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Video: Bergen County's pivotal places in the American Revolution

Bergen County has two historic sites that recall a time in November 1776 when the fate of the American Revolution hung in the balance, Fort Lee Historic Park and New Bridge Landing.

John C. Ensslin

Emerson's historic DeBaun House, which dates to the 1770s, is being torn down after restoration attempts fellshort.

The Dutch-style home and the land on which it sits are leased by its owner, American Legion Post 269, to the county's Housing Development Corp. for $1 a year, under the terms of a 99-year contract that began in 2014. As part of the agreement, the county built 14 affordable-housing units for disabled veterans behind the structure.

John Hogan, commander of the American Legionpost, said the DeBaun House will be demolished in early November, although no date has been set.

In its place, the American Legion plans tobuild a Colonial-style building that will have four one-bedroom apartments, adding to the 14 units for veterans already on the site.

Hogan said every effort was made to save the building, especially by Councilwoman Jill McGuire. Dry roton the exterior, which was hidden by siding installed a couple of years ago, was just "too severe," he said. And a frozen pipe caused a large water leak and extensive interior damage upstairs.

The spot had been used as a meeting place for veterans since World War I, Hogan said. It was also used as a community space over the years, hostingweddings, parties and even dance lessons for the younger kids in town.

"This house saw the development of our nation," Hogan said. "It witnessed American soldiers representing 13 colonies, fighting for a dream of a free nation, who visited the DeBaun House for provisions to sustain their struggle. American soldiers came from what is now known as Soldier Hill."

McGuire said she had been hopefulthe Housing Authority of Bergen County would fulfill its original intention to restore the structure for the American Legion, but the restoration will not occur. She said she greatly respects the members of the American Legion and their desire to have their own meeting space after not having a proper space for years.

"I understand that the decision they have been forced to make in this matter has been made with great difficulty," McGuire said. "With that being said, I will be very saddened when the DeBaun House is demolished, as its another piece of our rich history that will disappear forever."

Last year, officialsbrainstormed ways to save at least part of the dilapidated building. When the Emerson post entered into the agreement with the county in 2014, the Dutch-style DeBaun House was to be restored, but a further look at the building changed those plans.

The borough received a letter in 2019 from the county Housing Authority that said rehabilitation of the building was "not feasible." Architectural firm Connolly & Hickey, of Cranford, assessed the building in 2015, concluding that renovations would cost around $985,000.

The county agreed to maintain the site until the organization proposed an alternative use acceptable to the borough.

The DeBaun House is not eligible for the New Jersey or National Register of Historic Places due to many alternations made over the years. It was, however, listed on the Bergen County Historic Sites Survey for the borough in 1981-1982 and the 2019 Historic Sites List Update conducted by the Emerson Historic Preservation Committee

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Key Highlights for the Third Quarter

(1)

This is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Use of Non-GAAP Information" and "Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP Adjusted Income, and Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS below"

Capital Allocation Update

"As expected, the third quarter saw a significant correction in OSB prices and ongoing headwinds from raw material prices and availability," said LP Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brad Southern. "Despite these challenges, LP earned $522 million in EBITDA and $3.87 per share as Siding sales grew by 19%, EWP and South America delivered record quarters, and OSB continued to generate exceptional cash flow."

Third Quarter 2021 Highlights

Net sales for the third quarter of 2021 increased by $424million (or 53%) over the prior year to $1.2 billion. Siding Solutions revenue increased by $49million (or 19%) and OSB prices increased by $225 million over the prior year period. EWP revenue increased by $98 million (or 95%) over the prior year period, primarily due to increased pricing to offset increased input costs. Additionally, South America revenue increased by $31million (or 69%) over the prior year period due to price increases.

Net income attributed to LP for the third quarter of 2021 increased by $188million over the prior year period to $365million ($3.87 per diluted share) primarily due to the growth in Siding Solutions revenue and higher OSB prices, partially offset by increases in income taxes, raw material prices, freight costs, and maintenance projects. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2021 increased by $249million over the prior year period to $522million.

First Nine Months of 2021 Highlights

Net sales for the first nine months of 2021 increased by $1.6 billion (or 85%) over the prior year period to $3.6 billion. Siding Solutions revenue increased by $222 million (or 34%) and OSB prices increased by $1.1 billion over the prior year period. EWP revenue increased by $200 million (or 71%) over the prior year period, primarily due to increased pricing to offset increased input costs. Additionally, South America revenue increased by $84 million (or 70%) over the prior year period due to price increases.

Net income attributed to LP for the first nine months of 2021 increased by $940 million over the prior year period to $1.2 billion ($11.73 per diluted share) primarily due to the growth in Siding Solutions and the higher OSB prices. We recognized debt extinguishment charges of $11million during the first nine months of 2021. During the first nine months of 2020, we recognized $21 million in fiber discontinuance costs, which included pre-tax impairment charges of $18 million as well as $3 million of severance costs. Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2021 increased by $1.2billion over the prior year period to $1.7 billion, primarily due to growth in Siding Solutions revenue and higher OSB prices.

Segment Results

Siding

The Siding segment serves diverse end markets with a broad product offering of engineered wood siding, trim, and fascia, including LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries Lap Siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions (collectively referred to as Siding Solutions).

