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Today they even make Vinyl Siding in various dimensions and colors that looks like wood shakes, round shingles, and stone.

Part of the design dilemma is that vinyl expands and contracts a good deal with changes in temperature. A standard 12-ft. length can be 1/2 to 5/8 in. shorter on a very cold day as compared to a very hot day. For this reason, vinyl must be cut short and nailed loose. In fact, you should be able to slide every full length side to side at least 1/2 in. after it’s installed. The trim pieces made to conceal the ends accommodate these variations quite well.

Make sure you have a good surface to install your vinyl siding to. If you are going over old ood siding e reco end the installation of a insulated foa oard first. his ill help even out the wall surface while also adding some R value to the wall. IF you are removing old vinyl, wood or aluminum here are some things to consider.

1. This is most likely the last time you will have open access to the exterior wall and this is a GREAT TIME to hide cables wires etc…

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5. Replace rotted wood NOW it will make the rest of the job go smoother 6. If you do not have a vapor barrier now is the time to install one…

PREPPING THE WALL FOR VINYL SIDING INSTALLATION An often rushed through step that can come back to bite you years later. Make sure you have a good surface to install your vinyl siding to. If you are going over old wood siding we HIGHLY recommend the installation of a foil acked insulated foa oard first. his ill help e en out the all surface hile also adding so e alue to the all. get the foil acked kind and install to ard the inside all of our ho e if colder cli ate to reflect heat back to you in the winter. In southern states with a mild winter you may want to install the foil facing outwards.

IF you are removing old vinyl, wood or aluminum here are some things to consider.

This is most likely the last time you will have open access to the exterior wall and this is a GREAT TIME to hide cables wires etc… f ou ant to route an ne electrical for fi tures etc sa e our electrician the headache and do it now. o ou ha e an older ho e ith non insulated alls t is easier to fill the no some holes for blown in insulation or foam spraying than later.

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Happening Around Town

Summer may seem scorching hot, but Charleston has plenty going on to help you keep our cool terrific selection of restaurants gi es ou a choice of dining inside here the is orking o erti e or en o ing our eal al fresco hich is as uch fun as it sounds eing out in the sunshine also eans ou can treat ourself to a lunchti e ro n ag oncert at a is ark stroll along the rt alk or ring the fa il to en o the o nto n treetfest lock part ith li e usic food and drinks kid’s acti ities pop up shops and ore peaking of parties the i e on the e ee concerts continue to ring friends and fa ilies to the ri er ank for usic food dancing and si pl ha ing a great ti e hanging out on a rida e ening. t’s a onderful e ent ade e en etter ith the sun setting in the est and the ree e fro the ana ha i er. f ou prefer indoors there is plent to do hile ou sta chill . est irginia is fa ous for our eautiful hand ade uilts. his su er there are i pressi e displa s of that art for in harleston. he ulture enter at the tate apitol al a s has the annual uilt and all anging hi ition during su er onths. ut the ana ha ount u lic i rar also has he uilts of our i es e hi ition all su er as ell.

f ou like to e entertained there are three eekends of harleston ight pera uild’s eaut the east eing perfor ed at the la enter. annual e ent for the usiness o en in the ana ha alle is irls ight ut or as it has co e to e called. er 1 000 co unit leaders sponsors and olunteers co e together for an e ening of dinner and dancing hile supporting the as the raise one for do estic iolence icti s and their children. t’s gla our for a cause f that sort of thing isn’t thing ho a out u ing a ag of fresh green eans and ring the to apitol arket’s tringin’ eans for anna eal n o the ca araderie of friends sitting around a ushel asket stringing eans to donate to the area’s soup kitchen. anna eal is a co unit outreach pro ect of t. ohn’s piscopal hurch that feeds ore than 00 people t ice a da . here are al a s opportunities to help others in our to n. lthough it see s school ust let out for the su er it ill ti e to resu e efore ou kno it. t is starting earlier this ear so ou ill ant to e sure to take ad antage of all the fun a aila le hile ou can. nd an of the acti ities are o

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“Capitol Market ON TAP!”, Capitol Market, 6-9pm, admission: $40-VIP $65

