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Day Results10 / 5-1-42020 Overall 13951395 / 491-462-589Win % of Top Pick35.20%Payoff % of Top 3 Picks Overall36.85%2020 Top Pick in the Money 902-1,39564.66%Top Selection ITM / KEE 68-10763.55%Top Selections Win / KEE 35-10732.71%Key Horses @ KEE 9-6-1-166.67% Win / 88.89% ITMKey Horses in 2020 189-64-43-2733.86% Win / 70.90% ITM

(Betty McLean my mom will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday. She still cooks up a mean fried chicken dinner. The best ever. Ever.)

We had a nice Saturday.

Kentucky wins at Tennessee for the first time since I was 28 years old. Wow. Now, thats a long time ago, friends.

Our onlyKey Play of the Daywon easily and impressively.

We nailed the exacta in the G2 Raven Run, with a nice runner-up call on Finite which rendered $26.80 for every $1 played. And, we played more than the single buck.

We had 5 winners total out of the 10.

We had 7 exactas out of the 10.

And, our Key Horses have now gone 6-1-1 in just 9 picks as such here this meet.

We had a nice Saturday.

Now, we will go to Midway on Sunday to help celebrate my Moms 90th birthday. We are doing one of those drive-by celebrations. She cant go with me to Keeneland as we have done for each of the past 7 years. Keeneland decided only the rich and famous can come to see the races this meet. We dont fit either one of those categories. But we will have some fun.

Count on it.

Heres a look at Sundays races:

1st: 4-6-5/1/7-8Dontshowweakness (4)will get a huge drop in class for this one today from barn coordinator Greg Foley. Last seen, this one raced for $40,000 price tag. Today, he is in for $15,000. Has run two 4ths against much better. Barn wins with .27% when the trainer drops this much in one swoop. This is the 2nd route race, too, and the barn wins with .20% of those. Move back to the dirt should assist this ones effort. My pick in a weak group.I bet the 4 to win/place/show and then box the top three numbers in one exacta. I will key the top 3 over/under the 1 in two smaller units.

2nd: 2-1-3/5-4-6/7Irish Willow (2)nearly won at this same level when last seen at Churchill Downs on Sept. 27. Lost that tilt by a nose. Cuts back to a sprint here today, and the barn wins with .26% when they go from a sprint to a route and then back to a sprint distance. Trainer wins with .14% when making the 3rd start off the layup, too. Should fit nicely with these and has the speed to love this 7 furlong distance.Forevernoa (1)broke the maiden when racing over the sod at Arlington Park two races ago. Ran a very credible race last tim out when moved to the dirt here on Oct. 7. Just got tired at the wire. Cut back in distance should help this one out, too. Last three races have been solid.I bet the 2-1across the board and then box the top 3 in the exacta. I will key the 2-1 over/under the 3-5-4-6-7 in two smaller units, too. I may take a little more on the 1 across the board, as well. Take note.

3rd: 3-1-5/4-6/8-7Ketchikan (3)gets my nod in this spot. Ran well in the career debut, when third at Ellis Park. Ran over the grass that day, but that was during a dry-spell summer when the turf was firm and hard. Switch to dirt should not be an issue, and the barn wins with .17% of those making this switch. Gets a nice rider switch to the meets top jockey. Was way wide; was in and out; was not the best of trips in the last. Expect more here. BluePaynt (1)could be well-spotted for a huge run here, too. Missed by a neck last time out when getting back to the dirt at CD. Gets a route distance today, and the barn wins with .21% on the stretch out. Strong threat here.Ill Make It Coach (5)has been running against MSW company and now gets the drop into the MCL ranks for the first time. Barn wins with .10% of those making the drop for the first time. The last effort was not a great one, coming off the layup. The two races before were good enough to give credibility with the move to dirt today. Barn wins with .26% of those making this surface switch. Chance.I will be the 3-1 across the board and then box the top 3 inthe exacta. I will key the top 3 numbers over/under the 4-6 in two smaller units.

4th: 1-6-5/8/4-7Spy a Star (1)drops from the $40,000 price tag to a career low level today. Has two non-threatening 3rds on the resume so far, but against better and with modest improvement. Now, will get a route for the first time and the barn wins with .13% of those ind. Nice work here on Sept. 8. Looks best on paper.Bertrada (6)is dropping off a MSW turf event at Saratoga to a dirt MCL race here. Barn wins with .18% when going into the claimers for the first time, and with a much-improved .16% with the second start. Jockey has recent fame, but still has only won with .06% in 352 mounts this year. Dont get me started.Yellowstone Girl (5)comes from the barn of Brad Cox and drops into the MCL ranks for the first time, too. Rider has won with .26% of the last 62 mounts for this barn and the barn wins with .27% when dropping from MSW to MCL. Works are OK, but I would have expected more in the debut. The horse to watch here, IMO?Sacre Bleu (8).This is a first time starter for a new barn operation. Works at the Thoroughbred Center are very nice. And? This one gets the meets top winning rider. Like it.I betthe 1-8 across the board and then I box those two in theexacta. I will key the 1-8 over/under the 6-5-4-7 in two smaller units.