Segment sales and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Change

Change

2021

2020

Amount

Percentage

2021

2020

Amount

Percentage

Net sales

$

312

$

268

$

44

16

%

$

889

$

700

$

189

27

%

Adjusted EBITDA

73

76

(3)

(4)

%

240

169

71

42

%

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,

2021 versus 2020

Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,

2021 versus 2020

Average Net

SellingPrice

Unit

Shipments

AverageNet

SellingPrice

Unit

Shipments

Siding Solutions

9%

9%

8%

24%

Improvements in net sales in the Siding segment compared to the corresponding prior year periods are the result of increased sales volume, increased price, and improved product mix. Increased Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the corresponding period in prior year, is the net effect of higher revenue and increased costs for raw materials, freight, maintenance, and higher investments in sales and marketing. Costs associated with the capacity expansion project underway in Houlton, Maine increased in the third quarter, contributing to a $3 million decline in Adjusted EBITDA compared to the prior year quarter.

Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

The OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products including the value-added OSB portfolio known as LP Structural Solutions (LP TechShield Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated Sheathing) and LP TopNotch Sub-Flooring. OSB is manufactured using wood strands arranged in layers and bonded with resins.

Segment sales and Adjusted EBITDA for this segment were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Change

Change

2021

2020

Amount

Percentage

2021

2020

Amount

Percentage

Net sales

$

600

$

368

$

232

63

%

$

1,917

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Dublin, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Facade Systems Market Research Report by Type, End-use, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Facade Systems Market size was estimated at USD 62.99 billion in 2020, is expected to reach USD 66.08 billion in 2021, and projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.23% reaching USD 85.58 billion by 2026.

Market Statistics

The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. It helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available. In this report, the years 2018 and 2019 are considered historical years, 2020 as the base year, 2021 as the estimated year, and years from 2022 to 2026 are considered the forecast period.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Facade Systems to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Competitive Strategic Window

The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies to help the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. It describes the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth during a forecast period.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Facade Systems Market based on Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis offers the analysis of vendors considering their contribution to the overall market. It provides the idea of its revenue generation into the overall market compared to other vendors in the space. It provides insights into how vendors are performing in terms of revenue generation and customer base compared to others. Knowing market share offers an idea of the size and competitiveness of the vendors for the base year. It reveals the market characteristics in terms of accumulation, fragmentation, dominance, and amalgamation traits.

Competitive Scenario

The Competitive Scenario provides an outlook analysis of the various business growth strategies adopted by the vendors. The news covered in this section deliver valuable thoughts at the different stage while keeping up-to-date with the business and engage stakeholders in the economic debate. The competitive scenario represents press releases or news of the companies categorized into Merger & Acquisition, Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership, New Product Launch & Enhancement, Investment & Funding, and Award, Recognition, & Expansion. All the news collected help vendor to understand the gaps in the marketplace and competitor's strength and weakness thereby, providing insights to enhance product and service.

Company Usability Profiles

The report profoundly explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Facade Systems Market, including AGC Inc, Alfa Facade Systems Pvt Ltd, Alufit INDIA Pvt Ltd., BASF SE, Boral Limited, Central Glass Co., Ltd., Dryvit Systems, Inc., Etex Group, Georgia-pacific LLC, James Hardie Industries PLC, Kingspan Plc, Knauf Gips KG, Louisiana Pacific Corporation, Nichiha Corporation, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., ParexGroup SA, Saint-Gobain S.A, STO SE & Co. KGaA, TERRACO GROUP, Universal Cement Corporation, USG Corporation, and Vinh Tuong Industrial Corporation.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyze penetration across mature segments of the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certification, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments

The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Facade Systems Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Facade Systems Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Facade Systems Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Facade Systems Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Facade Systems Market?6. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Global Facade Systems Market?7. What modes and strategic moves are considered suitable for entering the Global Facade Systems Market?

Key Topics Covered:

1. Preface

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview4.1. Introduction4.2. Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

5. Market Dynamics5.1. Introduction5.2. Drivers5.2.1. Growing popularity in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors5.2.2. Rise in the adoption of environment friendly products such as green facade5.2.3. Easy accessibility of raw materials such as glass composites, aluminum, stainless steel5.3. Restraints5.3.1. High cost of raw materials 5.4. Opportunities5.4.1. Rise in the investment in the construction and infrastructure industry 5.4.2. Increasing technological advancement in the facade material 5.5. Challenges5.5.1. Huge investment required for the installation of facade system

6. Facade Systems Market, by Type 6.1. Introduction6.2. Cladding6.3. Curtain Wall6.4. Eifs6.5. Siding

7. Facade Systems Market, by End-use7.1. Introduction7.2. Non-residential7.3. Residential

8. Americas Facade Systems Market8.1. Introduction8.2. Argentina8.3. Brazil8.4. Canada8.5. Mexico8.6. United States

9. Asia-Pacific Facade Systems Market9.1. Introduction9.2. Australia9.3. China9.4. India9.5. Indonesia9.6. Japan9.7. Malaysia9.8. Philippines9.9. Singapore9.10. South Korea9.11. Taiwan9.12. Thailand

