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brush. A tall, bright orange fence pole is driven into the ground following the completion of cleaning
<br />activities and helps staff to locate the manhole in the future when brush has grown back up.
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<br />The actual cleaning process, known as hydro-cleaning, uses high-pressure water to scour pipe walls as
<br />well as turn a water-powered rotary root saw. The circular blades cut away roots and grease, enabling
<br />the line to flow properly. For more information about the summer "pull-in" program, contact Russ
<br />DeLess, Wastewater Maintenance supervisor, at 682-4838.
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<br />Summer Time!
<br />During the summer, many neighborhood associations host
<br />picnics, potlucks, ice cream socials, or other events. Building
<br />community is part of the mission of neighborhood
<br />associations.
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<br />Last Sunday, June 26, the Friendly Area Neighbors (FAN)
<br />had its annual summer picnic. FAN Board members Bob
<br />Johnson and Marv Glover greeted over 100 neighbors who
<br />came to enjoy the picnic, listen to some neighborhood
<br />musicians, and try their luck at winning door prizes and silent
<br />auctions. Because the picnic was sponsored by the
<br />association, participants were asked to sign in. A popular
<br />activity for participants (especially kids) is to find their home
<br />on the map of the neighborhood and "pin it." The event also featured tables with information from other
<br />organizations in the neighborhood and equipment and personnel from the City's Police and Fire and
<br />Emergency Services departments.
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<br />For more information on this or other neighborhood association events, contact Steve Norris,
<br />neighborhood liaison, Planning and Development Department, 682-5009 or via e-mail at
<br />steve, d. norris@ci, eugene, or. us.
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<br />Local Runninq Clubs Work Toqether to Restore Prefontaine Trail
<br />Last Saturday, June 25, a new running club joined the campaign to restore the Prefontaine Trail in Alton
<br />Baker Park. Volunteers from Eugene Running Company Club came out in the morning to help upgrade a
<br />segment of trail near the Cuthbert Amphitheatre, and the Oregon Track Club, the running club that has
<br />spearheaded the effort in partnership with the City of Eugene, took over the effort in the afternoon.
<br />Between the two clubs, 386 feet of trail to the north and 200 feet to the south of the amphitheatre was
<br />finished. Now, the only task that remains is topping the sturdy gravel base and crown of the trail with bark
<br />mulch. The two clubs are appealing to other
<br />interested community members to help with this
<br />ongoing effort to restore this popular, but worn,
<br />running trail that winds four miles through Alton
<br />Baker Park.
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<br />"We are very enthusiastic that the Eugene
<br />Running Company Club wants to be a part of
<br />the Pre's Trail restoration effort," says Bill
<br />Brigmon, Oregon Track Club and City parks
<br />volunteer (pictured at right on a newly
<br />renovated segment of Pre's Trail). "Literally,
<br />people by the thousands run out here. In order
<br />to continue to ensure that it remains usable, it is
<br />critical that we broaden the community
<br />participation in this project."
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<br />For more than a decade, Oregon Track Club has helped pay for and lay the bark for the Prefontaine
<br />Trail; but unfortunately, due to the increased needs of the trail, the funds are beginning to dwindle. Now,
<br />the group and the City are looking to extend the partnership to all trail users, including runners, joggers,
<br />and walkers, high school track programs, run organizers, and dog owners, in order to develop a long-
<br />term solution to the trail's ongoing maintenance needs. Other efforts to raise funds for the restoration
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
<br />June 30, 2005
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