FOMMP - Friends of Marshall and Maricara Parks

Welcome to the website for Friends of Marshall and Maricara Parks. These lovely parks are located in Southwest Portland. They are mostly natural habitat ideal for enjoying a peaceful stroll. The Friends is a group of park lovers who work with Portland Parks dept to help keep these parks in good natural condition. There are occasional work parties to pull invasive species, or to plant native species. For more information or to get on the e-mailing list: friendsom2p@gmail.com
Link to Marshall Park brochure: swni.org/CMS-Uploads/Marshall_Park_Brochure.jpg
Link to Marshall Park MAP: swni.org/CMS-Uploads/Marshall_Park_Map.jpg

Marshall Park Work Party - Saturday, Dec 17th, 9:30 am - 12 noon

Portland Parks is hosting a work party in Marshall Park in December to help remove tree ivy. Join PP&R's No Ivy League (www.noivyleague.com) and the Friends of Marshall & Maricara Park for ivy and invasive plant removal to help improve this SW Portland forest. Meet at the SW 12th Drive entrance to Marshall Park. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and clothes you can get dirty. We'll provide gloves and tools. For more info or directions, call Rachel at 503-823-9423. This work party, as well as others in various Portland natural areas, is listed at www.portlandonline.com/parks/volunteer (click on Volunteer Work Parties).

Rachel Felice, Stewardship Coordinator, Portland Parks & Recreation, City Nature West. rachel.felice@portlandoregon.gov

Marshall Park Playground Survey - Nov 2011

We want your input on what you'd like to see in the park, to replace the old playset that was removed in December 2010. Here is a 5 minute survey that will help us provide feedback and direction to the park plans. Please click this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFJKeGluSXhtSlBsb3NWTWczQjAtNmc6MQ

Park news - Oct 2011
Some residents are working with Portland Parks on ideas for a new playground in Marshall Park, to replace the one removed last year. The team is spearheaded by John DeLance, Chair, Friends of Marshall & Maricara Parks. And Amy Steingrebe, Marshall Park NA representative to SWNI Parks Committee. This playground will need a community effort, so stand ready to step up when the opportunity arises. More information will follow, from John and Amy.

Marshall Park photo from 1953

Here's an interesting look back at Marshall Park's past, circa 1953. This photo was taken by the father of Ancil Nance, resident of Sellwood. It was submitted by Mike Duffield, Historian for Marshall Park Neighborhood Association.

Park news - Aug 2011

Portland Parks held Summer Day Camps in Marshall Park for the first time. The camps were a big success, and a great way to introduce children to the natural beauty of the park.

Park news - March 2011

1. The new Marshall Park brochures all vanished from the box on the bulletin board. Even the laminated map was removed from the bulletin board. I put a fresh supply of brochures in the box, and I am trying to get a new laminated map from PPR. Meanwhile I have replaced it our old smaller trail map.
2. There is a new "Dogs must be on a leash" sign at the entrance to the Foley Balmer section. This is a reminder to absent-minded dogs who forget to put their owners on a leash. I know it's ruff, but please be reminded to do this, for the benefit of all park users.
3.. WORK PARTY coming up - mark your calendars --- Marshall Park -Saturday, April 30, 10:00 AM-noon. As part of the Tryon Creek Watershed Wide event, PP&R, the Tryon Creek Watershed Council and the Friends of Marshall & Maricara Park would love your help to remove invasive species in Marshall Park. Work gloves, tools, refreshments and guidance will be provided. Prior to the work party, celebration and morning refreshments at Tryon Creek State Park- www.tcwc.tryonfriends.org for more info. Please wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather and bring a water bottle if you have one. Meet at SW 12th Drive entrance to Marshall Park; served by Tri-met bus #43, stops 5711 and 5712. For more info, e-mail Rachel at rachel.felice@portlandoregon.gov

NEW MARSHALL PARK BROCHURE (February 2011).

A new Marshall Park brochure and trail map has been published. Thanks to the combined efforts of Portland Parks, Friends Of Marshall and Maricara Parks, and Marshall Park Neighborhood Association. The brochure is very nice, with photos, a map, and brief history of the park. Pick one up the next time you are in the park. The picture below shows the brochure container, and also a second box containing bags for dog owners who forget to bring their own. Portland Parks also provided a large laminated trail map, which is on the right side of the notice board. Thanks to all who helped make this brochure, including Peggy, Karen, Rachel, David, Neil, and others.

