April 18, 2008

Merriam Turkey Creek Festival Parade Entries Sought

The City of Merriam welcomes entries to the 2008 Merriam Turkey Creek Festival Parade.  The festival will be held Saturday, May 17. The parade is a highlight of Merriam’s largest festival, which annually draws up to 10,000 people. The 23rd annual parade begins at 11:00 am at 69th and Antioch Road, and travels northward on Antioch past Antioch Park, site of the 2008 festival.

Individuals, marching bands, civic groups, or businesses may organize entries, and Merriam residency is not required to participate.  The entry deadline is May 1, and there is no entry fee.

TCF Parade

The 2008 parade theme is “Merriam, A Community Growing Together.”  Awards will be presented to outstanding entries in the following categories: theme award, grand marshal award, mayor’s award, outstanding float, children’s group award, and outstanding business entry.          

Parade applications may be obtained at Merriam City Hall, 9000 W. 62nd Terrace, Irene B. French Community Center, 5701 Merriam Drive, or download application from www.merriam.org/park.  For additional information regarding the parade, call Karen Crane, Merriam Visitors Bureau, at (913) 403-8999.  For information regarding other portions of the Turkey Creek Festival, call Merriam Parks and Recreation at (913) 322-5550.
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Living Green...

Going green all at once is too much for almost anyone to accomplish. Instead, try making just one new change or adding one new habit or resolve each week. You'll be surprised at how it adds up after just a year.

Here are just a few tips to get you started:

  • The average American home contains two televisions, a VCR and/or DVD player, and three phones.  These home electronics can use more energy than you think.  As you replace existing equipment, look for Energy Star models that help reduce carbon emissions. (The Alliance to Save Energy)
  • Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You'll save an average of $90 of electricity a year. The Department of Energy recommends shutting off your monitor if you aren't going to use it for more than 20 minutes, and the whole system if you're not going to use it for more than two hours. (TheDailyGreen.com)
  • When configuring the energy settings on your laptop, consider this: enable hibernation...standby does not save as much power. For desktops, buy a low power central processing unit (CPU). This reduces both power consumption and cooling requirements. (greenlivingpedia.org)

Be sure to look for more green tips in upcoming issues of e-Merriam Updates.
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