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Includes wide range of flexible LED strips, commercial/residential interior and exterior lighting

TWICE Staff Published: December 9, 2020

ProSource announced that it will be featuring vendor partner American Lightings Proluxe line of specification-grade linear and task lighting products at its Lighting Technology and Learning Center at the Dallas Market Center, set to open in Q1, 2021.

Our products are the result of innovation, research, and attention to detail, commented Jennifer Kirkpatrick, National Sales Manager, Residential Lighting at American Lighting. They light the most prestigious spaces and architectural works of art, create atmospheres, and arouse emotions. With over 30 years of experience developing and engineering LED products, our passion for technology and design drives us to deliver products that allow people to perform at their best.

Geared towards the custom integration market, American Lightings Proluxe line includes a wide range of flexible LED strips, matching innovative profiles, and interior and exterior lighting for high-end residential spaces, retail environments, hotels, and restaurants. Proluxe products can be fully integrated into any control system through the DMX protocol. The technical support and quotes team, and layout service and control system experts can walk any installation team through the design, specification, integration, and build-out process.

The customized Lighting Technology and Learning Center was designed by David Warfel and Mark Langston, both of Light Can Help You, and will feature multiple residential rooms showcasing smart home systems and devices for the benefit of ProSource members.

The assortment of Proluxe products includes:

Information on becoming a ProSource member is available from Sherry Dantonio, Senior Director of Education and Member Recruitment, at (562) 810-1706 or Sherry.Dantonio@Prosourceinfo.com.

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Andrew Bai and Krista Little picked the date for their wedding more than a year ago: Dec. 12, 2020 in Providence.

They chose the date because it is Littles grandmothers birthday. The couple, who live in Foxboro, chose Providence because its where they had their first date nearly six years ago. They planned to send out 150 invitations, figuring 125 people would probably wind up going.

Then the pandemic arrived in March, and throughout the spring and summer they watched as Gov. Gina Raimondo repeatedly reduced the number of people allowed at events.

We kept pushing forward, said Bai, who works in downtown Providence. We really want to get married so we kept the date and adjusted accordingly.

But in early November, the maximum they could have for an indoor wedding decreased from 50 to 25, and they had some tough decisions to make. We had set our own point-of-no-return date, which was late September/early October.

Bai had heard Raimondo say at one of her weekly briefings that if someone had an event planned already, to apply for a waiver.

They applied on Nov. 9, but didnt hear anything for weeks. The lack of communication with the government and everyone that is trying to do these events is incredible, Bai said. People have booked hotel rooms, we did final payments for our vendors and we still dont know if we can have a wedding. Its extremely frustrating.

Then came the pause which meant no events of any size indoors fromNov. 30 to Dec. 13, at least. Although their wedding would fall within the time of the restrictions,Bai and Little still had hope they might get a waiver as they had submitted detailed plans.

Finally, onFriday they were rejected.

That was a punch to the gut, Bai said, adding that the mixed messages from state and local officials was baffling. If you were going to deny us anyway, why give us this ray of hope?

Bai and Little have decided to go ahead and get married. They submitted the wedding license at FoxboroTown Hall on Monday and will get married at nearby Patriot Place Saturday in a small ceremony, followed by dinner with family. But they didnt want to cancel on the vendors who have ridden the roller coaster with them the past six months.

So theyll still have the reception in Providence when it is clear to hold events again. Im not doing this again;Im not going to bump it out two more months and things arent where theyre supposed to be and we have to do it again and again, Bai said.

On Saturday, Little is not wearing her wedding dress and Bai is not wearing the new, tailor-made suit for him and his groomsman. Theyre going to save that for the reception.

Were going to have a hell of a party when this finally does happen and well make light of it then, but right now in the current moment this has been a nightmare.

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The Lopez Island Grange is looking sharp these days after a long-awaited paint job. The exterior paint had begun to peel off in many places, and some siding and sills had begun to exhibit rot. New boards were ordered to replace the siding, sills were repaired, and the entire building was scraped and painted. The Grange began fundraising for the project several years ago and it was completed this October. It was a real community effort to see this project through, and we are grateful to the contractors, businesses, donors, and islanders who helped make it happen, says Grange Master Sue DuMond.

The Lopez Island Grange was built by Joe and John Burt in 1903 and originally served as Center School, one of four schools on the island. When the district consolidated in the 1940s, Lopez Grange #1060 assumed ownership and has stewarded it ever since. The Grange has hosted teen nights, tap classes, weddings, funeral receptions, square dances, family gatherings, meetings, classes and so much more. At the Grange, you can really feel the heartbeat of our community says executive committee member Kelsey Nelsen. Weve managed to maintain this historic building as a vital part of island life for over a hundred years and with this restoration work, we hope to see it into its next hundred. The new paint job is the first step in a bigger restoration project. Next steps include repairing the foundation, weatherization, and installing energy-efficient heat pumps.

