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ORDINANCE NO. 14,605

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," ARTICLE II "BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS," DIVISION 3 "BUILDING CODE," SECTION 18-93 "SIDEWALKS," SUBSECTION (C)(1) AND SECTION 18-95 "DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS," SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (B); AND DIVISION 4 "BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS," SECTION 18-126 "SURVEY OR SITE PLAN REQUIRED; ACCESS MANAGEMENT," SUBSECTION (B) AND SECTION 18-127 "FLOODPLAIN" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "ENVIRONMENT," ARTICLE VIII "WATERSHED PROTECTION," SECTION 34-423 "DEFINITIONS," SECTION 34-425 "PERMITS AND SITE PLANS," SUBSECTION (K); AND SECTION 34-426 "IMPACT STUDY" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER TO BE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CHAPTER 109 "ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS"; AMENDING CHAPTER 110 "FLOODS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 114 "SEWER AND WATER LINE EXTENSIONS," ARTICLE III "DEVELOPMENTS," SECTION 114-66 "APPLICATION," SUBSECTION (A); AND ARTICLE IV "IMPACT FEES," SECTION 114-103 "DETERMINATION OF SERVICE UNITS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 122 "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS," ARTICLE I "IN GENERAL," SECTION 122-3 "OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW; VISIBILITY TRIANGLE," SUBSECTION (A) AND ARTICLE II "CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS AND CURB AND GUTTERS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 122-31 "CURB CUTS; CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS REQUIRED WHERE CITY INSTALLED CURB AND GUTTERS"; DIVISION 2 "LICENSE," SECTION 122-63 "PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EACH JOB"; AND DIVISION 3 "SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS," SECTION 122-91 "CONCRETE WORK"; SECTION 122-92 "RECONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON CHANGE OF LINE AND GRADE BY CITY"; SECTION 122-96 "PRIVATE DRAINS"; SECTION 122-97 "INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE CULVERTS"; AND SECTION 122-99 "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 126 "SUBDIVISIONS," ARTICLE IV "IMPROVEMENTS," DIVISION I "GENERALLY," SECTION 126-453 "INSPECTION," SECTION 126-454 "AS-BUILT OR RECORD PLANS," SECTION 126-455 "FINAL ACCEPTANCE," SECTION 126-458 "TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES"; SUBDIVISION II "STREETS," SECTION 126-507 "PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS," SECTION 126-508 "RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH," SECTION 126-509 "CURVES," AND SECTION 126-510 "INTERSECTIONS"; SUBDIVISION III "LOTS," SECTION 126-546 "SCOPE"; SUBDIVISION IV "EASEMENTS," SECTION 126-581 "DRAINAGE EASEMENT" SUBSECTION (C) AND (D), SECTION 126-582 "UTILITY EASEMENTS," SECTION 126-583 "PRIVATE EASEMENTS"; AND ARTICLE V "ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS," DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY," SECTION 126-611 "ENGINEERING DATA"; DIVISION 2 "STREETS"; DIVISION 3 "STORMWATER DRAINAGE"; AND DIVISION 4 "UTILITIES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BAYTOWN, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.

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While many growers may view the substrate, nutrients and water as the major determinants of crop success, we may overlook the very thing that holds it all together: pots. Aiming to provide growers with innovative potting solutions that favor root health, Plantlogic is constantly finding new ways to innovate upon the square and round pots of old.

Established in 2013, Plantlogic specializes in the development and production of horticultural pots for substrate-based production of soft fruit, various tree crops, vegetables and, most recently, release of its Kratos slab base. "Our lineup is only limited by growers imaginations, as our products are driven by the demands of customers. Our designs support customer ideas and feedback. These custom solutions fit every goal and budget," says Ana Cristina Garcia, marketing manager at Plantlogic. "When one of our growers wanted a different type of 7L pot for raspberry production but with specific dimensions for cold storage, and to hold irrigation pipes, we found a way to make it work."

Substrate production and root healthThe biggest difference between us and our competitors is the careful consideration for the needs of substrate production and root health such as careful consideration of how water flows through the pot resulting in the pyramid base, whose shape ensures airflow to the center of the roots and drains water at the edges - our trademark long legs temperature control and labor savings, says Ana.

