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The INDEPENDENT, October 16, 2003 Page 13 Verboort area roads re-open with new roundabout intersections The newly-rebuilt sections of Martin, Verboort and Cornelius- Schefflin Roads, north of Cor nelius, have been re-opened following a four-month closure to construct major safety im provements. Traffic round abouts have been built at the intersections of Verboort and Cornelius-Schefflin Road and U in g h e is e r 2-4-6 S piral W ire F lange H ead • S uction H oses A daptors - 3/16” to 2" B ulk O il P roducts x S fc . 2KSwsnBM6 W 503-324-9808 Pub & Restaurant VISA - M C - A TM Access COCKTAILS • BEER FOOD, KEGS & ICE TO GO Lunch & Dinner Daily 11:00 am - Closing B re a k fa s t Sat-Sun 9 am - Noon B IN G O Wash...$1.00 Dry...250 CASH PRIZES!! 180 S. M ain St. Banks, Oregon CLOSED MONDAYS 47100 N W Sunset Hwy. Manning • 324-4848 SUNDAYS 5-8 PM All Lottery Games Verboort Road and Martin- Marsh Roads to improve the safety and flow of traffic at these intersections, making it easier for different types of ve hicles to travel throughout the corridor. A roundabout, for those un familiar with the design, is a cir cular intersection that allows traffic flow in one direction around a central island, uses yield control at entrances, and gives priority to vehicles inside. Time-proven and very popular in Europe and the eastern U.S., the design naturally produces lower speeds, fewer conflict points and much safer opera tion. In addition to the round abouts, improvements were made to Martin Road south of Verboort Road. Funding for this project came from the Wash ington County Major Streets Transportation Improvement Program, most recently ap proved by voters in 1995. Roundabouts were the Cut-up and Clean-up ■ STIHL Woodcutter s Purchase a select chain saw and get this Woodcutter s Kit* - with the carry ing case, Stihl cap and spare chain choice of citizens and property owners who served on the Pro ject Advisory Committee, for several reasons - safety, traffic flow, minimizing agricultural and environmental impacts, and price (lower construction and maintenance costs and no electric signals to maintain). Driving through the round abouts is simple. Drivers should slow down as they ap proach and yield to traffic that is already in the circle. Once in the roundabout you have the right-of-way; look for your desti- nation and exit the circle; if you miss it, you can drive around and take it the next time. The roundabouts are de signed to handle large vehicles, such as trucks and farm equip ment, with sufficient pavement width to accommodate them. Farmers on the PAC were in fa vor of them because a round about eliminates the need to come to a complete stop, as they must at a normal intersec tion, and they could make the “corners” without turning into an oncoming traffic lane. Family bike ride set for B-V Trail River City Bicycles is spon soring a Banks-Vernonia State Trail Family Bike Ride on Sun day, October 19, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This moderate, 16-mile ride is especially designed for par ents with small children (in trail ers, on tag-along bikes or on their own bikes). Discover the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, a multi-use regional trail winding its way along an abandoned railroad between Banks and Vernonia. The trail is partially paved and partially hard-packed grav el, so mountain or hybrid bikes are recommended. Helmets are required. From westbound Hwy. 26, turn right on Fisher Rd., go up the hill and turn right at the bend. For more information, call 360-573-5059. Friends of Banks- Vernonia Trail hold annual meeting The annual meeting of the Friends of Banks-Vernonia Trail, Inc. will be held Thurs day, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brown Derby Restau rant, 181 S. Main Street, in Banks. The purpose of the meet ing is to elect directors for 2004-2006, officers for 2003- 2004 and address any other business brought to the meeting. W ith purcha»« of selected chain saws w ith 14" bar This lig h tw e ig h t saw is designed fo r occasional w ood-cutting tasks around the home. Clean-Up with Powerful STIHL Hand-Held Trick or Treat Ba8 s Î Candy \ \ \ t Blowers Hurry! < J J Offer ends October 3 1, 2003 T hree M od els A vailable * $ • « d .a l .r for details S h o p p in g list M akeup C ostum es C andles H a llo w e e n ^ Costume Contest 1st Place $100.00 2nd Race $50.00 3rd place $25.00 Friday, Oct. 31st W A L L DAY Power Equipm ent 42425 N.YV. Banks Road, Banks 503-324-5221 S a tu rd a y 9 am -2 p m i