Lopez Island Grange would like to thank the following contractors and businesses for their donations, hard work, and attention to detail in painting and restoring the beautiful 117-year-old Grange building: Colby White Construction and Maintenance, Liz Scranton Custom Wood Finishes, Joel & June Arnold at Sunset Builders, Doug Poole at Sage Building Solutions, Phelps Construction and Chrisanne Galvez. Funding for the project came from The San Juan County Historical Preservation Grant Fund, many donors on IndieGoGo and the Lopez Island community, and visitors who donated and attended Grange events and contributed to the ongoing building maintenance and restoration fund. More info: http://www.lopezislandgrange.org.

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Introducing Clarence Claus a.k.a Black Santa. Jacquelyn Rodgers had the vision for Greentop Gifts when she was just a young impressionable mind watching her mother paint holiday figurines to look like her family for the holidays. Rodgers wanted her son to feel the same representation when he looked at the jolly figure. So she decided to make her own!

Like thousands of other business, this year, Greentop Gifts suffered sluggish sales during the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic. But Rodgers was able to secure a grant from Visa & iFundwomen and Beyonces BEYGOOD foundation that allowed her to keep the family business going during their busiest time of year.

We caught up with Rodgers as she rolls out (get it) new Black angel wrapping paper and pajamas for the whole family.

HelloBeautiful: What inspired you to create GreentopGiftsand theBlack Santa Claus wrapping paper collection?

Jacquelyn Rodgers: Growing up I remember my mother putting Christmas trees in every corner of our house, painting angels and Santa figurines to look like our family for the holidays. We created memories from those moments and those memories are part of the inspiration behind GreentopGifts. I wanted my son to see images that looked like him. When I couldnt find wrapping paper in the stores I just decided to make my own and it turned it something so much bigger than just something I wanted for my son.

HB: Tell me how receiving the Visa & IFundwomen Grant Program for Black Women-Owned businesses kept your business afloat during the pandemic.

JR: We were able to use the Visa & iFundwomen and Beyonces BEYGOOD grants to continue to pay and work with contractors that help keep GreentopGifts going in our busiest season. We are super grateful for these programs that allowed us to keep our business running in the midst of the pandemic.

HB: How has your Black Santa Claus character Clarence Claus helped young children find themselves in the character?

JR: Its so important for children to see images that look like them. In the shows they watch, the books they read and even in celebrations! We hear stories from parents saying their children were starting to question why Santa didnt look like them and our items helped to fill that void. Its so important for all children to see diverse images, not just black and brown children.

HB: What other products do you offer that promote diversity?

JR: We recently released our newest collection with a Black Angel wrapping paper.We are also working on items for other celebrations that will be released in early 2021!

HB: When did you first feel represented by products like this in the marketplace and how did a lack of representation affect your outlook on the holidays?

JR: Growing up I remember my mom buying wrapping paper with Black Santas. But over the years they became harder and harder to find. Its annoying to see rows and rows of merchandise during the holiday season with very limited diversity. Our spending power is so large and to think we are underrepresented continuously is disappointing.

HB: Favorite holiday tradition?

JR: Our favorite holiday tradition is going to taking our kids to see the Black Santa Claus in our hometown every year. We love seeing how much our kids have grown each year.

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News Releases from Region 01Twenty-four grants awarded to projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont

12/07/2020

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Long Island Sound Watershed, New York (December 7, 2020) Today, top federal and state environmental officials from New England announced 24 grants totaling $2.8 million to local governments, nongovernmental organizations and community groups to improve Long Island Sound. The grants are matched by $2.3 million from the grantees resulting in $5.1 million in funding for conservation around the Long Island Sound watershed.

Work funded through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) has shown how projects led by local groups and communities make a difference in improving water quality and restoring habitat around the Long Island Sound watershed. The grant program combines funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).

"Long Island Sound is vital to local communities, economies and ecosystems, and these grants will greatly benefit the Sound for years to come," said EPA New England Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel. "Protecting and restoring Long Island Sound requires a watershed-wide approach and EPA is proud to again support diverse and innovative projects in five of the states that comprise the Sound's watershed."

The LISFF 2020 grants will reach more than 670,000 residents through environmental education programs and conservation projects. Water quality improvement projects will treat 5.4 million gallons of stormwater, install 23,000-square-feet of green infrastructure and prevent 3,000 pounds of nitrogen from entering Long Island Sound. The projects will also open 3.7 river miles and restore 108 acres of coastal habitat for fish and wildlife.