J.Q. Dickenson Salt-Works: Chef Dale Hawkins from Fish Hawk Acres, Rock Cave Dinner, 4797 Midland Dr., admission $85 per person

Downtown Charleston ArtWalk, various locations throughout downtown Charleston, 5pm, FREE admission

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“Live on the Levee” with Hurl Brickbat / A Story Told

“Maks and Val Live On Tour: Our Way”, Charleston Municipal Auditorium, admission: $49-$75

Brown Bag Concert featuring TBA, Davis Park, Capitol St., 11:30am, FREE admission

“Live on the Levee” with The Horse Traders / ONA, Haddad Riverfront Park, 6:30pm, FREE admission

East End Bazaar - Art of Jewelry, Washington St. and Ruffner Ave., 10am, FREE admission

Eddie Izzard, Clay Center, 8pm, admission varies

Downtown Streetfest, Capitol St. between Quarrier and Lee, 4:30pm, FREE admission

East End Bazaar- Art of Handcrafting, Washington St. & Ruffner Ave., 10am, FREE admission

Bring Cooking Back- Chef April Hamilton, Capitol Market, 11am, FREE admission

“Beauty & the Beast”, Clay Center, times vary, admission: $25

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Stringin’ Beans for Manna Meal, Capitol Market, 10am, admission: Bring or buy green beans at the Market

“Live on the Levee” with Stratus / ZAPP, Haddad Riverfront Park, 6:30pm, FREE admission

Girls Night Out, Culture Center, 6pm, admission varies

“Live on the Levee” with Shane Runion / Joseph Sisters

Great Decisions Discussion The Koreas, Kanawha County Public Library, 6pm, FREE admission

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3 large peaches, with fuzz rinsed away, cut into wedges

Prepare grill at a medium-high heat.

4 boneless chicken breasts ½ cup peach preserves ½ cup peach nectar 4 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp adobo sauce (spooned from canned chipotle chiles) Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tsp for dress ing, 1 tbsp for brushing Fresh cilantro: 1 tsp chopped, plus whole sprigs for garnish Salt Pepper

In a medium bowl, combine peach preserves, peach nectar, red wine vinegar, adobo sauce, chopped cilantro, and 2 tsp olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Set aside ¼ cup of peach dressing.

This will be used for brushing.

Brush the peach wedges with olive oil and dressing. Repeat this process with the chicken. Sprinkle both with salt and pepper.

Grill chicken until cooked all the way through, about 7 minutes per side.

Grill peaches, about 2 minutes per side, until slightly charred.

Plate the cooked chicken surround ed by peach wedges and drizzled with dressing. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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The Valley When people mention living in the Valley or Putnam County, some cringe at the thought of having to make the drive.

To that I ask. . .”Really?” If you have lived anywhere beyond our West Virginia borders, you will realize how spoiled most of us are, when it comes to our traveling time to work. Scott Depot exit is roughly 20 minutes away from downtown Charleston, Teays Valley around 22 minutes, and a solid 25 for Hurricane.

So as I sit here at Fireside Grille Restaurant, sippin’ some of the best real lemonade around, I realize why the Valley continues to grow. Folks like Judy Sydenstricker, had the vision and plan to take a failed previous restaurant site, and turn it into a destination for all. Fireside Grille Restaurant is locally owned and hires from within the local community. Guys if you’ve never been there, it’s worth the visit if you’re looking for a great meal experience. Come hungry and bring backup if you do the chicken pasta. They are located just off exit 39 from I64.

If you are looking for something exceptional, Wine Valley is located off the same exit in Liberty Square. Dez, also owner of The Block in Charleston, has one of the best selections of cheese and wines in the area. Wine Valley also has some wonderfully prepared dishes created by the kitchen’s chef.

So why not live in an area where you have several National Blue Ribbon Public & Private Schools? Both AAA Hurricane and AA Winfield High Schools are places in which you know your kids are getting educated by some of the finest teachers in America. They not only teach your kids, they actually care about each and every one of them.

For those of you looking for a place to call home, Putnam County also have subdivisions comparable to the Presidential or the Quarry Creeks of Charleston. The major difference is your going to get a bit more home per square foot and many of the parcels are much more level. I personally give a thumbs up to those businesses looking to plant roots in the area, as I used

to serve on the Putnam Planning Board of Zoning & Appeals. This of course was a great experience, which allowed me to see first hand, some of the challenges faced by new businesses and developers.