5th: (13)-1-8-9/6-2-3-5-11/10-4-(14)/7-12This is a wide, wide, wide open grass affair, which will be contested at 11/16-miles over the green, green grass of home. I will give the definite edge toPerjury Trap (13)in this one. Theres just one problem. This one is not in the race yet. The 3YO son of Blame, who is trained by Chad Brown, is probably the best in here. Has the ability to rush the start and/or come from far back. Move to grass has certainly helped. Been favored in all four runs, to date. Interesting rider choice for this one. Very interesting.In Love (1)ran a huge one in the 2020 debut on Sept. 20 at Churchill Downs. Came from last to just miss being first at the wire by less than 2. Now, gets a little more ground and a lot more experience. Love the odds on this one and the 4YO gelding is my firstUpset Special of the Day.I will give another longshot a shot in here, too.Falkirk (8)has run two very good ones since being equipped with the blinkers. But the trainer one great guy is 0-for-36 this meet. Ouch. Chilly.Lemon Kick (9)broke the maiden last time out by over 5 at Arlington Park. Got the blinkers for the first time in that one. Must move up to face winners for the first time today, and thats a tough assignment for any and all. But the barn wins with a very nice .23% with those types and the work on Sept. 1? Spot on. Take note here.I bet the 13 if he gets in. If not? Spread. I will bet the 1-8-9 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exacta. I will key the 1-8-9 over/under the 6-2 in two smaller units. Def use the 13, though, if he gets in and I key himwith the top 5/6 numbers.

6th: 5-6-8/3/2-4/1A very nice MSW event for the 2YOs here. I will give a very slight edge toInspector Frost (5)in this spot mainly due to the fact that this son of Frosted has a race under his girth. Ran a well-beaten 3rd in the debut at Churchill Downs in September, but was the betting favorite that day. The Place horse in that race has already come back to win the next out, too. Barn wins with .26% on 2nd outs, and .30% with beaten favorites. Trainer having another great meet here. Watch out.Tiwanaku (6)is a first time starter for the HOF trainer. Dam of this one has 3 winners from 3 starters. Rider has gone 6-4-4 in the last 22 mounts. Works for this one? Spot on. Son of Tapit is out of a Stakes-winning dam. All there for this one to be better than just good.War Machine (8)is another first timer, and this one has some long odds in the ML. I would not dismiss this one, though. Trainer wins with .16% on the first effort. Dam of this one has 3 winners from 4 starters and a Stakes winner, already. Works are very nice. Son of War Front? I would not dismiss. I use.I bet the 5-6 across the board and then box the top 3 in the exacta. I will key the top 3 over/under the 3 in two smaller units.

7th: 7-3/6-4-5-1/9Motagally (7)will drop into the claiming ranks for the first time, and the barn wins with a remarkable .43% of the time when that occurs. The connections paid a whopping $650,000 at the 2017 KEE September Yearling Sale for this one. Currently, the 4YO colt has earned less than $90,000 in purses. Want a bigger truck? But if you throw out the grass experiment two races ago, this one has run two nice 2nds in the last 3 outs. Those were against much tougher, too. Gets the meets winningest rider up. Love the work on Oct. 9 at CD. This is the one for me. My firstKey Play of the Daycomes right here.I bet the 7 to win/place/show and then box the 7-3 in one exacta. I will key the 7-3 over/under the rest of the numbers listed in two smaller units.

8th: 2-5/4-3-1G3 DowagerStakesLets be brutally honest. If this is a Graded Stakes event, then, well, Im a jet plane. In other words? It aint. But its a race and its got a couple of decent runners in here. I will give the edge toBlame Debbie (2),who will be stepping up to face Graded Stakes company for the first time since she was a tiring 6th in the G2 Lake Placid at Saratoga on July 19. She blitzed on the front end that day and ran out of gas. The barn switched plans and running styles after that one. And, she got the blinkers for the first time, too. Since that equipment addition, the daughter of Blame has won two in a row from coming off the pace and stretching out. Big shot in this lack-luster group.Siberian Iris (5)has only mustered a second and a third in 5 starts this year. All of those were on the Left Coast. But? In this group, this long-distance traveller has a shot. In 23 career starts on the grass. Only 3 wins. Does have 7 seconds and 3 thirds. So? I play under.I bet the 2 to win/place/show and then box the top two in the exacta. I will key the 2 over/under the all button in two more units.