Representative Rosa DeLauro, Co-chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus, added: "The Long Island Sound is one of our most treasured natural resources, and it is vital that we continue to support programs and services that maintain its health and vitality. Having grown up on its shores, the Sound has always held a special place with me, and I am so proud to have the opportunity to work to ensure that its beaches and waters remain places for children and families to enjoy. We have made extraordinary strides, but issues with sewer overflows, stormwater runoff, and other climate change issues challenge us to do more and so we will. As one of the Long Island Sound Caucus leaders, and the incoming Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, which is the committee that has jurisdiction over all discretionary funding, I am thrilled to have helped provide this funding for a revitalized Long Island Sound. I remain committed to working with NFWF and EPA and with my Congressional colleagues, and the many Long Island Sound advocates here today doing this critical conservation work."

"The Long Island Sound is a regional and national treasure, as well as a critical economic, recreational and environmental resource. The $3.8 million investment in these 38 programs throughout the Long Island Sound Watershed will allow us to continue to improve the health and vitality of the Sound" said Representative Lee Zeldin, Co-Chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus. "These community projects will make a real difference in continuing our progress towards cleaning up Long Island Sound. The partnerships funded by today's grants show our commitment to the health of the Sound and to ensuring that our children and grandchildren can enjoy it for generations to come."

"In the last 15 years, we have made incredible strides reducing nitrogen loads, restoring habitat, improving water quality, and involving and educating the public about the Long Island Sound. That progress is a direct result of smart investments and an all hands-on deck approach from stakeholders. This $3.8 million investment shows we are committed to protecting the future health and waterways of the Long Island Sound," said Representative Thomas Suozzi, Co-Chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus. "The Long Island Sound is our 'National Park.' I grew up swimming and fishing here, and I've raised my children in and around the bays and harbors of the Long Island Sound. Preserving and protecting our most precious resource has, and always will be, a priority of mine. As Co-chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus, I have helped increase funding for the Long Island Sound by 500% since I have been in Congress and I will keep fighting to protect the Sound and all its beauty."

"Estuaries and their surrounding lands and waters represent some of the most productive ecosystems in the world," said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF. "Through 15 years of grant-making, the Long Island Sound Futures Fund has supported projects to improve the Sound by fostering environmental stewardship and public awareness and education, restoring habitat for fish and wildlife, preventing pollution, and enhancing the resilience of coastal communities."

The Long Island Sound Study initiated the LISFF in 2005 through the EPA's Long Island Sound Office and NFWF. Prior to this year's grants, the LISFF invested $23 million in 450 projects. The program has generated an additional $40 million in grantee match, for a total conservation impact of $63 million for regional and local projects. The projects have added 105 river miles for fish passage, restored 773 acres of critical fish and wildlife habitat, treated 200 million gallons of pollution, and educated and engaged 3 million people in protection and restoration of the Sound. For more information about LISFF accomplishments follow the link to Long Island Sound 15 Years of Conservation Success (PDF) (30 pp, 7.7 MB, About PDF).Exit

"Investing in our coastal marshes pays off -- they protect property and infrastructure from flooding, provide clean water, and support fishery, recreation and tourism industries," said Sharon Marino, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service North Atlantic-Appalachian assistant regional director. "We're pleased to contribute funding to projects this year that will also help the saltmarsh sparrow, a bird whose drastic declines demand urgent efforts to save our salt marshes. Together, we can begin to turn the tide for this species and others."

"Connecticut DEEP is committed to preserving and protecting Long Island Sound and the rivers that flow to it for the benefit of all who live, work, and recreate in its watershed," said Katie Dykes, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. "This year, we are honored to celebrate the awarding of over $1.8 million in grants to 16 recipients in Connecticut, which also leverage over $1.45 million in local funding. These projects will protect and improve the health of Long Island Sound by promoting habitat restoration, equitable access to the outdoors, sustainable resilient communities, and water quality improvements."

Long Island Sound is an estuary that provides economic and recreational benefits to millions of people while also providing habitat for more than 1,200 invertebrates, 170 species of fish and dozens of species of migratory birds.

The grant projects contribute to a healthier Long Island Sound for everyone, from nearby area residents to those at the furthest reaches of the Sound. All 9 million people who live, work and play in the watershed impacting the Sound can benefit from and help build on the progress that has already been made.

