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Proposed revisions in rules regulating illegal discharges
The city of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking public comment on proposed revisions in rules regulating illegal discharges to the city sewer system. The 2004 Enforcement Code and Rules revision makes several changes in the existing code, including; explaining Environmental Services authority to use enforcement tools including citations, penalties, discharge authorizations, stop work orders and administrative reviews; adding language and rearranging sections to clarify the code’s intent; adding language to clarify how the Environmental Services enforcement program coordinates with other city enforcement efforts and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regulations; and, updating the City Code (17.38) that supports implementation of the City’s Stormwater Management Manual.
There are three parts of the new rules and code package:
• City Code change package for 17.34, 17.38 and 17.39;
• Revised Sanitary Discharge Administrative Rules; and
• New Stormwater Discharge administrative rules.
The Code Change Package is available to download at http://www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm?c=36481, by e-mailing dawnh@bes.ci.portland.or.us or by calling 503-823-7767.
Public comment will be open on these rules until Jan. 26. A public hearing to review the changes and take public testimony will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the Portland Building, Room B, 1120 S.W. 5th Ave. at 6:30 p.m.
New business, retirement living and computers
If you go to the Parkrose Business Association meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 you will meet new members of the association’s board and learn of new President Wayne Stoll’s plans for the upcoming year.
Also on hand will be Ginny McCarthy and Barbara Long from the Heights at Columbia Knoll. They will update you as to the progress that has been made at this soon to open retirement community.
Scott Hendison of Portland Technology Consultants will tell you about his business during the Member Moment segment of the meeting.
The PBA will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The buffet luncheon will cost $10.
Your legislative representatives want to talk to you
State Rep. Jackie Dingfelder, State Sen. Avel Gordly and State Rep. Steve March will host a Legislative Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 29, at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
With the 2005 legislative underway, the town hall will be a great opportunity for constituents and legislators to meet and share opinions, concerns and ideas. The meeting will start with brief introductory remarks from the legislators, and then will turn to the audience for questions and answers. Prospects for the session, the governor’s proposed budget, and any other issues that you wish to bring up will be discussed. The town hall is open to everyone and light refreshments will be served.
The Town Hall will be in the PHS Student Center from 10 a.m. until noon.
Community preparedness
The Western Community Policing Institute is providing a two-day training session on Homeland Security. The course, entitled “Homeland Security: Engaging the Community” will provide a framework for community and public safety leaders to work together to create vigilant, ethical, prepared and resilient community groups to prepare for all hazards. Participants will design an action plan for their respective communities.
The training will be held at the Marion County Fire District No. 1 Training Center, 4910 Brooklake Road N.E. in Brooks on Thursday and Friday, Feb.3 and 4. Brooks is just north of Salem.
There is no charge for this training. As a result, registration is first come, first served. Please refer to Community Policing Association of Oregon Web site at www.cpao.org for more information and a registration form, or contact Linda Root at 877-601-6866.
SCHOOL CORNER
Bronco spirit
Parkrose High School athletes, their parents or guardians, and all coaches are invited to a “pep rally” of sorts in the cafeteria on Wednesday evening, Jan 12 from 6:30 to 8:30.
PHS Athletic Director Sanjay Bedi has arranged for Greg Bell, a former Division I basketball player and inspirational and motivational speaker, to bring his enthusiasm to Bronco athletics. Bedi says this will be a fun and entertaining presentation that he hopes will help generate school spirit and pride in PHS sports once again.
For more information, call 503-408-2603. Parkrose High School is located at 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
The planning continues
It takes a lot of work to plan a party, as Jody Lewis knows all too well. She and other David Douglas High School parents are raising money and working on the details of the All-Night party for 2005 graduates.
Lewis gives Denise Stone, Lurinda Hill, Denise Rich and Monica Peay special credit for the success of their Poinsettia and Butter Braids sales. She wants you to know that DDHS sport socks are still available.
They are looking for help with the annual Christmas tree pickup the first two weeks in January, especially from anyone who has a truck or trailer.
As the committee begins to gather items for their Rummage Sale in April, they find they could use a large cargo container for storage. If one could be donated, that would be a big help, but they may be able to pay a reasonable rental fee.
If you would like to become involved to help make graduation night a night to remember contact Lewis at 503-256-0338.
Students to direct one act plays
The Parkrose High School Theater Department is proud to announce the lineup for the Annual One Act Festival to be held at the Parkrose High School Auditorium Feb. 2 through 5. The short plays included in this year’s festival will be “Slop-Culture” by Robb Badlam, directed by student Madison Cook; “Just Be Frank” by Caroline Williams, directed by student Liz Carson; “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell, directed by student Nikki Dekay; and “April Showers” by Philip Slater, guest directed by Juli Ann Lomas of Miracle Theatre and La Resistance Theatre.
At stake in this year’s festival is the opportunity for one of the student directed one acts to go on to the Mt. Hood Conference One Act Competition. Audience members will vote for their favorite one act with the overall winner moving on to the Mt. Hood Competition.
Tickets for this show are available for $5 or $2 and a canned food item to be donated to the Oregon Food Bank. All shows begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the door or may be reserved by calling 503-408-2621.
Parkrose High School is located at 12003 N.E. Shaver St.
Orientation for new students
New students to Mt. Hood Community College are invited to begin winter term with the First Year Experience, a two-part orientation program designed to help new students discover how to get the most out of college life.
As part of the First Year Experience, students are encouraged to attend a winter orientation session and to register for HD100, a college success course addressing issues such as time management, goal setting, educational planning and more. Both the orientation session and HD100 are free.
Winter orientation will feature an academic fair, several valuable workshops and a campus tour. Students will have opportunities to speak with faculty and advisors, learn about college resources, and meet new and current MHCC students. Family members are also invited to a special session explaining what kinds of support their student will need to succeed in school.
Orientation is open to all new students of MHCC, including those who were unable to attend fall orientation. High school seniors are also invited to attend. Orientation will take place Thursday, Jan. 6, between 3 and 6 p.m., with check-in beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Visual Arts Theater at the MHCC Gresham campus, located at 26000 S.E. Stark St. Call 503-491-6965, or visit www.mhcc.edu/academics/advising/orientation.htm for more information or to register.
Those interested in registering for HD100 should visit www.mhcc.edu or call 503-491-6000 for more information.
People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD).
English as a second language classes
H.E.L.L.O. - Help with English Language and Life Orientation Adult English as Second Language Classes - is being offered by the David Douglas School District in conjunction with Mid County Community Caring. Enrollment is open to the public; however, if class size ever becomes an issue and so far it has not, preference will be given to David Douglas families.
Classes are available for beginners and advanced beginners. All adults interested in learning English or advancing their English Language skills are encourage to attend.
Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Menlo Park Elementary, 12900 N.E. Glisan St., Floyd Light Middle School, 10800 S.E. Washington St., and Gilbert Heights Elementary, 12839 S.E. Holgate Blvd. Free childcare is available.
There are 14 classes per session. A $20 fee is due the first week of class. Sessions begin Jan. 11 and 13.
If you have questions please contact one of the following: English: Cheryl Bland at 503-261-8236; Russian: Yuri Pavlov at 503-261-8375; or Spanish: Erick Flores at 503-261-8224.
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