Creekside Courts will be turned into community rooms.

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Church of the Open Door is getting ready to open the doors to its Lorain Campus.

In 2016, the Elyria-based Christian church unveiled its 20/20 Vision Plan, a blueprint for expanding several ministries, eliminating debt and upgrading the existing facilities.

The plan included a new physical presence in Lorain -- and it is happening.

At 11 a.m. Feb. 9, Church of the Open Door will begin regular Sunday worship services in the renovated former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd.

When the YMCA was built in 1969, for years it was a blessing to the surrounding neighborhood, said Jason Russ, Lorain Campus pastor.

Church of the Open Door will begin regular Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 2020, at the former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd. This 1991 mural by Jim Lemaster remains in place on the lower level of the Y building.

He added he has talked to people who recalled their experiences at the Y growing up in Lorain. In the neighborhood, residents also want new connections, especially for children and the elderly.

Everybody has some connection to this Y, Russ said. What a gift of God to be able to open the doors back up to this community, something that was such a huge benefit.

I just think its neat that we can turn this place back around to the community, open it up, he said.

On Feb. 3, the building was a hive of activity as contractors, church staff and congregation members completed tasks ranging from painting to rigging lights to installing sound and video equipment.

Russ wore an Open Door shirt and blue jeans with a wrench and work gloves in his hip pocket.

Church of the Open Door's Lorain team leaders took a break from construction for a group photo at the former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd. From left are Stephanie Carrell, who works with childrens ministry; Joe Gonzales, who works with the student ministry; Jason Russ, Lorain Campus pastor; and Tony Reyes, director of worship. The church will begin regular Sunday worship services there at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 2020.

Church of the Open Door Executive Director Alex Marks was present with the Lorain Campus directors: Stephanie Carrell, who works with childrens ministry; Joe Gonzales, who works with the student ministry; and Tony Reyes, director of worship.

On Sundays, the renovated space will use two entrances, one on the north side of the building and one on the east side.

That door opens into a fellowship area that sits next to the main auditorium; holding about 170 seats, the auditorium will serve as the sanctuary for worship.

The worship team would rehearse there in a few days, Reyes said. He has grown up, gone to school and worked in the city.

Its really awesome to now launch a campus where we can now bring the Gospel in Lorain as well, where its home as well, Reyes said.

Church of the Open Door Director of Worship Tony Reyes, right, and helpers prepare a wall for installation of a video screen mounting bracket as part of renovations at the former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd., on Feb. 3, 2020.Church of the Open Door will begin regular Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 2020, at the former Lorain Y.

The Sunday morning worship service will be at 11 a.m. with Russ and Reyes leading prayer and singing. There will be a simulcast of the weeks sermon with church Pastor Jim Mindling.

Carrell said she and Church of the Open Door Pastor of Childrens Ministries Ben Fowlkes have met local children through visits to Lorain City Schools Washington and Hawthorne elementaries. But they have not yet had families with young children in the building.

For the worship, there will be a check-in station, a nursery and rooms for pre-K and elementary childrens ministries. Weekly themed lessons will include songs and music.

Im so excited about partnering with families in Lorain, just being here for whatever they need, Carrell said. I just feel deeply for families and I want to partner with families just to fill in the gaps that might be there. Again, so much of that is pointing them to Christ and just loving people and meeting needs as he did.

The building is Lorains former YMCA. Although there has been extensive renovation, it still has a lot of room for athletics and that will be part of the programming there.

Church of the Open Door will begin regular Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 2020, at the former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd. The church has renovated some spaces within the building, but the basketball court remains in place as one of the areas where children and adults can pursue physical health along with spiritual health.

Gonzales is the first to work in regular ministry in the building. He has begun a basketball ministry, drawing up to 40 youths, mostly boys from Clearview, Lorain and Horizon Science Academy schools, for basketball and discussion three nights a week.

Gonzales recalled his youth and the advice from an elder: Be the person you wanted when you were younger.

My passion is to be that person to the young people of Lorain, that I wish I had when I was younger, he said. Part of that is introducing them to Christ and giving kids in Lorain something to do.

