Amador County – Ione community groups, city staff and even an Eagle Scout project have been working on improvements at Howard Park, with some completed, and others still in process, in preparation for next weekend’s Ione Homecoming. City Manager Kim Kerr described the projects in a report Tuesday to the Ione Recreation Commission, whose members were scheduled to meet Tuesday. Kerr in the report said city staff has been working with community groups at Howard Park, and completed electrical upgrades and lighting projects. They have also repaired, painted and replaced at various areas such as the amphitheater, booths, petting zoo and benches & tables in the carnival and booth areas. Kerr said “replacement of the petting zoo area is an Eagle Scout project” that was expected to be completed Monday (April 24th). 3 groups were planning to work at Howard Park, including last weekend and this Saturday (May 1st). Last weekend, the Ione Picnic Association and Rotary of Ione were planning to clean up and get the park ready for Ione Homecoming, scheduled for May 7th and 8th. The Church of Latter Day Saints plans to work this Saturday in Evalynn Bishop Hall and the booth area. The electrical upgrades, which included fixes to “lighting behind Evalynn Bishop Hall, cost $11,070,” Kerr said, “and the city will receive a $2,000 donation from the Ione Picnic Association.” Repair of an electric panel and installation on an exterior electrical outlet at the hall cost $750. Ed Hughes Memorial Arena “also received an electronic system to activate lights,” at a cost of $2,930, plus $125 for a telephone line activation. Kerr said the city will be purchasing materials to repair and paint the petting zoo and booth areas, with an estimated cost of $3,000. The Ione Recreation Commission is Chairman Russ Baldwin, and commissioners Rosemary Johnson, Laurie Lord, Sue Priest and Fraser West. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 02:58
Howard Park Gets Repairs From City, Community, Eagle Scout Project
Amador County – Ione community groups, city staff and even an Eagle Scout project have been working on improvements at Howard Park, with some completed, and others still in process, in preparation for next weekend’s Ione Homecoming. City Manager Kim Kerr described the projects in a report Tuesday to the Ione Recreation Commission, whose members were scheduled to meet Tuesday. Kerr in the report said city staff has been working with community groups at Howard Park, and completed electrical upgrades and lighting projects. They have also repaired, painted and replaced at various areas such as the amphitheater, booths, petting zoo and benches & tables in the carnival and booth areas. Kerr said “replacement of the petting zoo area is an Eagle Scout project” that was expected to be completed Monday (April 24th). 3 groups were planning to work at Howard Park, including last weekend and this Saturday (May 1st). Last weekend, the Ione Picnic Association and Rotary of Ione were planning to clean up and get the park ready for Ione Homecoming, scheduled for May 7th and 8th. The Church of Latter Day Saints plans to work this Saturday in Evalynn Bishop Hall and the booth area. The electrical upgrades, which included fixes to “lighting behind Evalynn Bishop Hall, cost $11,070,” Kerr said, “and the city will receive a $2,000 donation from the Ione Picnic Association.” Repair of an electric panel and installation on an exterior electrical outlet at the hall cost $750. Ed Hughes Memorial Arena “also received an electronic system to activate lights,” at a cost of $2,930, plus $125 for a telephone line activation. Kerr said the city will be purchasing materials to repair and paint the petting zoo and booth areas, with an estimated cost of $3,000. The Ione Recreation Commission is Chairman Russ Baldwin, and commissioners Rosemary Johnson, Laurie Lord, Sue Priest and Fraser West. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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