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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Names Ridgeline a National Recreational Trail On June 1, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne designated Eugene's Ridgeline Trail a National Recreational Trail. This year, 36 trails in 24 states received the designation, joining a network of over 900 trails encompassing more than 10,000 miles of trail. Each of the trails inducted into the National Recreation Trails System receives a certificate of designation and trail markers. Additionally, designated trails receive preferential consideration when being ranked for receipt of federal Recreational Trails Program grant funds. For more information contact Landscape Architect Philip Richardson at 682-4906 or philip.s.richardson@ci.eugene.or.us. Election 2006 Update No appeals to the ballot titles prepared by the City Attorney for the Library Local Option Levy and the Parks and Open Space General Obligation Bonds were filed during the appeal period. The measures will be certified to the ballot next week with the following captions: BONDS FOR PARKS, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE, and FOUR-YEAR LOCAL OPTION PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS. Measure numbers will be assigned following certification. The full titles including the captions, questions and summaries are available in the City Recorder’s Office and on the website under “City Highlights” at http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt. The City has received certified results of the May 16 Primary Election. City Council candidates advancing to the November General Election ballot are Alan Zelenka, Ward 3; George Poling, Ward 4; Mike Clark, Ward 5; and Jennifer Solomon, Ward 6. EWEB Commissioner candidates are Ron Farmer, Wards 4 and 5; and John Brown, At-Large. For more information, please contact City Recorder Mary Feldman at 682-8353. Friends of the Library Magazine Sale It's time for the Friends of Eugene Public Library's Magazine Sale - a favorite event for many local readers—and collage artists! On Sunday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Downtown Library, choose from thousands of gently-read, recent issues of popular magazines. You'll find magazines on all topics and for all ages—most for just 25¢ each. The selection includes magazines on cooking, gardening, travel, nature, news, science, home decor, finance, fashion, crafts, and many more. Vintage magazines are individually priced. The Magazine Sale is staffed entirely by volunteers, with all proceeds going to support Eugene Public Library programs and materials. All City-owned parking is free on Sundays. The Friends of Eugene Public Library is a non-profit membership organization that raises more than $75,000 annually to support Eugene Public Library projects. The Friends have funded children's programs, including Summer Reading; speakers and special events; the purchase of movies, audiobooks, and music CDs; and the start-up of the Bethel and Sheldon Branches and the new Downtown Library. Donations of gently-used, recent magazines (and books) may be dropped off at any Library location: the Downtown Library, in the lower level parking garage; the Rite-Aid next to the Sheldon Branch Library; or the Bethel Branch Library. For more information, call the Eugene Public Library at 682-5450. Two Pavement Preservation Projects Set to Start June 19 Two projects that will significantly preserve the existing transportation system are scheduled to begin Monday, June 19. th Wildish Construction has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to reconstruct Hilyard Street from 13 to thth 24 avenues and to overlay Patterson Street from East Broadway to 13 Avenue. The work on Hilyard EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 June 8, 2006