Speakers form other areas of the city provided and interesting forum at the Washington Heights General Meeting on March 7, 1974.
A slide presentation by Macler Sheppard portrayed the development of the Jeff-Vander-Lou, Inc. , neighborhood group, as residents recognized the problems of their area, and leaders set priorities and established programs. Measured success has been gained in its seven year history.
Peter Pfeffer shared his experience and obvious pleasure in working with vacant and vandalized buildings in the Soulard area. Peter, and partner Bob, manage four buildings, screen tenants, and supervise the “Soulard Handyman” program, which employs retired handymen to perform repairs for elderly homeowners.
Joe Mensing, from our own neighborhood, spoke about his rehab work on two homes on Waterman.
Alderman John Roach added the necessary incentive for rehabilitation is both the market of potential buyers and the capital. He offered his help to buyers in obtaining financing.
The members also elected new officers to the Board of Washington Heights Neighbors.
President: Mike MaGrath
1st Vice President: George Bell
2nd Vice Pres.: George Brown
3rd Vice Pres.: Linda Vaughn
Recording Secretary: Frances Stadler
Corresponding Secretary: Mary Holmes
Treasurer: Blanche Reel
Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council Area Representatives
Area I Riley Rogers
Area II Joyce Barnard
Area III Shirley Polk
Originally published in The Paper, April 1974.
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