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DOCUMENT HEADER
Document name: 3RD QUARTER SUMMARY
Document type: WRD
Drawer:
AmeriCorps
Folder: AmeriCorps
Last modified on Aug 16,95 1:23 PM
by J.SEYMOUR
Author:
SEYMOUR, JOHN
Typist: SCOTT, NICOLE D.
Subject: 3RD QUARTER SUMMARY
Summary:
Comments:
AmeriCorps Third Quarter Report
USDA Forest Service
The following is a chart of Member Information and a summary of the Public
Lands and Environment Corps (PL&E) Accomplishments in the 3rd
Quarter.
Member Slots in 3rd Quarter
= 380
Serving on last day of 3rd Quarter
= 332
Served entire 3rd Quarter
= 326
Left 3rd Quarter
= 21
Joined 3rd Quarter
=
6
Total Service hours for 3rd Quarter
= 148,587.4
Total Service hours to date
= 362,339.7
Volunteers
= 292
Volunteer hours
= 4201
A general summary of 3rd Quarter Public Lands and Environment Project
Accomplishments are as follows. 326 (included RDT) Members served through the
3rd Quarter logging 148,587.4 service hours. Service Accomplishments were:
1200 hours - 1.23 miles 3 structures- Fire rehabilitation/Watershed
protection
638 acres of reforestation
355.2 miles of Trail Maintenance
220 campground sites built or rehabbed
58 miles of fence built
52 acres of timber stand improvement
1.5 miles of historic site trail built
912 acres of wildlife habitat improvement with 133 structures built or
rehabbed and 58 nesting/shelter boxes built
577 acres - fisheries habitat improvement
15 miles of vehicle trails worked
4 picnic areas built
10 miles of road obliteration
-6 eroded areas stabilized
5.4 trails reconstructed
- 1289 students taught
- 2 wilderness sites rehabbed
- 136 acres of seed orchard maintained
- 14 check dams built
- 600 recreation sites received maintenance
- 50 road curves daylighted
- 5 bridges built
- 720,000 seedlings transplanted
- 94 acres of pruning
- 25 picnic tables built
- 775,000 salmon fry stocked
The work accomplished reflects the AmeriCorps motto of "getting things done. "
This list does not include the considerable numbers of hours of volunteer work
done in evenings and weekends by AmeriCorps Members in their nearby
communities. It also does not include work done for counties or rural areas
off NFS Lands.
The communities are responding to the enthusiasm and dedication of AmeriCorps
Members by increasing their own efforts to better their communities. Clubs are
being formed, work groups of local citizens are ptiching in. The AmeriCorps
Members are serving as catalyst in community after community. The leadership
shown by our partners, Camp Directors and Crew Supervisors is helping to make
it happen. The good work started with the beginning of the program has become
great work as person after person and community after community is observing
what is being done. The 4th Quarter will wrap the First Program Year with
every expectation that the accomplishments of the AmeriCorps Program as known
through the Forest Service will be considered legendary, and thus a prototype
for the Future.
The Third Quarter report contains evidence of a job which continues to be done
well by the dedicated AmeriCorps Members and staff. Thanks for continuing to
make it happen.
AMERICORPS/USDA
NAT SERVICE M
UNITED
STATES
DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
Third Quarter Report
(April 1, 1995 - June 30, 1995)
Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman meeting with one of the
many USDA AmeriCorps Members who have performed flood relief
service recently in Missouri. (Photo by Ken Hammond).
"The USDA AmeriCorps program is obtaining concrete,
measurable results that are making a significant difference in
communities across the nation." "
- Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman
AmeriCorps/USDA Third Quarter Summary
At the end of the third quarter, 980 AmeriCorps Members sponsored by USDA served
in 38 states in urban and rural projects fighting hunger, protecting the environment,
and re-building rural America. During the third quarter from April 1, 1995 to June,
30 1995 --- the Members provided 486,679 hours of service to their communities,
bringing the total number of hours of service performed since the launch in September
to 1,392,060. AmeriCorps Members also recruited at least 8,811 unpaid volunteers
who served at least 106,139 hours, bring the total number of volunteers to 10,669
and the total number of volunteer hours performed to 134,196.
Members of the Anti-Hunger, Nutrition, and Empowerment Team cooked and prepared
meals at soup kitchens, created community gardens, conducted nutrition and food
safety workshops for the elderly, sorted goods at food banks, developed nutrition
education programs for schools, provided outreach for the Women's, Infants, and
Children (WIC) nutrition program, began efforts to improve participation in the summer
feeding program, assisted earthquake victims with emergency food information, and
informed pantries about how their clients who are working but are still poor can boost
their incomes by utilizing the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Members of the Public Lands and Environment Team working on Forest Service lands
performed rehabilitation and watershed protection work, reforested fire-damaged
lands, constructed and maintained trails for hiking and horseback riding, planted
cuttings for riparian and wildlife restorations, maintained and rehabilitated
campgrounds and made campgrounds accessible for the disabled, completed timber
stand improvements, restored historic sites, conducted threatened and endangered
species habitat surveys, removed and installed fences, improved wildlife habitats, and
hung erosion control netting on roads.
Members of the Public Lands and Environment Team working on private and local
municipal lands repaired and restored flood-damaged areas, re-created fish habitats,
conducted water quality monitoring, built community greenhouses, constructed urban,
suburban, and rural nature trails, built playgrounds, restored windbreaks originally
created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, revegetated coastal marshes, restored
collections at the National Arboretum, created a safe-haven lot at a public housing
development, cleaned up an urban wetland, revitalized historical sites, improved
camping sites, and protected stream banks.
Members of the Rural Development Team provided service on projects related to
running water and indoor plumbing, sustainable agriculture, emergency response and
prevention, fisheries restoration, new uses of natural resources, environmental
education centers, community improvement and personal responsibility, recycling
promotion, American Indian empowerment, water quality protection, rural housing
improvement, and cultural resource preservation.
2
The Cost-Effectiveness of AmeriCorps/USDA Projects
The limited cost/benefit analyses prepared by or for AmeriCorps/USDA provide that
the Department's program is extremely cost-effective.
The USDA Forest Service has calculated that --- as of the end of the second quarter
of AmeriCorps service ---- its 236 AmeriCorps Members serving on Public Lands
Teams perform at least $1.51 worth of service for each $1.00 that the American
taxpayer spends to support such service. Although it is difficult to blend cost benefits
from different Forest Service regions around the country, the cost-benefit figures are
based on an average of the combined cost savings of all recreation projects
completed. These costs included all Federal spending, including the Member stipends
and educational awards.
The Forest Service AmeriCorps Public Lands crews completed recreation projects for
51% less than similar projects completed by force account (if completed by Federal
employees), and 68% less than similar services completed by contracted services.
For example, in one area it cost AmeriCorps $64,185 to complete 53 miles of heavy
trail maintenance. The same projects would have cost $126,000 by force account,
and $212,000 if the services were contracted.
The Clinch-Powell Resource Conservation & Development Council in Tennessee
calculated that, in the first four months of the program, the four USDA AmeriCorps
Rural Development Team Members, who are managed by the Council, performed
approximately $2.73 worth of service for each $1.00 that the American taxpayer
spent to support such service.
As evidenced by the chart on the next page, the Council calculated that, if purchased
on the "open market," one service project performed by one Member would have cost
an estimated $23,975 while another service project performed by three Members
would have cost an estimated, $50,400, bringing the total value of the service
performed to $74,375. The cost of the AmeriCorps Members, pro-rated to the four
months period in which they performed the projects, was $27,272.
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AMERICORPS SOLID WASTE SPECIALIST (One member sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service)
Accomplishments (4 months)
Cost to Community If
Cost as Provided
Savings to
Service Purchased on
Through
Community Through
Open Market*
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
Assist Hancock County with
$3,400
Convenience Center Design,
Permitting and Funding Grant
Assist Hancock County with
$8,500
completion of 10 year Solid
Waste Management Plan as
required by state law.
Preparation of Bid Specs and
$1,700
package for Recycling
Equipment for the City of
Harrogate.
Preparation of Bid Specs and
$2,550
Package for Transfer Station for
Claiborne County.
Preparation of Bid Specs and
$2,125
Package for Grainger County
Recycling Center
Design and Layout of Solid
$1,400
Waste Education Brochure
Preparation, development and
$4,000
writing of four grant proposals
for outside funding of important
solid waste projects.
TOTAL
$23,975 (estimate)
approx. $7,272
$16,703
*
Estimated costs based on the known 'going price' in the RC&D region.
SPECIALTY RECREATION AND TOURISM INITIATIVE (three members sponsored by the Natural
Resources Conservation Service)
Accomplishments (4 months)
Cost to Community if
Cost as Provided
Savings to
Service Purchased on
Through
Community Through
Open Market*
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
Inventory, Development of
$50,400 (estimate)
approx. $20,000
$30,400
Regional Committee, Setup of
Tourism Network, Preliminary
Funding Search, Eco-Tourism
Feasibility Study, Wilderness
Road Draft and Design of
Regional Tourism Database
*
Estimated costs based on the known 'going price' in the RC&D region.
4
AmeriCorps/USDA is "Getting Things Done" on Forest Service Lands
The following is a brief summary of the third quarter and cumulative
accomplishments from the eight Public Lands and Environment Teams operated
directly by the USDA Forest Service:
*
Maintained 127 miles of trail in the 3rd quarter, bringing the cumulative total for
the program year to 355.2 miles.
*
Reforested 386 acres of land in the 3rd quarter, bringing the cumulative total for
the program year to 638 acres.
*
Completely rehabilitated or built 220 campground sites in the 3rd quarter,
bringing this cumulative total this program year to 254.
*
Prepared 16 campsites for accessibility to people with disabilities, bringing the
cumulative total for the program year to 42 camp sites.
*
Improved 52 acres of timber stand, bringing the cumulative total for the program
year to 254 acres.
*
Constructed 58 miles of new fence in the 3rd quarter, bring the cumulative total
for the program year to 79 miles.
*
Achieved 912 acres of Wildlife Habitat Improvement in the 3rd quarter, bringing
the cumulative total this program year to 2,019 acres. One-hundred structures to
shelter or protect wildlife were built and 58 nesting boxes critical to the
survival of the species were built, bringing the cumulative total for the program
year to 133 structures and 296 nesting boxes.
*
Improved 577 acres of fisheries habitat in the 3rd quarter, bringing the
cumulative total for the program year to 760 acres.
*
Work was done this quarter on 15 miles of vehicle trails to keep them passable
and free of obstructive growth and slides, bringing the cumulative total for the year
to 18 miles.
*
Established and built four new picnic areas in the 3rd quarter, bringing the
cumulative total to 10 new areas.
* Improved watersheds damaged by wildfire by cutting and planting 29,500
willows in riparian areas to prevent further erosion during the 3rd quarter, bringing
the cumulative total this program year to 92,500.
5
*
Built 11 flood fences during the 3rd quarter to prevent future flooding.
*
Members built 1.5 miles of a special Historic Site Trail during the 3rd quarter.
*
AmeriCorps Members worked with the city of Eureka, California in the 3rd
quarter to build obstructions to stop erosion of six different areas in and around the
city. The work was critical to saving slopes from sliding and diverting unwanted
runoff and flooding from eroded areas
*
Maintained 1.23 miles of streambank this quarter.
*
Improved Forest Service road conditions
and thus the safety factor
by
"daylighting" 50 curves this quarter on winding roads with "blind" curves by
cutting and clearing brush.
*
Released 775,000 salmon fry in a fish stocking operation this quarter.
6
AmeriCorps/USDA is "Getting Things Done" Fighting Against Hunger
The following is a summary of the third quarter accomplishments of the five USDA
Anti-Hunger, Nutrition, and Empowerment Team projects managed by the USDA
Food and Consumer Services through local partnerships with anti-hunger groups
and youth service corps. USDA/AmeriCorps Members:
*
Cooked and served 17,386 meals this quarter, bringing the cumulative total for
the program year to 34,586 meals.
*
Created and helped manage 17 new sites for the Summer Feeding Program,
bringing the cumulative total for the year to 22 new sites created.
*
Repaired and/or expanded 10 emergency food pantries this quarter, bringing the
cumulative total for this program year to 14 pantries.
*
Made nutrition education and food safety presentations to 3,000 students this
quarter, bringing the cumulative total for the program year to 8,000 students.
*
Conducted nutrition education and food safety education workshops for 8,000
low income or senior citizens, bringing the cumulative total for this program year to
12,592 citizens who benefited from workshops.
*
Distributed 38,400 poster and brochures, directly reached 38,400 people, and
referred 5,998 eligible persons for assistance bringing the cumulative total for
the program year to 41,490 posters and brochures distributed, 35,347 people
reached, and 5,998 eligible persons referred for assistance.
*
Collected, sorted, and delivered 503,752 pounds (over 250 tons) of food this
quarter.
*
Started, planted, and/or maintained 26 community and school gardens this
quarter.
*
Promoted 16 Farmer's Markets and community gardens, totaling 206,214 square
feet this quarter.
*
Provided information about the Summer Feeding Program to 143,000 citizens
this quarter.
7
AmeriCorps/USDA is "Getting Things Done" Helping the Environment
The following are highlights from the third quarter accomplishments of the 14
Environmental Team projects sponsored by the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) on private lands in urban and rural areas and the one
project sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at the National
Arboretum in Washington, D.C. USDA AmeriCorps Members:
*
In the Atlanta, Georgia area, Members have installed an irrigation center at a
community greenhouse; potted 25,000 plants for use in schools, parks, and
beautification projects for the Olympics; improved outdoor education centers for
six public schools through a wide variety of projects, including construction of 375
feet of wheelchair-access trails, planting 190 plants and 30 trees, clearing one mile
of trail, and mulching and planting over 600 square feet; provided conservation
education to 8,929 students in 34 schools on litter control, recycling, and
beautification.
*
In Baytown, Texas, the Members provided coastal and shoreline protection in the
Galveston Bay area, creating an island that serves as a habitat for an endangered
species and a demonstration of productive uses of dredge material; grew
thousands of plant materials for stabilizing the land; planted 100 acres of the
island, bringing the cumulative total for the year to 220 acres.
In Boston, Massachusetts, Members constructed a three-story greenhouse at a
home for teen mothers; completed landscaping and maintenance work at the
National Center for African-American artists museum; set up a farmer's market at
Franklin Park; began landscaping work, rebuilding fences and walls, and painting
walls at the Franklin Hill Housing Development; removed a large tire dump from the
Lena Park Community Development; prepared a design for site renovation and
playground construction at the Perkins Community Development Center; and
tutored students at the Jeremiah Burke High School to help them compete in the
envirothon the first time an inner-city school from Boston has entered the
annual competition.
*
In Chicago, Illinois, the Members provided environmental education to over
1, 100 students on gardening and fishing; recruited 500 volunteers to help improve
the environment and increase public safety near public housing and in Little
Villages; performed landscaping and/or apartment improvement work at a variety
of Chicago Public Housing Developments, including: Lathrop Homes, Robert Taylor
Homes, Henry Horner Housing, Wentworth Gardens, Madden Park, and Ida B.
Wells; took 40 children and eight adults from public housing on canoe trips to
increase their appreciation for water quality and the environment; and improved 30
apartments for homeless and battered women at Lathrop Homes.
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*
In the District of Columbia, at the National Arboretum, Members planted more
than 750 plants of various sizes in various collections and areas, have killed
thousands of weeds, by spraying them with a herbicide. Weekly, they cut grass in
high visibility areas equaling approximately seven acres in size, performed the
delicate task of moving a Japanese koi (an expensive fish in the carp family) from a
very murky pond to a cleaner pool, and helped with construction of Japanese
beetle traps and the removal of beetles.
*
In the District of Columbia and nearby Maryland, the NRCS AmeriCorps Members
constructed five raised beds for an Earth Week exhibit on the mall; worked with
over 450 students on various environmental education activities; improved seven
different public parks, including constructing and installing blue bird boxes in
Kenilworth Park, planting 250 trees and 350 seedlings in Anacostia Park,
constructing 16 feet of boardwalk in Greenbelt Park, installing 280 trees and 900
plants in Little Bennett Regional Park, and improving 200 linear feet of stream bank
at Sligo Creek Park; cleaned-up 20 acres in Fort Lincoln that resulted in 15 bags of
trash and a truckload of branches and weeds; and cleaned-up seven public
swimming pools to help prepare for summer youth activities.
*
In East. St. Louis area, Members stabilized over 4,000 feet of stream and road
in Belleville that suffered from massive flooding in 1993, including surveying the
area, drawing a survey chart, removing trees that would interfere with the
stabilization work, cutting out ditches and removing silt, and placing "filter fabric"
and rip rocks in the stream to prevent future flooding and erosion; created or
improved maintenance of 22 community gardens; renovated a greenhouse at
Kenneth Hall Park; worked in Kenneth Hall Park (formerly Jones Park) cutting down
dead and dangerous trees and saving the city $700 per tree; worked with mental
health patients to teach them how to plant gardens; and worked with a church
group from Belleville to create a park in Centreville on land that had been donated
by a mother in memory of her son that had been recently shot.
*
In Goldendale, Washington, Members worked to improve salmon habitat by
building 6.5 miles of fence to improve riparian areas, planting 600 trees, and
installing four structures to retain sediment; treated 300 acres of land damaged
from forest fires; cleaned-up parks in preparation for Memorial Day and summer
activity; and assisted local conservation districts in the setup of 50 stream
monitoring sites.
*
In Nebraska, removed an old wheelchair-access boardwalk and constructed a
new one; provided environmental education activities to 1,700 youth; protected
cultural resources at four locations including one that was over 800 years old
occupied by the Plains Indians; planted 14,000 trees; and stabilized 70 feet of
streambank using bioengineering techniques.
9
*
In Indianapolis, Indiana, Members planted 675 trees in a public park and helped
implement the State of Indiana Envirothon Program.
*
In New Jersey, completed stream walks on 10 streams, totalling about 80 miles,
to identify potential sources of non-point pollution; planted trees utilizing
bioengineering techniques to stabilize 2,000 feet of streambank to enhance wildlife
habitat and improve water quality; organized stream cleanups in five counties;
organized a cleanup with 12 area high schools at Carnegie Lake; engaged in
Beachgrass plantings on dunes in four counties; Cleaned, marked, trimmed 30 sq.
ft. of board walk was installed on 12 miles of neglected trail; constructed a 15
foot bridge in a park; and made 128 environmental education presentations to
2,325 students.
*
In Oklahoma, Members worked in 10 counties to restore 44 windbreaks that
totaled 19.5 miles; planted over 64,500, including 7,500 trees in windbreaks and
57,000 on eroded and gullied areas and in outdoor classrooms and community
projects.
*
In the Pittsfield, Illinois area, Members improved three miles of trails in Brown
County; enlarged treehouses for camping; constructed a storage shed and
completed a bunkhouse; cleared brush and debris from two miles of drainage
ditches that serve as main channels to New Canton, Nebo and Pearl; and stabilized
two miles of streambank in Calhoun County.
*
In Portland, Oregon, Members completed a plan to restore a five-acre site from a
junkyard to a recreation area more than two acres has been cleared of trash and
debris, and the adjacent property has been weeded and maintained; trained and
worked with over 1,000 homeowners to survey downspouts and get their
participation in an effort to reduce the amount of stormwater from roof tops that
flows into the Columbian Slough --- this effort will reduce the overflow from the
combined sewer and improve water quality by reducing the amount of untreated
sewage that enters the Columbia and Williamette rivers; Members renovated the
trail system in an 185-acre park by establishing five main trails and closing a
network of unauthorized trails.
*
In South Dakota, Members assisted educational outreach on environmental
issues to over 2,100 elementary school children; completed a 23-county land-use
survey to identify areas that may negatively impact the Big Sioux, Vermillion and
James rivers; completed ten streambank stabilization projects resulting in 9,500
feet of streambank and 4,500 willows planted; worked with landowners to
encourage practices that would improve the Lake Campbell watershed, fish habitat
and recreation --- 43 producers were contacted resulting in the use of eight
different types of management practices, and treatment of over 2,300 acres.
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AmeriCorps/USDA is "Getting Things Done" Rebuilding Rural America
USDA has fully embraced the vision held by both the President and the
Corporation for National and Community Service --- that AmeriCorps be
community-based, community-designed, and community-run. The USDA Rural
Development Team has different community service objectives for each and every
individual site, based on the needs of each local community. Consequently, the
Rural Development Team Members are providing such a wide variety of services
that they are nearly impossible to aggregate.
The best illustration of how the Rural Development Team is "getting things done,"
is a list of success stories in each of the following areas: running water and indoor
plumbing, rural economic development, emergency response and prevention,
fisheries restoration, alternative uses of natural resources, environmental education
facilities, community facilities improvement, personal responsibility development,
tree planting, windbreak restoration, and riparian improvement, land use planning,
recycling promotion, American Indian tribal empowerment, woodland management,
water quality protection, rural housing improvement, and cultural resource
preservation. Many of the Rural Development Team Members are working in rural
Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Champion Communities.
Running Water and Indoor Plumbing
*
In New Mexico, a Member assisted the Vallecitos Fresh Water Delivery System
in its efforts to locate and deliver fresh water to the community and assisted with
the development of the El Rito Waste Water Treatment Plant. A Member serving in
Las Cruces helped water associations in 5 colonias in the area to successfully
apply for almost $30 million in RECD Water and Waste Disposal Grants, helped a
colonias set up a water association,
*
In Jonesville, Virginia, a Member succeeded in getting the Virginia Water Project
to pay for installing plumbing for an elderly man who had lived his entire life
without it.
*
In Texas, a Member serving in San Benito assisted local families by facilitating
repairs, additions, and water and sewer line connections to 172 bathrooms. A
Member serving in El Paso assisted 5 applicants for RECD Water and Waste
Disposal Loans, 3 applicants for Section 504 Rural Housing Repair Loans, and 2
Section 502 Single-Family Housing Loans, and with other USDA Members
organized a one-day clean up of a colonia.
11
Rural Economic Development
*
In Southeastern Utah, a Member compiled a comprehensive set of demographic
economic and social data for the four counties in southeastern Utah. The data will
be used for such purposes as projecting future planning needs, provides vital
information for grant applications for economic development and for businesses
considering locating in southeastern Utah.
*
In Oregon, a Member serving in Baker City assisted a local historic preservation
group in a project to convert downtown upper story space to commercial use,
assisted the mayor of a small town to receive RECD assistance for sewer system
hookups. A Member serving in Oakridge helped develop that city's Strategic
Economic Development Plan, served as a planning assistant to the City Council,
conducted regular work sessions with the Planning Commission, authored a zoning
ordinance, and facilitated the annexation of land for a city park.
