Moscow Bridge Replacement Progress

WGN 14-70-07

 

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From: "gowdy@usa.com"
To: margaret.smith803@gmail.com; covered_bridge_crouse@yahoo.com
Sent: Fri, January 29, 2010 10:30:42 AM
Subject: Moscow Bridge

A quick update on the bridge. Dan Collom is supposed to come to Moscow with his crew and begin working on Monday, February 8th.

We are still raising funds as we forseen needing another $50,000 to complete the project. Certain items needs (bolts, timber, paint, etc. that may not get all donation) plus possible equipment rental.

We have collected $134,911.73 to date plus are using $200,000 of the $355,486 grant from Lilly/United Way (Fund). We can't get the remainning $155,486 until the project is completed. Total cash committed is $490,397.73.

Our next Restoration meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 10th in Moscow.

Also, check out http://www.portlandbolt.com/projectresume/coveredbridgeprojects.html.

Also watch of news release from Indiana Business Journal very soon. They have been in touch with Wayne Goodman, myself and others for a detail story - Larry