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Preservationists continue to seek donations for Battle of Monterey Pass visitors area
So far nearly a quarter of $41,900 goal has been collected but economy is hampering efforts
February 26, 2011|By JENNIFER FITCH | waynesboro@herald-mail.com
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. — Proponents of a visitors area for the Battle of Monterey Pass are continuing to solicit donations but plan to re-evaluate their efforts in April.
So far, $10,216 has been privately contributed toward buying 0.8 of an acre near Rolando Woods Lions Club Park.
Preservationists are seeking to raise $41,900 to provide matching funds required to receive a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
"Right now, with the economy the way it is, with it sinking, I think that's a big reason we're not reaching our goal," said John Miller, a preservationist and historian.
So far nearly a quarter of $41,900 goal has been collected but economy is hampering efforts
February 26, 2011|By JENNIFER FITCH | waynesboro@herald-mail.com
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. — Proponents of a visitors area for the Battle of Monterey Pass are continuing to solicit donations but plan to re-evaluate their efforts in April.
So far, $10,216 has been privately contributed toward buying 0.8 of an acre near Rolando Woods Lions Club Park.
Preservationists are seeking to raise $41,900 to provide matching funds required to receive a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
"Right now, with the economy the way it is, with it sinking, I think that's a big reason we're not reaching our goal," said John Miller, a preservationist and historian.
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