The purpose of this project is to replace an aging bridge over Woods Creek on Lime Kiln Road in the City of Lexington between Catalpa Place and McLaughlin Street The existing superstructure will be replaced and the bridge will be widened to the upstream side without adding vehicular capacity The superstructure includes the bridge deck railings and other components resting on the piers and abutments The new bridge will include a six-foot-wide sidewalk along the south side (the side closest to the adjacent park) the road will be closed to vehicular traffic and a detour will be in place the bridge will be constructed in stages to allow for uninterrupted pedestrian traffic The intent is to minimize impacts on Lime Kiln Bridge Park Chessie Nature Trail and Woods Creek Trail Lime Kiln Road Public Hearing Display (shows project area and proposed detour route) In 2022 this segment of Lime Kiln Road had an average traffic count of 2,031 vehicles per day By the design year of 2048 the estimated daily traffic volume is 2,900 vehicles per day The total estimated cost of this project is $3,424,488 which includes $607,775 for preliminary engineering $409,560 for right of way acquisition and utility relocation This project improves safety by replacing a bridge at the end of its service life with a new structure capable of handling modern weight vehicles Lat/long: ' + markerLat.trim().substring(0,9) + ' Estimated start date: Summer 2026 (advertise for construction) Estimated completion date: To be determined Estimated cost of the project: $3.4 million Public Meeting Information and Online Survey (Comment period ended January 19 Section 4(f) De Minimis Public Notice (Comment deadline was October 31 Lime Kiln Road Public Hearing Display (Image shows bridge-replacement area and proposed detour route) Please note that this file is not ADA compliant Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 1946 to the late Harold and Rosemary (nee Sutter) Schlicksup and passed away peacefully on Friday Peg was the loving mother of Laura (Jerry) Morgan and Daniel (Jennifer) Slowinski; adored grandma of Zachary and Tyler Morgan Anna and Emily Slowinski; beloved sister of Betsy (Howard) Denenberg and Jean (Les) Lipinski; and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews Peg was a teacher in Crystal Lake for many years Peg was an exemplary educator who stood out among her peers and she worked tirelessly to meet the needs of every student every day She had a gift for making students feel special and had a talent for helping each and every individual reach their fullest potential In education today we often refer to the quote below as a reminder of the importance of the relationships that are built with students Peg’s face always lit up when students walked in letting them know how special and important they were and she left a lasting impression on their lives That gift of making people feel special flourished once she became a grandmother There was nothing better than reading book after book to her grandchildren Peg was a person that had a tremendous impact on the people in her life she was an incredible mother and grandmother and will be remembered for her kindness and compassion for all until the time of the prayer service at 12:00 p.m at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org  Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory – Crystal Lake Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors CA — The Sonora Police Department reports that a 30-year-old Columbia man was arrested following an incident involving a knife and a PVC pipe at Woods Creek Park Two men who were known acquaintances got into an argument about a past incident and Nicholas Goodwin allegedly took out a knife and attempted to stab the other man The PD reports that the victim fought off the knife attack but Goodwin then picked up a PVC pipe and struck him several times Goodwin was arrested without incident and booked into Tuolumne County Jail on a charge of attempted murder The victim was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries The PD reports that the incident remains under active investigation Written by BJ Hansen Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters by clicking here. 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Send Mother Lode News Story photos to news@clarkebroadcasting.com The Woods Creek Project encompasses 25 lode claims over 516 acres Integral Metals has announced the acquisition of the Woods Creek Project located within the Idaho Rare Earth Elements-Thorium Belt in south-western Montana This strategic move aims to bolster the company’s rare earth exploration efforts capitalising on the growing demand for rare earth elements (REEs) essential to modern technologies It is situated in a geologically significant trend known for its REE-rich carbonatite systems This belt stretches across Idaho and Montana hosting mineralised systems such as Sheep Creek REE mineralisation is linked to carbonatite dikes intruding complex zones of amphibolite-grade gneiss and schist This geological setting is considered highly prospective for REE discovery including the Sheep Creek area with more than 50 documented REE-bearing carbonatite dikes Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Integral Metals’ acquisition of the Woods Creek Project aligns with its strategy to explore underexplored yet geologically promising regions Integral Metals CEO Paul Sparkes said: “The acquisition of the Woods Creek Project aligns with our commitment to advancing exploration in high-potential critical mineral districts This project not only diversifies our portfolio but also strengthens our ability to address the global need for critical minerals.” The company intends to prioritise exploration activities such as geochemical sampling geophysical surveys and petrographic studies to enhance the geological model and identify drill targets Integral Metals remains dedicated to unlocking the value of the Woods Creek Project as part of its mission to progress critical mineral exploration across North America The company notes that the claims for the Woods Creek Project are currently awaiting adjudication by the Bureau of Land Management a routine process expected to confirm its exploration rights Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Sign In Register the residents of two of the wings of Wood Creek Manor were temporarily relocated with assistance from the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) transported many of the residents to Hearthside Assisted Living facility as a temporary gathering place until lodging could be arranged multiple search warrants were executed with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab being called upon to assist with scene investigation and processing The investigation determined the man and woman had a landlord-tenant relationship and had been involved in a dispute before the shooting The investigation also determined that the man (tenant) shot the woman (landlord) with a handgun before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide Marie Police and 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For shorter hikes, check our information on day hiking trails Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Road's End Permit Station Rae Lakes Loop: Begins at Road's End Can be accessed via Woods Creek (clockwise) or Bubb's Creek (counter clockwise) trailheads Southern leg of the Rae Lakes Loop (entry trail if doing the loop counter-clockwise) First allowed campsite - Sphinx Creek Junction (4 miles) Northern leg of the Rae Lakes Loop (entry trail if doing the loop clockwise) First allowed campsite - Paradise Valley (6.5 miles) Designated sites may be required in Paradise Valley-confirm with Road's End Permit Station steep climb; leave early in the day or late in the evening First allowed campsite - Lower Tent Meadow (4 miles) Lewis Creek Trail: Begins at the Lewis Creek Trailhead Trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass First allowed campsite - Frypan Meadow (5.5 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued from Kings Canyon Visitor Center (in Grant Grove) If you are entering the parks from the Jennie Lakes Wilderness you remain in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness without entering the parks Redwood Canyon Trail: **Currently closed due to damage from KNP fire.