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| Lowville Lions Present Village With Check for Park Project, Still Seeking Donations to Reach Goal 03/08/17 11:00am |
Lowville with a check in the amount of $15,495, as a down payment to order the proposed clock for the park project being developed in the village. The project involves the vacant four corners lot at the main intersection of State Street and Dayan Street in the village. The property was the site of a 1999 fire and has been unoccupied since. The village took ownership of the property in 2015 and is moving forward with a planned parking area and green space. Village DPW crews could begin work on the project within the next few weeks, according to village Depart of Public Works Superintendent Tom Compo. The Lions Club has raised approximately $45,000 of the $60,000 goal, for the purchase of a four-faced pedestal clock tower, along with benches, planters and landscaping for the green area portion of the project. The clock, which costs about $30,000, will be equipped with a 'Town Crier' music feature. It will also include four bronze plaques acknowledging major contributors. The check presented by the Lions last week will allow the village to order the clock, which required a down payment of 50%, to ensure it will be ready when the park is expected to be completed in early June. The custom clock, made by Verdin Bells & Clocks in Cincinnati, Ohio, would be delivered approximately 90 days from the order date. Plans for the currently unnamed park include 18-21 parking spaces, lighting, and a green area. With the club over 75% of the way to raising their goal, Lions are still seeking donations from both individuals and businesses alike. The Lions became involved in the effort as they celebrate their 60th year of service to the community, and were looking for a legacy project. "We are asking people who haven't donated yet, or businesses that haven't used their donation budget yet, to consider making a donation to our project," Lowville Lions Club President Sheree Vora. "We would also like to reach out to Lowville alumni who may no longer live in the area but would like to donate to a legacy project beautifying their hometown," she added. Anyone making a donation will have their name read at the opening ceremony for the park, Mrs. Vora said. Below is a letter from the Lowville Lions Club explaining the project as well as a photo of the proposed clock and the printable form to submit a donation. |


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