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ARKANSAS NRCS
FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
1.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH
(14)
2.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER
(21)
3.
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED
(1,540)
4.
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING (325)
5.
(a)
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE
OBJECTIVES:
Community service objectives have been met. The objective of the Central Arkansas
Resource Conservation And Development Council is to implement the DAD (Dealing
With Adolescent Development) Program in the City of Holly Grove, Arkansas. Holly
Grove, is located in Monroe County, this Delta Community is agriculture based and is a
community of 845 residents , in which 60% are African Americans. Because of the
problems that many African American youths are facing. The DAD Program has been
implemented in Holly Grove, Arkansas to offer alternative living to African American
Males between the ages of 8 and 16 years of age, with or without fathers in the home.
The program focuses on Respect, Responsibility and Restraint as a means to address the
ongoing problems in the lives of many African American Males.
The DAD Program offers the following programs to participants: DAD Awareness; DAD
Tutorial Programs; DAD Outings; and DAD Parents/School Contacts. These programs
have been designed to meet the special needs of these young men in the Delta Community
and surrounding areas of Holly Grove, Arkansas.
As an AmeriCorps participant, my responsibility as Project Coordinator has been to
develop the DAD Program, which includes setting up budget for 3 year operation, and
seeking funding for program. A Dad Committee has been set up that will oversee
program and will hire needed personnel to operate program
Success of the DAD Program will be measured by the number of youths that graduate
from program; the number of youth that are tutored the first year, and remain in school;
and the number of youth whose lives demonstrate measurable differences.
(b) PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE
OBJECTIVES:
Community service objectives have been met. Through Labor Education at the University
Of Arkansas At Little Rock. As an AmeriCorps participant I have completed four skills
(10) N/A
DAD
Dealing With Adolescent Development
KICKOFF CEREMONY
TIME:
11:00 - 1:00 P. M.
DATE:
JULY 20, 1995
PLACE:
FOSTER -BRANCH
COMMUNITY CENTER
HOLLY GROVE, AR
"Where There Is No Vision The People Perish"
COMMUNITY INVITED
501-462-8300
Holly Grove, Arkansas is located in Monroe County, 75 miles east of Little Rock in the
heart of the Delta. The economy of Holly Grove depends primarily on agriculture. The
population of this Delta Community is 840, sixty percent of which are African American.
Statistics of the region indicate that one in four African American Males never complete
high school. The Dad program was established in 1995 under the Central Arkansas Resource
Conservation And Development (RC&D) Council on behalf of the City Of Holly Grove,
Arkansas.
The Goal of the DAD Program, working through a coalition of minority males serving as
advisors and mentors, was designed to save these young men from the ongoing devastation that is
an ever present reality in many communilies in the United States. The primary focus of the
Dad Program will be on (1) Respect (2) Responsibility and (3) Restraint.
The Dad Program work with socially disadvantaged youth between the ages of 8 and 16 years
of age with or without fathers in the homes.
DAD PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
DAD COUNSELING: School Retention, Drug Prevention, and Health.
DAD TUTORIAL: Assistance With School Work (after school and
Saturdays) and Scholarship Awards.
DAD YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Supervised Programs (after school) Sports, etc.
DAD AWARENESS: Programs Dealing With Total Person( Spiritual, Nutrition
and Motivational Speakers).
DAD OUTINGS: Special Activities( Field Trips, Art Galleries, Museums, etc.)
DAD PARENTS/SCHOOL CONTACT: Working Relationship Between
Parents, Dad Counselors, and School
DAD COMMITTEE:
Harry Mayo
Janice Everett
Louise Sands
Ulysses J. Williams
Fred Abram
FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
ARKANSAS
1. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH
10
2. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER
10
3. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED
4,528
4. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING
498
5. SORRY DEE
DELTA CENTER
TEL: 901-753-2613
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LOWER MISSISSIPPI DEUTA DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
9777 WAI.NUT GROVE KUAR nox X7
MEMITHIM TENNEHSEE 38180
1001) 753-1400
Date: July 7, 1995
TO: Mr. Bruce Leggitt
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
FROM: Ray Bryant, Executive Director
LMDD Center
Ray
RayBupt
Buyet
SUBJECT: : FOURTH QUARTER REPORTS
AmeriCorps Program
Enclosed is the fourth quarter report for Cedric Brown, AmeriCorps
Employee provided to the Lower Mississippi Delta Development
Center by the NRCS of Arkansas.
We continue to be satisfied with Cedric's performance and the
work he is doing will most helpful in our. future work in the
Delta region.
901 753 2613 PAGE.002
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DELTA CENTER
TEL: 901-753-2613
Jul 6.95 15:09 No. 001 P.03
LOWER MISSISSIPPI DELTA DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
7777 WALNUT GROVE ROAD. BOX 27
MEMPUS, TENNESSEM 88120
0901)703-1400
AMERICORPS PROGRAM REPORT
Third Quarter - 1994-1995
1. One (1)
2. One (1)
3. 1700 hours of direct service
4. A total of 384 hours of training was provided by the
LMDDC and from cluster meetings and conferences.
5. Much of the time for this past quarter was spent on
various training and meeting events, including familarization
with NRCS field work in the Marion area. The remainder of the
time was spent with a continuation of the collection of tourism
information being used by the LMDD Center to develop its tourism
activities. Time was spent on developing data charts from data
received from various sources for the states of Arkansas,
Tennessee and Louisiana. These data deal with income, poverty,
education, and other socioeconomic areas. Specifically:
AmeriCorp employee worked on all of these data.
6. In addition to the work outlined above, the AmeriCorps
employee has been involved in library dedication at Arkansas
State University at Jonesboro. President Clinton addressed the
dedication and paid special tribute to the AmeriCorps employees.
Already, with incomplete information, calls are being received
requesting information and data for various reasons. All of the
work accomplished in item 5 above will lead to the LMDD Center
being able to respond more completely when asked for information
about the 219 county/parish Lower Mississippi Delta region.
7. It is expected that the collection of various data will
continue throughout the work period and the AmeriCorp employee
will spend the majority of his time on this work. No specific
data sets are programmed for any time frame simply because it is
unpredictable how the information sources will respond to the
Center's request for the data. It is the goal of the Center to
have four to five sets of data completed along with the tourism
data by the end of the approved AmeriCorp work period.
JUL 6 '95 14:02
901 753 2613 PAGE.003
DELTA CENTER
TEL: 901-753-2613
Jul 6,95 15:09 No.001 P.04
AmeriCorps Third Qtr. Report
Page 2
The AmeriCorp employee will catalog and transfer much of this
data to computer files for maintenance for future use. He is
expected to have continuing work in developing tourism
information for the seven Delta states as the Tourism Coordinator
works toward completion of the LMDD Center's overall tourism
program.
8. The problem discussed in the first report continues but
the LMDD Center has found other sources and has had some success
in receiving data. The Center staff, including the AmeriCorps
employee, will continue our follow-up with calls, other letters
and personal contacts to assure improved responses.
9. Still, no NRCS, USDA or CNCS training, other than the
kinds that have been conducted to date, can assist with this
project being more successful. All data and up-to-date
information received by the LMDD Center is cataloged and will be
of benefit to the Region's users. The data collection project
can be more fully successful as participation increases.
10. The Center will issued its first newsletter in May 1995
and will next quarter publicize the data collection work in this
medium. It is expected that some news sources will pick this up
and develop publicity for the work being done. Radio interviews
have been held with members of the LMDD Center Board of Directors
and some of them mentioned this work in their interviews.
11. No new creative documentation is being used at this
time.
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1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are ploneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you lake a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This La a voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This Information will be helpful In the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCarps to polioymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: CEDLIC BROWN
Project location: memphis, TN.
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
B.S. Degree - Industrial Technology Elictronic Engineering Emphasis
Co-op - United stretes Frastserve- Aspa, Co.
What are your present education and career goals?
to go to graduate school
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
I'VE become more business mind in Commonlty services.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
The importance that it plays IN are lives.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
there is Much need AN Rund communities For Services.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
ENHANCED my ability to be more divorse in working with people
What would you tell someone who expresses Interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
it's A great opportunity.
JUL 6 '95 14:03
901 753 2613 PAGE.005
Lower MS Delta
LMDDC NEWS
LMDDC NEWS
(
Conter
Volume 1 Issue 1 -- May 1995
TENNESSEE TO OPEN FIRST 200 MILES
FROM THE
EXECUTIVE
OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER BICYCLE TRAIL
DIRECTOR:
RAY BRYANT
Tennessee is taking the lead
Rewards for developing
for the Delta on capturing the
tourist attractions can be big for
enthusiasts of what is fast
some communities within the
becoming one of our nation's
Lower Mississippi Delta. This
most popular sports and vacation
is one way the LMDD Center is
activities - bicycling!
recommending that some of the
Delta region capitalize and try to
SERVING AS A MODEL
gain a share in the big dollars
spent every year by vacationers
In October of this year, the five
and other travelers to this area.
counties bordering the Mississippi
River in Tennessee will officially
This first issue of a new LMDD
inaugurate the Mississippi River
Center newsletter is highlight-
Trail-Tennessee. It's a 200-mile
More than 300 cyclists expected for Inaugural Ride
ing some success stories of
bicycle route along scenic paved
communities that are feeling
back roads from Memphis to
positive economic results be-
Reelfoot Lake. The trail, which
Communities along the
cause they dared to commercial-
received federal funds from
Mississippi River Trail should be
ize some of the attractions that
the Intermodal Surface Trans-
DELTA REGION
encouraged to develop downtown
they had taken for granted for so
portation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)
BICYCLING TRAIL
trails, with the goal of a user-
many years.
of 1990, will open with ribbon
friendly system which provides
cutting ceremonies and an inau-
long-distance bicycling with safe
Another highlight of the issue is
gural bicycle ride with festivities
Using the Tennessee trail as
and easy bicycle access to the
the new Mississippi River Trail
all along the route.
a model, the LMDDC is
wealth of historical and cultural
that is being established for cy-
advocating the extension of the
amenities in Delta communities.
clists along the river in West
It is being marketed nationally as
route into the seven states of the
Tennessee. The LMDD Center,
well as regionally.
