The Neighborhood Advocate June 6, 2008

EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Remaining Arsenic Contamination

Arsenic Clean Up Soil contaminated with arsenic will be removed from neighborhood properties where testing found greater than 25 milligrams arsenic per kilogram of soil. This proposed plan will be presented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a community meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 6:30 pm at the Midtown YWCA, 2121 E. Lake St.

The EPA's proposed cleanup plan builds on the 197 residential properties cleaned up so far where testing found greater than 95 mg/kg concentrations, the initial cleanup threshold that aimed to address short-term health risks. Cleanup is accomplished by replacement of contaminated soil. The cleanup area includes a number of neighborhoods near East 28th Street and Hiawatha Avenue, where from 1938 to 1968, a pesticide containing arsenic was manufactured at a factory that has since been removed. Arsenic from the site, now referred to as the "CMC Heartland Lite Yard," was carried by wind to adjacent properties. In 2007, the EPA added the site to its Superfund National Priorities List. Learn more about the site and public comment period here.

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Central Community Church will host June 7 Garage Sale

On Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Central Community Church invites you to their annual Garage Sale at 2014 E. 36th St. Bring the whole family for carnival games, a silent auction, a car wash, barbecued eats, and of course, bargains galore. All proceeds benefit mission trips to Mexico and Nett Lake Indian Reservation this summer.

Shop the 3-Neighborhood Garage Sale Saturday, June 14

Over 100 individual garage sales are registered so far! The free map and guide to all of the sales will be available from 8:45 to 3:00 on June 14th at Firefly Café and the Midtown Farmers' Market. Friday, June 6 is the last day to register your event for inclusion on the “Garage Sale Map and Guide.” Call 612-721-1601 to register.

Movies in the Park returns to Corcoran June 11

"The Last Mimzy" (rated PG) will begin at dusk on Wednesday, June 11 on a big outdoor movie screen in Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave S. Bring the whole family and a blanket to sit on. Activities begin at 8:00 pm. The movie is free and snacks will be available for a small price. Also, mark your calendar for July 9 and August 20, the next outdoor movie nights at Corcoran Park.

Celebrate "Miniature Graffiti Prevention" with the Artists

A free May workshop at Corcoran Park, as well as the classroom work of Anishinabe Academy art students, produced over 40 new mini murals. Six of the works have been chosen to adorn the south facade of the CNO office at 35th and Cedar. Residents are invited to join the young artists at an unveiling ceremony and celebration on Tuesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm at CNO.

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