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Your Neighborhood Association (pg 5-9): • Arnold Creek• Ashcreek• Bridlemile
• Collins View• Crestwood• Far Southwest• Hayhurst• Hillsdale
• Homestead• Maplewood• Markham• Marshall Park• Multnomah
• South Burlingame• South Portland• Southwest Hills
Residential League• West Portland Park
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Neighborhood Small Grant deadline: January 15thDo you have an idea that could bring community members together to improve the liveability of our neighborhoods? Submit a grant proposal to help fund your idea.
Neighborhood associations and community-based organizations in SW Portland are encouraged to apply. This year a total of $10,676 is available to neighborhood and community organizations in the Southwest Neighborhood coalition area. Grant funding range is from $200 to $2,000.
Please note proposals must be hand-delivered to Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Room 5, by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 15th.
Find more information at swni.org/grants or contact SWNI Executive Director Sylvia Bogert at 503-823-4592, [email protected].
Eighth-grader shows the mayor her tech skills at TechConnect, an event organized by the SWNI Schools Committee and funded in
part through a neighborhood small grant. Photo credit: Kevin Crotchett
SW Corridor Plan update by Metro Senior Public Affairs Specialist Noelle DobsonStaff from the SW Corridor project will attend the SWNI Transportation Committee meeting to share project details and address public questions. (see additional information on page 11.
Wednesday, January 207:00 pm
Multnomah Arts CenterRoom 29
7688 SW Capitol HwyTriMet Line #44
The conversation will focus on two important upcoming decisions scheduled for the February 29th SW Corridor Steering Committee meeting—the decision to select light rail or bus rapid transit as the best high-capacity transit option for the corridor, and also the
decision whether to continue study of an underground light rail tunnel directly to the PCC Sylvania campus. A mode comparison memo will be published online by December 31st that analyzes major considerations for this decision, including land use, mobility, community, cost-effectiveness, operations and finance. For more information: www.southwestcorridorplan.com
Monday, January 119:00 - 11:00 am
Beaverton City Hall/Council Chambers12725 Millikan Way, Beaverton
Monday, February 29
9:00 amLocation TBD
Southwest CorridorSteering Committee meeting
Multnomah Arts Center in Fertile Ground 2016
Multnomah Village NowWe need your help to discover the character of Multnomah Village for our upcoming
work-in-progress showing of a new piece of experimental community theatre:
Submit answers to the questions below to the MAC office, email to [email protected], or to the link below to receive $5 off tickets to the show and let your voice be heard! Thank you!
1) What makes Multnomah Village unique?2) How would you like to see Multnomah Village change?3) When and where do you feel most connected to your community?
www.fertilegroundpdx.org • www.multnomahartscenter.org • 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, Oregon 97215• 503.823.2787
Submit online: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MultnomahArtsCenterCommunityTheatre /MultnomahVillageNow • Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Commissioner Amanda Fritz • Director Mike Abbaté
Performances: January 22 & 23, 29 & 30 at 7pm • January 24 & 31 at 3pm
SWNI Transportation Committee Meeting
City Council Public Hearing onComprehensive PlanRecommended Draft
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 6 to 9 pmSelf Enhancement, Inc. 3920 N Kerby Avenue
Mixed Use ZonesProject Advisory Committee
Wednesday, January 20 2016, 4 to 6 pm1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 2500A
Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmMultnomah Center Auditorium, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Follow-up meeting regarding Sears building temporary shelter
On Thanksgiving, the City opened the decommissioned Jerome F. Sears Army Reserve Center at 2730 SW Multnomah Blvd., as a six-month night shelter, shuttling in homeless women and couples seeking refuge for the night. The shelter is managed by Portland-based Transition Projects Inc. Celeste Duvall is the shelter manager and can be reached at 503-489-9716 or the shelter staff can be reached at 503-384-2382 between 6:30 pm and 7:00 am, when the shelter is open.
As promised, Mayor Hales will host
a second public meeting to follow-up with the community on the operation of the temporary shelter. The meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Multnomah Center Auditorium, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. The first meeting held in November had a mixed response from community members. Since then, many neighbors have reached out to provide meals and other resources for the shelter's residents. A list of volunteer and donation needs is available at:tinyurl.com/searsshelter
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This artwork, along with seven other pieces, were developed by the 2nd-year Graphic Arts students at PCC Sylvania and their instructor, Linnea Gruber. Each year the PCC Sylvania program selects area nonprofits and performs design work for them as a class project. This year the SWNI Public Safety Committee was lucky enough to be selected.
The students created eight total pieces of artwork based around two concepts. One was the phrase "Slow down, save a life" and the second was that it needed to make an emotional connection to people viewing it. The hope was to create safety signs that make an impact on drivers who have become accustomed to the more generic signs used by transportation departments.
The signs are designed to fit on sandwich board-style frames. This allows them to be moved to different areas around a neighborhood and easily stored.
The first batch of signs will be printed using funds from the City of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement's Neighborhood Small Grant program.
The goals of the Southwest Portland Public Safety Educational Outreach grant project were to organize and fund projects in SW Portland that increase awareness of public safety and promote connection and cooperation between neighbors, police, and other agencies. Over the past year the SWNI Public Safety Committee has been holding safety vigils at various locations
including: SW Capitol Hwy and Miles; Shattuck Road (near Alpenrose Dairy), and Taylors Ferry Road at SW 26th. Locations for the safety vigils were selected by community members based on long-standing traffic complaints in the area. At most of the events, a Portland Police Officer partnered with volunteers to encourage drivers to slow down. Community volunteers are outfitted with reflective safety vests, paid for by the grant funds.