Proof of Plantlogics commitment to innovative product design is the companys Zephyr V2, which was meticulously designed to balance moisture and aeration in the root zone. With its jagged sidewall shape, the Zephyr V2 improves root architecture by preventing the compaction and spiraling of roots. Also unique is the Zephyrs bottom, which has non-draining central holes and a pyramidal base to increase oxygen uptake, force water to the edges and minimize the wetted area. We think about the optimal way to drain water, so we always keep that in mind, says Ana. The Zephyr V2 also has the tallest legs at 70mm, and wider base of any horticultural pot. We listed to our customers feedback on the previous designs and went back to the drawing table, and have developed a completely new product.

Similarly, the Kratos slab base allows hydroponic growers using slabs to properly support the slab, improve drainage through its V-shape, utilizing a low cost yet open-flow gutter design with no legs standing within the gutter to obstruct flushing.

Plantlogic's Kratos slab base (left) and Zephyr V2 (right)

Plantlogics pot anchors are simply another response to growers concerns over plants being blown over by wind or during mechanical harvesting. Our pot anchors system has sufficient stability to remain upright under strong winds. The rigidity of the anchor enables holds the pot securely, allowing them to use machinery to harvest, without tipping the pot, and is easy to install, explains Ana.

With its products being based on customer demands and strong customer relationships, Plantlogics products have been well received and are used across the Americas, Africa, Oceania, Europe and China.

For more information:Ana Cristina Garca Plantlogicsales@getplantlogic.comwww.getplantlogic.com

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Winter looks very different depending on whether you're above orbelow the Mason-Dixon Line. Below that imaginary line, which runs alongon the northern edges of West Virginia and Maryland,winter weather might mean highs in the 50s and snow on rare occasions. Above, youre talking about black ice, gusting winds, inches upon inches of snow, and road and school closures (particularly for those living in mountaneous regions or along the Snowbelt of the Great Lakes). If youre not used to it, your first real winter can be disconcerting. How do you prepare? Do you need an ice scraper (and what does it look like)? How are snow boots different from regular winter boots?

A common misconception is that our recent spate of record-breaking winters runs counter to a global warming crisis. Others believe the crisis only makes warm summers hotter. The full picture, however, is that global warming makes both ends of the weather spectrum more extreme, and that means even harsher winters. Take this past winter, for example, when Arctic air blew across the country in a highly publicized Polar Vortex.

Whether you believe in the science behind the impending brutal winter season or wish to ignore the cold while you still can during the fall months, were guessing youd still rather be prepared head-to-toe far ahead of time. When the next morning of waking up to another record low or record snowfall arrives, itll be better if youre stocked up on proper insulation, snow gear, warm socksand favorite canned soup.

We know preparing for extreme winter weather can seem overwhelming. Thats why Stacker compiled the following recommendations from the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other government organizations, in addition to meteorologists and experts. Follow these 30 steps and youll be prepared for anything the weather throws at you: freezing rain, sleet, snow, even full-on blizzard conditions. Once you have a good pair of gloves, snow tires, and an emergency plan, the weather report doesnt seem so dreadfulafter all.

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It goes without saying that plants are some of the most beautiful and important organisms we have on our planet. As a child I was always interested in the world of plants. A world seemingly so familiar yet so estranged from common understanding. As kids we run barefoot and play on the soft grass, take refuge under the shade a tree provides amidst a hot California day, and take a deep breath of the fresh air the leaves so selflessly gift to us. All while the plants remain sessile, unassuming and ask nothing of us.

In grade school we are taught of the important things that plants provide in terms of food and materials to build our world. It was not until continuing my education in college that I began to fully grasp the ecosystem services plants truly offer to us. As we built our world through the power of plants, engineered our cities, pushed our civilization to the likes of which this world has never seen before, we find every alteration requires a new remediation. And as we look to science to provide the next breakthrough it is often plants, unassuming, and quietly taking matters into their own hands.

We built our cities and found ways to channel water, divert creeks and move storm water out as fast as we can to provide a suitable place to develop upon. Rightly so, we do not want our homes and our businesses flooding year in and year out. And yet, with this approach we have willingly surrendered so many services nature often provides us.