SWINGSET REMOVED FROM MARSHALL PARK (27-Dec-2010)

Portland Parks Dept has removed the play structure from Marshall Park. This was done because of lead paint and also safety concerns due to the age of the structure. Portland Parks has no plans or funds to replace it. They suggest families use the play structures at other Southwest Portland sites: Burlingame Park, Caiptol Hill School, Custer Park, Fulton Park. Representatives from Portland Parks will answer questions from the community at the next Marshall Park Neighborhood meeting, 6:00pm on 13-Jan-2011 at Capitol Hill School.

PARK EVENTS:

Ivy Pull in Marshall Park, Saturday 18-Dec-2010, 9:00am to Noon.

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED FROM MARSHALL PARK: (article date 16-Dec-2010)

Portland Parks has examined the Marshall Park play structure and decided it must be removed for safety reasons.
There are no funds to replace it at this time.
More information can be found at this link: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=47198&a=329620

MARSHALL PARK BUCK - photo from Anne Dobson . . .

Marshall Park Bridge Opening & Work Party 20-Feb-2010:

Over two dozen neighbors and volunteers met on a glorious spring-like day to celebrate the new bridge. We enjoyed several speakers - Emily from Portland Parks, Margot from FOMMP, and Mike D from MPNA. Then came the official ribbon cutting. And we all grabbed shovels and planted native species around the bridge, serenaded by Betsy on her fiddle. Finally we all enjoyed the free hot drinks and donuts. Thanks to all who helped put this together. More details and more pictures at this link: swni.org/marshallparkbridge/workparty .

THE NEW FOOTBRIDGE IS COMPLETE. 1-Jan-2010

Portland Parks has finished the replacement footbridge in Marshall Park. The old bridge has been removed and replaced by a beautiful new bridge. They did a very nice job on this bridge, which park users will enjoy for years to come. Here is a picture of the new bridge. More pictures can be seen at: http://swni.org/FOMP/Bridge

FROZEN STREAM IN MARSHALL PARK - December 2009:

More pictures at http://swni.org/FOMP/MarshallPark/Winter0910

  PORTLAND PARKS PLANS:
Maricara Park plan ....    http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?a=196330&c=47198
Marshall Park plans and pedestrian bridge site map ....    http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=47681&

NEW NOTICE BOARD IN MARSHALL PARK - SPRING 2009:

http://swni.org/mpna/notice_board_work_party

FOMP Information:

Friends of Marshall and Maricara Parks - Chair: friendsom2p@gmail.com
Marshall Park Neighborhood Association: marshallparkna@yahoo.com
FOMMP webmaster: mpna-webmaster@swni.org
Nature News: http://swni.org/page/marshall_park_nature
Bird checklist: http://swni.org/page/marshall_park_bird_checklist

Nature News

*NOV 2011: Varied Thrushes have arrived in force, looking like Robins all dressed up for a party. And those Barred Owls are having hooting parties of their own. Four hoots: "Who cooks for you?" Or sometimes five: "Who cooks for you too" They don't actually say that. They are probably saying something like, "mouse mouse mouse mouse".

*OCT 2011: Summer is already gone, you might have missed it. September was pretty nice. Now the Canadian Geese are honking overhead, flapping southward on the Goose Highway. And Juncos have returned to the back yard. I heard that Barred Owl again, in the daytime! I think the crows were pestering the owl.

*APRIL 2011: Summer visitors are arriving. A pretty Townsend's Warbler was at my suet feeder today. A yellowish bird, with dark streaks on its face and sides.

*MARCH 2011:
Barred Owl in Marshall Park - - -

*MARCH 2011: My word, it's 2011 already! OK I pledge to do more nature notes this year. Winter is almost over. The few resident Anna's Hummingbirds seem to have survived the weather. We'll be seeing more flora and fauna in the parks. Keep your eyes peeled and report any interesting sightings to friendsom2P@gmail.com

*MAY 2010: Where has the year gone. The cold spring is finally behind us, and the summer visitors are here. Including a striking Black Headed Grosbeak at the bird feeder. And a Golden Crowned Sparrow and cute little chipmunks cleaning up the seed below. And Swifts and Swallows catching bugs overhead. And Hermit Thrushes singing in the woods. Quite nice!

