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Winifred March 27, 2013 @ 4:16 p.m.
city-heights/holler -- City Heights Holler
Charming story in Neighborhood News section of Reader website.
On an early morning walk to the bus stop on University Avenue, I happened to notice a green box attached to the fence. In the alleyway on Polk Avenue, between Wilson and 36th, I found one of our neighborhood's treasures...the "Kael Library."
Briefly I glanced at the contents of the box and noticed there were books and magazines placed on its wooden shelf. However, at that time I was in a bit of a hurry to catch the #7 bus and did not give it another thought. Upon returning home that evening, I slowed down and took a good look at this unpretentious green box. I asked the homeowners, the Selliers, to please tell me the story behind this "library.”
Mrs. Selliers says the idea came from her husband's belief that "everyone should be able to read." The Kael Library operates on the simple community principle of sharing. "If you want to read a book, take it and return it when you're done." Mrs. Selliers admits that the "return" of the books has been slow, but people still contribute."If you have a book to share, bring it and leave it for others."
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CityFarmers Feb. 22, 2013 @ 8:37 p.m.
city-heights/holler -- City Heights Holler
Come get your FREE seeds for our 26th annual pumpkin growing contest! Seeds available now through August 4th. Free to kids aged 3-16.
Pumpkin Growing & Zucchini Growing Contest for Kids & for Adults. A garden celebration to weigh pumpkins and celebrate being city farmers. Must use City Farmers Nursery seeds, have signed up for our contest, and have pumpkin photos to participate.