Delta region from St.
ACTION
working with the City of Mem-
Genevieve, Missouri to New
The success of the Delta Region
phis and the six West Tennessee
Strong support from the City of
Orleans. The center has carried
Mississippi River Trail will
Counties along the river is plan--
Memphis has been pivotal to the
out preliminary route research
depend on the concomitant
ning for an inaugural ride along
success of this consortium of rural
and is investigating the potential
support of all states in the region,
the new trail in the fall of this
counties with a major metropoli-
for marketing the expanded
the counties and parishes through
year. Based on the bikers com-
tan center and Memphis is initiat-
route through an enlarged
which the trail will pass, as well
mittee that is working on the
ing the formation of a not-for-
Mississippi River Trail
as regional bicyclists and bicylce
trail, this one ride will attract
profit "Mississippi River Trail
Association.
clubs.
from 400 to 2000 bikers from
Association" to manage and mar-
around the country and possi-
ket the trail.
bily abroad. It will bring eco-
TRAVEL'S IMPACT
nomic opportinites for busi-
The Lower Mississippi Delta
nesses along the trail in each of
Center has acted as principal trail
Makes up 6% of GDP
the six counties that are included
development coordinator, focus-
Ranks as third largest retailer in revenue
in the corridor. This segment of
ing on route identification, sig-
Has added jobs at 43% rate in 10 years, twice rate of
the MRT will hopefully become
nage, map development, histori-
overall employment
a pilot for the establishment of -
cal and cultural interpretation
the MRT in the other Delta
Among top 3 industries in 37 states
and marketing.
states in the future.
Source: USA Today
Page 4
LMDDC NEWS
DELTA CENTER ANNOUNCES GRANT MONEY
FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED OF PROPOSAL WRITING
Bryant said any group or
present an overview of the
LMDD Commission's final report.
According to Ray Bryant,
organization within the 219-
proposed project and provide
Call 901-753-1400.
parish county/parish region in
details about the organization, its
Executive Director of the
Lower Mississippi Delta Devel-
need of this type of assistance,
role and functions that would tic
opment Center, the Board of
should write to the LMDD Center,
to recommendations found in the
Directors of the center has ap-
proved a total of $10,000 to be
ENTERPRISE CORPORATION OPENS HEADQUARTERS
spent to provide needy organi-
zations funds to employ profes-
GREENVILLE, MS - The Enterprise Corporation
The ECD offers innovative assistance in three areas
sionals to assist with prepara-
of the Delta (ECD), a nonprofit organization aimed
critical to business success: business finance,
tion of grant applications.
at aggressively rebuilding the Delta region, recently
management assistance and access to expanded markets.
announced the opening of its new headquarters in
Bryant explained that the writ-
Greenville, Mississippi's historic E.E. Bass School.
The organization is building a $20-million capital fund
ing of grant proposals is some-
offering companies access to flexible loans, lines of
times difficult for even profes-
The ECD offers a comprehensive business
credit and other business financial products. It also
sionals in this field and that
assistance program using private funds provided by
provides hands-on technical assistance.
many organizations do not have
private foundations.
the knowledge of grant-writing
The ECD is forming partnerships with the region's
or the manpower to devote the
The goal of the Enterprise Corporation is to foster
banks, community colleges and other business
hours it takes to do the task.
new investment, increase business capacity and to
assistance providers.
create more jobs and better ones throughout regions
of Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi.
For information, call 601-944-1100.
LMDDC NEWS
Bulk Rate
LOWER MISSISSIPPI DELTA DEVELOPMENT CENTER
U.S. Postage
AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL
PAID
7777 WALNUT GROVE RD., BOX 27
Memphis, TN
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Permit No. 3299
Ph. 901-753-1400
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*
BIKE TRAIL FOR DELTA
TOURISM SUCCESS STORIES
*
FUNDS FOR GRANT WRITING
FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
1.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH
2. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER (JUNE 30, 1995)
3.
TOTAL NUMBER OF IIOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED
4. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING
5.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
This is the most important item in the quarterly report. Responses
should be concise, quantifiable, measurable and show how much has
been done towards the service objectives.
6.
PRIMARY ACCOMPLISIMENTS
Expand on #5 above using narratives, quotes and stories to show how
your project has begun meeting your community service objectives.
Also specify, other important services you have performed that "get:
things done" in your community. Tell what progress you have made i:
boosting the personal development of the Members or helping local
communities build their long-term infrastructures.
7. PROJECTED OUTCOMES FOR NEXT QUARTER
We assume that the amount of work accomplished in subsequent
quarters will exceed progress made during the program start up.
What will you accomplish in the last quarter that you were not able
to to date?
8. PRIMARY CHALLENGES
Please be candid in specifying any challenges, problems, or
disappointments you have faced, as well as what steps you, your
Members, NRCS, USDA, and/or the Corporation for National Service ca)
take to either rectify the problems or at lease ensure they do not
reoccur in the future.
9.
PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS
Specify precisely what kind of staff of Member training, or other
technical assistance can be provided by NRCS, USDA, CNCS or other
sources to improve your project.
10. MEDIA COVERAGE
Please provide all newspaper or magazine clippings, videotapes or T
news reports, and cassettes of radio news reports.
11. OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION
Look for other ways to creatively demonstrate the progress of your
projects, such as:
* before and after photographs and videotapes
*
excerpts from journal entries written by Members
"
letters of support from satisfied individuals or groups
HARRISON LOCKE
ALFDC
AMERICORPS NRCS
ARKANSAS
5. Met with 15 members demonstrating integrated farming
systems. Other members (20) have incorporated alternative
crops in their farming system. Demonstrated to 15 members
the mechanics and maintenance of alternative cropping
system. Next progress report will report dollar value of
harvest. Introduced poultry litter to 15 members as an
alternative fertilizer.
6. Twenty of our existing members have become totally
independent producers in alternative crops. Five new
members have been enrolled into the program for next year as
a result of successes from existing members.
7. Will work directly with producers (35) on harvesting
techniques and marketing strategies of alternative crops.
Will begin instructional phase of fall crop plantings.
8. Having to work over such a large area to meet reqest and
needs for program. Insufficient funds to adequately expand
the program. Old and outdated equipment.
9. Training is needed in advanced alternative cropping
technologies.
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1996 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are planeers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to adswer the questions below? This is & voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful la the development of future projects and
explaining the value of AmeriCarps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without parmission).
Name: Havinon Locke Project location: AL7D- Fardo,Ar.
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
BSE egree - A& Education. Tought Vo- 6
and formed for 30 yrs. ON OWN for IN
What are your present education and career goals? None
Have they simaged at an # a result of your Amed Corps expecience?
You
No
organization, and share my experience with
If I yes, have please explain: time To work with this Kind of
How I would have you describe hala the impact of this chance to AmeriCous experience meet on you personally? people /
farious Places, and exchange seeas
White Learn have (Preserve.) you learned more about natural resources about through their program?
What have you learned about community service through this expericace?
There are numerous needs in a
these communities, anda Willines
What have you learned about working with people of different back grounds?
It es to with
to serve.
people with different bee digrounds,
What would you tall someone who expresses interest in applying for NRC8 AmeriCorps?
Hunny. and get starbed
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FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
Jody Pagan
1. -
2. -
3. 1700 hours
4. 200
5. All 75 Counties have been reviewed for endangered
species of federal concern. Maps containing species
locations, legends, species summary sheets, and natural
areas have been completed for each county. Thirty-three
(33) additional reports on species of federal concern have
been completed and mailed to the respective counties. This
represents 95 percent of the goal. Reports have also been
provided to Biologist at Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, and Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission.
6. Communities may now use these reports (endangered and
threatened species information) in preparing assessments to
meet permit requirements for needed community improvements
involving construction.
7. Five (5) additional reports are in varying stages of
completion and still have to be quality control (QC) checked.
These reports will be QC'd and mailed to the respective
counties over the next month. Two remaining presentations
were conducted at Clay and Woodruff Counties during this
quarter.
11. Conducted field surveys for Yellow Lady Slipper in
Montgomery County and Corkwood in Jackson, Clay, Greene, and
Woodruff Counties, Arkansas.
FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
WILLIE CHAPPLE
MARION, ARKANSAS
1.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH. 1
2.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER
(JUNE 30, 1995).