*JUN 2009: June is busting out all over! Baby chickadees are flitting around the bird feeder, while baby chipmunks are frolicking down below. Hummingbirds are buzzing anything with a splash of color, including my red shirt! And the yards are blooming lovely. Isn't Summer grand?

*MAR 2009: Are you being woken up each day by a loud whistling or wheezing noise? No it's not your spouse. It's the Varied Thrush. These pretty orange woodland birds must sense Spring is in the air, as they serenade us every morning.

*JAN 2009: This afternoon three, probably juvenile, coyotes came around from our back yard, crossed the front lawn and proceded up Broadleaf Drive towards Lancaster. They all appreared to be the same medium size, and mostly brown. Perhaps they are siblings and the progeny of the large male seen by the Owens. We noticed probable coyote tracks during the recent snow that led up from the small stream at bottom of our property. Now it looks like they have a trail along the more secluded side of our house. We are delighted with these wildlife visits. ~ Kathi & Bill Snouffer.

*DEC 2008: An Arctic freeze descended on our area. Your backyard birds need you more than ever. Keep those feeders full, and thaw out your birdbath with hot water. Tip- If you feed hummningbirds, use two feeders. Keep one indoors and then swap it with your outdoor feeder when that one freezes. You will be saving birds' lives.

*AUG 2008: Saw a Sharp Shinned Hawk sitting on top of my bird feeder, looking around for any little birdies foolish enough to venture out. But the birds were too smart, it was as quiet as a graveyard. Once the hawk left, they all returned.

*JUNE 2008: Chipmunks! I thought they only lived in the mountains. Not so. A family of tiny chipmunks has moved in, and they are happily devouring the seed under my bird feeders. They are Townsend's Chipmunks. They like the forests of the valley and coast. They are very cute indeed. Watch for them in your yard and in the park.

*MAY 2008: The Black Headed Grosbeaks have returned. These large black and orange finches enjoy sunflower chips and are regular summer visitors to back yards in our neighborhood.

Saw some Turkey Vultures floating over our neighborhood. They spend the Winter in warmer climates. So maybe it's a good sign that they have returned.

*FEB 2008: Finally some sunny weather. Notice how the birds have started singing already. They can't wait for Spring. Saw an Anna's Hummingbird - at least one survived our chilly winter.

*JAN 2008: Not much nature to report over the winter. Except one neighbor reported a naked jogger. I don't think we'll add that to our Marshall Park checklist. But if you do see him again, take a picture for the police. And our website of course. Just kidding!!!

OCT 2007: Oh, oh, Junco! Yes the Juncos are back in force from the mountains. You'll see them all Winter eating seeds and scratching for bugs on the ground. Most of the Summer Hummers are gone now, but some Anna's Hummingbirds stay all winter, if you want to keep your feeder up. But you'll need to stop it from freezing in the frigid weather. Tip: keep a spare feeder indoors, and swap it with the other one when it freezes.

*SEP 2007: Honk Honk! Look up. The Canadian Geese are on the move. Heading south to warmer areas.

*JUNE 2007: Awwwww, little baby chickadees, very cute! Chickadees love 'em, people love 'em, cats love 'em. Keep kitty indoors please.

*MAY 2007: Black-headed Grosbeaks have returned for the summer. A bird checklist is available at Friends of Marshall Park: http://swni.org/page/fomp

*APR 2007: The birds are in full song. They're collecting grass and twigs. Love is in the air!

*MAR 2007: Signs of Spring ... daffodils blooming, birds singing, and a manic sparrow attacking a "rival" (his own reflection) in a glass door.

*FEB 2007: Look for the Varied Thrush - pretty orange with black stripes, looks a bit like a robin, makes a long wheezing call from high in a fir tree.

*JAN 2007: Keep your bird feeders full. TIP: use sunflower chips - birds love 'em and there's no mess.

*DEC 2006: Several healthy looking coyotes have made themselves at home in our neighborhood. They like to help themselves to pet food (and sometimes the pets too, so please keep kitty inside).

