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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=609473802-16082009>Mark your calendars
for Saturday, October 17 and come to the festivities at the Tapteal Greenway
Annual Celebration for 2009! Join the Board of Directors, TGA members, and
friends for a delightful evening. Arrive promptly at 6 p.m. to enjoy a
breathtaking Kiona sunset, lovely music, tasty snacks, award-winning wines, and
other beverages provided by Tapteal Greenway.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=609473802-16082009>We will update you
on our efforts to build trails, restore native habitat and species, promote
environmental education, enhance recreational opportunities, and protect the
Amon Basin and Yakima River corridor. We'll also present the 2009
Tri-Cities Conservationist of the Year Award. Please join us for an event
to remember.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=609473802-16082009>We'll have a Silent
Auction fundraiser loaded with lots of gifts and surprises, and we'll raffle off
a prize generously donated by renowned photographer, John Clement. Invite
your friends! You do NOT need to be a Tapteal Greenway member to
attend.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=609473802-16082009>We are still looking
for Silent Auction items, so if you have an interesting item or service you'd be
willing to donate to this worthy cause, please call Kathy Dechter at 627-0950 or
e-mail her at <A
href="mailto:kdechter@charter.net">kdechter@charter.net</A>.</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>