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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 2000)
Page 8 The INDEPENDENT, January 5, 2000 Vernonia and Banks residents review positive events of 1999 and ART PARROW, Vernonia Mayor, retired school superin tendent “The most important hap pening in Vernonia during the past year was the preparation of the city for the new millenni um. The renovation of the wa ter distribution system saves most of the 40 percent of water that was lost through leaking pipes. Preparation also includ ed the streetscape plan with new sidewalks, lights and trees; the construction of a new City Hall and library without us- ing citizen property tax dollars; the installation of the new bridge across Rock Creek on the linear park trail; and the many other civic projects com pleted. “What I would hope to see happening in 2000 is the repair and reconstruction of our city streets, along with the widen ing and straightening of Hwy. 47 from Staley’s through Ver nonia. This, however, is largely contingent upon the approval of the referendum of the tax re ceipts for street repairs and maintenance. Local tax dollars are not used for this purpose. “I would also like to see the empty commercial buildings on Bridge Street filled with thriving businesses that are supported by our local citizens, the re cruitment of clean industrial de velopment, and the completion of the linear trail to the lake area, connecting to a multi sports complex established there." Current receipts allow us to fix one short section per year while many more deteriorate. The increase would greatly en hance the City’s ability to do much more. MARY TOLONEN, Vernonia business owner MIKE PIHL, Vernonia log ging contractor “The new City Hall and Li brary, upgrading the water sys tem and putting in new side walks, rehabilitating the scout cabin; they’re all important and they improve the quality of life. Instead of everything down town being old and worn out, it looks good and gives people incentive to do more of the same. APRIL BAMBURG, 17, Ver nonia High School senior “1999 saw the cooperation of the various city departments, the Chamber of Commerce, Vernonia Pride, Friends of the Scout Cabin, business owners and individuals in bringing to completion the new City Hall complex and library and the Scout Cabin, as well as a new face for downtown streets. It truly demonstrated how one project can inspire others. “In 2000 I would like to see more facelifts throughout the downtown core which will draw more business, as well as a stronger, more involved Cham ber of Commerce.” “The most important thing that happened in Vernonia in 1999 was, I think, the rebuild ing of the Scout Cabin. It was nice to see our community pull together and achieve some thing that benefits everyone. “In 2000, I want to see the Linear Park completed from Anderson Park to the mill pond.” “In 2000 I would like to see Youth in Action’s goal of having the wheels park finished before the end of the year. I would also like to see that students have a place where they can hang out, a place where there are things to do that don’t in volve partying.” Banks man one of 12 in state honored for dedication to fitness David William Updyke of Banks was honored Dec. 16, 1999, at Banks Junior High School when he received one of twelve awards given state wide for significant contribution to the fitness and health of Ore gonians. The award was pre sented by Mayor Raymond Deeth and Superintendent of Schools Marilyn McGlasson, at a ceremony honoring Updyke’s dedicated service to Banks’ physical fitness and sports pro grams. Updyke was selected for the honor by the Oregon Governor’s Council and the League of Oregon Cities. Updyke explained that when the financially strapped district cut funding for the Banks Ju nior High School sports pro gram, he organized a volunteer program to keep it going during the past year. “I donated a min imum of ten hours a week to practice, plus game time,” he said. Volunteer work to benefit youth sports is not new to Up dyke, however. According to McGlasson, he has spearhead ed kindergarten-eighth grade youth programs in football, basketball and baseball for both boys and girls for the past eight years. m» Mayor's C tn ñ c tu Vitamins etc. 24 Hour Towing Auto & Truck A native of Banks and a graduate of Banks High School, Updyke and his wife, Carli, have two children in school. Carli is also a play ground assistant at school. 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