1
3.
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED.
1700
4.
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING. 200 HRS
5.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES.
Partial funding was secured for the Marion Lake Road
project. The initial request of $65,000 was secured, however,
after a more detailed investigation by Sorrell Engineering,
the funds secured are inadequate to complete the project.
State Representative Ben McGee was contacted and is looking
for an additional $15,000 to complete the project.
I am continuing to work with RECD on processing applications
for home repair and connection to rural water systems. So
far, 63 applications have been turned in. 45% of the
applications have been scheduled for appointments, and 15%
have their houses all ready repaired or in the process of
being repaired. I am also working with East Arkansas Planning
and Development to secure home weatherization funds for 5
applicants who did not qualify through RECD.
6. PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The following water projects were
completed during the quarter 1995: 1. Bulk Lake Road, 2.
Gilmore East, and 3. Gilmore West. These water lines will
provide water for 23 homes and 47 persons.
7.
PRIMARY CHALLENGES. The challenges have been working with
other agencies and companies that do not have the same tasks
as members of AmeriCorps. It takes time to work through the
system.
8.
PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS. Computer
training and media relations training is needed.
9.
MEDIA COVERAGE. Television and news media coverage when the
project began. Three television stations and local newspaper.
Coverage was local, state wide and the surrounding.
10. OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION. We have pictures and slides
before and during the start of the project.
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1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is a voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Willie Chapple
Project location: Marion, AR
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
Education: B.S. cilegree, Agriculture Economics June 94 Arkansas Army National Guard 6yrs as
Presenttine. a ballistic computer operator May 89- Present. American Participant Sept. 74 - Present., FmNa Summer 92
What are your present education and career goals? Presently, I am Persuing a master's degree
from Arkansas state University. My Career goal is One day Owning my-cron business.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain:
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally? This ovperience has had
a tremendays impact on me. It allowed me to actually get out into the environment of
SENSE. of pride knowing that while helping people, it restored their Pride, their dignitity,
Polerty and actually help PEOPLE that WERE Effected by lack of resources. It also gavt are a
and hope for a better community and future.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program? I have learned that natural
resurces are Vital tools of this land in order for us to survive. In order
to continue to benefit from nature's Supply, we must protect and Preserve
these rescurces in order to Maintain life form,
What have you learned about community service through this experience? I have. learned that it is
More People than I imaged that need some type of help or assistance
in order to live up to the standards. Community Service is an on going procoss
and more People need to get involved.
What I have have you always learned Known about working that with regardless people of of different Color, creed, backgrounds? race, or SELF that if WE all -
work together tow and a goal, despite of our diversities, WE can accomplish
anything as a whole,
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps? I would tell
them that working with NRCS American will be CV6 of the must rememberal
task that they will ever do, bocause it and gives you a Chance to leach out and
it.
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Willie Chapple
Marion, Arkansas
The following water projects were completed during the third
quarter 1995:
1. Buck Lake Road
2. Gilmore East
3. Gilmore West
Partial funding was secured for the Marion Lake Road
Project. The initial request was secured, however, after a
more detailed investigation by Sorrell Engineering the funds
secured are inadequate to complete the project. Stato
Representative Ben McGee was contacted and is looking for
additional funds to complete the project.
I continue to mork with RECDS on processing applications for
home repair and connection to rural water systems. I am
also working with East Arkansas Planning and Development to
secure home ucatherization funds for applicants who may not
qualify through RECDS.
Three weeks of this quarter mas spent on military duty.
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Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is a voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Jody Paga
Project location: Little Rock
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
B.S. Biolong Climatry for uefA AN:
HVAC service tich.
Habaium worker during college.
What present education and career goals?
To are acquire your a M.S. in Botany. To have a mentally challenging job in the
Field Taxonomy.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No
in My If yes, career please Endangred explain: goals have Species changed. project l and want Wetland to apply Inventory what Project l have to learned a career in
How the would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
the field Biological research.
l feel it is The thest career move l could have made at
Volunteering for this position was an experience that l will never forget. this
point in my life,
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
l have learned that there are many people doing great
things for The environment. And while working in the Americarp program
l have been atte to contribute to the Cause.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
Community service is a tool to accompolish things that would
otherwise-be overlooked. It was. a very. fulfilling experience.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
if a person Keeps am open mind, working with people
South Arkansas it seemed that everyone was different than me and since l have lear
from different backgrounds can be a learn experience. Coming from
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps? things. many interesting
l would have to tell then that Americarp will
vield whatever you allow it to, Americasp valunteers are exposed:
adults only dream oh.
JANA COLEMAN
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE
AMERICORPS - USDA
HELENA, ARKANSAS
TRI-COUNTY OUTREACH PROJECT
#3 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE. I completed 347
hours of direct service between April 1, 1995, and June 30, 1995.
This makes a total number of 1395. hours worked since September
12, 1994. The rest of the time I was on leave without pay for
doctors appointments and maternity leave.
#4 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING. During the third quarter,
the total number of training hours completed was 64. This brings
my overall training time to 216 hours.
#5 PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES. My
project objective is to improve the standard of living for people
in small towns and rural communities within Monroe, Phillips, and
Lee counties. I am doing this by meeting with county and city
governments such as county judges, mayors, and city councilmen.
I also meet with community organizations and civic groups.
Together, we try to identify their community needs and find the
most appropriate way to address those problems.
I worked primarily in three towns during the third quarter:
*FARGO, AR (Monroe County). I have drafted two city ordinances
to be heard before the Fargo City Council on July 6, 1995. Both
ordinances pertain to unkept properties. One refers to weed
control regulations and the other concerns unfit housing.
*HOLLY GROVE, AR (Monroe County). I have compiled a package to
be presented to the Holly Grove City Council on July 20, 1995,
concerning the lighting situation in the town. If approved, the
town will obtain eight additional street lights and upgrade nine
existing lights to sodium.
*MARVELL, AR (Phillips County). I have assisted with the
organization of a city-wide clean-up that was held April 17-21,
1995, and the organization of a beautification committee to
continue this as a yearly event. I also assisted with the
completion of and acted as a partner for a Forest Service grant
in which the City of Marvell was awarded $12,000. Currently, we
are applying for state funding for a "fun park".
#6 PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. I have met my community service
objectives in the following ways:
*FARGO, AR. Since I first began working with Fargo, their goal
has been to become more like an organized town and an overall
more desirable community to live in. As reported last quarter,
they have obtained city lights, street signs, and garbage pick-
up. This quarter we are trying to improve the existing
conditions. By passing these two city ordinances, the City of
Fargo would be able to condemn houses, buildings, and structures
that are deemed hazardous. Also, the city would be able to mow
overgrown lots that are considered unsightly and unsanitary and
charge the property owner for that service. We are on the agenda
for the month of July and have a considerable amount of support
from area residents.
*HOLLY GROVE, AR. I have been working with the Crime and Drug
Committee in Holly Grove on a lighting recommendation to be
presented to the Holly Grove City Council in July. If approved,
the town will install eight street lights in the parts of town
where they are virtually nonexistent as well as upgrade nine low
wattage white lights to the preferred sodium lights. This is all
in an effort to cut down on crime and loitering in the community.
*MARVELL, AR. The "Paint the Town Clean" project organized in
Marvell was a huge success. There were daily duties planned
during the clean-up week and most were directed towards improving
the environment i.e. planted flowers, picked up trash, and
cleaned out ditches. Volunteers came out of the woodwork to
clean, paint, and fix up their community and even formed a
committee to continue their efforts year after year.
The City of Marvell received funding through the Forest Service
in order to improve the social, economic, and natural environment
of the town. Ten interchangeable trash bins and planters will be
installed as permanent fixtures in the downtown area. Two
handicap accessible ramps will be built and the existing
sidewalks will be repaired. Also, 33 culverts will be added in
residential areas where poor drainage exists. The total value of
the "city of Marvell Enhancement Project" is $24,000 and the
start date is July 1, 1995.
We are in the process of applying for state funding for a "fun
park" to be built in a very poor part of town. The park would
provide a safe play area for the Marvell children. A Park
Planning Committee made up of five residents has been formed to
assist with decisions pertaining to the park. The grant is not
yet complete and award announcements will be made after my
AmeriCorps term of service ends.
#7 PROJECTED OUTCOMES FOR NEXT QUARTER. My personal goal this
past year has been to allow the community leaders and residents
to work side-by-side with me on all projects in order to enable
them to continue any unfinished efforts. By having them help me,
they will be able to help themselves long after I am out of the
picture.
During the last quarter, I will continue to meet with my
communities regarding their concerns, fears, and problems and
assist them in any way possible. I will not hesitate to take on
a new project in any town as I feel strongly that by involving
the residents, especially is the form of committees, any work not
completed by September 12, 1995, may still be carried out.
Lastly, I plan to make available to city officials reference
materials, grant resources publications, and community
organization information that I have collected.
#8 PRIMARY CHALLENGES. The realization that sometimes-small
towns are reluctant to change has been my primary challenge. In
communities where everyone has known each other a lifetime or is
kin to one another, town leaders and residents alike are hesitant
to step on each others toes. Even when a small handful of people
can see change is for the better, it is still frightening to
them. As an AmeriCorps participant I try to provide
encouragement and offer success stories of neighboring towns that
have faced the same types of problems.