*
In Arizona, Member serving in Nogales compiled an industrial building and lot
inventory which has helped a local development foundation attract 3 new
businesses to the area, resulting in the creation of 46-52 new jobs, has helped a
local company create 3 additional jobs, and has compiled a guide of local suppliers
to be distributed in the area and northern Mexico. A Member serving in Douglas
surveyed job loss in the area, did research and other preparations, then authored
an application for a Main St. revitalization grant, and served on the local Border
Patrol/Port of Entry Citizen Advisory Committee.
*
In Tennessee, a Member serving in Jacksboro worked to implement a "Total
Quality Partnership" between citizens, and State and Federal agencies by
organizing meetings, setting up a county-wide planning committee, producing a
promotional video, etc., has written grant proposals and received a total of
$403,915 for Campbell County to-date, and served as a liaison between the
County Executive's office and various agencies/groups/persons in the County.
*
In West Virginia, a Member serving in Fairmont worked as the liaison between a
local EZ/EC community and the City of Fairmont, helped the EZ/EC revise its
Strategic Plan, surveyed leadership needs to help it qualify for a $2,000
community support grant, assisted in organizing technical assistance information
into a reference guide for use by local rural communities, and worked with a local
university on a $30,000 grant to create an electronic information network for the
EZ/EC. This Member was recognized by the Governor of West Virginia for her
contributions to rural development in the State. A Member serving at the Lincoln
[County] Economic Development Authority worked with a $4,500 grant from the
Appalachian Community Fund to set up a local bartering program, and worked
under another $67,408 grant to help local counties continue with their economic
development plans.
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*
In Washington, one Member assisted 7 local community non-profit organizations
to tie into a Statewide telecommunications project, and organized annual
workshops and a conference to assist rural community leaders to meet public
agency representatives to access needed resources, and was noted in a national
publication. A Member serving in Grant County organized and coordinated a grant-
writing workshop for the county's non-profit organizations, and gave a number of
presentations to a variety of community-based organizations and networks on
strategies for accomplishing goals, trends in private and corporate funding and
contacts of sources of possible funding. Another Member organized monthly
meetings of the Washington Community Economic Revitalization Team to assess
its impact in assisting rural, timber-impacted communities and more effectively
target the funding of economic diversification projects, and completed a report on
the efficacy of Federal/State coordination and collaboration in large-scale
diversification projects in timber-distressed communities.
*
In Mississippi, a Member serving in Cleveland organized 15 community meetings
to discuss collaboration between local leaders and the EZ/EC community, which
resulted in the development of a 5-year program of leadership, economic, and
community development for the region, and to help a community revise its
strategic plan. A Member serving in Yazoo City helped the Yazoo Microenterprise
Program to write its business plan, keep records, and develop marketing strategies;
represented RECD AmeriCorps at the National Rural Development Conference,
assisted in the development of an Even Start education program proposal and a
Teen-Age Pregnancy Prevention Program proposal, coordinated transportation for
Yazoo Community Action Inc., and helped write a proposal for a family-based
center for public-housing residents.
*
In Texas, a Member serving in Alice collaborated with the Small Business
Development Center to provide training, enabling 2 individuals to establish their
own small businesses. A Member serving in Weslaco helped 30 businesses prepare
proposals for expansion and marketing, facilitated the submission of 4 loan
applications to create more than 48 jobs, contacted 25 Social Service agencies to
commit appropriate resources, helped 10 applicants for RECD Water and Waste
Disposal loans, and assisted the Empowerment Zone sub-zone team in prioritizing
needs and developing programs to address concerns relative to rural healthcare,
and as a result, 2 rural health clinics and a private medical clinic associated with a
major hospital are under construction in the area.
Sustainable Agriculture
* In Maine, an AmeriCorps Member coordinated workshops on best management
practices for blueberry growers. 124 growers participated and received credit
towards receiving their pesticide applicators license.
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In Arizona, in an effort to support sustainable agriculture for native Americans
and other local farmers, Members built a greenhouse to demonstrate technology
and growing high value crops. They built 20,000 feet of drip irrigation to conserve
water. Ten producers have requested the greenhouse plans and five are interested
in the irrigation system. Members organized a farmers produce cooperative and
built a trailer for the market. Six-hundred flowers were grown for beautification
projects. Food is also being grown for community food banks and soup kitchens.
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In Tennessee, Members drilled a water well for one family, helped to build 3
barns, two fences and pheasant cages; worked with landowners to install animal
waste systems on dairy, beef and poultry operations --- once construction
is
completed, these systems will handle 40-50 tons of waste per year.
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In lowa, AmeriCorps Members have assisted with animal waste management.
On ten farms lagoons have been pumped to recycle the effluent onto grassland or
cropland. Plans have been prepared for six other farms.
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A Member serving in London, Kentucky helped the local Kentucky Highlands
Investment Corporation, part of the local Empowerment Zone, create an
agricultural diversification committee as called for in the EZ's strategic plan, which
will identify new ideas, experimental crops and production methods, approve and
recommend which projects will be accepted, and review reported data to determine
the degree of success.
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In Minnesota Members provided assistance to landowners in informing livestock
producers in waste facilities and utilization. Members worked with 40 producers
to collect soil and manure samples to determine application rates, developed a list
of manure spreading equipment and worked with the farmer to produce waste
utilization plans, 17 are complete and 20 more are in progress.
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In Kentucky, a Member helped the Eastern Kentucky Vegetable Producers
Association become a viable and successful cooperative of farmers from a seven
county area.
Emergency Response and Prevention
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In California, AmeriCorps Members conducted a survey of citizen awareness on
emergency preparedness and assisted in damage reports, conservation plans and
field surveys of flooded farm land. They are completing information to the public
on fire-retardant plant projects. Three demonstration sites have been set up to
evaluate the plants and to show residents landscaping techniques for integrating
them into the home environment to reduce fire hazard.
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In Missouri, Members surveyed and mapped 2300 acres of flood plain to assist
16 landowners in sand removal. Completed maintenance of 27 floodwater
retarding dams, assisted 95 landowners in assessing herbicide runoff into water
supply, and worked with 11 farmers to develop water management plans.
*
In Tennessee, a Member serving in Johnson County assisted the local Enterprise
Community in obtaining fire-fighting equipment in conjunction with a State of
Tennessee and a business development grant, and worked with the local
organizing board to institute a county-wide 911 emergency system.
*
In McCreary County, Kentucky, Members started a road inventory and
management system for 965 roads in the county in order to establish a 911
system.
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In Las Cruces, New Mexico, two Members worked with a local planning
department to help institute a 911 emergency system.
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In Arkansas, Members worked with the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
facilitated the installation and dry fire hydrants. The State of Arkansas has
appropriated 2.2 million dollars for the Dry Hydrant project. In Holly Grove,
Members worked to help residents move from a 100-year flood plain. The City of
Holly Grove saved $50,000 due to the appraisal efforts of one Member.
*
In South Carolina, Members completed pond assessments for potential Dry Fire
Hydrant sites in an effort to reduce fire insurance rates in Williamsburg County.
*
In New Mexico, a Member aided in locating a building and funding for the Coyote
Volunteer Fire Department.
*
In Vermont, Members have worked with 77 rural fire departments in considering
the use of dry fire hydrants. Fire departments in eleven communities now have
plans for accessing water supplies for fire protection, and four more communities
are in the planning process.
*
In lowa, Members have worked with local conservation districts to assist two
dozen counties collect information and make GIS maps for used by agencies and
landowners for land use and resource management practices on erodible land and
in flood plains. The Members assisted the City of Oakland to design a community
tree planting project to replace large number of trees lost to construction and
weather damage.
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A Member serving in Helena, Arkansas worked to set up a local 911 emergency
communication service, helped reorganize and helped secure over $13,000 in State
funding for 2 local fire departments serving over 3,000 residents.
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In North Dakota, AmeriCorps Members have helped seal abandoned wells;
cleaned-up flood damage at Aneta City Park and Harwood Trailer Court; helped
with the flood relief planning being done in anticipation of the dangerously high
water levels at Devils Lake. Members conducted a flood hazard survey and
watershed inventory mapping; performed bank stabilization at McVille Dam and a
watershed inventory at Silver Lake.
*
In Mississippi, twenty-one dry hydrants were installed for fire suppression in the
Mt. Olivet community. Efforts are being made to establish dry hydrants in four
other counties. AmeriCorps Members are working in 10 counties to identify
alternative water sources for rural fire protection.
Fisheries and Aquatic Wildlife Restoration
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In Maine, Members worked with the Beals Island Shellfish Hatchery to help raise
15-20 million juvenile clams. With the help of AmeriCorps, the number of clams
raised is 5-10 million more than normal. This effort will provide over $1.8 million
benefit to the coastal community.
Community Facilities Improvement
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In South Carolina, Members constructed ten buildings that will be used to house
youth at-risk in an outward bound program.
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In New Mexico, a Member helped obtain equipment and supplies and provided
program guidance for the Coyote Senior Citizens Center and worked with secular,
religious, and government groups to develop the Coyote Community Center.
*
In Texas, a Member serving in Uvalde, organized 20 community volunteers to
enhance and expand a local recreational area by facilitating the installation of a
swimming pool. A Member serving in San Diego partnered with the Freer
Improvement Committee to organize and help 20 volunteers clean up their
community. A Member serving in Hebbronville organized community volunteers and
businesses to increase access to a local park by widening the sidewalk. Concrete
and lumber were donated by local businesses enabling the volunteer labor to
complete the Kohler Park Project in 6 weeks.
*
A Member serving in Marshall, North Carolina who previously established a
Family Resource Center, saw the caseload triple from 4 to 12, and obtained the
services of a mental health professional who works in family preservation to work
at the Center.
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In North Carolina, Members organized, coordinated, implemented, and supervised
the Mingo Falls restoration trail project with local businesses and the Oconaluftee
Job Corps, coordinated the ground-work for Phase I of the Oconaluftee Greenway
Project, worked toward the development of Walking Trail brochures for downtown
Cherokee and adjacent hiking trails, organized a work group that constructed
playground equipment and painted the facilities a the Ceremonial Grounds on the
Qualla boundary, organized and implemented an Arbor Day event at the Qualla
Civic Center, worked to develop a Mountain Bike Trail, prepared an Urban Forestry
Grant for beautification of neighborhood parks, and worked with communities to
provide access to parks and recreational facilities for the disabled.
*
In New Mexico, a Member serving in Las Cruces organized 20 National Honor
students to spend a day cleaning a community building in San Elizario and
helped clean a newly constructed homeless shelter. A Member in Aztec helped a
local Boys and Girls Club apply for over $90,000 for operational funds and
purchasing a building and completed a community service project with other
AmeriCorps Members to clean up and repair a local adult day-care center.
*
In Marion, Virginia, Members printed, presented, and installed 40 tree
identification plaques, 265 Riverwalk Tree Identification Guide Books, and 1,200
Riverwalk brochures, held a Riverwalk Tree Identification Laboratory Field Day, held
two teacher trainings, provided the school system and community and educational
outdoor laboratory and exercise trail.
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In Mississippi, Members worked with the City of Indianola to develop a
community recreation and education program, and worked with the City of Belzoni
to develop a Centennial Park Plaza and Green.
Alternative Uses of Natural Resources
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In Arkansas, Members worked to develop a market for wood pellets thus
creating local jobs and save small sawmills in the local community.
*
In New Mexico, Members worked with the Sangre De Cristo Wood Workers to
build an incubator facility.
*
In Minnesota, Members conducted a survey to determine the activity and level of
interest in short rotation woody crops for alternative fuel use.
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In Louisiana, Members worked to provide timber bridge technology and materials
for recreation project in Lake Providence.
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Conservation Education Facilities
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In Mancos, Colorado, Members developed and helped construct a nature walk in
the town of Mancos, wrote grant applications and recruited local partners and
volunteers to build and publicize the trail.
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In Tennessee, Members established outdoor environmental learning centers have
been established at 14 schools.
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In South Carolina, AmeriCorps Members constructed, two outdoor classrooms;
six miles of nature trails and prepared two teachers guides.
*
In New Mexico, Members assisted in the cleaning, painting and laying an
irrigation system at a ranch for disadvantaged youth.
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In Mississippi, Members worked with the O'Bannon Elementary School to
construct an Education and Conservation Outdoor Classroom.
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In South Carolina, members completed the restoration of a nature trail at
Greeleyville Elementary School.
Community Improvement and Personal Responsibility Development
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A Member serving at the P.R.I.D.E. in Logan County, West Virginia, EZ/EC
community organized the donation and distribution of 12 tons of seed potatoes to
needy families, assisted the Director of the local Head Start program, drafted plans
for a local senior center, and worked with other AmeriCorps Members and
volunteers from local organizations to repair homes. Two Members serving at the
Council of the Southern Mountains worked with a Summer Food Service Program
running 55 sites in McDowell County feeding approximately 1,000 children.
*
In Utah, Members renovated a building and established a food bank in San Juan
County that serves 6,000 residents including 2,000 Navajo residents. A cleanup
was organized for a two mile section of highway.
*
A Member serving in Macon Ridge, Louisiana, established a tutorial program for
high school seniors, assisted the local Drug Awareness Resistance Education
program, and helped victims of the New Orleans flood as a member of the State
flood relief team.
*
In Oregon, a Member helped other AmeriCorps Members organize a community
paint project that enlisted an estimated 200 volunteers.
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In Virginia, a Member serving in Jonesville organized 10 volunteers to clean up a
portion of a local river and worked with other Members to organize a clothing
donation and perform home repairs for low-income families; also worked with the
Appalachia Service Project to provide volunteer labor and donate materials.
* In Mississippi, a Member serving in Natchez helped organize a "Teen Rally" to
discuss unwanted pregnancy prevention, preparing for college, and the AmeriCorps
program, for which she generated a great deal of community interest, as well as
donations of time and materials from a variety of benefactors, and also worked
with a local university to determine local recreation needs. A Member serving in
Lorman tutored grammar school students in reading, math and science, conducting
a series of HIV/AIDS awareness workshops, sponsored a college ACT workshop to
improve standardized college entrance exam scores, organized a college
recruitment night, and ran a blood drive.
*
In Tennessee, a Member in Johnson County works with families of patients in
the intensive care unit the local Veterans Administration hospital. A Member
serving in Greeneville set up a data base of local social services that will be
provided to citizens and agencies to improve the provision of these social services
where needed.
*
In New Mexico, Members organized a job fair targeting youth to try preventing
gang membership. Members also assisted in developing a work ethics, school to
work project at San Juan College.
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A Member serving in Prestonburg, Kentucky assisted the Service Connection Inc.
in performing necessary social services for local residents and helped with referrals
to local contractors from local citizens who needed home repairs done.
*
In Kentucky, a Member helped develop the Owsley County Fund for Excellence
--- a foundation dedicated to helping the youth of Owsley County stay in school. A
Member serving in Hazard wrote the district plan for the local Family Preservation
and Family Support Services Program, helped a local county start an education
foundation designed to help the children of the county, worked with 15-20
volunteers of the Eastern Kentucky Vegetable Producers Association to purchase a
building, and was instrumental in setting up a Local Economic and Community
Development Center to bring in and retain business and economic opportunities. A
Member serving in Barbourville designed and taught a series of lifeskills classes for
low-income individuals that have been given to 63 families to date; information on
home ownership and renovations that was requested by many attendees was
supplied by RECD offices in the area. A Member serving in London developed a life
skills curriculum for a local Job Training Program for young people, developed a
transportation system for JOBS/Welfare clients to travel to/from training and
educational facilities, and helped out at a local Senior Citizen Center.
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In South Carolina, Members sponsored three Scout Troops for the Adopt-A-
Highway program managed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation
*
A Member serving in El Centro, California planned and worked at a drug usage
identification conference attended by 79 people, and organized volunteers to assist
in a city beautification project where the community restored a public park,
renovated buildings, and painted over graffiti.
Tree Planting, Windbreak Restoration, and Riparian Improvement
*
In North Dakota, Members have canvassed Grand Forks county to identify
healthy Elm trees and to assess the loss of trees due to Dutch Elm Disease.
*
In Missouri, assisted one landowner to implement a wetland wildlife area on 40
acres that included planting 400 trees.
*
In lowa, AmeriCorps Members have been credited with the success of over
3,000 acres of wetlands being reserved. They have contacted landowners, shared
the program with them, and assisted them in developing easements and restoration
plans. One member assisted in work that resulted in the local conservation district
board purchasing a 512 acre tract of diverse landscape. Members provided
assistance in harvesting and replanting 2,000 willow trees to stabilize a
streambank.
*
In Minnesota, AmeriCorps Members have been working in the Nemadji River
Basin, in which they organized a project that recruited 100 volunteers to plant
5,000 trees. Members worked with over 580 students in various environmental
education activities including river monitoring, tree planting, and the envirothon.
They also worked with over 160 adults in various environmental management
presentations.
*
In California, Members are also helping residents with erosion problems due to
high coastal winds. They have prepared information and tours on windbreaks.
Members assisted in collecting seeds from three conservation plants and have
worked in the nursery to produce young trees for windbreak plantings.
Tourism Development to Boost Local Economies
*
In Colorado, Members developed a management plan for the San Juan Skyway
which increased local involvement in tourism development and preservation of
cultural, physical, and historical resources, and inventoried scenic, recreational, and
cultural resources for the Skyway.
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In West Virginia, Members worked to develop the 600 mile Hatfield-McCoy Trail
System across seven counties, assisted in planning and implementation of the
Phillipe Convention and Business Bureau's Spring Craft Festival which was
attended by 2500 people, worked with McDowell County to develop a publicly
held recreation area to develop a tourism base in the county.
*
In Utah, Members worked with San Juan County and the Navajo Nation--
The Rural Development Team Members inventoried sites for inclusion in the Trail of
the Ancients. The sites were inventoried for geologic, historic, scenic,
recreational, aesthetic, and cultural qualities and potential. The Members worked
with the Navajo Nation to develop a strong tourism industry and to determine the
impact of tourism on the Nation.
Environmental Education
*
In Oregon, Members were trained in leadership and mentoring to work with 16
youth who have dropped out of school. AmeriCorps Members developed a plan for
training those they were mentoring in environmental education. In one-to-one
mentoring relationships, they are working in teams of eight for a six week summer
program.
*
In Missouri, Members provided conservation education to 850 students.
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In Tennessee, Members made 2,250 environmental education presentations;
assisted in an envirothon participated in by 100 students -- team trained by
AmeriCorps Members won the state competition. Members also coordinated and
promoted regional Envirothon for high school students from 10 high schools in five
counties and coordinated a Conservation Camp for over 900 4th grade students,
teachers, and parents.
Land Use Planning
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In Western New York, AmeriCorps Members are helping to demonstrate
applications of GIS computer mapping in managing natural resources.
Approximately 280 miles were mapped by the third quarter. Members worked
with the American Chestnut Foundation to map 150 surviving mature chestnut
trees in Western New York. Forest inventory data has been digitized for the
Seneca Nation of Indians, to support improved management of the over-harvested
forest resources. Members are also working to identify bald eagle nesting sites on
the reservations. One hundred, fifty natural gas wells are being mapped and
evaluated by AmeriCorps Members to help with managing the closing the wells.
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A Member serving in Cave Junction held meetings, and met with appropriate
officials to update the Strategic Plan of the local Enterprise Community, assisted in
the planning for expanding a local state park, worked with the Oregon Economic
Development Department to design a tourism plan that was eventually full-funded
with a $12,000 grant.
Recycling Promotion
*
In South Carolina, Members posted Two-thousand signs at businesses to support
recycling of oil, batteries and hazardous materials.
*
In Tennessee, Members gave five demonstrations and 12 presentations on
recycling, were given, leading to a 25% increase in the volume of solid waste
recycling and helping the county meet the compliance requirements of the
Tennessee Solid Waste Management Act of 1991. They also organized four
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collections during which 7500 pounds of
hazardous materials from 120 households and worked with 140 school children on
art projects made from recycled materials.
*
In South Carolina, AmeriCorps Members helped to upgrade a recycling curriculum
for statewide use in schools. This curriculum has been used to train nearly 3,000
teachers. The upgrade was done to include materials used by other programs and
the cost estimates for presenting 160 of the lessons.
American Indian Tribal Empowerment
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In Arizona, one Member helped establish a community wool cooperative on the
Navajo Nation. Another Member also worked with the Cameron Chapter House of
the Navajo Reservation to identify natural and cultural resource based tourism
programs including developing bed and breakfast Hogans. A Member serving in St.
Michaels, Arizona travelled to very remote parts of the Navajo Nation to make
presentations at various tribal functions, and in so doing has increased the number
of applications for RECD Housing Preservation loans from 7 in the 3rd quarter of
FY94 to 33 in the 3rd quarter of 1995, an increase of more than 400 percent.
*
In Colorado, a Member inventoried 33 sites on the Southern Ute Indian
Reservation supervised the work of the South Ute Conservation Corps to prevent
erosion.
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* A Member serving in Sylvia, North Carolina worked on a Cherokee reservation to
increase the knowledge and receptiveness of RECD housing assistance in the tribe,
worked to get an RECD inventory property house for a family, helped organize
youth volunteers to build homes on the reservation during the summer, and helped
a very poor family to without electricity, running water, or adequate sanitation to
obtain same.
*
In New Mexico, in San Juan County, a Member generated 42 applications for
RECD Section 504 Housing Preservation Grants/Loans from residents of Indian
pueblos who had not filed a single application in FY94, represented the RECD and
AmeriCorps by giving a lengthy presentation on RECD assistance to a meeting of
every housing improvement coordinator at every pueblo in New Mexico, an
organized a basketball camp for at-risk drug-endangered youth. A Member serving
in Gallup generated 17 applications for RECD Section 504 Housing Preservation
grants from the Pueblo of the Zuni Native American tribe where no applications
had been filed the same quarter in FY94, organized families to form "sweat equity"
teams to apply for RECD Self-Help and Single-Family housing assistance, and
helped locate funding for a local bike path project.
*
In Oregon, a Member serving in Pendleton assisted 3 very low-income applicants
of the Umatilla tribe for RECD single-family housing loans, assisted the tribe in
successfully applying for a $2.6 RECD Community Facility loan and grant for a
Tribal Interpretive Center, assisted in the design of a water and waste system
under this grant, including designing specifications, setting up and configuring
hardware and software for the Tribal Water Department, training employees in
using the systems, and used the Internet to access information on grants for
housing, water systems, education scholarships, etc. for the Tribe.
Woodland Management
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In West Virginia, Members assisted the West Virginia Division of Forestry to
develop a field survey to determine the amount of logging residues.
*
In Minnesota, Members developed and conducted a Best Management Practices
education workshop for loggers.
Water Quality Protection
*
In South Carolina, Members completed grassland surveys covering 50,000 acres
in two counties. This work is to support the improvement of water quality through
better management of hayland and pasture land.