9th: 2-5-7/8/6-3-4-1Sure wish I had a 2YO colt ready to run. Would fit nicely in this $70,000 MSW event to be contested at 7 furlongs. Not much to get excited about here. Not, at the least, going into it. I will fall back and go withBlushinstreetdevil (2).I have no idea who the trainer is, but I do know that he has not won a race in 4 starts this year. And, I do know that he did run a solid 3rd at KY Downs on Sept. 16. Now, this one must convert to the dirt and the rider has won with a rather modest .08% in 278 races this year. And, thats the best? Well, best guess.Thrown for a Loupe (5)didnt run much over there turf at CD last time out, but gets back to the dirt here. Barn wins with .11% when going from a sprint, to a route, and back to a sprint. Work on Oct. 10 was spot on. Like this rider. Searching for anything here.Southern Passage (7)was nipped by a nose last time out. Wow. Yeah, but that was against $50,000 claimers. Now, must move back to face MSW level. Barn is 0-for-7 when trying that this year. Works are good of late. Thats something to go on, I guess. Sound the Charge (8)is a first time starter, who has been working very well for this first race. Might as well. We dont know how good or bad this one is, as of yet.I bet the 5-8 take note across theboard and thenbox the 5-7-8 in the exacta. I will key the 5-7-8 over/under the 2 in two smaller units. Coin toss.

Good Luck & All the Best / Gene

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Town leaders identified the project need before establishing the committee. The building needs fire suppression, handicapped accessibility to all floors, accessible office space, appropriate restroom facilities, and other interior modifications to appropriately serve the public. The building envelope also needs essential maintenance to replace rotted siding and trim, and the building needs structural upgrades. The existing building systems, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and lighting, are antiquated and need replacement. The Town Hall has received minimal improvements since 1897, and the proposed project will help protect the building for the next 100 years or longer.

The THBC hired an owner's project manager and architect in mid-2018. Since then, the THBC met more than 100 times and made two presentations at Town Meeting to further the project. The THBC pledged to deliver a "bid in hand" at Fall 2019 STM to the Special Town Meeting in 2020 after Town Meeting approved the conceptual design. The approved plan will establish an elevator on the exterior of the building, restore the majority of the large meeting space on the second floor, and preserve the grand double-staircase and stage area.

During the past year, the THBC has worked with LLB Architects to complete the Town Hall restoration and preservation project's design and development. The process involved input from many citizens and the Hamilton Historic District Commission (HHDC). The final design is complete and formally put out to bid on Sept. 23. The process to this point has cost the town about $800,000 for a project that will cost just more than $9 million, including all design, temporary offices, and moving costs.

The THBC and the design team have made many efforts to save residents money on the project. The committee struck an understanding with Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for virtually rent-free space for town employees and operations during the planned two-year construction period. The approved plan will save many elements within the existing building, which will result in savings during the fit-out of the temporary office space.

The bids will be opened on Nov. 6, immediately before Special Town Meeting on Nov. 14. Special Town Meeting will consider the actual cost of construction, including all costs associated with temporary office space and moving for the project the estimated costs as of Sept. 29 is $7,924,474.

The THBC received favorable consideration for $3 million in funding from the Community Preservation Committee. If Town Meeting approves the CPC recommendation for $3 million, voters will vote on a $4.9 in a debt-exclusion ballot question. That question would be on a town election ballot on Dec. 3.

The THBC has gained site plan approval from the Planning board, Zoning Approval from the Board of Appeals, and has received support from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and the Hamilton Historic District Commission.

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

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA - DF Ventures, a business unit ofDrucker + Falk, has announced the sale of a 710-unit, three property portfolio toThe Kushner Companiesfor $113.0 million. The portfolio consists ofChesapeake Bay Apartmentslocated in Newport News, VA,Hanover Crossingin Mechanicsville, VA, andWilde Lake Apartmentslocated in Henrico, VA.

J Guy Buck, CFO of Drucker + Falk, said, This was a great opportunity to leverage DF Multifamilys management and renovation expertise. We are very proud to have delivered extraordinary returns to our investors. DF Ventures, along with a partner, acquired the properties in May of 2016 for $68.5 million and implemented a $10.5 million renovation plan across the three properties which, combined with stellar property management, resulted in an average return on investment exceeding 30% annually.