#9 PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS. I feel that
I have received ample training in all areas and on all subjects
that I have inquired about.
#10 MEDIA COVERAGE. The following are documentation of media
coverage for my AmeriCorps projects as well as for the AmeriCorps
program. Included are two newspaper articles on Director Joel
Berg's visit to Holly Grove, an article on Marvell's city-wide
clean-up, and a press release on the Forest Service grant awarded
to Marvell.
#11 OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION. Additional information
included are the actual lighting recommendation for the City of
Holly Grove and pictures taken during the clean-up in Marvell.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BARBIE WA SHBURN
June 23, 1995
(501) 829-2573
CITY OF MARVEL, ARKANSAS RECEIVES AMERICORPS GRANT
MARVELL, AR. The City of Marvell, Arkansas, in partnership with the East
Arkangas Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, has received
funding through the Rural Forestry Assistance (Rural Development) AmeriCorps
Program.
The mission of the AmeriCorps Program is to engage a diverse group of Americans
in working partnerships with communities to provide real and measurable service
to meet environmental and human needs while building an ethic of service,
responsibility, and citizenship.
The "City of Marvell Enhancement Project" is designed to improve the social,
economic, and natural environment of the town. "As part of the project, trash
bins and planters will be installed as permanent fixtures in the downtown area.
Accessible ramps will be built and the existing sidewalks will be made
nocessible. Now oulverts will be installed in residential areas where they are
virtually nonexistent or nonserviceable," stated Barbie Wa shburn, Assistant to
the Mayor Clark Hall
As part of the project, the East Arkansas RC&D Council will began revisions on
an Area Plan. In the plan revisions, committees will be selected and public
meeting hold for each county in the district. The following concerns have been
identified in Phillips County: Soil Conservation and Land Treatment;
Infrastructure; Use, Quality, and Quantity in Irrigation Water, Flood
Protection and Drainage of Agricultural and Urban Land, Recreation and Tourism;
Rural Fire Protection; and Recycling & Waste Management.
The "City of Marvell Enhanoement Project" will address waste management,
infrastructure, flood protection, and drainage concerns.
Besides the city of Marvell and the East Arkansas RC&D Council, additional
partners include the USDA Forest Service, Phillips County Conservation
District, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
"Cetting Things Done" is the motto of the AmeriCorps Program. With assistance
from this grant and the partners involved, the city of Marvell is doing just
that.
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LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
APRIL 20, 1996
Mayor Lula Tyler and City Councilment
The Crime and Drug Committee. on behalf of the city of
Holly Grove, respectfully requests the following lighting
changes. We feel that the switch from mercury vapor lights,
or white lights, to the high pressure sodium lights will
greatly reduce the crime in our community as well as prevent
loitering in certain areas. Therefore, we are asking Mayor
Tyler, upon the recommendation of the City Council, to write
a. formal letter of request including our information and
findings to Clifton Avant, District Manager of Arkansas
Power and Light, P.O. Box 100, Helena, AR 72342.
The City of Holly Grove currently has a total of 136
city lights with the majority of these lights being 100 watt
white lights. We realize to change completely over to
sodium lighting would increase the city's average bill of
$635.23 per month to approximately $1050.00 per month. This
would result in a yearly increase of $4800.00., an expense
that is not feasible at this time.
After evaluating the lighting situation in Holly Grove,
the Crime and Drug Committee was able to determine what
streets in town need to be more adequately lit. Our
suggestions include changing nine lights from mercury vapor
to sodium and installing seven additional sodium lights
where there is currently no lighting at all. We approximate
the additional cost per month to be around $93.00.
Information attached includes street addresses for
lighting changes, current rates for white and sodium lights,
the city's current lighting status, and how we determined
the costs. We sincerely appreciate the time and
consideration given to this matter.
CRIME AND DRUG COMMITTEE
CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY a HOLLY GROVE
The following are rates for white lights and sodium lights
as quoted by Arkansas Power and Light.
WHITE LIGHTS
100 watt at $4.04 per light per month
175 watt at $5.88 per light per month
250 watt at $7.55 per light per month
SODIUM LIGHTS
150 watt at $7.61 per light per month
250 watt at $9.78 per light per month
The following is the current lighting status for the city of
Holly Grove.
NUMBER OF
LIGHTS
WATTAGE
RATE
TYPE
104
100 watts
$4.04
white
14
175 watts
$5.88
white
11
250 watts
$7.55
white
7
150 watts
$7.61
sodium
Assuming that the nine lights we want to change over to
150 watt sodium are currently 100 watt white lights, the
cost of $4.04 per light per month would increase to $7.61
per light per month. The price difference would result in
an increase of $32.13 each month. The eight 150 watt sodium
lights that we would like to see added to the city would
cost an additional $60.88 per month. This combined total
would be $93.01 per month.
These prices were subject to change upon their quote
and do not include taxes.
LIGHTING RECOMMLNDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
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*307 South Smith
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By the James Hartse!l Home
*101 Atlanta
X
By the Janette Morton Home
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X
Between J. Hoppers & Church
*121 South Smith
X
By the Randy Everett Home
*112 South Smith
X
By the Jackson Home
*Corner of Marshall & Louise
X
By the Ralph Arbramson Home
*Corner of Louise & Wilson
X
By the John Skinner Home
*100 East Wilson
X
By the I.W. Endsley Home
*105 Lyniee
X
By the Sally Phillips Home
*Corner of Second & Holly
X
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1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is a voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to polioymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Jana Coleman
Project location: Phillips County NRCS
Helena, Arkansas
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
1 građuatea in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science aegree 111 Radio-Television and worked at a broad-
casting corporation before coming on board with AmeriCorps. while 1 nad been involved with a
large number of clubs and organizations, my volunteer service had been limited.
What are your present education and career goals?
1 an $0 pleased with the projects 1 have been working on thac 1 would like to continue artother
year with the AmeriCorps program. AC this cime, 1 00 not plan to further my education Dut to
apply the educational award to my student loan.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes X
No
If yes, please explain:
1 am no longer interested in working in the communications industry, Dut in grant writing. 1
would like to apply for federal and state funoing for rural communities ac some occupational
level.
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
MY AmeriCorps position nas given me an opportunicy to work for a reason other than a monetary
one. By making a aifference in other people's lives 1 can go name at the end of the day feeling
richer within.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
1 nave found out chat very few people know about or are concerned about natural resources in
their area. 1 would like to see an educational program geared to people of all ages on the
natural resources and environment that surrounds them.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
Volunceerism 15 very catony! when people see individuals working to improve the community,
more unes cnan not, they will join in the effort or at least try to contribute somewhat.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
Working with a diverse group of citizens on community projects IS the only way to go. It
allows a wide variety of íoeas and input as well as broaders the support from the community.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
GO FOR IT! The AmeriCurps program enables inoividuals w get an education---in the classroom
as well as in the real world.
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Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is a voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Jana Coleman
Project location: Phillips County NRCS
Helena, Arkarisas
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
1 graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science aegree 111 Radio-Television and worked at a broad-
casting corporation before coming on board with AmeriCorps. while 1 had been involved with a
large number of clubs and oryanizations, my volunteer service had been limited.
What are your present education and career goals?
1 am so pleased with the projects 1 have been working on that 1 would like to continue another
year with the AmeriCorps program. Ac this cime, 1 00 not plan to further my education DUC to
apply the educational award to my student loan.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes X
No
If yes, please explain:
1 am no longer interested in working in the communications industry, DUT in grant writing. 1
would like to apply for fegeral and state funaing for rural communities ac some occupational
level.
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
MY AmeriCorps position has given me an opportunity to work for a reason other than a monetary
one. By making a aifference in other people's lives 1 can go name at the ena of the day feeling
richer within.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
I nave found out that very few people know about or are concerned about natural resources in
their area. 1 would like to see an educational program geared to people of all ages on the
natural resources and environment that surrounds them.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
Volunteerism is very catchy! When people see individuals working to improve the community,
more times than not, they will join in the effort or at least try to contribute somewhat.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
Working with a diverse group of citizens on community projects IS the only way to go. It
allows a wide variety of ioeas and input as well as broadens the support from the community.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
GO FOR IT! The AmeriCorps program enables individuals to get an education---in the classroom
as well as in the real world.
The Monroe County Sun
Clarendon, Arkansas
AmeriCorps Participants Meet in
arch 30, 1995
Holly Grove with Director Berg
Eight Ameri participants
ment to bring the department up
along with other officials met last
to standards, worked in bringing
Wednesday with U. S. Depart
together local churches for com-
ment of Agriculture AmeriCorps
munity functions, and have
Director Joel Berg. The meeting
worked towards securing fund-
was held in the Holly Grove City
ing for projects. Jana Coleman
Hall.
related that she had worked with
Area Ameri workers were
Fargo for the city to install street
joined by Berg, Allen Pigg of the
lights and in securing regular
U.S. Forestry Service in Georgia;
garbage pickup.
