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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Visionaries,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I had not resumed my occasional unofficial,
personal comments to this list serve as a city council member because I was
really despondent about V2020 and the general tone/obsession/whatever... But I
have a more hopeful view right now. Why? I'm not sure. I just do. Hope is good.
</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>So, a few random comments about what's coming up
and how you can get your oar in the water about city issues:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>City Council
Meetings</STRONG>:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Monday night, October 4, we have what has got to be
the shortest regular Council agenda I have EVER seen! I really don't know
why, because there's plenty flying around out there... but tune in immediately
at 7 because the Proclamation for Human Rights Week, the consent agenda and the
park-naming policy is all there is! Maybe we can say the Pledge of Allegiance
veeerrrryy slowly and make the meeting a little longer...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Human Rights Week:</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>October 4-11 will be designated by the Mayor Monday
night as Human Rights Week, part of a national effort in cooperation with
other cities and the National League of Cities to raise awareness of Human
Rights issues, the value of civility and tolerance, what citizens can do to keep
Moscow the welcoming place it generally is, and how to bring concerns to the
attention of the City.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>WEDNESDAY from 5-7 PM in the Council Chambers,
there will be an Open House to meet the new Human Rights Commissioners and talk
about human rights issues. It will be informal and Chairman Toney Driver plans
to have some nice light refreshments to make the whole thing a congenial event.
This Commission is a great collection of talent: we are looking forward to their
projects, including a sseries of social justice lectures and presentations
beginning in December, inspired by the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights. The
first lecture will focus on the right to health care and the challenge our
society faces to meet health care needs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you would like to check out the UN Declaration
of Human Rights, you can find it at <A
href="http://www.unhchr/udhr/">www.unhchr/udhr/</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Paradise Path Task
Force</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bravo, Katrina Berman and Family, the Palouse Land
Trust, the Paradise Path Task Force and the City of Moscow! Great grand opening
at Berman Creekside Park, just north of Styner Avenue last Saturday! If you
didn't make it Saturday, stop by soon because the flowers are
stunning!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Drop by this newest piece of the Paradise Path.
Mrs. Berman said it well at the opening when she said that she liked the park
because it has brought so many parts of the community together. The Lions Club
helped, Nils Peterson and friends built a fabulous post and beam picnic shelter,
UI sculpture students have made wonderful scuptural additions to the park, a
terrific set of interpretive materials enhances the experience and the handicap
accessible sensory garden, the butterfly garden and the wetland garden
options... well done, Paradise Park Task Force and City of Moscow staff who keep
this gem in the beautiful condition we are enjoying!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Don't forget the October 20 planning
session for the park out on North Polk!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Moscow Arts Commission: Excitement on the
horizon!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Save the date. October 21 the Commission will be
hosting the Mayor's Art Awards. Very important and promises to be a very
enjoyable affair to honor Moscow's best and brightest in the arts
community.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All the best for a great week for all the
visionaries,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Linda Pall</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Moscow City Council</FONT></DIV>
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