Historical June 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Operation Brightside’s Project BLITZ raised a cloud of dust again this year and left in its wake neater, safer and more attractive streets, alleys, and public areas. Over 70,000 volunteers swept, raked, shoveled, and planted more than 300,000 flowers.
And that comes to about 140,000 blistered green thumbs. BLITZ Day in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood (Region IV, Area A) had the best volunteer turnout ever with almost every block represented.
We had 20 new Block Captains for a total of 42. Beginning at 8 a.m., Sam Green and Karen Largen distributed tools, flowers, and over 800 Brightside trash bags along with a good deal of humor and encouragement. Glen May supervised the Boy Scouts from Troop 98 who cleaned and planted Four Corners Plaza. SDCC entered the Plaza in the Anheuser-Busch Special Projects Competition and took 2nd Prize for Best Beautification in our Region.
At noon, a large swarm of hungry workers descended on Four Corners Plaza to consume almost 750 delicious hot dogs which were grilled by Ray Bruen, Father Sampson, and others from St. Roch’s Church.
The hot dogs and cold sodas seemed to really hit the spot.
The day was filled with hard work and good clean (?) fun.
Many thanks to everyone who participated for their “labors of love.” That makes us all the winners!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1987.
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