** Begins at the Redwood Saddle trailhead Two easy six-mile loops through the parks' largest giant sequoia groves First allowed campsite - Redwood Creek (1 mile) Pass Trail: Begins at Big Meadows or Rowell Meadow trailheads in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Moderate hike; the first two miles are the hardest First allowed campsite - Rowell Meadow (2.2 miles) Belle Canyon Trail: Begins at either Marvin Pass or Big Meadows in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Moderate hike; first two miles are the hardest Sugarloaf Trail: Begins at either Marvin Pass or Big Meadows trailheads in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Lodgepole Visitor Center Twin Lakes Trail: Begins at the Lodgepole Campground Access to Silliman Pass and Jennie Lake Wilderness First allowed campsite - Cahoon Meadow (3 miles) Heather and Aster Lakes are closed to overnight use First allowed campsite - Emerald Lake (5 miles) High Sierra Trail: Begins at Crescent Meadow There is no water available at the trailhead First allowed campsite - Panther Creek (3 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Wilderness Office near the Foothills Visitor Center Middle Fork Trail: Begins near Buckeye Flat Campgroud with a slight grade along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River First allowed campsite - Panther Creek (3.5 miles) Lady Bug Trail: Begins at the South Fork Campground Short and steep; trail ends at South Fork Grove (5.1 miles) First allowed campsite - Lady Bug Camp (1.7 miles) Garfield Grove Trail: Begins at the South Fork Campground Giant Sequoias at Garfield Grove and then climbs on to the Hockett Plateau First allowed campsite - Snowslide (4 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Mineral King Ranger Station Atwell-Hockett Trail: Begins at Atwell Mill Campground First allowed campsite - Clover Creek (6 miles) Paradise Ridge Trail: Begins at Atwell Mill Campground First allowed campsite - Paradise Ridge (3 miles) Tar Gap Trail: Begins at Cold Spring Campground First allowed campsite - Deer Creek (4 miles) Mosquito/Mineral Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road Trail terminates at the first Mosquito Lake; cross-country travel to upper lakes First allowed campsite - Mosquito Lake #2 (4 miles) Eagle Lake Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road First allowed campsite - Eagle Lake (3.4 miles) White Chief Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road First allowed campsite - White Chief Bowl (2.5 miles) Farewell Gap Trail: Begins at the Franklin Pass trailhead First allowed campsite - Franklin/Farewell Junction (4 miles) Franklin Pass Trail: Begins at the Franklin Pass trailhead Sawtooth Pass Trail: Begins at the Sawtooth Parking Lot Rough unmaintained trail beyond Monarch Lakes First allowed campsite - Lower Monarch Lake (4.2 miles) Timber Gap Trail: Begins at the Sawtooth Parking Lot Access to Black Rock Pass and Redwood Meadow trails First allowed campsite - Timber Gap (2.2 miles) Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Sequoia National Forest Long Meadow Trail: Begins at the Mountain Home trailhead Fish Creek Trail: Begins at the Jerkey Meadow trailhead Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Sierra National Forest Florence Lake Trail: Begins at Florence Lake A boat-taxi across the lake is available from the trailhead in the summer Tehipite Valley Trail: Begins at Wishon Reservoir Very strenuous climb into and out of Tehipite Wilderness permits for the following trails are issued by Inyo National Forest Permits issued from the White Mountain Ranger Station Permits issued from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center Access to John Muir Trail and Rae Lakes Loop Mt. Whitney: Begins at Whitney Portal. Permits are issued from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center and are required for both backpackers and day hikers. Very strenuous, especially to those not acclimated. Be wary of altitude sickness. First campsite - Outpost camp (5 miles). For more information please visit our Climbing Mt. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY (KATU) — The City of Portland says “a few thousand gallons” of sewage made its way into Tryon Creek on Friday night “City crews responded to reports of a sewage release from a maintenance hole near 2121 SW Multnomah Blvd,” the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services said in a statement Crews say the overflow has stopped and signs have been placed near the spill Officials advise people and pets to avoid contact with Tryon Creek downstream of Multnomah Blvd through 10 p.m on November 24 because of the risk of increased bacteria in the water The cause of the overflow remains under investigation contact the City’s hotline at any hour of the day at 503-823-1700 (LEX 18) — It's been a whirlwind of a week for one city in Rockcastle County after their water was shut off and then turned back on - only two days later LEX 18's Kayleigh Randle has been following the story within Livingston for the last week deep-diving into the truth behind the bills have been wondering where the money went and why the bills haven't been paid It just popped up 89,000 I said I got the records I said I've got it," explains Melissa Hahn former Livingston Mayor Dwain King's daughter "When I seen that bill pop up I said uh-huh I've got the records and I've been filing public records all along And then in March it wasn't even that high in March LEX 18 shared that Mayor Sandi Singleton made claims that when she first entered office in January 2023 the city's water debt was sitting at $89,000 "The 89,000 is in fact is the number they told us we owe And we had an incident that happened in June maybe of this year where during the past administration they had removed valves and put straight line water into that," describes Livingston Mayor Sandi Singleton We got a bill from them for 19,000 dollars that I guess they added to that According to statements provided by both Hahn and Mayor Singleton a statement from December 2022 for the January 2023 pay period showed $65,389.37 instead of $89,000 all bills to Woods Creek Water District were sent and paid according to documents provided by Mayor Sandi Singleton several statements and checks show that Singleton paid and sent checks to Woods Creek Water District throughout the year up until August she claims she did pay the September and October months as well the $65,000 had grown to $86,970.71 and finally $114,000 so $94,000 of that is a water bill and $19,000 of that is a service bill," explains Hahn "We had applied for a grant to pay them in August we contacted them and told them 'look we applied for a grant and looks like we're going to get it and be able to pay you off' and look like we'll have a better working relationship Let us know when you know more.' and that's the last we heard of them," Singleton says she has reached out to Woods Creek multiple times for answers but has not received any response Woods Creek had also made claims to Singleton that the city had not paid its August and September bills providing a check dated in August written out to Woods Creek "I don't blame Woods Creek for wanting their money and we did- the city did owe them money We did know there was a prior back bill when we did go into office We didn't know when it got gone but we kept paying monthly like we was suppose to," said Singleton Hahn says she has not received a water bill for this month and has not been able to pay her bill for this month She says the city needs an upgraded sewer system Hahn believes that these upgrades will fix the leaks across the city and reduce the ongoing debt problems Everybody's like 'what are you doing with that 114,000?' These leaks