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Yep, we had planned to return in the fall to do a 2nd planting, depending on how many plants died over the hot summer, and finish this safety project. I still have $200 left over from the spring fundraising, so we'll use that and get it done. Anything beyond that can come from the general funds at TNL.Right now the only thing that I'm aware of is that @Cogs, his neighbor George, and I are picking up a dozen or so trees and planting them across from lane 3 Saturday. Probably be done by noon, 1pm. We are not asking for help, but if you just happen to be up there tomorrow late morning, stop by. Otherwise, @Cogs and I are dealing with family dynamics that are time consuming and unpredictable, as a result we'll probably not be spearheading a clean up effort in November, maybe not even in December, these things are . . . unpredictable. But that doesn't mean a clean up can't be done, somebody pick a date and ask for volunteers, it always seems to work out well.
October was swamped for me, as I was consumed with the new shooting lane project in the Santiam State Forest. I had a deadline of Nov 1 to spend the NRA Grant funds. It consumed every weekend in Oct for me. But it was worth it! Nice place to shoot!!!
Yes, we still have ongoing maintenance to do at Wolf Creek. Of course cleanup every time we go out, the sign repairs and new kiosk signage. Beyond that, we still are going to upgrade lanes 1 & 4. I still have the $2500 we raised for that project, but was never approved for the Federal Pitman-Robertson Grant of $24,000 we applied for. I didn't have the time or help to do a major fundraiser this year. This time I'll try for a non-federal grant source for next spring, but it'd help to have someone on the team who has some experience on grant searching and applications. My primary help on grants has been from ODF people.
For November, my brothers and I are teaming up to take care of Mom in Klamath Falls. She had a recent hospital visit that woke us up to the reality that she needs more help than ever before. It was Pneumonia, and at the age of 88 it can take you out fairly quickly. She also has hip problems and hasn't been able to walk, even with the walker, so she's currently in rehab. Meanwhile, Bro's and I are working on the house, paying bills and trying to make things better for when she comes home soon. Today is my only day available to get the safety project done, so @Cosimel and I are going to do it.
Needless to say, November doesn't work for me to do any 'events'. But if someone else does, I can help support it. Dec & Jan never work well either, as it's always a crap shoot for weather and it's typically the time I focus on the business end of TNL. It's also when I do the general planning for spring & summer events and seek out grants.
So, we hope individuals can clean up as we go and keep that place in good shape until next spring.
Bill