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PROCLAMATION FOR KENWORTHY APPRECIATION DAY WHEREAS, the impact of the Kenworthy family on the City of Moscow began with Milburn Kenworthy, who came to town in 1917 and bought the Vandal Theater on Third Street and expanded to another theater on Main Street across from the Moscow Hotel; and WHEREAS, In 1925 Milburn Kenworthy purchased the Main Street building that would become the Kenworthy Theater and in 1935 he built the Nuart Theater; and WHEREAS, Judd Kenworthy, Milburn’s son, became active in the family businesses and Judd’s wife, Bethine, started her efforts in the property development business to help her father-in-law; and WHEREAS, with the departure of the Ford agency from downtown in the 1960’s the recognized the potential for the development of high quality office and commercial space in the half block between First and Second Streets on Washington in downtown Moscow, working with the architectural firm of Pritchard and Blanton to create a unique office development, complete with downtown parking and a pedestrian friendly breezeway, all enclosed by attractive landscaping and a brick enclosure that echoes other elements of downtown architecture; and WHEREAS, in 1974 the space between the theaters on Main Street was remodeled to suit Moscow’s, the first independent downtown bookstore, along with the development of Café Libre, Moscow’s first coffee house, foreshadowing the explosion of such urban amenities we enjoy in Moscow today; and WHEREAS, in 1979, Bethine Kenworthy worked with the City of Moscow to install an attractive brick design in the alley between Fifth and Sixth Streets behind the theaters, encouraging pedestrian traffic and access to the rear of Main Street buildings; and WHEREAS, the acquired the property at Sixth and Main Streets for renovation which became a travel agency and record store then a deli, later exclusively a travel agency and finally, a new Moscow restaurant, complete with sidewalk tables to watch the world go by; and WHEREAS, numerous other developments, including rescuing the former Garrett Freightlines Building and transforming it first into a restaurant and later into an attractive suite of offices and acquiring land and building convenient, attractive student apartments with extensive landscaping; and WHEREAS, it was Judd Kenworthy’s idea that the College of Art and Architecture should establish the Pritchard Gallery downtown; and WHEREAS, it was the Kenworthy family’s generosity that brought the contribution of the Kenworthy Theater to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization that is expanding the artistic world of downtown Moscow; and ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, the have emphasized in all of their development pedestrian access, landscaping and harmonious relationships to Moscow’s built environment and intend to continue that creativity in their residential developments in the City, along with paths and related amenities; and WHEREAS, the City of Moscow and its citizens have been enriched by the creativity and vision of Milburn Kenworthy, Beth Kenworthy, Judd Kenworthy, and now, their children, Brian and Kimberly; and WHEREAS, the City of Moscow is enhanced by the vision and energy of the Kenworthy family over the many years of commitment to attractive urban development within the City; and WHEREAS, The City of Moscow and Paradise Path Task Force believe that such contributions are important to the urban fabric of Moscow and effective commercial development, including the ability to ‘find’ great spaces for effective, attractive additions that connect people and places in Moscow. NOW THEREFORE, I, Nancy Chaney, Mayor of the City of Moscow, Idaho, do hereby proclaim the 25th day of July, 2007, as Bethine Kenworthy and Kenworthy Family Appreciation Day and encourage every citizen to enjoy the celebration and unveiling of the Paradise Path Draft Plan for future path development in and around Moscow and honoring the Kenworthy Family at Berman Creekside Park on the Paradise Path, north of Styner Avenue. I encourage everyone to enjoy the festivities honoring Beth Kenworthy for her many years of work in the private sector, for her anticipation of “smart growth” and for her devotion to good design, making Moscow a richer, more welcoming and more vibrant community. DATED this 25th day of July, 2007. Nancy Chaney, Mayor