DF Ventures is very pleased with the success of our value-add business plan for this portfolio. Renovating each communitys clubhouse and upgrading amenities has resulted in higher leasing traffic, and renovating unit interiors, curing deferred maintenance, and enhancing exteriors has vastly improved curb appeal, said DF Ventures Director, Eric Skow.

Exterior renovations included: replacing vinyl siding at Hanover Crossing Apartments in Richmond metro areas Hanover County with hardiplank; painting exteriors at Chesapeake Bay and Wilde Lake; asphalt renovations, replacing or repairing patios, and window replacement at Wilde Lake; and repairing balconies and stairwells, adding dog parks, swimming pool and pool deck resurfacing, and upgrading pool furniture at the properties. Apartment home renovations included kitchen and bath upgrades including cabinets, countertops, new brushed nickel hardware throughout, modern lighting package, vinyl plank flooring, replacing polybutylene piping at two of the properties and new appliances. Residents, prospects, local residents, and businesses were ecstatic with the transformation of the communities, new color choices, new 24-hour fitness centers, and clubhouses.

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DODGE CITY, Kan. (KSNW) A new Kansas Department of Transportation Short Line Rail Fund program will be bringing much-needed upgrades to rail systems across the state.

The project is part of Governor Kellys IKE Program and will fund five million dollars annually for three years toward improving railway grain transportation.

There are a total of 13 renovations taking place on three short-line railway systems across the state aiming to improve and build nearly 15 miles of track.

Four of the projects will be focused on improvements to short-line rails, and the other nine projects will bring repairs to grain elevators.

It will really benefit rural Kansas and a lot of small communities, some of which, dont have rail service to their grain elevators, said Ron Seeber, president and CEO Kansas Grain and Feed Association.

Railways are critical in the transportation of grain. The USDA reported rail cars account for a quarter of all grain shipments.

Rail is one of the most cost-effective ways to get grain from the farmer to the end-user, said Seeber.

The project will repair and increase the capacity of bridges, improve elevator siding, lay down additional tracks, and allow more grain cars to be filled at once.

For farmers, this could mean less trucking and quicker payments.

For farmers, instead of having to drive their truck all the way to an elevator a county away, if this is centrally located, they can just bring it to the rail stop, said Seeber.

For towns, the project creates an economic lifeline.

The railways will now be able to put up to 2,400 grain cars on the tracks each year, taking an estimated 10,000 semis, or motor-carrier trucks, off the highways.

This is expected to create less wear on state roads while helping provide a small-amount of relief for the transportation industry and its current shortage of licensed commercial drivers.

It will allow for a lot more railcars to be serviced in rural Kansas, said Seeber.

The Cimarron Valley Railway will be the largest of the 13 projects. The line of tracks will see rail replacement and bridge repairs totaling nearing $1.1 million in grant money alone.

The total investment of all the renovations will reach nearly $7 million dollars. It will be funded 70% by the state and 30% by the applicants.

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Protesters saved the Weddle Covered Bridge in Sweet Home, Oregon, and helped protect the rest of the state's covered bridges.

After the construction of a concrete bridge further down Thomas Creek in 1980, the Weddle Covered Bridge fell into disuse, was deemed unsafe, and slated for demolition later that decade, according to Covered-bridges.org. This sparked outrage among local bridge enthusiasts, leading to protests and one individual even chaining himself to a bulldozer.

This all attracted the attention of Senator Mae Yih, a covered bridge enthusiast herself, who led the Oregon Legislature to establish the Oregon Covered Bridge Program, which helps cover the costs of repairing and maintaining the state's covered bridges. The Weddle Covered Bridge was the first to receive a grant from the program and in 1989, the bridge was moved to its current location over Ames Creek.

The Artist's Bridge in Newry, Maine, is named after an American painter who loved the structure.

Every artist has their muse. For John Joseph Enneking, one of America's first impressionist painters, it was the Sunday River Bridge in Newry, Maine. According to Atlas Obscura, after Enneking finished his duty as a Union soldier in the Civil War, he devoted himself to painting. He became so skilled that he was one of the first Americans to paint Claude Monet's garden.

Over the years Enneking became a master of painting New England's landscapes and, though he lived in Boston, loved traveling to Newry. Enneking was seen painting en plein air near the bridge so often that it became commonly referred to as Artist's Bridge.

The Stark Covered Bridge in New Hampshire's Stark Village was swept downstream in the 1890s but still handles traffic today.

When the Stark Covered Bridge was built in 1862, it only had one central pier holding up the structure. This proved to be no match for the Upper Ammonoosuc River, which, during high waters in the 1890s, destroyed the pier and pulled the bridge downstream, according to the State of New Hampshire. A team of men and oxen had to pull the bridge back to its proper location, where it was repaired and placed on a new set of stone piers.