Cities developed an underground storm drain system, a network of pipes beneath our streets and homes solely dedicated to diverting storm water, as a way to compensate for the impervious concrete surfaces we cast upon the land. Without the natural uptake of rain through pervious soils storm water quickly runs into our gutters, into our storm drains and into our creeks.

Unsurprisingly, this increases the possibility of pollutants being conveyed from our city streets and into our waterways. Pathogens, for instance, have become a pollutant of concern in which our paved and engineered world has perpetuated from a water quality perspective. The Regional Water Quality Control Board has identified particular concerns associated with our urban developed world such as dog waste accumulation along pedestrian trails or back yard drains, accidental spills, potentially leaking septic tanks, illegal dumping in storm drains or waterways, and illicit discharges into street gutters. These sources can introduce pollutants of concern which may accumulate on impervious surfaces during dry weather months. During our first rains, rather than decompose and cycle into the soils, pathogens can flow into our storm drain system and directly into our creeks without any treatment. It is here, our wonderful riparian plants quietly grow and act as the last line of defense.

Riparian species such as sedges, rushes, cattails and so many others have the amazing ability to uptake organic and inorganic pollutants. As storm water contaminated with pathogens passes through riparian species, the porous membrane called xylem tissue uptakes water from its roots to its shoots, acting as a filtration system which studies have shown can effectively filter bacteria such as E. Coli and Enterococcus up to 90%. As a function of species composition, species density, and water surface contact time, pathogen intake from riparian species can efficiently and cost effectively decrease pollutants in our waterways. Some species are more effective than others, and studies are constantly underway to find ways in best applying riparian species to constructed wetlands and waterways for the goal of pathogen intake. Here in Sonoma County we have basket sedge (Carex barbarae), nutsedge (Cyperus erogrostis), grey rush (Juncus patens), broadleaf cattails (Typha latifolia), smartweed (Polypogon hydropiperoides) just to name a few.

As the rains fall, our gutters flow and our creeks begin to rise, I implore you to think about our silent saviors growing at the toe of the bank.

Find a local creek trail and observe what is growing in the channel.

Educate yourself and others on the importance of our native riparian vegetation.

Join a volunteer group and help with a restoration project along a creek.

Go yourself and plant a native species along a creek bank. Work with your city or town representatives to ensure plant species and creek bank location is appropriate.

Get your kids involved, or your neighbors, or your friends.

Take a look at the Streets to Creeks website (streetstocreeks.org) to learn about other ways you yourself can take steps in your daily life to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff.

Perhaps look at installing a Low Impact Development (LID) feature in your home landscaping to capture runoff and naturally filter pollutants before they ever enter the City storm drain system.

Next time you find yourself along a creek, take a look at the plants along the waters edge and send thanks to them for quietly doing their humble little job.

This article was authored by Aaron Nunez, Environmental Specialist, City of Santa Rosa, on behalf of RRWA. RRWA is an association of local public agencies in the Russian River Watershed that have come together to coordinate regional programs for clean water, habitat restoration, and watershed enhancement.

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Dont miss out on this spectacular 3 bed/3 bath ranch home offering over 2600 sq ft. living space. You are welcomed by the open & inviting living/dining room with both vaulted and archway ceilings, beautiful refinished hardwood floors. Relax this winter by the large brick woodburning fireplace. Kitchen was previously updated with high-end appliances, GE Profile gas top, double oven, granite countertops. Check out the tastefully updated lower level with a spacious rec/family area, large full bath, wine fridge, dishwasher, granite top, office, built in bookshelves, storage area and wired for surround sound in LL (speakers excluded). You will love the large newly sodded/fenced backyard with spacious patio for entertaining, LeafGuard gutters, down spouts with buried drains, oversize shed. Other amenities: upgraded fixtures, window treatments, custom closets in all bedrooms, new HVAC, security system, keyless entry. Close to I-44, shopping and restaurants, walk/bike to many wonderful parks.

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A living nativity pageant is presented by the Hanover Lutheran Youth Group and Men's Club; it is held on the church parking lot at 2949 Perryville Road and includes a donkey for Mary and camels for the Wise Men; the program also features music, carols and a narration of the Christmas story; refreshments are served in the parish hall.