10. Europe, Middle East & Africa Facade Systems Market10.1. Introduction10.2. France10.3. Germany10.4. Italy10.5. Netherlands10.6. Qatar10.7. Russia10.8. Saudi Arabia10.9. South Africa10.10. Spain10.11. United Arab Emirates10.12. United Kingdom

11. Competitive Landscape11.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix11.1.1. Quadrants11.1.2. Business Strategy11.1.3. Product Satisfaction11.2. Market Ranking Analysis11.3. Market Share Analysis, by Key Player11.4. Competitive Scenario11.4.1. Merger & Acquisition11.4.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership11.4.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement11.4.4. Investment & Funding11.4.5. Award, Recognition, & Expansion

12. Company Usability Profiles12.1. AGC Inc.12.2. Alfa Facade Systems Pvt Ltd.12.3. Alufit INDIA Pvt Ltd.12.4. BASF SE12.5. Boral Limited12.6. Central Glass Co., Ltd.12.7. Dryvit Systems, Inc.12.8. Etex Group12.9. Georgia-pacific LLC12.10. James Hardie Industries PLC12.11. Kingspan Plc12.12. Knauf Gips KG12.13. Louisiana Pacific Corporation12.14. Nichiha Corporation12.15. Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.12.16. ParexGroup SA12.17. Saint-Gobain S.A12.18. STO SE & Co. KGaA12.19. TERRACO GROUP12.20. Universal Cement Corporation12.21. USG Corporation12.22. Vinh Tuong Industrial Corporation

13. Appendix

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/e36n1z

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Dana McMahan| Special to Courier Journal

Many of us have spent a lot of time in our kitchens since March of 2020. That time may have caused a few of us to look at those spaces for cooking and gathering with new eyes … and has probably prompted more than a few of us to think about ways to make our kitchens more welcoming, functional, and beautiful.

Im certainly not immune, even though I completely renovated my own homes kitchen just a few years ago. So when I had the chance to join the U.S. delegation to an international ceramic tile show in Bologna, Italy a 600 exhibitor and 62,000 visitor event called CERSAIE in October, well, that was an easy yes (especially since I was already going to be on that side of the pond anyway!). While I love all things kitchen in general, my ulterior motive was to seek inspiration for the kitchen of a Victorian home Im remodeling in Beechmont and the kitchenettes of some apartments Im transforming to long-stay hospitality offerings (Yes, when Im not writing, Im running renovations and lodging!).

And … wow does not begin to describe CERSAIE. Theres a term called Stendhal Syndrome where the presence of too much beauty can lead to a sense of being overwhelmed by it all. That may sound melodramatic, but I can promise you its a real thing. I nearly had whiplash from three days of gaping at one jaw-dropping Italian-designed showroom after another at the massive event. (Side note: can anyone tell me how it is that such a small country can have such an outsized impact on the world of design?)

While sadly I couldnt exactly pull the stunning tiles off the walls to bring back to the U.S., my mission to find inspiration was richly rewarded. Here are four kitchenremodel ideas and where you can find some of the products or close-enough imitationsright here in Louisville.

The running refrain in my mind on seeing the tile displays was that this transcends a functional floor or wall covering. Sure, technically its just tile. But really? Its art. The most sumptuous, deliriously beautiful art.

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It took looking twice or more to discern if we were looking at a large-scale art installation, or a tile mural, at many of the showrooms. Honestly, it felt like a museum or art gallery more so than a trade show. And how wonderful to think of surrounding yourself with art like that! Its been a slog of a couple of years, and soaking up beauty like that was a form of self-care I didnt know I needed. Maybe youre not ready for the panther mural that mesmerized many of us, but thinking of tile both its color and texture as your medium can open up a world of possibilities as you redesign your kitchen. At a minimum, an unexpected pattern to your tile placement (go diagonalor zig-zag) can add a fun twist to a kitchen design.

Whens the last time you thought about gauzy pinks, sky blues, and soothing greens? Soft, warm, and romantic was the name of the game when it came to the runaway winners on the color trend front. Even though tile is technically a hard surface, the happy colors lent an organic, almost soft feel to the surfaces. Everywhere we looked were hues of mint, sage, and rose (echoing trends across the world and back home with Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams announcing October Mist and Evergreen Fog as their Colors of the Year).

Between all those enticing colors and then drenching myself in pastel hues at a Wes Anderson designed cafe in Milans Fondazione Prada, I came home and went straight to Dages Paint Co., 1140 E. Oak St.,to pick out a pale pink, light green, and cheerful light yellow color scheme to redo an apartment kitchen with.

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I have one word for you: botanicals.

If there was one monstera leaf-patterned tile at CERSAIE, there were a hundred. The trend speaks volumes about what were all looking for right now: tranquil, comforting nature. If youre not ready to commit to a years-long relationship with a plant pattern on your tile just yet, theres an easy starting point. Head to Mahonia, 822 E. Market St.,or Forage, 1201 Goss Ave.,for plants to bring your kitchen to life.

I definitely came home seeking more greenery to flood my own kitchen. And really, its kind of a doh moment; most of what we eat comes from plants in some shape or form. Why not surround ourselves with reminders of the natural world that sustains us and provides sustenance? Or maybe begin with a lower commitment like a backsplash, or stick with some green and blue jewel tones that echo nature if you want to play it safe.

