Newsline, December 24, 2010
Skyline Rural Watch Newsline
Mailbox: newsline [at] srnpdx [dot] org
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Phone: (503) 621-3501
December 24, 2010
LOST CAT
Mr. Boo is a nice little adult male longer hair black cat. He was suppose to move out of his apartment to the farm. We set up a nice little home for him in the basement, he escaped and has not been seen sinceTue night. We live on Skyline near the 14 mile mark. If he's showed up at your place, please give me a call @ 503-621-3501. Thank you! Laurel
Excerpts from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Green Hornet Newsletter:
Sherriff's Letter:
My wife, Kim and I would like to wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday.
We hope for good health and happiness for you all in 2011. Over the last year, and especially the last few weeks, I have witnessed the generosity you have so freely given to our MCSO family by assisting those in need and those with failing health.
I want to commend you for taking the time to comfort and give of yourselves in this way. I also would like to thank you for taking the time and your personal funds to support and volunteer for the Alternative School Holiday Party, the adoption of the elderly at Menlo Park Care Center, Polar Plunge, and Shop a Cop, to mention only a few.
Economic times are even tougher this year and it takes a special person... a special family to continue to give. It makes me proud to be a part of the MCSO and to work with the exemplary individuals that provide for those less fortunate. All of you set the example and I am proud of this agency and proud to know such fine people.
Best wishes ,
Dan Staton
Sheriff
2010 OSSA SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR SERGEANT DIANA OLSEN
"There are the times that try men's souls"
Thomas Paine
The investigation for a missing child grabs at the very heart of every emergency responder. In recent times the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has and still is working on a high profile missing child case out of western Multnomah County. While every employee of the agency stepped up to answer the call in their own way, some fulfilled their responsibilities in a way that exceeded every expectation.
In her role as the Head Search and Rescue Coordinator for the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Diana Olsen is one of those.
From the first hours after the Sheriff's Office was notified of the missing child on June 6th, Sergeant Olsen directly oversaw the first search efforts as local resources were called up. As the incident continued she remained on site, assuming the Incident Commander position for several operational periods while the SAR effort and her support staff grew in size.
The management of the search effort was mind boggling to say the least. In the initial large scale operational periods there were over 350 SAR personnel in the field, with over 2000 in total over the time frame of the major first efforts. In this major mutual aid event, nearly every county in the State of Oregon and several out of state resources responded, housed, fed, put to work it the field, and ultimately demobilized. While overseeing and managing these events, Sergeant Olsen was also tasked as the media liaison for the SAR operation to not only local news outlets but also national media providers.
As the initial efforts scaled down, Sergeant Olsen oversaw and directed the demobilization of hundreds of staff, the accounting for of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and the distribution of a large supply of donated goods.
Sergeant Olsen's first "day off" from the incident and first time she spent longer than 8 hours away from the SAR command post was on June 19th, 13 days after the first efforts started.
The mission and Sergeant Olsen's devoted service to it continues to this day with continuous planning and field operations with the number of SAR personnel averaging between 100-150 per operational period. To date, mission efforts in total are on record as the largest search in the State of Oregon in terms of personnel and length of continuous operations.
Sergeant Olsen's exemplary service brings great credit not only to herself, but her unit, her agency, and the SAR community as a whole.
Congratulation to Sergeant Olsen for her commitment to the people of Multnomah County and to MCSO.
GOVERNMENT:
Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Rep. Chris Harker, and Sen. Suzanne Bonamici will hold a joint Town Hall on Saturday, Jan 8, 10:30am at the Cedar Mill Community Library, corner of NW Cornell and Saltzman.
There will be an overview of what to expect in the next legislative session and discussion of the budget.
FARM & FOREST:
Woodland Information Night
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 pm OSU Extension Service –
Washington County 18640 NW Walker Rd., Beaverton
Do you want to get more involved in taking care of your wooded property, but are unsure of where to start? Then make a New Year's resolution to attend Woodland Information Night. You’ll get tips on: Keeping your woodland healthy Protecting your property from fire Dealing with noxious weeds Planting trees Finding professional assistance to help you achieve your goals Contact Amy Grotta, 503-397-3462 for more information.
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