To the HR folks, in all fairness, make sure you don’t mark off Putnam County for that next employee. Everyone doesn’t fit into that same box. Most folks moving into the area from a major city won’t mind at all driving 20-25 minutes to work.

To the commercial developers, build it and they will come. Most recently, Aldi, O’Reillys, Five Guys, Panera Bread, and a few others I can’t mention just yet, have all realized this.

Before closing, I’d like to say that Putnam County and various other law enforcement agencies do a wonderful job keeping Putnam County communities some of the safest around.

I’d also like to send an open invitation to those looking to move into the area.

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f the Holly Grove mansion was listed in the real estate section of the paper it might read something like this… ”Thirteen room, three story beauty located on prime corner lot. River view. Near main travel arteries.” The difference et een toda and hen it as first uilt is onl a atter of some two hundred years. Of course, in 1815, when it was built there wasn’t another stately mansion next door. Nor was there a plethora of large buildings outside the back door. Their closest neighbor wasn’t the governor.

Today the prime Kanawha Boulevard address of the Holly Grove is the anchor of the state capitol complex. But the grand lady of the city used to be the plantation home for acreage that encompassed the east end and much of the downtown area. The property that now is the beautiful home to the state Capitol building, Cultural Center and numerous other buildings used to include the barns, shops, a granary and other buildings necessary to support a large plantation and workers.

The Holly Grove, also known as the Ruffner Mansion, or Holly Grove Inn is reputed to be the oldest house in the city of Charleston. Built in 1815 by Daniel Ruffner, a son of pioneer salt maker Joseph Ruffner. Advertised as an inn because of its many rooms, it was a stopping point for weary travelers from the James River and Kanawha Turnpike.

The advertisement Ruffner wrote to attract travelers to his inn read as follows: “The subscriber has opened a house of private entertainment at his commodious residence, situate one mile and a half from the town of Charleston on the road leading thence to Lewisburg. Every effort will be made to render the lodging of the traveler comfortable, and his diet palatable. His pastures are extensive and corn abundant. He will therefore be amply prepared to accommodate cattle or hog merchants. For travelers on horseback, or in carriages, he will be able to furnish good stables well supplied with all kinds of provender for horses.” Along with providing lodging for travelers and purveyors of livestock, famous guests included Henry Clay, Daniel Boone, John J. Audubon, a young Samuel Houston, and President Andrew Jackson. hen first uilt the oll ro e as a t o stor rectangular brick building with a small entry portico facing the Kanawha River. The large brick were made in England and walls are an astounding 1 inches thick. fire in 1 destro ed a good portion of the original interior wood trim. James H. Nash ought the house in 1 0 and undertook a or reno ations M. Lynne Squires is the author of the award-winning book Letters to My Son – Reflections of Urban Appalachia at Mid-Century.

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including the addition of a two-story, half-circle portico with massive columns, as well as extending the attic to create a third story.

The Holly Grove Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1975, it was purchased the state to house state agencies and offices. n 00 concerns over lack of adequate handicapped access or updated fire protection led the state to o e agencies housed there else here. n 00 the est irginia epart ent of Administration committed money for renovating the interior and exterior of the mansion. The exterior renovation was co plete the su er of 010 hile the reno ation of the interior re ains inco plete. o fir plan see s to e in place for its use when the renovations are complete.

The lovely home has remained vacant for over ten years.

Well, vacant unless you are counting the thousands of bees who had taken up residence in hives under the second story ea es. he hi es ere re o ed the epart ent of griculture e plo ees on t o separate occasions in 01 . he first e iction of the tin isitors resulted in fort pounds of hone har ested and gi en to the kitchen of the ad acent Governor’s Mansion.

The Holly Grove is an important piece of Charleston’s history.

It is perfectly situated to become a showpiece sitting in the shadow of the golden Capitol dome. Although its destiny is uncertain, its past should guarantee future as a gem in the state’s crown.