Russ and Marks agreed the only real difficulty about the Lorain project is that it took longer than expected.

But they said the congregation trusts in Gods timing for the growth. It took time to raise money and develop the vision, then the blueprints, for how the building could accommodate Sunday worship and weekly use for study, fellowship and physical activities.

Church of the Open Door will begin regular Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. Feb. 9, 2020, at the former Lorain YMCA, 1121 Tower Blvd.

The investment in Lorain was part of a multi-year effort to raise more than $2 million for the entire Vision 20/20 plan.

The cost of remodeling the building has been significant, Marks said.

But from our perspective, its an investment in the community and into the people here, he said.

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In the last few years, a number of startups led by the company Away have disrupted the sleepy luggage market with an array of colorful hard-shell suitcases that incorporate features such as built-in batteries to recharge your gadgets.

Now Target is looking to get in on the action, too.

After overhauling most of its apparel and home brands, the Minneapolis-based retailer is now eyeing other categories where it could increase its business such as luggage.

Target's new luggage brand, Open Story, lands in stores on Sunday and on Target.com on Feb. 13.

The nearly 40-piece line includes hard-sided checked and carry-on luggage, backpacks, packing cubes, garment bags and totes, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $179.99. The suitcases include features such as USB ports for a battery or power bank, a built-in TSA lock, a laundry bag and many zippered pockets to help travelers to keep items organized.

"We know from looking at market trends that the consumer is looking to travel more and more and is preferring to go on experiences," said Julie Guggemos, Target's chief design officer. "We decided, as we look at the travel industry, that it would be a good opportunity for Target to create something that offers the best of the best from a features standpoint at an incredibly affordable price."

Target's new carry-on suitcase, for example, will sell for $149.99, which Guggemos said is about 30% cheaper than comparable products from major competitors. Away's carry-on suitcases start at $225.

Target's designers and engineers spent about 14 months developing Open Story, researching not only the features offered by premium luggage brands, but also talking to consumers about what they are looking for in luggage and where they would like to see improvements. They went through several prototypes and stress-tested them on trips and on cobblestone streets.

"It's going to blow all other luggage offerings out of the water," Guggemos said.

Target decided not to include a battery with its suitcases. Built-in lithium batteries are now barred from being checked on flights in the U.S., and some airlines now require them to be detached when carrying such luggage onto flights.

"We decided to let the consumer decide what they want to do," she said.

The suitcases also come with a hardy polycarbonate shell, four silent 360-spinning wheels and are expandable. They will come in about a dozen colors.

While Target has been seeing some growth in luggage sales, Guggemos said it hasn't been on par with the rest of the market. With Open Story, she said Target hopes to outpace competitors.

Luggage sales have risen 11% in the U.S. since 2016 and are now a $2.3 billion industry, according to Beth Goldstein, an industry analyst with the NPD Group.

In addition to the growing interest in travel and experiences, enhanced features and functionality are also helping to fuel growth, she said.

"I think there has been a halo effect from the startups, most notably Away, but even the ones that didn't survive, like Raden and Bluesmart," she wrote in an e-mail, noting that traditional players are also now adding more features such as luggage sleeves and extra pockets.

The challenge, though, is that consumers don't buy new suitcases very often, which could hinder sustained growth.

This is not Target's first foray into private-label luggage. It has a longtime brand called Embark and more recently launched an in-house line through one of its newer, though more budget-focused, brands, Made by Design. It also carries national brands such as American Tourister.

Open Story will be prominently displayed in Target's luggage section, but the overall space for the section won't change. Instead, the retailer is making room for it by shrinking its offerings from other owned and national brands, Guggemos said.

In addition to remodeling stores and adding new fulfillment options, refreshing Target's owned brands has been a key part of Target CEO Brian Cornell's strategy that has led to impressive sales gains over the last two years. However, Target reported last month that its sales over the holidays came in lower than expected, a rare miss for a retailer that has become one of the better performers in the industry.

Target has now rolled out more than 40 new brands over the last several years. Last month it launched All in Motion, an activewear brand that replaces C9 by Champion.

While the pace of new brand rollouts has begun to slow, Target is now looking at other categories outside of apparel and home, which had been its initial focus.

