As I mentioned, I didnt know Mr. Bosket personally, however I had heard of him. The man helped people learn how to cut hair. Im going to bet he gave 100s or 1000s of free haircuts. I read how he cut black workers hair who were poor just so they looked presentable at work. That is amazing.
I am sure he spoke to troubled youth and even adults offering guidance. My understanding was he had several barber shops not just in Allentown.
I strongly feel his honoring should have been done much sooner. I cant help to think this is just a Mayor Tuerk rally to get more black votes in November. My memes are from feedback I have read and heard from citizens.
I guess what I am saying is that Matt Tuerk is not respected by the black, brown, and white communities and his efforts to gain favor are seen as fake and agenda driven. What has Matt Tuerk really done for anyone but himself and his posse on the 5th? Well, specific members of his posse.
Valania Park was recently renovated in 2023 and Gov. Shapiro came and did a big news press on it.
Obviously that wasnt the time to do a name change. The controversy that came about by the Parks and Rec committee stating the procedure for the name change was not appropriate made, has taken away from this event. Why didnt Tuerk or City Council check with the Parks and Rec Committee to make sure there wasnt a conflict?
Matt just bullying and doing whatever he wants made a special event turn into something not genuine. Im curious why couldnt Jackson St. Park be named after Mr. Bosket? Isnt that closer to where his barbershop was than Valania Park is? Jackson St. unless I am wrong is named because of the street it is on, so changing the name wouldnt be a big deal.
Well, now we have a newish park in Allentown. Good news we honored Clyde Bosket Sr. Bad news we erased the honoring of another esteemed Allentownian.
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Bob Ross is classic!!!! His painting is so true.
Growing up in East Allentown I am very familiar with Irving Street and Irving Park Pool. Now, Irving Park is named after a former student of mine, Andre Reed, a standout pro football player. Deserving honor, for sure.
I know Mr. Valania was a well respected Allentown educator who deserved his honor.
Never thought about it until now, but who was this person Mr/Mrs. Irving who was formerly honored by naming the park/pool after him/her? Anyone know?
Abe thank you for bringing light to this dedication. I wish i didnt have to agree with you but Mayor Tuerk didnt think this thru. Maybe, just maybe his heart was in the right place, but his brains werent.
I clearly remember the day the young guy was shot dead in that park during a basketball game.
Bullshit he's self-serving. What he didn't think it through to follow the rules either. Get lost you loser.
Well you can’t expect Mayor Matt would know about that daylight murder, he’s not from here.
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