The Holly Grove is one of dozens of buildings that look across the Kanawha Boulevard to enjoy the Kanawha River. The only building on the river side of the boulevard is the stately Union Building, where Looking Back visits next month.

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HOT Design Trends for a HOT Summer Considering the subjectivity of Design, it is always interesting to find out what others find to be the Trend, the Movement, and the direction for our work.

Predictions are that and truly ONLY that!

While we will spend time considering HOT TRENDS for Design 2016, I find it critically important that we always focus on the personality, the function, and the tone or attitude of our home to make it (home) A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE! One of the current Trends for 2016 is a move toward Minimalism. The idea that we have room to breathe is created by spaces that allow freedom of physical movement and opportunities for the eye to rest. While it seems that all elements of a room are now VERY MUCH a work of art, it is

important that we also take advantage the Minimalist idea to afford more opportunities for appreciation of what is in the space. As a big fan of Chair Design, for example, I find that most chairs offer solutions for function as well as an opportunity to express personality and balance to the tone of our creation.

These pieces of art allow for the "less is more" idea!

Another HOT TREND for the year is the movement that shows Mid Century Modern resurge to combine with a more eclectic feeling! A lot of what we love about very well defined look of the late 50's and early 60's, we have (re)discovered the issues involved... mainly comfort! design. While the direction has recently been very colorful, it is interesting to note that 2016 Color TREND shared spots with very soft (almost non-color) colors. The use of harmonic shades combined with the use of light, both natural and artificial, provide many opportunities to design more sophisticated and interesting layouts! Using a punch of color still allows for the all important Balance!

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Also, the recent direction toward Customization will surely continue to grow! The ability to work with more options is a great way bring our personality into the effort!

We can also address the Trends toward comfort and style and the obvious patterns and colors to define our space!

Finally, consider the Trend toward comfort as mentioned before but maybe in ways that are an exciting surprise! Heated floors and a movement back toward florals and patterns, and the exit of stainless steel are all ways to show and interest in more comfortable ideas rather than the somewhat industrial feelings of prior years!

Enjoy your home is always Rule #1 and making sure that the work you do in your effort to have that perfect comfortable home environment is stylish and timeless! Have fun!

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DR. Temple Grandin I n previous editions of this magazine, we’ve discussed some general facts regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as the importance o early identification and early intervention This month I am writing about a person with ASD that yo ay have heard o r Te ple randin or those who are not a iliar with the na e r randin is a pro essor o ani al science at olorado tate niversity a leader in the field o the h ane animal science, as well as a prominent spokesperson or people dia nosed with A r randin has lec tured widely about her experiences and challenges she has aced as a person with A

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lied within As r randin at red she was attracted to e perimental psychology, with a particular interest in the ethical treat ent o livestoc avin spent so e o her childhood on a ranch in Ari ona she had a first hand nowled e o the cruelty that can be associated with tending livestock, and focused her energy and talent toward devising more humane ways to handle the ani als vent ally she earned a doctor ate in ani al science

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ue to a lack of understanding of ASD at that time, randin was not dia nosed with a tis in childhood t did receive a dia nosis later in li e r randin is a visual thinker and processes information in the form of ima es with an al ost photo raphic retention o in or ation arvard pro essor oward ardner pioneered the theory o multiple intelligences, and on form of intelligence is referred to as spatial or vis al intelli ence This type o intelli ence is associated with the ability to think in three dimensions, and is co on in en ineers and architects It is also not nco on for people with ASD to exhibit an aptitude with visual thinkin This a ility has led her to develop syste s or handlin animals, particularly cattle, that has been extremely effective, and her center track retainer system for livestock is used with over hal the cattle in this co ntry In order to desi n this system, she would crawl through barns and slaughterhouses where cattle would be led, and remarkably, she would be able to predict what may frighten and startle the animals such as ri ht li hts or shadows

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s the rates of people diagnosed with ASD continue to rise in this country and around the world, it is important we recognize that individuals on the spectrum have much to offer, and that a developmental disorder does not ean that a person can t lead a lfillin li e with a s c cess l career With the ri ht idance and enco ra e ent Te ple randin was a le to se her ni e way o thin in to her advanta e and trans or an entire ind stry Who nows what great achievements the next person you meet with ASD may be capable of…

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