As for what's next, Guggemos said Target is looking at everything from sporting goods to toys.

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41 West, Special to Naples Daily News Published 6:40 a.m. ET Feb. 1, 2020

BEFORE: View of kitchen area at condo in The Windsor before being renovated by 41 West.(Photo: Submitted)

AFTER: Dramatically enhanced kitchen area after renovation by 41 West.(Photo: Kenny Siebenhar)

Considering a new look for your condo, kitchen or bath? Where do you start? This is the question 41 West hears most often from condo owners in the luxury high-rise buildings in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Estero.

41 West has been remodeling luxury condos since 1995 and is honored to be ranked as the #1 General Contractor in Naples by Houzz.com. 41 West creates inspires condo residences in collaboration with architects and interior designers. With the understanding that you want your own special place that reflects your style and taste, they use The 5 Simple Steps , allowing you to describe what you want, the design team draws it, you approve it and 41 West builds it, as was the case with this 5,500 SF, four-bedroom condo in The Windsor.

This beautifully renovated high-rise has been dramatically enhanced to modernize the space and update the home to suit the lifestyle of the owners by adopting a transitional style, blending traditional molding details with contemporary tile, stone flooring and dove-white cabinetry in a bright, neutral space with LED lighting throughout.

The intent was to keep the space very clean and ornate. One of the primary kitchen walls was knocked down to create one large area with a large doorway from the dining room to the kitchen, while a new suite of appliances was installed. Walls also came down in the master bathroom, where the larger space allowed for a new shower and a free-standing Albert & Victoria soaking tub, a stunning centerpiece in any bathroom.

A unique design element is the blue agate accent tile in the entryway. Known for enhancing any space, this semi-precious gemstones eye-catching blue agate surface is exclusive in look because of its luxurious and crystalline nature.

Visit 41west.com for more information or to schedule an idea session with their team of design experts.

41 West is a design/build firm that has been building custom home and remodeling luxury condos and homes in the beach communities of Naples, Marco Island and Bonita Beach since 1995. 41 West is honored to be ranked #1 on Houzz.com of over 3,000 general contractors in Naples. The 41 West design team specializes in creating plans for an inspired residence and work in collaboration with nationally recognized architects and interior designers. Creating a unique residence to match the lifestyle of their clients if the focus of 41 West. Choose 41 West to build your new custom home, remodel your luxury condo or remodel your home and enjoy their promise of a 41 West 5-Star experience before, during and long after construction.

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Reflecting his commitment to offer the most state-of-the-art technologies to his patients, Jacob D. Steiger, M.D., Facial Plastic Surgeon, of Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton is one of the first physicians nationally to have Sofwave ultrasound, the newest technology to hit the market to improve fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck.

Created by Sofwave Medical Ltd., an emerging aesthetic device company, the Sofwave system has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In clinical studies, 87% of patients were marked as improved or significantly improved, 12 weeks after a single treatment.

A clinically-proven, non-invasive approach to improving fine lines and wrinkles, Sofwave utilizes proprietary Intense Ultrasound Beam TechnologyTM (IUB), in which sound wave energy passes through the skin's surface (the epidermis), heating at precisely the right depth in the mid-dermis to improve the overall appearance of aging skin. It is a non-invasive, no downtime wrinkle treatment. The treatment only takes about 30 minutes, and offers major results. It is appropriate for all skin types.

The high-intensity, high-frequency, IUB ensures no damage to the epidermis nor the underlying structures beneath the dermis, including bones, facial nerves, facial fat and blood vessels. With Volumetric Directional Thermal Impact (VDTI), the beams spread through the tissue and create a variety of volumetric cylindrical-shaped thermal zones in the dermis, separated by areas of undamaged tissue, creating a fractional effect in the mid-dermis.

This creates a controlled and directional, thermal impact (60C70C) parallel to the skin, at a prime depth of 1.5mm in the mid-dermis. The targeted treatment zones promote an inflammatory wound-healing response, the remodeling and concentration increase of collagen (neocollagenesis) and elastin (neoelastoegensis), which leads to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and restoration of natural skin features.

