We had a wonderful turnout at the “Save Our Bay” meeting at Friendship Center on Tuesday, June 29. Thanks to all of you who came out to listen and express your views. The meeting, which featured representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers, was cordial and informative.
“Save Our Bay” Public Meeting
Public Meeting Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 7:30 pm
The Army Corp of Engineers stationed in Buffalo, NY has recently proposed the creation of wetlands by establishing dikes 2,000 feet out in the Maumee Bay directly behind the Point Place Gateway Lighthouse location and adjacent to Cullen Park. The proposed wetlands are in conflict with existing efforts, including plans that are presently in motion, to improve Cullen Park and the surrounding area. The citizens of our area have alternate plans for the area dating back to 1984.
An informational meeting concerning this proposal will be held on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at Friendship Park Community Center, 2930 131st Street in Point Place
A representative from the Army Corps of Engineers will present the proposal to the community.
All area residents are invited to attend the meeting.
There is a petition circulating asking to prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from creating these proposed wetlands. You can sign the petition by stopping by the Friendship Park Community Center prior to June 29.
Quack Race Results
Here are the official results of the Quack Race held at Cullen Park on Friday, June 11, 2010
| Place | Ticket no. | Winner | Prize |
| 1st | 0055 | Darla Ledington | Toshiba 34″ flat screen HDTV |
| 2nd | 1018 | Kitty Slight | Wii system with Sports Resort |
| 3rd | 0645 | Jolien Jacobs | Point Place Curves 1 year membership |
| 4th | 1257 | Gary Hawley | Back to Basics 1 hour massage |
| 5th | 1952 | S. Wodarski | Back to Basics 1 hour massage |
| 6th | 0354 | Mark Ehrenfried | Aero Garden planter from Ace Hardware |
| 7th | 1867 | Russ Burghardt | Texture Zone – 10 tanning sessions and lotion |
| 8th | 0644 | Jolien Jacobs | 3ft x 5ft flag from Flag Sales and Repair |
| 9th | 1898 | Shaun McNabb | Outback $25 certificate |
| 10th | 0675 | Paula Milkie | Outback $25 certificate |
| 11th | 1463 | Richard Boldt | Family Video $10 certificate |
| 12th | 0368 | Charles Condon | J-Cups Pizza $10 certificate |
Thanks to everyone who participated!
Point Place events this week
This Friday at Cullen Park:
Come out to Cullen Park this Friday – there are lots of things to do!
Barbecue
Kelly’s Catering will be providing mouth-watering barbecue from 4-8 pm
Quack Race
At 5 pm we will be having the big Quack Race, where 2,000 ducks will be competing in the water. There is still time to buy tickets for this fund-raiser. Tickets are available at Flag Sales and Repair, Curves, and CrossPoint Community Church. Prizes include: 32″ HD television, Wii System, and a free membership to Curves for one year!
Canoe Race
At 6 pm we will be having our annual canoe race. Teams of two will be competing tournament-style. Cost is $10 per team. Come early to register, or come just to watch!
Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 2
Our next PPBA board meeting is on Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00 pm at CrossPoint Community Church on Onondaga Ave.
Poem by our President
Gary W. Anderson, the PPBA President, has written this poem about Point Place:
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