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What's On Tonight: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Beyond Scared Straight, Four Weddings

TV tips for Friday, Jan. 13.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 8 and 9 p.m., ABC

It is hard to imagine what life will be like without EM:HE. Of course I am being slightly facetious, but let’s think about it, as we look to the 9 p.m., series finale for this show. “Bus driver, move that bus!” is a catch phrase. Ty Pennington became famous. Hundreds of deserving people got ridiculous new houses. We shed gallons of tears and used up pounds of tissues over nine seasons. Tonight, in a four-hour extravaganza that helps to rebuild tornado-ravaged Joplin, MO., America will say goodbye to EM:HE. I for one have enjoyed the ride.

Beyond Scared Straight, 9 p.m., A&E

“South Carolina law-enforcement officials hope a long night in jail will knock some sense into teenage troublemakers.” I only have to drive by a prison and I behave better.

Four Weddings, 10 p.m., TLC

“Micaela mixes a unity cocktail at the altar.” OK, if I had known you could do this my wedding would’ve gone down a whole different path. We lit a candle.

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Maria Giannuzzi May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am
The problem is resurfacing all the roads in Suffield would cost a great deal of money. Suffield is aRead More big town. I do understand that some roads in Suffield do not have enough adjacent suitable land to create a separate bike lane, but I believe bike lanes could be constructed along sections of some scenic roads. Half a loaf is better than none at all. Salvatore, if you have not already been there, you may want to consider cycling on the island of Nantucket. I have not been there in years, but outside of its main town, Nantucket did offer good riding conditions and peaceful surroundings--at least when I visited.
salvatore iervolino May 14, 2013 at 09:13 pm
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I was simply suggesting that roads are resurfaced. There isn'tRead More probably enough room for bike lanes on most of these backroads, but if at least the pavement was brought to an acceptable condition, that would make biking much more pleasant (I should say "possible") and, let's not forget, much safer. Some particularly damaged areas represent a serious danger to bikers' safety.
Maria Giannuzzi May 14, 2013 at 08:10 am
There may be a solution--a compromise of sorts. Put a narrow, but well-maintained bike lane on largeRead More sections of each scenic road in town, the roads with fewer cars and trucks. Just having the bike lanes may be draw for out-of-town cyclists to visit Suffield and spend money at local businesses. Instead of attempting to change Suffield into a metropolitan area, with all the problems that brings, celebrate (and financially support) its original identity--a scenic, peaceful agricultural town with some nice amenities.