The direct skin contact enables the integration of cooling and real-time feedback mechanisms for superb epidermal protection, accurate targeting of the thermal effect and optimal pain management.

The solid-state energizer module, a hand piece, is robust and stable with no moving parts nor optics. It's light and maneuverable, and covers a large area. The treatment involves no sterilization nor needles.

"Sofwave is a revolutionary treatment that provides effective and safe results," said Dr. Steiger, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. "My ongoing commitment to my patients is to research and utilize the latest, cutting-edge treatments in facial plastic surgery such as Sofwave to provide the best possible results."

Dr. Steiger is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He focuses his practice specifically on the face and neck. He offers state-of-the-art surgical and non-invasive solutions for facial rejuvenation, as well as techniques for specific features, such as nose reshaping, jawline tightening, neck lifting, lip augmentation, skin resurfacing and eyelid lifting.

About Jacob D. Steiger, M.D. & Steiger Facial Plastic SurgeryAn accomplished, double board-certified, Ivy League-trained physician, Jacob D. Steiger, M.D., Facial Plastic Surgeon, specializes exclusively in plastic surgery of the face. The 5,000-square-foot modern Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery features luxurious treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art surgical center with an operating room and overnight suite. For more information, to schedule an appointment, or to book a spa treatment, call 561-499-9339, toll-free at 866-994-FACE (3223) or visit drsteiger.com. Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery/1001 Aesthetic Medical Center is located at 1001 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432.

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Its not a real tree, exactly. Its a piece of furniture, with a bench circling its wide trunk and leaves and branches reaching to the ceiling. Lights above the tree can change color, from green to red or orange or blue.

The tree has been there about a year now, a centerpiece of the media center remodeling funded by the bond approved in a 2015 referendum.

Work on referendum projects is winding down. A new elementary school and additions at the middle and high schools were the marquee projects of the $52 million referendum. Maintenance work and remodeling have provided updates in all school buildings.

At Roosevelt a more traditional library was transformed into a bright, modern space. The large room had been a large room with straight rows of book-packed shelves and a group of large tables with chairs in the back of the room.

Now, its brighter, with new paint and flooring. Curved shelves are distributed around the room along with small tables and chairs. Pops of blue, purple and bright green are spread throughout the room.

Kindergarteners sitting on the bench under the tree said they really like having it in the room. They especially like the way the top of the tree lights up.

The furniture is designed to appeal to young kids. A few pieces have floor-level tunnels for students to squirm through. If someone wants to settle into a tunnel to read, thats OK, too.

Stuffed animals are waiting for kids to read to them.

Media center specialist Bethany Roisland said the book collection was updated, too.

A section of graphic novels has been added. All kids enjoy the illustrated books, she said, and the combination of words and illustrations can help make connections for kids learning English.

The overall collection reflects more diversity than it may have in the past, including materials about many different kinds of people. We try to emphasize different populations, she said.

While students enjoyed the remodeled media center from the start, changes keep coming as everyone adjusts to the new space.

For example, Roisland has found that kids have their own ideas about how to use some spaces.

She had planned to develop seating in a corner where she and other teachers use a Smart Board for instruction. It turned out students enjoyed just sitting on the floor while she teaches them keyboarding.

Roisland is in her second year with the district. She didnt work in the old media center but library paraprofessional Molly Morris did.

The old center was very utilitarian, said Morris. We keep evolving. She has enjoyed watching children enjoy the colorful space and modern furniture.

Libraries in the past were quiet places, but that has changed. The image of a librarian shushing giggling students is gone. A media center now is a more active and interactive place, Roisland said. Sometimes, theres even music playing.

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Melissa Wilson remembers going to David Rodli Hall for meals when she was a UWRF undergraduate. She now heads career services at the university, one of 14 departments housed in the reborn Rodli building.

Its definitely a transformation, Wilson said. For someone who was in the building previously, they wont believe their eyes.

An open house event commemorating the renovation is set for 2-4:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

Visitors will find few relics of the past inside the remodeled Rodli Hall, which campus officials said will serve a multitude of services with the common goal of student success.