About the National Fish and Wildlife FoundationChartered by Congress in 1984, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. Working with federal, corporate and individual partners, NFWF has funded more than 5,000 organizations and generated a total conservation impact of $6.1 billion. Learn more at http://www.nfwf.org. Exit

About the Long Island Sound StudyThe Long Island Sound Study, developed under the EPA's National Estuary Program, is a cooperative effort between the EPA and the states of Connecticut and New York to protect and restore the Sound and its ecosystem. To learn more about the Long Island Sound Study, visit http://www.longislandsoundstudy.net. Exit

Project Title: Restoring Great Meadows Marsh on Long Island SoundGrantee: National Audubon Society (Audubon Connecticut)Project Area: Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $499,974Grantee Matching Funds: $500,249Total Conservation Impact: $1,000,223Restore 40 acres of salt marsh and other coastal habitats at Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge's Great Meadows Marsh in Stratford, Connecticut.

Project Title: Fish Passage on the Bulkley Pond DamGrantee: Aspetuck Land TrustProject Area: Bulkley Pond Dam, Sasco Brook, Fairfield and Westport, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $143,300Grantee Matching Funds: $95,700Total Conservation Impact: $239,000Remove a barrier to fish passage at Bulkley Pond Dam, Sasco Brook in Fairfield and Westport, Connecticut.

Project Title: Ensuring a Resilient Coastal Forest to Address Changing Climate in Southeastern ConnecticutGrantee: University of ConnecticutProject Area: Hoffman Evergreen Preserve, Stonington, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $57,144Grantee Matching Funds: $33,600Total Conservation Impact: $90,744Deliver a comprehensive strategy of coastal forest management at the Hoffman Evergreen Preserve in Stonington, Connecticut.

Project Title: Restoration and Stewardship of Coastal Forest and Dune at the Smith Hubbell Wildlife SanctuaryGrantee: Connecticut Audubon SocietyProject Area: The Smith Hubbell Wildlife Sanctuary Milford, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $44,468Grantee Matching Funds: $45,474Total Conservation Impact: $89,942Restore coastal beach/dune and forest habitat at the Smith Hubbell Wildlife Sanctuary, Milford Point, Connecticut.

Project Title: Planning for a "Nature Based" Living Shoreline at the Mouth of the Housatonic RiverGrantee: Sacred Heart UniversityProject Area: Housatonic River, Stratford, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $67,610Grantee Matching Funds: $75,000Total Conservation Impact: $142,610Create a permit-ready design for a living shoreline at the mouth of the Housatonic River in Stratford, Connecticut.

Project Title: Planning for a Nature-Like Fishway for Long Pond DamGrantee: Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the SoundProject Area: Long Pond Dam, Whitford Brook, Ledyard, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $172,000Grantee Matching Funds: $85,964Total Conservation Impact: $257,964Develop a plan to install fish passage on Long Pond Dam, Whitford Brook, Ledyard, Connecticut.

Project Title: Hepburn Living Shoreline ProjectGrantee: Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc.Project Area: Borough of Fenwick, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $226,026Grantee Matching Funds: $175,000Total Conservation Impact: $401,026Construct a living shoreline along a barrier spit on Long Island Sound in Fenwick, Connecticut.

Project Title: Rapid Action Plans to Deliver Green Infrastructure in Coastal Connecticut CommunitiesGrantee: University of ConnecticutProject Area: Farm River, Branford River and Neck River watersheds, ConnecticutLISFF Funds: $272,376Grantee Matching Funds: $136,254Total Conservation Impact: $408,630Develop and implement five green infrastructure projects and provide guidance to local government in communities of the South-Central Basin of Connecticut.

Project Title: Watershed Planning to Reduce Water Pollution in the Pootatuck River Basin of Long Island SoundGrantee: Town of NewtownProject Area: Pootatuck River watershed, Newtown, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $29,216Grantee Matching Funds: $15,717Total Conservation Impact: $44,933Develop a watershed plan for the Pootatuck watershed in Newtown, Connecticut.

Project Title: Still River Watershed Plan Implementation: Brookfield Public Works Stormwater RetrofitGrantee: Town of Brookfield, ConnecticutProject Area: Brookfield, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $24,299Grantee Matching Funds: $13,150Total Conservation Impact: $37,458Develop design plans and secure permits for a green infrastructure retrofit at the public works facility in Brookfield, Connecticut.

Project Title: Share the Shore with Shorebirds: A Coastal Stewardship ProgramGrantee: National Audubon Society (Audubon Connecticut)Project Area: Coastal ConnecticutLISFF Funds: $75,285Matching Funds: $77,168Total Conservation Impact: $152,453Provide education and deliver targeted stewardship of American oystercatcher and other migratory shorebirds and habitat along Connecticut's Long Island Sound coast.

Project Title: Community Conservation Stewardship in New HavenGrantee: Neighborhood Housing Services of New HavenProject Area: Newhallville neighborhood and Beaver Ponds Park, New Haven, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $17,812Grantee Matching Funds: $24,219Total Conservation Impact: $42,031Conduct environmental education and community stewardship projects in New Haven, Connecticut.

