VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4
APRIL 2012
Happy Valley
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16000 SE Misty Drive
Happy Valley, OR 97086 Telephone (503) 783-3800
TODAY
A monthly publica on provided to the Community
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Business Spotlight ‐ Stacey Blacker RE/MAX Equity Group Sidewalk Work Slated for July Open House‐ Community Skate Park
Calendar of Events & Mee ngs WES News ‐ Join SOLV Clean‐Up Clackamas County Energy Fair HV Camp Quest 5K Run Community Service Recogni on
Sunrise Water Authority‐ Consumer Alert Turn in Old & Unused Prescrip ons‐ Sat. Aug. 28 Help Block Cyber Bullying with HV Youth Council
April 27th ‐ Arbor Day Observed Arbor Day is an international tradition that began in 1872. J. Sterling Morton, Secretary of the Nebraska Territory, first proposed a treeplanting holiday called Arbor Day to the State Board of Agriculture of Nebraska in January of 1872. April 10, 1872 was declared the first Arbor Day. It is estimated that more than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on that first Arbor Day.
COUNCIL’S CORNER by Councilor Tom Ellis
Here We Grow Again As many of you may have noticed, residential and commercial construction activity in Happy Valley has increased substantially. It is most noticeable along the Sunnyside Road corridor where many new businesses have opened or are under construction and where even more are in the permit process or on the drawing board.
During the 1870’s, other states began passing legislation recognizing Arbor Day, which is celebrated in many states in April. The State of Oregon recognizes Arbor Day during the first full week of April.
I know some are probably wondering if all of the new development will be fast food restaurants. The answer to that is “No”. As time goes by you will see a diverse group of businesses that are aesthetically pleasing and a great addition to our city. The city does not try to control what type of businesses come in as much as we try to control what they will look like. We have a Design and Review Board that reviews all commercial buildings before they are built to ensure we get a quality product.
For the eighth year running, the City of Happy Valley has been named a Tree City USA. Part of being a Tree City USA means celebrating Arbor Day. As a result, in 2009 the City Council declared the City’s annual Arbor Day celebration to occur on the last Friday of April. This year’s observance will take place April 27th. when the City will plant several 1.5”-2” caliper deciduous trees on April 27th in the City’s park, near the off-lease dog area. In addition to its annual Arbor Day celebration, the City also holds an annual tree planting event at Happy Valley Park. This year’s tree planting event took place on February 18th as volunteers planted over 1,000 trees and shrubs along the banks of Mt. Scott Creek and in the City’s wetlands. For questions regarding Arbor Day, contact the City’s Planning Division at (503) 783-3800.
Residential construction is also on the rebound. The high point was fiscal year 2005-2006 when 595 single family permits were issued and the low point was fiscal year 2008-2009, when only 60 single family building permits were issued-- a 90% decrease. Fiscal year 2010-2011 saw 110 permits issued and fiscal year 2011-2012 is on track to see an even higher increase. I don’t think we are returning to the so called “boom” times of the mid 2000’s, but rather to a more stable market. Commercial and residential construction, when done well with good planning and good design, is healthy for the city and its citizens. It creates jobs both during the construction phase and then again once businesses are open. I encourage everyone to support Happy Valley’s local businesses, as this will enhance our city’s strength and our quality of life.
Our New Library ‐ Read All About It!
More Library News at www.clackamas.us/lib
The new community library, located in the Sunnyside Village Community Center at 13793 SE Sieben Parkway just south of Sunnyside Road off 147th, is ready to open its doors! The community is invited to the Dedication and Grand Opening ceremony on Thursday, April 19th, with activities and events planned for the whole family. Come share the fun and enjoy this long awaited and beautiful new library! Thursday, April 19 th from 2 to 4 pm
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Open House and Dedication Ceremony
Come tour your new library! Please join us for a short dedication ceremony followed by an open house and refreshments.
April 19 th through April 22 nd
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Passport Adventure
Pick up a passport and explore your new library. Visit at least four locations listed on the passport and enter it for a drawing! All ages are welcome to participate. Random drawing for grand prize in each age category. Sunnyside Library 13793 SE Sieben Parkway
Friday, April 20 th from 4 to 6 pm Teen Mixer Munch on pizza while you get to know your new library and other teens. Play character charades, book BINGO and more!
Saturday, April 21 st from 1 to 3 pm
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Spring Fest
Plant some roots with the library. Local experts from the Office of Sustainability will offer presentations every half hour on composting, recycling and natural gardening. Kids can enjoy nature crafts and activities in the park. Fun for everyone!
DID YOU KNOW ? The Guild of Oregon Woodworkers designed and built 13 gondola style book shelves. These beau ful oak shelves took well over 1000 hours to make. Material costs were provided by The Friends of Clackamas County.