Newsline, January 9, 2011
Skyline Rural Watch Newsline
Mailbox: newsline [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Urgent: alert [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Phone: (503) 621-3501
January 9, 2011
GOVERNMENT:
Multnomah County Land Use News
Burlington Rural Community Planning: Multnomah County Land Use Planning is beginning work on a zoning plan for Burlington. You are invited to share your views. For more information, visithttp://web.multco.us/land-use-planning/burlington-rural-community-planning.
Notice of Decision
Case #: T2-2010-1264
Where: 13610 NW Riverview Drive
What: Notice of Decision: Approved is the request for Significant Environmental Concern for a Scenic View Permit for a 2 story addition to the back of existing single family dwelling located within the West Hills Rural Plan Area. Unless appealed, this decision is effective Jan. 19, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. For details, visit: http://web.multco.us/sites/default/files/land-use-planning/documents/t2-2010-1264_0.pdf.
Multnomah County Planning Commission
The following news release is located online. The deadline has been extended and Land Use is seeking applications for one remaining seat on the Planning Commission from individuals with farming backgrounds. Please share this with any people or networks as you deem appropriate. Thank you
Multnomah County Planning Commission seeks member with farming background by Jan. 14
Tuesday, 12/28/10 - 3:05 pm
Chuck Beasley, Senior Planner, 503-988-3043, Ext. 22610
Contacts:
Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning division has extended its deadline to Jan. 14 to identify a county resident with a farming background to serve as a volunteer member on the county’s planning commission.
The Multnomah County Planning Commission addresses rural land use planning issues to meet state planning requirements and policies set forth but the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners that apply to the rural areas of the county.
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption, revision or repeal of components of the Comprehensive Framework Plan, zoning code and other regulatory ordinances intended to carry out the plan as adopted by the Board.
The Planning Commission meets on the first Monday of every month (except holidays) starting at 6:30 p.m. Most meetings take place at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., in Portland. The commission consists of nine members who serve four-year terms and are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Applicants must reside within Multnomah County.
Applications are due January 14, 2011. An online application is located here or may be requested via email or US Mail by calling 503-988-3043, Ext. 22610 or emailingcharles [dot] beasley [at] co [dot] multnomah [dot] or [dot] us.
For more information, please visit the Planning Commission’s webpage or Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning website.
Be Well,
Guillermo A. Maciel, Policy Advisor
Office of the Chair, Jeff Cogen - Multnomah County, Oregon
(503) 988-5531
guillermo [dot] maciel [at] multco [dot] us
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 600,Portland, OR. 97214
ENVIRONMENT:
Native Plants for Erosion Control West Multnomah SWCD will hold a free workshop on selecting native plants for erosion control on Saturday, January 22, 2011, 10 AM to Noon, at Bosky Dell Natives (SW Bosky Dell Lane, West Linn). Does your property have a slope, stream bank or other area prone to erosion? This workshop is for you! Native plants have adapted to our climate and don’t need much irrigation. Learn which plants are best for your property to create a web of roots that support your soil. The class will address native planting principals and guidelines, and is followed by a field tour of restored sites. You’ll also receive a free 4” native plant. Speakers include Lory Duralia of Bosky Dell Natives, winner of the Green Heron Award for contributing to the restoration of the Tualatin Watershed. Register by clicking “Events” at www.wmswcd.org or by calling 503-238-4775
FARM & FOREST
Woodland Information Night: on Wed., Jan 12, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at OSU Extension Service, 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 attend this meeting. You will get tips on keeping your woodland healthy, dealing with noxious weeds, protecting your property from fire, planting trees and finding professional assistance to help you achieve your goals. Co-sponsored by Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District & OSU Extension Service. For more info, contact Amy Grotta at 503-397-3462.
Annual Sauvie Island Raptor Road Trip: on Sat., Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. top 2 p.m. Begin at Kruger's Farm Market & pick up your event map & raptor identification guild. Experienced naturalists and hawk experts host activities and answer your questions at 4 locations around the island. Frequently sighted raptors include bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, American kestrels & Northern harriers. Enjoy guided bird viewing, meet live raptors up close and sharpen your hawk identification skills. Cost is $10/vehicle which included a Sauvie Island Wildlife Area parking permit. For more info, call 503-797-1650 option 2. Sponsored by Metro, Audubon Society of Portland, ODFW and Hawk Watch International.
Timber Tax Website: If you own designated forestland, then you will probably be interested in these updated timber tips at http://www.timbertax.org/publications/fs/.