is what's killing this bill It's not like someones taking this money and just blowing it." Singleton says the city has sent the November check to Woods Creek Water District Woods Creek has not cashed the check to allow the city to pay the bill Singleton claims this has happened several times before and each time they call Woods Creek about it the city applied for a grant through the KIA (Kentucky Infrastructure Authority) to pay off the debt Singleton says the city was subpoenaed recently for an investigation into the water payments This is a statement sent to Mayor Singleton from the KIA: the city has not had an audit done since 2009 Hahn states the city does have an audit and she plans to present it at the next meeting Report a typo Marie police and fire departments were sent to Wood Creek Manor for a report of multiple gunshots fired responders said they learned that a man shot himself in one of the hallways of the apartment building responders located a man and a woman in the hallway both with gunshot wounds Residents of two of the wings of Wood Creek Manor were temporarily relocated with assistance from the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit The Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) took many of the residents to Hearthside Assisted Living facility as a temporary gathering place until lodging could be arranged with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab being called upon to assist with scene investigation and processing The investigation also determined that the man with a handgun before turning the gun on himself and committing suicide said two people were killed at the Wood Creek Manor Apartments responded to a shooting at the apartment complex which is located just south of the Lake Superior State University campus Wood Creek Manor serves residents 62 and older Marie City Police Chief Wes Bierling confirmed to 9&10 that there was no threat to public safety “We requested assistance from the Michigan State Police crime lab and they will be helping us investigate this incident,” Bierling said “We want to get to the bottom of what happened and what transpired and what led to this.” Bierling said the affected area of the apartment complex was a crime scene and some residents were temporarily relocated 9&10 will keep you updated as official information becomes available Redwood Renewal is a sweeping, multi-year effort to help protect the health of Muir Woods. The summer of 2023 was a particularly exciting time, as we repaired a century of damage to parts of Redwood Creek and recovered vital habitat for the endangered coho salmon that live here and installed trees and logs in creek to create fish habitat we completed part of this work in the upstream half of Muir Woods the natural movement of water will finish the job of transforming Redwood Creek from its current hardened state to a more complex and healthy stream ecosystem with lots of deep pools and cover for young coho salmon Decades of research have taught us that the biggest threat to the survival of Redwood Creek’s coho is a lack of good stream habitat for young fish some of the creek was lined with rock to stabilize its banks Large swaths of the forest understory were also cleared to provide people with better views of the biggest trees and fallen trees were removed if they fell in the creek we have gained a better understanding of how streams and forests work After turning the meandering stream into a straight channel we learned that riprap in fact makes the water flow faster fish – especially young salmon – need bends and logs with pile-ups of small branches in which to shelter and feed While we used to value the big trees above all else we are learning of the importance of balance in the ecosystem Removing the rock walls will benefit not only coho but also other plants and wildlife and even insects that depend upon a healthier stream and forest ecosystem Slowing down the creek’s flow and creating still pools may help increase groundwater levels in the creek and nearby forest This will be especially important during times of drought as our climate changes and volunteers will also help manage weeds and restore native plants Coho salmon Frequently Asked Questions National Park Service coho salmon monitoring in the San Francisco Bay Area and related 1-page handout Learn more about this project in our Frequently Asked Questions below: CA — Due to the President’s Day holiday the Sonora City Council will meet on Tuesday this week over 40 people urged the council to pass a resolution condemning an attack in Jamestown that has sparked concerns particularly from members and allies of the LGBTQ community councilmember Andy Merrill has requested that a resolution be placed on a future agenda for consideration City policy requires that a request (for a vote) must first be placed on the consent calendar it will be placed on a later agenda for full discussion the city will hear an update on a Snell Street Reconstruction Project and a proposal for realignment to better facilitate the installation of a new storm drain pipeline An update will also be provided on plans to construct a pickleball court at Woods Creek Rotary Park Tuesday’s meeting starts at 5 pm at City Hall Staff from different corners of the National Park Service and a dedicated crew of contractors from Hanford Applied Restoration and Conservation (Hanford) worked together on the project these months were spent immersed in the creek beneath the park’s iconic redwoods Read on for a look into the restoration zone from those who worked on-site Carolyn Shoulders has managed the Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project since the outset rock removal—and solving the inevitable challenges that arise day to day when implementing even the most meticulously engineered plans Annie Berlinghieri is a hydrologic technician with Golden Gate National Recreation Area Part of her job is to collect and manage data about Redwood Creek before and after restoration to aid in project planning and evaluation she also served as the Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project’s lead biomonitor The biomonitors on site held the role of protecting the creek and its surrounding life fishes—who found themselves in the restoration zones Hanford Foreman Frank Perez worked on both phases of the Salmon Habitat Enhancement Project His role involved coordinating closely with the National Park Service while leading his skilled crew of laborers The crew often managed several irons in the fire at a time One excavator operator could be moving a fallen tree into the right position to create cover for future juvenile coho hiding away in a pool another could be slowly and gently pulling out giant boulders that were built into the creek banks in the 1930s Removing these confining rock structures will give the creek room to meander and create slow-moving pools that juvenile salmon need to survive as they grow up in the creek Jeffrey Perez worked just beneath Foreman Frank Perez We learned then that because the riprap was considered a historic resource but because it had not been through its formal processes yet we wouldn’t be able to do anything out there for a long time We came back to the project in 2015 after those initial processes had been done with the riprap “[Then] we were on the ground in 4 years for Phase 1 because [Redwood Creek] had been locked into one form for decades “It’s very intensive work on the [creek] channel Your schedule is so constrained and it’s a lot to take large excavators up into Muir Woods “I felt a huge sense of responsibility along the way and also because it does matter how you leave things and this is our one shot We’re never going up there with equipment ever again.” “The way I got here to Hanford doing ecological restoration was actually through my dad I never really saw myself doing this kind of work but after being exposed it almost became a passion “I’m in love with everything that the company does…We’ve done other sites at Point Reyes but I would say Muir Woods out of all the jobs