Past recepients of the Niagara Beautification Commission SPOTLIGHT AWARD include THE RED COACH INN in December 2007 and CELENZA FLORIST in January 2008.The selection for the month of February 2008 is ECONO LODGE AT THE FALLS, 5919 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, New York.

The Econo Lodge At The Falls has received top honors for excellence from its parent company for three consecutive years.The Econo Lodge has been in the Rizek family since 1979 when it was known as the Thunder Water Motel and later, as the Scottish Inn.

Galeb Rizek is the present owner and manager and recalls working on weekends as a kid. He always thought of himself as the "ideas guy" as even then, he could see a lot of investment potential. "It is important to have something to be proud of" in his philosophy and he believes the outside should reflect the inside. Landscaping is an important part of the plans and in the spring, more than fifty yards of mulch is needed to being the flower beds and planters into bloom.

The courtyard includes both a garden pond and swimming pool as well as a family oriented playground. A second floor addition updated the facade a few years ago. Special Senior Rooms also include large button remotes & telephones, in-room coffee maker, bathtub rail, iron/board, microwave & refrigerator.

Children stay free in same room with parents. Daily Newspapers and continental breakfast are available at the Front Desk Lobby area. Free "Easy Care" frequent guest rewards programisavailable for each guest. Non-smoking, disabled accessible rooms are also available. Discounts are available for AARP, AAA, CAA, Corporate and other special rates.

The Econo Lodge at the Falls offers an attractive environment with clean, quiet, comfortable and convenient Lodging at an affordable price.Theie motto, according to the website is "Spend a night, not a fortune".

Since the award was presented in February, it was necessary to hold the event inside the lobby area where a beautiful photograph of the courtyard hangs just inside the entrance. (see photos) . There were several guests registered even during the "off season" winter weather.

As President of the Niagara Falls Boulevard Business Association, Mr. Rizek works hard to make the "hotel strip" a clean and neat gateway to Niagara Falls. His staff is trained to direct guests to area restaurants, shopping sightseeing destinations and area events.

The "spotlight" will be displayed in the window during the month of February 2008 in appreciation for helping to keep Niagara Falls beautiful.

On hand for the presentation to Galeb Rizek were City Councilman Christopher Robins, who brought his two young boys with him, Marge Gillies, NBC Chair and member Patsy MacKenna. Also on hand were Trudy Christman and Debbie MacKay the current SPOTLIGHT Committee Members and yours truly who was the photographer. Peggy Addoms, the third Committee member, arrived just minutes after the photos were taken. This presentation marks the final selection for the current three member award selection committee. A new group of volunteers will choose the March, April and May SPOTLIGHT winners.

Watch for future "spotlight" winners in the coming months.The Niagara Beautification Commission is dedicated to the future of Niagara Falls and each of its volunteer members believe that beauty and success go hand in hand in a thriving community.

Econo Lodge
5919 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14304
Tel: 716 283-1100
Reservations: 1 800-273-5257
FAX: 716 283-2150
www.EconoLodgeAtTheFalls.com
Email: Res@Econolodgeatthefalls.com

Niagara Beautification Commission
P.O.Box 1945
1609 Main Street
Niagara Falls, New York 14304
716 285-5030