Woodland Management 101: Feb 16 - Mar. 16. If you have a parcel of forestland , or you are intending to buy one someday, then this course is for you. Designated by OSU Extension's Forestry team, this 6-session course covers what you need to know, and who you might want to contact to begin taking care of your forest. Sessions will be held at the North Plains Fire Station, 31370 NW Commercial St. Pre-register by Feb. 9. $40 per participant and $20 for each additional participant from one family. For more information,http://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/sites/default/files/tall_timber_topics_winter_2010-11.pdf, page 8.
SKYLNE SCHOOL
Excerpts from the Eagles Nest
From the Principal
"... In addition to our educational goals I look forward to working with parents, staff and students to continue to improve the look and feel of Skyline. Our grounds have been transformed from an overgrown mess to a wonderful feature of our school. This work has taken several years to complete, and as we prepare to finish the signage we are starting to see the amazing fruits of the labor of many parents, students, and community members.
As we enter the New Year the wonderful mosaic that surrounds the school will continue to improve and develop thanks to the wonderful folks who have helped to make it happen. Thanks to all of you who have helped make Skyline look so good.
Ben Keefer,
Principal
DonorsChoose.org
DonorsChoose.org is a charitable organization dedicated to funding classroom supplies requested by teachers. Several Skyline School staff members have written DonorsChoose proposals for items to benefit their students. Bing (the search engine) is giving away a million dollars toward DonorsChoose projects, and we’d like Skyline to receive some of that money. But we have to act fast before the million is given away to other schools. The Skyline School web site www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/skyline describes the program and the donation process in detail, but here it is in a nutshell: Interested parents log intobing.com/gives, and enter an email address. Bing emails back a code which is worth $5.00. Then, the parent goes to the DonorsChoose.org web site, selects a Skyline project, and enters that code. Bing donates the $5, at no cost to you (other than 10 minutes of your time)! Please participate in the bing.com offer – it is a great way to help our Skyline Students.
Book Donations Wanted for The Used Book Sale April 11-14, 2011
The Fifth Annual Used Book Sale is still a few months away but as your kids are clearing room for the new books and toys that they receive this holiday season please save their old ones to donate. The Used Book Sale is a great way to support Skyline School because all of the money raised from your old books and games goes directly to buy new books for our school library. We will need your donations of both adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, cookbooks, biographies, comics, kid’s magazines (National
Geographic, Ranger, Rick, etc.). If it has a cover, we want it! We will also be looking for used puzzles, craft kits, sticker/activity books, educational toys, videos and DVDs, board games and video games. Classes that collect 200 or more items will receive prizes! Collection
will run between April 4-8th. Questions? Contact Jet Griffith, jet [at] anomalyinc [dot] com
WHATS NEW @ SRNPDX.org
Before it hits your mailbox, the latest Ridge Runner is available for viewing online at the SRN website:
http://www.srnpdx.org/current_ridge_runner.
It has announcements of two important meetings coming up: Jan. 25 talk on a bulk-purchase to save money on solar panels and installation, and 2) a Feb. 16 meeting to seek solutions to the road safety issues (mainly weekend speeders) in our neighborhood. The folks at Wealth Underground Farm describe their favorite vegetable varieties from last season, and there's a warning about potential theft of non-timber products from your forest. Plus complete calendar listings and classified ads. Check it out.
Next SRN Board Meeting: Thurs January 13, 7 pm, Brooks Hill Historic Church
SRN Classified: Horse Harnes Wanted
SRN Resource Directory
Listing of organizations and businesses herein does not imply any endorsement of SRN nor does it imply a lack of endorsement for similar organizations or businesses not included.
About the Newsline:
Skyline Rural Watch Newsline is a part of Skyline Ridge Neighbors (SRN) and has been produced since June 1994 as a means to communicate neighborhood information. The Newsline is produced by Laurel Erhardt (editor) with help from Miles Merwin, Rich Edwards, Libby Merwin, Sharon Barthmaier, Jennifer Jenkins, Sara Bowersox and Sen Speroff.
The Newsline depends on you as a source of accurate information about local crimes, upcoming events, and other news pertinent to the area. If you have information you would like considered for the Newsline, you may do so by e-mailing the information to newsline [at] srnpdx [dot] org, or leaving a message at (503) 621-3501. Urgent, timely items (crimes, lost pets) should be emailed to alert [at] srnpdx [dot] org.
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About Skyline Ridge Neighbors:
SRN is a neighborhood association serving much of unincorporated northwest Multnomah County and some adjacent areas within the city of Portland. SRN is registered as a neighborhood association within Multnomah County, registered as a non-profit public benefit corporation with the State of Oregon and approved as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the IRS Code. SRN is operated by volunteers and with donated funds entirely.
If you would like to donate to SRN in support of its activities, such as this free Newsline service and the publication of its quarterly Skyline Ridge Runner, send your donation to “Skyline Ridge Neighbors”, c/o Karen Garber, 16238 NW McNamee Rd., Portland, OR 97231 Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
