Murf Raquet's editorial on Virgil Phillips farm

[Charles Swift <charless@moscow.com>]

First of all a couple of corrections. Murf stated that Laird Park was a 
county park, however, that is a Forest Service Campground and there is no 
other county park in that area that I'm aware of. Also he forgot to mention 
Spring Valley Reservoir which I believe is a county park.

As to the merits of the plan to have the county develop and maintain the 
farm and without without having too much background, it seems like a 
reasonable idea to me. The county says 4H could use the farm. Murf says 
they can use the County fairgrounds in Moscow. If I were in 4H (or 4H 
parent) I would much rather do my stuff on a real farm! If the county's 
plan will provide some facilities and more access then I say go for it. 
Lord knows we could use a few more accessible open spaces around here. The 
expense does not seem huge if County Parks and Recreation can fit it into 
their budget. Existing facilities at other parks seems adequate if a bit 
"rustic" (I've hiked and bird watched at all the mentioned parks). Public 
hearings seem okay - maybe county commissioners can schedule an evening 
meeting as suggested - but I suspect there would be support for this plan.

Thanks, Charles.
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        Charles E. Swift	
         Moscow, Idaho
      charless@moscow.com
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