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FERRY TRAIL
Bid for world class rail trail stuck in policital quagmire. Story in Spokesman-Review by Rich Landers
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SHIFTING GEARS
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Ferry County Rail Trail Partners, members and supporters march in Republic Prospectors Day parade. A fun Prospectors Day Parade in Republic punctuated by an impromptu visit from Students from St. Paul School out of Concord NH. The group are on a seven-week cycling expedition, 3,500miles across the United States to raise $100,000 to donate to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Good luck gang and thank for stopping in! More info at: http://www.spscyclists2009.org |
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 Ferry County Rail Trail Partners, members and supporters march in Curlew Barrel Days parade. A fun day! Bikers, walkers, bird watchers, cross country skiers, runners and even skate boarders – young and old alike - enjoyed showing support for the Ferry County Rail Trail and Rail Trail Partners by walking and riding in the Curlew Barrel Derby Days parade. After the days events a heavy rain even showed up to give north County a much needed and appreciated soaking. |
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Another vital Ferry County Rail Corridor may  go up for abandonment, could this too become a public use trail? Boundary business leaders and politicians are trying to keep one of the region's vital transportation links from running off the rails. After meeting earlier this year, stakeholders and local government officials are tackling the proposed derailment of the Kettle Falls International Railway (KFR), set to close in October. Read the story in the Weekender. Click HERE |
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Cross-country rider stops in Republic. Completes 3285 mile trip. Mike Petty, long distance bike rider, from Edinburgh, Scotland, road his bike down from Kelowna B.C., then up and over Wauconda pass then down into Republic and just caught the tail end of our FCRTP meeting. Then Michael camped at Thirteen Mile campground, rode down Hwy 21, and continued on his way to Boston, MA. He was impressed with how nice everyone is in Ferry County, how cheap the gas is, and how large the pickup trucks are. |
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| Update and Call-To-Action. The Ferry County Rail Trail Partners update and letter submitted to the Ferry County Commissioners. Click HERE Click HERE to see a working horse-friendly Rail Trail video Click HERE to see the FCRTP Safe Route to School presentation |
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| • Rail Banking Completed. The Ferry County Rail Trail Partners (FCRTP) are pleased to announce that the rail banking agreement has been signed by Ferry County and counter signed by Kettle Falls Railroad/OmniTrax. Click HERE | ||
| • What is the Ferry County rail trail? Click HERE | ||
| • Updated tally of public comments submitted by Ferry County residents to the Ferry County Commissioners. 188 non-motorized. 5 motorized. Click HERE | ||
| • Posters and other support materials. Click HERE | ||
| • Answers to common questions regarding railroad abandonment. Click HERE | ||
• Learn about rail banking. Click HERE |
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| • Express your concerns, questions, and comments. Click HERE | ||
Ferry County Trails Committee update: committee members still await minutes to be produced and made public from the first two meetings. The committee is currently drafting interim trail management suggestions to be presented to the Commissioners. The scope of this committee is to: “advise the Commissioners on use and management of the rail corridor”. VITAL: Please stay involved, attend these meetings and/or submit comments to this committee. It is critical the community stay involved as this committee deliberates and debates the best use of your corridor. 
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