By TAHLIA MCPHERSONOct. 27, 2014, midnight

MONTH-long police hunt ends after dramatic three-hour stand-off.

A MONTH-long police hunt for Rowan Weaver came to an end yesterday after a dramatic three-hour rooftop standoff in Lavington.

More than 50 people watched on as 18 police officers and two negotiators talked the 24-year-old Weaver down from a Schaefer Street house.

Witnesses said Weaver was chased by police through several yards before he climbed onto a roof about 12.45pm.

The street was blocked for three hours as Weaver paced the tiled roof with his shirt tied around his head and his sunglasses on.

He ripped tiles from the roof, which he smashed and threw at police.

Click play on the video below for footage from the siege. (iPhone users go to video tab in menu)

Weaver who had been wanted over traffic offences, intimidation offences, assault, aggravated break and enter and other charges remained in police custody overnight and will face Albury court today.

Resident of a neighbouring house, Colleen, said she heard the chase from inside her house.

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TAVARES Mayor Robert Wolfe and fellow City Council members Norman Hope and Lori Pfister are seeking re-election to two-year-terms.

Races are nonpartisan and council members, who make $5,557 annually, are elected citywide. Each year in November members select the mayor, who is paid $6,557 annually.

Early voting prior to the Nov. 4 general election continues through Nov. 1.

Here's a rundown of the candidates:

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Wolfe, an eight-year council member, said his hands-on approach, work ethic and ability to listen to residents will help the city continue to thrive.

"I want to continue to be on the City Council and continue to lead this city in the right direction," he said. "My qualifications and what I've done in the past should let voters know their vote is good with me."

As the owner of a tile business for 17 years, he said he wants to continue to work on city projects, including the city's stormwater initiative. In addition to improving the downtown district, he said the city's new $6.3 million wedding and special-events facility on Lake Dora will benefit residents.

"The extra money being spent on it just moved it to the next level to hold events," he said. "I believe the money spent will be brought back to the city and the city residents and the businesses and the downtown area alike."

Challenging Wolfe is Lisa Johnson, owner of a health and nutritional business for seven years. Johnson said she wants to keep taxes and government spending to a minimum. As the owner of E-Z Nutrition101 on Alfred Street, she said she thinks the community would benefit from a "fresh face."

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Flooring is a foundational facet of any home project. But when the room youre upgrading is prone to spills and splashes and the chance of leaks or flooding, carpet isnt an ideal choice.

Here are some options for moisture-prone areas, from flooring pros whove earned top ratings from Angies List members:

TILE: This is a durable option, with material choices ranging from ceramic to natural stone. However, some tiles must be sealed to prevent water penetration, so some types may not work well in moisture-prone area.

If you choose tile flooring, keep grout lines tight, especially in a bathroom. Grout, even when sealed, will eventually let moisture through. Look for grouts that contain additives to reduce moisture intrusion.

Some specific tile materials:

VINYL: If youre looking for an easy-care and affordable option, consider vinyl. Sheet vinyl has the benefit of few, if any, seams that can let moisture through. Vinyl also has its high-end side, which can make it a practical alternative to hardwood or stone in high-traffic rooms. Vinyl planks and whats called luxury vinyl tile can be made to mimic the look of wood or stone.

High-quality vinyl brands can feature mold and mildew inhibitors and waterproof guarantees rather than water-resistant claims.

CONCRETE: A staple for basements and garages, concrete is worth considering for a bathroom or kitchen. Concrete staining, stamping and other decorative techniques allow this sturdy material to stand alone decoratively.

WOOD: Wood can work in a kitchen, especially if its engineered hardwood flooring (sometimes called laminate hardwood flooring), which has a sturdier, more water-resistant plywood base, a hardwood veneer and usually costs more than laminate.

LAMINATE: Laminate is a layered flooring type featuring wood fiber. Its relatively easy to install and is affordable, compared to hardwood or engineered wood. However, its not recommended for full bathrooms or a basement that may experience flooding. If water penetrates, laminate can swell.

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SWEET-toothed pupils at Tile Hill Wood School received some cupcake inspiration when a local expert gave them some tasty tips.