Cedric Bradford, state conserva-
In other areas, the work of
tionist with Natural Resources
Ameri Corps varies greatly. Debra
Conservation Service; Don
Carmen of the Central Arkansas
Jernigan, publicist with USDA-
RC and D Council has been work-
NRCS; Monroe County Judge
ing with a pellet stove project
Tom Catlett; and Holly Grove
which involves cooking with pel-
Mayor Lula Tyler.
lets made from compacted saw-
The Arkansas Corps par-
dust. She has also worked with
ticipants have been working on
finding markets for poultry lit-
rural development projects in
ter, and installing dry hydrants
eastern Arkansas. In Holly Grove
in rural areas. Loyda Stith of
the work has focused on apprais
Batesville has been working on
als of homes located in the 100
recycling projects and educating
year floodplain. At a fair market
land owners about the value of
value, the Federal Emergency
wetlands. Harrison Locke of
Management Agency (FEMA), is
Fargo has been working with
buying up the properties fre
marketing of alternative crops
quently flooded by the overflow
and supervising ASU students
waters of Dial Creek. Once the
learning about vegetable crops.
buy-out is completed, residents
Vivian Jones of North Little Rock
may relocate to a new, yet to be
has been working with an adoles-
built, housing complex at the in
cent development program tar-
tersection of Highways 17 and 86
geted towards the African-Ameri-
Some relocated residents will be
can male.
allowed to build houses on two or
Director Joel Berg commented
three nearby areas. Property
that the various works of
clearance from the floodplain will
Ameri Corps model the "national
begin when other factors are in
service" priority of President Bill
place. Individual home apprais-
als will move the relocation project
Clinton. Berg stated that
along.
AmeriCorps is the way to change
Lisa Cobb of the Eastern Ar-
America through "local residents
kansas RC and D Council has
and empowering local communi-
been instrumental in helping with
ties to change themselves." Ap-
appraisals. Audria Coleman,
proximately 20,000 AmeriCorps
Renee Spurlock, and Jana
workers are at work across the
Coleman have been involved sur-
nation. The program provides for
veying residents in the floodplain
cost of living expenses and pro-
and offering practical assistance
vides payment for higher educa-
about relocation.
tion. Berg calls the program the
In addition to the work of the
"G. I. bill without the G. I." Berg
buyout, AmeriCorps is involved
commended the work of the
in many other projects. In Holly
AmeriCorps members present.
Grove, AmeriCorps workers have
Following the meeting, the
assisted local planne
members lested
ПОВИС:
inc MONROE COUNTY SUN, CLARENDON ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, AR. 30, 1995
AMERICORPS MEETING IN HOLLY GROVE: Eight AmeriCorps participants and other officials met
Holly Grove last Wednesday with U.S. Department of Agriculture AmeriCorps Director Joel Ben
Each of the participants told of specific areas of work in which they were involved. In some way, the
have all been involved in the work at Holly Grove. AmeriCorps participants include from left: Vivic
Jones of North Little Rock; Loyda Stith of Batesville; Audria Coleman of Holly Grove; Debra Carme
of Little Rock; Joel Berg, AmeriCorps director of Washington, D.C.; Renee Spurlock of Holly Grov
Jana Coleman of Holly Grove; Lisa Cobb of Jonesboro; and Harrison Locke of Fargo.
AmeriCorps Participants Meet in
The Brinkley Argus
Brinkley, Arkansas
Holly Grove with Director Berg
Sunday, April 2, 1995
Eight AmeriCorps participants
ment to bring the department up
along with other officials met last
to standards, worked in bringing
Wednesday with U. S. Depart-
together local churches for com-
ment of Agriculture AmeriCorps
munity functions, and have
Director Joel Berg. The meeting
worked towards securing fund-
was held in the Holly Grove City
ing for projects. Jana Coleman
Hall.
related that she had worked with
Area AmeriCorps workers were
Fargo for the city to install street
joined by Berg, Allen Pigg of the
lights and in securing regular
U.S. Forestry Service in Georgia;
garbage pickup.
Cedric Bradford, state conserva-
In other areas, the work of
tionist with Natural Resources
varies greatly. Debra
Conservation Service; Don
Carmen of the Central Arkansas
Jernigan. publicist with USDA-
RC and D Council has been work-
NRCS; Monroe County Judge
ing with a pellet stove project
Tom Catlett; and Holly Grove
which involves cooking with pel-
Mayor Lula Tyler.
lets made from compacted saw-
The Arkansas Ameri Corps par-
dust. She has also worked with
ticipants have been working on
finding markets for poultry lit-
rural development projects in
ter, and installing dry hydrants
eastern Arkansas. In Holly Grove,
in rural areas. Loyda, Stith of
the work has focused on apprais-
Batesville has been working on
als of homes located in the 100
recycling projects and educating
year floodplain. At a fair market
land owners about the value of
value, the Federal Emergency
wetlands. Harrison Locke of
Management Agency (FEMA), is
Fargo has been working with
buying up the properties fre-
marketing of alternative crops
quently flooded by the overflow
and supervising ASU students
waters of Dial Creek. Once the
learning about vegetable crops.
buy-out is completed, residents
Vivian Jones of North Little Rock
may relocate to a new, yet to be
has been working with an adoles-
built, housing complex at the in-
cent development program tar-
tersection of Highways 17 and 86.
geted towards the African-Ameri-
Some relocated residents will be
can male.
allowed to build houses on two or
Director Joel Berg commented
three nearby areas. Property
that the various works of
clearance from the floodplain will
AmeriCorps model the "national
begin when other factors are in
service" priority of President Bill
place. Individual home apprais-
als will move the relocation project
Clinton. Berg stated that
along.
AmeriCorps is the way to change
Lisa Cobb of the Eastern Ar-
America through "local residents
kansas RC and D Council has
and empowering local communi-
been instrumental in helping with
ties to change themselves." Ap-
appraisals. Audria Coleman,
proximately 20,000 AmeriCorps
Renee Spurlock, and Jana
workers are at work across the
Coleman have been invólved sur-
nation. The program provides for
veying residents in the floodplain
cost of living expenses and pro-
and offering practical assistance
vides payment for higher educa-
about relocation.
tion. Berg calls the program the
In addition to the work of the
"G. I. bill without the G.I." Berg
buyout, AmeriCorps is involved
commended the work of the
in many other projects. In Holly
AmeriCorps members present.
Grove, AmeriCorps workers have
Following the meeting, the
assisted local planning commit-
AmeriCorps members hosted a
tees, worked with the fire depart-
reception for all in attendance.
In Marvell
illips County
ogress
lena, AR
Volunteerism alive and well
26, 1995
Volunteerism-and the good
à couple of months ago, you would
ward recovering the city vital
such & concept can accomplish---
have found it in an unkempt condi-
ty, its vim and vigor, was made
is alive and well in Marvell and
tion-vacant lots high with weeds,
this week when dozens of volun-
residents are inviting visitors to
trash on streets and in ditches, and
teers, armed with lawn mowers,
see what they have done.
a municipality suffering from
hedge cutters, rakes, hoes and
If you happened to visit the
"woe-begotten attitude."
buckets of soap and water fanned
small South Phillips County town
Not any more. A large step to-
out in the various neighborhoods,
determined to get their ntunici-
pality back in shape,
It was "Clean-up, Paint Up,
Fix-up Week" in Marvell-and
volunteers clearly emphasizodthe
"Clean-up" portion of the moito.
"It was & real community effort
and I'm proud of each and every
person that participated in the AC-
tivities," said Barbie Washburn,
administrative assistant to Mayor
Clark Hall, who spearficaded the
effort. "There are still a lot of
things to do-but the volunteers
have made a great start,
The most visible sign of clean-
up work was on the city's Main
Street, where volunteers mounted
ladders to wash all of the store
windows.
One store owner, seeing his
and his neighbor's windows be.
ing washed, brought out paint
bucket and brush and put "paint-
up" back in the motto------by paint-
ing the door of his business.
Even children did their part.
Students in Mrs. Betsy Campbell's
grade school class swarmed over
ditches near the school, clearing
them of debris, limbs and other
trash.
Other volunteers spruced up
the yard of the Marvell Library,
trimmed hedges, and unclogged
drainage outlets.
A number of vacant lots were
mowed, loads of fallen limbs and
trash were hauled away and vol-
unteers even washed and scrapped
Main Street.
And, perhaps in an effort to
Window cleaners
remind them of what had been
These ladies were among the dozen or so volunteers who took it
accomplished during the week,
on themselves this week to "Clean-up, Fix-up, Paint-up" Marvell.
volunteers took special care in
planting flowers at BGACDC
Here, they re cleaning windows of downtown businesses, but they
Manor, at City Hall, and at the
also planted flowers, picked up trash, and cleaned out ditches.
Police Station.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BARBIE WA SHBURN
June 23, 1995
(501) 829-2573
CITY OF MARVEL, ARKANSAS RECEIVES AMERICORPS GRANT
MARVELL, AR.-- The City of Marvell, Arkansas, in partnership with the East
Arkansas Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council, has received
funding through the Rural Forestry Assistance (Rural Development) AmeriCorps
Program.
The mission of the AmeriCorps Program is to engage a diverse group of Americans
in working partnerships with communities to provide real and measurable service
to meet environmental and human needs while building an ethic of service,
responsibility, and citizenship.
