Viewpoints
White Cliff a multi-usage
facility
By Gretchen Klein
September 21, 2006
Thursday
There is a big decision in the near future when voters go to
the polls October 3rd to decide on the proposition 1 - Half Cent
Sales Tax for the White Cliff Project. The reality is that this
is only .50 on every $100 we spend. The White Cliff Project has
been a multigenerational collaboration between the Senior Center,
First City Players, Ketchikan Ballet Studio, and Ketchikan Arts
and Humanities Council to plan and restore a facility to serve
a variety of purposes under one roof.
The S.E Center at 1016 Water
Street has been a blessing and served its purpose for several
decades. We have an opportunity decide to give our seniors an
upgraded venue to enjoy their golden years. The White Cliff Building
has pros and cons. Realizing how important the decision will
be to the community I invite you to think about the following
when you make your decision in the near future.
The White Cliff Center Facility
creates a multi-usage facility for varieties organizations. This
includes better parking, an updated commercial kitchen, and spacious
areas for all the wonderful activities, and programs for the
seniors. It may entice many baby boomers to stay in Ketchikan.
It appears that some of our aging population leave because they
want one stop convenience during their golden years. The S.E.
Senior Center, Care Coordinator, and Alaska Community Services
could all could expand their programs at this new site.
This being said, I invite you to review the following:
The Facility Opportunities
at White Cliff Center:
- Parking that is on one level
and parking not dangerous angled especially in the winter months
- Easy access for people with
special needs or wheelchairs
- Quiet Space for the seniors
- Hot meals in a new commercial
kitchen
- Conference areas for weekly
and monthly meetings
- Intergenerational Events
- Yearly Banquets and Special
Events
- Space for card games, pool
and puzzle tables
- Wood shop, arts and crafts
area, and painting classes
- Educational, Exercise, Dance,
and Travel Workshops
Thank you,
Gretchen Klein
Ketchikan, AK - USA
About: Gretchen Klein is the Director of Ketchikan Youth Court
and Ketchikan Program Coordinator for Alaska Community Services.
On the Web:
Proposition 1 - Sales Tax Increase:
For the full text of Ordinance No. 1403 click here
http://borough.ketchikan.ak.us/clerks/documents/1403.pdf
Proposition 2 - Bonds: For
the full text of Ordinance No. 1404 click here
http://borough.ketchikan.ak.us/clerks/documents/1404.pdf
White Cliff Project
http://www.ketchikanarts.org/whitecliff
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