I’ve done is the most beautiful.” “My father first started with this company when he was 16 Hearing stories of him coming home every day saying that he changed rivers or there were rivers where no water was flowing was something that inspired me to get into this kind of work they’ll build hospitals — the moment the construction company is finished with that project that’s the best it’s ever going to look because every day after that “When we’re finished doing this project here that’s the very first day it’ll ever look that good because every day after that mother nature takes over and it becomes better and better throughout the years I think my favorite part out of all this is coming back and noticing — not noticing — that we did the work in the creek Nobody would ever imagine bringing equipment in these creeks.” and we worked long days on our feet with our brains engaged all the time It seemed like there was always a new challenge to solve I had a range of duties including monitoring for and relocating salamanders and other animals measuring water quality to ensure the construction activities had no negative impacts downstream collecting survey data to support achieving design goals and responding to unforeseen issues relating to the protection of the park’s natural resources.” “I’ve got guys here where it’s their first time doing creek work like this They wouldn't have imagined in their lifetime that we’d be here building habitat for species that they didn’t even know that live here They’re excited…It’s like putting your signature on this Earth that we’re doing something good for something more than us.” “Working with project managers and construction crews and knowing that everything is changing every day you can prep for one thing but tomorrow it’ll be completely different so you have to adapt to that super quick…In Phase 1 we had trail closures that were way more impactful so we had tables out there so we could provide people with directions but also to ease the conflict which had been manipulated through time for other purposes and as we worked there we kept finding new layers of other rock and features and contaminated soil we didn't expect We had to turn around and backtrack and protect a bank we didn't plant to protect because the soils were so artificial “[At upstream work zones] you’re just reliant on whatever wood is lying around It’s not a high enough density of wood for what we want to do…We’ll see how it develops over time.” “My favorite part of the construction phase was the many close interactions I had with the critters of the forest especially the charismatic and elusive California giant salamander I was surprised by the impressive number of critters we encountered during construction that we don't notice on a normal workday or a casual walk through the forest—they're so good at hiding and blending in.” “This group that we have here is almost like a family now because we all know each other really well That’s one of the best things…all of us coming together as a community contributing to this project we all contribute in our own way to be able to complete this whole project.” “The best thing about it from an interpretive viewpoint is being able to show people what conservation looks like And it might not be something they’re expecting at all because you have excavators and you have all these people in the creek—people wearing hard hats It’s been really fun to break down the history and what’s happening today and what we’re hoping to happen in the future It’s really cool to see that learning curve happen in real time.” “My job is basically to do all the surveying to get all the elevations for the meandering creek we’re doing here.” doing the labor part but also doing the survey I like operating [heavy machinery] as well but [on the ground] you get to communicate with the clients people become more curious about what we’re doing That’s one of the best things about doing this job being able to communicate with a lot of people but also being able to educate the public on something they might not know yet.” “Between interp [rangers] and the Visitor Center everybody participated in still making Muir Woods a good visitor experience despite all the noise and the construction…What interp was doing was helping visitors see that we’re actually managing an ecosystem and not just a grove of trees “I admire [the Hanford crew’s] skills so much The ability to work with your hands and your body is an underrated skill “To have an excavator operator who has so much finesse and always has a new trick up his sleeve to do something difficult “The first time I ever worked with Carolyn in 2019 this person is a whole different type of person than I’ve ever met because they’re super focused on the project they’re really relying on me for this project that plays into a bigger picture.’ Seeing her determination and focus really introduced me to the amount of care that the [National] Park Service puts into the work I like that if they have time they’ll tell you what they’re doing it’s almost like his backyard when he’s pulling that bay tree and there are people taking pictures Sometimes it looks pretty sketchy when he’s only on the tips of his tracks but he knows that machine like it’s his body “It’s exciting for us to have people see this kind of work and appreciate what we’re doing I’ve had a lot of people say ‘Thank you for the hard work.’ That’s a good feeling A lot of people contributed a lot of work and skills to it We’ve changed the trajectory at this point “It was on a daily basis really demanding and exhausting but it was also interesting and kind of thrilling and it was worth it.” “A deeper appreciation for redwood forest ecosystems Being in the woods and the creek day after day I experienced the woods and the wildlife in a different and deeper way I'm very grateful to be working with an amazing team of people who are passionate and thoughtful about taking good care of the forest and the creek and their inhabitants.” “It’s important for the youth to start learning about this because later on we’re going to need more workers in this type of field…I’m active in school right now for the work I do—environmental studies Hopefully in the future there are more people wanting to do this type of work because it is important.” the ripping of roots and the trademark exchanges of teamwork filled the forest glen running alongside Woods Creek Washington and Lee University’s director of sustainability the women’s soccer team partnered with members of the Friends of Woods Creek and the Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners to remove invasive species disrupting the well-being of the creek and surrounding woodlands The invasive species in focus: English ivy and bush honeysuckle the women’s soccer team worked to pull the ivy roots off the native trees; the roots were so thick they had embedded themselves into the trees’ trunks “This was not ‘Wear your soft little gloves and pull things out of the ground,’” said Stewart ‘Take a saw; saw this giant ivy trunk here; saw here; hack away.’ It was really hard work The women from the soccer team – they’re athletes – are really strong and they were able to do a ton of work in a very short period of time.” this physical work counted as an activity under the Generals Earth Action Leadership program where student-athletes volunteer for environmental stewardship opportunities But the project was also part of a larger effort extending to the Lexington and Rockbridge County communities the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality designated Woods Creek as an impaired stream for E signaling the poor condition of the creek and the need to address its problems The Lexington Planning Commission established the Healthy Green Neighborhood initiative recent years with the goal of connecting various Lexington organizations — such as the city of Lexington Friends of Woods Creek and Boxerwood Nature Center & Woodland Garden — to projects that would better the environmental and human health of the community Stewart serves as a representative for W&L on the Health Green Neighborhood initiative “[Woods Creek] runs through property that’s owned by the city and it is a flowing body of water,” Stewart said There has to be coherent strategy among everybody who cares about it we also have this incredibly engaged community of people who love the creek and use the trail all the time and have very strong feelings about protecting these resources The work on the creek is just one example of the kinds of projects that this group will hope to support and facilitate.” Eradicating invasive species is one of the ways of tackling the problem of erosion and water quality at Woods Creek Their removal allows space for native plants to grow which diversify the ecosystem and prevent the ruin of creek banks “Invasives are spread by birds and underground rooting over large areas,” said Sandra Stuart co-chair of the Rockbridge Conservation’s Watershed Committee and head of the Friends of Woods Creek “They tend to bloom early before the native plants and take over the soil nourishment do not filter out the detrimental elements and do not slow down rainwater going into the stream causing erosion and sediment damage of the streambanks.” When looking for an earth action opportunity the women’s soccer team wanted a project that helped the university community and beyond “We chose this event because we wanted to actively make a close impact on the W&L community,” said Sarah Lathrop ’25 we wanted to help with something that will benefit the general W&L and Lexington environment Volunteering on the Woods Creek Trail was the perfect opportunity to bring our team together to make a positive impact on our surrounding environment.” “We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the environment that surrounds us,” said Ann Riley Huber ’25 it’s hard to take time to appreciate the world around you Serving our community and our environment through the Woods Creek volunteer cleanup allowed us to take a step back and truly soak in our beautiful surroundings.” having students play an active role with the Healthy Green Neighborhood initiative allowed them to see themselves as part of the Lexington community — not just passersby — and allowed for all individuals to break down the barriers that can separate college students from Lexington residents “It was wonderful to see the members of the soccer team working with the master gardeners and Friends of Woods Creek volunteers doing good work and having fun doing it,” she added “It’s a great reminder that although we may be part of one student group one volunteer organization or one institution Sign in Join now, it's FREE! multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting at Wood Creek Manor apartments complex is located just south of the Lake Superior State University campus Marie City Police Chief Wes Bierling said that two people have died Bierling also states that there is no threat to the public and no schools went on lockdown The impacted area of the apartment complex is a crime scene therefore residents are being temporarily relocated SooLeader will continue to update this story as official information is released Mexico – Ken Jowdy looks out from the sales center at the Legacy Club the invitation-only private resort community ensconced in the laidback luxury of Diamante Cabo San Lucas and begins making the sales pitch that has sold its share of multi-million-dollar lots and has prospective members clamoring for a pen to agree to six-figure initiation fees already “If you can picture landscaping trees and palm trees and home sites on top and home sites on the right 1.] I promised Tiger I’d have his done next year so I’ve got to get on my horse,” Jowdy says with a smile Legacy Club will be the final course Jowdy builds here and as he noted “We’ve got plenty of golf for everybody.” The idea behind the Legacy Club was to build something special with the number of members capped at 250 “It's been said we’re building a little city and this is going to be the country club inside the city,” Jowdy said An exclusive Shangri-La in the desert with five lakes waterfalls behind greens and lush vegetation sounds a lot like Shadow Creek the famed Tom Fazio layout not far from the Vegas Strip especially with his fondness for the place It's one of my favorite places in the world “But I wouldn't be arrogant enough to say that it would be like that I don't think anything's going to match that But with the water features and how the course flows here we’ll have something unique and special too.” Why bring back Tiger for the latest course It’s really quite simple as Jowdy explained so whatever we were going to do on the property he was going to do I want to work with people I want to work with The Legacy Club will sit in striking contrast with the existing gently-sloped desert terrain at the Dunes and El Cardonal The Legacy course takes golfers from the open arid landscape of southern Baja into a secluded environment of lush vegetation what Jowdy described as “an oasis in the desert.” To do so Tiger’s design team — Scott Benson of Beau Welling Design has been taking the lead and Tiger's childhood pal Bryon Bell had just visited a week ago — is moving more than three million cubic feet of dirt one truckload at a time As many as 30 dump trucks have been lined up to transport the dirt away or to be used elsewhere in creating mounding and pads for home sites creating an intimate environment protected from wind while higher elevations will open to panoramic views of the nearby Pacific Ocean Much like Tiger’s previous design at El Cardonal players at the Legacy Club will be presented with options to navigate routes from tee to green while playing alongside and over water on 13 holes It will also feature the now-mandatory comfort stations but a throwback to the old halfway houses at a place called Mr That was never the purpose of comfort stations We think it’s time to reinvent the concept again,” said Mike Abbott the vice president of operations of the Legacy Properties and for whom Mr It's a fitting tribute as Abbott is considered the Godfather of the comfort stations who spent much of his career with Discovery Land and has worked with Tiger Woods before at Bluejack National also brought in former PGA Tour pro Brian Watts to oversee the Legacy Club Grassing the course is expected to commence in the next 60 days The range will be grassed first and used as a nursery Pipes for drainage have been laid and the irrigation is well under way Jowdy envisions Legacy Club transitioning to the future home of the World Wide Technology Championship the annual Tour stop in Cabo – 2026 may be too ambitious but by 2027 expect it to be the new star of the show Does he envision Tiger competing in a tournament on the course that be built someday You just don’t know how many bullets he has left in him,” Jowdy said To rub shoulders with Woods at Jowdy’s Shadow Creek in the Cabo desert the initiation fee has climbed to $300,000 with annual dues of $60,000 Jowdy said he expects Tiger will be a fixture at the Legacy Club He usually attends the member-guest at Diamante something he won’t be able to do his year due to a scheduling snafu: it’s being held the same weekend as the Hero World Challenge the unofficial 20-man field Tour event that Tiger hosts in the Bahamas GREAT FALLS — Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest said on Tuesday morning that the Woods Creek Fire (Inciweb) has now burned an estimated 3,700 acres The lightning-sparked fire was discovered on Saturday July 10 near Boulder Lakes in the Big Belt Mountains The fire is currently moving east southeast A Type III Incident Management team took command on Tuesday morning; there are 30 personnel assigned to the fire Meagher County and White Sulphur Springs Volunteer fire department crews and local IA crews working on the fire will continue prepping structures Pre-evacuations remain in effect for the Camas Creek Road northwest of White Sulphur Springs evacuations were issued for the following Forest Service recreation sites: Thompson Guard Station