Clearwater polishes its All-America presentation [don't forget Terri Schiavo]

St. Petersburg Times ^ | 5/4/4 | ADRIENNE P. SAMUELS

[cyn]

CLEARWATER POLISHES ITS ALL AMERICAN PRESENTATION

The city has become a finalist for an award that recognizes cooperative efforts to make progress.

Clearwater is one of 30 cities that have been named finalists for the designation of All-America City.

The award is passed out every year by the National Civil League, a Denver-based think tank that promotes efficient government.

Ten winners will be declared in mid June. Before then, the city has to convince the NCL judges that they are the best in the bunch, which includes South Florida's Lauderhill, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach. Other finalists include Stamford, Conn., and Cottage Grove, Ore.

"It's an effort to recognize communities where people are working together in a proactive, thoughtful and constructive way," said Chris Gates, president of the NCL.

All finalists are asked to send a delegation to the June 10-12 final selection competition in Atlanta. Judges will hear each group's pitch and then decide winners on June 12.

Clearwater is poised to send 17 or 18 people - possibly including a spoken-word poet from North Greenwood - to convince the NCL that they are the best.

"It's a three-day process that consists of a community expo where you showcase your city," said Doug Matthews, the public communications director for Clearwater. "Obviously, you want to have representatives indicative of the breadth of the partnership. You want to have the right people."

Clearwater hopes to win by focusing on three things: the Hispanic Outreach Center, the library's GOALS program (a youth reading and tutoring effort) and the revitalization of the North Greenwood area.

Each of those programs relies upon the joint efforts of businesses, city government employees and volunteers, a major criterion for award-winners.

"It's how the community as a whole gets together as a whole to solve a problem," said Matthews.

The National Civil League was created by Theodore Roosevelt in 1894 and has been giving out the All-America City Award since 1954. In addition to the awards, the NCL promotes good government by conducting research and publishing a quarterly journal.

The NCL designation does not mean a community is perfect, said Gates. But it is a boon to the city.

"This is a boost both internally and externally," said Gates. "This is the Good Housekeeping seal of approval for a community. It says this is a place where people worry more about solving problems than who gets the credit. Internally, it's a helpful reminder to a community that as tough as their challenges might be, that somebody from outside has recognized they are making progress and doing good things."

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FV SAYS: "they are making progress and doing good things?" Not in the rule of Terri's case. Clearwater doesn't deserve the equivalent of a good housekeeping seal of approval.

Terri's rehab money is gone and she's in isolation. What, 37 days now, since MARCH 29 / Monday pm

[cyn -- This is NOT the Mother's Day present this city should be giving one of it's most patient mothers.]

[cyn]

posted for floriduh voter:

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ALL AMERICAN "PITY".

If Clearwater wants good PR, we can deliver to them bad PR. Shame on them is the way I see it. They don't deserve to be all american city.

Here are the contact numbers:

City of Clearwater Press Relations: DOUG MATTHEWS #727-562-4661

National Civil League web site: www.ncl.org with a special section on the Top 30 Cities in the Running. EMAIL FOR NCL: gchandler@ncl.org

Thanks in advance. FV

[cyn]

fv posts #399 & 400 on 5/4/4 give back ground info and requested action on this -- http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1120621/posts?q=1&&page=400

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Can you do one simple project for me that would be a major help.

CITY OF CLEARWATER IS POLISHING ITS IMAGE FOR A CONTEST TO BE THE ALL AMERICAN CITY.

I have the phone numbers for the City of Clearwater's Communication Director: DOUG MATTHEWS: PH #727-562-4661 [this is the official contact # and is the ONLY # that should be used!]

*** Please forward this email to your friends to contact Doug Matthews and tell him Clearwater's chances of winning as All American City are slim and none because of Clearwater and Pinellas County's mistreatment of an INNOCENT WOMAN. They can fill in their own remarks beyond that.

IMPORTANT: It's KEY to state that you are not with the attorneys or Terri's family, but are a CONCERNED TAXPAYER FOR JUSTICE IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

[Moose4]

And even beyond the Terri Schiavo issue (which is more of a state issue than a city issue, but still reflects poorly on Clearwater), this is something that the city of Clearwater is probably wasting a pretty good-sized chunk of taxpayer money on. And for what? A press release, and the ability to put some placards under the "Clearwater City Limits" signs that says "ALL-AMERICAN CITY 2004."

}:-)4

[cyn]

This info from floriduh voter. (#400 of above link).

Prayerfully submitted to FR for our review and consideration for action. Excellence in policing? If that is keeping a woman's MOTHER from visiting her and putting lip gloss on her lips. She might choke, dontcha know.

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The contest is being run by the NATIONAL CIVIL LEAGUE out of Denver, Colorado.

The winner of the All American City Award is FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES, HUMAN RIGHTS, POLICING, etc.

Contact Info:
gchandler@ncl.org
Ph #303-571-4343
FX #303-571-4404

IMO, this is not a good year for Clearwater to be in the TOP THIRTY. CLEARWATER SHOULD LOSE THE COMPETITION hands down.

When those who want to contact the NCL do so, WE SHOULD BE CAREFUL NOT TO SLANDER THE CITY OF CLEARWATER AND TO JUST LAY OUT THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM. They have tried to starve Terri to death TWICE, the Judges have ignored the guardianship statutes and the Clearwater Police Dept. is investigating a criminal assault against Terri Schindler-Schiavo WHICH MAY SIMPLY BE A HOAX PERPETRATED BY the husband's attorney.

Hardly an All American City unless we are competing with the TALIBAN and Al Quaeda.