Public Safety Committee members have also been collecting "I Share the Road Pledges" from residents to:• Drive a family-friendly pace• Look for bikes and pass safely• Stop for pedestrians at marked and
unmarked crossings• Slow down and look for children and
seniors • Work with neighbors to make my
neighborhood a better place• Be safe and courteous when walking
and bicyclingFor every six pledges the city of
Portland Bureau of Transportation will issue a yard sign to remind drivers to share the road.
We would like to thank Linnea Gruber and the 2nd-year students of the PCC Graphic Arts Program for their support in creating the art work for this effort and the city of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement Neighborhood Small Grant program for partial funding.
Please drive safely!
SWNI Public Safety Committee encourages drivers to slow down
PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
SPRING GARDEN PARK COMMUNITY GATHERING
COMMISSIONER AMANDA FRITZ DIRECTOR MIKE ABBATÉ
An opportunity to view and provide feedback on preferred park design.
For project information visit www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/springgarden
Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Refreshments and childcare provided
Contact Hun Taing at (503) 823-5596 or email [email protected]
Thursday, January 7, 20165:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Presentation at 6pm
swni.org
Slow Down
Save A Life
James Nobles, SWNI Public Safety Committee
The ad above was designed by PCC students. It will be made into sandwich board signs by the SWNI Public Safety Committee, using funds from the City of Portland Office of
Neighborhood Involvement's Neighborhood Small Grant program.
In Our Neighborhood
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Having finished the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, we move on to the New Year looking forward to 2016 being a great year for SWNI and for your neighborhood.
The Southwest Corridor Plan is moving on after several years of discussions and planning. We finally will have a much clearer picture of what type of transportation system we will have in the future for the Barbur Blvd Corridor.
The Southwest in Motion (SWIM)project, for multi-modal transportation, is starting up. The Sears armory has taken on a new look for a short time (six months) as a homeless shelter.
Eventually, the city will bring the armory into compliance as an emergency preparedness building for the use of all seventeen neighborhoods.
We have seen floods and extreme weather in our area, suffered with drought conditions, and many more factors that have affected our daily lives.
For many of us following the Comprehensive Plan, in the coming year we will see this plan accepted and sent on to the state. We will finally see what each of us has been fighting for with our comments and testimony for our neighborhoods.
Yet as we move on, I have found that I still am being called on to give more and more of my time and energy to our shared goals. I have tried to listen to your requests for your neighborhood. Your goals for the next year are the goals of SWNI in large part. So for the next year let us all work together as a unit to drive the Southwest to new heights in Portland. Help us to be respected as a great place to live and work, and be all that we can be.
PS: Thank you all for the donations from those who answered the request for contributions in November and December. The drive was a success because of all of you. Never fear, it's not too late to donate.
Sam's Corner
The SW News is published monthly and distributed free by Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI). Subscribe online at swni.org/subscribe or call our office at (503) 823-4592. All submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Advertising rates can be found at swni.org/newspaper
SWNI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit neighborhood coalition office providing services to 17 neighborhood associations and three business associations within southwest Portland. Partial funding is from the City of Portland through an annual grant. Donate at swni.org/donate
Our mission: SWNI empowers citizen action to improve and maintain the livability of Southwest neighborhoods.
We are located in the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Room 5. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To reach us call 503-823-4592, email [email protected].
SWNI staff: Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director; Leonard Gard, Program Manager; Jennifer Seamans, Watershed Resource Center (WRC) Manager; Sharon Keast, Communications;
Nancy Biskey, Office Specialist; Sara Freedman, Events Coordinator; and Sanjane Ceesay, WRC Program Specialist.
The 2015-2016 SW Neighborhoods, Inc., board officers are Sam Pearson, President; Ken Love, 1st Vice President; Fran Laird, 2nd Vice President; Mary Schneider, Secretary; and Lee Buhler, Treasurer.
Subscribe or unsubscribe to SW News at www.swni.org/subscribe
Sam Pearson, presidentSouthwest Neighborhoods, Inc.
In Our Neighborhood
Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village
[email protected] www.multnomahtree.com
Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting
Peter Torres, M.F.ISA Certified Arborist (PN-650B)CCB #154349Multnomah Village
[email protected] www.multnomahtree.com
Tree pruning & preservationTree & stump removalsArborist reports & Consulting
In December with the addition of Sara Freedman, SW Neighborhoods, Inc. gained a seasoned volunteer and marketing professional as its first part-time Events Coordinator. Most recently, Sara has spent time advancing science education in schools and volunteering with her neighborhood school PTA. Before that, she worked in marketing for a number of local companies handling promotional activities, managing events and developing marketing materials. With a Master’s degree in geography from Portland State University, she was also employed as a cartographer for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Sara is originally from Schenectady in upstate New York (try to spell that!) but having lived here since 1992, considers Portland her cherished home. She loves to see live music and takes every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Sara lives in NE Portland with her family and is looking forward to getting to know the neighborhoods and citizens of Southwest Portland!
Please stop in the SWNI office to welcome Sara or email [email protected] with ideas for new events or requests for assistance.
Welcome, Sara!
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Sara Freedman is the recently-hired Events Coordinator for Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.
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Regency Park Assisted Living & Memory CareInvites You To a Free Seminar:
Join us for a seminar that will look at the financial and legal issues a blended family may face when dealing with the long-term care of a loved one. Learn how to review your family’s needs, determine
who will be the decision makers in the event of a loved one needing care in a community setting.
Kerin Clark-Severson of Whitehouse Wealth Management will speak to families about long-term care planning including insurance, financial planning and veteran’s benefits. Jonas Hemenway of Pixton Law
Group, will discuss the legal issues and how to navigate setting up of wills & trusts, both medical and financial powers of attorney and determining final wishes.
January 19th, 201610 am —11:30 am
Jonas focuses his law practice in the areas of estate planning and elder law, with experience in wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, guardianships and conservatorships, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits. He is a frequent speaker and presenter to the public and to attorneys on elder law and estate planning topics.
