The independent., May 03, 2000, Page 12, Image 12

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The INDEPENDENT, May 3, 2000______________________________________________
Volunteers working together cleaned and decorated Vernonia
Jamie Jones, Donna Gherke and Kathleen Griffin hauled, dug and planted at City Hall.
Jan and Bill Tschiggfrie first hung baskets on the bridge.
These are just a few of the dozens who thoroughly raked and cleaned Hawkins Park.
A thorough pressure washing prepared the bridge in advance.
City Councilor Mario Leonetti and Mario Jr. dumping a load of trash from an alley.
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lunch for the whole crowd to
enjoy when they knocked off at
1:00 p.m. Tables and chairs
were put out on the deck of the
Scout Cabin and a huge crowd
enjoyed barbecued hamburg­
ers, hot dogs, potato salad and
other great “picnic in the park”
foods.
The beautification project is­
n’t finished, either. More flow­
ers and trees are coming, cour­
tesy of Vernonia Pride and
SOLV. Additionally, new trash
receptacles are being made by
the wood shop class at Vernon­
ia High School. The design
also includes a planter on top
of each receptacle. Materials
for this project were funded by
SOLV, Vernonia Pride and the
Vernonia Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Anyone wanting to get in­
volved in these community ac­
tivities is more than welcome to
join the crowd. Call Genny
Fisher at 429-1204, or Shirlee City planner/attorney Julie Coontz and City Councilor Shirlee
Daughtry at 429-9002.
Daughtry prepared dirt, dug and planted at City Hall.