About Fremont County, CO

Photo by Arlette Woodard accompained by Dena Stevens who couldn't get her camera out fast enough. This is an unusual site in Southern Colorado yet, I've seen two Pheasants this week. Pheasant are ususally seen further East in the grasslands of Pueblo County. This picture was taken on 9th Street Penrose Colorado Fremont County.

Photo by Dena Stevens.

Volunteer onions growning in the driveway of 1432 Grand Ave Canon City. This property is in the very fertile part of Fremont County know as Lincoln Park. This property also has numberous fruit trees : peach, apple, Itailan Plum, Golden Plum and Apple. Also included with the property raspberry, blackberry, grapes, beans and the occasional deer having lunch on the property.

The Fifth Annual Brew-Ha-Ha is just around the corner (Saturday, May 9!!) and we're ready for a wall of suds to hit Canon City! What better way to spend the day BEFORE Mother's Day? You simply can't go wrong with comedy and microbrews in the park!!

Beer tasting session with stand-up comedians from 3 to 6 pm, and then . . . . . . we'll have the fabulous "Atomic Fireballs," featuring Johnny Watson and Carlos Crull, back for another terrific performance from 6 to 9 pm . . . . I guarantee you'll be up dancing in the grass!

Tickets are only $20 each for the beer tasting, and believe me . . . . that's a great deal for the selection of beers and comedic talent you'll encounter! And it's a major fundraiser for the Fremont Center for the Arts - we really need your support!

Recently I've become involved with Habitat for Humanity in Fremont County Colorado. If you don't know about HFHI : click here http://www.geocities.com/fremonthfh/

Volunteers do most of the work on the houses as well as the home owners and future home owners. Homes are sold for no profit and no interest loans.

The Fremont Chapter recently received the gift of a house and a substantial amount of money. The house will be rehabilitated and brought up to code. New appliances, carpet, paint, front steps and walkway are all on order. But the house is in good shape over all. It's going to be a great place for somebody.

All this got me thinking. Let's face it:

• We've all been in houses that could use A LOT of help.
• We've all been in properties that we thought should be leveled
• We've all been in properties that we know nobody is going to buy except for the land and utility values.

What do you think? Give me your suggestions:

1. How can I convince property owners to donate their properties?
2. How could I convince a bank to donate a property?
3. How do we get already empty, abandon or traumatized property into the hands of folks who will appreciate them after rehab?

For more information on the Make It Right / Pink Project and the House that Active Rain built for $10 Click here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/853652/The-House-that-Active-Rain-Built-for-10