Project Title: City of New London Watershed Management PlanGrantee: City of New London, ConnecticutProject Area: New London, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $50,000Grantee Matching Funds: $50,000Total Conservation Impact: $100,000Develop a watershed management plan in for New London, Connecticut.

Project Title: A Plastic Free Long Island Sound ProgramGrantee: Sea Research FoundationProject Area: The Mystic Aquarium and Groton, New London, Colchester, Stonington, and Norwich, ConnecticutLISFF Grant Funds: $48,042Grantee Matching Funds: $32,288Total Conservation Impact: $80,330Conduct a Long Island Sound-based educational program about the impact of plastic pollution at the Mystic Aquarium and surrounding communities in Connecticut.

Project Title: Water Quality Monitoring to Improve Fairfield County Waterways and Long Island Sound-VIGrantee: Earthplace The Nature Discovery CenterProject Location: Norwalk River Watershed, ConnecticutLISFF Funds: $73,890Grantee Matching Funds: $56,646Total Conservation Impact: $130,536Conduct water quality monitoring to help improve nine waterways affected by pollution in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Project Title: Planning to Reduce Nitrogen Pollution and Improve Water Quality in Long Island SoundGrantee: City of ChicopeeProject Area: Water Pollution Control Facility, Chicopee, MassachusettsLISFF Grant Funds: $14,738Grantee Matching Funds: $14,737Total Conservation Impact: $29,475Prepare a study to identify low-cost improvements to reduce nitrogen pollution from a water pollution control facility in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Project Title: Reducing Nitrogen into Long Island Sound at the Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment FacilityGrantee: Springfield Water and Sewer CommissionProject Area: Springfield, MassachusettsLISFF Funds: $290,385Matching Funds: $168,000Total Conservation Impact: $458,385Install instruments to enhance nitrogen removal at the Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Project Title: Green Infrastructure to Reduce Nitrogen Pollution at Montague Town HallGrantee: Town of Montague, Planning DepartmentProject Area: Village of Turners Falls, MassachusettsLISFF Grant Funds: $10,642Grantee Matching Funds: $5,899Total Conservation Impact: $16,541Construct green infrastructure at Town Hall near the Connecticut River in Turners Falls, Massachusetts.

Project Title: Restoring Riverbanks to Reduce NitrogenGrantee: Connecticut River Watershed CouncilProject Area: Upper Connecticut River in Coos County to Hinsdale in Cheshire County, New HampshireLISFF Grant Funds: $281,063Grantee Matching Funds: $281,900Total Conservation Impact: $532,963Install bioengineered streambank stabilization and riparian restoration projects in Coos and Cheshire counties in New Hampshire.

Project Title: Planning for Pocket Wetland Restoration to Prevent Nitrogen Pollution from FarmsGrantee: Vermont Association of Conservation DistrictsProject Area: Connecticut River Basin, VermontLISFF Grant Funds: $49,925Grantee Matching Funds: $49,925Total Conservation Impact: $99,850Develop 14 watershed plans to identify high-priority areas to restore pocket wetlands in agricultural fields in Vermont's Connecticut River Basin.

Project Title: Planning for Cover Cropping to Reduce NitrogenGrantee: Essex County Natural Resources Conservation DistrictProject Area: Upper Connecticut River Basin, Essex County, VermontLISFF Grant Funds: $24,520Grantee Matching Funds: $24,776Total Conservation Impact: $49,296Develop a cover cropping species mix, planting strategy and methods for monitoring reductions in nitrogen from farm runoff in Essex County, Connecticut.

Project Title: Incentivizing Ecological Restoration and Best Management Practices on Vermont FarmlandGrantee: Vermont Land TrustProject Area: Connecticut River Watershed, VermontLISFF Grant Funds: $199,477Grantee Matching Funds: $125,000Total Conservation Impact: $324,477Produce ecological assessments and riparian/wetland restoration plans for 12 farmland conservation projects and an associated plan for a market-based financing model in the Connecticut River Watershed in Vermont.

Project Title: Stakeholder Engagement and Planning for Eelgrass Protection on Fishers IslandGrantee: Henry L. Ferguson MuseumProject Area: Fishers Island, New York and New London County, ConnecticutLISFF Funds: $44,798Grantee Matching Funds: $33,661Total Conservation Impact: $78,459Deliver an education program to stakeholder communities presenting scenarios for eelgrass protection at Fishers Island, New York and New London, Connecticut.

