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SHiNA Annual Picnic Signs Missing

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Dear Neighbors,

The Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association (SHiNA) had it’s 20th Annual Potluck Picnic on Sunday, August 13th from 2-6pm at Wayne Morse Family Farm, 595 Crest Dr.

The weather was pleasant and the event was enjoyed by many adults and children. Thank you to everyone who came by and made the event possible.

As part of The SHiNA Annual Picnic advertisement we have put up signs a week before the event and picked them up on Monday evening. 18 of the 24 signs placed were retrieved and can be reused next year. 

6 signs were missing at:

  • City View & Shield (Found & Returned)
  • Chambers & McClean
  • 29th & Portland
  • Willamette & 30th
  • Willamette & Crest
  • Willamette & 37th

The signs cost $25 each to print and can be reused with a date change for next year.

If you picked up one of the signs please send us a message via our contact page.

Let’s reuse rather than waste, it would be much appreciated!

Janet Bevirt, SHiNA Secretary

SHiNA Picnic Sign 2017

SHiNA Potluck Picnic Raffle

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This Sunday August 13th 2017 we are having our SHiNA Potluck Picnic. Part of the event is a giveaway Raffle with lots of interesting prizes.

Every Picnic Attendee will Receive a Free Raffle Ticket for a Chance of a Free Giveaway. You will also be able to receive additional Raffle Tickets for donations to the Neighborhood Association.

$1 = 1 additional ticket
$5 = 5 additional tickets
$10 = 13 additional tickets

The list of Free Giveaways contains:

  • Spearmint Plant
  • 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle “Peacock Garden” $15.00 Value
  • 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle “The Kiss” $15.00 Value
  • From the Science Factory Shop $14.00 Value
    • Cyclone Tube
    • Magnifying Bug Viewer
    • 60 Glow Mini Stars
    • 2 Wacky Whirler, Flying Propellers
  • Kid’s Art/School Kit $20.00 Value
    • Scissors
    • Drawing Pad
    • 24 Colored Pencils
    • 20 Super Tips Markers
    • Wide Rule Notebook
    • Pen & 4 Pencils
  • Lane County – Ditch the Disposables! x 5
    • Lane County Recycler’s Handbook
    • Bike Chain Keychain
    • Grocery Bag
    • Cotton Bandana
    • Pocket Towel
    • Bamboo Utensils
    • Metal Water Bottle
    • Stainless Steel Straw
  • Jung’s Alteration & Boutique (5 years in Eugene)
    30 W. 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
    541-870-7635
    15% Off Any Order

The list of Fundraiser Donations includes:

  • Papa John’s Pizza (Since 1999)
    30 W 29th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405
    541-484-7272
    $20.00 Gift Certificate
  • Sunrise Asian Food Market (Since 1999 at this location)
    70 W 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 (26 years in business)
    541-343-3295
    $20.00 Gift Certificate x 3
  • 76 Gas Station – Tycee Oil (54 years of service)
    2910 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
    541-393-0926
    $25.00 Gift Card
  • Cafe Yumm! (Since 1997)
    Meridian Building: 1801 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
    541-686-9866 (YUMM)
    $25.00 Gift Card
  • Chapala Restaurante (Since 1994)
    68 West 29th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405
    541-683-5458
    $25.00 Gift Card
  • Folkways (39 years in business)
    Clothing, Jewelry & Gifts
    Meridian Building: 1801 Willamette St, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401
    541-431-3411
    $25.00 Gift Certificate
  • MOD Pizza, South Eugene (Since 2017)
    77 E. 29th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
    541-515-6554
    $25.00 Gift Card
  • Science Factory (Founded in 1961, Incorporated in 1977)
    2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401
    541-682-7888
    4 Guest Passes, Admission to Exhibit Hall & Planetarium Show
    $32.00 Value
  • BRING Recycling (46 years of service)
    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Rethink
    4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403
    541-746-3023
    $35.00 Gift Certificate
  • Crest Massage Center (32 years in business)
    420 Crest Dr, Eugene, OR 97405
    541-683-5018
    Gift of Health Certificate for 1/2 Hour Massage & Hot Tub
    $45.00 – $60.00 Value

 

All money from the fundraiser will go towards financing the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association expenses that include:

  • Neighborhood website hosting
  • Domain name registration
  • Neighborhood event financing not supported by the City of Eugene
  • T-Shirts for volunteers at events
  • Neighborhood bank account fees
  • Neighborhood Association EIN registration
  • Neighborhood PO Box registration
  • and much more …

Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of fun and entertainment.                                       We appreciate every visitor as well as your generosity.

