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Show 16 The Grouse Creek Cultural Survey • - • . „«.ii' '* •* Looking southwest across upper Grouse Creek valley toward the Pilot Range in Nevada. Hay fields and meadows lie along the creek bottom. (Carl Fleischhauer; GCCS CFB-231196-13/21) restaurants in Grouse Creek, although one can find food and lodging in Park Valley, forty miles to the east, Oakley, Idaho, thirty miles to the north, and Montello, Nevada, sixty miles to the west. The desire to maintain constant contact with the community motivated the coordinator to seek lodgings in Grouse Creek itself. In late May two vacant houses were rented, one for the women and another for the men. These accommodations contributed to the success of the work. In addition to reducing the commuting time, the team's presence in town promoted a feeling of trust and friendship that greatly facilitated access to the community. Since the nearest restaurant was an hour's drive away, good sense dictated finding a way to eat in Grouse Creek without taking on the burden of cooking. In June, Kathleen Tanner, the wife of Bishop Doug Tanner, agreed to provide a midday meal and evening sandwiches for a modest fee. The meals provided a tasty introduction to the local cuisine and were a welcome respite from the hot sun. The Field Investigation The three-week field survey began on July 3. The first week served as an introduc- |