*NOV 2006: Two colorful birds have appeared - Townsend's Warbler and Varied Thrush. A Sharp-Shinned Hawk was seen snacking on little brown birdies at a backyard feeder. Over 50 Tundra Swans were seen flying and honking over Marshall Park - cool!

*OCT 2006: Look for mixed flocks of small birds in the fir trees: chickadees, kinglets, creepers. Juncos have returned to our yards, from the higher elevations where they nest. A plague is upon us ... little brown Boxelder Beetles. Crunchy and tasty. Yummm!

*SEP 2006: Vaux's Swifts are gathering overhead, before migrating south.

*AUG 2006: Look for Peewees catching flies from bare branches at the edge of the park.

*JUN 2006: Coyotes heard howling in the park. Keep your cats inside at night! Seen in the park: Pileated Woodpecker, Black Headed Grosbeak, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Downy Woodpecker.

*MAY 2006: A Northern Flying Squirrel seen nightly on a suet feeder (nocturnal). Seen in the park: Red breasted Sapsucker, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, Bewicks Wren, Golden-crowned Kinglet. Too many moles in my lawn. Grrrr!

*APR 2008: Some soggy weather this month, but finally we had a dry weekend at the end of April. So I went out to get the weeds, but I think the weeds are out to get me! It's a jungle out there.

* NATURE WALK 15-Mar-08: A small group gathered in a damp Marshall Park for our second Nature Walk. This time our quest was to find Trilliums in the park, and there were many to be seen. They all looked a little small and soggy at this time. In another week or two they will be large and splendid. We heard several birds bursting out in spring song. And we saw a Cooper's Hawk perched watchfully in a tree, looking down at the smaller birds like it was studying the lunch menu. We learned about the Osoberry bush with leaves that smell like sweet peas. And the tree spotters identified many native trees, including a few Grand Firs in the park. There is already a bird list on the Friends web site: http://swni.org/fomp And we'll be trying to add a Plant and Tree list over time.

*MAR 2008:

*NOV 2008: Varied Thrushes and Juncos have returned to our backyards from the mountains, a sure sign of winter.

*OCT 2008: Hi Marshall Park Neighbors, Ok, it’s been seen twice so we aren’t imagining it….we have another coyote in the area. It is a rather big one (approx 2ft tall from the tip of it’s ears down) and it doesn’t appear to be too afraid. My brother and sister in law saw it on their way home from our house (we live in the middle of 14th drive) about a week ago and just now my husband saw it this morning on the way to the grocery store. Both times it was sighted right in the middle of Marshall Park. The first time in was on SW Maplecrest Dr. right next to the house that used to have the horse in the pasture. The second time it was right there as well. It was checking out something in a yard right there where Maplecrest Y’s into two streets. When my husband startled it with his car, it ran into the alley (where the old Mercedes used to be parked…I think this property is now for sale). Bob looked into the rearview mirror as he slowly passed and the coyote came back out into the street to continue doing whatever it was up to. Just wanted to let ya’ll know and to be sure to keep track of your small kids, cats and little pets. Your neighbors, Deb and Bob Owen

*SEP 2008: The leaves are turning wondrous colors. Hope the wind blows them into my neighbor's yard. :o)

*JULY 2008: Deer! Many deer sightings recently in the neighborhood, including a buck, a doe, and at least one fawn. They seem to like nibbling my marionberries.

Marshall Park Bridge - Official Opening and Work Party

Saturday 20-Feb-2010 was a glorius spring-like day. Perfect weather for over two dozen neighbors and volunteers who met in Marshall Park to celebrate the new footbridge. We gathered at the bridge to hear from several speakers. Emily Roth from Portland Parks walked us through all the various stages of budget, design and construction that led to the actual bridge. Margot Barnett from Friends Of Marshall & Maricara Parks, talked about the role of FOMMP and MPNA, working with the Parks Dept. And Mike Duffield from Marshall Park NA, told us all about the history of the park and its former residents. Margot from FOMMP "cut the ribbon" and the bridge was formally opened.

Then it was time for work. The Parks Dept had brought along over 60 containers of native plants. They also brought plenty of gloves and shovels. So we all dug in, literally, and planted these native species at the little flags indicated by the plant experts. While we were digging, Betsy Weston serenaded the workers, with some lively tunes on her fiddle.

