A massive spring clean-up campaign for the area between Skinker and DeBaliviere will be held Saturday, April 18.
The campaign, which will involve the whole community is sponsored by the Rosedale-Skinker Improvement Association, the Washington Heights Neighbors and Washington University.
A group of volunteers from Washington University will join residents in cleaning up the accumulated trash in the alleys of the entire area from Skinker to DeBalviere to clean up the area behind their homes and have the trash ready for the trucks.
Residents in the 5700 blocks are presently organizing to coordinate the campaign in their area. They hope to work out some type of permanent solution to the unboarded apartments, derelict cars and sanitation problems. Watchdog resident committees will be set up to petition the city, the landlords and sanitation departments to help in keeping the area permanently clean.
The campaign is being coordinated with an environmental teach-in planned at Washington University planned at Washington University April 22 and with the normal spring clean-up activities of the Washington Heights Neighbors and Rosedale-Skinker Improvement Association. The teach-in is open to the public. The Student Activities Committee at the University has pledged its full support.
A free truck pick-up is planned for hauling larger items. Booths ranging from a flower stall for the Day Care Center Board and an information booth on the care of property will be set up and refreshments will be provided for the volunteers. Residents are expected to clean up the area behind their homes and have the trash ready for the trucks.
Hamilton School children will sponsor a poster campaign to inform neighborhood residents of the event. Flyers giving more detailed information will be distributed previous to the clean-up. Anyone who wishes to volunteer, who needs more information, or who would like to suggest ideas for the campaign should call Ray Taylor — Washington Heights — 863-6273; or Norbert Budde -Rosedale-Skinker, or Mrs. Kitty Madison, Washington University, 862-0100, ext. 3583.
