Newsline, June 26, 2010
Skyline Rural Watch Newsline
Mailbox: newsline [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Urgent: alert [at] srnpdx [dot] org
Phone: (503) 621-3501
Saturday June 26, 2010
KYRON
Please, anyone with information regarding Kyron Horman whereabouts is asked to call the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office tip line 503 261-2847, or to dial 911 with emergency information.
Kyron's biological parents recently talked with the news. For your convienence, I've attached a link to the story by KGW reported Posted on June 25, 2010 at 7:06 AM Updated yesterday at 7:32 PM.
http://www.kgw.com/news/Kyron-Hormans-parents-talk-one-on-one-with-KGW-97153384.html
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Ridge Runner:
The next Ridge Runner is now collecting articles for publication. Ads or articles for consideration should be sent to RidgeRunner [at] srnpdx [dot] org. Deadline is Wednesday, June 30.
SKYLINE SCHOOL
Kindergarten Registration at Skyline
We are excited to meet and get to know all of our new kindergarten students. Kindergarten is such a wonderful time for parents and students alike. To help both students and parents be as comfortable as possible in the fall we try and meet with each and every kindergarten student and family during the summer. To that end we need to get all of our kindergarten students registered in order to get them on our list. Please make sure you come in to see us if your child is already 5, or turns 5 by September 1, 2010.
The Skyline office is open 8-4:30 through the 30th of June. We are available via phone and email all summer long. We look forward to hearing from our new kindergarten families.
Take care,
Ben Keefer
Principal, Skyline K-8 School
11536 NW Skyline Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97231
Telephone: 503-916-5212
Fax: 503-916-2765
e-mail: bkeefer [at] pps [dot] k12 [dot] or [dot] us
GOVERNMENT:
Open House for North Bethany Community Plan Implementation
Monday, June 28, 4-7 p.m.
Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building Cafeteria, 155 N. First Avenue, Hillsboro
Washington County’s Department of Land Use and Transportation, Long Range Planning Division, invites interested parties to an Open House that will focus on recent progress towards creating the implementation ordinance and funding plan for future development in North Bethany.
In 2009 the Washington County Board of Commissioners adopted the North Bethany Concept Plan, a framework to build a community with a high level of amenities. County staff, working closely over the last three months with North Bethany property owners, CPO 7, and developer representatives, is drafting a land use ordinance that follows the North Bethany Concept Plan. Once adopted, the ordinance will allow development to begin on this unique community.
At the open house there will be opportunity to review and comment on draft ordinance language regarding: Park and community service areas location criteria (how parks and public spaces are assured of being developed); Land use districts (where different housing densities should occur); Development standards; Commercial use areas.
Learn about the county's development review procedures, proposed transportation funding, draft Community Development Code updates, and new Code-section language. Staff will be available to discuss these issues. There are no formal presentations, so drop in anytime between 4 and 7 p.m.
The North Bethany area was brought into the Urban Growth Boundary in 2002. Washington County began planning for the community in 2007 to create a Community of Distinction. Once completed over the next 20 to 25 years, the community will have neighborhood and community parks, walking and biking trails, close-in small commercial areas, a range of housing types and designs, and natural areas and public spaces for all to enjoy. To learn more please visit the North Bethany web site at www.co.washington.or.us/LUT/PlanningProjects/Bethany/index.cfm
For more information, contact: Mike Dahlstrom, Program Educator, 503-846-8101,
mike_dahlstrom [at] co [dot] washington [dot] or [dot] us
FARM & FOREST
Gardening News from OSU Extension Service and the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station
The June 2010 issue of OSU's E-News for Northwest Gardeners is just a click away.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/enews
WATER WISDOM MAKES GOOD SUMMER SENSE
Drip irrigation delivers water only to where needed
Research in the driest part of the state can be applied to home gardens all over Oregon this coming summer.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=730&storyType=news
Tips for saving water in the summer garden
Homeowners can learn to save water and money with help from WaterWise Oregon Gardening, a statewide program of OSU Extension.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1142&storyType=garden
How to meet the watering needs of growing vegetables
When planning your garden, consider how you will meet the future water needs of the plants.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1078&storyType=garden
Simple measures can prevent rose problems
The same conditions that favor roses also favor their diseases and pests. Home gardeners can make simple adjustments in tending roses.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1141&storyType=garden
How to grow flavor-packed herbs
How you grow herbs and when you harvest them can make a big difference in how they taste.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1144&storyType=garden
Questions and answers on pest management
A strategy called Integrated Pest Management is a systematic approach to identify pests and use tactics that are cultural, physical, biological or chemical.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1143&storyType=garden
Plants can keep deer away from the garden
A tall fence is the best insurance against deer damage; however, landscaping with deer-resistant plants can be an esthetically pleasing alternative.
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/story.php?S_No=1063&storyType=garden
Registration begins for Gardeners Mini College at Oregon State University
Amateur and professional gardeners, as well as trained Master Gardener volunteers, are invited to sign up for the 27th annual Gardeners Mini College July 28–31 at OSU.
http://bit.ly/cVtOAz
Registration opens for online Master Gardener course
New or experienced gardeners who want to expand their gardening expertise are invited to take the online Master Gardener course offered by Oregon State University Extended Campus.
http://bit.ly/bMnrny
HELP WANTED:
McNamee neighbor looking for a house/pet sitter from July 14th to 30th. Twice daily care needed for dogs/cat/chickens. Got a college student home for the summer? Perfect job! Contact Lynette at//cts [dot] vresp [dot] com/c/?SkylineRidgeNeighbor/e041a0dc14/65a26afef0/26ad818149'bloomsister [at] gmail [dot] com','','','')">bloomsister [at] gmail [dot] com
On the Calendar
SRN Resource Directory
Did you know – SRN publishes an on line Resource Directory as a service for Skyline area residents? It lists a wide variety of businesses that are either located in our area, or whose owners live here. It also lists many governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide services to the Skyline neighborhood.
Following are snippets of information from the Resource Directory:
Bee Swarm Collection: Joe Erhardt 503.621.3501
Please go to the SRN Website http://www.skylineridgeneighbors.org/ for more details of these businesses, much more information regarding our community and information on how to add your business to this 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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