Finally the group was rewarded with coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and bagels. Courtesy of MPNA and SWNI. A big thank you to all who helped organize this event. And also thanks to all who came along and participated and enjoyed a pleasant morning in the park.

Maricara Park Photo Gallery

Marshall Park Bridge Construction

In 2009, the footbridge over the stream in Marshall Park was condemned for safety reasons. The City of Portland is building a replacement bridge at the same site. Here are some pictures of the construction.
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---December 6, 2009 ---

--- December 12. 2009 ---

MARSHALL PARK WINTER 2009-2010

Photos of Marshall Park in the Winter 2009-2010.
The frozen stream during the big freeze of December 2009...

Marshall Park Winter 2008/09

Winter descended with a fury in December 2008. Marshall Park neighbors were able to enjoy the wintry splendor of the park...

Work Parties at Marshall and Maricara Parks

Work Parties are organized by Friends Of Marshall and Maricara Parks. Groups or individuals who want to volunteer for invasive plant removal or other stewardship activities should contact friendsom2p@gmail.com

Roland and John removing blackberry sprouts ...

Neil using a weed wrench to take out a small holly ...

Birds of Marshall & Maricara Parks

__ Great Blue Heron
__ Wood Duck
__ Mallard
__ Sharp-shinned Hawk
__ Cooper's Hawk
__ Red-tailed Hawk
__ Band-tailed Pigeon
__ Mourning Dove
__ Great Horned Owl
__ Western Screech Owl
__ Barred Owl
__ Vaux's Swift
__ Anna's Hummingbird
__ Rufous Hummingbird
__ Red-breasted Sapsucker
__ Downy Woodpecker
__ Northern Flicker
__ Pileated Woodpecker
__ Western Wood Pewee
__ Steller's Jay
__ Scrub Jay
__ American Crow
__ Tree Swallow
__ Violet-green Swallow
__ Barn Swallow
__ Black-capped Chickadee
__ Chestnut-backed Chickadee
__ Red-breasted Nuthatch
__ Brown Creeper
__ Bewick's Wren
__ Winter Wren
__ Golden-crowned Kinglet
__ Ruby-crowned Kinglet
__ Hermit Thrush
__ American Robin
__ Varied Thrush
__ European Starling
__ Cedar Waxwing
__ Yellow Warbler
__ Yellow-rumped Warbler
__ Townsend's Warbler
__ Yellowthroat
__ Wilson's Warbler
__ Western Tanager
__ Spotted Towhee
__ Song Sparrow
__ White-crowned Sparrow
__ Dark-eyed Junco
__ Black-headed Grosbeak
__ Brewer's Blackbird
__ Brown-headed Cowbird
__ Bullock's Oriole
__ House Finch
__ Pine Siskin
__ American Goldfinch
__ Evening Grosbeak

FOMMP - Meeting Minutes

Friends Of Marshall & Maricara Parks - Past Meetings and Minutes.
Saturday January 23, 2010. FOMMP meeting at Lucky Lab in Multnomah. To make plans for the upcoming bridge event and other plans for this year. The group met to plan future activities, including the bridge celebration on 20-Feb, trail improvements, trail maps, bird lists, park signs, and Adopt-A-Plot.

Saturday February 20, 2010. MARSHALL PARK BRIDGE CELEBRATION. Ceremonial opening of the new footbridge in Marshall Park. Over two dozen people attended. Speakers talked about the history of the park, and the process of building the bridge. Portland Parks brought over 60 containers of native plants. Volunteers "dug in" and planted them in the area of the bridge. Finally everyone enjoyed free hot drinks and snacks from MPNA and SWNI.

Marshall Park Bridge Meeting 14-Feb-2008

MARSHALL PARK BRIDGE MEETING - 14-Feb-2008.

Portland Parks Dept came to the Marshall Park neighborhood meeting to discuss the condemned footbridge in Marshall Park. This bridge is part of the most popular trail in the park. It crosses the stream leading up to the cascading falls which is the most beautiful area of the entire park, and one of the prettiest natural spots in the city.