Jonas earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University Of Oregon School-of-Law, where he focused his education on estate planning and elder law.
With 26 years of experience in financial services, Kerin is dedicated to helping individuals work to-wards meeting their financial needs. Kerin’s exten-sive experience enables her to structure portfolios that address client’s specific financial goals. She also helps families communicate and facilitates dis-cussions about long-term care and estate planning.
Kerin frequently partners with attorneys and tax professionals to review legal, financial and tax solu-tions. She also has a unique background working with war time veterans and spouses to obtain bene-fits and services available to them.
LONG-TERM CARE AND THE BLENDED FAMILY
Please RSVP to:8300 SW Barnes RoadPortland, OR 97225
503-292-8444
PAGE 5JANUARY 2016Neighborhood Reports
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm Stephenson Elementary School, 2627 SW Stephenson St.
Irene Rodegerdts, [email protected] ArnoldCreek.org
Arnold Creek
AshcreekNext Meeting: Monday, January 11, 7:00 pm
Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Dean Smith, [email protected], 503-351-0521
http://ashcreek.swni.org
BridlemileNext BoardMeeting: Wednesday, January 6, 6:30 pm
Next General Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 pm Board and General meet at: Bridlemile School faculty lounge, 4300 SW 47th Dr.
Steve Mullinax, [email protected] http://bridlemile.swni.org
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 pm Riverdale High School, 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Jim Diamond, [email protected] www.collinsview.org and collinsview.nextdoor.com
Collins View
December Meeting: Julie Rall and Sue Strater were the joint facilitators for our December monthly meeting and Jessica Schimkowitsch took the minutes. ACNA thanks all three for helping out.
Sam Imperati started off the meeting with a presentation on meeting dynamics. Thank you Sam. His presentation is posted on the meetings page of the ACNA website: http://swni.org/arnold_creek/meetings
After Sam’s presentation there was review and discussion of the proposed bylaws and the bylaws were approved. We had a very large turnout. Thank you, to all the neighbors who turned up for this very important vote. The new bylaws are now in effect.
Highlights of the New Bylaws: The board is responsible for all the actions and major decisions taken by ACNA. The general membership elects the board at the annual meeting in February each year. The new bylaws allow for up to 15 board members: five executive positions, six delegates representing four separate geographical areas, three at large delegates, and allows for a co-presidency. The bylaws can be reviewed at arnoldcreek.org
Voting Eligibility: Under the new bylaws, Arnold Creek residents have to be active members of the association in order to vote. If you have attended at least one ACNA meeting since March of 2015, you will be eligible to vote in February. If you have not been to a meeting since March of 2015, please plan to attend the January monthly meeting to become an active member and ensure your eligibility to vote in February for the new board of directors.
Please email Debbie Griffin if you are unsure about your membership status, [email protected]. (After this first election under the new bylaws, you must attend at least once every six months to maintain eligibility.) ACNA welcomes all residents to participate actively.
January Meeting-Nominations for the New Board: The next ACNA membership meeting is Tuesday, January 12th, at 7:00 pm in the teacher’s lounge at Stephenson Elementary School. We will start the election process by accepting nominations for the 15 open positions on the new board. If you wish to stand for election in February but cannot attend the January meeting, please send an email to Irene Rodegerdts, [email protected]. (In February nominations will also be accepted from the floor but it helps with checking eligibility and preparing the ballot when nominations are received ahead of the election meeting.)
Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET), discussion January 13: How would your family respond in the event of an earthquake, flooding or snowstorm? How should the Bridlemile neighborhood respond? Have you considered volunteering for the Bridlemile NET Team, or just want to learn about how neighborhood emergency teams can help in disaster response?
Come to the Bridlemile Neighborhood Association general meeting, January 13, where Brett Matthews, the Hillsdale NET Team Leader, will be discussing how Bridlemile can become an ACTIVE NET Team. Current Bridlemile NET Team leaders will be on hand for questions as well.
Comprehensive Plan comments: At our December 2 board meeting, we voted
to send comments to City of Portland about changing Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy (BHH) from a Civic Corridor to a Neighborhood Corridor in the Comp Plan, using the primary argument that Fanno Creek limits development such that BHH will never be developed to the limits of a Civic Corridor. These comments were submitted to City Council at the public comment session on December 3rd.
Townhome development on 43rd and BHH: Permit was filed on November 25th but no planning staff has been assigned yet. Proposal to partition a 0.33 R1 lot into ten separate lots, with ADU’s permitted for most of these residences.
BNA December 9 general meeting was cancelled, due to a power outage at Bridlemile Elementary School.
You don’t need Zombie Apocalypse or Cascadia Quake scenarios to remind ourselves it is just prudent to be prepared by having working flashlights, fresh batteries, water and ready-to-eat foods available. The Pineapple Express/Atmospheric River ran through Collins View, dumping over twelve inches of rain during the first two weeks of December (see the hydra project http://or.water.usgs.gov/precip/ for up-to-date local rainfall amounts). With plenty of rain, wind, trees, and above-ground power lines, spotty power outages were, and will be, common. Second Avenue’s inadequate drainage gullies, repeatedly and ineffectually reported to the city, dug themselves deeper with the torrents. It is sensible not to depend upon the city to bail us out of difficulties.
While basements flooded and manhole covers spouted geysers of storm water, neighbors worked to keep the street storm gutters free of debris. Perhaps this is yet another example of the transfer of government’s responsibilities to private sectors. This disturbing trend is illustrated by neighbors working to clear their streets; by Portland Parks’ maintenance and “improvements” being transferred to corporate entities (see Duniway Park) with the resulting opacity
of financial tracking and restriction of public access; by no funding for signs or enforcement of park rules (see River View Natural Area); by shifting the city’s responsibility to supply basic amenities (sheets, towels, soaps, etc.) for shelters (for examples, see the drives to supply the newly established shelter at the Sears Armory, and the continual appeals of sheltering organizations city-wide).