Campbell's Covered Bridge in Gowensville, South Carolina, is the state's last standing covered bridge.

Now located in a Greenville County park, Campbell's Covered Bridge and the nearby grist mill are perfect places to take in the fall foliage.

At only 38 feet long, it's one of America's smaller covered bridges. But its impact on local communities was felt. According to the SC Picture Project, Campbell's Covered Bridge connected several rural communities and turned what was once a 25-mile, day-long trip into one that took only an hour.

The Philippi Covered Bridge in Philippi, West Virginia, is the only covered bridge in use by the US Highway System.

On June 3, 1861, the first land battle of the Civil War took place in Philippi, West Virginia. During the course of the battle, Union troops took control of the Philippi Covered Bridge and used it as barracks, according to West Virginia Tourism.

Today, despite 60% of the bridge burning in 1989, the double-barreled 286-foot-long bridge, which was built in 1852, is the only remaining covered bridge in service by the US Federal Highway System, transporting cars on US Route 250, according to WDTV.

The Flume Covered Bridge in Lincoln, New Hampshire, is named after a nearby gorge.

Located in Lincoln, New Hampshire, the picturesque Flume Covered Bridge overlooks the Pemigewasset River in Franconia Notch State Park. It is debated whether the candy-apple red structure was built in 1871 or 1886, but regardless, it one of the oldest covered bridges in the state. According to New Hampshire State Parks, bridges like Flume "were often called 'kissing bridges' because of the darkness and privacy they provided."

Today, only park traffic such as tour buses are allowed to drive through the bridge. But there's a walkway attached to the bridge's north side so that hikers can travel to its namesake, Flume Gorge, which extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty.

The Felton Covered Bridge in Felton, California, is the tallest in the US.

Originally constructed in 1892 as the main access point into Felton, California, the Felton Covered Bridge is now only used for pedestrian traffic. It stretches 80 feet across the San Lorenzo River and stands a whopping 35 feet tall, making it the tallest covered bridge in the country, according to Culture Trip. The bridge is also reportedly haunted by the ghost of a woman who was killed there after she was accused of being a witch.

Connecticut's West Cornwall Covered Bridge is one of the most iconic in all of New England.

After years of trying and failing to construct a bridge to span the Housatonic River, the 172-foot-long West Cornwall Covered Bridge in West Cornwall, Connecticut, was built in 1841 and still carries traffic to this day. But its longevity hasn't come without issues.

According to Connecticut History.org, as traffic advanced, the safety of the bridge was questioned, leading to its temporary closure in the 1920s. In 1945 a 20-ton oil tanker fell through the bridge's floor and in 1968, the State of Connecticut planned on replacing the bridge until the local community petitioned to renovate it instead. In 1973 the state's Department of Transportation inserted a steel support deck that has not only kept the structure healthy well into the 21st century but also won an award from the Federal Highway Administration for historic preservation.

The bridge has grown to become one of the most popular in New England, inspiring historian Michael Gannett to pen "A Historical Guide to the West Cornwall Covered Bridge," and earning it a spot in the opening scenes of the 1967 movie "Valley of the Dolls."

A quirky arch defines Humpback Covered Bridge in Covington, Virginia.

Built in 1857, Humpback Bridge is Virginia's oldest remaining covered bridge, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Spanning 100 feet across Dunlap Creek, it is 4 feet higher in the middle, giving the bridge its iconic arched structure.

Traffic hasn't crossed the bridge since 1929, and for many years the bridge was neglected and became rundown at one point a nearby farmer used the bridge to store hay. But in 1954 the bridge was reopened to the public as a tourism spot, following local fundraising efforts to restore it.

Goodpasture Covered Bridge near Vida, Oregon, is famous for its louvered windows.

Stretching 165 feet across the McKenzie River, the Goodpasture Covered Bridge, built in 1938, is truly one of a kind. While some covered bridges are open on the sides so pedestrians can admire the surrounding landscape, Goodpasture features 10 Gothic-style louvered windows on each side, which have helped make it, as Eugene Cascades & Coast writes, "Oregon's most frequently photographed covered bridge."

Though the bridge is picturesque among the fall foliage, during the holidays the bridge is lit up using LED lights and decorated with Christmas trimmings, turning it into an even more photogenic destination.

The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is one of three intact structures that make Blount County, Alabama, the state's covered bridge capital.

Towering 70 feet above the Calvert Prong of the Little Warrior River, the Horton Mill Covered Bridge in Oneonta, Alabama, is the highest covered bridge above a body of water in the US, according to Alabama.com. Built in 1935, the 208-foot-long bridge is one of three bridges in Blount County that make it the state's covered bridge capital. After a renovation in 2013, the bridge reopened to traffic.