For the first time in Oak Ridge history, the high school gymnasium has a new hardwood floor; the athletes and coaches are excited about the new addition to the facilities, which was installed in July; the original gym floor was tile; in 1983, a carpet floor was installed to replace the tile; injuries and the cost of maintenance were the deciding factors to install the new floor.

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Connie Bilek of Millersville Route 1 is the first to register in Cape Girardeau County under the federal 18-year-old voting act; however, she is one of only a few Southeast Missouri young people between 18 and 21 who have taken advantage of the federal legislation.

The percentage of unemployed in Cape Girardeau County is 3.8% of the work force, substantially under the state's figure of 4.2% and identical 5.8% amounts in St. Louis and Kansas City; Florsheim Shoe Co., with 664 employees, is the largest employer in Cape Girardeau; Charmin Paper Products has 551 and Ralph Edwards Sportswear 275.

True Taylor, superintendent of Southeast Hospital the past two years, is expected to tender his resignation to the board of directors tomorrow night in order to accept the superintendency of Bethesda General Hospital and Associated Charities in St. Louis; Mrs. Taylor, county director of the Social Security Commission, also has submitted her resignation, but will continue her work until a successor is chosen.

After hitting a season's low of 9 degrees yesterday morning, the mercury rebounds with 21 degrees being recorded overnight; another cold wave is developing in the North and is predicted to reach this area Wednesday.

Professor John H. Gehrs, head of the department of agriculture at Teachers College, leaves in the afternoon for Oak Ridge to assist in a community program and to also talk on "Consolidation of Schools"; the school at Oak Ridge, under the direction of principal Earnest Ford and Glen Smith, has been made a second-class high school, with 12 units of approved work.

W.H. Stubblefield Jr., is elected president of the Cape Girardeau County Fair Association for the ensuing year; W.F. Bergmann is chosen vice president, and R.G. Whitelaw is named secretary and treasurer; F.E. McDonald is named superintendent of grounds.

-- Sharon K. Sanders

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The tribal council of Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has given Bear River Sports Complex a major upgrade. Installation of Shaw Sports Turf was just completed on one of the park's baseball/softball fields. They hope to start installation on a second field in early 2021.

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The tribal council of Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has given Bear River Sports Complex a major upgrade. Installation of Shaw Sports Turf was just completed on one of the park's baseball/softball fields. They hope to start installation on a second field in early 2021.

"Our Tribe decided to go with synthetic turf due to the inclement weather we have year-round here in Humboldt County and the constant rain outs and cancellations of our youth sports over the years," said John McGinnis, Tribal Council Member at Large for Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria. "With the new Shaw Sports Turf, we can play twelve months out of the year," said McGinnis.

Bear River Band installed 94,175 square feet of Shaw Sports Turf synthetic turf. They went with a combination of Shaw Sports Turf's Legion 2.0 and TruHop 1.75 turf systems.

Legion is a combination of high-performance monofilament fibers and a durable slit film fiber. The slit film fiber is a workhorse which will handle the workload, while the monofilament provides a more resilient surface that enhances performance characteristics. Legion uses Bolt, a premium lightning bolt shaped monofilament fiber. Legion also features optimized face weight for performance and infill flyout control.

TruHop was developed by Shaw Sports Turf, along with baseball Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz. Designed specifically for baseball performance, Shaw Sports Turf set out to engineer the ultimate baseball field. With feedback from Hall of Famer John Smoltz, TruHop was created.

The result was TruHop, the closest thing to natural grass. Its revolutionary design mirrors the real thing in terms of playability and performance yet provides durability that natural grass just can't rival. TruHop can be engineered with various pile heights and infill ratios to fit each performance area of the field.

The system can be designed to feature turf on all parts of the field, including the mound, batter's box, and base paths. Infill levels can be adjusted to different locations on the field to adjust the levels of firmness and speed.

The field will also utilize Shaw's Momentum system. Fast, dense and firm, Momentum is a high-performance synthetic turf system designed with a proven slit film technology. In addition to its durability and performance benefits, Momentum's fiber construction results in an umbrella effect that helps hold infill and reduce overall fly-out.

"Working with Shaw was fabulous from start to finish with pre-designs to the final product approval. Their staff was very responsive and easy to talk to. Shaw was onsite and ready to help get the project across the finish line," said McGinnis.

