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The little town of Elkton continues to impress us.
At this time of year when we often hear sad stories of budget-constricted cities, Elkton once again shows how it’s looked ahead to improve the livability of its riverside city.
Elkton plans to build a new city park, and it’s already landed most of the approximately $330,000 needed to build it.
The city went to various sources. The Port of Umpqua plans to fund an appraisal of the property; a state marine grant brought in $172,500; and a state parks grant is expected to provide $102,200.
On top of that, in the generous fashion of Elkton residents, the property owner has pledged to donate $50,000 from the sale of the land. That’s like a $50,000 discount on the property.
The park would be built on the site of the former recreational vehicle park known as Buzzards Bay on River Road, near the high school and the meandering Umpqua River.
Its name, of course, will be Alfred Tyson Park, in honor of the former mayor who governed the city for 24 years until retiring in 2006 at age 91. A boat ramp already exists at the location; the city will build restrooms and picnic and parking areas.
It ought to be a beautiful setting for a picnic after visiting one of the four wineries now located in Elkton, or the Elkton Community Education Center with its butterfly pavilion and evolving Fort Umpqua replica.
Plus, it will accommodate the growing number of local residents. Elkton turned up as the fastest-growing city in the county last year, with a 19.5 percent growth rate that brought the number of residents up to 245.
Mayor Rebecca Swearingen, who became the city’s youngest and first female mayor, is obviously doing a fine job of leading the city, even though the 26-year-old balances it with teaching preschool, taking college classes and raising her family.
It certainly helps that she has City Manager Linda Higgins running City Hall.
We get the idea Elkton is as idyllic as it looks from a drive along Highway 38 into the city, on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the wide, green Umpqua River flowing by.
This city even managed to put away $60,000 in federal timber safety net funds over the past few years so it can pave some streets. And it’s begun to designate some funding for maintaining a local cemetery in case the Lions Club volunteers can no longer do so in the future.
It’s no wonder why so many new residents have been attracted to this charming little town. It’s inspiring to see Elkton thriving.
At this time of year when we often hear sad stories of budget-constricted cities, Elkton once again shows how it’s looked ahead to improve the livability of its riverside city.
Elkton plans to build a new city park, and it’s already landed most of the approximately $330,000 needed to build it.
The city went to various sources. The Port of Umpqua plans to fund an appraisal of the property; a state marine grant brought in $172,500; and a state parks grant is expected to provide $102,200.
On top of that, in the generous fashion of Elkton residents, the property owner has pledged to donate $50,000 from the sale of the land. That’s like a $50,000 discount on the property.
The park would be built on the site of the former recreational vehicle park known as Buzzards Bay on River Road, near the high school and the meandering Umpqua River.
Its name, of course, will be Alfred Tyson Park, in honor of the former mayor who governed the city for 24 years until retiring in 2006 at age 91. A boat ramp already exists at the location; the city will build restrooms and picnic and parking areas.
It ought to be a beautiful setting for a picnic after visiting one of the four wineries now located in Elkton, or the Elkton Community Education Center with its butterfly pavilion and evolving Fort Umpqua replica.
Plus, it will accommodate the growing number of local residents. Elkton turned up as the fastest-growing city in the county last year, with a 19.5 percent growth rate that brought the number of residents up to 245.
Mayor Rebecca Swearingen, who became the city’s youngest and first female mayor, is obviously doing a fine job of leading the city, even though the 26-year-old balances it with teaching preschool, taking college classes and raising her family.
It certainly helps that she has City Manager Linda Higgins running City Hall.
We get the idea Elkton is as idyllic as it looks from a drive along Highway 38 into the city, on a sunny day with the light reflecting off the wide, green Umpqua River flowing by.
This city even managed to put away $60,000 in federal timber safety net funds over the past few years so it can pave some streets. And it’s begun to designate some funding for maintaining a local cemetery in case the Lions Club volunteers can no longer do so in the future.
It’s no wonder why so many new residents have been attracted to this charming little town. It’s inspiring to see Elkton thriving.
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