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City reports on Borscht Lights, turf fields and honors K9 Pax at council meeting
Summary
City parks staff reviewed Borscht Lights revenues and vandalism, updated council on nearly completed turf field projects at Wheeler and Field 2, and Centralia Police formally celebrated the retirement of K9 Pax with statistics on seizures and deployments.
Parks and city staff gave multiple community updates at Wednesday’s Centralia City Council meeting, including results from the Borscht Lights holiday event, the near‑completion of synthetic turf work at Wheeler Field and Field 2, and a ceremonial retirement for Centralia Police Department K9 Pax.
Amy Buckler, deputy city manager and parks director, said the Borscht Lights program drew about 7,000 cars this season and raised nearly $57,000. Nearly $44,000 will go to a park construction fund for playgrounds, roads and new displays, about $8,000 will…
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