The tribal council decided to go with Shaw through a bidding process where they found that not only did Shaw come highly recommended, the price and quality was the best in the market.

"Their first tournament on the new field was a huge success and all the teams said it was the best surface they have ever played on! One of the most respected tournament directors in their counties history and has played in all 50 states has said on the internet hands down the best field in Northern California for public play," said Matthew Cohen, Shaw Sports Turf Territory Manager.

ABOUT SHAW SPORTS TURF

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Shaw Industries is a full flooring provider to the residential and commercial markets. Shaw supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, and tile/ stone flooring products, as well as synthetic turf. Shaw Sports Turf is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America and has represented quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 3,500 successful installations, including an impressive list of high-profile field installations. For more information please visit http://www.shawsportsturf.com, call 866-703-4004 or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

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Growers now have a quick, easy way to provide the game-changing root zone heating that plants prefer. RollN Grow covers benches and floors with growth-enhancing heat in a fraction of the time it used to take.

The benefits of root zone heating are well documented some growers say they wont produce plants without it, says Jim Rearden, co-founder. RollN Grow provides all the root zone heating benefits: reduced fuel costs, increased production, more compact plants, reduced disease issues, without a complex or time-consuming install.

The system which literally rolls out like a carpet allows growers to install bottom heat faster than ever before. Simply roll the mat out, then connect the manifolds and supply/return lines to a hot water source and pump. A soil probe thermostat controls RollN Grow based on media temperature.

To produce RollN Grow, BioTherm developed a one-of-a-kind automated machine. The technology bonds various types of heating tubes to weed barrier or open mesh. The machine produces 10-foot master rolls that BioTherm can customize in any size to match grower floor or bench needs. See RollN Grow in action here:

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The pandemic has presented many challenges to The Holly Theatre's ability to present stage productions.A total of four out of five main-stage plays were postponed until 2021 as COVID precautions limit the amount of people who can gather indoors.Not surprisingly, theatre crowds are not currently able to pack The Holly's audience to watch the latest play.However, the pause in the show schedule has resulted in an unexpected excess of time to work on improvements.The Holly board of directors has taken this opportunity to schedule a major renovation to the interior, with construction set to begin this week.Board chairman Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko said that compared to the restoration effort that was undertaken in the 1990s, which helped bring The Holly back to life after years of neglect, this renovation rivals that effort in size.She said the improvements include the installation of a new steel grid over the stage. This will remove stress load off the roof rafters of the historic building. It will also allow the gradual addition of mechanized equipment for light and scenery changes.In addition, the heating and cooling system will be updated.Other improvements will include solidifying the stage construction, and positioning the new curtain more toward the front of the stagecompared to the old one which came down mid-stage.The fire exits will be improved with the front egress (near the stage) being streamlined to get them up to code, Pelnar-Zaiko added.Work will also be done on the get wheelchair access up to code.Pelnar-Zaiko said spaces will be added near the entrance of the main level seating area to give the theater a total of five. In addition, an ADA compliant parking space will be added.The lobby will also receive repairs and painting, while audience seats will receive freshening up, and will be shampooed.With The Holly being a historic building, Pelnar-Zaiko said the construction workers have to carry everything out the front doors, causing extra wear. Therefore, new carpet will be installed in the aisles and staircases at the conclusion of the work.This work is being made possible by two federal grants that were recently received by TheHolly.Pelnar-Zaiko said that coming on the heels of the 2018 and 2019 planning grants from the Fox TheatreInstitute, the funding will come from a matching USDA Rural Business Development Grant of $99,040 and a grant of $106,732 from the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission, and the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority."The grants are being matched by the communitys ongoing contributions," Pelnar-Zaiko said. "Community support and involvement have been a stalwart feature of The Hollys continued success in providing musical and dramatic enrichment for the town and region. These grants and matching donations will enable The Holly to start interior improvements and stage reconstruction and upgrades."She said the matching grants will also provide the theater with a wheel chairlift to allow persons with disabilities access to the stage.Although they cannot hold a public gathering to celebrate the grants and announce the "ELEVATE!HollyTheatre Campaign for New Stage Magic", Pelnar-Zaiko said the awards and matching gifts to the Campaign allowed The Holly to reach 90 percent of the $560,000 goal.She said anyone wishing to contribute to help complete the last 10 percent of the project should visit http://www.hollytheater.com.