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**And for what? A press release, and the ability to put some placards under the "Clearwater City Limits" signs that says "ALL-AMERICAN CITY 2004."**

And the one underneath that says ALL AMERICAN CITY 2004 in Spanish.

[Ohioan from Florida]

Pinging to the latest Terri thread.

[Golden Gate]

Florida Map - (If it loads ok..)

[windchime]

Thank you, Ohioan from Florida!

[CindyDawg]

Terri can be the poster "child" for human rights. This might turn into something good.

[Golden Gate]

The Florida Fiasco Continues! * America,  Help Terri   -   Florida  Won't! * -  And Michael Still Want's Terri to Die!  -
In 1990, Terri did NOT just 'collaspe'. Two doctor's testified that Terri suffered a neck spinal cord injury, that was similar to a strangulation injury.
For 14 long years, Michael has used Terri as a legal pawn and cash cow.   And Michael continues to seek a court order to have Terri starved to death.
In 14 years, Terri was comatose only for several weeks, back in 1990.   Terri is NOT in a coma, and she is not 'terminally ill'.   And yet, she contiues to be isolated in a Hospice room.   Terri has been denied some basic care, and her estranged husband Michael has denied Terri the therapy and rehabilitaion he had promised the Court, and that has been recommended by several doctors, nurses, and therapists.
For all these years, Michaeal got the MONEY, and Terri got the 'shaft'!
This is not about some kind of 'dignified death, - this is about silencing a witness!

ISOLATION DAY 37     (Wed. May 5, 2004)
Days since Terri's husband has allowed her to see her family - 37
Days confined to a single Hospice room - 1,482

Photo 1:  We were young once, and so was Terri
Photo 2:  Terri in her wedding dress
    And now, - The Years of Neglect:
Photo 3:  BEFORE the malpractice suit and the guardianship hearings, Michael Schiavo made sure that his wife Terri was (fairly) well taken care of, and attractive.
Photo 4:  AFTER Michael S. had been awarded the big money in the malpractice suit, and the guardianship of Terri, - THEN "The Years of Neglect" REALLY began!   Photo 4 on the right, is a more recent photo of Terri and her mother, after the years that Michael S. has denied Terri the therapy, THAT he had promised in Court, and that several doctors, nurses, and therapists have suggested would be helpful to improve Terri's condition.

Pick & Click! *** If You are New to this Terri Situation, an Essential, Quick Intro =
Who is Terri Schindler-Schiavo? www.terrisfight.org/terri.html
Dentist blasts Terri Schiavo's care -- 5 teeth removed due to lack of cleaning
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | April 29, 2004 | Sarah Foster
Excellent Article & Thread - A lot of good Info & Photos in the first 40 Posts.
For Reading & Research, SEE Post #33 by FL_engineer

www.terrisfight.org = Terri's Fight . org

  Terri Schiavo's Bone Scan Report [Medical] =
    Indications of Trauma = Physical abuse or  osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis? - Nice Try, Euthanasia Attorney George Felos!
Article - Including Discussion of Terri Schindler-Schiavo's Bone Scan Report
- by Diana Lynne - WorldNetDaily   (Post #23 by JustPiper)
2002-11-14   Motion called 'garbage' in right-to-die case - (actually, it is a "right-to-Kill" case
Husband seeks ruling on removing wife's feeding tube)

[pc93]

bump

[pc93]

bump

[cyn]

suppertime bump for Terri, who isn't given the swallowing tests she is supposed to get every 6 months or so.

thanks for your posts, Golden Gate.

[floriduh voter]

Thanks so much, cyn for posting this. We'll use the April 19 Daily Thread for the time being too? FV

Sorry if you've already been pinged here.

[floriduh voter]

Great map. Instead of spending tourist dollars in Pinellas County, AVOID THE PENINSULA with Clearwater, Largo, St. Petersburg and the beaches (like the plague).

Not all that many have consistently stood up for Terri locally, but THOUSANDS HAVE STOOD FOR TERRI AROUND THE WORLD.

[Ohioan from Florida]

Love the work you've done, GG! Top notch!

[cyn]

Good night, fv.

Sad good night bump for Terri. Mothers day coming up. Grinches are keeping Mrs. Schindler from her daughter, who needs her.

[windchime]

Bump!

[phenn]

Record of appeals against Judge George Greer's rulings:
http://www.zimp.org/greer.html

This is public record from WestLaw with no commentary or remarks added. Lengthy, but worth the read and worth circulating.

Clearwater as the model city? Not as long as our elected officials display such ineptitude and disregard for the law.

[floriduh voter]

They can find the best polish on the market to prepare for this competition. No special brand or amount of polish can REMOVE THE CORROSION, THE RUST, THE TARNISH of the POLICE, THE JUDICIARY, THE HOSPICE, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL, THE SO CALLED CIVIC LEADERS REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATS ALIKE. They are all players and CLEARWATER IS RUSTING FASTER THAN THE TITANIC as she sits at the bottom of the sea.

The bottom dwellers are right here in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.

PLEASE EMAIL the National Civil League, call or write them and CONTACT Doug Matthews of the City of Clearwater and advise him that they "forgot" about Terri - once again. What about her Civil Rights? What say you, Doug Matthews?????? Contact numbers are at the top of this thread.

I'll be copying to here saundra duffy's excellent letter to the NCL which is on another thread at this time. It's an excellent example of what needs to be done and this is all about an award that is undeserved and should not go to Clearwater, Florida whose police dept. are investigating a HOAX and as long as they do so, Terri is in ISOLATION from her parents, siblings and "people on the list kept by the rent-a-cop" that guards Terri from people that love her and care about her well being.

DAY 37 IN ISOLATION, IN WHAT AMOUNTS TO A JAIL CELL. Terri's been in a CELL for over ten years. WHY?