SEPTEMBER 1, 2000
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Natural Resources Summer Youth Crew
Program Reaches, its Tenth Year
By Justin Phillips
Along with the long, warm sum
mer days in Grand Ronde, an
other season with the Natural Re
sources Summer Youth Crew pro
gram comes to an end. Sighs of re
lief came across the youth crew on
their last day as they did final main
tenance procedures on Agency Creek
Park. What seemed liked the begin
ning yesterday is the end today.
Since 1990, the Tribe's Natural
Resources department and the Or
egon Youth Conservation Corps
(OYCC) came together to provide a
program to increase educational,
training and employment opportuni
ties for teens and to improve work
skills, teamwork, the sense of social
responsibility, appreciation of the
environment and self-esteem.
The Summer Youth Crew consisted
of Tribal members Brandon Robert
son and Torey Wakeland as well as
community members Ashley Buring,
Glen Wilds and Erik Fendal. Their
ages ranged from 14 to 17.
Under the direction of Youth Crew
Leader Heidi Rogers, the five teens
took to the field for eight weeks.
Projects on the reservation included
work done on Agency Creek Park,
Coast Creek Road, Yoncalla Creek,
Burton Creek and Elk Meadows.
"Agency Creek Park had part of the
trail washed out from winter flood
ing," said Rogers. "We had to re-route
the trail around the wash-out."
All together the youth crew cov
ered approximately ten miles of trails,
which included brush clearing, main
tenance and building new trails.
They even started building a trail for
the new archery site that will soon
be finished.
"I think that this has been one of
the best youth crews we have ever
had," said Jeff Baker, Biologist for
the Natural Resources department.
The hard labor put in this summer
may not last forever, but the new
friendships and memories that were
made will.
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The Natural Resources Summer Youth Crew poses for a picture at a
resting place made of logs at the Agency Creek Park. From left: Glen
Wilds, Erik Fendal, Torey Wakeland, Ashley Buring and Crew Leader Heidi
Rogers. Not pictured: Brandon Robertson. Photo by Justin Phillips
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN STAMPEDE RODEO
BOARD APPLICATION
WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD.
Applicant's Name:
Address:
Home Telephone Number: ( )
Work Telephone Number: ( )
1. Are you a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde?
Yes Roll Number No
2. Are you a staff member for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde?
Yes Position : - No
3. In what county do you live?
4. Do you serve on any other committee for the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde? Yes No
5. What can you contribute to insure the success of the Board?
Applicant's Signature.
Date "
Please complete this application and return it by Sept. 30, 2000 to:
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Spirit Mountain Stampede,
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
For further information please call Marvin Kimsey at (503) 879-5825.
EDUCATIONAL DAY USE PARK
The Tribe has created a five acre park with a half mile nature trail for day use
visits. Eventually, the park will contain education signs which will explain sub
jects from riparian areas to stream restoration. It will also have tags identify
ing the common plants of the area. ' , ,
Photo by Teresa Henry
DIRECTIONS:
Take Agency Creek Road about
6 miles (stay to the left on the tar);
when the pavement ends continue
to the right on the gravel.
There are three parking lots.
When driving those roads during
the weekdays, please use caution
and watch for log trucks.
If you have a CB, monitor channel
17, and observe mile marker signs.
The park is open to everyone.
Please do not litter and follow
the rules listed below.
DAY USE PARK RULES:
1. No fires within the park. However, portable gas, gasoline, charcoal, and oil
camp stoves may be used within the park if in a safe operating condition.
2. No firearms, sling shots, archery equipment, BB or pellet guns, or similar
devices in the park, trails or parking areas.
3. No hunting or trapping within the park. Fishing is allowed (Oregon Dept.
of Fish and Wildlife rules and regulations must be followed).
4. No picking or gathering of any plants (living or dead), or natural minerals.
5. No digging or excavating of soil and rocks or other naturally occurring
material.
6. No soliciting.
7. No obscene, indecent, abusive, or threatening language while in the park.
8. No motorized vehicles, horses, bikes, or any other device allowed on the
trails. Handicapped persons may use a wheelchair (may be motorized), and
or any other devices needed to help them access the trails.
9. No dogs are allowed in the park unless they are on a leash.
10. No overnight camping in the park, parking lots or trails, this shall include
the use of trailers, campers, motor homes and tents.
11. No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed in the park.
12. No littering. Garbage cans are for waste produced while using the park,
dumping of household waste or other waste will result in prosecution.
13. Park is open one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sun
set. Any violation of the preceding park regulations will be turned over to the
Yamhill. County Police for full prosecution.