The "City of Marvell Enhancement Project" is designed to improve the social,
economic, and natural environment of the town. "As part of the project, trash
bins and planters will be installed as permanent fixtures in the downtown area.
Accessible ramps will be built and the existing sidewalks will be made
accessible. New culverts will be installed in residential areas where they are
virtually nonexistent or nonserviceable," stated Barbie Wa shburn, Assistant to
the Mayor Clark Hall
As part of the project, the East Arkansas RC&D Council will began revisions on
an Area Plan. In the plan revisions, committees will be selected and public
meeting held for each county in the district. The following concerns have been
identified in Phillips County: Soil Conservation and Land Treatment;
Infrastructure; Use, Quality, and Quantity in Irrigation Water: Flood
Protection and Drainage of Agricultural and Urban Land, Recreation and Tourism;
Rural Fire Protection; and Recycling & Waste Management.
The "City of Marvell Enhancement Project" will address waste management,
infrastructure, flood protection, and drainage concerns.
Besides the city of Marvell and the East Arkansas RC&D Council, additional
partners include the USDA Forest Service, Phillips County Conservation
District, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
"Getting Things Done" 18 the motto of the AmeriCorps Program. With assistance
from this grant and the partners involved, the city of Marvell is doing just
that.
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LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
APRIL 20, 1990
Mayor Lula Tyler and City Councilmen:
The Crime and Drug Committee, on behalf of the city of
Holly Grove, respectfully requests the following lighting
changes. We feel that the switch from mercury vapor lights,
or white lights, to the high pressure sodium lights will
greatly reduce the crime in our community as well as prevent
loitering in certain areas. Therefore, we are asking Mayor
Tyler, upon the recommendation of the City Council, to write
a. formal letter of request including our information and
findings to Clifton Avant, District Manager of Arkansas
Power and Light, P.O. Box 100, Helena, AR 72342.
The City of Holly Grove currently has a total of 136
city lights with the majority of these lights being 100 watt
white lights. We realize to change completely over to
sodium lighting would increase the city's average bill of
$635.23 per month to approximately $1050.00 per month. This
would result in a yearly increase of $4800.00., an expense
that is not feasible at this time.
After evaluating the lighting situation in Holly Grove,
the Crime and Drug Committee was able to determine what
streets in town need to be more adequately lit. Our
suggestions include changing nine lights from mercury vapor
to sodium and installing seven additional sodium lights
where there is currently no lighting at all. We approximate
the additional cost per month to be around $93.00.
Information attached includes street addresses for
lighting changes, current rates for white and sodium lights,
the city's current lighting status, and how we determined
the costs. We sincerely appreciate the time and
consideration given to this matter.
CRIME AND DRUG COMMITTEE
CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
The following are rates for white lights and sodium lights
as quoted by Arkansas Power and Light.
WHITE LIGHTS
100 watt at $4.04 per light per month
175 watt at $5.88 per light per month
250 watt at $7.55 per light per month
SODIUM LIGHTS
150 watt at $7.61 per light per month
250 watt at $9.78 per light per month
The following is the current lighting status for the city of
Holly Grove.
NUMBER OF
LIGHTS
WATTAGE
RATE
TYPE
104
100 watts
$4.04
white
14
175 watts
$5.88
white
11
250 watts
$7.55
white
7
150 watts
$7.61
sodium
Assuming that the nine lights we want to change over to
150 watt sodium are currently 100 watt white lights, the
cost of $4.04 per light per month would increase to $7.61
per light per month. The price difference would result in
an increase of $32.13 each month. The eight 150 watt sodium
lights that we would like to see added to the city would
cost an additional $60.88 per month. This combined total
would be $93.01 per month.
These prices were subject to change upon their quote
and do not include taxes.
LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
CHANGE MERCURY
ADD POLE
STREET ADDRESS & LOCATION
VAPOR TO SODIUM
& SODIUM
*304 South Smith
X
Behind the Legion Hut
*307 South Smith
X
By the James Hartse! Home
*101 Atlanta
X
By the Janette Morton Home
*404 East
X
Between J. Hoppers & Church
*121 South Smith
X
By the Randy Everett Home
*112 South Smith
X
By the Jackson Home
Corner of Marshall & Louise
X
By the Ralph Arbramson Home
*Corner of Louise & Wilson
X
By the John Skinner Home
*100 East Wilson
X
By the I.W. Endsley Home
*105 Lyniee
X
By the Sally Phillips Home
Corner of Second & Holly
X
Corner of Dogwood & Mimosa
X
Corner of Dogwood & Holly
X
*305 North Pine
move up
In Alley by Apartments
light
*112 South Pine
X
By the Joe Gibbs Home
*104 South Pine
X
By the AI Bones Home
*906 Fourth Street
X
= the Daisy Swift Lot
4th
1975
75
79
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LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
PatChastani Franced Hendock
James Elwarde
Bill Brown
atto 3 adams
Brenda Celemn Resemary Cartwright
Billy Cartwright
Rence Spurlock
Patsy Edwards
James Nolen
Floyd Christian
Willie Stokes
Brende Dunawan
Helen Jackson
nathan Ray magan Jr.
Levise Sands
Susan Raie Morgan
moxine strong
Mike chartain
Sherry Martin
Paula Davidson
Janette martin
Doyez
Garl Hill
Larry tolema
for Marry
bessie Davidson
Jay Scott
Vicki Hartsee
Harvey Cauly
Lil Scott
James E Scott
Broop Hailyn
Elosie Webb
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PAINT THE TOWN CLEAN"
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larvell, Arkansas
1 - Place
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CLEANER
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Pertina
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PERTINA WHITE
TIME PERIOD:
DUE DATE:
1. There were 14 members enrolled at the time of launch.
2. There were 19 members enrolled at end of the quarter.
3. There were 1700 hours of service performed.
4. There were 120 hours of training.
5. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY OBJECTIVE:
Several minority farmers have incorporated vegetables into their farm operation.
The per acre income from the vegetables should be much higher than the per
acre income from the traditional crop (soybeans). Therefore net income should
increase. In addition five minority youths have loans to grow vegetables for
their project. These youth are potential future farmers who should know that
vegetable crops are profitable on small farms.
6. PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I assisted minority and limited resource farmers with their crop production
practices. Since practically all of the minority and limited resource farmers
grow traditional crops, many questions were asked about soybeans, cotton,
rice. Therefore, I provided some information on crops but my emphasis was
on vegetable crop.
To help farmers Increase their yields I took soil samples on several farms and
discussed the soil test recommendations with them. I obtained Extension
Service recommendations on vegetable crops and traditional crops. This
information was reviewed and given to farmers during my visits to their farms.
During the farm visits I demonstrated the correct way to cut sweet potato slips,
I checked the spacing on sweet potatoes, I examined a rice field for weed
control and made recommendations, and I checked a bollweevil trap to
determine if the farmer needed to make an Insecticide application. Many other
observation and recommendations were made during the farm visit.
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I also assisted 3 Jefferson County youths with youth project loan applications.
I developed their farm plans (projected income and expenses) and assisted them
in getting additional forms that accompany the applications. After the loans
were approved I visited the youths in the field and made vegetable production
recommendations. I also arranged a group meeting with the youths to review
their records and to advised them on record keeping procedures.
7.
PROJECTED OUTCOMES FOR NEXT QUARTER:
If the Americorp project is funded then the next quarter I will be providing
intense assistance with vegetables and other crop production practices. During
this quarter farmers will be actively Involved with field work. Therefore, the
assistance and training will be provided in the areas of pest control which
includes identifying insects and disease that may cause problems and
controlling weeds. Pesticides recommendations will be made as well as
agricultural practices. Limited resource farmers and youth project loan
participants will be provided with information and training on crop production
and record keeping.
8.
PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS:
The training in which I have received has been very Informative and I can not
think of any other training that will be needed at this time.
9. PRIMARY CHALLENGES:
The biggest disappointment I have encountered is when the National Office
request information and give you a short turn around period to respond.
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1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is A voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Pertina White
Project location:University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
Before graduating from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a B.S. Degree
in Agrícultural Economics. I worked as a summer intern with Rural Economic Community
Development and Natural Resource Conservation Service.
What are your present education and career goals?
My present education goal 16 to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to work on
my Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No X
If yes, please explain:
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
The experience has been very challenging for me and I have learned many
different things. I have realized how important the AmeriCorp Program is
and: that I feel very honored to be serving my community.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
I have learned that natural resources are very essential
to everyone or at least should be.
What have you learned shout community service through this experience?
I have learned that community service is very essential in a community.
It will be very hard for a community to survive without having people
to care about what is happening in that community.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
Working with people of different backgrounds has helped me understand
people better. I realize that no matter what people basically are the
same.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
I would tell them that AmeriCorp is a good program for someone who
enjoys working in the community with different people of different
backgrounds.
DOD
DDD ON
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Loydia
PAGE. 001
Loyda I. Stith- NRCS, Batesville, Arkansas
FOURTH QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
Time Period:
Project- Woodland Owners Association
1. Number of members-1
2. Number of members at the end of quarter-1
3. Total of hours of direct service- 1700 hours
4. Total of hours in training- 210 hours
5. Progress Towards Meeting Comunity Service:
At this time the Ozarks Woodland Owners Association is a Fact. The
association now exist and it have a constitution, by laws, elected officers
and 150 members.