After crossing a large university seal outside Rodlis Sixth Street entryway, visitors can either go left to the admissions office or right to career services. Campus planner Dale Braun said the two offices locations symbolize the beginning of the college journey and the eventual launch into the working world.

This is intentional, UWRF campus planner Dale Braun said of the design, calling student success the guiding light behind the project.

Elsewhere in Rodli, visitors will find the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, International Education and Financial Aid departments to name just a few while a central coffee shop sits at the base of a staircase that conjures a modern vision of the older iterations stairway system.

The building, which underwent a $15.9 million remodeling, now houses 14 departments that, until now, had been scattered around the campus. Alan Symicek, the universitys executive director of facilities management, said it made more sense for students to have them under one roof than in individual silos.

Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Excellence and Student Success Kathleen Hunzer said thats been accomplished.

Its amazing, she said. This just brings us all together.

Wilson called that an exciting aspect. If someones getting advice at her Career Services office, and that conversation leads to questions about financial aid, counseling or wellness, I can really quickly walk them to that place.

The new Rodli building completes a years-long effort to establish a central welcome space for students. Braun said that began with the realignment of East Cascade Avenue, which added roundabouts, including one at Sixth Street.

That curve carries visitors to Rodli on the east side of the street where parking stalls marked for Future Falcons fill the adjoining lot and the universitys new gateway features near Centennial Hall on the west side, which set the scene for the iconic campus mall.

Brick pedestals bearing the University of Wisconsin-River Falls seal form a gateway to the campus mall. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia

The first floor showcases two of the buildings primary offices: admissions and career services, while a large meeting room tucked between those departments can hold up to 50 people for group campus visits or other events.

Just behind the meeting room is Cafe 74, which Chancellor Dean Van Galen explained is a nod to the universitys founding in 1874.

If the first floor seems more spacious, thats not a figment of the imagination. Braun said 18 inches of concrete was removed from the floor to gain more ceiling height.

Green Bay-based Somerville Architects and Engineers was responsible for the design, while Eau Claire-based Market & Johnson served as general contractor for the project.

I think they did a wonderful job putting this together, Braun said.

Visitors can take alternating stairways to the second story, where northern staircase leads to a shot of Glen Parks swinging bridge. Meanwhile, a massive art piece depicting the meandering Kinnickinnic River hangs above the coffee shop, creating a centerpiece for the space.

From there, students can access second-story departments. Both floors have kitchenettes, where Braun said students might mingle over food.

He said socializing elements were integral in devising the layout at Rodli, which includes fireplaces on both levels.

Thats the whole idea, is to get people together, he said.

Collaboration spaces are scattered throughout the building; university leaders said the hope is students will seize on those spaces for group projects. One such space within the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging area features a station with a video screen for students to work on multimedia projects.

Braun said future plans call for a falcon sculpture to be placed at the building. He said the aim is to create a talisman for students seeking good fortune, perhaps to touch the toes of the statue for good luck, as is seen at the Wisconsin Capitols badger statue.

These, Braun said, are the kinds of common points of the culture that help build a belonging and a sense of community on campus.

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Its love for Danville that keeps Carla Minosh and Tom Belles going on a 20-year journey of refurbishing their Victorian home on Millionaires Row.

Insanity? Minosh quips when asked what compels them to continue on their never-ending quest to make the perfect work of art.

The four-story, 146-year-old home sits at 878 Main St.

Depending on your imagination or mood, visiting the High Victorian, Gothic-style home can bring to mind the Addams Family or have you looking for Oscar Wilde to make an appearance.

High Victorian Gothic architecture features include towers, turrets, arched windows and a dark, heavy, brooding look about it, Minosh, a nurse practitioner, said.

Boasting about 20 rooms and more than 140 windows, the home was built in 1874 by Charles Sublett, who died in the 1880s.

The second owner, E.H. Miller, was a tobacconist and dry-goods merchant who married Subletts widow, Jennie. The home that Jennie also owned with E.H. Miller remained in the Miller family until Minosh and Belles bought it in 2000.

The couples priority at the time was to remove all the white paint.

It was painted white inside and out, Minosh said.

