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"In the Historic Highway Transportation Log Cabin"
i Laurel, MT 59044
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November 17,2003 CITY OF LhUREL!
Dear Commultity Supporter:
The Laurel Chamber of Conmterce and the Friends of Canyon Creek are in the process of applying for the
Montana Lewis and Clark Bicentemfial Grants Program. This isa grant that is aimed at helping
communities that undertake Lewis and Clark -related projects in preparation for the 200-year a~miversar~
of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through Montana. This grant carries a maximum reward of $25,000 t~ ~
go towards Montana Lewis and Clark Bicentenmal projects. :
The projects that Laurel would like to have are two to three interp;etive panels tdhng the story o? tli~ L~wis
and Clark kistory in this ama, the h/story of the Nez Peree and the battle at Carryon Creek. and a panel with
a map of where these two sites are. bmother pan of the project is to have directional sigm directing the
traveler to the Canyon Creek Battle site. The interpretive panels will coincide with the ones thai Billings
GlendJve mid Livingston now have. Those traveling will be able to aCCess the information in each of the
communities while traveling this important trail.
Thc Laurel Chamber of Commerce Lewis and Clark Bicentermial Committee and the Friends of Canyon
Creek have partnered together on this project in order to get Laurel on board with the upcoming
Bicentennial events.
Please write a letter of support in our endeavor. Five points are being awarded for strong community ,
support. Points you may want to address in this letter are as follows (pick and choose as you see fit):
· On going benefits that Laurel could acquire as a result of receiving this grant,
· Totlrisll! POtential that Laurel WOuld ~eceive from having the panels as well as directional signs.
· Why you think that howls an impottant time for La~el to iget on beard with Lewis and Clark.
Bicente~mial projects. ~
° The importance of having signage to Canyon Creek. A
· The benefit of having beth the Lewis and Clark Trail and Nez Peree Trail go fl~rough Laurel and
the importance of telling these two stories.
· The need for those living here to be able to proudly display the history of these two events in
Laurel.
· Need for Laurel to compliment the panels in Billings and Livingst~ by being another impo~n{
stop for those traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail. C
· Your own great ideas!
Please address your letter to the Montana Lewis and Clark Bicantenmul Grm~ts Program, and marl it back~
to the Laurel Chamber of Commerca, 108 East Main, Laurel, MT 59044. Tiffs grant application has to be
complete and mailedin before December 15a'. Please send your letter of supporl as soon as possible.
Thank you for your help in this important opportunity for our connnmfity.
Sincerely,
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Conmtittee - Laurel Chamber of Commerce
Friends of Canyon Creek
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