6. Primary accomplishments:
By now the main objective of my project is done, The woodland owners association
is been created and working by itself. I belive "I got things done".
7. Project outcomes for the next Quarter:
During the next quarter we'll be working to get some funds to hire a professional
forester that willbe working with the association. Also another news letter
will be out to inform the members about the progress of the association.
8. Primary Chalenges:
During this quarter I had a baby and took live without pay. I wasnt able to
participate of certain activities related to my project. Other than that
everything is beeng going fine.
9. Other creative documentation:
a. News article: "Forestry landowners form association"
b. Newsletter: "Woodland Owners association formed"
C. Letters of support from satisfied individuals
1. Joseph Wooldridge
2. Thomas Roberson
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002/002
1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Those of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first year are pioneers in this experience. We would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take a few
minutes to answer the questions below? This is n voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experience. This information will be helpful In the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name: Loyda I. Stith
Project location: NRCS, Batesville, Arkansas
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
Hispanic, BA in Agricultuaral Science: Animal Industry, My work experiences are the
one that Im geting now with the Americorps program.
What are your present education and career goals?
I plan to get my masters degree (Reproducction of farm animals)
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCarps experience?
Yes *
No
If yes, please explain:
I been encourage to progress, and to go against all odds.
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
I have change 8 lot, I used to be shy and afraidto talk english because I'm
hispanic, but now I have alot of friends and can talk to everybody.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
The natural resources are very important and we have to learn how to manage them
for the future of the planet.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
There is a lot of people who have the resources, but they dont know how to manage
them. With the right information and a little bit of help they can progress
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
Is very intersting and educational especialy for me beeing hispanic, people have
different culture, and a different language. I love itl
What would you tell someone who expresses Interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
I will say"Go for it" and enjoy the job to the max. Dont limit yourself to one
project, lern all you can because is a good experince and it count for the future.
JUN 30 95 15:31
FROM USDA BATESVILLE, AR.
PAGE. 003
Page 10
Batesville. Daily Guard, Datesvare, Arm.
Ivemy ev, MN
B A T E $ G R D
Agriculture
Forestry landowners form association
A group of forestry landowners
JIM REID
The formation of this associatic
met May 2 to form a woodland own-
follows a field day conducted in la
ers amociation.
Conservation Comer
March at the Bryant brothers' cab
This association, which will be
on Salado Creck. This field day W.
identified as the "Ozark Woodland
tion newsletter.
attended by approximately
Owners Association," elected the
A constiuution for this association
people.
following officers: Robert Craig,
was adopted at the May 2 meeting.
The speaker addressed the issu
president; Larry Bennett, vice presi-
The constitution Identifies the objec-
of how woodland owners could be
dent; and Edgar Schoenike,
tives of the organization as follows:
efit by developing an associatic
secretary-treasuror.
To promote and improve the
and working together 10 promo
To date, organizational efforts
welfare and professional status of its
better woodland management as
that have led to the development of
members,
marketing
this association were being con-
To encourage professional
ducted by a program development
Approximately 150 woodlar
improvement through all available
group comprised of numerous
owners have expressed a desire
educational opportunities.
woodland landowners around the
become association members.
To increase interest in forestry
area and & technical advisory com-
The second field trip of the year
as a career.
mittee comprised of representatives
being planned for. late June. F
from the Cooperative Extension Ser-
more information, contact the loc
To provide for exchange of
Natural Resources Conservatic
vice, Arkansas Forcatry Commis-
ideas, methods and techniques for
sion and the Natural Resources
Service office at 698-1017.
woodland improvement.
Conservation Service (formerly the
To promote cooperation among
Soil Conservation Service.)
all forestry personnel.
Days
The Ozark Foothills RC&D
Council received a small grant from
To improve lines of communi-
monies administered by Winrock
cation among forest landowners,
International for the purpose of
forest industries, the general public,
encouraging the development of a
and various local, state and federal
woodland owners association for
agencies with forestry-related
this area. This money is being used
programs.
for postage, supplies and printing
To improve marketing skills of
costs for such things as the associa-
forest landowners.
JUN 30 '95 15:32 FROM USDA BATESVILLE, AR.
PAGE. 004
Ozark Woodland Owners
Association
FORESTS FOR AHMANSAS FUTURE
June 1995
newsletter content, speakers, field
Woodland
days, workshops, tours and other
Owners
training opportunities.
Association
Please take time to write and
Formed
give us your ideas and opinions. We have
an opportunity that may not repeat
itself, so we must do it right the first
time.
A woodland owners association
now exists in the North Central
Sawmill Tour
Arkansas Ozarks.
On May 2, a group of woodland
owners met in Batesville and adopted a
Deark Weodland
constitution that forms the "Ozark
Ovners Association
Woodland Owners Association."
Officers were elected to serve the
first term of this new association.
Your association has scheduled a tour
Robert Craig will serve as president;
for June 28, 1995, of the Jerry Moore sawmill
Larry Bennett as Vice-President; and
in Kensett, AR. This will provide an excellent
Edgar Schoenike as Secretary-
opportunity to understand how important it is
Treasurer.
to manage your woodland resources for
Approximately 150 woodland
quality.
This tour will leave the Post Office Bldg.
owners have expressed a desire to
In Batesville at 12:30 p.m. and return at
become a member of this association
approximately 4:30 p.m. Transportation will be
and will receive a member's certificate-
provided. Reservations can be made by
as soon as they can be prepared: If you
calling the NRCS office at 698-1017.
have indicated to us that you wish to be
a member but have not received a
certificate by mid-July, please let us
know. All others who would like to join
Working With Nature in a Woodlot
this association can do so by calling
Many Mrd spectes - in the certies. be on help them by desting - occuloral
- have in of the woodlot were. under a brge timb =
the NRCS office at 501-698-1017.
a sight upward argis to - walk - Also, have a few trees standing
Such my are Awarte meting places for may species.
Ideas
Now the WORK begins! How
do vou develop a successful woodfand
JUN 30 '95 15:32 FROM USDA BATESVILLE, AR.
PAGE. 005
THE LAW OFFICES OF
Young Wooldridge
The Unocal Plaza
1800 30th Street. Fourth Floor . Bskersfick. CA 93301-5298
A PARTNERSHIP COMPOSED or PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS
Telephone 805-327-9661 Facsimile 805-324-0409
Joseph Wooklridge, PC
A. Cameron Paulden
PARTNER
1927-1984
April 20, 1995
Independence/Izard Woodland Development
Ozark Foothills RC&D Project Council, Inc.
Room 108, Federal Building
490 College Street
Batesville, AR 72501
Gentlemen:
Thank you very kindly for the news letter under date of April 1995, regarding Woodland Owners
Association. I appreciate your courtesy in forwarding this newsletter, and I have read with
interest that we are setting up the Constitution and By-Laws in connection with the association.
1 am interested in becoming a member of this association in order that I may keep up with what
is going on with timber land in that area.
Very truly yours,
JW/ds
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ROBERSON REALTY & INSURANCE
P.O. Box 329
Hwy. 167 North
Tommy Roberson
Pleasant Plains, AR 72568
(501) 345-2929
Broker/Agent
June 1, 1995
Ozark Woodland Owners Association
Federal Building
Room 114
490 College Street
Batesville, AR 72501
I am still excited about the formation of the Woodland Owners
Association. At this time, I really do not know enough about
timber to make many suggestions about training or information
to be presented.
I am interested in learning about proper management of timber, to
help a tract develop to its fullest potential.
I would like to know more about dealing with timber buyers.
I would like to learn how to estimate board footage of a tract and
the different grades of timber from that tract.
I do plan to attend the workshop at Moore's on June 28. I will
take my own vehicle and plan to arrive there at about 1:30.
I hope the support and enthusiasm will continue to grow for the
association.
Sincerely,
Thomas Roberson
Thomas Roberson
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1. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH.
16
2. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER (MAR 31).
19
3. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED.
1700
4. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING.
144
5. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES.
A. Gathered secondary data from the following sources:
1. Cansus of Agriculture
2. Louisiana CRS Budgets
3. Tennessee CES Budgets
4. Mississippi CES Budgets
B. Identified producers, processors, distributors, brokers and
other relevant agents:
1. Identified approximately 150 producers
2. Identified approximately 300 processors
3. Identified approximately 46 distributors
4. Identified approximately 46 brokers
C. Sent out questionnaires to the producers, processors,
distributors, and brokers identified above:
1. Producers 150
2. Processors 300
3. Distributors 46
4. Brokers 46
D.
Direct Community Service Connected to above:
1. Presently serve on the Board of Directors of the
Arkansas Vegetable Growers & Marketing Cooperative
Association.
2. Currently serve as a member of Southeast Arkansas
Vegetable Growers Cooperative.
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3. Continue to be an active member of Arkansas Land and
Farm Development Corporation in October 1994.
4. Have been in direct contact with about 40 farmers in
Southeast Arkansas. During these visits, we discussed
various aspects of their operations and farm
management practices. I take advantage of the
opportunities to share my knowledge with them and
also learn from them.
5. Have helped SEARK Vegetable Growers Cooperative
obtain & pea sheller from the University of Arkansas
at Pine Bluff in order for the members to use
it to shell peas.