Project Title: Deploying a Nitrogen Reclamation Project in the Long Island Sound WatershedGrantee: Rich Earth InstituteProject Area: Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont, Franklin County, Massachusetts and Cheshire County, New HampshireLISFF Grant Funds: $96,734Grantee Matching Funds: $167,500Total Conservation Impact: $264,234Enhance the deployment of nitrogen reclamation technology in Windham County, Vermont, Franklin County, Massachusetts and Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

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WILMINGTONAs travelers hustle through Wilmington International Airports new terminal expansion, theyll also be welcomed by the talent of local artists, thanks to its partnership with the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Three new installations will go up in July 2021, created by Cape Fear muralist Jill Webb, as well as Jeff Hackney and sculptors Paul Hill and Greg Hall.

Proposal requests launched in June 2020, and were marketed to reach artists locally and across the SoutheastRaleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Charleston, and Columbia. The arts council put a call out to state, regional, national and international sculpture organizations, too. By the Aug. 1 deadline, 33 entries shuffled in from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

An artist selection committee from ILM including business development director Carol LeTellier, airport authority member Julia Olson-Boseman, facilities director Granseur Dick, marketing specialist Erin McNally and TWC architect Brian Wilson chose the finalists work: one 3-D sculpture and two terrazzo floor designs.

The selection committee evaluated submissions based on artistic merit, relevance to the airport, technical feasibility, scale, budget, and maintenance, explained arts council executive director Rhonda Bellamy, who helped launch the search.

With work showing at Friends School of Wilmington, Cape Fear Academy, and in the Brooklyn Arts District, Webb submitted a geometric design with the intent to ease travelers and welcome them to engage in the design. She mocked up a floor labyrinth with imagery of loggerhead turtles. Webb drew inspiration from the areas marine life, and began studying the turtles, from their nest birth to their exploration of life in the Atlantic.

The remarkable journey at the beginning of their lives is well-known and worth contemplating as we travel, she explained, and it sure doesnt hurt that they are cute and well-loved by people of all ages.

First, Webb scaled the floor site, which will be poured by a terrazzo flooring contractor ILM hires. The labyrinth will be installed post security. She landed on colors inspired by the ocean and sand at Wrightsville Beach, and even suggested sea shells be used as partial aggregate.

I am very interested in the role that design plays in placemaking and community building, Webb said of including art in public spaces. She thought back to mazes and parks she reveled in as a child to encompass the same freedom of play.

I really love the idea that a labyrinth can invite people to transform this space in the airport into a little park for kids or a meditative space in the midst of a traditionally busy transitional space, she explained. I love to imagine that this labyrinth will give some weary or anxious travelers a little bit of peace and fun.

The ILM terminal expansion began in November 2019. The call for its new artwork included a request for artists to capture the spirit of coastal North Carolina. Floor plans are allocated a budget of $25,000 each and the installation will be given $250,000; any monies spent over budget will be the responsibility of the artists.

When sculptor Greg Hall heard about the project, he asked to partner up with his mentor, Paul Hill. They wanted to draw on nature and the beauty of the coast.

We considered all of the aspects of our community that make it unique, including the flora, fauna, historic architecture, and significant geographical features, Hall said.

While Hall was driving out of town one morning, contemplating the giant sculpture they would submit, he began to consider the traffic flow of people in the airport. He couldnt seem to land on an idea that would enhance the space while not blocking views of the airfield.

It hit me at 3 a.m., staring down a dark empty highway, Hall said. Live oaks!

A staple on the coastline, live oaks often are revered for their sturdy elegance.For Hall and Hill, the creation of Laurel Oak Tree would take up a lot of space in its height and branches, while still maintaining a small footprint below, as to not impede airport flow in the atrium, next to Loggerhead Labyrinth.

It provides a unique viewer interaction, as travelers who would normally be scurrying through a busy terminal can pause to immerse themselves in a seemingly natural space while waiting for flights, he added.

They built a small-scale of the architectural structure that would surround the oak and then made a small tree of aluminum foil to understand its scale.

The next step will be constructing a full-size small branch out of steel rods, using a structural engineers eye to make sure its safe for public use. Then they will move forward on its base, trunk, and the rest of its branches essentially the internal skeleton, according to Hall.

They plan to cut thousands of leaves to weld to the branches, each flame-treated as to unveil colors like blue, purple, fuchsia and gold.

Once the overall skeletal form is complete, the bark of the tree will be hand-cut from stainless steel sheets and shaped in sections, then welded to the surface, Hall continued.

A plaque noting the significance of the Laurel Oak to Wilmington will be made from an actual Laurel Oak burl slab, donated by the Wilmington Forestry Management Supervisor and City Arborist Aaron Reese.

[It] will be carved to accentuate the natural beauty and grain of the wood, and placed near the base of the tree sculpture, Hall said. Due to the rarity of finding a burl this size, the Urban Forestry Division decided to harvest and save the wood for use in a community-based art project after the tree died.

The finished sculpture will be transported to ILM as 35 separate sections before being installed.