The bridge features a dedicated nature trail, which has become a popular spot for local bird watchers to spot resident and migratory birds. It is also the site of the state's annual Covered Bridge Festival.

The Roseman Covered Bridge in Winterset, Iowa, is Hollywood famous and reportedly haunted.

Popularized by the novel and film "The Bridges of Madison County," the Roseman Covered Bridge in Winterset, Iowa, is one of six and arguably the most famous remaining bridges of the original 19 structures erected in the area. The bridge, built in 1883, is not only famous for being the romantic backdrop for Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep it's also reportedly haunted.

According to Only In Your State, there are two spooky folktales involving the bridge. The first tells the story of a father's disapproval of his daughter's boyfriend. One night, the young man rode toward his lover's house intent on being with her but found the father and his friends instead. They chased him back across the bridge but when the horse appeared on the other side, the young man was nowhere to be found.

The second tells the tale of an escaped convict who, when blocked off on both sides of the bridge by the sheriff's men, reportedly screamed and disappeared into thin air, never to be found.

Pioneers and miners first used the Wowana Covered Bridge in the Yosemite Valley during the mid-1800s.

One of the few remaining covered bridges in California, the Wawona Covered Bridge was once the gateway for pioneers and tourists to travel to Yosemite National Park. According to the National Park Service, the bridge was constructed in 1857 and extends 130 feet across the South Fork of the Merced River. It wasn't actually covered until 1879, when a trio of brothers from Vermont who ran the nearby Wawona Hotel felt homesick and decided to add walls and a steeply pitched ceiling which, according to their granddaughters, reminded them of the covered bridges and houses back home in New England.

Throughout the years, many famous people traveled to Yosemite National Park via the Wawona bridge, including Theodore Roosevelt and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

The Cornish-Windsor Bridge connecting New Hampshire and Vermont is the longest wooden bridge in America.

Built in 1866, the Cornish-Windsor Bridge crosses the Connecticut River and connects the towns of Cornish, New Hampshire, and Windsor, Vermont. According to the State of New Hampshire's website, at 449 feet and 5 inches, the bridge is the longest wooden bridge in the country and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world.

Prior to its construction, three other bridges existed in its place but were all destroyed by floods. The Cornish-Windsor bridge also suffered flood and ice damage in 1977, eventually forcing it to be closed to traffic in 1987. In 1989, after a $4.4 million renovation, the bridge reopened to traffic.

Union and Confederate troops used the Sachs Covered Bridge in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War.

For over 100 years after David Stoner built this 100-foot-long bridge in 1852, pedestrian traffic flowed over Marsh Creek via the Sachs Covered Bridge; in 1968 it was closed to automobiles. Today it's still a popular tourist attraction. According to Destination Gettysburg, the Department of Highways, in 1938, designated the bridge as Pennsylvania's "most historic bridge," largely due to its use by both Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War.

Perhaps because of its proximity to the location of the Battle of Gettysburg, where more than 50,000 Union and Confederate troops died, the bridge is reported to be one of the most haunted spots in the state. According to Civil War Ghosts, at least three Southern soldiers were executed at the bridge; visitors report seeing three heads floating on the bridge at night, and some claim they've even snapped pictures of the three soldiers' ghosts. Visitors have also reported feeling taps on their shoulders and hearing the sound of gunshots.

The Portland Mills Covered Bridge in Parke County, Indiana, was saved from demolition and is now the perfect backdrop for a picture.

Five years after its construction in 1865, the Portland Mills Covered Bridge was scheduled for demolition. The Town of Portland Mills was to be filled in as a part of the project to create Lake Mansfield, according to Raccoon Lake's website. Instead, in 1961 the bridge was moved to the location of the Dooley Station Covered Bridge, which was destroyed in an act of arson in 1960. After various restorative efforts throughout the last century, the bridge is now open to traffic.

The Newfield Covered Bridge in Newfield, New York, was supposed to feature a European-style mural until the artist died.

When the Newfield Covered Bridge was built from 1851-1853, it originally featured solid siding along the length of the structure. But later, according to the Newfield Historical Society, diamond-shaped windows were cut to let light in and to observe the West Branch of the Cayuga Inlet.

Legend has it that $200 of the original $800 it cost to build the structure were intended for a decorative mural like the ones commonly found in covered bridges in Lucerne, Switzerland. But the artist died and no one could agree on a replacement before the start of the Civil War. The bridge has had to be reconstructed twice and in 1969 it was almost torn down, but Grant and Marie Musser who are nicknamed the "Keepers of the Bridge," saved the structure.