We take pride in our civic responsibilities, in our community-building efforts like the neighborhood emergency teams, in the “can-do” attitude of our neighbors, churches and service organizations. Maybe not so much in the track record and troubling trends of city bureaus.
The scheduled hearing for the River View Natural Area Master Plan (RVNA-MP) has been moved to January 14, 2016. Biking organizations, such as NW Trails Association, almost certainly would prefer to have the RVNA-MP implementation delayed until the Off Road Cycling Master Plan (ORC-MP) is completed a year or so from now, with at least the "trails" portion of the plan deferred. So there is no shortage of discussion points. People are encouraged to attend the hearing and testify.
Reopening Smith School Encouraged: Portland school officials were encouraged by Ashcreek representatives to consider reopening George Smith School as the school district ponders options to shuffle student populations around next year to balance school enrollments.
Dean Smith, president of the Ashcreek Neighborhood Association, and Michael Kisor, Ashcreek’s representative to SWNI, spoke to the District Boundary Review Advisory Committee during a hearing at Markham School and urged the district to consider the mothballed K-5 school on SW 52nd and Marigold as an option in the redistricting scenarios being considered.
Smith School was closed in 2005 to the consternation of the neighborhood, and now there is no active public school within Ashcreek. Children in grades K-5 must cross I-5 to go to Markham School, which is about 1.5 miles away, or cross busy Multnomah Blvd. to get to Maplewood School. Some parents have elected to send their kids to private schools as a result.
“Please don’t underestimate the value of the traditional neighborhood school in the learning environment and upbringing of the child,” Dean said in his comments. “While in some cases it may make economic sense to cram more students into certain school facilities, it may also come at a cost to the student and his or her learning.
“As you consider the prospect of shuffling students around to other
schools and making the necessary facilities decisions and improvements to accommodate them,” he said, “we encourage you also to consider the impact on those students and their families as their natural boundaries and sense of identity within their own communities are potentially disrupted.”
Board hears lot partition proposal: In December, the Ashcreek board heard plans by Lake Oswego-based developer Don Schollander to build three new homes on SW Brugger between SW 55th and SW 59th. Before the project can proceed, the city will have to ap-prove a minor partition to turn a large lot into three parcels.
The vacant land is zoned R-7. Each of the resulting lots would be around 8,400 square feet – therefore larger than the minimum 7,000-foot lot size required in an R-7 zone.
Schollander said he is considering putting sidewalks in at the site of the three new homes, which he said would be about 2,500 to 3,500 square feet each. Board members advised the developer to also be mindful of stormwater runoff issues that could create problems for properties along the north side of SW Brugger.
Schollander and his architect, Ralph Tahran, said soil samples already have been taken and that there is sufficient permeability to allow for onsite management of stormwater. The developer hasn’t yet decided what type of stormwater system to use.
Since the project appears to meet all of the zoning requirements and no easements or adjustments are being proposed, the board took no formal action, but encouraged the developer to also be mindful of the surrounding n e i g h b o r h o o d character in designing the homes, which he hopes to construct this year.Right: December's wet and windy conditions caused a tree to come down across SW 64th
Drive and hit a power line. Ashcreek neighbors put up caution tape and sawhorses. After noticing a fire in the tree they called 911. Photo by Marianne Fitzgerald.
Look for this postcard invitation in the mail with
information about the January 13th
neighborhood emergency team
presentation; How would your family
respond in the event of an earthquake,
flooding or snowstorm?
A portion of SW 16th caved in, where an Arnold Creek culvert runs under it, during
December's heavy rain.
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CrestwoodNext Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 pm
West Portland United Methodist Church library, 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road Chair Tony Hansen, Vice-Chair John Prouty
[email protected], 503-246-7366 http://crestwood.swni.org
HayhurstNext Meeting: (every-other-month) Monday, January 11, 7:00 pm
Hayhurst School (library), 5037 SW Iowa St. Janet Hawkins, [email protected], 503-244-7703
http://hayhurst.swni.org
Our next Hayhurst Neighborhood Association meeting will be scheduled for 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday, January 11, 2016. The meeting will take place at Hayhurst School, which is located at 5037 SW Iowa Street.
The Hayhurst Neighborhood Association meeting agenda will include updates, reports and discussion on the following items:• Presentation on Beaverton-Hillsdale
Highway Stormwater Project• Land Use Committee - Proposed
Development on SW 48th
• Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) Update
• Vermont Street Safety Concerns• SWNI Board Report• Transportation Committee• SWNI School Committee• SW Trails Update• Cedar Sinai Park Construction
UpdateHayhurst NA meets on an every-other-
month basis. Contact Hayhurst NA's chair, Janet Hawkins, at [email protected] or (503) 244-7703 with any questions.
HomesteadNext Meeting: (1st Tuesdays), January 5, 7:00 pm
OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, 707 SW Gaines (SW 6th Ave Dr. & Gaines St.), 3rd floor
Ed Fischer, [email protected] www.HomesteadNA.org
December MeetingAt our December meeting, the main subject was the update and revision of the Homestead Neighborhood Association bylaws. Susan Egnor discussed the bylaw revisions and highlighted the effects of major changes. All SWNI neighborhood associations are encouraged to change their current bylaws and adopt a board-centric mode of governance because of insurance requirements. Board-centric governance means that the board will be responsible for all the actions and major decisions taken by the HNA. The general membership elects the board annually, and can remove any board member with a majority vote. The proposed bylaw revisions were approved by a majority of the membership present at the December meeting. They will be in front of the membership again at the January meeting for a required second vote of approval. The draft revised bylaws are posted on the HNA website for review.
We discussed proposed development of Duniway Park and the city approval process. HNA has gone on record as opposing the addition of parking to the park and our Parks Committee representative, Susan Egnor, attended the city pre-application permitting conference.