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In Maine, an AmeriCorps member assisted the Dept. of Marine Resources with a
sanitary survey of to pinpoint failing septic tanks within 500 feet of the shore.
This source of pollution is having a detrimental effect on the shellfish habitat.
Many people in this low-income community are without indoor plumbing. This
motivated the AmeriCorps members to take action. They helped the community
seek resources for septic repair and water quality monitoring. Today a total of
$40,000 has been allocated for repairs and 11 new monitoring sites are targeted.
*
In West Virginia, over 90 limited resource farmers were by water quality projects
in six communities. Three members evaluated over 4400 acres of cropland that
lead to the reduction of an estimated 88,000 pounds of nitrogen. Over 200
students were given presentations on things you can do on the farm to improve
water quality. Members assisted Save Our Streams volunteers to survey the
health of aquatic life on several streams.
*
In Ohio, Members inventoried over 35 miles of Big Darby Creek corridor,
designed 20 Best Management Practices, and designed a two acre wildlife
wetland. Members also assisted the Nature Conservancy in addressing severe
gully erosion with native prairie grasses.
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In Mississippi, two AmeriCorps Members and five volunteers have been trained
and certified in the Adopt-a-Stream program. Five streams have been adopted and
being tested monthly.
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In Michigan, 750 farm families completed the risks assessments for farm a
Farm A Syst. As a result, nearly 200 people have made changes in their
practices to reduce the risk of contamination.
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In Louisiana, AmeriCorps Members conducted the Farm A'Syst program which
is designed to help landowners assess and reduce the level of risk to ground water
pollution on a farm. Members conducted a public information campaign to raise
the level of knowledge of groundwater pollution risks. Five-hundred students
completed pre and post-assessment; 685 landowners received information
packages; and members completed 90 one-on-one farm assessments.
Rural Housing Improvement
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A Member serving in Blytheville Arkansas assisted in the development in the
application for an RECD Housing Preservation Grant for 20 houses, and conducted
a series of Low-Income First-Time Home Buyers workshops and worked with those
who applied and qualified for Arkansas Development Finance Authority HOME
funds.
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A Member serving in El Centro, California caused the following increases in
RECD Section 504 Rural Housing Repair Program loans and grants activity: from 0
inquiries in the same Quarter in FY94 to 250 inquiries; from 0 applications to 37;
from 0 recipients at the end of the Quarter in FY94 to 19 recipients at the end of
this Quarter at a total of $94,840, with an additional 4 applications pending for an
additional $40,000. This Member also collaborated with the City of Brawley
Housing Rehabilitation Program to assist elderly homeowners with low-interest
construction loans to replace or convert substandard hazardous dwellings into safe,
adequate, and affordable homes, and as a result was able to obtain a $4,900 grant
for an elderly lady to pay for the dismantling of her existing home and permits for a
new home, which will include a new air-conditioning and heating system.
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In Louisiana, a Member serving in Bastrop assisted over 70 applicants for RECD
Single-Family and Home Repair loans and made 10 presentations on Farm/Home
Safety to over 200 students, and worked with an elderly feeding project. A
Member serving in Ferriday increased applications for RECD assistance by
approximately 10 percent. A Member serving in Winnsboro had 10 RECD Home
Repair loans funded and an additional 10 approved, worked with the Rural Housing
Assessment Program, and made 6 presentations on Farm/Home Safety to over 200
students. A Member serving in Tallulah and Lake Providence provided training via
the local Community Action Agency to over 30 low-income home buyers, through
the Rural Housing Assessment Program conducted 55 surveys that will hopefully
lead to either new construction or repairs of existing dwellings, assisted 8 appli-
cants for RECD Home Repair assistance, and made 6 presentations on Farm/ Home
Safety to over 200 students. A Member serving in Jonesville assisted in the filing of
over a dozen applications for RECD Single-Family and Home Repair loans, educated
40 children about Farm/Home Safety. A Member serving in Rayville represented
the RECD to 30,000 Louisiana residents at a Parish festival, personally generated
more than 100 applications for RECD assistance and promoted Farm Safety videos
to over 1,500 students. A Member serving in Lake Providence has had 7 applicants
for RECD housing assistance approved, worked with over 60 families in a rural
assessment project to obtain safe, decent and sanitary housing, and made 8
presentations on Farm/Home Safety to over 400 students. A Member serving in
Alexandria and Boyce has generated 25 applications for RECD housing assistance.
*
In New Mexico, two Members serving in Las Cruces generated 1 REC Section
502 Single-Family Housing Loan application, 4 RECD Water and Waste Disposal
Grant, 1 Section 504 Housing Preservation Grant, 1 Section 504 Housing
Preservation Grant by meeting with approximately 200 people during the quarter.
A Member worked with the Mesilla Valley Habitat For Humanity to build 6 homes.
A Member serving in Aztec helped Habitat For Humanity build a home and worked
with other Members to survey over 500 single-family houses for possible State of
New Mexico housing assistance.
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In Mississippi, a Member serving in Jackson worked to get low-income potential
home buyers to participate in a series of Home Buyer Education classes by
preparing and distributing flyers, pamphlets, and public service announcements. A
Member serving in Natchez went door-to-door, posted notices, and organized
meetings to inform people about the various types of RECD housing assistance
that is available to them; over 60 applications in the last 10 months for single-
family housing loans were generate, as well as 20 housing preservation loans, of
which 7 have already been funded. A Member serving in Jackson conducted
seminars to inform local residents about the types of RECD housing; subsequently
approximately 15 percent more applications for aid were received and 10 percent
more loans were actually approved. A Member serving in Greenville performed
outreach for RECD housing assistance programs which increased the number of
actual recipients of RECD Very Low- and Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and
Grants by approximately 25 percent over the previous year. A Member serving in
Canton worked with delinquent RECD borrowers to make their accounts current,
assisted applicants for RECD aid, organized a new home buyer education program
for a local community resource center, and distributed information on energy
conservation and good property maintenance. A Member serving in Webb assisted
applicants for 13 RECD Self-Help Housing loans, as well as applicants for RECD
Very Low- and Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants, and worked on the
sale of tax credits to support the construction of low-income apartments.
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In Texas, a Member serving in Laredo organized several volunteers, local donors,
and businesses to rebuild an elderly man's home that had been destroyed by fire.
Expenses were covered by a benefit plate sale, and as a result of the cooperation
between the citizens and the businesses engendered by the Member, the project
was completed within 3 months. A Member serving in Raymondville assisted 25
residents in obtaining funds to build safe and adequate housing, install water
systems, and do home repairs. A Member serving in Edinburg teamed up with the
Child Protective Service to provide needed home repairs for a local family, and got
contractors to donate materials and manpower to this 1-day project. The repairs
included sheetrocking 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room, and painting the
inside of the house. A Member serving in Edinburg helped a family of 5 relocate
from living in an old school bus to a home. The husband was disabled and unable
to work, but took care of the children while his 8-months pregnant wife worked in
the fields. The Member also helped them obtain funds and donated materials to
build a bathroom to their new home.
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In Oregon, A Member serving in Ontario assisted 5 applicants who had been
refused State weatherization aid, to successfully apply for RECD home
weatherization aid, helped a local county senior center to apply for a $134,000
Housing Preservation Grant, and arranged for a local donation of a truckload of dirt
and volunteers at the home of a low-income senior citizen.
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In Jonesville, Virginia, a Member arranged for an RECD loan to allow a homeless
family with a baby acquire an RECD home from inventory.
Cultural and Historic Resource Preservation
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In West Virginia, a Member performed archeological site investigations on over
100 acres in seven rural communities; artifacts that were recovered were
documented for exhibit; mapped and planned for the use of a civil war site;
monitored the removal and re-burial of four historic graves. This Member will
increase the future use of archaeologists as volunteers to bring expertise to local
cultural resource preservation.
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In Tennessee, Members completed oral histories for the Hidden Heroines Oral
History Project.
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A Member serving in Morgantown, West Virginia has been working to renovate
a historic theater in the heart of the downtown business district which is a source
of local pride and interest by organizing a visit for the consulting firm overseeing
the restoration, organized a cleanup of the building, compiled a report on needed
repairs and facilities, and authored a guide for fundraising for the repair committee.
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AmeriCorps/USDA Members Are Learning Personal Responsibility
While Expanding Their Own Educational Opportunity
Because USDA has spent so much time and energy to date documenting the
accomplishments towards meeting community service objectives, we only do not
have a tremendous amount of hard, empirical, aggregated evidence to date on our
success in meeting Member development objectives. Our best empirical evidence
of success in meeting Member development needs is our excellent rentention rate,
which has been at least 80% since the start of the program.
In addition, our quarterly site reports, as well as site visits in every region of the
country, indicate the following:
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All USDA Members have received extensive training --- in the vision of
AmeriCorps, team-building and citizenship development, and the specific technical
skills they need to perform their service.
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By performing hard work together under the philosophy of "sweat equity,"
Members have learned to bridge their diverse racial, gender, religious, generational,
and geographical backgrounds in order to work together as cohesive teams.
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Many USDA Members have significantly increased their leadership, public
speaking, and project planning skills in just the few months since the launch of the
program.
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Of the USDA Members who joined the program after dropping out of high
school, many have either earned their GEDs or made significant progress
towards obtaining their GEDs. Of the Members who joined the program with
either some college education, college degrees, or some graduate education, many
have expressed the belief that AmeriCorps has increased both their ability and their
desire to continue their educations.
One USDA AmeriCorps member was picked to speak at a forum sponsored by
Secretary Glickman, and another was picked to participate in a forum sponsored by
the First Lady.
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One Great Success Story For Both an Individual and a Community
Regina Lynn's parents divorced when she was six years old, and she spent the
remainder of her childhood living in various places in the country with either her
father or her mother, or under the custody of a local department of social services.
She became an alcoholic, dropped out from school, spent ten years married to a
man who physically and emotionally abused her, and gave birth to four children.
In 1988, she moved back to one of the areas she living during childhood rural
Madison, County, North Carolina and overcame her alcoholism and
embarrassment to go back to school to earn her high school equivalency degree.
She then attended college and after borrowing $1,000 to pay for a lawyer
successfully won a legal battle to keep custody of her children. As she writes in
her attached life story, "When my children were sick, my car quit, my two year old
niece destroyed my only copy of a major research paper, and the hamster died, it
required great effort to stay in school." Still, she persevered and received her B.A.
On November 22, 1992, President Bush personally awarded Regina with a gold
"National Literacy Honor" medallion in a White House ceremony that was later
broadcast on television nationwide. (Copy of picture of this ceremony is attached.)
Regina then joined AmeriCorps, which, she writes, "Allows me to pursue my goal
of family self-sufficiency one step at a time," even as she helps countless other
families in Madison County. Through AmeriCorps, Regina has played a leading role
in creating a new non-profit center that provides literacy education, general
tutoring, job skills training, employment information, parenting information and
classes, GED classes, toy making workshops, adult reading programs, and arts and
crafts classes.
Through a remarkable, life-long struggle, Regina has transformed herself from a
recipient of social services to a provider of such services.
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SUITE 209
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From:
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Phone:
Phone:
804/287-1681
Fax phone: 202/690-0639
Fax phone:
804/287-1737
CC:
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Narratives from 3rd quarter reports
for Wy theville and Keysville
clusters.
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AMERICORPS
3
QUARTER REPORT
SITE INFORMATION
Operating Site name:
Virginia Rails to Trails
State:
Virginia
Site ID #
Your Name:
Ray Dorsett
Your Position:
Project Manager
Telephone number:
804/736-8403
Fax number:
804/736-0003
e-mail address
(if available)
Date report completed
7/12/95
Reporting Period:
3rd Ouarter - April - July 1995
Program Start-up date:
September 1994
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SERVICE
Virginia Rails to Trails
PRIMARY ACCOMPLISMMENTS
1. Member Development: Progress made in boosting the personal
development of members.
A one-day photography training session improved members' skills in
recording and visually documenting project activities for
increased understanding and participation by the public.
A half-day session on civil rights training was designed to enhance
members' understanding of USDA requirements for outreach and
program delivery to all constituents.
A three-day training session on effective presentations and instruction
gave members hands-on training to improve communication skills
for making public talks, providing educational instruction and
using visual techniques to illustrate key points.
2. Community Building: Progress made in meeting your community
service objectives.
The dedication and opening of Staunton River Battlefield Park visitor's
center will provide opportunities for increased. tourism and economic
development in rural area. Estimates are that 100,000 tourists will
visit the park annually. The center also will increase understanding
of local residents about the historic and cultural resources of the area.
A curriculum development committee has been established for the Park and
they have submitted an ISTEA grant application for $450,000 in addition
to the current grants already received for $600,000. The grant will be
used to develop exhibits at the center.
The opening of the Lee's Retreat Auto Tour will benefit rural businesses
along the Route through South central Virginia as will as expand educational
opportunities to learn about a unique chapter in U.S. historyton
Hundreds of dry hydrants will be installed to provide fire protection for
rural communities based on the inventory and GIS maps developed by AmeriCorps
members for a 10 county area.
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3. Other Accomplishments:
-Numerous requests have been received for Iandscape design assistance to
improve recreational and industrial parks in rural areas. Some of
these parks had fallen into disuse and a state of disrepair for lack
of public support. Interest and enthusiasm generated by AmeriCorps
members for improving local parks have increased participation of
residents and funding for improvement projects for at least 3 parks.
-A basketball tournament organized by AmeriCorps contributed to raising
funds to support park improvements and neighborhood park committees
are ordering playground equipment which will restore vacant lots" to
attractive places for tots.
4. Unique Successes or "Creat Stories":
3-4,000 people attended the Staunton River Battlefield Park opening.
Participants had an opportunity to tour the park and view a cívil war
reenactment. Among the dignitaries attending were Governor George
Allen and other state and local officials.
One AmeriCorps member designed a T-shirt which was sold to help raise
funds for the Historic Stauton River Foundation which has been organized
to continue development of projects and activities in the future.
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Virginia Rails to Trails
PRIMARY CHALLENGES
Report on problems resolved and unresolved, obstacles to achieving
program objectives, significant sources of delay, program elements not
meeting expectations, events or incidents that caused concern. Use the
format below for explaining problems and solutions.
NATURE OF PROBLEM
Please state the problem clearly and concisely. Be candid.
More lead time for recruiting, developing program proposals.
Reporting procedures need to be in place at the beginning of the year and
timekeeping and financial codes in place to gather information on such
items as non-volunteer and volunteer hours and partners financial contributions.
The new manual with report forms should help if this now capture all needed
data.
Delays in delivery of guidelines/manuals should decrease in 2nd year of program.
Need more interaction with Va. Department of Volunteerism early in year to plan
HAS THE PROBLEM BEEN RESOLVED? joint activities, events.
In some ways - eg. updated manual.
IF NO, WEAT STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM?
Even though program is still not confirmed, we have done some advertising for
1996 speculating there will be no program changes and that there will be
renewal of project but we don't want to go out on a limb til more
information received. This limits ability to recruit candidates and
also puts some current AmeriCorps members in limbo who are very interested
in reapplying but need to make decisions about school, etc.
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE SOLUTION OR RESOURCES NEEDED TO RESOLVE THIS
PROBLEM?
Specify what steps you, your Members, USDA, and/or the Corporation for
National Service can take to rectify the problems or at least ensure
they do not recur in the future
Would be helpful to have written guidance using best estimate of what
is anticipated for 96 to use with potential members.
More administrative support at NHO to help with delivery of materials
since small staff is faced with being only source of contact and help
for this program. When these few people are trying to answer questions
foom all over country, it becomes formidable. Perhaps electronic bulletin
board from USDA could be used to increase information dissemination.
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AmeriCorps *USA
Operating Site Quarterly Report
New River-Highlands RC&D
Operating Site ID # 1651268015
USDA National Direct
Third Quarter $/ 1-6/30
Audrey L. A. Biggs, Outreach Coordinator
T# (703) 228-2879 Fax (703) 228-4367
110 W. Spiller St. Wytheville, VA
Full Time
Part Time
No. of members allotted to your site
s
0
No. of members enrolled on last day of third quarter
5
0
No. of members who served entire third quarter
S
0
No. of members who left sites during the third quarter
0
0
No. of members who joined sitcs during the third quarter
0
0
Total mambers' service hours during third quarter
1,040
0
Total members service hours to date
2,360
Please estimate the Following:
a) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps Volunteers
who were involved in AmeriCorps service projects
30
b) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps service activities completed by
Non-AmeriCorps Member Volunteers this third quarter:
1,245
Summery of progress this reporting quarter towards accomplishing annual objectives
The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for press releases and media coverage for Council activities, the
development and implementation of the newsletter for the Council, the Middle Fork Holston River Water
Quality Committee (MFHWQ). Some of her duties will include writing press releases. identifying funding
sources, and assisting with a videography project for the Jetterson National Forest.
Develop Newsletters
Prepare mailing lists and data bases for newsletters.
Train volunteers to develop newsletters.
Set-up and direct press conferences for activities of the Council and other watershed groups; 10
include planning conferences, arranging for press coverage, preparing press packets and arranging
for speakers.
Prepare Brochures' pamphlets and programs that promote or explain RC&D Council or
Grassroots Organizational activities or workshops.
Primary Accomplishments this quarter:
A Direct Service Objectives:
1. Completed all activities and reports for an Urban and Community Assistance Grant. These actions included:
Working with the Chairperson Grassroots Conservancy to record all volunteer activities and
AmeriCorps.
Worked on the final edit. printing arrangements and distribution of 260 teachers guides.
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Operating Site ID # 1651268015
USDA National Direct
Third Quarter S/ 1-6/30
Participated as an instructor in 2 teacher's workshops. These workshops taught how to uso the guide
books created for the Smyth County schools to be used by 260 teachers in five Marion area schools that
function within the Riverwalk area.
2. Directed Riverwalk Field Day activities for 75 people plus speakers, and town officials,
Preparing 5 press releases,
Creating the activity program for the Riverwalk field day,
Creating Radio announcements.
Arranging for 4 speakers for the event
3. Continued to work on the quarterly newsletters for the council and other watershed groups in the Southwest
Virginia Appalachian region. These news letters have a combined distribution of 400 individuals, elected officials
and Incal prospects. The scope of the newsletter has grown 10 include Smyth and Washington County Area
teachers to increase awareness of watershed information.
4. Assisted in the development of the Adopt-A-Watershed program developed by the Middle Fork Holston Water
Quality Committee and supported by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the RC&D Council. The Adopt-A-
Watershed program is an initiative developed introduce students to the impacts of land use, water quality, and pollution
problems in their watershed areas. The program will increase student, farmer and community understanding of how Non-
Point Source (NPS) pollution affects water quality. The program has the added bonus of reducing the number of watershed
miles affected by agricultural and urban NPS pollution in Washington and Smyth Counties. Partners and agancies are
developing the Adopt-A-Watershed program to increase involvement and participation by teachers and students in water
quality problem solving.
Assisted in the development of the MFH Canoe Expedition and Sampling expedition
Served as Media and Assistant Event Coordinator
Working as Brochure Designer
5. Arranged media packets for Water Conservation Farm demonstration in the Geenway Creek Area. The project
was initiated in 1993, by the Middle Fork Holston Water Quality (MFHWQ) Committee and the RC&D Council. for the
purpose of tracking critical stream bank problems and their effects on the river system. The project will focus on the water
quality of the Middle Fork Holston River and its tributaries. The demonstration was developed to inform the community
about the developments from the project and its affects on Middle Fork Holston River and it's tributaries
6. Assisted in the development of the RC&D Council Annual report created brochures for SCWS 1000 individual
distribution, 15 press packets for watershed events
7. Trained MFH outreach members on event planning, committee reporting, and cditing for their newsletter
8. Assisted the MFH outreach members in developing a strategic plan for the Committee. This document has been
distributed to Area Town councils, local agency personnel. and interested community members.
9. Created outreach committee for Friends of the Little Reed Island watershed Committee
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Operating Site ID # 1651268015
USDA National Direct
Third Quarter $/ 1-6/30
B. AmeriCorps Member Development:
Our AmeriCorps management support group meets with the entire cluster for bi-monthly Staff meetings to inform us
about any changes that are occurring within the AmeriCorps program. These meetings serve as a means of
distributing consistent information as well as a barometer of our AmeriCorps objectives.
As another means of developing the AmeriCorps Member we have attended A USDA Effective Presentation and
Information Workshop. This forwarded the opportunity to meet with AmeriCorps Member асгозs Virginia.
C. Community Building/Strengthening Objectives
The community objectives require that my AmeriCorps project identify necessary improvements in
communication and coordination among existing community-based organizations and local, state,
federal and other environmental projects. Through the New River-Highlands Resource Conservation
and Development (RC&D) area, I have worked on objectives and strategies to establish a public
awareness of water quality concerns impacting their areas. To accomplish this, I have continued to
produce newsletter that features local water quality issues and highlights actions that are being initiated
to correct any identified concerns. I have also worked on event planning and press opportunities to
increased the awareness of local, state and federal elected officials and the community toward the water
quality problems in the Southwest VA Appalachian region.
Other Accomplishments this Quarter
Currently serving as AmeriCorps Coundinator for & Multi-site Conservation Demonstration in Aug.
Preparing press releases,
Creating the activity program for the Friends of the Little Reed Island field day,
Creating radio announcements.
Arranging for and exhibitors for the event
Coordinating tour and travel arrangements
Providing correspondence
Unique Successes
NA
Primary Challenges:
This quarter my primary challenge has been to develop skills in event planning. This is an area that requires both
organization and coordination skills. I have either assisted or Coordinated 3 events this quarter with little direct
training. Trial by fire, while unnerving can be the best teacher of all. I am interested in being trained in this
particular area, however I am confident that what I have learned. thus far, is useful and acceptable.
National Identity Activities This Quarter:
Joel Berg participated in a tour of AmeriCorps Member sites and interviewed the AmeriCorps members. The visit
was an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of AmeriCorps members in their assigned communities. He met with
area committee chairs and local officials to look at the Riverwalk Tree Identification Lab. The l.ab .part of & walking
trail, is one of the Community Service Projects completed by the New River-Highlands AmeriCorps Cluster.