Juci Luci , owner of Juci Lucis Cupcake Factory , held a demonstration for Year 9 and showed them how to create edible cupcake decorations linked to the theme of Alice in Wonderland.

Pupils were also able to gain hands-on experience, making their own decorations under the watchful support of Luci and staff at the school.

Emily Reader, a Year 9 pupil studying Food Technology, said: I thought the visit was really fun. Juci Luci was really cheery and explained everything really well. The cakes looked amazing and I surprised myself with what I could actually achieve.

Fellow pupil, Anna Cowen, said: She gave me a lot of inspiration for my decorations and I am looking forward to using what I have learned in my practical work.

The visit took place to support the pupils project work on designing and making products suitable for a Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea Party.

Luci said: The girls came up with great ideas and were so focused.

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Michael Patrick Higgins of Framingham, Marine Corps veteran, mason and business owner, died Oct. 3 in his home. He was 54.

Born in Chelsea, Mr. Higgins was raised in Natick. He graduated from Natick High School in 1977.

After graduation he joined the Marine Corps, as his father before him had done.

Mr. Higgins found work as a mason, specializing in tile and ceramics. In a brief time, his skill as a ceramic tile mason led to establishing his own successful business, Royal Tile.

He loved people, music, athletics, his work, and his family.

Mr. Higgins is survived by a son, Ethan Michael of Natick and Vermont; his mother, Pauline G. Atencio; two brothers, Scott L. of Hopedale and David S. of Framingham; three sisters, Victoria C. Lane of Oxford, Joanna Beavers of Worcester and Stacie N. Allen of Wayland.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, Natick.

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GEORGETOWN Work has begun to install a new storm sewer that will intercept rainwater from 300 acres west of Georgetown along Whittier Street and then allow it to run east past Seminary Street and into the Ellis Branch Creek.

Currently, the rainwater enters commingled stormwater and sanitary sewer lines, which can overload the sewers on the west side of the city and overwhelm the wastewater treatment plant.

Bob Kohlhase, an engineering manager with the Farnsworth Group's Peoria office, said he was "pleased at how things are coming together."

Some residents who live near the new sewer have expressed concern that a portion of the route from Whittier Street on its way east to the creek will be an open drainage ditch.

Kohlhase has said that there is an existing natural drainage way from Church to Main streets, and the contractors are utilizing it by cutting it down so that stormwater will run naturally to the east.

Kohlhase said he met with resident on Oct. 8 and feels that their concerns fall into four categories:

He acknowledged that portions of the regraded ditch are steep and said the city council may consider helping with mowing those areas.

He said the residents granted a permanent easement of 7.5 feet from the center of the ditch, but there is also a temporary easement that was granted for the grading of the ditch, which is wider than 15 feet across at some points.

Kohlhase said he was not able to answer questions about possible devaluation of the properties with the newly graded open sewer running along them, and referred those questions to local property assessors.

He said that safety concerns have been somewhat addressed by replacing damaged fencing along portions of the ditch, which is intended to keep children out of it.

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World War II veteran, Chuck Bahde, stands by his sculpture of a wave, made out of an old solar panel.

RANCHO SANTA FE Chuck Bahde was 17 when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1943. He was sent to gunnery school, got his wings and was the youngest member of the 7th Air Force fighter group, 78th fighter squadron.

He was set on making his mark as a fighter pilot. But instead was assigned to a special squad to join the Marines in taking over the airstrip at Iwo Jima.

The 88-year old veteran has his share of stories and medals from World War II, but hed rather talk about the art hes made over the last several decades.

One of the Dimensionals by Chuck Bahde

He has more than 100 pieces in his collection at his Rancho Santa Fe home that he made out of recycled material, mostly scraps of plastic sheet, broken tile, beads and old solar panels. No two are alike. He is looking for a gallery to exhibit his work.

Bahde has sold his work locally at the former Timmons Gallery in Rancho Santa Fe, and is working with local military artist Todd Krasovetz to find a gallery.

He recently donated one piece, called Ice Jam, to the Oceanside Museum of Art.

His work with plastic sheets represents an iconographic art form, said Daniel Foster, executive director at the Oceanside Museum of Art. His art style is defined by the way he crafts plastic into architectural and abstract shapes and forms.

