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September, 1998 Volume 10 <br /> Purpose <br /> Youth <br /> 41 tatement `` �� <br /> he Youth Initiatives ., <br /> Committee has developed and Initiatives ., <br /> , .„.„ .., , <br /> adopted the following Purpose <br /> Statement: <br /> To unite various segments of the What's Happening? <br /> community to develop and <br /> promote positive resources and Many positive programs and activities have <br /> opportunities with and for youth. come from the hard work of the Youth <br /> Initiatives Committee. We have a skate park <br /> and are looking for ramps, the mentoring <br /> BMX Biking <br /> program is in place, the BMX enthusiasts now <br /> Margo Foster and John Thompson have a location and are making plans to <br /> continue to work on a BMX develop it, and we found an existing building to <br /> facility. A site has been chosen use for a facility for youth. <br /> and is in the process of being <br /> designed. Anyone interested in These opportunities would not have been <br /> getting involved should contact possible without the involvement of many <br /> Margo Foster at 241-0292. different community members. We would like <br /> • to take this opportunity to thank everyone who <br /> has made a contribution for their efforts, as <br /> Youthbound well as encouraging everyone who has an <br /> Youthbound has been going very interest in youth to become involved. Join us <br /> well. It's been averaging over 30 at the September 10th meeting to share your <br /> youth each night. There are ideas. <br /> arcade games, pool tables, darts, <br /> air hockey, foosball, vending <br /> machines,board games, cards and Elk River Skateboarders, Inc. <br /> more. <br /> The skate park is now paved in Oak Knoll <br /> The staff is starting to work on an ' Athletic Complex. Ramps must be under 3 feet, <br /> application and a process for ,- approved by the City and must stay at the <br /> establishing a Youth Board. We park. If you have a ramp you would like to <br /> hope to get this established in the donate to the park or if you would be willing to donate <br /> next couple months. materials or labor to help the Elk River Skateboarders <br /> construct ramps, please contact Community Recreation at <br /> Youth also have the opportunity 241-3523 . <br /> to play at Youthbound if they <br /> have a band. They just need to <br /> M11 Community Recreation at Watz Up Cafe Club <br /> 41-3523 for more information. The Watz's continue to look for a facility,, ho efull in a <br /> The staff will print up tickets and hopefully <br /> flyers for the event. neighboring community. For more information, please <br /> call Mark and Annette Watz at 441-1030. <br />