DEMONSTRATION: COOKING Surface Prime from ABKStone

Watch this Italian chef whip up a gourmet meal dramatically firing a dish and all directly on a countertop.

Dana McMahan, Special to the Courier Journal

Friends: I have seen the future and Im still picking my jaw up off the floor. Everything I thought I knew about kitchens was turned upside down when I saw a chef whipping up a gourmet meal dramatically firing a dish and all directly on a countertop.

Wait, what? Yes.

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He was not a wizard or magician, though it looked like it. He was cooking on an amazing technology that incorporates induction cooking directly into a countertop. The heat only transfers through cookware so get thisthe counter is cool to the touch. He chopped foods, lit a sauce ablaze, and when he wiped it all down, it was transformed to what looked like a kitchen counter any of us would have. The product, COOKING Surface Prime from ABKStone, is rolling out in the U.S. and its marketing team tells me distributors can request it, so we may be seeing it in Kentucky in the not-too-distant future!

Ok, but what if you really do want some of that luscious Italian tile? In my own search, Ive found that Louisville Tile carries some of the products like those Im pining for after CERSAIE. Florim, Ragno and Panaria are among the lines offered.

So if you need me, you can probably find me there dreaming up Italian-inspired kitchens.

Tell Dana! Send your restaurant Dish to Dana McMahan at thecjdish@gmail.com and follow@bourbonbarbarellaon Instagram.

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Like millions of Americans, you cant get enough of the home renovations on reality TV. Watching properties receive amazing transformations in the span of an episode is nothing short of amazing but it doesnt come cheap.

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No doubt, some homeowners do score a free onscreen renovation, but most have to foot the bill themselves. Specific rules vary by show, but some require notably hefty budgets for participation.

Thats right you probably thought people opted to go on these shows in exchange for a free home revamp, but that isnt typically the case. Sure, theyre likely scoring steep discounts, along with gaining the expertise of industry-leading remodeling experts, but theyre paying for it.

If you watch HGTVs Farmhouse Fixer, you know Jonathan Knight best known as a member of the New Kids on the Block and his designer, Kristina Crestin, transform old farmhouses into dreamy residences. However, you might not realize the homeowners are required to have a renovation budget of at least $150,000.

Additionally, homeowners must be willing and able to move out of the property during the renovation process a common requirement for these shows. Therefore, unless theyre able to stay with friends or family, they likely have to foot the bill for temporary housing, along with renovation expenses.

If youre a fan of Boise Boys stars Clint Robertson and Luke Caldwell, you know their new HGTV series Outgrown has the best friends renovating homes to fit expanding families. However, this doesnt come cheap, as homeowners are required to have a minimum budget of $75,000.

Home Again With the Fords

Pittsburgh-based HGTV stars Leanne and Steve Fords new series, Home Again With the Fords, follows the sibling team as they update old homes for their clients as they move back to where they grew up but its going to cost. Specifically, an $80,000 renovation budget is needed for consideration.

Now in its 13th season, HGTVs Love It or List It starring realtor David Visentin and designer Hilary Farr follows homeowners as they update a property that is no longer working for them, then decide whether to stay put or sell it. The expert design and construction assistance is likely much-appreciated, but not cheap, as homeowners must have a budget of at least $75,000.

Nate & Jeremiah by Design

Theyve since moved on to other reality TV projects, but Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent starred on TLCs Nate & Jeremiah by Design from 2017-2019. On the show, the celebrity designers helped couples renovate challenging living spaces that made their homes largely unpleasant to live in for a price.

To be considered for the show, homeowners were required to have a budget of $40,000-$60,000. While this might seem pricey, its likely a bargain rate from each of their respective interior design firms, considering their A-list status.

Fixer Upper fans are likely beyond excited Chip and Joanna Gaines will be bringing back their beloved home renovation show on their new Magnolia Network in 2022. Casting is open to homeowners who live within 30 miles of Waco, Texas, but only those with a serious renovation budget need apply. All homeowners featured on the Fixer Upper reboot were required to have a renovation budget of at least $50,000. This means you can expect to see some pretty spectacular home updates on the new season.

New Unnamed Show

A new show that has yet to air, High Noon Entertainment and an unnamed major television network are currently casting homeowners in the San Antonio, Texas, area whove lost that loving feeling for their house. The casting call seeks homeowners who initially loved a unique aspect of the property i.e., a second-floor kitchen but now realize it doesnt work. If this sounds like your current situation, you could have your home transformed into a place that better meets your needs if you have the cash to fund the project. All homeowners must have a renovation budget of at least $75,000 to be featured on the show.

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Unsellable Houses

A break from the standard rule, homeowners that appear on HGTVs Unsellable Houses are not required to provide upfront funding for renovations on their property. Based in the Northern Seattle area, twin sisters Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis are real estate agents who invest their own money to do light renovations on homes that have been sitting on the market for some time.

When the house is sold, the sisters recoup their initial investment and split any additional profits with the homeowner. While the homeowner ultimately pays for the renovations, its likely helpful to not have to come up with the cash before the improvements are made.