6. Worked with Mr. Mendenhall in identifying farmers to
be interviewed.
7. Continue to recruit students in agriculture for UAPB.
8. My work with farmers will have some short-term
and long-term benefits.
9. Spoke to a few people about how to become an
Americorps volunteer.
6. PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER::
a. I played a key role in help SEARK Vegetable Growers
Cooperative obtain a pea sheller.Having obtained a pea
sheller, & positive atmosphere has emerged for farmers
who can now expand their production of peas which will
help improve their incomes.
b. Information and data obtained from farmers, processors,
distributors, brokers and other agents are helping
improve farmers perception of a brighter future. Their
attitude toward adopting alternative crops is becoming
more positive.
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7. PROJECTED OUTCOME FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
My projected outcomes for the third quarter will relate to
objective goals 1 and 2 of the initial project proposal which
involve obtaining information and data on the production of
crops that have potential for processing and obtaining
information and data on the demand for the potential processed
products from crops with potential for profitability. The
projected outcome will be accomplished by preparing,
streamlining, coding, and entering the collected data into the
computer for processing, analysis and interpretation.
I will be sharing any information and data with
farmers that will help them improve their operations.
8. PRIMARY CHALLENGES
A major challenge has been getting distributors, brokers and
processors to complete the questionnaires we sent out in
order to obtain primary data and information. We have had to
do follow-up by telephone and a second mailing in some cases.
It usually consumes more time that one expects.
9. PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS
I would like additional training on writing grants and
proposals. It would be helpful to me and the farmers and
cooperatives.
10. MEDIA COVERAGE
Ne have planned to publicize our efforts through the local
newspaper the "Pine BluEf Commercial" on the project. We
expect to do an interview with a report within a week or 50.
11. OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION
Find below excerpts from my journal during the quarter:
1. Visiting other cities like Memphis TN, Baton Rouge LA,
New Orleans LA, and Jackson MS gave me an opportunity to
work with different people to help farmers improve their
well-being.
2. Visiting and learning about what the extension agents do
to help farmers learn how to keep records of what they are
doing so that they can increase their potential of growing
more crops.
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COMM-ABSISTANCE + ARKANSA
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1995 AmeriCorps Members' Stories
Thom of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first your ace plancers in this experience. Wa would
like to learn from you about some of the impacts of this program on the members. Would you take & few
minutes to newer the questions below? This is u voluntary opportunity to share your personal Mory of the
AmeriCrops DEVICE experience. This information will be helpful in the development of future projects and in
explaining the value of AmeriCorps to policymakers. (Names will not be used without permission).
Name:
Marvin Johnson
Project location:
University Arkansas Pine Bluff
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
I Have a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Economics, I'm in the Army Reserve and
I also work at Wal Mart full-time.
What are your present education and career goals? To get a MAsters' degree and work in the state
so that not only I want to help farmers in the state but to also help my wife in her
job, which is to help children that are having problems at home.
Have they changed at all # e result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No Y
H yes, please explain:
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally? My Americorps
experience has helped me mature futher, equipped me with very good professional
working skills, improved my knowledge of lookingat & problem from different points
of view and enable me to travel and meet many productive people.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program? I have learned that natural
resources are scarce, important, and should be managed properly, should be protected
so that future generations can also benefit from their availability. Concern for the
environment is at an all time high and we have a responsibility to handle these
resources with respect and care.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?That it takes hard work
and dedication to get things done. Communities should pull together and work out the
problems to help clean up neighborhoods, fight crime, and keep their kids in school.
Community service is a very important and rewarding activity. It. contributes to a
better society. It indicates to others that one cares.
What have you learned short working with people of different backgrounds? It has been a good
the: experience of learning from them as well as them learning from me.
exper Tence working with the different people with different backgrounds and gaining
What would you tall someons who expresses Interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps? I would tell
him/her that it would be a great and rewarding experience, They would learn alot and
then continue on with their education or possible job contact would be at hand after
completion of the project.
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JANA. COLEMAN
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
USDA AMERICORPS
HELENA, ARKANSAS
FOURTH QUARTER REPORT
TRI-COUNTY OUTREACH PROJECT
#3 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE. I worked 320
hours between July 3, 1995 and August 31, 1995 and have
completed my 1700 hours of direct service for AmeriCorps.
#4 TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING. During the fourth
quarter, I spent 48 hours in training. This brings my
overall training time to 264 hours.
#5 PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES.
The two projects from the last quarter that I am most proud
of have been the City of Marvell's application for the 1995
Arkansas Community Development Awards Program and their
application for the 1995 Arkansas Volunteer Community of the
Year Award. The project that has been the most fun is the
dinner theater that residents in Marvell and I have been
working on to provide the remaining matching funds for the
USDA Forest Service Grant the town has been awarded.
#6 PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Marvell entered their 1994
Christmas Parade in the 1995 Arkansas Community Development
Awards Program because they felt that is was a project that
truly recognized and promoted community initiative,
cooperation, and commitment along with individual
contribution and leadership within their town. When our.
application made it to the final round of competition, we
had to show our project, the Christmas Parade, to several
out of town judges within a one hour visit to our town.
Because the parade was already over, we choose to let them
see the parade as a slide show from pictures taken at the
parade and with the assistance of the NRCS Public Affairs
Office, we had a display board as well. Marvell City Hall
was decorated for the holidays and local residents who were
on hand to show their support wore Christmas attire. The
Christmas Parade Chairman gave a parade summary at the
presentation and four volunteers spoke on key criteria for
which the project was being judged.
We have already been notified that.we have placed in the
contest and have won prize money. We will not know the
final details until the awards luncheon on Sept. 19.
As an AmeriCorps Volunteer, I nominated the City of Marvell
for the 1995 Volunteer Community of the Year Award. In the
application and written report, I highlighted three projects
that required a vast number of volunteers within the past
year. These projects include the 1994 Christmas Parade, a
Pancake Supper and a City Wide Clean Up.
The 1994 Christmas Parade was a community event that
provided an opportunity for diverse groups in Marvell to
work together to help restore civic pride as well as
addressed an economical need by exposing newcomers to the
downtown business area which has increased trade.
The Pancake Supper was a fund raiser put on by Marvell
residents to provide matching funds for a USDA Forest
Service Rural Development Grant. When the town was awarded
$12,000, they lacked the 50/50 matching funds. The city was
able to provide $8,000 with in-kind services and $700 from
the city budget, but the Pancake Supper contributed enough
money to allow the town to receive the fully funded grant.
During Marvell's first ever, "Clean-Up, Paint Up, Fix-Up
Week" volunteers put in endless hours of hard work into the
tidying and sprucing up of the town. By washing windows,
cleaning out ditches, picking up trash, painting store
fronts, mowing vacant lots, and planting flowers, the group
worked to bring the municipality up to par.
The application for this award has already been submitted
even though the deadline is not until next month.
The final project I am assisting with in the City of Marvell
is the second, and last, fund raiser to help with the city's
part for the USDA Forest Service Grant. Tickets are going
to be sold for a dinner theater. Local stores are going to
provide the food, people have volunteered to help with
dinner preparations, and individuals of all ages have
committed to participate in the drama production. This
project is at the early stages, but is planned for the end
of October or first of November.
#9 PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. I believe all
USDA AmeriCorps participants in the State of Arkansas have
been offered numerous training opportunities. The state
offices have always been eager to provide technical
assistance. The best example I can give, is the display
board used by the City of Marvell during the competition.
An individual with the Public Affairs office designed the
display and provided computer print outs that were used.
#10 MEDIA COVERAGE. I have enclosed five newspaper articles
pertaining to my position with AmeriCorps. Each of these
stories were printed in small town newspapers that effected
the immediate area. However, it should be noted that two of
the articles appeared in the Central Delta Messenger, a
paper that goes out free of charge to post office box
holders and rural route addresses in fifteen different
towns.
#11 OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION. Also, enclosed are
pictures taken at the City of Marvell's presentation for the
1995 Arkansas Community Development Program as well as
pictures taken at the AmeriCorps Rural Development Corps End
of Service Meeting. A letter from the Mayor of Marvell
demonstrates the town's appreciation for assistance from the
AmeriCorps program with the USDA Forest Service Grant.
AmeriCorps Rural Development Corps
End of Service Meeting
AmeriCorps participants from Natural Resources Conservation
Service and Forest Service discuss the Mission Statement the
group adopted January 4, 1995 and determine mission accomplished.
AmeriCorps members complete the exit forms for Nationals.
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
CITY OF MARVELL
Marvell Mayor Clark Hall talk:
with the out of state judge wl
scored the community on their
diverse group participation.
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Superintendent of
Marvell Public School
explains how the
Christmas parade in-
volves the entire
staff and enrollment
of the school system.
Committee members for the
Christmas Parade listen as
Shelton Guest tells how the
parade is organized.
1995 ARKANSAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
CITY OF MARVELL
Local beauty queens greet supporters and hand
out agendas at the project presentation.
Marvell City Hall was decorated
for the Christmas Holiday in
order to demonstrate Marvell's
Christmas spirit.
A display board of the 1994 Christmas Parade
served as a focal point for the presentation.
The display was put together by the NRCS State
Public Affairs Office and myself.