I grew up in New Mexico and used to go to "Cliff's" when it was "Uncle
Cliff's" and a hole in the wall. How sad. I'd like to see the original
story so I could write a letter.
Joylyn
Jennifer williams wrote:
> Mother: Park Snubbed Me For Breast-Feeding
>
> POSTED: 4:01 pm MDT June 28, 2005
> UPDATED: 4:43 pm MDT June 28, 2005
>
> A woman claims she was treated rudely by park employees while
> breastfeeding her baby.
>
> It happened at a company outing in May at Cliff's Amusement Park.
>
> She claims a manager told her she was exposing herself and said people
> were complaining. He said she needed to cover up with a blanket, go to
> the restroom to feed the child, or leave the park.
> Hi all,
> I was shocked to read this article on the Albuquerque, NM, news
> website this am. I'm writing a letter and asking others too. I thought
> this group would be interested.
> Jennifer Williams, CNM
>
>
>
>
>
> A woman claims she was treated rudely by park employees while
> breastfeeding her baby.
>
> It happened at a company outing in May at Cliff's Amusement Park.
>
> She claims a manager told her she was exposing herself and said people
> were complaining. He said she needed to cover up with a blanket, go to
> the restroom to feed the child, or leave the park.
>
> Park managers admit the incident happened, but not exactly as it was
> portrayed.
>
> Linda Hays is the general manager of Cliff's. She said that the park
> manager did ask the woman to cover herself or go to a more private
> location such as a rest room, but she claims the woman refused his
> suggestions.
>
> A state law indicates she had a right to do what she was doing, and
> Hays said that may be the case, but the park has a responsibility to
> others.
>
> "We're family friendly we've had women breastfeeding for over 45
> years," Hays said. "We've never had a problem because most women will
> breast feed their babies appropriately (by) covering themselves.
>
> So far, Hays said the park has received one call complaining about the
> policy.
>
>
>
> Cliff's Amusement Park
> 4800 Osuna Rd. NE at San Mateo
> Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-2314
> (505) 881-9373 Fax: (505) 881-7807
>
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