Significant Program Changes This Quarter:
NA
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Operating Site Quarterly Report
New River-Highlands RC&D
Operating Site ID w 1651268015
USDA National Diruct
Third Quarter S/ 1-6/30
Audrey L. A. Biggs, Outreach Coordinator
T# (703) 228-2879 Fax (703) 228-4367
110 W. Spiller St. Wytheville, VA
Full Time
Part Time
No. of members allotted to your site
s
D
No. of members enrolled on last day of third quartur
5
o
No. of members who served entire third quarter
5
0
No. of members who lætt sitas during the third quarter
0
c
No. of members who joined sites during the third quarter
0
0
Total members' service hours during third quarter
1,040
o
Total members service hours to date
2,360
Please estimate the Following:
a) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps Volunteers
who were involved in AmeriCorps service projects
30
b) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps service activities completed by
Non-AmeriCorps Member Volunteers this third quarter:
1.245
Summery of progress this reporting quarter towards accomplishing annual objectives
The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for press releases and media coverage for Council activities. the
development and implementation of the newsletter for the Council, the Middle Fork Holston River Water
Quality Committee (MFHWQ). Some of her duties will include writing press releases, identifying funding
sources. and assisting with A videography project for the Jofferson National Forest.
Develop Newsletters
Prepare mailing lists and data bases for newsletters.
Train volunteers to develop newsletters.
Set-up and direct press conferences for activities of the Council and other watershed groups; to
include planning conferences, arranging for press coverage. preparing press packets and arranging
for speakers.
Prepare Brochures' pamphlets and programs that promote or explain RC&D Council or
Grassroots Organizational activities or workshops.
Primary Accomplishments this quarter:
A Direct Service Objectives:
1. Completed all activities and reports for an Urban and Community Assistance Grant. These actions included:
Working with the Chairperson Grassroots Conservancy to record all volunteer activities and
AmeriCorps.
Worked on the final edit, printing arrangements and distribution of 260 teachers guides.
Great Stories
National Identity Activities this quarter:
I led two teachers training sessions. This was to help
teachers to use the trail as an outdoor classroom in tree
identification (see article).
I wore a badge recognizing myself as an Americorps
member while attending a landscape ecology symposium where
Paul Johnson spoke optimistically about Americiums.
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Quarterly Report
Mindy Clark
Operating Site Name:
Wytheville, Virginia New River-Highlands RC&D
Operating Site ID Number: 1651268015
Corporation Grantee/State Commission Name:
Grassroots Conservancy
Third Quarter (4/2-6/30)
Mindy Clark
(703) 783-7355
Project manager, Riverwalk
Full Time
Part Time
NOM allotted to your sites
2
o
NOM enrolled last day of 3rd
2
0
NOM who served entire 3rd quarter
2
o
NOM who left sites in 3rd
O
o
NOM who joined sites
0
0
Total Members service hours in 3rd 1040
o
Total Members s.h. to date
3280
0
Estimated total non-Americorps volunteers this quarter 21
Estimated total hours non-Americorps volunteers 1247
Summary of Progress
Direct Service Objectives
The temporary trail has been revised but the suggested
final trail remains the same. The Urban and Community
Forestry Enhancement Grant has been fullfilled and they have
agreed to pay the toatal amount.
Americorps Member Development Objectives
Americorps members in my cluster have continued to help
each other in various ways, The articles attached attest to
the visiblity of Americorps in the press.
Community Building/Strengthening Objectives
Many people have talked to me about their use of the
trail and I can see there is increased interest throughout
the community.
Great Stories
National Identity Activities this quarter:
I led two teachers training sessions. This was to help
teachers to use the trail as an outdoor classroom in tree
identification (see article).
I wore a badge recognizing myself as an Americorps
member while attending a landscape ecology symposium where
Paul Johnson spoke optimistically about Americiums.
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Joel Berg visited the Riverwalk and this appeared in
the newspaper (see article).
A public hearing was held to discuss parking along the
Riverwalk. Although many opposed the addition of parking,
the meeting became a positive forum of ideas (see article)
I took part in a riverfloat and water sampling
expedition which was written of in the paper (see article).
Changes in Program Organization
Jack Anderson, a Grassroots member, was given a
position with Jobs Training Partnership Act. New Officers
were voted in at the May GC meeting. Grassroots Conservancy
became a non-profit organization.
Primary Accomplishments.
A design for the trail at the Town Pool was drawn.
Sixteen trees of 1-1/2 to 4 inches caliper were bought and
planted. They were well-cared for and are off to a good
start.
Field Day was held. My donation included setting up a
"Friends of the Library" booth, an outdoor sitting room
where visitors can look at books to identify plants. Some
of my photos were displayed there.
I developed a tree identification key and used it while
leading about seventy teachers in two training sessions.
The specifics of the grant were fulfilled to the extent
that the total dollar amount was received and all were
pleased with the work performed.
I assisted in surveying the Cliff Avenue stretch of the
trail.
I prepared the office for future occupants.
I was trained in photography, attended a symposium, and
went on a riverfloat. I arranged for Riverwalks to be held.
Rosebushes were eradicated and the pool area was spruced up.
Challenges.
Throughout my tenure I have been concerned that
decisions were being made by three members only. This has
been resolved by the new status of non-profit organization
which requires ten members be present to vote on decisions.
Working with Troy Brown on trail plans has not come
about yet but attempts are being made to do so.
Program concerns- I did not receive the equipment I needed,
such as a typewriter or computer and I had to travel across
town to use one in addition to & copier and fax.
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New River-Highlands
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA
110 West Spiller Street Suite C
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
703/228-2879
FAX: (703) 228-4367
Telecopier Transmittal Cover Sheet
DATE:
July 12, 1995
TO:
Joel Berg
FROM:
Mary Boring
COMMENTS:
- Witherelle VA
NUMBER OF PAGES: 10
(including Cover Sheet)
C
EXPRESS
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
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AmeriCorps *USA
Operating Site Quarterly Report
New River-Highlands RC&D
Operating Site ID # 1651268015
USDA National Direct
Third Quarter $/ 1-6/30
Audrey L. A. Biggs, Outreach Coordinator
PHOTOCOPY
T# (703) 228-2879 Fax (703) 228-4367
PRESERVATION
110 W. Spiller St. Wytheville, VA
Full Time
Part Time
No. of members allotted to your site
5
0
No. of members enrolled on last day of third quarter
5
0
No. of members who served entire third quarter
5
0
No. of members who left sites during the third quarter
0
0
No. of members who joined sites during the third quarter
0
0
Total members' service hours during third quarter
1,040
0
Total members service hours to date
2,360
Please estimate the Following:
a) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps Volunteers
who were involved in AmeriCorps service projects
30
b) Total number of Non-AmeriCorps service activities completed by
Non-AmeriCorps Member Volunteers this third quarter:
1,245
Summery of progress this reporting quarter towards accomplishing annual objectives
The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for press releases and media coverage for Council activities, the
development and implementation of the newsletter for the Council, the Middle Fork Holston River Water
Quality Committee (MFHWQ). Some of her duties will include writing press releases, identifying funding
sources, and assisting with a videography project for the Jefferson National Forest
Develop Newsletters
Prepare mailing lists and data bases for newsletters.
Train volunteers to develop newsletters.
Set-up and direct press conferences for activities of the Council and other watershed groups, to
include planning conferences, arranging for press coverage, preparing press packets and arranging
for speakers.
Prepare Brochures' pamphlets and programs that promote or explain RC&D Council or
Grassroots Organizational activities or workshops.
Primary Accomplishments this quarter:
A Direct Service Objectives:
1. Completed all activities and reports for an Urban and Community Assistance Grant. These actions included:
Working with the Chairperson Grassroots Conservancy to record all volunteer activities and
AmeriCorps.
Worked on the final edit, printing arrangements and distribution of 260 teachers guides.
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Operating Site ID # 1651268015
USDA National Direct
Third Quarter $/ 1-6/30
Participated as an instructor in 2 teacher's workshops. These workshops taught how to use the guide
books created for the Smyth County schools to be used by 260 teachers in five Marion area schools that
function within the Riverwalk area.
2. Directed Riverwalk Field Day activities for 75 people plus speakers, and town officials,
Preparing 5 press releases,
Creating the activity program for the Riverwalk field day,
Creating Radio announcements
Arranging for 4 speakers for the event
3. Continued to work on the quarterly newsletters for the council and other watershed groups in the Southwest
Virginia Appalachian region. These news letters have a combined distribution of 400 individuals, elected official:
and local prospects. The scope of the newsletter has grown to include Smyth and Washington County Area
teachers to increase awareness of watershed information.
4. Assisted in the development of the Adopt-A-Watershed program developed by the Middle Fork Holston Water
Quality Committee and supported by the Tennessee Valley Authority and the RC&D Council. The Adopt-A-
Watershed program is an initiative developed introduce students to the impacts of land use, water quality. and pollution
problems in their watershed arcas. The program will increase student, farmer and community understanding of how Non-
Point Source (NPS) pollution affects water quality. The program has the added bonus of reducing the number of watershed
miles affected by agricultural and urban NPS pollution in Washington and Smyth Counties Partners and agencies are
developing the Adopt-A-Watershed program to increase involvement and participation by teachers and students in water
quality problem solving.
Assisted in the development of the MFH Canoe Expedition and Sampling expedition
Served as Media and Assistant Event Coordinator
Working as Brochure Designer
5. Arranged media packets for Water Conservation Farm demonstration in the Geenway Creek Area. The projec
was initiated in 1993, by the Middle Fork Holston Water Quality (MFHWQ) Committee and the RC&D Council, for the
purpose of tracking critical stream bank problems and their effects on the river system. The project will focus on the wate
quality of the Middle Fork Holston River and its tributaries. The demonstration was developed to inform the communit
about the developments from the project and its affects on Middle Fork Holston River and it's tributaries
6. Assisted in the development of the RC&D Council Annual report created brochures for SCWS 1000 individual
distribution, 15 press packets for watershed events
7. Trained MFH outreach members on event planning, committee reporting, and editing for their newsletter
8. Assisted the MFH outreach members in developing a strategic plan for the Committee This document has been
distributed to Area Town councils, local agency personnel, and interested community members.
9. Created outreach committee for Friends of the Little Reed Island watershed Committee
PHOTOCOPY
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B. AmeriCorps Member Development:
Our AmeriCorps management support group meets with the entire cluster for bi-monthly Staff meetings to inform us
about any changes that are occurring within the AmeriCorps program. These meetings serve as a means of
distributing consistent information as well as a barometer of our AmeriCorps objectives.
As another means of developing the AmeriCorps Member we have attended a USDA Effective Presentation and
Information Workshop. This forwarded the opportunity to meet with AmeriCorps Member across Virginia.
C. Community Building/Strengthening Objectives
The community objectives require that my AmeriCorps project identify necessary improvements in
communication and coordination among existing community-based organizations and local, state,
federal and other environmental projects. Through the New River-Highlands Resource Conservation
and Development (RC&D) area, I have worked on objectives and strategies to establish a public
awareness of water quality concerns impacting their areas. To accomplish this, I have continued to
produce newsletter that features local water quality issues and highlights actions that are being initiated
to correct any identified concerns. I have also worked on event planning and press opportunities to
increased the awareness of local, state and federal elected officials and the community toward the water
quality problems in the Southwest VA Appalachian region.
Other Accomplishments this Quarter
Currently serving as AmeriCorps Coordinator for a Multi-site Conservation Demonstration in Aug.
Preparing press releases,
Creating the activity program for the Friends of the Little Reed Island field day,
Creating radio announcements
Arranging for and exhibitors for the event
Coordinating tour and travel arrangements
Providing correspondence
PHOTOCOPY
Unique Successes
NA
PRESERVATION
Primary Challenges:
This quarter my primary challenge has been to develop skills in event planning This is an area that requires both
organization and coordination skills. I have either assisted or Coordinated 3 events this quarter with little direct
training Trial by fire, while unnerving can be the best teacher of all. I am interested in being trained in this
particular area, however I am confident that what I have learned, thus far, is useful and acceptable.
National Identity Activities This Quarter:
Joel Berg participated in a tour of AmeriCorps Member sites and interviewed the AmeriCorps members. The visit
was an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of AmeriCorps members in their assigned communities He met with
area committee chairs and local officials to look at the Riverwalk Tree Identification Lab. The Lab part of a walking
trail, is one of the Community Service Projects completed by the New River-Highlands AmeriCorps Cluster.
Significant Program Changes This Quarter:
NA
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Quarterly Report
Mindy Clark
Operating Site Name:
Wytheville, Virginia New River-Highlands RC&D
Operating Site ID Number: 1651268015
Corporation Grantee/State Commission Name:
Grassroots Conservancy
Third Quarter (4/1-6/30)
PHOTOCOPY
Mindy Clark
PRESERVATION
(703) 783-7355
Project manager, Riverwalk
Full Time
Part Time
NOM allotted to your sites
2
0
NOM enrolled last day of 3rd
2
0
NOM who served entire 3rd quarter
2
0
NOM who left sites in 3rd
0
0
NOM who joined sites
0
0
Total Members service hours in 3rd
1040
0
Total Members s.h. to date
3280
0
Estimated total non-Americorps volunteers this quarter 21
Estimated total hours non-Americorps volunteers 1247
Summary of Progress
Direct Service Objectives
The temporary trail has been revised but the suggested
final trail remains the same. The Urban and Community
Forestry Enhancement Grant has been fullfilled and they have
agreed to pay the toatal amount.
Americorps Member Development Objectives
Americorps members in my cluster have continued to help
each other in various ways. The articles attached attest to
the visiblity of Americorps in the press.
Community Building/Strengthening Objectives
Many people have talked to me about their use of the
trail and I can see there is increased interest throughout
the community.
Great Stories
National Identity Activities this quarter:
I led two teachers training sessions. This was to help
teachers to use the trail as an outdoor classroom in tree
identification (see article).
I wore a badge recognizing myself as an Americorps
member while attending a landscape ecology symposium where
Paul Johnson spoke optimistically about Americiums.
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Joel Berg visited the Riverwalk and this appeared in
the newspaper (see article).
A public hearing was held to discuss parking along the
Riverwalk. Although many opposed the addition of parking,
the meeting became a positive forum of ideas (see article)
I took part in a riverfloat and water sampling
expedition which was written of in the paper (see article).
Changes in Program Organization
Jack Anderson, a Grassroots member, was given a
position with Jobs Training Partnership Act. New Officers
were voted in at the May GC meeting. Grassroots Conservancy
became a non-profit organization.
Primary Accomplishments.
A design for the trail at the Town Pool was drawn.
Sixteen trees of 1-1/2 to 4 inches caliper were bought and
planted. They were well-cared for and are off to a good
start.
Field Day was held. My donation included setting up a
"Friends of the Library" booth, an outdoor sitting room
where visitors can look at books to identify plants. Some
of my photos were displayed there.
I developed a tree identification key and used it while
leading about seventy teachers in two training sessions.
The specifics of the grant were fulfilled to the extent
that the total dollar amount was received and all were
pleased with the work performed.
I assisted in surveying the Cliff Avenue stretch of the
trail.
I prepared the office for future occupants.
I was trained in photography, attended a symposium, and
went on a riverfloat. I arranged for Riverwalks to be held.
Rosebushes were eradicated and the pool area was spruced up.
Challenges.
Throughout my tenure I have been concerned that
decisions were being made by three members only. This has
been resolved by the new status of non-profit organization
which requires ten members be present to vote on decisions.
Working with Troy Brown on trail plans has not come
about yet but attempts are being made to do SO.
Program Concerns- I did not receive the equipment I needed,
such as a typewriter or computer and I had to travel across
town to use one in addition to a copier and fax.
PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
USDA - Forest Service operated '95 AmeriCorps Program
3rd Quarter Report Summary
With 3 quarters of the AmeriCorps year gone, the accomplishments of the
AmeriCorps Members are numerous and varied. Since the beginning of the program
the over 332 Members have logged 362,339.7 Service hours, and:
*
Maintained over 24,000 acres cumlative along with 1.23 miles of stream bank
in Fire rehabilitation/Watershed protection
Achieved 386 acres of reforestation in the 3rd quarter bringing the
cumulative figure to 638 acres -- 29,500 wilows have been planted 11 flood
fences were built and 20 structures to prevent flooding
*
Maintained 127 miles of trail in the 3rd quarter, bringing the total miles of
trail maintained since the beginning of the program to 355.2 miles
*
Completly rehabilitated or built 220 campground sites in the 3rd quarter,
putting the total thus far in the program year , to 254
*
Prepared 16 campsites for accessability to people with disabilities -
bringing the cumulative to 42 camp sites
*
Improved 52 acres off Timber Stand for a total of 254 acres to date this
program year
*
Constructed 58 miles of new fence in the 3rd quarter - bringing the years
total thus far to 79 miles of new fence built by the AmeriCorps Program Members
*
Members built 1.5 miles of Historic Site Trail as an unusual and highlighted
project.
*
Achieved 912 acres of Wildlife Habitat Improvement in the 3rd quarter
bringing the total acres improved to date, through the AmeriCorps Program, to
2,019 acres. 133 structures to shelter or protect wildlife were built and 58
nesting boxes, critical to the survival of the species were built - bringing
the cumulative to 133 structures and 296 nesting boxes for the year
*
577 acres of Fisheries Habitat Improvement was done in the 3rd quarter for a
total of 760 acres through 3 quarters of the program year
*
Work was done this quarter on 15 miles of vehicle trails to keep them
passable and free of obstructive growth and slides. The total for the Program
year, thus far, is 18 miles of vehicle trail work
*
Established and built 4 new picnic areas this quarter - bringing the total
this year to 10 new areas for use
*
AmeriCorps Members worked with the city of Eureka to build obstructions to
stop erosion of six different areas in and around the city. The work was
critical to saving slopes from sliding and diverting unwanted runoff and
flooding from eroded areas
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LIMITED
SECURITY
MEDIA ASSESSMENT
1. NATIONAL IDENTITY ACTIVITIES THIS QUARTER
NONE
2. MEDIA COVERAGE
* APRIL 10, 1995. CHANNEL 22 TV COVERAGE OF AMERICORPS VFTST MEETING WITH
NRCS CHIEF PAUL JOHNSON.
* APRIL 10-29, 1995- SUMMIT VIDEO TAPE SHOWN ON 19 COMMUNITY CABLE STATIONS.
*
A WRITE-UP APPEARED IN 244 TOWN REPORTS CONCERNING THE WORK BEING PERFORMED
BY THE VFTST AND THE GEORGE D AIKEN RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT.
* MARCH 28-APRIL 12, 1995- 50TH ANNUAL TOWN OFFICERS' EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES
THROUGH OUT VERMONT. VFTST HAD A BOOTH EXPLAINING AMERICORPS PROGRAM, DRY
HYDRANTS AND SERVICES.
MAY 1995- VERMONT RC&D MESSENGER-NEWSLETTER: DISCUSSES VFTST WITH UPDATE.
3. OTHER CREATIVE DOCUMENTATION
MEDIA COVERAGE CONTINUED
* MAY 25, 1995- RUHS COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR/'HERALD" ARTICLE.
MAY 1995- RC&D ANNUAL REPORT DISCUSSES VFTST.
SPRING 1995- VFTST BROCHURE REVISED.
*
JUNE 27, 1995- VERMONT AMERICORPS CONFERENCE AT VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
CHANNEL 5 TV COVERAGE OF THE STATES NEEDS & GOALS OF THE TEAMS AND THE
CONFERENCE.
JULY 1995-"GREEN MOUNTAIN RESPONDER"- VERMONT'S FIREFIGHTING NEWSLETTER.
VFTST PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INTERNET COLUMN FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
JULY 1995- "AG REVIEW"- VT DEPT. OF AG. MAGAZINE FOR FARMERS AND FOLKS
LIVING IN RURAL VERMONT. HAS A STORY CONCERNING RURAL FIREFIGHTING AND
THE VFTST/USDA-NRCS/GEORGE D. AIKEN RC&D EFFORT TO ASSIST RURAL VFDS.
A. "FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLY PLAN"- THIS PLAN WAS DEVELOPED BY THE RC&D,
AND INTEGRATED WITH IDEAS THE VFTST HAD FOR IMPROVING IT.. THIS PLAN IS A TOOL
THAT TOWNS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS CAN USE FOR IMPROVED RURAL FIRE FIGHTING,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REDUCED EMOTIONAL STRESS ON FIRE FIGHTERS, BETTER
RECORD KEEPING, HAS PERMIT INFORMATION AND EASEMENT INFORMATION TO ASSIST
IN THE WHOLE PROCESS OF IMPROVING SAFETY THROUGH IMPROVED COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS.
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TRAINING ASSESSMENT
PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS
Please specify precisely what kind of staff or Member training or other
technical assistance can be provided by USDA, the Corporation for
National and Community Service, or other sources to improve your
project.
1.
1994-1995 AMERICORPS TEAM NEEDS NO NEW TRAINING.
2.
1995-1996 AMERICORPS TEAM WOULD REQUIRE THE SAME TRAINING AT A MINIMUM.
A. GRANTSMANSHIP TRAINING
B. ISO FIRE RATING TRAINING
C. BASIC PHOTO INTERPRETATION TRAINING
D. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS/USDA WETLANDS TRAINING
E. COMPUTER- AUTOCAD TRAINING
F. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) TRAINING
G. CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING
NOTE: THE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING WOULD BE MOST HELPFUL/BENEFICIAL TO TEAM
MEMBERS, IF IT WAS COMPLETED IN THE FIRST MONTH OF WORK VERSUS LATER ON.
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2
PRIMARY CHALLENGES
Report on problems resolved and unresolved, obstacles to achieving
program objectives, significant sources of delay, program elements not
meeting expectations, events or incidents that caused concern. Use the
format below for explaining problems and solutions.
NATURE OF PROBLEM
Please state the problem clearly and concisely. Be candid.
NONE
HAS THE PROBLEM BEEN RESOLVED?
N/A
IF NO, WHAT STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM?
N/A
WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE SOLUTION OR RESOURCES NEEDED TO RESOLVE THIS
PROBLEM?
N/A
Specify what steps you, your Members, USDA, and/or the Corporation for
National Service can take to rectify the problems or at least ensure
they do not recur in the future
N/A
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3. Other Accomplishments:
THE VFTST ORGANIZED A "COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR" FOR 300-400 6TH AND 7TH
GRADERS FROM RANDOLPH UNION HIGH SCHOOL- RANDOLPH, VT (HELD MAY 24, 1995).
THIS FAIR INTRODUCED THE 6TH GRADERS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE BY SEEING WHAT THE
7TH GRADERS ARE DOING AND WHAT OTHER INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS ARE DOING.
THE VFTST HAS PROVIDED 30+ TOWNS/FIRE DEPARTMENTS ENGINEERING WORK FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF DRY HYDRANT/DRAFTING BASINS.
THE VFTST HAS REVIEWED AND SURVEYED 210 DRY HYDRANT/DRAFTING BASIN SITES
THROUGH OUT VERMONT.