Hall grew up welding in his fathers shop, forging farm equipment and tractors in youth. He studied engineering and architecture, but landed on sculptural art as his major and graduated with a BA from UNCW more than a decade ago. A full-time artist, he met Hill from one of his professors, Andi Steele.

Over the years, he has mentored me as an artist and allowed me to assist him with many of his public and private installations, Hall said.

Hill went to college, joined the military and then worked as creative director for numerous advertising agencies before following his passion to become a full-time sculptor and painter. He picked up a torch to do steel work more than 25 years ago. His steel and fused-glass Venus Fly Trap erected in downtown Wilmington is a popular scenic stop on the Riverwalk.

For ILMs second terrazzo floor design, Hill teamed up with Jeff Hackney for the 2D design of Venus Flytrap. It is drawn with deep blues, neon green and pink, and will be visible at the security checkpoint in the center of the main terminals high-ceiling atrium.

Since the partnership between the arts council and ILM began four years ago, Bellamy said they have showcased more than 200 artists in solo and group exhibitions. The latest round of installations will be permanent; however, Bellamy said she is confident at whats to come at ILM.

Once the dust settles, were hopeful we will be offered space to curate more local exhibits, Bellamy said.

Have arts news? Contact Shea Carver at shea@localdailymedia.com

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John Lauter is best known for his many iconic designs in southern Californiafrom the Elrod House in Palm Springs, made famous by the Bond filmDiamonds Are Forever, to the Chemosphere, a spaceship-like home in the Hollywood Hills.

But a few of the master architect's structures can be found outside of the Golden State, including this recently listed property in Anchorage. As the only Lautner-designed home in Alaska, the waterfront property offers a rare opportunity for buyers willing to undertake the restoration.

Recently listed for sale, the 1966 Harpel Residence II in Anchorage is the only home John Lautner built in Alaska. An unassuming front facade provides a small hint of what's inside.

The home's centerpiece is a circular living area topped by a radial-beamed ceiling. A zigzagged wall of windows overlooks the lakefront location in College Village, about four miles southeast of downtown.

According to the John Lautner Foundation, only about a dozen of the master architect's 200 built and unrealized projects were located outside of Californiaincluding in Florida, Colorado, and Mexico, among others.

This particular property, dubbed the Harpel Residence II, was commissioned by returning clients Willis "Bill" and Patty Harpel, who previously lived in Lautner's more famous Harpel Residence I, built a decade earlier in Los Angeles. Bill Harpel was a popular radio announcer in L.A. and went on to found the KHAR station after moving to Anchorage.

In the rear of the living area, the ceiling opens upward to meet a large skylight that tracks the sun's movement and maximizes sunlight during the shorter winter days.

The elevated portion of the ceiling is supported by a trio of totem poles, which are original to the structure, as are other details such as the built-in couch and slate flooring.

A1967 article in Liferecounts the Harpel's challenges with importing labor and materials, as well as Bill's own work installing some of the finishes with the help of Lautner's go-to foreman, John De la Vaux.

"When a local firm asked $4,500 to install the living room floor, [Bill] ordered the slate from Seattle and put it in himselffor $600," the article notes. "To build the immense fireplace wall, he scrounged tons of rock, trucked it home, hoisted it with a block and tackle, and grouted it into place." Such projects were not new to Bill, who was also heavily involved in the construction of his original residence in L.A.

A dining space overlooks the sunken living area and provides direct access to a deck.

A wall of cabinetry extends from the kitchen and into the dining area. The triangular window pattern seen here is repeated throughout the interior.

A look at the kitchen, which also overlooks the living room via an open section of the wall.

More than 50 years later, many of the home's original details remain, although some are likely in need of restoration by the new buyers. Offered at $1,200,000, the home comes with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a finished basementall spread out across over 6,000 square feet of interior space. Keep scrolling to see more.

Lined by built-in shelving, a wide hallway leads to each of the four bedrooms.

The primary bedroom continues the interior aesthetic with wood-clad walls and ceilings.

The ensuite bathroom features a central window above the vanity and more original features.

A look at one of the home's other three bedrooms.

A view of the property across Lake Otis in Anchorage. The steel-ribbed concrete foundation is bolted to pilings reportedly sunk 12 feet into the lakefront soil.

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People watch on television or the news about termite infestations but what happens when it happens in your own household?

Cardon Ellis from Santa Claritas Unipest pest control was talking with a customer about termite infestation. Cardon asked him what kind of termite he has, and the customer did not know there is a difference.

Its going to determine whether or not we have to tent your house or not, Ellis said.

Even though termites have many things in common, the difference with termites is to determine whether its a dry wood or a subterranean termite.