Getting rid of the white paint took years and entailed using a heat gun and dental tools, she said.

To step inside the stately red-brick home is to experience sensory overload, an elegant feast for the eyes.

The entrance includes a vestibule and stained-glass doors leading into a wide hallway with chandeliers, antique oriental rugs and stained-glass windows at the end.

An 1890s grandfather clock an original the couple bought from the Miller family stands against the wall to the left. An 1880s wooden credenza is on the other side of the hallway.

Its just pretty much for show, Minosh said.

Blue-green fabric walls with honeysuckle designs adorn the music room, which also contains furniture by Luigi Frullini, Minoshs favorite Italian furniture maker.

The room features a glass and crystal chandelier and a taupe and faded-green Russian-style Oriental rug.

In one corner, theres a rotating statue of Esmeralda with her goat, Djali, from Victor Hugos The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The couple got the object from the Troy Public Library in Troy, New York.

One of the homes nine bathrooms has Turkish themes, with Turkish-patterned tiles that are diamond-shaped with squares in the middle. Black, dark green, brown, red, gold and white make up the color scheme.

The bathroom was pink, Minosh said, referring to yet another instance of taking a part of the house and making it their own.

Mark Joyner, president of the Danville Historical Society, praised Minoshs and Belles preservation efforts.

It adds to the commerce and history of downtown Danville, Joyner said. For every home that gets restored, it saves the beauty of what Danville originally was.

The couple simply adores the home and the community, said Belles, an attorney.

We love the house, the architecture, the area, Belles said between pauses during his work on the home. We have great neighbors and friends.

Belles and Minosh typically hold parties three or four times per year, which provide an opportunity for others to enjoy the home.

Lincrusta wallpaper, paper pulp made with linseed oil and pressed into a pattern, covers the walls of the dining room. The stenciled, hand-painted ceiling holds a 19th-century bronze chandelier from Henry N. Hooper & Co. in Boston.

A glass china cabinet holds Jennie Subletts china from the 1870s.

Minosh and Belles gutted the kitchen, which is done in a reformed Gothic style including the refrigerator doors.

We didnt want it to look too kitcheny, Minosh said.

They added a sunroom next to the kitchen in an area that used to be a porch. The red-bricked room has an object that was esoteric even during the 19th century a radiator cabinet used to keep food and plates warm.

Its an old-fashioned plate warmer, Minosh said.

The cast-iron, gun-metal gray item dates to 1874. The couple found it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A second-floor bedroom carpet dates to the 1870s and has a burgundy, cream-colored and faded-green design. A bronze chandelier is decorated with Roman armor and buffalo figures cast into the object.

The bedroom also has a bookcase with books owned by the houses past residents old hardbacks of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, Lady Chatterleys Lover by D.H. Lawrence and other works.

When asked why they would spend so much money and time working on the home, Minosh answered with a question: Why not?

Its just a spectacular house, she added. It really deserves to have the spa treatment.

They have done a lot of the remodeling themselves, but hired contractors for work on plumbing, electrical and the etched glass, Minosh said.

Though theyve been working on the home for two decades now, there is still work to be done. They dont plan to stop anytime soon.

We hope to inspire people to do this because there are so many spectacular houses in this town that just deserve the same treatment, she said.

Tom Belles (left) and Carla Minosh have been refurbishing their home at 878 Main St. since 2000. The Sublett-Miller house was built in 1874.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

Carla Minosh leads a tour of the Victorian home she and her husband, Tom Belles, are refurbishing at 878 Main St. They bought the home in 2000 and have been working on it ever since.

The Sublett-Miller House, owned by Carla Minosh and Tom Belles, was built in 1874. The couple has been working to refurbish the home at 878 Main St. since they bought it in 2000.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

Crane reports for the Register & Bee. He can be reached at (434) 791-7987.

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Chef Patrick Mohn in the kitchen at Santa Ana Caf at Tamaya, which recently underwent a $3.24 million renovation. (Amy Byres/Rio Rancho Observer)

RIO RANCHO Santa Ana Caf underwent a $3.24 million renovation to capture New Mexicos essence through its food, decor and head chef Patrick Mohn.

