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Recent Achievements
Lt to Rt: Mr. John Cooper, President of the MPNBC and Norma
Higgs, Treasurer of the Blockbuster Block Club.
On September 14, 2010 the Niagara
Beautification Commission held their annual
awards luncheon at the Polish Nook, 2242
Cudaback Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY to salute
Mr. Cooper and others for their hard work and
great achievement in fighting for the community
children for a replacement park. The South Jr.
Park is located at the corner of Portage Road and
Ferry Avenue, in the Niagara Falls, NY area.
Lt to Rt: Ruth Cooper, Mr. John Cooper, President and Rose
Hovivian Block Club members.
Lt to Rt: Marge Gillies - Chair of the Niagara Beautification
Commission, Mr. John Cooper - President of the MPNBC,
Norma Higgs - Treasurer for the Blockbusters Block Club and
Rose Hovivian Block Club member.
Niagara Beautification Commission Lunchean
Linda Gibbon, MPNBC Secretary
Several years ago - I admit I forgot just when - a playground
downtown disappeared in the night. Now, how does that happen,
that swings, slides and hoops, simply vanished from all sight.
Memorial Park Neighborhood Block Club was proud of that park. It's the place where the neighborhood played. They worked very hard to keep it there, and weren't surprised at the raid.
The block clubs knew where the playground went, and they were promised a park in its place.
But the years went by and nothing was done so they went to the City for space.
Still more years went by - and no park was seen. It took some "nudging" from NOAH to end this quest. A new playground was built for kids five to twelve. It's great for now - have to wait for the rest.
It is a great park - so colorful and bright. But all those years waiting for development - it just isn't right.
Memorial Park Neighborhood Block Club is as strong as ever. John Cooper is the leader now as Noreen has stepped back. They have new officers and plans and are meeting again, right at the NACC.
Thanks to all who played a role in opening this park. It was a long wait but worth it for the neighborhood. Now when we drive by and the the people about. We know it belongs - it feels right - and that is good.
Written By: Norma Higgs
Memorial Park Neighborhood Block Club was proud of that park. It's the place where the neighborhood played. They worked very hard to keep it there, and weren't surprised at the raid.
The block clubs knew where the playground went, and they were promised a park in its place.
But the years went by and nothing was done so they went to the City for space.
Still more years went by - and no park was seen. It took some "nudging" from NOAH to end this quest. A new playground was built for kids five to twelve. It's great for now - have to wait for the rest.
It is a great park - so colorful and bright. But all those years waiting for development - it just isn't right.
Memorial Park Neighborhood Block Club is as strong as ever. John Cooper is the leader now as Noreen has stepped back. They have new officers and plans and are meeting again, right at the NACC.
Thanks to all who played a role in opening this park. It was a long wait but worth it for the neighborhood. Now when we drive by and the the people about. We know it belongs - it feels right - and that is good.
Written By: Norma Higgs
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