Cardon Ellis gives a history lesson telling us about 170 million years ago they evolved into roaches due to developing a protozoon in their gut.

This allows them to process or eat cellulose debris in which most other insects cant allowing them to become this single most destructive structural insect in North America, Ellis said.

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He also shares a fun fact that termites cause more damage than natural disasters. It costs about 5 billion a year in the United States alone.

Now, to determine what type of termite you are dealing with: look for termite droppings. These will look like sawdust pellets coming out of the wood of the house. Termites love to chew on the wood, so the protozoa processes the cellulose out of the wood and that is when they poop out the sawdust pellets.

Another way to determine the termite: look for mud tubes. They love to take soil up with them and create mud tubes. This is because they are trying to protect the moisture of the colony. This is common in Santa Clarita.

Lastly to determine the termite: look at the termites. Whenever it rains or 77-degrees at night the termites swarm out. This is how they reproduce as well.

If the termite has lighter wings, small and dark black bodies then you are dealing with a subterranean termite.

If the termite has a dark red or brown body and has a large vein-like wing then you are dealing with a dry wood termite.

If you still have questions give them a call and set up your free inspection!

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RICHMOND, Va., Dec.10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced today it has eclipsed 100 territories and signed franchise agreements to grow in Northwest Portland, Oregon; Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas; Northwest Houston, Texas; and Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania. Now operating in 107 territories across the country, the largest franchisor in the irrigation industry is prepared for explosive growth in 2021.

"This is an exciting achievement for Conserva Irrigation and despite a turbulent year filled with plenty of obstacles, we've been able to grow our footprint to more than 100 territories across the country," said Russ Jundt, founder of Conserva Irrigation. "Our company offers the best product and service in the industry and it's our passion for finding a solution to water waste that has allowed us to stand out as a leader. We're eager to continue this momentum in 2021."

Labeled as an essential business amid the pandemic, Conserva Irrigation's rapid growth can be credited to innovation, teamwork and culture, as well as Jundt's creation of a proprietary process to audit irrigation systems. The "System Efficiency Score" rates the water efficiency of a system based on a numerical scale allowing for homeowners to understand how much water their sprinkler systems are wasting, as well as what improvements need to be made to reduce water consumption and lower water bills.

In addition to helping customers save water, Conserva Irrigation operates underneath the Outdoor Living Brands umbrella and remains the only environmentally responsible irrigation company with a franchise business model focused primarily on providing repair and maintenance services for commercial and residential sprinkler systems.

"It's been a privilege to be part of Conserva Irrigation's journey and we feel fortunate that the unprecedented events in 2020 haven't impeded our franchisees' success," said Chris Grandpre, chairman & CEO of Outdoor Living Brands. "Conserva Irrigation operates in an industry that has grown to more than $7B in revenue and its always been our vision to build this brand into an industry leader and the household name around the country. Reaching 100 territories in just over three years is just another step in achieving that goal. Our goals for 2021 include opening another 50 territories adding to Conserva Irrigation's footprint across the United States."

In addition to reaching its newest milestone, Conserva Irrigation recently jumped more than 1,400 spots in this year's Inc.5000 ranking, which lists companies based on their percentage of revenue growth from 2016 to 2019. In addition, Conserva Irrigation experienced its highest sales months in June and July 2020 since the company's inception in 2010. With a successful track record and growing number of franchisees, Conserva Irrigation has remained nimble to sustain company growth and even launched a virtual franchisee training this year that includes in-depth videos showing franchisees how to use the irrigation equipment while maintaining social distancing requirements.

Conserva Irrigation is looking to expand further throughout the United States and is seeking single- and multi-unit operators with a range of corporate experience, as well as those looking for add-on or conversion business opportunities. Incentives are also available for veterans, multi-territory agreements and those with existing businesses.

For more information about franchise opportunities with Conserva Irrigation, visit ConservaIrrigation.com, IrrigationFranchise.comorOutdoorLivingBrands.com

About Conserva IrrigationFounded as a franchise in 2017, Conserva Irrigation is the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the principle of water conservation. The brand is part of Outdoor Living Brands, a market-leading franchisor of premium residential and commercial outdoor living services. With 107 territories operating across the country and growing, Conserva Irrigation is helping home and business owners reduce water consumption through its use of a proprietary irrigation auditing system and water-efficient irrigation products. Conserva Irrigation recently debuted on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2020 Franchise 500 list at #296, followed by recognition in Entrepreneur's 2020 Top New Franchises list at #7. Additionally, the brand was recognized among Financial Times' 2020 America's Fastest Growing Companies list and the Inc. 5000 2020 ranking. For more information about Conserva Irrigation, visit https://www.conservairrigation.com/or OutdoorLivingBrands.com.

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