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If youre a homeowner who enjoys reality TV renovation shows, youve probably envisioned what it would be like to appear on one yourself. Whether you want to update a nonfunctional space or spruce your home up to sell, theres almost definitely at least one show that will check all your boxes.

However, be prepared to invest a serious amount of cash in your renovation. Having your home featured on TV can be fun, but its certainly not cheap.

If you can swing the renovation budget, you will benefit from the expertise of industry-leading professionals with the ability to transform your space into your dream home. Youll also get to enjoy your 15 minutes of fame, which will give you major bragging rights.

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Robert J. and Marilyn J Petersen, as trustees, 524 Seventh Ave. S., residential water heater without permit.

Erin N. Ray, 2222 N. Second St., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Mary M. Ries, 1135 Briarcliff Ln., residential siding, tear-off, vinyl.

Patrick Garrison, 540 Third Ave. S., residential rehabilitation after fire.

David Rose, 1320 11th St. NW, commercial sign, building fascia.

Lola Kamphuis, 709 Sixth Ave. S., residential water heater.

David A. and Susan J. Everson, 508 N. 13th St., residential plumbing.

No name (title held by All Commercial Services), 266 21st Ave. N., residential electric, relocate service.

Ricki L. and Lori Ann Gelhar, 3621 Valley Ln., residential water heater.

James C. and Eleanor E. Kurtz, 504 N. 11th St., residential water heater.

RMS Rentals LLC, 2351 Barker St., residential chicken coop.

Roger Cox, 1655 Rockwood Ct., residential water heater.

Sydney T. and Jaclyne J. Tubbs, 706 N. Second St., residential air conditioning.

TL Flatten LLC, 1306 Caroline Ave., residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Derrol Aadland, 2224 Garfield St., residential furnace.

Malinda F. Schmitt, 2328 Garfield St., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Allen M. Kallberg, 4316 Bellevue Rd., residential furnace.

Boundless Real Estate Holdings, 338 Eighth Ave. S., commercial sign, four fascia mount signs.

Shawn L. Cullinan, 3501 N. Third St., residential siding.

Robert J. and Mary Jean Smith, 803 S. 10th St., residential siding.

Todd L. and Dawn M. Ellithorpe, 570 First Ave., residential siding.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 162, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Timothy and Diana Starr, 731 11th Ave. S., residential siding.

David J. and Janet R. Brown, 3828 Eagle Heights Dr., residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 21, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 53, residential roof.

Mary McMahon, 2415 Barker St., residential siding.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 174, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 36, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 78, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 92, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 89, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

William and Stacy Strait, 311 N. 11th St., residential siding.

Prkg 1927 LLC, Lincoln Meadows LLC, 5000 Lincoln Way, front, Lot 128, residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Heather Ray, 67 25th Ave. N., residential siding.

Robert E. and R. L. Schneider, 811 14th Ave. S., residential siding.

Evan M. and Molly Haan, 1637 Eighth Ave. S., residential furnace.

Jerry L. and Deborah A. Lampe, 1625 N. Second St., commercial water heater.

Betty D. Bauer, 622 First Ave., residential water heater.

Laisha M. Richardson, 521 First Ave., residential electric.

Eagle Point Realty LLC, 112 S. Second St., interior commercial remodel.

Matthew A. and Jordan M. Rittmer, 1111 N. Third St., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Paul Banker, 420 Eighth Ave. S., residential water heater.

Paul Banker, 1625 N. Third St., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Paul Banker, 1625 N. Third St., residential plumbing.

Paul Banker, 1625 N. Third St., residential electric, hard-wired smoke detectors.

Douglas M. Sorenson, 2613 Cleveland St., residential electric, clear and restore panel after fire.

MACs Convenience Stores, 1530 N. Second St., commercial plumbing, add two sinks.

Cody Seeley, 1042 N. 12th St., residential water heater.

Cody Seeley, 1042 N. 12th St., residential exterior remodel.

Cody Seeley, 1042 N. 12th St., residential interior remodel, new kitchen.

Michael Stierman, 1833 14th Ave. S., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Trinity Evang U B Church, exempt, 1605 13th Ave. N., commercial electric, repair service damaged by fire.

Leah L. Woods, 2122 Pershing Blvd., residential roof.

Tina Marie and Dixie Lea Benson, 1435 25th Ave. S., residential electric.

Justin and Minerva Michel, 565 33rd Ave. N., residential water heater.

Towne and Country Clinton LLC, 1615 Garrett Ave., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Towne and Country Clinton LLC, 1624 Garrett Ave., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Towne and Country Clinton LLC, 1630 Garrett Ave., residential furnace and air conditioning.

Jim Pestka, 252 Main Ave., temporary outdoor seating, fenced-off area in rear of building.

Greg and Christine May, 1113 N. Fifth St., residential interior remodel.

Daniel D. and Carol A. Mabee, 215 Thorwaldsen Pl., residential interior remodel.

Gary E. and Susan A. Gregory, 230 Seventh Ave. N., residential interior remodel.

Ashley Elizabeth Huebner, 713 Highview Dr., residential remodel.

