The Middleport Outdoor Playground committee has installed two Saddle Mates at the MOP. They are Duckie, a duck, and Scooter, a motorcycle. They were purchased with funding from local organizations, community members and businesses. Passersby may have noticed a beautiful new bench under the tree in the garden near the Geraldine Lupo monument, generously donated by Ridge Road Express.
The MOP Committee has received their 501 (C) (3) status. All of the donations will now be going toward improvements to the playground. The MOPC will be sending out a letter in November asking for donations for work planned for 2010. Volunteers are planning continued improvements and ongoing maintenance. All meetings were held this summer but after the fund drive this fall, membership will stay in touch to plan for the upkeep and any additions to the playground in 2010. There are many ideas planned for MOP but performing them depends on the donations. The MOP committee wishes to thank the Middleport community for all its support.