4. Unique Successes or "Great Stories":
THE VFTST WAS AN INSTRAMENTAL FORCE IN ORGANIZING VERMONT'S FIRST
"FIRE SUMMIT" HELD AT THE PAVILLION BUILDING AT THE STATE HOUSE
COMPLEX IN MONTPELIER. THIS SUMMIT WAS HELD MARCH 13, 1995, BUT IS STILL
BEING ACTIVE IN THE FORM OF SUBCOMMITIES FORMED TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO
MANY OF VERMONT'S FIRE SERVICE PROBLEMS AND NEEDS. THIS SUMMIT HAS HELPED
TO GARNER SUPPORT AND BRING FIREFIGHTERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE, REGION AND
NATION TOGETHER TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE HELP OF NON-FIREFIGHTING
FOLKS (SENATORS, CONGRESSMEN, INSURANCE INTERESTS, US FOREST SERVICE/USDA,
LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, ETC.).
INSURANCE SERVICE OFFICE (ISO) FIRE RATING COURSE/WORKSHOP- JUNE 3-4, 1995.
THIS COURSE WAS OFFERED THRU THE GEORGE D AIKEN RC&D/VFTST AMERICORPS
PROGRAM, CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE, FIRE SAFETY INSTITUTE AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF INSURANCE.
THIS PROGRAMS BIGGEST SUCCESS STORY HOWEVER IS THE HANDS ON WORK THAT WE
WERE BROUGHT HERE TO DO. WE STARTED WITH ABOUT 3% OF ALL VFDS IN VERMONT
AND NOW ARE WORKING WITH OVER 30% OF ALL VFDS. THE ENGINEERING WORK WE
PROVIDE IS MEETING REAL NEEDS THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE COMPLETED DUE TO
THE COST. THE BENEFIT GAINED WILL ALWAYS BE INCREASING WITH A SITE EVERY
TIME IT IS USED TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE OR SAVES A LIFE. THE-OVERWELMING
RESPONSE IS EVIDENCE OF OUR MARKETING WORK AND THE FIRE SERVICES GRAPEVINE
CONCERNING A GOOD PROGRAM. WE STILL HAVE A BACKLOG OF WORK THAT IS EVER
GROWING AS NEW TOWNS AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS HEAR OF THE PROGRAMS WORK.
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3.
To assist 40 rural fire departments/
communities identify potential funding resources.
The VFTST is educating fire departments and communities
to the fact that funding can be achieved by adding funds
for dry hydrants to town infrastructure grants.
The VFTST provided the use of 10, $50.00 schoolarships and
gave a dry hydrant head away to increase the enrollment in the
ISO workshop.
The VFTST has helped the fire departments of West Newbury,
Weathersfield and Woodstock, Vermont with grant application
strategies and fund raising activities.
The VFTST makes available to approximately 250 towns and fire
departments a handbook titled, "Fund Raising Can Be Fun", and
"Grant Sources and Funding."
4.
To improve communication among fire departments;
fire departments and regulatory agencies; and
their communities.
Have met with 70+ towns and conducted meetings of instruction
on how VFDs can improve communications with their communities.
Have handed out a handbook titled, "How to Market Your
Dry Hydrant Program." Instruction book contains sample
press releases, and instructions on how to work with the media.
April 20, 1995- VFTST met with Natural Resource Regulators
(State & Federal) to make sure the Dry Hydrant Program is
understood fully, so that any needed permits for installations
can be made easily and quickly by Towns.
The VFTST held meetings with the Vermont State Firefighters
Association, LEPCSERC, FEMA, VT Public Safety and Local
Fire Departments to develop the Statewide newsletter, the
"Green Mountain Responder" (Vermont's Fire Service Newsletter),
to increase its coverage and its interest throughout the state.
The VFTST got 3 grants to improve the newsletter.
The VFTST was in continuous contact with the media to help towns
and fire departments garner support for their projects.
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PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Member Development: Progress made in boosting the personal
development of members.
Each member has their own reasons for joining AmeriCorps. Each person desired
training in a new area, which would add to their knowledge for the work place after
AmeriCorps. We have had the following for training: Grantsmanship, Insurance Service
Office (ISO) Fire Rating, Basic Photo Interpretation, USDA/US Army. Corps of Eng. -
Wetland Identification, Computer/AutoCAD, Total Quality Management. (TQM), and Self-
Directed Work Team Training. In addition, we all have learned to be better public
speakers and how to hold an interview with the media. Each member has gained field
experience in site environmental review and engineering in regards to dry hydrants
and drafting basins for fire ponds. Each member has increased their personal know-
ledge of state and federal agencies in which we worked/have expanded our professional
-personal network.
2. Community Building: Progress made in meeting your community
service objectives.
The following are the VFTST objectives:
1.
To work with 40 rural fire departments/
communities in Vermont.
The VFTST is currently working with 77 rural fire
departments/communities in Vermont.
2.
To provide 15 rural fire departments/
communities with fire protection water supply plans.
The VFTST is currently surveying sites and collecting engineering data. The
VFTST has completed 11 of 15 fire protection water supply plans.
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Objectives Section
Objective: (state objective)
Progress towards meeting this community service objectives
The following are the VFTST objectives:
1.
To work with 40 rural fire departments/
communities in Vermont.
The VFTST is currently working with 77 rural fire
departments/communities in Vermont.
2.
To provide 15 rural fire departments/
communities with fire protection water supply plans.
The VFTST is currently surveying sites and collecting engineering data. The
VFTST has completed 11 of 15 fire protection water supply plans.
(complete this sheet for each objective)
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PROJECT DIRECTOR COSTS (One per State - Above site level costs only)
Do NOT include any costs already captured by the Project Manager.
Federal dollars spent on AmeriCorps
Per cent of your time spent on AmeriCorps
2%
Approximate dollar amount
1,300
0
Cost for any other Federal employee spending
time on AmeriCorps
112
Travel costs for Members & Managers
0
Training costs
824
Supplies
0
Uniform costs
0
Program Costs
(Please explain what these costs were.)
Non-Federal Funds Spent
0
(Explain)
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name
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BUDGET INFORMATION
Federal dollars spent on AmeriCorps (Local Level Only)
Project Manager completes this section
Per cent of your time spent on AmeriCorps
25%
Approximate dollar amount
15.000
Cost for any other Federal employee spending
4,000
time on AmeriCorps
Travel costs for Members & Managers
3,000
800
Training costs
Supplies
1,200
0
Uniform costs
0
Program Costs
(Please explain what these costs were.)
Partner dollars spent on AmeriCorps
Supplies
1,800
Travel
2,600
0
Training
Program Costs
0
Other
0
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L'ASSIGNATIVE
MEMBER ASSESSMENT
as of end of this quarter
TOTAL AUTHORIZED POSITIONS: 3 TOTAL EMPLOYED:
3
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CORPS POSITIONS FILLED
TOTAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPS POSITIONS FILLED
3
DEMOGRAPHICS OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS
Box 1 - GENDER
Number of Males
2
Number of Females
1
TOTAL
3
Box 2 - RACE
Number of Caucasians
3
Number of African Americans
Number of Native Americans
Number of Hispanics
Number of Asian Americans/Pacific Islander
Other
TOTAL
3
Box 3 - EDUCATION
Number w/out High School Diploma or GED
Number with High School or GED
Number with some college
Number with college degree
3
Number with Graduate degree
Number w/Professional or Trade School
TOTAL
3
NOTE: Totals in boxes 1-3 should be the same number and should be the same as TOTAL EMPLOYED.
BOX 4 - OTHER
Number receiving Health Insurance from NRCS
3
Number receiving Child Care through AmeriCorps
Number of children
2
Number w/Disabilities
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SEPARTMENT
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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES THIS QUARTER
1. Staff changes made this quarter:
NONE
2. Program structural changes made this quarter:
NONE
Number of Members who have left National Service
NONE
this quarter.
Total-to-date
0
Number of Members who have gained employment thru their
N/A
AmeriCorps Service
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DEPARTINING
. MINICA THE
VOLUNTEER ASSESSMENT
Non-AmeriCorps Member Volunteers
Total Number of non-AmeriCorps Volunteers:
125
involved in AmeriCorps service activities in
this quarter
Total hours of AmeriCorps service activities:
665
completed by non-AmeriCorps Member volunteers
in this quarter.
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PART-TIME MEMBER INFORMATION
N/A
Number of Members authorized:
Environmental Corps Members :
Rural Development Corps Members :
Number of Members enrolled at end of quarter:
Environmental Corps Members
Rural Development Corps Members:
Number of Members at beginning of quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
Total Hours of Direct Service for previous Quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
Total Hours of Direct Service for this Quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
Total Hours of Direct Service to date:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
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SERVICE
AMORICA
MEMBER INFORMATION
FULL-TIME MEMBER INFORMATION
Number of Members authorized for your site:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
3.
Number of Members enrolled at end of quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
3
Number of Members at beginning of quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
3
Total Hours of Direct Service for previous Quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
1,937
Total Hours of Direct Service for this Quarter:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
1,616
Total Hours of Direct Service to Date:
Environmental Corps Members:
Rural Development Corps Members:
4,942
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AMERICORPS
3RD QUARTER REPORT
SITE INFORMATION
GEORGE D. AIKEN RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOP
Operating Site name:
MENT.
VERMONT
State:
Site ID #
UNKNOWN
Your Name:
DENNIS BORCHARDT
Your Position:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Telephone number:
802-728-9526
Fax number:
802-728-5951
N/A
e-mail address
(if available)
Date report completed
JULY 7, 1995
Reporting Period:
APRIL/MAY/JUNE 1995
Program Start-up date:
SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
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United States
Natural
18 Blair Park Road
Department of
Resources
Suite 207
Agriculture
Conservation
Williston, Vermont 05495
Service
TEL. (802) 878-7402
FAX (802) 879-3920
FAX TRANSMITTAL SHEET
Subject:
AMERICORDS 3/4 REPORT
To:
PAULA COLE JONES
Di D. FioRe
Comments:
Sorry its late, / was on vacation
Page / of 6
If any are missing please call the above telephone number.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service.
formerly the Soil Conservation Service,
is an agency of the
&
Anriculture
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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THE WINOOSKI RIVER WATERSHED PRCJECT- WILLISTON VERMONT
THIRD QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
7/17/95
1. Two members enrolled at time of launch.
2. Two members enrolled at end of the quarter.
3. No members have been terminated.
4. A total of 3,316 hours of direct service has been
performed.
5. A total of 560 hours of training has occurred.
6. Progress towards meeting community service objectives
include completion of over 31 miles of streambank erosion
inventories, evaluations, and recommendations. A total of
25,000 acres of streambank and upland erosion restoration
sites were surveyed. A final draft of our survey findings
have been incorporated into a report which will help reduce
costs and improve the efficiency of current watershed
erosion control efforts for local landowners, non-profit
organizations and the federal agencies. Our report includes
long-term effects of erosion control efforts on stream
morphology and fish and wildlife, streambank site sketches
and summaries, streambank cross sections, before and after
photographs of erosion control sites, and plant, tree, bird,
and mammal surveys for the riparian and upland areas in the
watershed.
7. We have had the opportunity to present our project
findings and provide erosion control education to The Nature
Conservancy, Vermont Land Trust, Vermont Department of
Agriculture, Mad River Watershed Association, local farmers
and landowners, USDA Farm Service Agency-Vt., and Paul
Johnson, chief of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
8. Our report will provide valuable recommendations for
failed erosion control efforts and improvements on other
sites in the watershed. Recommendations are to be
implemented by the 1995-1996 Winooski River Watershed
Project AMERICORPS team. This future implementation will
provide local community members with direct service in the
form of streambank stabilization to severely eroded lands.
Presentations to local community members will continue in a
community outreach program.
9. Our greatest challenge recently has been staying
optimistic in the face of continued threats from the U.S.
Congress to terminate the Americorps program. There are
many valuable community service programs occurring right
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here in Vermont that would not be able to continue without
the Americorps program.
10. See number 9.
11. Media coverage includes NBC Evening News Coverage of the
Americorps Conference in Randolph, vt. Various news media
for USDA NRCS Chief Paul Johnson.
12. Included in this report is a letter of recognition from
The Nature Conservancy of Vermont.
13. The Wincoski River Watershed Project will be completed
and under budget before the end of the Americorps term,
saving both Americorps and the USDA funds. This community
project had been proposed by the USDA NRCS for several years
but it could not be initiated due budgetary constrains and
lack of available persons within the agency to complete the
task.
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The Nature Conservancy
Vermont Field Office
27 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
PHONE 3 (802) 229-4425 FAX I (802)229-1347
TO:
John Roe & TNC Staff
Bruce Chappell
Jim Libby
Daniel O'Brien
Dave Dolan
Dick Hodge
Ethan Parke
Elizabeth Ready
Alex Considine
Virginia Farley
Rate willard
Gil Livingston
Any Jestes Llewellyn
Bob Wagner
FROM: Jon Binhammer
DATE: 6/28/95
RE:
Wincoski River Streambank Stabilization Project
presentation on 7/11/95
(SHORT)
Jim Ryan and Heather Frost, Americorps employees with the
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS - formerly Soil
Conservation Service), have comprehensively studied the Soil
Conservation Service's (SCS) Wincoski River streambank
stabilization project. This encrmous undartaking in the 1930s
came about as a result of massive flooding in 1927 on the
Wincoski. A wide variety of methods were used to stabilize
eroding banks. Some were successful and some were not.
Heather and Jim have spent the last year studying the
effectiveness and the long term results of these early
efforts. Their research will have bearing on standards and
practices used by the NRCS in the future, and involves that
zone between agricultural and natural land and water that we
all spend time thinking about and discussing.
Jim and Heather will give an interesting talk about their
research on July 11, from 10:00 to 11:00 an at the offices of
the UVM Extension Service Classroom at the Agricultural
Center* on Constock Road in Berlin, with before and after
slides of the sites where the ses experimented with various
techniques for bank stabilization, including what we now call
soil bioengineering through the use of plants to stabilize
soils.
I invite you all to come hear their excellent presentation to
get a glimpse of the history of streambank stabilization and
participate in a discussion about streambank issues.
*Please note the change of the location of this presentation.
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SUBJECT: Chief's Visit, April 10, 1995
DATE: 4/13/95
TO: Jim Ryan
FILE: 130
AmeriCorps Member
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Williston, VT
Thanks so much for making an extra effort to make Chief Paul
Johnson's visit such a success. He and Pat were impressed
with the quality of our employees and our Vermont AmeriCorps
programs.
Thanks again for "going the extra mile".
John John C. Titchner
State Conservationist
cc: Norm Smith
900.3988
JUL 17 '95 16:08 FROM USDA WILLISTON VT
JANA COLEMAN
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE
AMERICORPS - USDA
HELENA, ARKANSAS
THIRD QUARTER REPORT
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.
LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
APRIL 20, 1990
Mayor Luia 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 approx mately $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 Meach 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 RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF HOLLY GROVE
CHANGE MERCURY
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VAPOR TO SODIUM
& PODIUM
*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
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*112 South Pine
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By the Joe Gibbs Home
*104 South Pine
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By the A1 Bones Home
*906 Fourth Street
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Patsy Edwards
James Nolen
Floyd Christian
Willie Stokes
Brende Dunawan
Helen Jackson
nathan Ray Magan Jr.
Levise Sands
Susan Raie Morgan
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Mike Chartain
Sherry Martin
Paula Davidson
Jonette martin
Day Daviton Dorie Dandsn
Garl Hill
Lany tolema
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Bessie Davidson
Jay Scott
Vicki Hartsee
Harry Cauly
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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: Jana Coleman
Project location: Phillips County NKCS
Helena, Arkansas
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 naa been involved with a
large number of clubs and organizations, my volunteer service nad been limited.
What are your present education and career goals?
1 an $0 pleased with the projects 1 have been working on that 1 would like to continue another
year with the AmeriCorps program. AL this time, 1 00 not plan to furuner my education Dut to
apply the educational award LO 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 funding 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 opportunity to work for a reason other than a monetary
one. By making a difference in other people's lives 1 can go nome at the end of the day feeling
richer within.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
I nave found at chac 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 catcny! When people see individuals working to improve the community,
more times than not, uney WIII 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 1S the only way to go. It
allows a wide variety of íoeas and input as well as broaders the support from the comunity.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
GO FOR IT! The AmeriCorps program enables inoividuals w get an education---in the classroom
as well as in the real world.
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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1998 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 & 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: Havison Locke Project location: AL7D-7urPo,Ar.
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
BSE Degree - A& Education. Tought Vo-Agrito 6
and formed for 30 yrs. ON OWN for IN cotton Plant
What are your present education and career goals? None
Have they shanged at an # a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
You
No
If
organiza and share my experience with
I yes, have please explain: time To work with this kind of
How I would have you describe halp the impact of this chance AmeriCons experience to meet on you personally? people /
Tarious Places, and change seas
White Learn have (Preserve.) you learned more about natural resources about through this natural program? Resources
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
There are numerous needs in a
these Communities, anda Willines
What have you learned shout working with people of different back grounds?
It is to with
to serve.
people with differen bee digrounds,
What would you tall someone who expresses interest in applying for NRC8 AmeriCorps?
Hunky and get starbed.
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THIRD QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
TIME PERIOD: April 1 - June 30, 1995
DUE DATE: June 30, 1995
1.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED A'l' THE TIME OF THE LAUNCH
2.
NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER (JUNE 30, 1995)
3.
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 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 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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
A
excerpts from journal entries written by Members
it
letters of support from satisfied individuals or groups
Vivian Jones
Vivian
ARKANSAS NRCS
3rd 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
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
enhancement work shops As part of team teaching, and as a team instructor these
workshops have successfully been conducted in the Delta Community of Marvell,
Arkansas a community of 1,545 residents. Workplace skills enhancements workshops
were conducted at the Boys Girls Adults Community Development Center (BGACDC) to
supervisors whereby enabling them to become more effective supervisors in the work
place.
Because of new technology and the continuance changes in the work place, labor
education has been offered as one solution to meet these new changes and challenges.
Skills training has been administered to supervisors in the areas of Daycare/School,
Housing/Manor, and Food/Service. Workshop have focused on supervisor and employee
relations, productivity, and effective supervising in the work place.
Success of the work shops will be measured by the productive changes in supervisor and
employee relations and measurable overall productivity in the workplace.
(c)
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE
OBJECTIVES:
Community service objectives have been met. As an AmeriCorps participant, I have
completed a small urban study of the City of Brinkley, Arkansas at the Central Arkansas
Planning and Developing District in Lonoke, Arkansas. Brinkley is located in Monroe
County in the Northeast portion of the state, population is 4,234.
The purpose of the transportation study was to assist the city of Brinkley in identifying the
types and extent of transportation problems that exist in their city street system. The
study reflects the growth that has occurred in the city of Brinkley in the last decade.
The transportation study/survey entails a profile of the city of Brinkley, the educational
system, housing, major industries, business, state and local highways. Completed data has
been turned over to the Department of Transportation in Little Rock, Arkansas for further
study and recommendations.
Success of the transportation study/survey has been measured in teams of completion of
project and approval by advisory committee and Mayor of Brinkley, Arkansas.
(6)
The above mentioned projects have been successfully completed.
(7)
As an AmeriCorps participant I have not encountered any challenges, problems,
or disappointments that were not resolved.
(8)
The above mentioned hours have been designated as training hours toward
projects
(9)
N/A
(10) N/A
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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).
Lonoke, Ar. and Little Rock, Ar.
Name: Vivian Ann Jones
Project location:Holly Grove, Ar.
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
B. S. Degree Social Studies ( I've taught school for 20 years, worked as a Nurse for 5 years
Licened Nurse ( Have worked in voter registration, Community Activicist, Gov't Programs)
I have three adult children, one an Attorney and two in Medicine.
What are your present education and career goals?
My present goals are to return to the World School of Ministeries. My present
education is
mentioned above: I plan to continue to work in the community and
to give of myself to make a difference in the world through service.
Have they changed at all as a result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes X
No
If yes, please explain:
AmeriCorps has redefined my life long goals for me. I realized more than ever that
there is so much work to be done in the world, and we have all been called to make a
a difference. AmeriCorps has kept me reaching to accomplish those goals of service
to How my would you describe and his experience forward on you personally?
AmeriCorps has kept me focused on my purpose in life and that is to serve and to make
a difference in our world in some small way. I have received lots of experience and
and training that I did not have prior to AmeriCorps. I'm grateful for having had the
opportunity to be a part of a National Service Effort to make a difference.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
I've learned through AmeriCorps that there is a sincere effort to make a difference in
our. natural resource, and to protect the enviroment. I've learned that conbinding efforts
we can make a difference in saving the resources that have been intrusted to us.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
I've learned that it is all of our responsibilties to give back to the community and
and. work toward helping people to help themselves and showing others that they are
part of the purpose of life also. I've learned the spirit of empowering people to
to help themselves and to recognize their self worth.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
It. is a challenge to work with people of different backgrounds, it is educational,
as well as providing growth and understanding between people. I've learned new
tools and skills as how to work in challengingsituations and with challenging people.
I feel it has added to my growth and acceptance of differences as a person.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
I would tell them that'a year of National Service will add to their personal growth
and would be giving back or planting a seed in tomorrow, in all of our future
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
JUN 30 '95 15:30 FROM USDA BATESVILLE, AR.
Loydia
PAGE. 001
Loyda I. Stith- NRCS, Batesville, Arkansas
Third Quarter Americorps report
Time Period: April 1 - June 30, 1995
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- 1,145 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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Phone F
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Fax
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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: 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 AmeriCorps 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 it!
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.
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PAGE. 003
Page 10
Batesvure Daily Guard, matesvare, ATM.
may ev, DN
BATESVILLEGUARD
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 association.
Conservation Comer
March at the Bryant brothers' cab
This association, which will be
on Salado Creek. This field day W.
identified as the "Ozark Woodland
tion newsletter.
attended by approximately
Owners Association," elected the
A constitution 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-treasurer.
To promote and improve the
and working together to 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 woodlan
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 Forestry 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.
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PAGE 004
Ozark Woodland Owners
Association
FORESTS FOR ARMANSAS 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
Otark Woodland
constitution that forms the "Ozark
Owners 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 # Woodlot
this association can do so by calling
Many bird species net in line certies. the on help them by drilling an occestoral
two-inch dismeter hole In some of the woodlot troos. drited under a burge Umb at
the NRCS office at 501-698-1017.
a sight upward angle to - washin' out. Also, leave a kw doed tries standing
Such mg are favorite neeting places for many 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 Bakersfield. CA 93301-5298
A PARTNERSHIP COMPOSED OF 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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PAGE. 001
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.
2. NUMBER OF MEMBERS ENROLLED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER (MAR 31).
3. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED.
1522
4. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING.
144
5. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES.