Mohn said the changes from the renovation have allowed him to connect even more to the caf.

Its easier to connect because it has evolved much like Ive evolved. When I was first starting out as a chef, I was cooking carne adovada, making tamales. Now the tamales may have a blue corn masa, or they may have truffle wild mushrooms. So, what were doing is its evolving the way I think of food, Mohn said.

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His personality can be seen from end to end of the restaurants new menus.

Much of the food is inspired by something that Ive eaten, and Ive really loved, he said.

One dish is inspired by his childhood. The Waldo Gulch Benedict is made with blue corn pancakes, something Mohn ate as a child.

This has always been a dream of mine to run this place. I have been a sous chef here before (and have) worked here and I love the connection to the indigenous cuisine while incorporating a lot of the New Mexican, Spanish colonial stuff. Growing up in that type of cuisine, I wanted to make my mark in it, but also elevate it, Mohn said.

Mohn wants to reintroduce people to the possibilities of what could be made with the three sisters of squash, beans and corn.

With this in mind, Mohn built the menus to encompass ancient cuisine with a modern twist, he said.

We talk about marrying the modern aspect of everything, along with the ancient cuisine; thats really what the place looks like, he said.

The renovation itself had this same approach.

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First, when you walk in, you should feel the expanse because, much like New Mexico, the views go on forever, but there are great points of interest when you look at the chandeliers, when you look at the beautiful pottery and baskets at the end of the dining hall there. You have to sense that this is a very big place, like New Mexico is, Mohn said.

This experience continues all the way to the back, where the buffet area has been modernized, he said.

Santa Ana Caf is first and foremost steeped in Native American culture, indigenous food and obviously so since we are on the pueblo. But the investment in remodeling in, and modernizing the kitchen equipment and dining room, buffet area, the stuff like that, is that modern approach to pre-contact food, he said.

The buffet area includes heated and iced tables to ensure food is always served at safe temperatures.

This improves the quality of the food and allows us to offer more variety and feel comfortable that it is always going to be at safe temperatures, Mohn said.

One thing Mohn worries about when going to a buffet is how long food has been out and whether it is being maintained at the correct temperatures.

Honestly, besides the fact that it is extremely beautiful, this is much safer for people to eat, Mohn said.

Another feature added was a year-round outdoor patio, equipped with ceiling heaters, fans and the ability to become enclosed with plastic walls.

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This space being as big as it is but also enclosed like this is very versatile, you know, its summer through winter, he said.

Mohn believes this outdoor space is perfect for large groups and team-building exercises.

So, when we have big groups that come in and they want to do team-building and stuff, this is the perfect space for us to do, like, a guacamole competition, he said.

This space is also used year-round for activities, Mohn said.

You can tell by the view, in the summertime, when youre out here for breakfast, or even dinner, youre going to have all these great activities just right outside of you while youre eating, he said.

The caf is at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Novi Home Show came to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Friday to Sunday, January 24 to 26, 2020.

Hosted by the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan (HBA), the show featured virtually everything you might need for home projects and improvement and/or interior design, from kitchens to concrete to hot tubs.

"The Novi Home Show is the one-stop destination to find home improvement products and services for every type of project imaginable, decorating and landscaping exhibits as well as experienced businesses available for consulting or hire," the show said on its website.

The HBA is a nonprofit advocate for the home building industry including builders, remodelers, property owners, developers and suppliers to the single family and multifamily residential construction industry.

Brian Starrs, of the HBA and the show manager of the 2020 Novi Home Show, when asked howconsumers moods for home remodeling projects in 2020 are, said he felt optimistic.

"The Home Builders Association is very optimistic about the forecast," Starrs said. "

As a matter of fact, numbers have been trending upward as far as building permits and we know there's been definitely a large increase in remodeling and reconstruction and renovations on homes as well."

Exhibitors encompassedsiding professionals, landscapers, builders, kitchen and bathroom remodelers, waterproofing experts, countertop installers and basement refinishers, with exhibits includingkitchen and bath interiors, windows, doors, flooring and cabinetry.