Mary P. Connell, 2931 Willadsen Dr., residential roof tear-off, architectural.

US Sprint Communications Co. LMTD, 1611 Lincoln Way, commercial interior remodel, fire alarm system upgrade.

Towne and Country Clinton LLC, 1625 Garrett Ave., residential interior remodel.

Mary Nolan, 826 15th Ave. S., residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Damien and Amy Martinez, 707 12th Ave. S., residential fence.

James L. Hasken and Elizabeth A. Gillenwater, 218 N. 18th St., new residential siding, tear-off, vinyl.

Wendy Bell, 734 15th Ave. S., residential roof tear-off, architectural.

Dale W. and Marjorie A. Baker, 1611 Pershing Blvd., residential fence.

Sean McCrudden, 504 Second Ave. S., residential interior remodel, gut rehab.

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DUNCAN Gov. HenryMcMaster announcedWednesday a new workforce scholarship 'pilot' program'to be launched at South Carolina's 16 technical colleges.

The "Worforce Scholarships for the Future"is designed to address the historic labor crisis affecting employers in all sectors of the economy, according to McMaster'soffice.

The scholarships will be funded with $17 million in federal Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) monies and will cover the cost of tuition and required fees at any technical college in the state. In addition, McMaster is asking the South Carolina General Assembly to allocate $124 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the South Carolina Technical College System.

"There are a lot of jobs out there, but employees are scarce," said McMaster at the press conference. "We will put them back to work and back to work in high-paying jobs. This is aunique approach."

"Today, we invest in the people of South Carolina and afford them the opportunity through the South Carolina Technical College System," added Dr.Tim Hardee,president of the South Carolina Technical College System, which is the largest higher education sector in the state.

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There are three technical colleges in the Upstate area that could benefit from the program: Greenville Technical College, Spartanburg Community College, and Tri-County Community College.

Hardee said the manufacturing business in the Upstate needs "skilled people to be their workforce for the future."

"We will be able to tailor the program locally to different areas of the state based on demand," Hardee added. "There is a need to expand, but can't do so without having the skilled workforce."

Sara Hazzard, president and chief executive officer of South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance said at the press conferencemanufacturing makes up nearly 12% of the South Carolina workforce -- including big names in the Upstate such as Michelin, BMW, and fiber optic companies.

"This program will help alleviate financial barriers standing in the way of an individual and a career," said Hazzard.

Greenville Technical College PresidentDr. Keith Miller said there is no doubt this program will benefit Greenville County.

"We have every program and the perfect tools to roll this out and make this happen," said Miller. "I get calls from employers on a regular basis. There is a huge need across the board. The demand is truly in every area right now."

Any adult or recent high school graduate in the state will be eligible until the funds are exhausted. To make the workforce scholarship program run longer, McMaster requested an additional $124 million from lawmakers, which will allow the program to operate from July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2024.

Scholarship recipients, who will total approximately 15,000 people, will be required to maintain a 2.0 grade-point average and complete one of the following requirements:

Scholarship funds may only be used for associate degrees or industry credentials in high-demand careers such asmanufacturing, healthcare, computer science and information technology, transportation distribution and logistics, or construction.

Below are examples of the programs that would be targeted:

Earlier this year, McMaster awarded $12 million in GEER funds to the S.C Technical College System to provide short-term training programs in critical workforce areas at no cost to the individual, according to the governor's office. The funds are used to help with the costs of tuition, fees, textbooks, and materials for up to $5,000 per participant.

These short-term trainingprograms last up to 12 weeks in critical workforce areas and individuals can earn an industry-recognized credential or certificate in those areas. Approximately 5,000 individuals will have completed retraining programs by the end of the calendar year.

Currently, approximately 100,000 adults attend continuing educationcourses at the 16 state technical colleges and 50,000 attend credit-bearing courses. The Workforce Scholarships for the Future Program is anticipated to increase enrollment by 15,000.

"We are going to double down and triple down and do it better and add associate degrees," said McMaster at the press conference. "We couldn't be doing this if we didn't have the best technical college system in the world. I don't know of anywhere in the country that is running a program like this. Every time we communicate and collaborate, South Carolina wins. I am confident it's going to work."

Education and Family IssuesReporter Krys Merryman can be reached at 864.420.7111 or kmerryman@greenvillenews.com. Continue the conversation or join a new one on our Education andFamilyIssues in Greenville Facebook page or on Twitter @krys_merryman.

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"Redevelopment in Wilton-Why, What and How,"by Lynne Vanderslice

Wilton is experiencing high interest in redeveloping under or nonperforming commercialproperties to multi-family residential. Residents are asking why is this happening, what is beingproposed and how can they participate.

Why are commercial buildings being torn down or retrofitted to build multi-family housing?The short answer is demand for multi-family housing is strong. And there is an excess supply of commercial properties. Particularly of Fairfield County office buildings, which, as of September 30th, had an overall vacancy rate of 32%. That rate was led by Wilton at 50%, Norwalk at 39% and Stamford at 37%. (Source: Cushman & Wakefield). One solution for owners of such buildings is to sell to a developer of multi-family housing.