Bahde generally doesnt deliberately incorporate his military experiences in his art, except one piece showing the raising of the flag at Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima, which he witnessed from the harbor.

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This weeks Smart Living roundup features the worlds first traceable umbrella, a smart way to accept packages, and a retail giants new focus on smart, connected products.

For Londoners and Seattleites, never worry of misplacing your umbrella again. Blunt Umbrellas UK Ltd. has partnered with Tile Inc., a Bluetooth Low Energy tracker with an international lost-and-found community, to deliver the traceable umbrella. This is the first major partnership for Tile to incorporate its location-tracking chips into a consumer product.

Blunt is best known for its unique and lightweight design that makes their umbrellas sturdy, even when faced with strong winds and rain. Its ribs and shaft are made from durable fibreglass and has an aerodynamic design. Blunt umbrellas are also storm resistant and come with a two-year warranty.

To make the famous umbrella traceable, the waterproof Tile unit lives discreetly in the Blunts canopy and connects to the Tile mobile app. This allows users to locate a misplaced umbrella. It also leverages the large Tile community to help locate a lost umbrella, as each Tile emits a signal that can be picked up by other nearby Tile users.

The postman may always ring twice, but youre not always at home. For expensive deliveries, theres nothing more agonizing than worrying over potential thefts or having to drive to a local center to pick up the package yourself.

In the United Kingdom, a parcel delivery system is being tested with residents and businesses in St Albans and Radlett. Called Pelipod, the delivery unitis a large anddurable box with a built-in battery that lasts for a year, a cable lock to secure the container to the building, an electronic locking system, and GPRS technology to monitor package delivery or pick-up.

So how does it work? When you order online, you can include in your shipping instructions to have the item/s delivered to your Pelipod. It will then create a one-time deliver code which the delivery person uses to open the Pelipod. It also features a camera that allows verification of the delivery, and a notificationwhen the package has been delivered. When a user gets home, he or she uses their own user code to open the Pelipod toget their package. If the package is damaged or needs to be returned for some reason, the Pelipod can also be used for the same purpose.

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Cases heard at Coventry Magistrates Court on Friday, September 26, included:

Kyle Copson, 28, of Jasmine Place, Stoke Aldermoor, admitted breaching a restraining order, stealing make-up worth 65.94 from Boots, and breaching a suspended sentence. He was given a 12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work, and told to pay 65.94 compensation.

Marcus Hibbert, 30, of Latham Road, Earlsdon, admitted breaching a suspended sentence by failing to attend unpaid work. He was jailed for four weeks.

Lee Carnall, 24, of Britannia Street, Hillfields, admitted stealing a TV and a laptop from CCS Waste Disposal. He was fined 110 and told to pay a 20 victim surcharge and 85 costs.

Drew Darcy, 23, of Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill North, admitted drink-driving (82mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Legal limit is 35mcg), driving with the wrong licence and no insurance, failing to stop after an accident, possessing cocaine and failing to report an accident. He was given a 12-month community order with 50 hours unpaid work and programme and supervision requirements, banned from driving for 18 months, and told to pay 300 compensation, a 60 victim surcharge and 85 costs.

Ben Loughrey, 22, of Holyhead Road, Coundon, admitted damaging a car park barrier worth 474.60 at The Lower Precinct. He was fined 75 and told to pay 474 compensation, a 20 victim surcharge and 85 costs.

Michael Twomey, 24, of Ansty Road, Wyken, admitted drink-driving (100mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. Legal limit is 80mg). He was fined 200, banned from driving for 15 months, and told to pay a 20 victim surcharge and 85 costs.

Stephen Hazell, 36, of Farren Road, Wyken, admitted breaching a suspended sentence by failing to attend an appointment. He was given a programme requirement for 16 days.

Michael Aubrey, 27, of Berners Close, Tile Hill, admitted stealing an iPhone5 worth 500, and failing to answer bail. He was given a 12-month community order with 100 hours unpaid work and supervision, and told to pay 50 compensation, a 60 victim surcharge and 145 costs.

Jerome Bromell, 23, of Freehold Street, Hillfields, admitted carrying a lock knife in public. He was given a 12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work and supervision, and told to pay a 60 victim surcharge and 85 costs.

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