LOOKING FORWARD

As with many community organizations, The Holly hopes to resume more normal operations next year regarding children's programs, concerts and stage shows."Next season we will be rolling over the shows that weren't done in 2020," Pelnar-Zaiko said. These include RIPCORD, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Sweeney Todd, and Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn.The Holly hopes to begin shows in April, while a grand opening celebration with all the bells and whistles is tentatively planned to accompany the Beauty and the Beast show in the summer, Pelnar-Zaiko said.In order to help bridge the gap in funding to keep the lights on during the renovations, The Holly received a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts (through the C.A.R.E.S. Act and the National Endowment for the Arts).The Holly is also presenting the upcoming holiday murder mystery "Fa La La La La Dead / Grandma's Last Christmas: Singing, Dancing and Murder!" at Kaya Vineyard that will help fund operating expenses (see page 11A for details).Pelnar-Zaiko said she hopes The Holly Theatre will emerge next spring ready to serve its patrons as a modern theateroperation.

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The truck features the logo of the Pine Tree Carryout, which burnt down earlier this year. The business was a favorite hangout for Lawrence Harper, of Pedro. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Restored truck serves as memorial to Pedro man, as well as local landmark

CATLETTSBURG, Ky. Corey Heaberlin has many vehicles at his home and said hes been through 60 of them at the age of 30, but theres one that he says stands above the others.

Ill never get rid of it or sell it, he says. And it does draw a lot of attention.

He is referring to the blue 1987 Chevrolet C10 pickup in his garage, which previously belonged to his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Harper, a lifelong resident of Pedro.

In 2008, Harper had a stroke in the parking lot of Pine Tree Carryout near his home and died shortly after.

Due to paralysis, he was never able to drive again after going to the Pine Tree, a favorite hangout of he and his friends, where he made the pickled eggs that were sold there.

After Harpers stroke, the truck sat in the driveway of his mother, Cindy Wright, for several years, before being given to Heaberlin.

Corey had always hoped to be able to refurbish the truck but keeping the originality and character, she said.

The truck, belonging to Lawrence Harper, of Pedro, sat in the driveway of his daughter for many years following his passing, until it was given his grandson, Corey Heaberlin, who restored it and got it running again. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Heaberlin said the opportunity came earlier this year, when he was furloughed and he and his friend, Aaron Hall, began the project.

He did the majority of the help, Heaberlin said.

When he received the truck, it was no longer running.

All the rockers were rusted, Heaberlin said. It had been sitting 10 years.

In addition to rebuilding the motor, they replaced its suspension, lights, carpet and installed new floor pans.

You could see the road beneath, he said of the state the underside was in.

Corey Haeberlin installed new carpet and floorboards in the interior of the 1987 Chevrolet C10 truck that belonged to his grandfather, Lawrence Harper, of Pedro. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Altogether, they put in 150 hours of work.

For the exterior, he said he wanted to keep its lived-in look, I wanted it to look like it did when Pa-Paw had it, Heaberlin said. I didnt want it to be a show truck.

He had Tracy McKenzie, of South Point, from Extreme Airbrush do the painting on the body to simulate rust and aging.

McKenzie also did another special addition, adding the logo of the Pine Tree to the doors, for which Heaberlin asked the businesss owners for permission.

It had special meaning, he said. It was the last trip he made.

Wright said the Pine Tree owners have since contacted her son, offering him the metal sign for their business, which burned down earlier this year.

They dont plan to reopen, she said.

Finally, on the glass of the back of the cab, they added a sticker with the name, Harpo, which his grandfather went by.

Once it was restored, Heaberlin showed the truck to his mother, and his grandmother, Betty Harper, 87, of Pedro, who hadnt seen it running in years.

It was a tearful surprise! Wright said of her mothers reaction.

Heaberlin said his mother was also moved.

Moms pretty proud of it, he said.

Heaberlin said the restoration was a great project for him and Hall.Everythings that could be new on it is, he said of the extensive work. We wanted it to last.

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