Neighbors for Neighbors2024-03-28T13:42:47Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippetersonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1802109312?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://neighborsforneighbors.org/group/beecherpark/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0o22lk12pyz3s&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDeadly dog treatstag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2012-04-06:1171189:Topic:892392012-04-06T16:03:10.641Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Neighbors,</p>
<p>I got this from change.org, not related to the park, but since there are so many of us, I think we can have a big impact. Please sign and share. </p>
<p>Hope you all are well. Jenny and I miss the park. </p>
<p>Joseph</p>
<p><strong>Dogs are dying:</strong> In the past few months, more than 600 dogs have suffered from kidney failure, liver failure and other related illnesses after eating chicken jerky dog treats made in China and sold by major pet food companies like Nestle…</p>
<p>Neighbors,</p>
<p>I got this from change.org, not related to the park, but since there are so many of us, I think we can have a big impact. Please sign and share. </p>
<p>Hope you all are well. Jenny and I miss the park. </p>
<p>Joseph</p>
<p><strong>Dogs are dying:</strong> In the past few months, more than 600 dogs have suffered from kidney failure, liver failure and other related illnesses after eating chicken jerky dog treats made in China and sold by major pet food companies like Nestle Purina. Many dogs, including Terry Safranek's healthy 9-year-old fox terrier, Sampson, have died as a result.</p>
<p><strong>Pet food companies know it:</strong> Companies like Nestle Purina have been under investigation by the FDA for years because of these treats. But pet food manufacturers have so far refused to recall these treats, and right now, they are still on the shelves of stores like Petco and Walmart.</p>
<p><strong>You can help: </strong>Terry started a petition asking Nestle Purina to pull all of its chicken jerky treats made in China off the shelves -- including the brand Sampson ate before he died -- before any more dogs get sick. <a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/nestle-purina-recall-chicken-jerky-treats-made-in-china?utm_source=action_alert&utm_medium=email&me=aa&utm_campaign=YhqeRcviHH&alert_id=YhqeRcviHH_zPzXzxxfAy" target="_blank"><strong>Click here to sign Terry's petition.</strong></a></p>
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<p>Here's more from Terry about what happened to Sampson:</p>
<p><em>I lost my best friend Sampson on Friday, January 13, 2012. He died 9 days after ingesting the last food he ever ate: Waggin’ Train “Wholesome” Chicken Jerky.</em></p>
<p><em>I’ve since learned that we were part of a known epidemic. To date more than 600 cases of illness and death are attributed to chicken jerky treats made in China. Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch -- both Nestle Purina brands -- are the lead offenders in the continued sale of chicken jerky treats.</em></p>
<p><em>The most shocking part is that the FDA has known about this for years, and has even increased their warnings as recently as November 2011. They have researched thousands of cases, and the cases are mounting. Mine is now one of those that they are investigating.</em></p>
<p><em>Despite warnings from the FDA and the leading veterinary associations in the U.S. and Canada, Nestle Purina has refused all accountability, instead placing blame on people like me who have lost their companions. If their treats were safe, as they repeatedly claim, death and illness would never have been the end result for so many.</em></p>
<p><em>No animal should ever have to die due to “treats.” How many thousands of grieving pet owners still have no idea what sickened or killed their pet? As long as these products are still on the shelves, the suffering will continue.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/nestle-purina-recall-chicken-jerky-treats-made-in-china?utm_source=action_alert&utm_medium=email&me=aa&utm_campaign=YhqeRcviHH&alert_id=YhqeRcviHH_zPzXzxxfAy" target="_blank"><strong>Tell Nestle Purina to take chicken jerky treats made in China off the shelves until they can be proven safe.</strong></a></p> New Fence?tag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-09-19:1171189:Topic:817802011-09-19T19:03:25.562Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Noli LOVES beecher and we love having beecher right around the corner...problem is yesterday Noli jumped right out of Beecher (and seeing as how she can jump over everything I'm surprised it took her so long to jump out!).</p>
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<p>We were thinking for everyone's safety and our own selfish desires....that maybe it might be nice to have a taller fence in front for the jumpers. We would be willing to provide and erect a taller fence.</p>
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<p>Thoughts? I know its nice to have a…</p>
<p>Noli LOVES beecher and we love having beecher right around the corner...problem is yesterday Noli jumped right out of Beecher (and seeing as how she can jump over everything I'm surprised it took her so long to jump out!).</p>
