Saltville Branch

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We had a similar situation here in Pwnnsylvania with the so-called Radnor 
trail.  Adjoining land owners fought it for years but finally lost out and the 
trail project went through.  The western most end is about three blocks from our 
home and I often pass it.  Like the rails to trails project reported by my 
friend in Northern New Jersey, even before it was "officially" opened it was 
frequented by dog owners and to quote my friend: "We all know why owners walk 
their dogs."

There is a similar rails to trails project on what was the old rail line from 
Savannah to Tybee Island, Georgia.  When we visited our son over the past few 
years we often passed one of the entrances to that trail.  The trail always 
seemed to be deserted.

Rails to trails projects remind me of the students who fought diligently for 
a class to be included in their college's curriculum regarding "black 
history".  They were so disruptive that the college finally caved in and at great 
expense provided such a class.  I guess you know the kick line.  Only a few 
students signed up for the class and as a result the much demanded class was 
unceremoniously dropped !

Neil K. Yerger
7 Farm Road
Wayne, PA 19087-3303

audreyly at aol.com
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