Every Monday from 11a.m. – noon @ the Linnton Community Center, 10614 NW St. Helens Rd. several islanders have been enjoying these weekly classes that help get rid of aches and pains and get you moving more fluidly. They are useful for people of all ages and abilities, from physically fit sports enthusiasts to people with serious mobility problems. You can just show up and try a class. Drop in rate is $12 or you can pay $25 per month. For more details, call 503-380-5437. For a full list of programs offered at the community center, go to www.linnton.com/lcc.asp .
Waste Management, Inc. has taken over Gruetter Disposal Service’s island route as of 1 January 2010. On 28 Jan 2010, customers of Waste Management received 64-gallon recycling containers with this announcement.
Islanders, not customers of Waste Management have two other recycling options on the island:
Any recycling material can also be taken to
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Saturday, 30 Jan ’10 @ 9 AM. Location Dave Koennecke’s office- Alder Creek Lumber off Gillihan Rd- first right turn after the bridge.
NEWS RELEASE – (This was emailed to SICA membership on Tue 16 March). Multnomah County will close NW Cornelius Pass Road between Highway 30 and NW Germantown Road on Sunday 21 March from 6 am until as late as 8 pm for safety work. Access will be provided for local residents and emergency vehicles at all times. Residents should carry identification with your local address to ensure access. Flaggers will direct traffic across Cornelius Pass Road at intersections such as NW Skyline Blvd. During the road closure, through traffic should use these alternate routes: To view entire News Release, click on this link: http://sauvieisland.org/files/2009/10/NewsRelease-CorneliusPassRdClosure.pdf
ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the next few weeks the contractor will need to close a single lane at times and flag traffic through the work zone. Drivers may encounter delays on weekdays and should be alert for lane closures. At least one Sunday closure of Multnomah County’s section of Cornelius Pass Road will be required in February or March. Access will be provided for local traffic at all times.
Construction of safety improvements has begun on Multnomah County’s section of NW Cornelius Pass Road. The county received funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to make several improvements to the road between Highway 30 and the Washington County line. The federal grant will fund:
Click here for full NEWS RELEASE dated January 19, 2010
Information received from: Michael Pullen/Multnomah County Public Affairs Office
Adopt a Road – As many of you know, the condition of the triangle at the bridge got a little out of control this last year. After making calls to the Road Maintenance department with Multnomah County, they sent a crew out to mow. That was great but what about next year? We may have a solution as recommended by Multnomah County. The Grange is applying for the Adopt-A-Road program for Gillihan Road and we are hoping to incorporate the triangle into what we take care of. Connie Jo Collins and Tom Gibbons have agreed to chair the program and will hold the necessary training for those who would like to participate. We will be working at least three times a year on Gillhan and the turnaround. Bailey’s Nursery takes care of Reeder Road, Sauvie Island Road is available for adoption. We know there are many islanders who walk and pick up litter all year long. Our adoption of Gillihan Road should not interfere with these efforts, in fact, it should enhance the results.
GWA - The annual December GWA luncheon was another big success and we celebrated Elinor Wiley’s 89th birthday. We delivered our food collection to the Scappoose Food Bank, thank you to all who donated. Our January 20th meeting will include planning for our February luncheon at Toni Stevens where we collect donations for the Children’s Relief Nursery. New or gently used clothing, new born to toddler, are welcome as well as cash donations. All of the proceeds from the sale of cards donated by Pat Arnsberg will be going to the Relief Nursery. So far we have $34. Plans will also be discussed regarding our annual Good Deeds Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo in April. It is a busy time of year for us and we welcome everyone to help.
Community Service – Judy Reeder reported our community service hours for 2009. Our members visited friends in the hospital, helped neighbors, drove friends to the doctor, attended meetings and such for a total of 2,392 hours and drove 11,254 miles to do all of our work. We keep track of our service to make sure we fulfill the obligations of our charter.
Telephone Directories – They are coming, honestly. We still are hopeful to have them by the end of January.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Annual Free Pancake Breakfast – Rich Mayberry announced the date of the Volunteer Fire Fighters annual pancake breakfast for Saturday, March 13, from 8:00 to 11:00 am. This is a great chance to meet the fire fighters to thank them for the wonderful job they do for us and to see all your neighbors after being cooped up all winter.
Did You Know? – Mabel Dudley gave a book report about farming in the Willamette Valley, specifically French Prairie and St Paul. She reported that Laurence Sauve, for whom the island is named, is buried in St Paul. Tom Hekker has done quite a bit of research and will bring more information for our February meeting. One of our members, Connie Jo Collins, has been recognized as the National Employee of the Year for the Air National Guard. Congratulations Connie Jo and aren’t we lucky to have her as a member!
Next meeting:
GWA – Wednesday, January 20, 1:30 pm
Grange – Monday, February 8, 7:30 pm
Respectfully,
Lynnda Steenslid
Secretary
503-621-9604
Big Island Marina
Case File T2-09-043-Big Island Marina appeal of Planning Director’s Decision of denial to prior application was held on Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 2:00 PM at 501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Room 100. See full details regarding Notice of Public Hearing: T2-09-043BIM-AppealOfDenial NOTE: Hearing officer has EXTENDED COMMENT PERIOD TO 1 FEB ’10.
Read additional Spotlight article on this subject, dated 20 Jan ’10
The SICA serves as the representative of the Sauvie Island community to Multnomah County. Any resident (floating and land-based homes), Business and Land Owners of Sauvie Island are eligible to join. Click the CONTACT US button on the mainpage of this website and send us your address and phone number. Click here to see the SICA Membership Flyer for additional information.
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