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<p>We were thinking for everyone's safety and our own selfish desires....that maybe it might be nice to have a taller fence in front for the jumpers. We would be willing to provide and erect a taller fence.</p>
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<p>Thoughts? I know its nice to have a non chain link fence on the street...and I think its nice to be able to see through to the street.</p>
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<p>Also- does anyone know if this would require permission as far a building code?</p>
<p> Understandable if people are happy the way it is, Noli can always enjoy the MSPCA park with its TALL fences, but if other people are in favor, we'd be happy to do this!</p> Yorkie found on Beecher St 9/10/11tag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-09-11:1171189:Topic:812772011-09-11T01:40:15.577Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>A Yorkshire Terrier was found on Beecher street tonight (9/10) at around 9pm. No tags, but appeared not to have been outside for too long. After asking some neighbors, the pup was brought to Angell. If anyone knows anything about this dog, please contact Angell Memorial.</p>
<p>A Yorkshire Terrier was found on Beecher street tonight (9/10) at around 9pm. No tags, but appeared not to have been outside for too long. After asking some neighbors, the pup was brought to Angell. If anyone knows anything about this dog, please contact Angell Memorial.</p> Dog Park Clean Up Cancelled!tag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-09-09:1171189:Topic:812722011-09-09T14:32:03.714Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Hi, Everyone, </p>
<p>The dog park is so muddy right now, and even if it dries out a bit today, tomorrow things will still be pretty wet. It looks like it makes sense to postpone the cleanup until next weekend. I am sorry to do this, but I've spoken to a few people and it seems to be the consensus that a muddy tree chopping and clean up is not as good as a not-muddy chopping and clean up! </p>
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<p><strong>The new date is Saturday, September 17th at 11 am at Beecher Street Dog…</strong></p>
<p>Hi, Everyone, </p>
<p>The dog park is so muddy right now, and even if it dries out a bit today, tomorrow things will still be pretty wet. It looks like it makes sense to postpone the cleanup until next weekend. I am sorry to do this, but I've spoken to a few people and it seems to be the consensus that a muddy tree chopping and clean up is not as good as a not-muddy chopping and clean up! </p>
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<p><strong>The new date is Saturday, September 17th at 11 am at Beecher Street Dog Park</strong></p>
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<p>In preparation for next weekend, I will make signs to put up this weekend to let people know, and I will get the beer. </p>
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<li>Does anyone know of the arborists who cut up the tree this winter? I was thinking that since we have another week we could see if they could come instead of us trying to cut it up ourselves. Home Depots chain saws are not that big. </li>
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<li>Would someone be able to get the other drinks? Maybe some water, coke, and diet coke? A six pack of each would do. </li>
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<p>Thanks, and please spread the word if you go to the mud-pit today!! </p>
<p>-Sarah and Josh Muncey </p>
<p> </p> End of Summer Park Clean Up 9-10tag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-09-01:1171189:Topic:804042011-09-01T14:19:47.281Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Hi Everyone! </p>
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<p>I'd like to organize a clean up for Saturday, September 10th from 11 am to 2 pm. Here's what needs to be done, as far as I can tell: </p>
<p>1. Pull up all of the weeds </p>
<p>2. Get a chainsaw (Jen said she might be able to get us one) and chop up that big tree. (Teddy is against this. He likes to poop behind it. I want to move forward with this nonetheless.) </p>
<p>*Does anyone else know anyone with a chainsaw? Does anyone know how to use one? </p>
<p>*Does…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'd like to organize a clean up for Saturday, September 10th from 11 am to 2 pm. Here's what needs to be done, as far as I can tell: </p>
<p>1. Pull up all of the weeds </p>
<p>2. Get a chainsaw (Jen said she might be able to get us one) and chop up that big tree. (Teddy is against this. He likes to poop behind it. I want to move forward with this nonetheless.) </p>
<p>*Does anyone else know anyone with a chainsaw? Does anyone know how to use one? </p>
<p>*Does anyone have access to a wood chipper? </p>
<p>3. Fix the fence where the tree fell. </p>
<p>4. Get the top of the tree out of the community garden. </p>
<p>5. Get the city to come pick up the big pile of debris we've had there since the Spring Cleanup. </p>
<p>6. Drink Beer and eat pizza or hot dogs</p>