Why is Wilton's office vacancy rate so high?Office vacancy rates have been increasing for some time. During this spring, 20 Westport Road was reported as fully vacant following the completion of Bridgewater's relocation to renovated office space in Westport, supported by a State economic development grant, and/or office space in Stamford. That one building accounted for 22% of the 50% vacancy rate. Other businesses, such as Deloitte, also relocated to Stamford with State support. Wilton is disadvantaged by the lack of direct train service to NYC and the availability of new office buildings in Stamford versus our more mature buildings.

Are there more underperforming properties in addition to those being discussed with P&Z?Yes. In addition to the 340,000 sq. ft. at 20 Westport Road, the 46,000 sq. ft. building at 45 Danbury Rd is vacant due to Beiersdorf's recent downsizing to Stamford. The Commonfund building at the Wilton train station also has a high vacancy rate. The School Sisters of Notre Dame property on Belden Hill Road, with 200,000 sq. ft. of buildings, is on the market. A number of smaller buildings near the Cannondale train station are underperforming and, given the strong market, could be expected to be developed.

What is the impact of these properties remaining vacant or nonperforming?The impact is two-fold

How is the Town responding to these vacant or underutilized properties?Proactively. Director of Land Use Management and Town Planner Michael Wrinn and I regularly meet and work with owners or representatives of underutilized properties, commercial brokers, site selectors and potential developers to recommend and facilitate appropriate redevelopment. The same occurred with Michael's predecessor.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Review Board hold pre-application meetings to provide feedback prior to a developer submitting an application. These non-binding meetings allow the Commission members to speak more freely and thereby improve applications.

The First Selectwoman's Office, primarily through Community Affairs Coordinator Sarah Gioffre, is focused on making it easier for businesses to access the information they need to open or expand a business by publishing a Guide to Opening or Expanding a Business in Wilton and by an ongoing effort to make land records and permitting and other information fully accessibleonline.

Why only apartments? Why not townhomes or less dense development?Developers indicate higher density is required to make their projects economically viable based on the high price of developable land and the need to provide affordable units. Market rate units must offset revenue loss associated with affordable units. Last year, Donald Poland provided WestCOG mayors and first selectmen/women with a presentation, Affordable Housing: By the Numbers, which includes financial data and analysis. The slides and the video are available on the WestCOG website.

How can residents learn more and provide input?For Planning & Zoning Commission matters, complete application and pre-application materials and agendas, minutes and meeting videos are easily available on the Town's website. Residents can sign up to receive notice of activity here. Public comments may be provided during the public hearing period, which typically occurs over several meetings. Instructions are on the meeting's agenda. The same is available on the Town's website for the Architectural ReviewBoard and the Inland Wetlands Commission.

I encourage you to engage. We all have an interest in redevelopment and the expansion ofhousing options to retain and attract new residents and to support existing and new retail,dining and service businesses.

Thank you.

Lynn Vanderslice is the first selectwoman of Wilton.

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The inaugural cohort of the Construction Management Building Blocks mentor-protg program has graduated after completing eight weeks of training with industry professionals from the University of South Florida and Skanska, a multinational construction and development company. The program was launched to assist small and diverse subcontractors in the Tampa Bay Region to grow and become more successful in the construction industry and with competitive bidding processes.

Facilitated through the USF Office of Supplier Diversity, participants received free guidance in the fundamental areas of construction business management, with topics covering environmental health and safety, field management, human resources, marketing and business development, legal, project accounting, project planning and preconstruction, and sustainability. In addition to the weekly training sessions, they visited construction sites, developed their growth plans with help fromgraduate students at the USF Center for Entrepreneurship and networked with key decision makers within USF FacilitiesManagement and Skanskas greater Tampa Bay area operations.

Keith Ware, a U.S. Navy veteran, founded Secure2ware Inc.in 2005 with aspirations to serve the community by providing alternatives to the big blue security companies. Secure2ware Inc. offers residential and commercial establishments a wide range of low-voltage services, including alarm systems, surveillance cameras and home automation.Its sister company, S2W Security Guards, also provides guards on foot or mobile patrol to protect any property or event.

Its tremendous that Skanska and USF recognize that theres a need to look out for small, minority organizations, such as mine, Ware said. There can be some challenges achieving what we call the American Dream, and Im very thankful that theyve taken the time to reach back and help others.

Small businesses often learn as they go, and for Ware, project accounting was one of those growing pains. Not only did the mentor-protg program teach him the techniques and best practices he needed to improve his business, but he appreciated the added benefit of learning alongside a mentor. Ware said he also enjoyed the field trips to Skanskas construction sites. Protgs were able to see, on a larger scale, the planning that goes into bringing projects to life and how the crew adapts and overcomes challenges along the way.

The valuable knowledge that Ive gained through the mentorship program will be a great asset to me in order to take Secure2ware and S2W Security Guards to the next level, Ware said. Were hopeful that through these strategic partnerships, we are able to foster some better relationships throughout the community.

Darrick Fullwood Sr. has been passionate about construction and design ever since an architectural drafting class in middle school. In 2007, he founded AAA Restoration & Builders Team LLC to provide quality and cost-effective construction services ranging from remodels and repairs to complete renovations and additions.

