Revitalizing Downtown Centre

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When you visit downtown Centre, you can’t help but notice the new energy. City Councilwoman Kay Davis is enthusiastic about the ‘new look’ making its way down Main Street. In conjunction with local Master Gardeners, the city is working to make the streetscape even more lovely and inviting. Planters feature seasonal flowers and plants, complimenting the outdoor accouterments and colorful banners. Each block is themed to be interesting and creative. Davis said, “Of course we want more tourists, but we want people coming to Centre – not passing through Centre. Whe n visitors discover downtown, we welcome them to see more, and to enjoy southern hospitality at its finest.”

One of the most popular additions to the district is F.C. Weiss Pub and Eatery located at 181 West Main Street. Sean and Beverly Edwards purchased the building in May 2017. The interior was completely renovated, and the façade updated with new paint and signage. Now the space is home to a 42-seat restaurant. When asked about the resurgence of downtown Beverly says, “It is exciting to see all of the new businesses moving downtown. New events are being introduced like the nigh t parade for Christmas to bring more people downtown.”

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Even the Best Swimmers Need a Life Jacket An under toe from under a rock or underwater cliff can pull even Olympic level swimmers under the water. A life jacket will keep you afloat, and worst case can pop you back up above the water if you are forced down for any reason. Often, if you are thrown out of

a boat, you have to wait to be picked you up, and after a long day treading water, it can get the best of any athlete. Avoid Vehicle Exhaust

If you’re swimming around any motorized water vehicle, stay away from the motor exhaust. Carbon monoxide fumes can disable you in the water if you inhale the fumes that hover over the surface of the water. Carbon monoxide poisoning is extremely dangerous, as you usually don’t know anything is wrong—you just fall asleep. Stay on your dock until boats or other motorized vehicles are turned off and tied up, or until they move more than 500 ft. away from the dock. Think Before You Jump

Blindly running and jumping into the water is fine for movies and TV, but not when it is you or your loved ones. Before you take that running leap, have someone check the water depth and search for debris. Make sure your footing is sure because slipping into the water does not always end well. Many docks have two levels and blindly jumping off the top dock can end badly if you don’t look before you leap.

Electricity and Water Don’t Mix Be vigilant — If the dock is lighted or a boat is nearby it is possible electricity could be in the water. Electrical shock drowning, also known as ESD is rare but can represent a severe risk. All electrical installations around your dock should be performed by a professional electrical contractor.

Dock receptacles should comply with the National Electrical Code, which mandates a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). A GFCI measures a circuit’s current and senses any imbalance (such as a discharge into the water), which trips the GFCI and cuts off the power.

Never Swim Alone Use this as a general rule in all water situations, but especially when swimming in a lake. There can be many unseen hazards in unfamiliar waters. Even when with a group – in the fun and excitement of being in the lake – it’s easy to lose track of other swimmers. It’s troubling to realize your buddy is nowhere to be seen in a minute or two vs. five minutes later can be the difference between life and death.