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<p>It seemed like last time getting the grill there was sort of complicated, so let's just order a few pizzas (bring a few bucks to throw in if you want). I have a cooler and we can all bring a few beers to share. I have a hibachi if people would rather just do hot dogs. Let me know!I don't have any idea how to access the park's bank account, so let's just pay for things ourselves until we get that figured out. I will email Joseph to ask him. </p>
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<p>Please bring gardening gloves if you have them. We have a few rakes in the shed, but it can't hurt to have more if we want to even out the wood chips again. </p>
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<p>I can make signs to put up at the park letting people know about this, but please spread the word! </p>
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<p>Can anyone think of other things we should do during this cleanup? </p>
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<p>Thanks! </p>
<p>Sarah </p>
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<p></p> Big Tree down in Beecher Parktag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-08-28:1171189:Topic:800632011-08-28T15:22:43.605Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Another big tree has falled in Beecher Park towards the rear of the park crushing the fence between the park and the garden. Only trunk landed in the park. It looks like some of the fence is still up high enough to contain the dogs. I will inspect once it's safe to go back outside. </p>
<p>Joseph</p>
<p>Another big tree has falled in Beecher Park towards the rear of the park crushing the fence between the park and the garden. Only trunk landed in the park. It looks like some of the fence is still up high enough to contain the dogs. I will inspect once it's safe to go back outside. </p>
<p>Joseph</p> Park Hurricane Prep: 1PM TODAYtag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-08-27:1171189:Topic:796012011-08-27T14:34:39.532Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Neighbors,</p>
<p>With all the high winds, we need to prepare the park. Meet me there today at 1PM</p>
<p>We'll:</p>
<p>- Ties up the chaires and anything loose</p>
<p>- Take down the canopy of the gazebo so it does not get destroyed in the high winds. </p>
<p>See you soon.</p>
<p>Joseph</p>
<p>Neighbors,</p>
<p>With all the high winds, we need to prepare the park. Meet me there today at 1PM</p>
<p>We'll:</p>
<p>- Ties up the chaires and anything loose</p>
<p>- Take down the canopy of the gazebo so it does not get destroyed in the high winds. </p>
<p>See you soon.</p>
<p>Joseph</p> Found Dog: Older Vizsla on Spring Park and Burr today at 3:00 pmtag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-07-15:1171189:Topic:764082011-07-15T19:50:31.874Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
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<br/> Yard Sale!tag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-05-26:1171189:Topic:737492011-05-26T19:25:54.577Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
Hi friends. Sorry--this is not dog related, though Teddy and Waffles will totally be there! Josh and I are having a giant yard sale on Saturday, June 4th from 10 am to 3 pm. Several different people are doing it with us, and half the money we raise will go to sending one kid from JP to camp this summer! If anyone would like to get rid of some clutter, shoot me an email and I'll have a table there for you. I'll also provide you with everything you need to price your stuff. Email me if you're…
Hi friends. Sorry--this is not dog related, though Teddy and Waffles will totally be there! Josh and I are having a giant yard sale on Saturday, June 4th from 10 am to 3 pm. Several different people are doing it with us, and half the money we raise will go to sending one kid from JP to camp this summer! If anyone would like to get rid of some clutter, shoot me an email and I'll have a table there for you. I'll also provide you with everything you need to price your stuff. Email me if you're interested, and please stop by the yard sale (4 Adelaide Street) to check it out. There will be furniture, clothes, housewares, baby/kid stuff, garden stuff, and much more! Teddy and Waffles Babysittingtag:neighborsforneighbors.org,2011-05-18:1171189:Topic:728002011-05-18T17:00:33.393Zphilip petersonhttp://neighborsforneighbors.org/profile/philippeterson
<p>Hi friends, </p>
<p>I am having a fundraiser at my house for a scholarship (want to come? It is 50 dollars per ticket, and Paul Kirk, who took over when Senator Kennedy passed away, is the guest of honor! Email me for more details.) and as adorable as the dynamic duo are, we're looking for someone to babysit them from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24th. Let me know if you might be interested! I can give you lots of yummy leftovers as payment. Pulled pork…</p>
<p>Hi friends, </p>
<p>I am having a fundraiser at my house for a scholarship (want to come? It is 50 dollars per ticket, and Paul Kirk, who took over when Senator Kennedy passed away, is the guest of honor! Email me for more details.) and as adorable as the dynamic duo are, we're looking for someone to babysit them from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24th. Let me know if you might be interested! I can give you lots of yummy leftovers as payment. Pulled pork barbeque! </p>
<p>Thanks, </p>
<p>Sarah and Josh :) </p>