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Octobex ~-l, 2000 <br /> CONTACT: Tim Rhay, Park Operations Supervisor, 682-4800 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> FINISHED SHELTER AT HENDRICKS PARK CELEBRATED NOVEMBER 4 <br /> The public is invited to enjoy the "new" picnic shelter at Hendricks Park at a celebration <br /> beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, at the shelter, located on the east side of the park, <br /> 2200 Summit Drive. The celebration will include refreshments, music and presentations on the <br /> history of the shelter. <br /> Work recently was completed on the F.M. Wilkins shelter, which two years ago was <br /> destroyed in a windstorm. Heavy winds toppled trees onto the shelter, leaving it in shambles. <br /> While the newly reconstructed. shelter has retained the character, aesthetics and design of the old <br /> shelter, it has some additional benefits it is stronger and has a "friendlier" feel with the addition <br /> of skylights. <br /> The $137,000 project was done by Dave McGuire of Prestige Builders under contract to <br /> the Eugene Public Works Department. <br /> Additional information on the picnic shelter and Hendricks Park can be found on t~ie_.~ <br /> Internet at www.ci.eugene.onus/pw/parks/hendricks. <br /> <br /> ~r. <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />