Resources to learn more about the Proposed Lane County Overnight Camping Program

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Gary Haliski

County Commissioner Jay Bozievich held a meeting last night (November 14) at St. Matthew’s Church in Santa Clara to gather feedback about a proposed Lane County Overnight Camping Pilot Program.  Attendees brought up many interesting issues.  Commissioner Bozievich will be taking the feedback from attendees to a November 28th meeting with the other commissioners.

If you want to study the issue further, here are some links to material that covers the proposal.

1. Document handed out by Commissioner Bozievich 1 & 1/4 page.  The document covers the What, Who, Where, Why and hoped for Outcomes.  Note that each site will host from 1 to 4 people.  Therefore, the ten sites would have a total capacity of from 10 to 40 individuals dispersed around Eugene. Click Here.

The Lane County Proposal is modeled on the city of Eugene’s Car Camping program. The city has formed working arrangements with many charitable organizations including St. Vincent de Paul’s, First Christian Church and Community Supported Shelters.  Documents from the City of Eugene’s Outreach Handbook:

2. Eugene Car Camping Program – 1 page. Click Here.
3. Sample Car Camping Agreement between Hosts & Campers – 1 page.  Includes a release and that the tenant may be asked to leave.  Click Here.
4. Sample Agreement Between Host and Camper – 1 page. No drugs allowed, no weapons and more.  Click Here.
5. FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions – 4 pages.  Includes differences between Car Camping (also called Overnight Camping), Rest Stops and other similar city of Eugene programs.  Also includes screening and vetting applicants.  Click Here.
6. St. Vincent de Paul’s Car Camping Program information 1 page.  Click Here.

The entire City of Eugene’s Outreach Handbook can be found here.

If you were unable to attend the November 14th meeting with Commissioner Bozievich please review the documents above.  Commissioners will likely take action at a November 28th meeting.  If you would like to contact any of the commissioners about this issue, use this email link.

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County Overnight Camping Program Discussion with Commissioner Bozievich Nov 14

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Gary Haliski

Tuesday November 14th
6:30 pm
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
4110 River Road

From Jay Bozievich, County Commissioner.

Please join me for an information and input meeting on the proposed Overnight Camping Program on Tuesday November 14th at 6:30 pm at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 4110 river Road.

The meeting will begin with a presentation about the proposed Overnight Camping Program with Q&A and then I will take public comment on the program. I then report back to the full Board your input prior to our taking action at our November 28th Board Meeting.

From the SCCO.

The proposed Overnight Camping Program would be similar to Eugene’s program which is run by St. Vincent de Paul’s.  More information about how the Eugene program works can be found at https://www.eugene-or.gov/3703/Car-Camping-Program

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Composting Workshop on November 11

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Peter Thurston

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Use and Community Calendars
SUBJECT: Community Garden Soil Building Workshop – Free Admission
CONTACT: Peter Thurston — 541-321-0798

On Saturday, November 11, at 11 am, there will be a workshop at the Santa Clara Community Garden, 4110 River Road in the Santa Clara neighborhood of Eugene to demonstrate several soil building methods, including: hot and cold compost, lasagna (layers), and vermiculture (worms) . Master Gardener Bonnie Houston will demonstrate how to keep hot and cold compost going in the fall and winter. A worm bin, started in July, will be checked to see how soil building is going. The benefits of worm castings will be discussed. Other OSU Extension Service Master Gardeners will assist, including translation to Spanish. The workshop will take about an hour, and is free to the public.

Santa Clara Community Garden is a partnership between Santa Clara Community Organization, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, and Huerto de la Familia. The garden is located about two miles north of Beltline Road, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, next to a bus stop for easy access.

Contributions to the community garden for tools, development, and workshops may be made to the Santa Clara Community Organization (SCCO Garden Fund). Please see the community garden website for more information: http://santaclaracommunitygarden.org , or email: goodsoil@santaclaracommunitygarden.org

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Luper Pioneer Cemetery Veterans Day Opening and Dedication

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Gary Haliski

On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, and November 12, 2017 the main vehicle gate on West Beacon Drive will be open from 9 am to 3 pm for the public to visit Luper Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the southern Willamette Valley.

Luper Cemetery (also known as Irving or Baker Cemetery) was founded in the mid-1800s.  Eighteen of the people buried at Luper Cemetery arrived in 1853, by way of the Oregon Trail and the Free Emigrant Road across central Oregon. Over 160 people are buried at Luper Cemetery.

An additional marker will be installed for Elizabeth Crawley Adkins Bushnell on Saturday at 1 pm, as the original is damaged. Elizabeth Crawley Adkins Bushnell was the daughter of James Adkins and Lucy Morgan, and the first wife of James Addison Bushnell. The Adkins Family Organization raised funds and is providing the new marker as part of their Gravestone Project.

Luper Cemetery, Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been working since 2009 with neighbors, public agencies, and other non-profit organizations to restore the cemetery and share its pioneer heritage with the public. Luper Cemetery, Inc. is recipient of several awards and grants for restoration of the pioneer historic site.

The cemetery may be accessed every day from dawn to dusk by walking the half-mile gravel road from the West Beacon Drive entrance to the cemetery. The main vehicle gate is opened on special occasions, including Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Please visit  www.LuperCemetery.com for more information about the cemetery.  This website also contains many diaries and documents written by early Lane County pioneers.

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Keep up the Momentum of our Neighborhood Plan

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Gary Haliski

Hopefully you were one of the 400 people who attended the Neighborhood planning meeting at North Eugene High School.  The meeting was fun, with interactive activities to let you say want you want to keep in Santa Clara and what you want to see added or improved.

The links on the image below are inactive.  To get to the newsletter that has the active links, please go to the Newsletter page and lick on the November 3rd newsletter.  Newsletters.

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