Milt Jones and Susan Egnor agreed after discussion to explore opportunities to approach the city to ensure funds are made available to make safety improvements to Trail #1 between Terwilliger and Barbur Boulevard. The city has neglected the trail for some time and it has deteriorated to the point where
it now represents a hazard for users.The membership also discussed the
possibility of beginning a “neighborhood watch” program of some type in light of recently reported property thefts.Ivy in Marquam Nature Park
Despite pouring rain and occasional wind gusts, half a dozen hardy souls from the Homestead Neighborhood and Friends of Marquam Nature Park turned out to pull ivy from several dozen trees on December 12. The value of clearing our trees of ivy was loudly illustrated when an ivy-covered tree nearby came crashing down as we worked. Watch for announcements of our planting event with Friends of Terwilliger in February and more invasive removal with Friends of Marquam Nature Park in April.Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 5. Items currently scheduled for this meeting include:• A second vote on Homestead
Neighborhood Association proposed bylaws revisions.
• Update on development plans for Duniway Park.
• Other items may be discussed and voted upon.If you want to obtain Homestead’s
detailed meeting announcements and other local updates, please sign up for our e-mail listserv (~ 2-3 emails/month) at SWNI.org click on “Neighborhoods” and then “subscribe” to the contact list (and then pick Homestead).Milt JonesHomestead NA Co-Chair
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 6:30 pm Next General Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 pm
Both meetings open to the public at St. Barnabas Church, 2201 SW Vermont St. Duane Hunting, [email protected], 503-245-7998
www.hna-pdx.com
Hillsdale
The board has deferred until January 6 discussion of a motion to sponsor the Smile Oregon program of free dental care.
Hillsdale Strategic Planning: President Duane Hunting distributed three pages from the original 1997 Hillsdale Town Center Plan. The goals which were subsequently achieved include: a new Hillsdale Library, bike lanes on SW Vermont Street, the Hillsdale Sunday Farmers Market, Turning Point, The Watershed, and a dozen others. Duane asked HNA members to suggest new specific goals which should be included in the next Comprehensive Plan for Portland and the Southwest Corridor Plan. Our recommendations will be the result of the Hillsdale Strategic Planning process toward an updated action plan. Duane identified ten categories for updating the Hillsdale Town Center Plan.
Board members suggested: cover the Town Center plaza for bikes and diners; narrow the turn lane on Bertha Boulevard to add a buffered bike lane, and improve drainage; change the zoning on Bertha Blvd. to allow commercial activity; investigate a transportation grant from Metro to promote commercial activity on Bertha Blvd.; find ways to increase building density at the intersection of Bertha/Vermont; improve transportation along Capitol and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway; and underground utilities within the commercial district.
Eli Spevak reported on residential infill efforts within Portland and the role of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). He stressed the importance of building more “small homes” to give potential new buyers affordable medium-sized dwellings—those between single-family residences and four-story apartments. ADUs help achieve greater population density within the metropolitan area allowing, for example, 12 homes to share a courtyard, rather than six single-family residences on the same square footage of land. More than 300 ADUs, with a height limit of 18 feet, are being constructed annually in Portland. Eli provided two related websites: “www.Orangesplot.net” to learn more about his professional expertise, and
www.AccessoryDwellings.org for more information about ADUs. Barbara Bowers recommended the reading of Tactical Urbanism by Mike Lydon and Anthony Garcia.
Schools: Robert Hamilton reported that the Tech Connect event on November 18 at Jackson Middle School included a robotics display constructed by students at Wilson High School, a presentation on the importance of providing hi-tech hardware and software, and instruction in using both to enhance student research techniques, classroom instruction, and to prepare students for college or the job market.
Hillsdale Business & Professional Association: Dr. Richard Garfinkle encouraged members to take advantage of the Golden Tickets program of Hillsdale and Multnomah Village and the discounts available at local retail stores in December. Rick also reported that HBPA has added a number of new, younger, enthusiastic members recently, and he described the Smile Oregon dental program directed by his son, orthodontist Dr. Judah Garfinkle.
SWNI, SW Trails, and Parks: Don Baack reported that Southwest Trails has announced a policy to ask the City Council and SWNI coalition members to join “The Southwest in Motion.” This includes evaluating all 1-to-15-year projects in order to assign a priority ranking to each of the approximately 200 projects, 15 or 16 of which are in Hillsdale
Miscellaneous: Arnie Panitch suggested inviting Wilson teacher Mr. Nam to explain his reasons for wanting Portland Public Schools to re-name the high school. Don Baack, discussing the recent SOLVE Clean-up, noted that Hillsdale’s parks include evidence of approximately a dozen camps established over time by homeless individuals or groups. Members will discuss at the next meeting how best to assist the homeless in Hillsdale to meet their residence, nutrition, and social needs. Barbara Bowers asked members to suggest ways to recruit Wilson HS and Portland State University students to attend HNA meetings. Submitted by Robert Hamilton
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm Comfort Suites, SW 60th & Barbur
Marcia Leslie, [email protected], 503-246-9938 http://far_sw.swni.org
Far Southwest
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone ! ! Hope the holidays held some special, magical moments for all of you to treasure.
This coming year will bring changes within our neighborhood – new bylaws, new officers on the board, decisions on the SWCP that will affect us in unknown ways, a new comprehensive plan for the city of Portland. All have the potential for good, we just have to find that good and build on it.
Two changes have already taken place. Barbur Storage, owned by Chris and Kathy Bayha and staffed by Kathy Mann, has been sold to the "Extra Storage" chain, and all three have retired. We congratulate them on the environmental awards they received for the way they ran Barbur Storage, thank them for all they have contributed to the community over the past years through support of youth activities and public service events, and wish them well in their retirement. May the future hold many good things for each of them.
