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A real estate “hobby” takes its toll

January 20, 2010

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By Julia Harris

offcampusFor most of us, a hobby is something that brings us joy, or at least a pleasant distraction. Stamp collecting, for instance, or knitting, or maybe even researching your family history.

For Jeff Mason, his “hobby” very nearly ruined his life. Continue reading ‘A real estate “hobby” takes its toll’

CURB’s her enthusiasm

May 21, 2009

FOD staffer heads a Clintonville group dedicated to a greener community

by Julia Harris

Peggy Barylak gathers up some Styrofoam packaging materials that had found their way into the recyclable dumpsters. Many people, she says, don’t know that Styrofoam is currently not recyclable.

Peggy Barylak gathers up some Styrofoam packaging materials that had found their way into the recyclable dumpsters. Many people, she says, don’t know that Styrofoam is currently not recyclable.

For Peggy Barylak, senior human research consultant with Facilities Operations and Development, green has been a favorite color - and way of life - for a lot longer than it’s been a social and political movement.

In fact, hers has been a decades-long crusade that has changed habits and opened eyes about recycling and environmental issues for residents of Clintonville and beyond. Continue reading ‘CURB’s her enthusiasm’