A. Gathered secondary data from the following sources:
1. Census of Agriculture
2. Louisiana CES 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 THIRD QUARTER:
a. I played a key role in help SEARK Vegetable Growers
Cooperative obtain a pea sheller. Having obtained a pea
sheller, a 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
We have planned to publicize our efforts through the local
newspaper the "Pine Bluff Commercial" on the project. We
expect to do an interview with a report within a week or BO.
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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Thom of you serving in NRCS AmeriCorps this first your are plancers in this experience. We 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 n voluntary opportunity to share your personal story of the
AmeriCrops service experiance. 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 as & result of your AmeriCorps experience?
Yes
No Y
If 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 a 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.
Whit have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds? It has been a good
exper Tence working with the different people with different backgrounds and gaining
the: experience of learning from them as well as them learning from me.
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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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: Renee Spurlock
Project location: Holly Grove, AR
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
I have a BSE in Business with endorsements in Vocational and Computer
Technology. This AmeriCorps service experience has definitely been a
learning experience for me in many ways.
What are your present education and career goals?
I would really enjoy serving my community in AmeriCorps-USDA for another year.
By serving another year I would be able to finish a lot of projects that I have
started. Eventually I would like to get back into the school system.
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?
Personally the impact of this AmeriCorps experience makes me feel that I
am helping the community in which I live in. There is no way that the city
would program. have been able to get the things done if it hadn't been for the AmeriCorps
What have you learned about natural resources through this program?
Through this program I have learned alot about enhancing the wetlands by
working in the floodplain area at Holly Grove.
What have you learned about community service through this experience?
If everyone would give a little of their time to community service then it
would make the town a better place to live in.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
Just because people have different backgrounds doesn't mean they don't have
feelings. I try my best to treat everyone the way I would want them to treat
me, even though at times it is very hard to do.
What would you tell someone who expresses interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
to It is definitely a learning experience. Be prepared to work hard if want
and see take results. You must be able to work with all different kinds of you
what information you have and go with it in order for AmeriCorps people to work.
THIRD QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
RENEE SPURLOCK, AMERICORPS MEMBER, HOLLY GROVE
3. TOTAL NUMBERS OF HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICE PERFORMED
Renee Spurlock: 1569 hours (start date: 9/12/94)
4. TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS IN TRAINING
Renee Spurlock: 308 hours
5. PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING COMMUNITY SERVICE OBJECTIVES
A. Assisted The Churches of Holly Grove in organizing
as Easter Special on the Mall for the community.
B. Met with the DAD'S Program Committee to discuss how
to raise money in order to start the program in our
community. We have yet to receive any grant to fund
this program.
C. Various activities have been done with the Jr. 4-H
Club.
D. Assisted the Economic Development Committee in
locating 40 acres for an Industrial Park.
E. The water at the City Airport is undrinkable. The
AmeriCorps member has checked on various ways to get
a water line to this area.
F. Helped with ideas on enhancing the Dial Creek area.
G. The AmeriCorps member was a part of the very
successful City Wide Clean Up.
H. Collected ideas on how to rejuvenate the downtown
area.
I. Gave information to the Holly Grove Fire Department
concerning Act 833 money.
J. Progress has been made toward the completion of the
information to be turned in to FEMA for the buy-out.
6. PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A. The citizens of Holly Grove enjoyed the Easter
Special on the Mall that was made possible by The
Churches of Holly Grove. We hope to make this an
annual event.
B. The DAD'S Program Committee has collected donations
from citizens in or from the Holly Grove area for
this program.
C. The Jr. 4-H Club helped with the Rabies Clinic in
Holly Grove which was very successful. They have
planted giant watermelons and pumpkins which
requires them to learn how to care for these plants.
Various members entered the County 4-H Broiler
Barbecue Contest at Clarendon which was sponsored by
the Cooperative Extension Service along with Co-
Sponsors that included Kroger of Brinkley and Fred's
of Clarendon. We had five winners from our group
that competed at the District 4-H Broiler Barbecue
Contest at Ferndale. Our group also participated in
the County 4-H O-Rama in Clarendon. Some went on to
the Southeast District 4-H O-Rama at Pine Bluff.
From this group we had one Jr. member and one Sr.
member that placed. The Sr. member is eligible to
compete in the Arkansas 4-H O-Rama at Fayetteville
on July 26-28.
D. The Economic Development Committee and the
AmeriCorps member is in the process of trying to
secure 40 acres of land in order to be eligible for
an Industrial Park with the Arkansas Industrial
Development Commission (AIDC).
E. The AmeriCorps member has met with an Engineer to
run a water line extension to the City Airport. It
is hopeful that we will be able to add an Industrial
Park to this area.
F. The National Guard was unable to help with the
draining of Dials Creek. At this time, the city is
planning on enhancing this wetland area instead of
draining it. The AmeriCorps member, Mayor Lula
Tyler, Brenda Coleman, and Bill Stone toured the
Bona Dea Trail at Russillville in order to see what
the City of Holly Grove can do with the wetland of
Dials Creek. Ken Guston, who is with the Forest
Service, is drawing up a park plan for Dials Creek.
The plan is part of the package that will be turned
in to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
along with various other material.
G. A City Wide Clean Up Week was promoted by the City
Beautification Committee and the AmeriCorps member
on April 23-29 to help the citizens take pride in
their community and clean up unsightly sites that
aren't meeting the criteria of City Ordinances. On
April 29 it was scheduled for BFI to haul all items
away. BFI was not prepared for the large quantity
of items needing hauling away. Therefore, they
agreed to return on May 6 to complete the task. The
city has received many compliments on the clean up
effort. Members of the City Beautification
Committee and the AmeriCorps member schedule days to
go around the town to help keep it clean. Other
citizens are starting to get involved in the clean
ups. Flowers have been planted in several different
areas around town.
H. Plans are under way to apply for a grant to fund a
new Senior Citizen Center. An owner of three vacant
buildings in the downtown area will donate them to
the city and it is hopeful that we can restore these
buildings for a new Senior Citizen Center. At the
present time our Center is unfit but, it is better
than nothing.
I. The Holly Grove Fire Department received their Act
833 money in order to update their department.
J. Structures have been located on a flood map that
identifies property in the FEMA buy-out. Certified
letters have been sent to 50 land owners who were
not included in the buy-out in the beginning.
Photo's have been taken of each structure and old
newspaper articles have been collected along with
old photo's of flooding in this area. New certified
letters have been sent to the 43 owners, who were
included in the beginning, showing the fair market
value for each property and structure. A certified
independent appraiser has almost completed the
appraisals for the first 43 property owners. The
AmeriCorps member has been very involved in
completing this information for this buy-out. The
City of Holly Grove has received over $84,000 for
this project. Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation
Commission presented a check in the amount of
$59,481 and Governor Jim Guy Tucker gave the $25,000
in order to purchase property to provide quality
affordable housing to socially disadvantaged
residents who live within the Dials Creek floodplain
area.
7. PROJECTED OUTCOMES FOR NEXT QUARTER
A. Assist The Churches of Holly Grove make plans to
expand the programs they have started for next year.
B. Help start the DAD'S Program in Holly Grove.
C. Continue to work with the Jr. 4-H Club and recruit
adults to form more 4-H Clubs in the community.
D. Secure the land for an Industrial Park.
E. Locate funding to provide water to the City
Airport.
F. Start enhancing the Dials Creek floodplain with the
park plan.
G. Assist the City Beautification Committee on
locating unsightly property that does not meet the
City Ordinances.
H. Continue to rejuvenate the downtown area.
I. Have a fireworks display around the 4th of July.
J. Continue to collect information for the buy-out in
order to finish the package to turn in to FEMA.
8. PRIMARY CHALLENGES
The biggest problem has been getting the AmeriCorps
shirts, hats, and pins to wear while providing services
for my community. My service is almost over and I have
yet to receive a hat or pin.
9. PRIMARY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS
Computer workshops
THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
Prepared by Renee Spurlock, AmeriCorps-USDA Member and
Holly Grove High School FBLA
Issue 1
February 1995
COMMITTEES WILL MEET ON THE
2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH !!
FEMA BUY-OUT
FEMA (Federal Emergency Mitigation
Agency) made a 50/50 declaration for
MONROE COUNTY JUDGE
$250,000: 50% FEMA; 12% State
Office of Emergency Services; and 38%
On January 5, 1995, a meeting was
City of Holly Grove. This would leave
held at the County Judge's office with
a balance of $90,000 for the city;
Judge Tom Catlett, Bruce Leggit-
$45,000 can be in-kind (AmeriCorp
Coordinator for RC&D Council, Mayor
Workers, County, and City Services).
Lula Tyler and Audria Coleman-
The Mayor never agreed to the Buy-Out
AmeriCorps-USDA Member to introduce
because the city could not come up with
the mayor to the different projects being
the cash money.
sponsored by the RC&D Council,
A letter was written to FEMA
Monroe County and various other
requesting a 75-25 declaration instead of
agencies. The pojects are as follows:
a 50-50 declaration. FEMA has not
answered the request, and it is doubtful
that this would be approved. Even if it
is is not approved, Larry White, Soil and
Water Conservation Commission, feels
RC&D
like his Commission can come up with
(RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND
the money. He will go in front of his
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL)
commission on February 22, 1995. If he
receives the money, it can only go
RC&D is made up of eight counties in
toward the Buy-Out.
Central Arkansas. Each county has two
council members. They are a 501-C3
HOUSING COMPLEX
non-profit organization. The officers are
as follows: Noel Deer, Chairman; Judge
There have been 7 1/2 acres located on
Tom Catlett, Vice-Chairman; and Debbie
the corner of Hwy. 17 and Hwy 86. The
Morton, Secretary and Treasurer. A
Judge has been working with
RC&D Council meeting was held at
Representative Cunningham and together
10:00 a.m. on January 25, 1995 at the
they have drafted up a letter to the
Holiday Inn-Airport in Little Rock.
Governor for the State to buy this land.
The Governor has agreed to have the
funds allocated as soon as the Buy-Out is
their G.E.D. Their salary will be $7500
finalized.
annually, as well as a scholarship to be
Phillips Construction was
used toward a college education.
recommended for this project. They
have been secured for the job. They are
NEW FLOOD PLAIN MAP
in the process of putting the application
together. The land and the Housing
A letter has been sent to FEMA
Complex will be owned by Phillips
requesting that the new Flood Plain Map
Construction. They will use 2-3 acres
be used and disregard the old map. It
from the project and the rest of the land
will take 9-10 months. This determines
will be owned by the RC&D Council.
whether the residents are in the 100 or
The Council will donate the lots to
500 year Flood Zone. Many residents
people to build houses and that will be
that are now considered to be in the 500
used as their down payment. It was
year Flood Zone are still having to pay
mentioned that 1-2 acres be used to build
their insurance as if they still lived in the
a nursing home. This would have to be
100 year Flood Zone, and will be legally
approved by the Council before anything
required to do so until the map is
is done. Phillips Construction will be
changed.
totally in charge of building this
complex. They will use their own
STATE RURAL
architects and engineers. The city will
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
not be involved.
RC&D made an application to this
agency to get a new police car for Holly
AMERICORPS-USDA
Grove. Deborah Mitchell, who no
longer works for the Commission, was
The AmeriCorps-USDA program is
quite sure that this grant would be
funded by a corporation called the
funded. However, it was turned down,
National Corporation for Community
but Deborah works for a new agency and
Services which was organized by
will re-submit another application at no
President Clinton. There are three
cost to the city.
Corporations that house AmeriCorps-
USDA members: Rural Development
GROUND ELEVATION
Corp (Under the USDA); Public Land
and Environmental Corp; and
If a resident wants their ground
AntiHunger Corp. The AmeriCorps-
elevation they will have to have their
USDA workers are in the process of
land elevation surveyed by a surveyor or
putting together an application for eight
engineer. Delta Surveyor of Brinkley
workers under the Public Land and
could be used. Dennis Jones can not
Environmental Corp. These workers will
give the elevation for a new structure.
help tear down houses after the buy-out,
clean up the mall, landscaping, etc.
DADS PROGRAM
They do not have to have a college
degree, however if they don't have a
The Kellogg Foundation has funded a
high school diploma they will have to get
DADS program in Marvell. They have
shown a willingness to fund another
THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
February 1995
program. AmeriCorps member, Vivian
RC&D
Jones, is working on getting the program
funded for Holly Grove.
(From Bruce Leggitt, Coordinator of
Central Arkansas RC&D)
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The Central Arkansas Resource
On January 12, 1995, a meeting was
Conservation and Development (RC&D)
held with Mayor Lula Tyler; Audria
Council has in the past played mainly a
Coleman, AmeriCorps-USDA; Renee
coordinating role in the Holly Grove
Spurlock, AmeriCorps-USDA; Larry
initiative. More recently RC&D has
Sharp, US Army Corps of Engineers-
assumed a more active role on activities
Memphis District; and Dewey Powell,
within Holly Grove.
US Army Corps of Engineers-Memphis
RC&D has been the mechanism which
District. This meeting was held to
allowed AmeriCorps-USDA participants
discuss the results of a study done by the
to be placed in Holly Grove with
Corps of Engineers to determine the
emphasis on stimulating committee
feasibility and economic justification of
activity, and assisting in the FEMA buy-
a project to alleviate flooding caused by
out.
Dials Creek.
RC&D is currently locating funds to
Former Mayor Hill requested the
purchase property in Holly Grove for
preceding project two years ago as a
housing construction. RC&D has secured
spin-off of a study from The Soil
a contractor (Phillips Construction) to
Conservation Service. The Corps was
construct 24 multi-family units on this
unhappy to report that the costs incurred
property. Phillips has submitted a pre-
for the project would not exceed the
application to FmHA for funds to
benefits. The Corps conducted four
construct these units.
different plans and unfortunately the
As I know it, the history of the buy-
benefit to cost ratio is less than 1.0 for
out is tied to frequent and intense
all four alternative plans.
flooding within the Dial Creek 100 year
floodplain. A FEMA declaration of 50-
The four different studies included:
50 was declared to purchase properties
with the floodplain. The city was
1. 6-Ft. Channel Conventional Method
somewhat. reluctant to sign the
2. 10-Ft. Channel Conventional Method
application due to two reasons: (1) -
3. 10-Ft. Channel Instream Method
residents affected by the Buy-Out had no
4. 10-Ft. Channel Explosive/Instream
place to move within Holly Grove,
Method
therefore adding to the out migration
problem; (2) - the city would be unable
It was suggested that the City of Holly
to come up with the matching funds.
Grove work in conjunction with the SCS
Housing being provided through the
office and get a permit from The Corps.
RC&D Council solved the first problem.
The permit would allow the citizens to
A request to FEMA for a 75-25
remove sediment and debris by using
declaration was submitted. The request
their own personal sources such as
was not approved. The city decided to
backhoes and explosives.
sign the application after some assurance
that the matching funds would be
located.
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THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
February 1995
FEMA
city will have to come up with that much
money as well. As it stands, the city
On January 25, 1995 a meeting was
needs $59,000 and that is the amount The
held at City Hall in Holly Grove, AR
Soil and Water Commission hopes to
with the following attendees: Rodney
donate.
Larson-Executive Director Central
If there are any residents living in the
Arkansas Planning and Development;
flood zone that would like to move their
Bruce Leggitt-Coordinator Resource
house or trailer to an already developed
Conservation and Development; David
piece of land, FEMA will pay for the
Meador-Soil and Water Commission; Ray
move.
Linder-Natural Resources Conservation
As the properties are acquired, FEMA
Services; Terry Gray-Federal Emergency
will pay until $150,000 has been used,
Management Agency; Lula Tyler-Mayor
then other matched funds will be used,
of Holly Grove; and Audria Coleman-
leaving the states matched funds until the
AmeriCorps-USDA.
very end of the Buy-Out.
This meeting was held to let everyone
Bruce Leggitt is going to talk to
who is involved in administering the
Debbie Moreland, Real Estate Broker, on
Buy-Out that FEMA needs all business
the legalities of the buying of the homes.
regarding the buy-out taken care of by
March 1, 1995. This is the time FEMA
HEALTH CARE
would like to start the issuance of the
money to buy the people in the flood area
A meeting was held at the City Hall on
out.
February 6th with Mayor Lula Tyler,
The counteroffers were mailed from
Mid Delta Health Systems, Inc.
Rodney Larson's office on January 17,
Executive Director Al Sliger, and
1995 via certified mail. The Americorps
Americorps-USDA Member Renee
worker and the mayor were asked to
Spurlock. The Health Care Clinic at
notify every resident on the list to see if
Holly Grove does not meet the standards
they are or are not interested in the Buy-
of the Health Department. At this time
Out and answer any questions they may
it was decided to get an appraisal of the
have. If there is someone that wants to
building currently being used. Also
get into the Buy-Out at this time, they
various buildings around town will be
have to return their letter immediately.
viewed to see if any could be used, if it
All letters will have to be in by February
is determined that it is too costly for the
10, 1995 enabling Rodney Larson to give
current building to be brought up to
an accurate figure to The Soil and Water
standards.
Commission regarding the amount they
will be asked to donate for the cities
match. The Soil and Water Commission
HAPPENINGS
will meet on February 15, 1995 to decide
whether or not they will give the money
Regina Bennett and J.T. Richardson
needed to complete the buy-out.
have changed to Sodium Lights.
According to David Meador, it doesn't
AmeriCorps-USDA member Jana
seem like it will be a problem.
Coleman will assist the committees with
FEMA will be able to give up to
information on sodium lights, restoring
$227,000 for the Buy-Out, however the
the Bent Rail and adopting a corner.
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Slides City Wide Clean up
Pictures of the City wide Clean up.
Pictures of the City wide Clean up
Pictures of
the city wide
Clean up
April 17, 1995
11.5hrs.
met with mayor and
Charlie Cummings on
new housing for Holly Grove,
worked on Proclamation
for City wide Clean up weel
and Health week. met
with American Legion Auxiliary
April 11, 1995
8 hrs.
about feeding the LIAMS Cental
Students and had a 4-H
Talked with Fran at
meeting. Pulled names of
the Holly Grove Public
Schools about Dental
- housing to invite to the
people interested in new
week that they will
meeting
have for the Students
next week. The National
Buard will help along
- with students from UAMS
in Little Rock. Gave this
information to Marty
Hopper with the monra
County Sun so she
could write an article
for the paper. Held 4-H
meeting and met with
mayor about the buy-oat.
Dental Students to
Fire Service Policies for
Monroe County Sun 4-27-95
Invade Holly Grove
Outside City Limits Adopted
Public Schools
A trip to the dentist can be E
scary experience, but it might be
An ordinance adopting policies
department standards, and in-
fun for youngsters in Holly Grove
for fire department services out-
cludes the trade-in of old equip-
Public Schools this next week.
side the city limits of Holly Grove
ment. The Arkansas Department
Holly Grove students will ge
was passed by the Holly Grove
of health mandated that the old
free dental care and education
City Council Thursday night. The
well be abandoned properly.
from dental hygiene seniors a
ordinance authorizes the depart-
The council approved Resolu-
the University of Arkansas Medi
ment to respond to emergency
tion
177 authorizing Mayor
cal Sciences. The UAMS student
calls within a five mile radius of
Tyler to proceed with application
are teaming up with the Arkan
the city limits. Fires occurring a
for an Arkansas Community and
sas Army National Guard, th
greater distance will be responded
Economic Development Grant. If
state Health Department, and th
to at the discretion of the fire
awarded, the grant would be used
Holly Grove School District t
department.
to fund a senior citizen project.
provide dental services to stu
The ordinance limits the re-
Alderman Moses Burton com-
dents.
sponse of the department outside
mented that many of the side-
Approximately 30 UAMS den
the city limits. The department
walks need work or extensions.
tal students: and other dental tear
may respond when it is deter-
He was asked to make a priority
members will establish a denta
mined that responding is neces-
list of needs. Alderman Pat
Chastain commended the efforts
commercial, or agricultural prop-
erty. The department may only
the city.
respond to vehicular fires outside
A motion was passed to accept
the resignation of Larry Robin-
Monroe County Sun 4-13-95
clinic in the Holly Grove Elemer
sary to protect life, or residential,
tary gymnasium the week of Apr
of Floyd Christian in cleaning up
17-21. Students will be housed 8
various locations at Maddox Ba
and Maddox Bay Landing. Th
the city limits when it is a life
school and local organizations i
threatening accident or a traffic
son as housing authority chair-
Holly Grove are providing meal
hazard is involved.
man. A new chairman was not
The project is designed to giv
discussed.
the seniors hands-on experien
Although the ordinance autho-
Americorps member Renee
working with children and und
rizes response to certain emer-
Spurlock reported that she, Mayor
time pressure. The dental st
gency calls outside the city limits,
Tyler and Judge Tom Catlett had
dents will explain proper dent
fire protection services are not
attended a dedication ceremony
care, examine the children, clea
guaranteed to those persons.
in Jonesboro at which President
teeth and apply sealant to pr
Following an hour and one-
Clinton was in attendance. She
vent cavities.
half executive session, the council
stated that she is working with
For those who need teeth pulle
voted to pay vacation pay to po-
FmHA on the second housing
or cavities filled, dentists suppli
lice officers. They will pay back
project and continuing to work
by the National Guard will be C
pay owed to any current officer.
on the FEMA buyout.
hand to offer assistance. Gua
Mayor Lula Tyler stated that the
Spurlock stated that it appears
members will also transport ne
council discussed sick leave pay
12 slots of the Americorps pro-
essary dental equipment and S
and holiday pay, but no decision
grain in this region will be ap-
up mobile dental units.
was reached.
proved for continuation. If the
Major General James A. Rya
A motion was passed to accept
funding is not approved by Con-
adjutant gener I of the Arkans
the proposal from Layne-Arkan-
gress, her employment with
Guard, explained the purpose
sas for abandonment of the old
Americorps will end in July.
the exercise. "Everyone knowst
water well. The 625 ft. well was
The monthly meeting time for
Guard has a federal mission
drilled in 1929 by the Layne-Ar-
the council was changed to 8:00
times of national emergency at
kansas Company. The $1,500 cost
p.m. throughout the remainder of
a state mission in times of natur
to abandon the well includes pull-
daylight savings time.
disasters, but we also feel we ha
ing the pumping equipment out
All council members were
a responsibility to the local cor
of the well, backfilling and seal-
present for the meeting. Thecoun-
munities who support our units
ing the well according to health
cil will meet again on May 18.
The week-long event in Hol
Grovewill culminate Friday, Ap
21, with the arrival of UH1 Hu
Helicopters at the school brin
ing top military officials, CEC
of healthcare industries, and oth
dignitaries.
THE MONROE COUNTY SUN, CLARENDON, ARKANSAS,
FRIENDLY, FAMILIAR FACE: At the conclusion of the dental services week at Holly Grove Schools,
several dignitaries across the state visited the school. Students were particularly delighted to see Dr.
