by Emily DeLeo A vaccine that can prevent cancer? Its true, and its available in many doctors offices right now. This new vaccine is recommended for adolescent girls. It protects them against HPV, or human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the US. About 20 million Americans are infected with HPV, […]
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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: My maple tree looks like it is dying because some of the branches are dead at the ends. Is this something that will be gone next year and my tree will recover, or will it cause my tree to die? – Robin Leenhouts, Riverwest Resident A: What you probably have is […]
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Riverwest Artists Contribute to Performance Art Showcase
by Pegi Taylor In January of this year, John Loscuito, associate producer for the third annual Performance Art Showcase, was initiating discussions with a diverse group of artists. For its first two years, the showcase consisted of a series of acts. Loscuito felt that since the showcase was held inside a theater space, Vogel Hall […]
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Edwin Bandurski
by Ellen C.Warren, photograph by Melody R. Carranza Some people just like it where they are. I was born October 14, 1921 downstairs, in the bedroom, Edwin Bandurski reports with a little chuckle. This month he will celebrate his 85th birthday upstairs from the Polish flat where he first entered this life in the house […]
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Y Warmer Winter – Winterizing 100 Homes
by Janice Christensen On Oct. 14, the YMCA will again winterize homes in the Riverwest neighborhood, helping lower energy costs for homeowners. Last year the initiative helped lower heating costs in 41 homes throughout the city. This year the goal is 100 households. The program is free, and open to all homeowners. Donated materials are […]