Thursday, May 18, 2006

AP News from the Traverse City Record-Eagle-Not for a million bucks: Michigan officials reject Meijer gift

AP News from the Traverse City Record-Eagle: "Not for a million bucks: Michigan officials reject Meijer gift

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (AP) -- When retail magnate Fred Meijer recently pledged $1 million toward the completion of White Pine Trail State Park, Michigan officials turned him down.

Meijer's offer was rejected because it hinged on adding his name to the 92-mile hiking and bicycling trail built on a former rail bed."

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