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Down To Earth archive for Oct. 31, 2008

FRIDAY, OCT. 31, 2008

Friday Quote

Sierra Club Endorsement “We believe Senator Obama is the change our nation needs – he is the change we need, the leader who will put America on the path to a clean energy economy that will create and keep millions of jobs, spur innovation and…

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Long promised road

The contentious Sand Creek Byway had its kickoff yesterday, a 2.1-mile, $98 million highway to provide a direct traffic route around downtown Sandpoint, Idaho. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter at his keynote address. “They ought to name this project perseverance. This is an economic artery for…

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Pumpkin boogie

Daily Tip # 355 Smashing pumpkins aren’t played out, baby. So after the Halloween spirit leaves, put it to use by adding it to your compost pile, rather than landfilling a collapsing Jack-o-Lantern. With all the leaves falling, the timing is perfect and just let…

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Pedals 2 People meeting

Tomorrow night from 5-7pm, Pedals 2 People will hold their annual public meeting and potluck. The Spokane non-profit organization deserves much credit for the rising growth of cycling in this community. For the uninitiated, their mission state statement reads “We believe that the bicycle is…

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