We are working with both counties to assess and support evacuation warnings and orders Fire managers anticipate the fire will make a push on Tuesday to the south and threaten Duck Creek Road there are no reports of injuries or damaged structures Wildfire Watch: Share Your Photos and Videos GREAT FALLS — Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest said on Monday morning that the Woods Creek Fire (Inciweb) made a sustained crown run to the east in heavy subalpine fir fuels on Sunday afternoon A Sunday night IR flight estimated the fire to be 2,706 acres as of 9:55 pm A type III team is scheduled to arrive on Monday We will update you as we get more information — The Woods Creek Fire near in the Big Belt Mountains The following was posted after an infrared flight over the Woods Creek Fire which is near the Boulder Lakes in the Big Belt Mountains Perimeter growth along with intense heat was mapped in the fire’s southeastern and northeastern corners One disconnected polygon of intense heat was mapped east of the main fire and southeast of Gipsy Lake This heat polygon is on both sides of FS trail 150 Intense heat was also mapped north of Camas Ridge on the steep north facing slopes of the Atlanta Creek drainage Large pockets of scattered heat remain throughout the fire area The Woods Creek Fire was discovered on Saturday The Southern Area Red Team (a type 1 incident management team) took over management of the fire on July 31 Firefighters are striving to protect homes and private lands Other important resources of concern include rangelands and important Yellowstone cutthroat trout habitat in Camas Creek the fire made a significant run to the west late on July 30 but was stopped short of homes and other structures in the Confederate Gulch area Firefighters have taken advantage of helicopters and air tankers assigned to the incident including water drops on spot fires and retardant drops on critical resources in front of advancing fire Local ranchers have contributed greatly to the suppression efforts using their own heavy equipment in coordination with firefighters assigned to the fire — The Woods Creek Fire burning16 miles northeast of Townsend has burned 15,252 acres Amazing pictures shared by Jenny Nose Davison show the fire from the air Her brother took them from a chinook helicopter flying out of Helena Governor Greg Gianforte has called out National Guard crews to help fight fires in Montana Jenny's post on social media says they are working tirelessly the Woods Creek Fire had rolled over a cliff They are protecting values along Confederate Gulch and Duck Creek and is believed to have started via lightning Washington and Lee University students who haven’t spent time on campus this summer will return in the fall to find that Woods Creek Apartments have undergone an extreme makeover includes exterior improvements and continues the interior remodel that began in summer 2016 which are made up of three separate buildings were constructed in the 1970s to house students of the new W&L School of Law They were designed by architect Fred Cox of Marcellus Wright Cox Architects in Richmond using the Brutalist style which was popular from the 1950s through the 1970s and was descended from the modernist movement which will house 178 students during the 2018-19 school year have not seen much in the way of updates since they were built the interior of Woods Creek Central was remodeled the East building is getting an interior remodel and all three buildings are being renovated on the exterior The project will finish up next summer with an interior remodel of the West building and the addition of outdoor gathering places behind the apartments Those moving into Central and East this fall will enjoy new granite countertops They also will find fresh interior paint and flooring including full-size beds (Woods Creek West also will get the new Most exciting is the addition of a stackable washer-and-dryer unit in every apartment in Central and East replacing the basement laundry rooms of yore Those old laundry rooms are being remodeled for use as common areas for gathering or studying The exterior overhaul has involved removing the old wood panels from the sides of the concrete buildings and replacing them with new cement board panels Fresh paint in hues of cream and mocha will complete the face-lift each building will be outfitted with a fresh air unit that will bring in air from outside then condition it and distribute it throughout the apartments the apartments were caged in scaffolding and crawling with some 80 construction workers each day the buildings will be ready to welcome students for a new academic year One of those residents will be Reggie Zhao ’21 who has been interning with the University Facilities office this summer Zhao has kept a close eye on the progress in what will soon be her new home “It’s nice to see everything coming together you’re never far from the natural beauty of Lower Huron Metropark Here you’ll find 1,256 acres of mature woodlands grassy meadows and easy access to the Huron River Run or inline skate along a paved hike-bike trail Shoreline fish or canoe along the river and observe waterfowl and other wildlife on the water drift along a lazy river or get soaked under the 300-gallon dumping bucket at the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center HOW ACCESSIBLE ARE YOUR METROPARKS? We want your input on what accessible features are most important to you. Click here to learn more and take the survey. relatively flat Hike-Bike trail at Lower Huron Metropark is also part of Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail The steepest hill is located near the South Fishing Site Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks (30 mile round trip) and continues through Flat Rock to Lake Erie Metropark but must be on a 6-foot leash at all times The North Fishing Site has an accessible observation platform and fishing area featuring low railings benches and other accessible amenities along the Huron River Accessible kayak trail and can parking spaces are located near the launch site A gentle aggregate path connects the parking area to the side of the pea stone launch area There are five accessible picnic tables and two swivel grills in the area We’re completed work on updating picnic shelters with new accessible picnic tables and grills concrete grill pads were added and picnic tables were secured in arrangements that allow for unobstructed movement around them The exception to these updates are Hawthorn Glade South The South Fishing Site has an accessible observation platform and fishing area featuring low railings Adjacent to the fishing site is the Hike-Bike Trail and trailhead featuring a bicycle repair station that can double as wheelchair repair station This is the largest water facility within the Metroparks 300-gallon dumping bucket and zero-depth entry pool A portable lift is available to enter the pool Large shade umbrellas provide shaded seating areas men’s and women’s changing rooms are available within the facility Interior and exterior lockers and showers are also available Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer hundreds of events and program all year long These trailhead kiosks are set in concrete pads enabling greater access to park and trail information The associated bicycle repair stations can double as wheelchair repair stations Click here to check closures and conditions of this facility. located in the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Walk-up window is available to food service for those outside of Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Play your next pick-up game at Lower Huron Metropark a tennis court and a sand volleyball court are all here waiting for you Put some air in those tires and come ride our 4.1-mile Hike-Bike Trail that meanders by scenic views of the Huron River lush woodlands and plenty of wildlife along the way The trail is relatively flat with a few moderate hills and continues into Willow Metropark at the southern end of the park at Waltz Road continue south through Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks the City of Flat Rock and all the way to Lake Erie Metropark on a 23.75-mile trail—that’s up to 47.5 miles there and back These trail segments are part of Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail **Walnut Grove Campground will be closed until late in 2025 We are excited to begin work on a grant project funded in part by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Improvements will include new camping sites water and electric hookups as well as other landscaping improvements.