Floods and fires destroyed the four bridges that preceded Bath Covered Bridge in Bath, New Hampshire.

Based on the Town of Bath's history of covered bridges crossing the Ammonoosuc River, it's a miracle the Bath Covered Bridge has handled traffic since its construction in 1832. The area's first three bridges were lost to floods and the fourth burned down, according to theState of New Hampshire.

In March 1833, the town voted to post a sign (that still hangs today) reading "ONE DOLLAR FINE TO DRIVE ANY TEAM FASTER THAN A WALK ON THIS BRIDGE," encouraging people to "walk" their horses across the structure instead of gallop, fearing that the impact would cause the fifth bridge to collapse, according toHistoric Structures.

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It seems like the Nevada City tree issue isnt going to leave anytime soon.

A groundswell of support for keeping the trees was followed by a local judge granting an injunction to stop PG&E from cutting them. The judge then reversed course and said he didnt have that authority.

Fast forward a bit and supporters this week climbed into the trees at Pioneer Cemetery as PG&E workers waited nearby. Officers responded to the scene. A police blotter entry states PG&E asked police to move the protesters so it could remove the trees.

The situation deescalated when the workers left.

All this makes you wonder what happened to the spirit of compromise around this issue.

The organizer of the Facebook group Saving Nevada Citys Trees has said he realizes most of the trees have to go. Theres over 260 of them. The group has indicated there are around two dozen of them that should be saved, with about half of those on private land and the other half on city-owned property.

And everything seemed to be going swimmingly, even with the judges ruling that the trees couldnt come down immediately. There was talk of a working group comprised of several different factions that could reach an agreement.

Discussion amongst different groups with opposing goals reaching compromise a fever dream realized.

Now were awake and reality has dealt us a hard lesson.

As with most problems, no one side holds all the blame, though all can play a role in bringing this situation to a successful conclusion.

For starters, PG&E could stop trying to cut every tree on its list while crowing about a fiat granted by the Public Utilities Commission. We get it. You have the authority to cut the trees. Now sit down at the negotiating table and work with the other players. Its much wiser to build goodwill in this way instead of burning it up.

And God knows PG&E could use some goodwill after the debacle of the past two years.

The Nevada City Council should take a stand instead of meekly ceding power to PG&E. Does it support the trees removal? Then do something about people loitering in trees on city property. Want PG&E to shove off? Then take the issue to a higher court.

Looking for the middle road? Then help bring everyone to the table. Well all be better for it.

As for the tree supporters dont say youve done everything you can, so now youre going to sit in a tree and risk arrest. Many of these trees are on city property. If the city wants them gone, thats it. Getting council members on your side is a better, and more effective, method of achieving your goals.

As for private property owners. Many, if not all, want their trees removed. Thats their business. Theyre not telling you what to do with your property.

But if tree advocates feel that strongly about it, maybe private property owners would like a seat at that table, too.

Theres a lot more at stake here than the loss of some trees. There are liability issues when a tree falls during a storm and takes power lines with it. No one wants to go to court to find out whos at fault.

Lets take a few steps back, take a few breaths and think this through. No side involved in this needs to go to extremes. A working group could reach an agreement, and identify the trees that absolutely must go.

If this is the route taken, a deadline must be set. Government meetings already can drone on for hours. Put time limits on discussions, and circle a day on the calendar.

In the meantime, cut the trees everyone agrees need to go. This is a compromise already forged.

Its worth giving this a shot. Invoking the power of the Public Utilities Commission, or alternatively camping out in trees, doesnt help, and only exacerbates the problem.

We need to work together on this, instead of barking up the wrong tree.

The weekly Our View editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Union Editorial Board, a group of editors and writers from The Union, as well as informed community members. Contact the board at EditBoard@TheUnion.com.

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The Carroll County Historical Society has requested the Carroll County Board of Supervisors remove the evergreen tree on the historic courthouse lawn and add two interpretive signs, including one for the Confederate solider monument.

The Carroll County Historical Society has requested the Carroll County Board of Supervisors remove the evergreen tree on the historic courthouse lawn in Hillsville and add two interpretive signs, including one for the Confederate solider monument that stands guard over the courthouse.

In a letter written to Carroll County Interim Administrator Cellell Dalton dated September 30, the Carroll County Historical Society requests removal of the tree in addition to permission to place a pair of interpretive signs on the lawn of the Historic Carroll County Courthouse Lawn. The evergreen has served as the centerpiece for the Tree Lighting Ceremony each December for the annual Christmas Parade in Hillsville.

The letter is written and signed by Carroll County Historical Society President Shelby Inscore-Puckett.

