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August 24, 2004
The Saginaw Downtown Lions Club has completed the long-awaited fountain restoration at Lions Park in Downtown Saginaw. For the members of the club, this completes the last step in the major phases of the project that first began in mid-1990s when the club first approached the City of Saginaw to take over the parcel of land, which was once home to the Feige building. Many Saginawians remember the longtime Saginaw furniture landmark, which not only housed one of the oldest family operated furniture stores in the country, but also was noted by its unique pie-shape design, contoured to conform to the curve along E. Genesee Ave.
The Feige building was raised in September 1995 making way for the Lions Club to negotiate with the City of Saginaw to step in and develop the land into a beautiful urban park setting.
The club officially acquired the land in May 1998.
The fountains, located on the west end of the park, which last operated approximately 5 years prior to the Feige building being raised, became the focal point for the club after the initial phases of the park project were completed in 2000.
John Senyko, Lion member and Chairman of the Lions Park project since its inception, was on hand to see the fountain work completed.
"The final phase of this long process has now come and gone. The restored fountain really sets off the park."
Senyko indicated the restoration work included new electrical, new pumps, cement work, repainting of fountain exterior and basin, trimming of nearby trees and the removal of old, overgrown shrubs blocking the view of the fountain, with much of the labor donated by Park neighbor, Health Delivery, Inc.
"The Lions Club truly appreciates the help from Health Delivery, Inc. and all of the other businesses and private individuals who had a hand in making this project a reality. With the fountain in place and running, the park is now whole," Senyko added.
Club president, J.T. Holmes noted, "The Saginaw Downtown Lions Club is very pleased to have completed this restoration phrase of Lions Park. Lion John Senyko and his crew have worked extremely hard over the many years to bring this area back to be Saginaw's downtown showcase. The fountain is in its glory and the flowers are in full bloom."
"We invite all citizens of Saginaw to come and enjoy this beautiful park. For the citizens that work in the downtown area or if you are visiting the area we invite you to have lunch in the park and enjoy the sights," Holmes concluded.
Money raised for the park was contributed by the Frank N. Andersen Foundation, the Michael Jeffers Foundation, Citizens Bank and other corporate and private donors.
Lions Park is maintained by volunteers from the club and local citizens.
If you would like to donate any amount to the park for future plans and maintenance, please make out the tax-deductible donation to Saginaw Community Foundation and mail to:
Central City Gardens
C/O Saginaw Community Foundation
100 S. Jefferson Ave.
Suite 201
Saginaw, Michigan 48607
Please remember to include "Central City Gardens" on the Momo line of your check.
For more information about the club and membership opportunities, please visit the About Us, Photo Gallery and Maps sections of our website.