** a week or even longer at the Lower Huron Metropark Walnut Grove Campground Twenty-seven rustic campsites are located near the Huron River and can be reserved early May through mid-October Camping at Walnut Grove brings you closer to everything you love about the Metroparks biking trails and the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Click here to review Walnut Grove Campground Rules.  Click here to make your reservation online. Cancellations will result in a one-night ($25) fee forfeiture per site. For more questions, please contact the Willow Metropark office at (734) 697-9181 Canoe Camp is available for paddlers on the Huron River Water Trail (river mile 25.4) at Walnut Grove Campground For more reservations, please contact the Willow Metropark Office at (734) 697-9181 Bring your scout group or youth organization to camp along the Huron River and under the stars at Lower Huron Metropark Overnight and day camping is available for organized youth groups You may bring in your own firewood or purchase firewood from the Lower Huron Metropark Office For more reservations, please contact the Lower Huron Metropark office at  (734) 697-9181 Load up your canoe or kayak and paddle along the scenic Huron River at Lower Huron Metropark The Huron River was recently designated as the 18th trail of the National Water Trail System joining a network of exemplary water trails from Puget Sound to the Hudson River River access within Lower Huron Metropark can be found at the North Fishing Site and at the East Bend Picnic Area / Group Camp Downstream access points include the Willow Metropark Big Bend picnic area and the Oakwoods Metropark Cedar Knoll picnic area If you plan to paddle further downstream, please note that the portage of the Flat Rock dam requires coordination with Flat Rock Metal, Inc. to unlock the gates. Please call or text ahead (313)268-3993 For overnight canoers, camp sites are available along the Huron River at the Walnut Grove Campground. To reserve, please call the Willow Metropark Office at (734) 697-9181 Want to paddle but don’t have your own canoe or kayak Motor City Canoe & Kayak Rental is here to help Willow or Oakwoods Metropark and see where the river takes you Rentals available daily from May through August Click here to learn more or to make a reservation, visit their website. Carve out some time to cut your own cross-country ski trail along the flat terrain of Lower Huron Metropark Enjoy picturesque views of the Huron River and snow-covered woodlands with a chance to glimpse a red fox or a white-tailed deer Freestyle cross-country skiing is available throughout most of Lower Huron Metropark Groomed trails are located at nearby Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks Cast your line along the shore of the Huron River and try your luck for largemouth and smallmouth bass Fishing decks are also located at the North and South Fishing Sites A valid Michigan Fishing License or Sportsperson’s License is required for all anglers age 17 and up Click here to view the Eat Safe Fish Guides from MDHHS. The 4.1-mile paved Hike-Bike Trail also provides additional hiking options and can be hiked all the way to Lake Erie Metropark – a full 23.75 miles one way A variety of different length trips can be made between the parks Know before you go: Occasionally woodland trails may be blocked with debris such as fallen tree limbs Nature trails are not cleared or salted in the winter and may be snow-covered bicycles and running are not permitted on the nature trails Get deep into nature as you hike through Lower Huron Metropark’s three rustic hiking trails river views and abundant wildlife are just some of the sights you’ll see along the trails Rustic trails are not cleared or salted in the winter and may be snow-covered Lower Huron Metropark provides the perfect setting for your next picnic Picnic with friends or family amidst rolling hills birthdays and any other way your family gets together – make your event more eventful with the Metroparks We have picnic shelters available at Lower Huron Metropark for all your event and gathering needs They come in a wide range of sizes and locations within the parks Some are conveniently located near park amenities like trail playgrounds and sports fields to add even more fun to your event – while others are more secluded for a more intimate event Our locations allow you to bring your own food or catering Save some money – we’re offering weekday rentals at half price Prices are already reflected online in our online booking tool Click here to explore and reserve picnic shelters.   Swings and slides may be found throughout Lower Huron Metropark one near the Ellwood picnic area and the newest and largest is located close to the Woods Creek picnic area This space-themed accessible playground will have kids (and adults) ready to blast off The playground is broken out into various zones (Earth Children ages 2-5 will experience the planet Mars with a unique composite play structure with various climbers Children ages 5-12  will enjoy a  galaxy area featuring an accessible space station themed ramped composite play structure Ramps lead to a small accessible rocking spaceship and to a larger rocket ship with taller slides and climbers Surrounding this area is a four person rocker The double swoosh slide outlets on to the moon Belt swings and a multi-person group swing are also located in this galaxy space A large domed cable structure with various integrated climbers sits on planet earth Planet Venus is home to an enormous cabled climbing structure Climbing to the top of this structure allows access to a unique viewing area and a 17-foot tall slide and shade structures surround the playground The ultimate relief from the summer sun is right here at the Lower Huron Metropark Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Our massive water facility features two waterslides Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult Must be at least 48″ or taller to ride the large waterslides Movies in the Park to meeting the Dairy cows – Explore the calendar to find and register for upcoming events and programs           By Jessica Weinberg McClosky This article was originally published in the “In Brief” section of Park Science magazine, Volume 36, Number 1, Summer 2022 (June 22, 2022) The tissue samples hold genetic information that will help Reichmuth determine the origin of the hatchery fish It will also tell where they were released and reveal whether wild fish strayed into Redwood Creek Since Chinook can return to spawn at three to five years of age the scale samples will help Reichmuth pin down whether a particular age group was more prevalent in the creek California Department of Fish and Wildlife will use the recovered tags to help evaluate hatchery performance almost a full month later than it once did It’s possible that another precipitation whiplash event will fill Redwood Creek in the fall the Chinook are much more likely to find the creek dry As we wait for a clearer picture to emerge about the kings’ appearance in Redwood Creek this event invites us to imagine what else climate change and global weirding might throw our way year-round team is most valuable for staying on top of such events A seasonal fish crew may not have been able to monitor more fish for a solid month longer than normal The long-term nature of the salmonid monitoring program The young Chinook that hatched in Redwood Creek this year will need three to five years to mature