The second change is that the Lure has been sold and will become "Gigi A Gogo" soon. OLCC sent a notice for a liquor license under the new name. As far as we can tell, all services provided before will continue with nothing added (or taken away).
We will try to have a draft of the new bylaws for our January meeting. The main changes will be that residents must have attended at least one meeting in the past year to be able to vote, and must
give consent to be considered a resident and voting member of the neighborhood.
Positions to be filled on the board include chair, vice chair and secretary. Under the new bylaws, we may add a SWNI board representative and at-large positions. We also need representatives for the Communications, Land Use, Parks, Public Safety, Schools and Transportation committees. Incumbents now filling any board or committee position may choose to continue (chair will not). How much time you put in to a position is up to you.
We have had several issues come up in the past few years. Without a representative board, there would have been no one to deal with the issues. Other neighborhoods have strong, involved leadership and a deep base of support within their neighborhoods. FSW should have the same. A good chair makes the most of the talents of others on the board. I take full responsibility for not fully involving all board members while serving as chair. We need a strong panel of candidates to move forward. The option would be to go inactive, where no one would be available to deal with issues that arise, only one meeting would be held per year (not sure who would arrange that), and FSW would have no liaison with or support from either SWNI or the city. So if you want to be part of new and stronger leadership of FSW, email [email protected] and indicate how you want to help.
Come join us at our January meeting. We will be addressing:• Committee Reports (Transportation,
Land Use, Parks, Crime Prevention)• Strategic Direction and Action Plan
for 2016• Neighborhood needs
We still have openings for new board members. Even if you are not able to become a board member, your input is important to the decisions we make.
We hope to see everyone at our next meeting, January 13th.
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New! Next General Meeting (1st Tuesdays): Tuesday, January 5, 6:45 pm New! Next Board Meeting (Last Tuesdays): Tuesday, January 26, 7:00 pm
All meetings at Maplewood Coffee and Tea, 5206 SW Custer St. [email protected] http://maplewood.swni.org
Maplewood Marshall ParkNext Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm
Capitol Hill School, 8401 SW 17th Ave, Room 108 Mike Charles, [email protected], 503-244-6099
http://marshallpark.swni.org
Hello, neighbors,There was a very small turnout at our
last meeting. So we just had a brief update of MPNA news - not much to report. We did not have enough for a quorum, but fortunately there were no motions, so we just motioned on home.
In other news, there has been an increase in garbage and building materials being dumped in the park off 12th. It is unfortunate there are people who will trash our park. If you see trash in the park please contact Portland Parks; they will come and clean it up.
Infill is occurring at a fast pace in our area. And we've seen examples of builders with little regard for trees or for neighboring property. Now you have a chance to give some feedback to the city planners. Please take a few minutes to complete the online survey at http://bit.ly/1OOII3y The survey lets you prioritize the residential infill issues that are most important to you. The survey is available through January 12th.
The recent heavy rain and wind caused some flooded gutters, soggy yards, downed branches in our area. Also a small slice of Maplecrest slipped away. The valiant city road crew was quickly on the spot to repair the road. See attached photo, taken by neighbor Bruce Thiel.
Beware of strangers coming to your door, especially when it's dark. Remember, you do not have to answer the door. If they won't go away or if they behave aggressively, call the police.
Also watch out for a portly, bearded gentleman in a red suit. We think he is looking for a red-nosed deer in the park. But it's been raining so much he can't find it. Let's hope he finds his rain deer. Best Wishes,Mike Charles, ChairMarshall Park Neighborhood AssociationEmail: [email protected]: http://marshallpark.swni.org
A small slice of Maplecrest slipped away. Photo by Bruce Thiel
Thank you all for your hard work and support. 2015 was a good year for April Hill Park. We were able to expand the natural area east of the No Name Creek by a quarter acre! And, without the use of herbicides. This was done by the removal of blackberries and a lawn, then covering the area with cardboard and mulch, a method of killing weeds. Volunteers did all this work and built a fence to protect the new riparian area. It looks great. Now this area can function as it should to protect the stream that feeds the April Hill Park wetlands.
In addition to the five work parties, we held a meeting with Portland Parks and Rec. City Nature staff in April Hill Park and held an open house showing the trails, boardwalk and bridges planned for the wetland protection project. This was a good time to meet the PP&R staff and the pro-bono engineer, Josh Owens. The April Hill Park Wetland Protection project is on schedule for construction to start late summer 2016. This project was made possible from the
metro areas bond measure’s Nature in Neighborhoods capital grant program, Portland Parks and Recreation, and the generous donations by neighbors.
In April, Sarah Swanson and Max Smith of Must See Birds of the Pacific Northwest, led a spring bird walk, and we had the April 30x30 Challenge. "A Bug’s Life" was the movie shown in August.
Friends of April Hill Park are planning more activities for 2016 and we need your help. Please check out our web page at SWNI.org/AprilHillPark or contact us at [email protected] to find out more.
April Hill Park Update
Above: New fencing was built to protect April Hill Park's reclaimed natural area.Right: April Hill Park work party volunteers. Far right photo credit: Mary Verrilli.
Happy New Year! This is a dark time of the year although we have gotten past the longest night and look forward to more daylight. Leave those holiday twinkle lights on to brighten up the long night hours! And remember to wear light-colored or reflective clothing when you are out in the evening or early morning hours; we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
The December general meeting and dessert social on December 9 was a big event for the year. Following a short business meeting, special guest Rick Nitti, the executive director of Neighborhood House, gave a talk on the history of Neighborhood House and the many social services this well-established Southwest Portland non-profit provides, not just in Southwest, but all over the city. NH runs a food bank in Multnomah, provides after-school programs throughout the city, runs several Head Start programs as well as the Senior Center in the Multnomah Arts Center and offers many other essential social service programs. NH is always looking for volunteers and contributions and can put your donations, whether time, money or goods, to great use helping those in need. After Rick, Jen Longbine, a neighborhood chanteuse, entertained us further with two lovely traditional holiday tunes accompanied on guitar by Russ. The last special event was to say farewell to our long-time Maplewood board member, Bill Rector, who, after years of volunteering that has included weed pulling, organizing the Maplewood picnic, and keeping the books, is resigning from his board duties to move to a retirement community. We presented him with a special certificate of appreciation from SWNI and a gift bag to show our appreciation. We wish him all the best in his new location and really hope he’ll come back to help us out in the neighborhood. He will be missed.