Sandra Nichols, Director of Arkansas Department of Health. Nichols practiced medicine in Holly
Grove before moving to Little Rock. Pictured from left are: Walter Tate, dental assistant and member
of the 204th Medical Battallion; seventh grade student, Karita Wiley; Dr. Dick Lewallen of Trumann,
dentist and member of the 204th; and Dr. Nichols.
MINI DENTAL CLINIC: Fifteen portable dental stations were set up in the Holly Grove Elementary
gymnasium last week as the National Guard teamed up with UAMS to provide dental care to Holly
Grove students, A total of 213 students were provided with dental care and sealants were placed on
859 molars.
THE MONROE COUNTY SUN, CLARENDON, ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1995
4-H'ers compete in
district Broiler BBQ
By Eugenia Hocket,
Tiffani and Richard both re-
CEA-Home Economics
ceived Sr. Division blue ribbons
for their BBQ, Shaw received a Jr.
Division red ribbon, and Abbe
More than 1,000 Arkansas 4-H
and Ashley received Jr. Division
members participated in competi-
white ribbons.
tive 4-H Broiler BBQ's across the
The district and state contests
state with 12 finalists competing
were conducted by Jerry Wooley,
at the Arkansas Poultry Festival.
University of Arkansas Coopera-
The State Festival was held June
tive Extension Service Poultry
9 and 10 in Hot Springs, Arkan-
Service, and Danny Williams with
sas. The state contestants each
G & M Animal Health Distribu-
received charcoal BBQ smokers
tors of Springdale, Arkansas who
and cash awards provided by Ar-
served as Co-Chairmen of the ac-
bor Acres farms from
tivities.
Glastonbury, Connecticut and the
4-H is the youth development
Arkansas Poultry Federation. 4-
program of the University of Ar-
Her's begin participation at the
kansas Cooperative Extension
local club level and proceed to the
Service and is open to all boys and
county district contests.
girls, nine to nineteen years of
Participants at the Ferndale
age, regardless of race, color, na-
District Contest BBQ'd chickens
tional origin or disability.
provided by Tyson Foods Pine
Bluff Complex.
District participants repre-
sented 4-H clubs in Arkansas,
Ashley, Calhoun, Cleburn, Cleve-
land, Conway, Cross, Drew,
Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Jef-
ferson, Lonoke, Monroe, Perry,
Pulaski, Saline, and Yell coun-
ties.
Lavant Randall of Calhoun
County placed first and John
Evans of Cleburne County placed
second in the District Sr. Divi-
sion. Lavrinda Rainey of Conway
County placed first in the Jr.
Division at District. These par-
ticipants represented the
Ferndale District at the State
Contest.
Other participants from Mon-
roe County competing in the dis-
trict cook-off were Tiffani Mayo,
Richard Edwards, Ashley Spur-
lock, and Shaw Spurlock of Holly
Grove, and Abbe Gordon of Clar-
endon.
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 communities 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
THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
Prepared by Renee Spurlock, AmeriCorps-USDA Member and
Holly Grove High School FBLA
Issue 2
March 1995
* Strengthening communities:
AmeriCorps brings together individuals
COMMITTEES WILL MEET ON THE
from different backgrounds and incomes,
2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH !!
with different missions and cultures, in
the common effort to improve our
communities.
* Encouraging responsibility:
USDA/AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps encourages members to
explore and exercise their responsibilities
USDA/AmeriCorps
President's
toward their communities, themselves
national service initiative to achieve
and their families - in their service
direct results in addressing the nation's
experience and throughout their lives.
critical education, human service, public
* Expanding opportunity: AmeriCorps
safety, and environmental needs at the
members receive awards to further their
community level. AmeriCorps provides
education or pay back student loans, as
opportunities for Americans of all ages
well as valuable job experience,
and backgrounds to serve their country in
specialized training, and life skills.
organized efforts fostering citizen
The program's participants are not
responsibility, and building their
AmeriCorps employees, we are
communities. The United States
AmeriCorps Members. We do not receive
Department of Agriculture plays a key
salaries, we receive living allowances.
role in the overall AmeriCorps program.
AmeriCorps members are not hired, we
The purpose of the AmeriCorps
are enrolled in AmeriCorps. We do not
program is to "get things done" using the
work at jobs, we perform community
concept of national service as a vehicle.
service.
It offers opportunities to Americans to
We are enrolled in the USDA Rural
serve their country and earn education
Development Program. This program is
awards in return. It is a grassroots effort
geared for recent college graduates and
to solve the problems facing communities
upon completion of the 1700 hours the
across the nation.
members will receive an educational
award worth $4,725. This can be used
The AmeriCorps Ethic is:
for college, job training, or repayment of
student loans.
* Getting things done: Our primary goal
Renee Spurlock and Audria Coleman
is to improve communities by meeting
perform community services in the Holly
their educational, nutritional, human, and
Grove area and Jana Coleman assists the
environmental needs.
counties of Phillips, Lee, and Monroe.
THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
MARCH 1995
Programs like these would help keep the
deal with some of the many problems
children from roaming the streets. Ms.
they are currently facing. The DAD
Spurlock commented on the DADS
Program will not be limited to African
program she said that Marvell has this
American youth but will target these
program and it's funded through the
socially disadvantaged youth whom we
Kellogg Foundation. She also said that
feel are high risk.
Ms. Vivian Jones, AmeriCorps member
The DAD Program has designed
is trying to get one funded for Holly
programs for these youth that will deal
Grove.
with Respect, Responsibility, and
Chairman Mayo commented on
Restraint. The Mission Statement has
another program, STEP, a parent
been adopted, "Where There Is No
program that teach parents how to
Vision The People Perish". Our vision is
discipline their children. This is a very
to make a difference in the lives of these
expensive program.
youth, and began to turn a generation of
Chairman Mayo asked us to bring a
youth around.
list of ideas that we think we want to
Agencies for funding of program have
work on for the education committee.
been contacted, such as the Kellogg
After an hour of discussion the
Foundation and several Arkansas
meeting was adjourned until our next
Foundations.
meeting-Monday, March 13, 1995 at
We encourage the support and input of
6:00 PM.
the citizens of Holly Grove. For
additional information on the DAD
DAD
Program, please contact Renee Spurlock,
(Dealing With Adolescent Development)
Holly Grove, Arkansas, 501-462-8300,
or Vivian Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas,
A meeting was held on March 9 at the
501-753-4452.
Holly Grove High School with
AmeriCorps-USDA members, Renee
CITY BEAUTIFICATION,
Spurlock and Vivian Jones, Harry Mayo,
RECREATION, AND TOURISM
Ulysses J. Williams, Brenda Coleman,
COMMITTEE
and Moses Burton.
The DAD Program is currently in the
The Holly Grove City Beautification,
planning stages. The RC&D Council in
Recreation, and Tourism Committee mèt
conjunction with the Mayor of Holly
February 13 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall.
Grove would like to thank you the city
Members present were: Harry Mayo,
council and the citizens of Holly Grove
Ruby Smith, Frances Spurlock, Ruth
for allowing us the opportunity to
Dearing, Moses Burton, Willie Stokes,
implement this program in your city.
Helen Jackson, Dedra Coleman, Brenda
The DAD Program will bring job
Coleman, and AmeriCorps-USDA
opportunities to the city and will also
members Jana Coleman and Renee
provide the African American youth of
Spurlock.
the city with programs that will begin to
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CRIME AND DRUG COMMITTEE
apartments for the flood plain residents.
On February 28 AmeriCorps member
The Holly Grove Crime and Drug
Renee Spurlock and Billy Bun, the owner
Committee met February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
of the Holly Grove Manor, met and
in the City Hall. Members preset were:
discussed the security of the apartments.
Bill Brown, Pat Chastain, Brooke Harlin,
Security will be furnished to the residents
Police Chief James Nolen, Mayor Lula
and completion is scheduled for March
Tyler, and AmeriCorps-USDA member
22. At this time AmeriCorps-USDA
Jana Coleman and Renee Spurlock.
member Audria Coleman is checking on
The first item on the agenda was
offering security to the flood plain
exchanging regular street lights for
residents that relocate to the new housing
sodium street lights. Chief Nolen,
complex.
AmeriCorps-USDA member Jana
The next meeting is scheduled for
Coleman, and Pat Chastain will locate
March 13 at 6:00 PM in City Hall.
areas in the town that need regular lights
exchanged for sodium lights or where
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
new light need to be added. On February
COMMITTEE
28 this group met and information will
be available by the next committee
Education Development committee
meeting.
met Monday, February 13, 1995 at 6:00
The second item discussed was to
PM. The meeting was held in the
contact the City Clerk with the City of
conference Room at the City Hall.
Little Rock to get a copy of their
The meeting was opened by Ms.
ordinance for school curfew.
Renee Spurlock, an AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps-USDA member Jana
employee. There were seven (7)
Coleman will obtain information and
committee members present: Mr. Harry
report her findings to the committee in
Mayo, Ms. Louise Sands, Ms. Maxine
March.
Strong, Ms. Brenda Coleman, Ms. Dedra
Chief Nolen and AmeriCorps-USDA
Coleman, Ms. Willie Stokes, and Ms.
member Jana Coleman are working on
Ruby Smith.
applications for the COPS-FAST and
Ms. Spurlock stated that she and
COPS-MORE Program. The deadline for
Mayor Tyler decided to let the committee
this is March 17.
set their goal(s).
Various members are working on the
Mr. Harry Mayo was elected as
Neighborhood Crime Watch Program.
chairman, Ms. Willie Stokes was elected
Information will be collected and
as reporter. Chairman appointed Ms.
reported to the committee at the next
Brenda Coleman to preside over the
meeting.
meeting in his absence.
AmeriCorps-USDA Member Renee
Chairman Mayo stated that one of his
Spurlock was asked to contact the owner
main goals to be addressed is the need
of the Holly Grove Manor to find out if
for more after school education programs
they would offer security for the
and more adult volunteers. He
residents of the apartments for Senior
commented on the after school tutoring
Citizens and Disabled/Handicapped
program at the high school, the ADAP
Persons and also check with Phillips
after school education and recreational
Construction who will build the new
program at the Foster-Branch Center.
THE HOLLY GROVE UPDATE
MARCH 1995
The first item on the agenda
HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
concerned the cleaning up of building
sites. A list was made of places that
The Holly Grove Health Care
aren't meeting the criteria of the city
Committee met February 13 at 7 PM in
ordinance. A City Wide Clean-Up was
the City Hall. Members present were:
suggested as a way to promote the
Herd Stone MD, Maxine Strong, Mickey
citizens to take pride in their community.
Calloway, Janice Everett, Lula Tyler,
The town could be divided into sections
Mayor, and Renee Spurlock AmeriCorps-
and have the sections compete against
USDA.
each other to see which one did the best
The report from the Ark. Dept. of
job. AmeriCorps-USDA member Renee
Health's evaluation of the P. C. Mayo
Spurlock will get a copy of the city
Clinic building was discussed. Dr. Stone
ordinance and inform the committee
is in the process of having estimates and
when the date is selected for the clean-up
recommendations made regarding any
in order to make it known to the public.
improvements and renovations.
The second item discussed was the
Alternatives to renovations to the clinic
trash and debris brought in from the
were discussed which included finding
country. The committee decided to
another building or building a new clinic.
request citizens to take license plate
Mayor Tyler and Renee Spurlock
numbers of vehicles dumping trash in
informed the committee that Al Sliger
town and turn them in to City Hall. It
from Mid Delta had looked at the old
was suggested to put this in the Holly
Johnson's building but it too would need
Grove Update each month to help get the
some renovations. There is a proposal to
word out to the public.
construct a nursing home n the future and
Another concern was the Mall. The
an option may be to construct a new
trash cans need to be replaced or new
clinic adjacent to the nursing home.
concrete ones need to be purchased.
The first item on the agenda
Some of the plates that cover the
concerned having representative from
electrical outlets are missing for the
another clinic to speak regarding how
lights. AmeriCorps-USDA member
they operate their clinic. Renee Spurlock
Renee Spurlock took inventory of the
could arrange this if the committees so
plates on February 16 and discovered
desired.
that 3 were missing. City Hall has
The second item discussed was
ordered these plates from the company.
expanding clinic hours. Mrs. Tyler
A Dog Ordinance was discussed but
informed the group that she had spoken
nothing was decided.
to Mid Delta and informed them that the
Brenda Coleman was chosen as
city was not happy with physician
chairman. At the next meeting the
coverage. Mr. Sliger plans to staff the
committee will select a recorder.
clinic M-W-F with a physician and a
The next meeting is scheduled for
nurse practitioner on T-Th. The
March 13 at 7:00 PM in City Hall.
possibility of more flexible hours was
discussed so that a physician is available
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MARCH 1995
more after 3:30 PM. Dr. Stone stated
necessary prior to that date. Renee
that the physician is usually gone by 3:30
Spurlock or Mayor Lula Tyler will let
or 4:00. Mayor Tyler stated someone
the committee members know.
had told her about a Doctor on Standby
Program. She was not sure about any
HOLLY GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT
details on the program and no one had
heard of this service before. The
AmeriCorps-USDA member Renee
physician would not be present but
Spurlock contacted the Arkansas Forestry
probably reachable only by phone so this
Commission about rural community fire
would not solve the problem.
protection and federal grants. Their
The Recommendations of the
objective is to assist rural communities in
Committee on this date are as follows:
the purchase of fire equipment. Rural
fire protection districts, rural fire
1. Ideally Holly Grove needs a physician
departments, and cities under 10,000
physician to move here and practice.
population are eligible. At least 75% of
This may or may not be a realistic
the city's firefighters must be volunteers.
proposal.
Grants aid in the purchase of
communications equipment, pumps,
2. Dr. Stone will pursue his evaluation
tanks, hoses, nozzles, safety equipment,
of the present clinic and get back with
etc. (exclusive of vehicle chassis).
the committee on his findings.
A meeting was held on February 2 at
6:00 PM in City Hall with RFD
3. Dr. Stone will get an estimate from
Administrator Robert Summerville, AFC
Butch Kelly on a building site similar to
Roger Tyse, Mayor Lula Tyler,
the Masonic Lodge.
AmeriCorps-USDA members Renee
Spurlock, Jana Coleman, James
4. A. Sliger will be invited to attend a
Thompson, and members of the Holly
attend a meeting to discuss the following
Grove Fire Department. A 15 minute
finding and concerns:
video "Fighting the Flames" along with
various pictures of equipment were
a. Could Dr. Athotas hours be
shown by the Arkansas Forestry
flexed to be here later in the day,
Commission.
such as 10 AM - 6 PM.
Several firemen attended Intro to
b. Could something be done
Firefighting classes at West Helena Fire
about the sign? The committee
Department on February 7, 8, 9. Some
feels it is unattractive as it is.
firemen were able to continue their
c. Input into clinic facilities and
training at the Arkansas Fire Academy in
Mid Delta's future commitment to
Camden on February 11 and 12.
this area.
On February 9, Fire Chief Stanley
Spurlock and AmeriCorps-USDA
The next meeting is scheduled for
members Renee Spurlock and James
March 13 unless a called meeting is
Thompson met to take inventory of
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MARCH 1995
equipment the fire department needed
have provided Americorps members to
which can be purchased with the Act 833
assist in the various city projects. As
money which amounts to around $6,000.
well as providing the funds to buy the
land to build the new housing complex.
FEMA BUYOUT
This complex will house the residents
who will no longer live in the floodplain
In order to have the FEMA buyout in
due to the buyout. They will also donate
the floodplain, Holly Grove had to match
lots to those who wish to build a home.
FEMA's funds by 50 percent.
To better appraise the homes in order
Unfortunately, Holly Grove does not
to give the residents fair market value for
have the funds it would take to match
their homes, there will be a licensed
FEMA's.
appraiser in Holly Grove to appraise the
On February 15, 1995 the staff from
homes. The Central Arkansas RC&D
the Arkansas Soil and Water
Council has also made the arrangements
Conservation Commission asked their
to provide this service.
Commissioners for a grant to donate to
the City of Holly Grove. This grant
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
would allow the City to go ahead with
COMMITTEE
the buyout. The mayor of Holly Grove,
Ms. Lula Tyler, AmeriCorps member,
The Holly Grove Economic
Audria Coleman and Monroe County
Development Committee met February
Judge, Mr. Tom Catlett were on hand to
13, at 7 o'clock in the city hall.
express the need of the buyout to the
Members present were AmeriCorps-
commissioners. The Commission usually
USDA member Reneee Spurlock, Bill
allocates funds by means of bonds and
Stone, Jack Martin Coleman, Carolyn
not grants. However, because the staff
Starr, Louise Sands, and Ethel Hampton.
recommended this proposal they made an
Bill Stone was elected as chairman and
exception.
Carolyn Starr will serve as recorder.
Central Arkansas Planning and
The first item on the agenda was the
Development is also helping the city a
discussion for jobs in the city of Holly
great deal by providing administrative
Grove and what type of jobs would be
services. They have sent letters to the
available. The committee will run a
residents in the floodplain who are
survey of the citizens to identify the
interested in the buyout.
needs of the working population and their
The State Office of Emergency
desire to relocate their job. The
Services has also appropriated money to
followings were proposed as jobs to be
assist in the funding of the buyout. They
considered: A. Chicken Litter B.
have been in constant contact with FEMA
Sporting Goods C. Packing/Shipping
in order to be able to initiate the buy-out
Industrial Co.
as soon as possible.
The second item on the agenda will be
The Central Arkansas RC&D Council
to contact local economic development
has been exceptional to the city. They
consultants and invite them to inform the
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MARCH 1995
members of the committee of other
TELEPHONES
options for economic development in the
city of Holly grove. Future meetings
AmeriCorps-USDA member Jana
would involve inviting someone from the
Coleman scheduled a meeting on March
Arkansas Industrial Development
9 at 10:00 AM in city hall with
Commission and someone from the
individuals from various departments
legislative arena. Representative Kelvin
within the city and a representative from
Miller and Representative Jimmy Wilson
the telephone center. Those present
would be invited.
included Robin, who is with the
The third item on the agenda was to
Telephone Center, AmeriCorps-USDA
locate and possibly purchase land for a
members Jana Coleman and Renee
future site for the economic growth of
Spurlock, Carol self, and Police Chief
our city.
James Nolen. Various needs were
A called meeting was held on
discussed and cost information will be
February 21 at 7:00 PM in city hall.
available within the week. Hopefully
Members present included AmeriCorps-
upgrading the phone system will provide
USDA member Renee Spurlock, Bill
better security for the citizens of Holly
Stone, Carolyn Starr, Louise Sands, Jack
Grove.
Martin Coleman, and Ethel Hampton.
RABIES CLINIC
AmeriCorps-USDA member Renee
Spurlock organized this meeting for the
The Monroe County 4-H Clubs
committee with W.E. Hoffman, C.I.D.,
through the Cooperative Extension
Assistant Director of Industrial
Service will sponsor a Rabies Clinic in
Development with the Arkansas
Holly Grove on Saturday, March 18,
Industrial Development Commission in
from 1:45-2:45 PM at the Holly Grove
Little Rock.
Fire Station. Vaccinations will be given
Mr. Hoffman presented the committee
by Dr. Gary Winsect, Veterinarian and
with the workbook from The Arkansas
he will be assisted by the Holly Grove
Community of Excellence Program
Builders of the Future, a 4-H Club led by
(ACE) and went into details about this
Renee Spurlock. Rabies shots are
program. During this time he explained
required by state law, so take advantage
that Holly Grove had already established
of this clinic by bringing your dogs and
an Industrial Development Corporation.
cats and having them vaccinated.
The Holly Grove Industrial Development
Corporation was formed on March 21,
ATTENTION
1960 for future ventures and economic
growth in the city of Holly Grove. In
If you see anyone that is not a resident
order to reactivate this corporation, the
of Holly Grove who is dumping trash in
committee will have to follow the process
town please take their license plate
for Reactivation of an ACT 404
number and turn it in to City Hall at 462-
Industrial Development Corporation.
3422 or AmeriCorps-USDA at 462-8300.
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CITY WIDE
CLEAN UP WEEK
April 23-April 29
Put on your work clothes, roll up your sleeves,
get on your gloves and collect all litter, debris
and trash including metal and glass junk which
cannot be burned and place in sacks. boxes &
other non-returnable containers at the curb for
loading. These items (including old stoves,
refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, bed
springs, etc.) will be picked up on
SATURDAY
APRIL 29, 1995
All rubbish will be hauled away FREE during this campaign.
DO NOT DELAY BEYOND THE DEADLINE
AS NO CALL-BACKS WILL BE HONORED
If you need assistance in moving heavy objects or
cleaning up your property, please contact:
AmeriCorps-USDA member Renee Spurlock at 462-8300
Chairperson Brenda Coleman at 462-8350
Mary Frances Spurlock at 462-3402
Grace Brown at 462-8574
Pertina
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PERTINA WHITE
TIME PERIOD: April 1. . June 30, 1995
DUE DATE:
June 30, 1995
1.
There were
members enrolled at the time of launch.
2.
There were
members enrolled at end of the quarter.
3.
There were 1464 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:
1 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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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 4 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 is 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 about 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.
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LOWER MISSISSIPPI DEUTA DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
7777 WALNUT GROVE ROAD. nox 17
MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE 38120
(901) 753-1400
Date: July 7, 1995
TO: Mr. Bruce Leggitt
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
FROM: Ray Bryant, Executive Director
LMDD Center
RayBuyet
SUBJECT: Third Quarter Progress Report - AmeriCorps Program
Enclosed is the third 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.
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LOWER MISSISSIPPI DELTA DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC.
7777 WALNUT GROVE ROAD. BOX 27
MEMPHS, TENNESSEE 88120
(901) 753-1400
AMERICORPS PROGRAM REPORT
Third Quarter - 1994-1995
1. One (1)
2. One (1)
3. 1428 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.
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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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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: CEDLIC BROWN
Project location: memphis, TN.
Briefly describe your background (education, work and service experiences, etc.):
B.S. Degree Industrial Technology Management/a Electronic Engineering Emphasis
Co-op - United States Frestserve- Aspan, Ca.
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 Commonity 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 Meed 2 Runal communities For Services.
What have you learned about working with people of different backgrounds?
ENHANCED my ability to be more diverse iN working with people
What would you tell someone who expresses Interest in applying for NRCS AmeriCorps?
it's A great opportunity.
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LMDDC NEWS
KENTUCKY
LMDDC NEWS
(
Center
Volume 1 Issue 1 -- May 1995
TENNESSEE TO OPEN FIRST 200 MILES
FROM THE
OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER BICYCLE TRAIL
EXECUTIVE
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
and marketing.