Free Bicycle Registration at the SHiNA Picnic

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The City of Eugene Police Department Crime Prevention Specialists, Paul Bishop, who is assigned to cover the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association area (SHiNA) and Margaret Mazzotta will be at the SHiNA picnic providing information about crime prevention in our area.

They are offering free bicycle registration for those who would like to bring their bikes to the SHiNA Potluck Picnic on Sunday, August 13th from 2:00 – 6:00pm at Wayne Morse Family Farm on 595 Crest Drive.

Information will be provided for those who want to register their bikes in the online Lane County database.

To report a stolen bike you need a serial number, so get your bikes registered! Your bike is more likely to be recovered if its tagged.

Ride on over and register your bike at this fun free neighborhood picnic!

It’s also free to register your bike online and receive a sticker, go here to sign up:
http://www.eugene-or.gov/bikeregistration

If you are a resident of the Southwest Hills Neighborhood follow us on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/SWHillsNeighborhood/

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Fire Danger Warning August 2017

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The Oregon Department of Forestry want neighbors to know that even though we had a wet spring, it is dry out now and with the heat and wind we are experiencing fires. 

People should be careful with any kind of ignition source, even lawn mowing. 

When the fire danger is ‘High’ mowing dry grass is NOT allowed between the hours of 10 am and 8 pm on ODF protected lands. 

However, the time you are allowed to mow, run chainsaws, and a few other things fluctuates with the fire danger.

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Attached is a document that does a great job of explaining 2017 DFPA Public Use Restrictions.

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Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Smoke Notice

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Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Smoke Notice

State notifications for smoke & field burning have begun.  

For those sensitive to smoke, it’s good to know when field burning or forest fires are occurring.

Send a request for notifications to Jason Eck, Registration & Permit Coordinator: jeck@oda.state.or.us, 503-986-4794 

ODA Smoke Notice List: smoke-notice@oda.state.or.us

Smoke & Field Burning Information includes Burning and Restrictions, Permits, Email Subscriptions, Smoke Management Program Complaint Form, Forest Fire Information & Resources: http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/NaturalResources/Pages/Burning.aspx

Northwest Interagency Coordination Center 

The Northwest Fire Location Map displays active fire incidents within Oregon & Washington.

https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap.aspx

General Meeting Thursday Jan 12, 2017

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I apologize for this very late notice.  

There has been some confusion over the neighborhood General Meetings. Last year we met monthly at Good Sam at 3500 Hilyard on the 3rd Sunday, 2pm.

The Board has scheduled less frequent meetings and is trying to move to a week night. We are still narrowing down a venue so this is still being worked.

For January, the meeting is tonight, Thursday 1/12 starting at 6pm at the Wayne Morse Family Farm. There is a limit of 30 people allowed, but we have not seen this number of people in a few months so hopefully we will be within the fire code regulation limit this evening.

We are moving to a weeknight as Sunday afternoons were hard for folks weekend schedule. Once we secure a venue I will share the calendar with you and on our website, which is also in transition.

I apologize for the confusion. We are working to have this rectified shortly.

I am also hoping with a more mobile society that we can incorporate some of the discussions on NextDoor. Being able to communicate when convenient and without a 2 hour time commitment seems to make more sense these days.

The decisions being discussed and voted on are important for everyone in this neighborhood. I hope to encourage more of that with this tool.

Regards,
Vic

EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS AND UPCOMING ELECTIONS

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During the October 23 General Meeting, the following nominations for the 2016-2017 Executive Board were approved unanimously by the General Membership:

  • Chair: Vic Hariton
  • Vice Chair: Ralph McDonald
  • Secretary: Janet Bevirt
  • Treasurer: Vic Hariton

At Large volunteers, to be appointed by the Chair at the November 20 General Meeting include:

  • Colleen McCaffrey
  • Ann Miller
  • Francina Verrijt

Please plan on attending the November 20 General Meeting to elect the Executive Board.  The meeting will be at Good Samaritan Society, 3500 Hilyard Street, at 2:00pm.