Newsline, July 2, 2011

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July 2, 2011

Have a Happy, Safe and Appreciative

GOVERNMENT:

Multnomah County Planning Commission seeks new member

Release:  June 27, 2011

Contacts: Chuck Beasley, Senior Planner, 503-988-3043, Ext. 22610

Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning division is looking for a Sauvie Island resident 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 by 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, 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 July 15, 2011.  An online application is located on the county websitehttp://web.multco.us/sites/default/files/land-use-planning/documents/planning_commission_application_1_0.pdf  or may be requested via email or US Mail by calling 503-988-3043, Ext. 22610 or emailing charles [dot] beasley [at] multco [dot] us.

For more information, please visit the Planning Commission’s webpage http://web.multco.us/land-use-planning/planning-commission  or Multnomah County’s Land Use Planning website<http://web.multco.us/land-use-planning> 

ENVIRONMENT & FARM & FOREST:

Pollinator Tour Highlights Native Plants

A group of 18 landowners from the Portland area attended a guided Pollinator Tour Friday, June 24, presented by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.  The group, representing owners of both large and small parcels of land in urban and rural Multnomah County, first viewed an urban pollinator hedgerow at Montgomery Park.  They discovered how important site preparation and soil content is to the survival of native plants, particularly in a poor drainage area, and what type of plants to consider for such a planting.  The group then traveled to Sauvie Island to view two different pollinator plantings; one at the Sauvie Island Grange and the other on Metro property near Sauvie Island Organics.

WMSWCD's Urban Conservationist Mary Logalbo and Kathy Pendergrass of the Natural Resources Conservation Service talked about the decline of bee species in the US and native bees, in particular. They urged landowners to not only plant native species for pollinators but to also leave some open ground for bees that build their nests there.  A wide variety of native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers can be used to attract pollinators and you can find a list on the WMSWCD website. Lists are also available from other websites such as the NRCS, OSU Extension Services, the City of Portland and others.

There are many reasons to plant a pollinator hedgerow, beyond the importance of pollination activity for our local food and crops. For instance, they are ideal for wildlife habitat, preserving privacy or shielding your land from nearby insecticide applications.

The day wrapped up with a small picnic near the historic Bybee-Howell House including fresh, organically grown vegetables from Sauvie Island Organics.

For more information on pollinators and how to establish your own pollinator plantings, contact Mary Logalbo at 503/238-4775, ext. 103 or visit our website at www.wmswcd.org.

Carolyn Myers Lindberg
Communications Coordinator
Contact: Carolyn Myers Lindberg, 503.238.4775, ext. 101
carolyn [at] wmswcd [dot] org<carolyn [at] wmswcd [dot] org (mailto:carolyn [at] wmswcd [dot] org)
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
2701 NW Vaughn Street, Suite 450 Portland, OR 97210
www.wmswcd.org

"Conserving and protecting soil and water resources for people, wildlife and the environment"

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Community Calendar  

Grange Woods Work Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
Volunteers needed to help continue restoring the Grange Woods and building the new trail. For info, contact Tracy Waters bluewaters [at] pcez [dot] com or 503.285.3530.

Classifieds:

Latin Translator Wanted: to translate a master's degree diploma written in Latin.  My 3 years of high school Latin is too rusty.  Can send photo of diploma via email attachment.  Contact Sen atsensperoff [at] hotmail [dot] com

Bastien Looking for a Home
   Bird dog needs new home. His name is Bastien and his pics are attached. He needs to be in a home without chickens. He’s got a great nose and he’s a born hunting dog. When I’ve caught him with our chickens they’ve been alive (while he’s been carrying them around), it’s only been cases where we’ve been gone and prolonged “playing” killed them. He’s extremely disciplined when it comes to sitting and staying as well. Contact Tara atwtrdragyn [at] gmail [dot] com or Jared at jgosson [at] osbar [dot] org . 

Garage/Urban Farm Sale
14025 NW Old Germantown Rd
July 8-9 Fri Sat 9 am 3 pm
Unusal one of a kind items - Antiques some newer Toys and Games, Garden Ornaments and Tools. Kitchen items, Housewares, Fishing Gear, Animal stuff, Something for Everyone

Resource Directory: 
As a service to neighbors, SRN publishes a listing of local government agencies and businesses in the Skyline Resource Directory. Follow the links in this section to view its contents and learn how to add a business or agency listing.
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.

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