Historical February–March 2001 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Every year, thousands of volunteers throughout the city of St. Louis rally to the Blitz Day call for service and do a superb job of cleaning alleys and vacant lots, storm sewer openings and other potential hazards in our community. Skinker DeBaliviere has an unblemished record for rising to the occasion with motivated and caring volunteers who work hard and leave the community sparkling after a hard morning’s work. Plans for this year’s Blitz are underway. Committee chairman Andy Cross hopes to supplement our loyal cadre of block captains with many new volunteers and with a large contingent of youthful helpers.
If you are new to the City or to the neighborhood (or both) Blitz Day provides the opportunity to see citizen action and volunteerism at its finest. And it is a good way to get outside after a long winter and meet your neighbors. Volunteers will rally at 8:30 a.m. in Four Corners Park and be assigned to Blitz Teams to sweep (literally and figuratively) up and down the alleys and to clean up the debris that has accumulated over the winter.
After a hard morning’s work, -they will return to Four Corners Park, where hotdogs and more will be served along with hearty helpings of bonhomie and good will.
A planning meeting for this year’s Blitz Is set for Saturday, February 24’h.
A detailed flyer will follow soon thereafter. Be on the lookout for more information or call 862-5122 to learn how you can get involved.
The Blitz Day flyer will also include information about trash pickup, bulk trash pickup and guidelines, hazardous materials and more. Meanwhile, if you have any questions you can call 6224800 or the Council office at 862-5122.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2001.
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Archival transcription note: Article rally time 8:30 a.m. differs from calendar 8:00 a.m. Both source times preserved.
Original source: SD_Times2001_02.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