It was a very lively MPNA meeting, and very well attended. Kathy Murrin, Louise Shorr, and Mart Hughes attended from Portland Parks. And other interested groups were also represented - Tryon Creed Watershed Council, SWNI Trails, and Collins View Nbhd.

The parks representatives told us that there are no funds nor specific plans at present. They had asked for $75,000 in the budget to build a new bridge but it was not approved by the council. So now they will be trying to get emergency funds approved, for reasons of public safety and degradation of the stream which is a feeder for Tryon Creek. It is not known what chance this has of succeeding.

We are getting organized to help any way we can. There is a new Marshall Park Bridge Committee who will meet to discuss ideas and make plans. This park is not just a neighborhood park, it belongs to everyone. So we hope other neighborhoods and park users will help us in our efforts to get this bridge replaced, so the public can once again enjoy one of the best natural places in the city.

Anyone interested in helping please send an email message to marshallparkna@yahoo.com

Or check the following websites for updates:

Marshall Park Neighborhood Association http://marshallpark.swni.org

Friends Of Marshall Park: http://swni.org/fomp

FOMP meeting minutes 5-Apr-2007

Friends of Marshall Park Meeting - April 5, 2007, Papaccino’s Coffee House
In Attendance: Karen B, Dan M, Jan W, Jen SB, Neil B, Margot B, John G, Mart H (PP&R)

[FoMP briefly discussed Lincoln HS/Gabriel field scoreboard issue; Margot received feedback that SWNI Parks should advocate for new/similar look scoreboard; Lincoln/baseball league assumption of installation, maintenance & upkeep to minimize impact on Parks budget; also preference that a scoreboard maintain a low profile in character with the hybrid park.]

1. STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT
- purpose: not contract - ID mutual targets/goals
- can evolve with changing priorities; baseline - can add later
- help determine work priorities

Motion: Authorize Roland Brady to sign SA on behalf of the Friends of MP:
1 -JSB, 2- MB
passed unanimously

- relationship to forthcoming planning process: largely outside (park projects that are impacted by process will be delayed until plan is completed), although there will be opportunity for involvement, and planning committee will have volunteer participation - help determine community values. Projects that will (likely) follow after planning process: posting signage; bridge - PP&R desired action is to take usage off, replace with wider bridge downstream

2. REVIEW DRAFT DFC

Desired Future Conditions document looks at expected plant community composition (barring major disturbance) 100-200 years out. Document intent is to take note of naturally evolving plant communities and serial succession - realizing that this will change after 100-200 years (cedar prevalence; grand fir to hemlock dominance).
--> Natural area management goals include taking out invasives, while also maintaining the integrity of natural serial processes
--> Look at creek system as separate unit (different plant associations); former basketball court = alder/ash alliance

Alliances: within associations, there are descriptions of canopy coverage - therefore even if a particular species is not present, we can still manage

3. WORK PLAN (ADDENDUM TO STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT)

Management units - ranking key:

1 - highest priority, goal is to accomplish eradication of invasives, many areas almost done/need to complete, many are second or third pass.
(Units: 1, 3, 4, 7 - FoMP work priorities; 9, 14 also ranked ‘1’ but target later)

2 - medium priority (possible FoMP roles: 8 - future erosion control planting, 13 - mulch Nike plantings)

3 - lowest priority due to level of infestation, terrain, or plans for chemical intervention. (Mart: Unit 5 holly/laurel treatment; 6 possible ivy treatment; 9, 10 also candidates for chem intervention. Cliff, piece on creek that abuts 18th in unit 8, north end of 18th.

FOMP TENTATIVE WORK PLAN 2007
1, 3 - systematic (e.g. walk through shoulder to shoulder) manual removal of suckers and re-sprouts of holly, laurel, ivy. Use of weed wrench if/as needed.
4, 7 - no understory - park entrance & old basketball. Remove invasives.
8 - future plantings
13 - mulch Nike plantings

MART TARGET AREAS, NO FOMP WORK PLANNED
5 - cut holly w/chainsaw, garlon on stumps, left smaller stuff; pretty hammered in ivy - FoMP d/n prioritize now; unit 6 - heavy ivy infection; units 9, 10 also candidates for chem intervention. Also possible work on 8.

4. SATURDAY WORK PARTY
Continue systematic removal of resprouts on units 1, 3.