Dr. Jeff Bird: Thomas Park/Avondale and South Central Neighborhoods and the 8/Twelve Coalition
By Dr. Jeff Bird— MUNCIE, IN—The Thomas Park/Avondale and South Central neighborhoods have long had a special place in my life. Many of my cousins grew up in the neighborhood and attended Southview elementary, Wilson middle school and Muncie Southside high school. I grew up watching my father play slow pitch softball for Local 287 at Thomas Park, and looked forward to an ice-cold root beer at the BK root beer stand on Memorial Drive after his games. I then followed Dad in my young adulthood playing softball there for many years. I also helped coach my sons who often…
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