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At 10:10 AM 11/6/96 -800, rforce@belle.lib.uidaho.edu wrote:
> For more than 10 years, citizens of the Palouse region have planned
>for and dreamed of a recreation and transportation link between Pullman
>and Moscow -- a path for families and individuals to use for bicycling,
>walking, jogging and more. A route allowing travelers to leave cities for
>a few miles to enjoy the peaceful countryside and nature up close, step by
>step.
> Now, thanks to a federal grant and the planned abandonment of a rail
>line between Pullman and Moscow by Palouse River Railroad, the path's
>reality is nearer than ever before. It will be built in summer of 1997 on
>the railroad closest to State Highway 8 which will be abandoned over the
>next few months. This will provide a safe, separated trail with 10' of
>paved surface.
> Citizens in Moscow and across Latah county must work together
>quickly with organizers in Whitman County and Pullman to raise up to
>$450,000 in private donations to cover local match and construction costs.
>Trail supporters have already pledged $2000,000 of that amount.
> This is the year to give to make this project a reality. Donations
>can be made directly to the University of Idaho Foundation or
>Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute in Moscow. Also accepting
>donations are the Pullman Civic Trust and WSU Foundation. Join your
>friends and neighbors in this community adventure, and follow the Bill
>Chipman Palouse Trail to completion!
>
>MaryAnn R. Boehmke,
>University of Idaho Library
>Phone:208-885-2513 or 885-6235,
>FAX: 208-885-6817
>Home: 509-332-5768
>E-mail: mab@uidaho.edu
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>Ron Force rforce@belle.lib.uidaho.edu
>Dean of Library Services (208)885-6534
>University Of Idaho fax: (208) 885-6817
>Moscow, ID 83844-2371
>
>"In America, anyone can become president. That's one of
> the risks you take."--Adlai Stevenson
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