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AND the chance to meet your neighbors?
Plans are underway for the 7th annual Spring Garden Fest in Shafer Park (37th & Elizabeth) to be held on May 11th. This multi-neighborhood event celebrates all things garden and urban farm related. This year, the Chair of the Steering Committee is John Riecke of Clayton United.
If you live in North City Park, NEPH, Clayton, Whittier or Five Points and want to be part of the planning or volunteer on the day of the event, please contact John Riecke at claytonneighborhooddenver@gmail.com
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Park advocates urge mayor to keep Hentzell Natural Area intact
By David Felice (Edited for space)
After a strong protest at a community meeting Saturday, neighborhood activists are hoping Mayor Michael B. Hancock seriously reconsiders his proposal to give away nine acres of Hentzell Park Natural Area.
Some 30 neighborhood protesters attended the mayor’s “Cabinet in the Community” at in the Harvey Park area. Most of the activists stood like sentries, holding high large placards and signs across the entire length of the auditorium for nearly two hours. They faced the dais at which Mayor Hancock, District #2 Councilwoman Faatz, and perhaps 20 of the Mayor’s cabinet members and other appointees were seated.
When the Mayor was introduced, he also acknowledged the presence of the Hentzell Park supporters, and read a prepared statement that was quite similar to what he read to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at its December meeting. The statement had been tweaked to mention the new push by Parks Manager Lauri Dannemiller to have the City Council formally designate many Denver parks which lacked such designation. While the Mayor refrained from repeating his gaffe of calling the threatened nine acres of Hentzell Park Natural Area “blighted,” he renewed his pitch that his plan would “activate” this underutilized area.
Park advocates say the irony of bulldozing a thriving, active wildlife habitat to “activate” it with people and buildings is apparently lost on the Mayor. There was no opportunity for public comment during the program in the auditorium, but the Hentzell Park activists interacted with many citizens before and after the program and distributed informational materials to them.
In his highly controversial proposal, Hancock wants to give nine acres of the unique Natural Area to the Denver Public School District, in exchange for an office building downtown. The Parks and Recreation Board voted 11-6 to retain the Natural Area designation, but Hancock’s Manager of Parks and Recreation, Lauri Dannemiller, approved the de-designation.
The matter will come before City Council, most likely in March, for approval as a land transaction.
For more information, see www.DenverNature.Net and www.DenverDirect.tv. The scheme has also been covered in depth by the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle (www.glendalecherrycreek.com/).
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The Congressional Award for Youth
Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, achievement and service in young people. It began as a bipartisan effort in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. The original bill was sponsored by Senator Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming and the late Congressman James Howard of New Jersey. The enabling
legislation (Public Law 96-114) established the Congressional Award as a private-public partnership, which receives all funding from the private sector, and was originally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have each signed continuing legislation.
About the Congressional Award
The Congressional Award is the United States Congress' award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all 14- to 23-year-olds. Participants earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you'd like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace - on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals.
Regardless of your situation, you can earn the Congressional Award. The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.
To learn more about how your child or neighbor may earn a Congressinal Award, click here:
http://www.congressionalaward.org/index.php
or here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Award
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What Is a Stroke?
Stroke is a medical emergency and a leading cause of death in the U.S. It occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage develops. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. The result can be serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, seek emergency medical attention without delay.
To Recognize A Stroke - Have Someone "SAS" You!
Smile
Have them smile. If their face droops, or one side is lower than the other, CALL 911
Arms
Have them lift both arms over their head. If one arm cannot come up, or if one side of their body is not responsive, CALL 911
Sentence
Have them repeat a simple sentence, such as "Mary had a little lamb." If their words are slurred, or if they replace a word with a nonsensical one (Mary had a little baby) CALL 911. Something this simple can be the first signs of a stroke.
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Are Mushrooms a Solution to Pollution?
Paul Stamets believes we have entered into the 6th major extinction on our planet. He presents mushrooms as a solution to this problem, including cleaning polluted… http://vimeo.com/53007131
Mushroom Man | Leslie Iwerks http://vimeo.com/53007131
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Spring Home Maintenance
Spring is the time to pay attention to your landscape, but don’t forget those last few interior items:
When you turn off the gas to your furnace, replace the filter, vacuum – as far as the hose will go – into the heater and air return ducts, and then cover them with a thin plastic or pre-cut cover to keep the dust and dirt from collecting in the vents during the summer months.
Did you know that your water heater can last 30 or more years? By replacing a small ‘pole’, called an anode, every 4 – 6 years on the inside of your water heater, your heater life can be extended by several decades. Most anodes cost $35 - $75. Your plumber can usually drain the water and replace the anode in about 1 – 1 ½ hours. The heater manufacturer can provide recommendations on how often you should replace the anode (regional water quality makes a difference too).
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