in the ocean We will have to wait for the results of the Muir Woods spawner surveys in 2024–2026 to find out if any of them will beat the odds and make it back and Point Reyes is a program of the National Park Service’s San Francisco Bay Area Inventory & Monitoring Network The program is generously supported by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife MASKED Singer fans are convinced Wolf is a legendary Scottish pop star after a cryptic clue The hit show returned to screens yesterday with new judge Maya Jama ITV's secret singing battle - fronted by Joel Dommett - has already unmasked two huge stars with GMB anchor Kate Garraway revealed as Spag Bol and Bake Off judge Prue Leith behind the Pegasus veil And eagle-eyed viewers reckon they've figured out Wolf's identity after the performer belted out David Bowie's Let's Dance teased viewers with a trail of cryptic clues He said: "You wanna know more about little old me if the three little pigs had listened to my advice no huffing or puffing would've blown those houses down I've held dominion over everything I see The judging panel tried to guess who was behind the disguise and suggested David Tennant speculating that Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow had swapped the studio for the Masked Singer stage One guessed: "Wolf is 100,000 per cent Marti Pellow so many of his vocal notes in that performance.” A third chimed in: “I’ve been a fan of Marti since I was 13 and would recognise that voice anywhere.” It comes after Marti joined forces with telly fave Lorraine Kelly to record a new version of Wet Wet Wet's Love Is All Around with the Change and Check Choir Meanwhile Masked Singer fans are also convinced that Teeth is a cheeky chappy footballer and I’m A Celeb star Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ The Meagher County Sheriff's Office issued new evacuation orders Thursday for the Woods Creek Fire (Inciweb) which is burning about 16 miles northeast of Townsend between Canyon Ferry Lake and White Sulphur Springs in the Big Belt Mountains Evacuations were ordered for people between Gypsy Creek and Big Birch Creek on the fire's eastern edge Birch Creek Road is now closed at mile marker seven The Woods Creek Fire has burned more than 20,000 acres as of Thursday afternoon A mandatory evacuation order issued by the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office covering everything east of Highway 284 between Gravely Lane on the north and Dry Gulch Road on the south remains in place Firefighters continue constructing and securing firelines installing hose lays in the Duck Creek and Baldy Creek areas Sprinklers are in place at Confederate Gulch where additional hose lays and structure prep have been the focus Heat remains near the Thompson Guard Station and mine in that area Firefighters are engaging the fire directly where it is safe to do so Fire will likely be active along the eastern edge in the Atlantic Creek Confederate Gulch and Duck Creek remain focus areas for structure protection and line construction Night crews will monitor and control fire spread in coordination with the local fire departments GREAT FALLS — The Southern Area Red Incident Management Team provided the following update on Monday for several large fires that are burning south/southeast of Great Falls The Harris Mountain Fire continues burning about ten miles south of the town of Cascade. Click here for more details For more information about wildfires in Montana, visit Inciweb GREAT FALLS — Here are updates on several large fires that are burning south of Great Falls and east of Helena Balsinger and Ellis fires (Divide Complex) More information about these and other wildfires is available on Inciweb SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) rescued four people and a dog after they were trapped in Al Borlin Park Tuesday afternoon. SRFR was dispatched at 12:38 p.m. after receiving reports of people and a dog trapped in Al Borlin Park after the Skykomish River and Woods Creek swelled from heavy rains and snowmelt. The water surrounded the people and dog. Several swift water rescue swimmers on kayaks went to rescue those trapped. Within 30 minutes they were on higher ground warming up and checked out by EMTs. ExpandThe Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills is photographed. Woods Creek Tavern in Lake in the Hills will be closing its doors on Aug. 31, exactly six years to the day it first opened, after the tavern’s owner sold the property to a new owner. “Another company came in and made us a number that made financial sense for us to sell the building,” tavern owner Dave Abraham said. The new owner will be a franchise owner for Culver’s, according to village records. The new owner will go before the Village Board on Thursday for final approval of modifications that would allow them to construct a drive-thru. The tavern at 251 Randall Road first opened on Aug. 31, 2015. Abraham called the irony of the restaurant’s closing day “bittersweet” but was optimistic the building’s new owners will be good for the Lake in the Hills community. “The guys that are buying it seem similar to us,” Abraham said. “When we met with them, it seemed like they’ll continue the Woods Street Tavern ways.” Abraham said they are planning to open a new Woods Street Tavern in Lake in the Hills within the next year, but was not sure where or when. Tim Jackson, a McHenry County resident who frequently visits the tavern, was disappointed to hear the tavern was closing. “It was really nice to have a good local tavern with a great beer selection and excellent food. We don’t have nearly enough places like this in our area,” Jackson said. Jackson said he frequently got carryout there during the pandemic shutdown of in-person dining. Abraham said he is thankful for the community’s support over the last six years, especially during the pandemic. “I’m starting to get text messages from people. We want to thank everyone for supporting us over the past six years and for sure over the last year and half,” he said. While the pandemic shutdown was difficult, he said, the tavern has recovered nicely since last winter and the decision to sell the building was made because he received a good offer and not so much because of financial strains on the business. “I can’t tell you how many customers have come in and thanked us for being open and how many employees appreciate us being open,” he said. Abraham called it “a tough pill to swallow” having to let his employees know the restaurant would soon be closing. “I still have some employees that have been there the entire time,” he said. “We let our employees know; I didn’t want to blind side them.” Attempts to reach Culver’s and the new owners of the property were not successful. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network CA – Sonora will soon be getting some assistance in combating its housing shortage The plan is to break ground on seven new 1,700 to 1,900 sq cottage-style homes in late spring now that the city’s Community Development Department issued construction permits this week President Eric Lemke tells Clarke Broadcasting that the houses will be built on the remaining lots in The Bungalows at Woods Creek Landing subdivision along Cottage Court “We will be building the wood homes on 1/4 to 1/3 acre lots All have three bedrooms and two-car garages but there is the option for either 2 or 2 and a half bathrooms,” details Lemke The firm is currently building homes at the La Cobre Mina subdivision in Copperopolis, click here for house drafts The homes are more “estate style,” according to Lemke with brick and wood exteriors and on bigger lots “We are still collecting all the cost for the Sonora project so no price range is available just yet,” informed Lemke He teased that they have future projects planned in the county “The Sonora homes are our smallest project in the area and construction should be completed late this year.” Written by Tracey Petersen For local news delivered to your email daily, sign up myMotherLode’s FREE Daily Newsletter here.