I was ecstatic to be chosen for the mentor-protg program, Fullwood said. The training has given me the confidence to take on larger projects because the mentors taught us how to break projects down, not let the numbers overwhelm us and how to seek out the proper subcontractors to assist us.

Instead of seeing small construction companies as competition, Skanska opened their doors and shared the blueprint behind their processes and software to successfully go from bid to completion.

Fullwood has already scheduled a meeting with his project manager to review the program materials to make sure that everything he learned is implemented into AAAs business model. Thanks to this training, I know my company is going to grow, Fullwood said.

Having successfully completed the program, participants will receive a construction mentor from Skanska and a graduate student mentor from USFs Muma College of Business for up to six months to assist in streamlining administrative responsibilities. Participants will also be provided scholarships to the Profit Mastery Financial Management Program led by the colleges Small Business Development Center.

The 2021 cohort, recommended by the Hillsborough County NAACP, The St. Petersburg Collective, Prospera, the Womens Business Enterprise National Council and the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce, included:

Moving forward, cohorts will be selected annually by community partners. In order to qualify, companies must be in the construction industry and in business for at least one year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 weekly training sessions were held virtually, but future cohorts will attend in person.

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Small and diverse business owners prepped to bolster profits with conclusion of new USF-Skanska mentor-protg program - University of South Florida

Please take notice that, on December 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at Suisun City Hall in the City Council Chambers, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the below project. The public may also participate in the meeting via Zoom (login information below):

https://zoom.us/joinMEETING ID: 814 8329 4205CALL IN PHONE NUMBER: (707) 438-1720

File Nos.: SP/AR 20/1-002 (Site Plan and Architectural Review) and LM 21/22-001 (Lot Merger).

Proposal: The Proposed Project, the Marina Village Apartments, is a 100% affordable housing development located at 201 Marina Blvd, Suisun City, California. The development will offer 159 affordable rental units restricted to households earning 30%, 40%, 60%, and 70% of the Area Median Income, and one manager unit for a total of 160 residential units. The 5.20-acre site is within the Suisun City General Plan land use designations of Higher Density Residential and Mixed Use and is zoned High-Density Residential 2 (RH2) and Commercial Retail (CR). The development will consist of nine three-story garden-style residential buildings, a community building and a laundry building. See Figures 4 and 5. The unit mix will consist of 39 one-bedroom, 55 two-bedroom, 50 three-bedroom, and 16 four-bedroom units. The Project will provide 15 percent of the total low-income units with mobility features and 10 percent of the total low-income units with communication to comply with the minimum construction standards pursuant to Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) requirements.

Proposal:

Environmental Review: The City of Suisun City is the Lead Agency for this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), which has been prepared to identify and assess the anticipated environmental impacts of the proposed Marina Village Housing Project (Project or Proposed Project) and mitigate potentially significant environmental effects. This document has been prepared to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code [PRC], 21000 et seq.) and State CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations [CCR] 15000 et seq.). CEQA requires that all state and local government agencies consider the environmental consequences of Projects over which they have discretionary authority before acting on those Projects. A CEQA IS/MND is generally used to determine the potentially significant environmental affects and mitigate those to be less than significant.

The public review period will commence on November 3, 2021 and end on December 2, 2021, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105. If you wish to send written comments (including via e-mail), they must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 2021. Written comments should be addressed to the following:

John Kearns, Senior Planner701 Civic Center BoulevardSuisun City, CA 94585Email: jkearns@suisun.com

The ISMND and supporting documents are available at the City of Suisun City Development Services Department located at 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California 94585, and online at the following URL: https://www.suisun.com/departments/development-services/planning/

Location: The Project is located at 201 Marina Boulevard, Suisun City, California. APNs associated with the property are 0032-411-020, 0032-411-030, 0032-411-050, 0032-411-060, 0032-411-070, 0032-411-080, 0032-411-090, 0032-411-100, and 0032-411-110. (Figure 1. Regional Location and Figure 2. Project Location). The site is in an unsectioned portion of the Rancho Tolenas Land Grant, Township 5 North, Range 2 West (Mount Diablo Base and Meridian). The approximate center of the site is located at latitude 38.245932 and longitude -122.030675.

Applicant: Solano Affordable Housing Foundation1411 Oliver Road, Suite 220Fairfield, CA 94534

The development application is on file and may be reviewed at the Suisun City Development Services Department at 701 Civic Center Boulevard between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, City Hall is closed on Fridays. Comments may be submitted before the meeting to jkearns@suisun.com, or at the Public Hearing to the City Clerk, or you may choose to provide your comments orally during the Public Hearing.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge any of the above actions, in court you may be limited to raising only those issues which you, or someone else, raised at the public hearing, which are described in this notice, or which were included in written correspondence delivered to the Suisun City Development Services Department, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California, 94585, at, or prior to, the public hearing.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact John Kearns, Senior Planner, at 707.421.7335 or at jkearns@suisun.com prior to the scheduled time of the meeting.

Marina Village ISMND Marina Village ISMND Marina Village ISMND Attachments Marina Village NOI and PH Notice Marina Village NOI and PH Notice Marina Village Community Meeting Notice

Post expires at 1:00 am on December 15, 2021

This press release was produced by the City of Suisun City. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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