WJR's The Inside Outside Guys, also broadcasted live from the show on the WJR Stage Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon and featured talks with many of the exhibitors.

Greg Elston, a Fenton resident, andEric Butts, a Holly resident, had achimney sweep exhibit at the show.

When asked what the optimism is for people to improve their homes, Butts said they were trying to get people to be more efficient with their energy usage.

"We are trying to get people (to) lower emissions on their home into the atmosphere and trying to keep up with all of the standards that are going on right now," Butts said.

"Gas is a newer thing. People are getting into really efficient wood burners that are capable of heating a substantial portion of the home."

Laurie Smith from TLCs Trading Spaces was this year's show's featured speaker.

She spoke on Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at noon and Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Inspiration Home Stage, which presented educational and fun seminars focusing on home design and organizing for the duration of the show.

She spoke about how to save money, time and stress on all types of big and small home projects.

Smith discussed color, pattern and furniture layout, sharing pictures from her personal home renovations, including before, during and after pictures.

Prior to speaking Smith said she was excited to present at The Novi Home Show, where she will discuss her process from evaluating the bones of a room to placing the final accessories.

Sponsored by The Detroit News Homestyle section,Participants could also enter online to win a VIP experience with Smithon Saturday, January 25 from 9 to 10 a.m., which featured coffee, tea, breakfast snacks and an informal consultation.

Five winners also received a signed copy of Smiths book, "Discovering HomeFind Your Personal Style", as well as two tickets to the show.

I like to remind people that their home is a reflection of their soul, Smith said.

Surround yourself with objects of art and accessories that move you and bring you joy. Treat your home as though you are a curator and not a decorator. If one can truly embrace that, there are no mistakes.

Others speaking on the Inspiration Stage included:

Located near the Inspiration Stage at The Novi Home Show, in booth 945, home design professionals and experts from the AISDoffered free 15-minute consultations to event-goers.

Thechapters display at their booth featured a cozy home office showcasing Sherwin Williams color of the year Naval (a dark navy), a complete living room and a dramatic, glammed-up sitting room.

Participants were offered a chance to help with the display by visiting the Novi Home Show's Facebook page.

Event-goers could also enter into the"Cabinet Comeback" contest, sponsored by Great Lakes Ace Hardware and My Local Pros.

One lucky winner received$500 worth of project materials for a DIY cabinet refinishing job from Great Lakes Ace Hardware, plus $200 of service or materials from My Local Pros.

Brought to the show byKids Gotta Play, the event also featured a family fun area with activities for children and families, such as bouncy-houses.

Sponsors for the Novi Home Show included The Home Depot, WJR, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, the CW50, Bigby Coffee and ABC Warehouse.

Free samples of Bigby Coffee was offered to Home Show participants.

The show ran from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission was $10 for adults 13 and older, $9 for seniors 55 and older and free for children under 12.

Admission did not include parking fees.

Tickets could be bought online at brownpapertickets.com and were good any day of the show, but could also be bought at the door.

A special "$5 after 5" deal on admission was offered on Friday and Saturday, with tickets discounted to $5 after 5 p.m. each day.

While show-goers were encouraged to buy tickets in advance online, advance tickets were not eligible for the "$5 after 5" deal.

Event-goers could also register to win free tickets to the show if they bought tickets online in advance and $2 coupons were available through the event's website.

A "buy one, get one" offer on admission was also available online on the show's social media pages.

Other coupons for admission were also available at Great Lakes Ace Hardware store locations, Biggby Coffee stores, the Detroit Newspapers Homestyle and SaveOn publications.

Many attended the show hoping to get advice or find solutions on their home improvement projects.

One homeowner, who asked not to be identified, when asked what brought him to the show, said he wanted some ideas.

"I am looking at a couple of projects for around the home and want to have some ideas," he said.

For a complete schedule of events and other information, see the show's website.

For more information on the show, visit the Novi Home Show's websiteor visit their Facebook page. Or, check out the event page on Facebook.

Information can also be found on social media under the hashtag,#novihomeshow.

Or, to check out videos on home and garden shows in Novi like this one, visit Novi Home & Garden Shows on Youtube.

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