The Carroll County Historical Society has two requests concerning the historic Courthouse in Hillsville. First, we would like to see the evergreen tree removed from the front lawn; and second, we would like to have two interpretative signs located on the lawn, Inscore-Puckett wrote in the letter to Carroll supervisors. The evergreen tree has outgrown its space and now blocks the view of the historic courthouse, which is architecturally unique in the state of Virginia. The combination features of columns and arches, portico and porch are not found in any other courthouse in the state. The experiences of viewers and visitors would be enhanced by the removal of the tree and the placement of an interpretative sign about this historic building.

Inscore-Puckett continued by saying trees on the courthouse lawn have been an issue for a long time. To demonstrate her point, the historical society president included two articles one from September of 1953 and a second undated article, noting no source was available for either article. The article from 1953 states:

The county has never been content with the trees on the courthouse lawn. In 1872, there were locusts planted, but they were cut in the early 30s, the 1953 article said. Then these fruit trees were planted and after these, a huge pine or cedar was put there along with a Paw Paw tree. They too, all bit the dust. Now, Ive heard that the current foliage is about to be removed. Talk about waffling!

The second article, which is undated, begins with the headline, Trees On Court House Lawn Felled. The article reads as follows:

The orchard was chopped down in the Court House lawn Wednesday morning leaving a barren appearance on each side of the steps leading from the vent. A peach and an apple tree plus a lot of nice shade from the summer sun was sacrificed to a cutting tool. The shrubbery that will take their place should add to the elegance of the already stately Court House and premises, however. For some time, various individuals and organizations have endeavored to have some action taken on removing the trees, which practically hid the front of the courthouse. So, acting under orders, Dan Combs, Sanitation and Street Cleaning Commission of the Town, grabbed his trusty axe and at (time unreadable) on Wednesday he laid the orchard low.

According to Inscore-Puckett, the most recent Paw Paw tree that had been on the courthouse lawn broke in 2010 before being removed entirely later that year. She said the second requested interpretative sign would be for the statue of the Confederate solider in the courthouse lawn.

Since closing the museum we have noticed a good number of people who come to visit the statue (and they usually take pictures). Without the availability of museum staff or volunteers to answer questions or offer background information about the statue, there is a lack of information the Historical Society believes important to provide through an interpretative sign, Inscore-Puckett said.

She concluded the letter by saying the historical society is researching signage specifications and costs, which they will provide to the board as soon as they are available. Some sample signs can be found online at the website of Imperial-Images in Mount Airy, N.C., she said.

We hope the Board of Supervisors will agree that these two actions would be an enhancement for visitors to the courthouse and that they will approve and support the Historical Society in moving forward with these projects, lnscore-Puckett said.

UPDATE

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors took up the historicals society request during its Oct. 13 meeting. After hearing the presentation, Supervisor Rex Hill said he didnt have a problem with the interpretive signs, but wanted to wait before making a decision on the tree.

Ive got a little bit of concern about the removal of the tree until at least we check with Hillsville. They use that for the Christmas Tree lighting every year, Hill said. Whether or not we get to put another tree up or plant another tree is something we should consider.

Chairman Dr. Tom Littrell said the county could break the requests up and didnt have to do them both at the same time.

I make a motion we approve the intrepretive signs and then have a discussion with the Town of HIllsville on the tree, Hill said.

Supervisor Tracy Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Allen Worrell can be reached at (276) 779-4062 or on Twitter@AWorrellTCN

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With the removal of an unusually large oak tree from a Lunds & Byerlys parking lot, a Richfield landmark is no more.

The tree, located at6228 Penn Ave S, was on the chopping block due to a new housing development going in near the store; according to city documents, developers had hoped to save the tree, though it appears to have been taken down as a result of infrastructural upgrades at the site.

This is despite a community effort to save the old oak. There was a Change.org position that gathered hundreds of signatures and a "Save the Lunds and Byerlys Oak Tree" group launched bySandi Spanieron Facebook.

A Friday post from the page informed its followers that the tree had been cut down.

An announcement from Lunds & Byerlys Richfield explains that the oak's removal was necessary to make way for the construction project which will bring about 130"highly sought-after"residential units as well as a store remodel. The post explains that it's all part of "the revitalization taking place all along Penn Avenue":

In a recent post on the "Save the Tree" Facebook group,Spanier said she spoke to the arborist who'd been caring for the tree for the last 20 years, and found out that the oak was an estimated150-200 years old.

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Spanier says the arborist, who was apparently not informed about the development plan, brought the tree back from the brink in the 1990s, and that Lunds & Byerlys has spent thousands of dollars on its maintenance since.

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