Additional good news for the season; we have two volunteers for the Maplewood board to fill the positions of PTA Liaison and Outreach chair and a volunteer to organize the picnic in the park this year. We would love to welcome you to the board if, as one of your New Year resolutions, you want to get more involved in our lovely neighborhood. We need a finance chair and the association chair position remains vacant.
Future Events: We hope to have a Master Recycler at the January general meeting to discuss the details of getting the most out of your garbage – and into the recycle bin! Please join us!
Land Use: The development season has wound down in the neighborhood. We received one land use notice, a Type 1x development proposal, which is the anticipated land use permit for the April Hill Park trail and boardwalk. No other notices of land use actions were received for the month of December, although we know building is pending on several vacant lots that were subject to demolitions. The developer for the properties on SW 45th, Winkler Development, has not yet begun work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Claire Carder, Land Use chair, at [email protected].
Parks: Friends of April Hill Park is planning lots of activities for 2016 including an April Spring Bird Walk and a possible children's theater play towards summer. Three restoration work parties are planned for this winter/spring. One work party will include learning the best method for removing garlic mustard. The NA is already considering an April Hill Park event next summer. We need your help to make these successful. Whatever your interest is please visit the Friends of April Hill Park website http://swni.org/aprilhilllpark or contact Jill at [email protected] for more information.
Safety: Safety Chair James Nobles continues to explore ways to make SW Vermont safer for all users. We continue to have joint Maplewood-Hayhurst NA meetings to review what we can do to increase safety and lobby for the funds for improved shoulders to make walking and biking safer for us all.
Transportation: Transportation Chair Stephan Lewis is working with the SWNI Transportation Committee to provide input into the various transportation initiatives such as the SW Corridor Plan, the community-initiated trails process and other plans that address Maplewood transportation needs.
Maplewood Neighborhood Association will soon have a new webpage, http://maplewoodpdx.org thanks to Safety Chair James Nobles. If you have any questions, projects to propose, or wish to volunteer, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at http://maplewood.swni.org
Visit the Maplewood NA Facebook page for updates on what the neighbors are doing at: Facebook.com/MaplewoodNeighborhoodPortlandOr
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School library, 10625 SW 35th
Donna Herron, (503) 452-0000 [email protected]
http://markham.swni.org
Markham
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 7:00 pm Capitol Hill School, 8401 SW 17th Ave, Room 111
Sam Pearson, [email protected] http://burlingame.swni.org
South Burlingame
Next General Meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm, Room 30 Board and General meet at Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Carol McCarthy, [email protected] http://multnomah.swni.org
Multnomah
Neighborhood Reports
Markham Neighborhood Association (MKNA) was awarded the 2015 Neighborhood Association of the Year award at the City of Portland’s 31st Annual Spirit of Portland Awards ceremony on November 17th, 2015. The awards recognize local individuals and organizations who demonstrated outstanding dedication to positive change in the community. Award winners worked to improve the community and went above and beyond a dedication to civic engagement in order to make a lasting impact. MKNA President, Donna Herron and Vice President, Kim Herron accepted the award from Mayor Hales, Commissioners Dan Saltzman and Amanda Fritz. Upon acceptance of the award Donna gave thanks to Southwest Neighborhoods Inc. (SWNI), Executive Director Sylvia Bogert, and all those who participated in the many activities that made MKNA a success over the last year. Kim followed Donna’s comments by thanking the mayor and commissioners for the award, then added a bit of humor by stating, “Being a vice president\husband is an easy job because I just do what she tells me to do.”
The kinks are about ironed out. With the help of James Nobles, SWNI Public Safety chair and co-committee member of the SWNI Communications Committee with Kim and Donna Herron, MKNA successfully broadcast its November and December meetings live on the internet through YouTube and Google Hangouts for those who were not able to attend the meeting in person. A couple of people reported difficulty connecting because they tried to connect without first downloading the application.
MKNA’s December meeting guest speaker was Kyle Chisek, from the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and Lisa Moscinski, from the Bureau of Environmental Services. They shared their plans to partner on a project in Markham neighborhood on SW 19th
Avenue between Taylors Ferry Road (TFR) and Marigold Street. Currently, the street is barricaded and only passable by brave persons on foot. The street will soon be transformed into a rain garden with a stormwater facility next to TFR. A narrow part of the road will also be paved from Marigold Street to Primrose\Orchid Street. Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2016. Many neighbors who live on or near SW 19th Avenue attended the meeting, asked questions, gave comments and shared a draft design modification intended to discourage vehicles from using the street to bypass traffic congestion at unsafe speeds.
Garbage Mongers, the City of Portland recycling program as well as mitigating the risk of property and identity theft, will be our guest speaker’s topic at our January 8th meeting. Neighbors have reported concern about such things as strangers rummaging through their recycling containers and theft of private property (not near the curb & cans) before Waste Management trucks arrive. Find out what you can and can’t do with regard to recycling, if strangers can remove items from your cans and what to do if you have a problem.
Also on the agenda for January’s meeting is a short segment to recognize and thank those who volunteered at our Neighborhood Night Out\Movies In The Park event last summer. The final accounting will also be presented and discussed if time allows.