Among top 3 industries in 37 states
states in the future.
Source: USA Today
LMDDC NEWS
Page 3
APPLES TO ANTIQUES - ILLINOIS COUNTY
Just last year, the Ava Chamber
site for historic reenactments and
OLD IS NEW
of Commerce celebrated its first
festivals.
anniversary and members say
Although Murphysboro is the center
spirits are high among those
The town is now visited by most
of county government, its
JACKSON COUNTY, IL -
committed to rebuilding their
of the one-million people who
downtown business district has been
The communities of Ava,
wonderful town.
visit the state park each year!
in a major decline.
Makanda and Murphysboro know
what can happen when they give
ARTISTIC VISION
Community leaders formed a plan
tourists what they want. Regional
BOBBING FOR
and now a dozen antique stores have
tourism leaders recognize their
Meanwhile, in Makanda, (pop.
TOURISM DOLLARS
opened.
accomplishments as outstanding
400), the development of an
examples of rural tourism
artists' community is bringing
Nearby Murphysboro, birthplace
A recent ad campaign featuring
development.
prosperity to the town.
of Civil War General John A.
antiques was launched by the
Logan, is now the site of one of
Carbondale Convention and
A CRAFTY APPROACH
In the 1800s the town was a major
the oldest festivals in Illinois. The
Tourism Bureau. It generated more
railroad shipping origin for fruits
"Apple Festival" draws thousands
than one-thousand antique-specific
The tiny town of Ava (pop. 600),
and vegetables.
of tourists each September. It's
inquiries in just one month!
located at the northern edge of
so successful that residents now
Lake Kindaid and the Shawnee
Railroads eventually gave way to
hold a series of festivals..
The best of luck to these three
National Forest, was, in the mid-
highways and many of
communities f or continued success
1800s, considered to be the
the town's nostalgic storefronts
in their tourism efforts.
halfway point of an old Indian
were left to decay. Today, they've
SOUNDS OF MUSIC
trail between the communities of
been restored and are home to a
Murphysboro and Chester,
special group of artisans. Known
In addition, Murphysboro's
Illinois. The headquarters, a
as the Makanda Boardwalk, the
beautiful Riverside Park features
trading post built in 1850, was the
shopping area is thriving.
an 80-by-40-foot concrete band
stopping off place for travelers to
shell built in 1938 as a WPA
share spirits and conversation.
WHAT A LOCATION!
project. The shell is now
undergoing a $115,000
In the early 1860's, the Louis and
Makanda sits at the entrance to the
restoration. When it's completed,
Mobile Railroad made its way
Giant City State Park, a 3700-acre
it will enhance the park district's
through the community.
woodland. These magnificant
"Riverside Blues Festival" and
surroundings make it the perfect
"Riverside Concert Series".
Today, although the Indian trail
and the Headquarters and the
DELTA CENTER HOSTS GIS WORKSHOPS
railroad have disappeared, 40
businesses are operating in Ava,
including an ostrich ranch, a large
DALLAS, TX (U.S. EPA) - The Delta Center recently held two Lower Mississippi Alluvial
vineyard, craft shops and the Ava
Valley Interagency Spatial Information Workshops. The first was held in Memphis, the second
Craft Center. one of the region's
in Lafayette, Louisiana.. The purpose of the meetings was to facilitate the exchange of spatial
most popular tour bus stops.
information and GIS (Geographic Informational Systems) related activities in the region.
CITIZENS UNITE
WHAT IS GIS?
GIS is a system of computer hardware, software, procedures, digital data and expertise designed
Ava's citizens realized the
to support the use of geographic data for solving complex environmental problems.
importance of tourism and in 1993
formed "Citizens for the
THE DELTA ISSUE
Development of Ava", launching
several projects to revitalize the
There is a growing consensus among federal natural resource agencies of the need to plan, im-
town.
plement and evaluate wetland conservation programs. Numerous groups in the Delta are in-
volved in the development of GIS data bases relevant to wetland conservation in the region, with
The site of recently removed
little or no interagency coordination. There is an increasing need for a centralization of a re-
railroad tracks is now a beautiful
gional GIS.
park. The "Ava Homecoming",
held since the 1920s, has been
COORDINATION BEGINS
expanded and several new
The Delta Center recently formed the Delta GIS Steering Committee to coordinate such efforts
festivals have been added,
drawing substantial crowds.
and more workshops and sharing of GIS information is planned. For more information, contact
Jack Hill at EPA in Dallas at 214-665-6497.
THIRD QUARTER AMERICORPS REPORT
WILLIE CHAPPLE
MARION, ARKANSAS
TIME PERIOD: APRIL 1 - JUNE 30, 1995
DUE DATE:
JUNE 30, 1995
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.
1413
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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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. cologree, Agriculture Economics June 97, Arkansas Army National Guard 6yrs as
Presenttine a ballistic computer operator May 89- Present. American Participant Sept. 74 - present., FmHa 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 own 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 experience has had
a tremendous 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 digniting,
Polerty and actually help PEOPLE that WERE Effected by lack of resources. It also gavt the a
and hope for a better community and future.
What have you learned about natural resources through this program? 1 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 resources 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 PROSS
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 one of the must rememberal
task that they will ever do, bocause it gives you a Chance to reach out and
hill Donle that are badly in need of helpor service.
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3rd Quarter Progress Report
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 work 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 weatherization funds for applicants who may not
qualify through RECDS.
Three weeks of this quarter mas spent or military duty.
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Time Period: April 1, 1995 - June 30, 1995
Date: June 30, 1995
1. -
2. -
3. 1256 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.
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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 Minor Chimatry for U.FA
HVAC service tich.
Harbarum worker during college.
What are your present education and career goals?
To acquire 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
If yes, please explain:
in the Endangred Species project and Wetterd Inventory Project to a career in
My career goals have changed. l want to apply what l have learned
the field Biological research.
How would you describe the impact of this AmeriCorps experience on you personally?
Volunteering for this position was an experience that l will never forget.
l feel it is The thest career move l could have made at 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 an open mind, working with people
from different backgrounds can be a learn experience. Coming from
South Arkansas it seemed that everyone was different than me and since l have learn
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
yield what ever you allow it to Americap volunteers are exposed to
the only dear
Incentive Programs available for Fuel Reduction
ASCS- Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service
administers the following programs available to landowners
to cost-share expenses with federal and state government
agencies (USDA-FS and CDF) to encourage participation in
improved forest management.
-SP 58 (Special Practice) is authorized in El Dorado
County for Wildland Fuel Break and Habitat Improvement. The
purpose of this practice is to construct fuelbreaks. A
major benefit of this practice will be to reduce fuel loads.
Thinning and pruning are both allowable practices under this
plan. The maximum cost-share level for the practice is 75%
of the total cost not to exceed $200/ac.
-FIP (Forestry Incentive Program) is authorized for
Timber Stand Improvement, reforestation, and site
preparation for natural regeneration of timber production.
Thinning, slash disposal, and pruning are allowable
practices in this program, all of which benefit the fuel
reduction concept. Fencing and firebreak practices shall be
performed as a condition for cost sharing. The maximum
cost-share is 75%. The practice must be maintained for a
minimum of 10 years. At least 10 acres of eligible forest
land are required for FIP. There is a payment limitation of
$10,000 to any person annually.
-SIP (Stewardship Incentive Program), in cooperation
with California Forest Stewardship and CDF, is set up to
help with funding for the Registered Forest Plan necessary
to landowners involved with commercial timber production.
For fuel reduction purposes SIP -3 benefits forest health
and SIP- 4 provides for protection from wind and wildfire.
Both allow prescribed burning practices, thinning, and
pruning. SIP practices are often done in consultation with
CDF's Vegetation Management Program (VMP). VMP's "Woodland
Improvement" is a practice designed specifically to remove
unmerchantable or unwanted trees and other vegetation from
wooded areas to forestall spread of disease or insects or
for forest quality, enhancement or restoration. SIP
provides cost-sharing funding for nine specific forest
resource improvement practices. The landowner must complete
SIP- 1 (development of a Forest Stewardship Plan) before
eligible for assistance with other SIP practices. SIP pays
75% of a forest stewardship plan.
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SYNOPSES OF RECD/AMERICORPS 3rd QUARTERLY REPORTS
VA - A Member in Jonesville organized 10 volunteers to clean up a
portion of a local river and has worked with other AmeriCorps
Members to organize a clothing donation and perform home repairs
for low-income families. The Member was particularly successful
in getting the Appalachia Service Project to provide volunteer
labor and donate materials, and getting the Virginia Water
Project to pay for installing plumbing for an elderaly man who
had lived his entire life without it. The Member also arranged
for an RECD loan to allow a homeless family with a baby acquire
an RECD home from inventory.
WV - A Member in Fairmont has been working as the liaison between
a local EZ/EC community and the City of Fairmont, has helped the
EZ/EC revise its Strategic Plan, has surveyed leadership needs to
help it qualify for a $2,000 community support grant, has been
assisting in organizing technical assistance information into a
reference guide for use by local rural communities, and has been
working with a local university on a $30,000 grant to create an
electronic information network for the EZ/EC. This Member was
recognized by the Governor of West Virginia for her contributions
to rural development in the State.
WV - A Member at the P.R.I.D.E. in Logan County EZ/EC community
has organized the donation and distribution of 12 tons of seed
potatoes to needy families, assisted the Director of the local
Head Start program, drafted plans for a local senior center, and
worked with other AmeriCorps Members and volunteers from local
organizations to repair homes.
WV - A Member at the Lincoln [County] Economic Development
Authority has been working with a $4,500 grant from the Appala-
chian Community Fund to set up a local bartering program, and has
been working under another $67,408 grant to help local counties
continue with their economic development plans.
WV - Two Members at the Council of the Southern Mountains have
been working with a Summer Food Service Program running 55 sites
in McDowell County feeding approximately 1,000 children, working
to solicit community input on the expenditure of EZ/EC funds
through person-to-person contact and community forums, working
with a local university on a regional business retention and
expansion plan, and helping participants in the local Job
Training Partnership with writing resumes, cover letters, etc.
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MS - A Member in Jackson has been working to get low-income
potential home buyers to participate in a series of Home Buyer
Education classes by preparing and distibuting flyers, pamphlets,
and public service announcements, and also sponsored a "Teen
Rally" with another AmeriCorps Member to discuss unwanted
pregnancy prevention, preparing for college, and the AmeriCorps
program.
MS - A Member in Natchez helped organize a "Teen Rally" to
discuss unwanted pregnancy prevention, preparing for college, and
the AmeriCorps program, for which she generated a greate deal of
community interest, as well as donations of time and materials
from a variety of benefactors, and also worked with a local
university to determine local recreation needs.
MS - A Member in Natchez went door-to-door, posted notices, and
organized meetings to inform people about the various types of
RECD housing assistance that is available to them; over 60
applications in the last 10 months for single-family housing
loans were generate, as well as 20 housing preservation loans, of
which 7 have already been funded.
MS - A Member in Jackson has organized three forums to bring
local elected leaders and the community to discuss problems and
reach joint solutions, has helped organize a nonprofit community
revitalization organization to improve education, health care,
and general community pride, and has helped organize a series of
workshops, conferences, and visits by consultants to assist the
organization.
MS - A Member in Cleveland organized 15 community meetings to
discuss collaboration between local leaders and the EZ/EC
community, which resulted in the development of a 5-year program
of leadership, economic, and community development for the
region, and to help a community revise its strategic plan.
MS - A Member in Yazoo City helped the Yazoo Microenterprise
Program to write its business plan, keep records, and develop
marketing strategies; represented RECD AmeriCorps at the National
Rural Development Conference, assisted in the development of an
Even Start education program proposal and a Teen-Age Pregnancy
Prevention Program proposal, coordinated transportation for Yazoo
Community Action Inc., and helped write a proposal for a family-
based center for public-housing residents.
MS - A Member in Jackson has conducted seminars to inform local
residents about the types of RECD housing; subsequently approxi-
mately 15 percent more applications for aid were received and 10
percent more loans were actually approved.
MS - A Member in Greenville has been performing outreach for RECD
housing assistance programs and has increased the number of
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actual recipients of RECD Very Low- and Low-Income Housing Repair
Loans and Grants by approximately 25 percent over the previous
year.
MS - A Member in Lorman has been tutoring grammar school students
in reading, math and science, conducting a series of HIV/AIDS
awareness workshops, sponsored a college ACT workshop to improve
standardized college entrance exam scores, organized a college
recruitment night, and ran a blood drive.
MS - A Member in Canton has worked with delinquent RECD borrowers
to make their accounts current, assisted applicants for RECD aid,
organized a new home buyer education program for a local
community resource center, and distributed information on energy
conservation and good property maintenance.
MS - A Member in Webb assisted applicants for 13 RECD Self-Help
Housing loans, has assisted applicants for RECD Very Low- and
Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants, and has worked on the
sale of tax credits to support the construction of low-income
apartments.
MS - A Member in Indianola conducted a series of home-ownership
workshops for prospective RECD housing assistance borrowers.
OR - A Member in La Grande conducted outreach by attending town
hall meetings and participated in community service meetings, and
assisted applicants for RECD Very Low- and Low-Income Housing
Repair Loans and Grants, helped organize a committee to apply for
RECD Self-Help Technical [housing] Grant assistance, participated
in a Rural Development Information Forum, and helped other
AmeriCorps Members organize a community paint project that
enlisted an estimated 200 volunteers.
OR - A Member in Baker City organized community meetings, worked
with the local media, and assisted applicants for RECD Very Low-
and Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants, assisted a local
historic preservation group in a project to convert downtown
upper story space to commercial use, assisted the mayor of a
small town to receive RECD assistance for sewer system hookups,
helped secure a $31,400 State Watershed Enhancement Boear Grant,
and helped other AmeriCorps Members organize a community paint
project that enlisted an estimated 200 volunteers.
OR - A Member in Oakridge helped develop that city's Strategic
Economic Development Plan, served as a planning assistant to the
City Council, conducted regular work sessions with the Planning
Commission, authored a zoning ordinance, facilitated the
annexation of land for a city park, and helped organize a
statewide RECD/AmeriCorps meeting to publicize the program and
encourage citizen participation in AmeriCorps projects.
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OR - A Member in Cave Junction did research, held meetings, and
met with appropriate officials to update the Strategic Plan of
the local Enterprise Community, assisted in the planning for
expanding a local state park, worked with the Oregon Economic
Development Department to design a tourism plan that was
eventually full-funded with a $12,000 grant, and briefed the
Oregon Governor's office on the Enterprise Community's obstacles
and accomplishments.
OR - A Member in Pendleton was able to combine an RECD loan and
grant with a repair and weatherization grant from the State of
Oregon to provide needy repairs for an elderly man, assisted 3
very low-income applicants of the Umatilla tribe for RECD single-
family housing loans, assisted the tribe in successfully applying
for a $2.6 RECD Community Facility loan and grant for a Tribal
Interpretive Center, assisted in the design of a water and waste
system under this grant, including designing specifications,
setting up and configuring hardware and software for the Tribal
Water Department, training employees in using the systems, used
the Internet to access information on grants for housing, water
systems, education scholarships, etc. for the Tribe, and helped a
family to receive special consideration from the RECD for a
housing repair loan and matching money from the State.
OR - A Member in Ontario assisted 5 applicants who had been
refused State weatherization aid, to successfully apply for RECD
home weatherization aid, helped a local county senior center to
apply for a $134,000 Housing Preservation Grant and contacted the
Department of the Interior Historic Preservation Office to find
out about restrictions and guidelines on the renovation, met with
local agricultural science teachers and 4-H officials to discuss
Youth Project Loans, procured all necessary furnishings for 9
transitional/emergency housing project units and helped organize
the grand opening, and in conjunction with an RECD loan, arranged
for a local donation of a truckload of dirt and volunteers at the
home of a low-income senior citizen.
OR - A Member in Coquille has helped a small city write an
application for a sewer system, has performed outreach for the
RECD Housing Preservation Loan program, authored a work plan for
the area combining project planning, funding requirements, and
implementation support, authored a proposal for support of a
local senior mentorship program, developed a youth involvement
program for a local fire department, helped develop a comprehen-
sive plan for community development, and worked with a local club
to develop a system of biking, hiking and horse trails.
3rd
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NRCS
RECD
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Total Members At Qt
F/T Hours
2,270
61,771
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P/T Hours
486,679
2,270
15840
227,993
Total Hours Quarter
144,875
4,9,770
61,771
$223,582
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Total Hours to Date
6,505
158,079
362,340
696,6
58
659
# of Volunteers
20
2,527
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5,605
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4,811
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106,139
Volunteer hours
120
50,448
13,395
47,176
486,679
905,38 905
1,392,060
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41,038
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425
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14, 875
RECD DIRECT SERVICE & TRAINING HOURS
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#
1st QTR
2nd QTR
3rd QTR
YTD
2,997 AZ
-
8
2,448
4,122
1,252
X
4,162
2,802 AR
8
3,231
2,711
2,802
7,051
1,537 CA
3
1,397
1,329
987
2,820
4,162 KY
-
9
3,675
1,138
995
11,902
4,876 LA
-
9
3,960
4,104
4,896
12,960
5,124 MS
-
14
6,568
5,124
1,749
12,772
1,973 NC
5
2,391
1,926
548
2,833
3,215 NM
-
9
3,241
3,364
3,275
13,032
3',49 OR
-
8
3,289
3,770
3,449
9,769
51100 SC
13
0
0
0
0
3,668 TN
7
2,002
3,059
3,668
8,729
5,100 TX
14
4,129
0
14,802
480 VA
1
560
0
1,440
1,275 WA
3
0
0
0
3,906
3,432 WV
-
7
2,016
4,549
2,542
5,260
TOT
-
118
38,907
35,196
26,163
111,438
y 40 AZ Bitsie
$
1
384
687
440
1,511
440 AZ Chavez
1
384
687
missing r missing
Y
YYOZ Cota
1
384
687
missing r missing
292
AZ Diltz
1
384
687
292 You 1,363
AZ Lujan
1
384
687
425
missing 425 # missing
YISAZ Miller
1
384
687
missing # missing
AZ Rodriguez
1
-
S
r missing
to 520
AZ Suarez
1
144
r
missing
415
1,288
AR Banks
1
395
quit
-
I
AR Greer
1
502
quit
-
-
AR Campbell
1
330
525
466
1,321
AR Harris
1
560
200
728
1,488
To
4162
2
AR Davis
1 r missin
952
quit
-
AR Peters
1
496
422
422
1,496
AR Thompson
1
312
456
464
1,232
AR McKinney
1
636
156
722
1,514
CA Alvarez
1
455
438
550/443
#
missing
CA Luevanos
1
479
513
475
1,467
CA Gonzales
1
463
378
512
1,353
KY Davidson
1
424
592
522
1,538
KY Duncan
1
376
653 # missing
1,581
Tiha
KY Elza
1
423
352 # missing
1,505
KY Estep
1
427
426 # missing
1,502
king
KY Hall
1
444
320 # missing
1,507
352
KY Humfleet
1
514
352 # missing
1,612
KY May
1
417
411 # missing
1,214
KY Mills
1
424
546
473
1,443
KY Powell
1
226
510 # missing# missing
LA Kitterlin
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Boley
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Williams
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Rosenthal
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Eley
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Bethea
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Ignot
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Woolridge
1
440
456
544
1,440
LA Powell
1
440
456
544
1,440
MS Allen
1
595
# missing 1,424
MS Barnes
1
452
# missing 1,360
MS Buford
1
420
# missing# missing
MS Cole
1
543
522
415
1,480
MS Covington
1
492
# missing H25 1,360
MS Foutz-Lowe
1
480
634
missing
#
missing
MS Gulley
1
556
624
193
1,373
MS James
1
465
462
537
1,464
MS Joyner
1
547
554
211
1,312
MS Keever
1
455
quit
missing
r
missing
Resigned
MS Meredith
1
547
480
393
1,420
MS Richards
1
-
968
400
1,579
4,274
850
35
850
3
425
MS Osborne
1
480
880
missing r missing
MS O'Donnell
1
536 # missing missing r missing
NC McKinney
1
447 # missing
1384
425
1,384
NC Eanes
1
512
488
quit
1
536
493
981.5 500
1,973-
NC Wolfe
?
NC Bradley
1
467
473
8765 500
?
NC Lynn
1
429
472
548
1,449
NM Burns
1
420
584
528
1,532
NM DeHerrera
1
192
708
600
1,500
NM Farnsworth
1
174
# missing
1,350
NM Garcia
1
356
544
512
1,412
NM Montez
1
420
584
528
1,532
NM Montoya
1
408 # missing
1,464
NM Rodriguez
1
477 # missing
1,397
NM Schiavone
1
361
477
502
1,340
NM Vigueria
1
433
467
605
1,505
OR Brady
1
380
515
455
1,350
OR Hannibal
1
493
406
455
1,354
OR Harris
1
383
356
-
quit
OR Hoar
1
503
429
550
1,482
OR Kauffman
1
402
425
540
1,367
OR Han
1
351
567
457
1,375
OR O'Brien
1
400
540
502
1,442
OR Timm
1
377
532
490
1,399
SC Hiers
1
#
missin#
missing#
missingr
missing
Ferminated
SC Porter
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Gary
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Richardson
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Jackson
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Mungin
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Givens
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Swinton
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Gray
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Grady
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Jamison
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Rodgers
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
SC Conyers
1 # missin# missing# missingr missing
34
4
TN Letterman
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Hamm
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Shore
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Duncan
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Owens
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Wilson
1
286
437
524
1,247
TN Trent
1
286
437
524
1,247
TX Clark
1
311 r missing
1,251
TX Mangum
1
460
quit
-
460
TX Gomez
1
452 r missingr missing
TX Alvarado
1
432 # missing
1,552
TX Richards
1 # missin# missing
1,328
TX Benevides
1
532 # missing
1,560
TX Garcia, A.
1
522 # missing
1,552
TX Rios
1
522 # missing
1,552
TX Martinez
1
200
quit
200
TX Farias
1 r missin# missing
1,051
TX Garza, L.
1 # missin# missing
1,462
TX Juarez
1 r missinr missingr missing
TX Garcia, J.
1
420 # missing
1,372
TX Avila
1
278 # missing
1,462
VA Bailey
1
560 # missing
1440
1,440
WA Glen, C.
1 # missin# missing
1,303
WA Beeson
1 # missin# missing
1,293
WA Glen, J.
1 # missin# missing
1,310
WV Haas
1
288
749
# missing
WV Munza
1
288
786
695
# missing
WV Smith
1
288
672
360
1,320
WV Adkins
1
288
648
792
1,440
WV Totten
1
288
584
695#
missing
WV Dalton
1
288
555
695
1,250
WV Dunnings
1
288
555
695
1,250
30