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Supervisor Eric Wold at 682-4888. <br /> Natural Area Reflects Kalapuya Heritage <br /> `n Saturday, September 7, a traditional Kalapuya naming ceremony will officially commemorate Whilamut Natural Area <br /> Alton Baker Park, east Alton Baker Park's new name. The public is invited to join Kalapuya elder Esther Stutzman <br /> and other tribal members,the park's citizen planning committee members, and City officials at 10 a.m. at Eastgate <br /> Woodlands, the Springfield entrance to Alton Baker Park, south of the intersection of"D" and Aspen streets on the north <br /> bank of the Willamette River. <br /> The eastern section of Alton Baker Park, which comprises 237 acres and is dedicated for passive recreation and habitat <br /> restoration, was renamed to recognize the Kalapuya people who hunted, fished and gathered camas bulbs on this land <br /> and demonstrated their reverence and stewardship of the land. The renaming was initiated by the park's citizen planning <br /> committee in collaboration with the Komemma Cultural Protection Association of the Kalapuya Tribe. Whilamut <br /> (pronounced "wheel-a-moot") is a Kalapuya word that means"where the river ripples and runs fast." <br /> Whilamut Natural Area provides a link to Springfield via riverside bike paths and open space. The area has also been <br /> the site of extensive habitat restoration efforts. Countless volunteer hours have been invested in the park removing <br /> invasive vegetation, planting native plants, educating the public, and managing the park so that it remains a dedicated <br /> natural area. For more information contact Citizen Planning Committee Vice Chair David Sonnichsen at 344-9343. <br /> Day of Caring Volunteers Will Build a Bridge at Trainsong Park on September 11 <br /> September 11 will be commemorated in Bethel this year with volunteers coming together from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to build a <br /> bridge and connecting path from Trainsong Park to the neighboring Red Cross facility. The project is part of United <br /> Way's annual Day of Caring campaign in which volunteers participate in community enhancement projects all over the <br /> city. The park is located at the end of Edison Street off Bethel Drive. <br /> "le bridge and path will create a new entry to the park from the north, near the park's sportsfield. It also enhances the <br /> ...partnership between the City of Eugene and Red Cross in providing community support services for the neighborhood. <br /> In addition to the United Way, City of Eugene, and Red Cross, several other community businesses are contributing to <br /> make this ambitious project a reality. OBEC Engineering is donating the design and construction labor. Ken Marquardt <br /> Construction granted an easement to allow the path to travel through private property. Rexius is donating wood chips for <br /> the path. Triton Group and Eugene Sand and Gravel are also donating materials. <br /> Considerable preparatory work will be done before the bridge is built and the path laid, including the removal of a fence, <br /> grading of the terrain and laying of the concrete footings. For more information about this project, contact Parks and <br /> Open Space Planner Carolyn Weiss at 682-4914. <br /> THIS WEEK <br /> Council Summer Break: August 15-September 8 <br /> NEXT WEEK <br /> 09/09 M 11:30am BB,SM,NN PC+ 3 Atrium/Stoat Room <br /> 09/09 M 5:30pm All Council Dinner Work Session McNutt Room <br /> (Extended meeting) <br /> 09/09 M 8:00pm CANCELED Council Meeting <br /> 09/11 W 10:00am All Invited Fire & EMS Department/EPD <br /> Memorial Ceremony 2"4 & Chambers <br /> X9/11 W Noon All Council Lunch Work Session McNutt Room <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 <br /> September 6,2002 ccnews090502.wpd <br />