The next MKNA meeting is Tuesday, January 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Jackson Middle School library, located at 10625 SW 35th Avenue. If you would like to attend remotely via the internet, visit MKNA’s website at www.markhamneighborhoood.com follow the instructions to download the appropriate application to your computer, tablet or smart phone then click on the live meeting link to join in.
In a philosophical interview recorded Sept. 24th, cellist Yo-Yo Mah said “If you have a team of people doing things together, you are that much stronger.” He wasn’t talking exclusively about making music. He continued “This is our world. Let’s try and actually do something.”
Looking back on 2015, I’d like to acknowledge the Portlanders who actually did something by volunteering on behalf of their neighborhoods. It’s been gratifying to work with the dedicated and talented group in the Multnomah Neighborhood Association and also to collaborate with civic-minded friends from other neighborhoods. We faced many challenges this year and we’ve made some headway. Our work will continue in 2016, hopefully with added strength from new members.
Most recently, we have been united over concerns about the scale of the proposed 4-story development on Capitol Hwy across from the Multnomah Arts Center. Besides allowing out-of-scale development, the city’s inadequate parking requirements for this proposed apartment/retail complex and other planned mixed-use developments will seriously affect our livability. Our work to convince the city to increase parking requirements for new developments will continue in 2016.
This year we recommended amendments to the draft 2035 Comprehensive Plan to protect the character and livability of our neighborhood. A healthy contingent of Multnomah neighbors appeared before the City Council at the first two hearings on the plan. Many of us were decked out in yellow T-shirts, which the Portland Tribune noted in a Dec. 16th online article. We appreciated that friends from other neighborhoods endorsed our positions in their testimonies.
The final hearing before City Council is on Jan. 7th from 6-9 pm at the Self-Enhancement Center at 3920 N Kerby Ave. After the hearing, the public record will close. This means that you must email the City Council with amendments to the plan before this time or if you can testify in person, please do. It’s important that a cross-section of Multnomah neighbors advocate to limit density in the neighborhood and require that the mass, scale, and height of new development in the Village be compatible with its character.
At the MNA December meeting, a motion was unanimously passed to
develop a study guide for Portland high schools to detail the beginnings and achievements of Portland’s unique system of 95 neighborhood associations. The SWNI board approved our application for fiscal sponsorship of the project, so donations will be tax-deductible. Every generation should be aware of the importance of the neighborhood association system in promoting participatory democracy in Portland’s public affairs. Please contact [email protected], if you would like to be a part of this project.
The temporary use of the Sears Armory as a homeless shelter was discussed at length. The MNA recognizes that all citizens are concerned about people who are homeless/houseless. We are promoting open discussions as an effective way to contribute to the transparent implementation of successful public policy regarding this issue. There will be a public meeting with Mayor Hales on Tuesday, February 16th, 7-8:30 pm, at the Multnomah Arts Center auditorium to update the neighborhood on the shelter operations and to discuss any related issues.
We are also drafting a Good Neighbor Agreement between the shelter stakeholders. If you’d like to have input into the agreement, please send your comments to: [email protected].
If you have immediate concerns regarding the shelter operations, please contact the shelter manager at (503) 489-9716. The shelter staff may be reached at (503) 384-2382 between 6:30pm – 7am. The city will be unveiling a one-point-of-contact hotline, but for now, they are asking people to contact (503) 823-4000 with any concerns regarding the shelter. If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Transition Projects, the shelter managers, their tax identification number is 93-0591582.
The Residential Infill Project wants to hear from everyone about new infill development occurring throughout Portland. Please take their survey by Jan. 12th at http://bit.ly/1OOII3y and try to attend their next meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, 6:00-8:30 pm, 1900 SW 4th Ave, Rm 2500 A. For more information, see their website at: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/67728
But most of all, let’s keep working together to do something for our world. We welcome all Multnomah residents and business owners.
Metro gave South Burlingame a short overview of the Southwest Corridor Plan as it exists today. Planning is still going on and in the next few weeks they will be putting out a paper on the plan. By February one can expect to know what type of system will be most likely to be used. We may not know the end points or the start points.
Many questions were asked by those present, and adequate answers came back. Still more questions need to be asked. One such question was “What is the possibility of a pedestrian bridge over I-5 from SW 11th to Barbur and 13th? Those present liked that idea, Metro had no response at this time.
A motion came forward for speed bumps to be placed on Spring Garden
from 11th to 17th. A letter has been signed and will be sent to the mayor and Commissioner Novick on this subject.
SBNA NET team requested a letter of support to go along with their grant application to SWNI. It was voted on, has been signed, and will accompany the grant application.
More review is needed on our new bylaws prior to the board giving this important neighborhood document to all for review. We found spots we needed to change for the betterment of us all.
Finally Mike Andrews is requesting a work party for February to pull weeds and help with sprucing up the triangle at 6th and Terwilliger. Your help is needed. Otherwise, stay tuned to the happenings in your neighborhood.
SW 19th Avenue between Taylors Ferry Road and Marigold Street, in the Markham neighborhood.
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South Portland Neighborhood Association Committee Meetings - Everyone welcome!Transportation/Parking Permit Committee:Tuesday, January 5, 6:00 pm (usually meets the day before the board meeting)Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW Corbett, Contact: Bill Danneman (503) 228-9868Land Use Committee:Tuesday, January 19, 6:00 pm (meets the third Tuesday of the month)Location to be announced, Contact: Jim Gardner (503) 227-2096, [email protected]/Equity/Parks Committees:Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pmRoss Island Grocery, 3502 SW Corbett, Contact: Lee Buhler (503) 227-0160
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 7:00 pm NCNM Annex, 2719 SW Kelly St.
Ken Love, [email protected], 503-245-7795 www.southportlandna.org
South Portland
Ken Love, Chair
Neighborhood ReportsSouthwest Hills Residential League
Next Meeting/Quarterly Forum: Wednesday, January 20, 6:30-8:30 pm Ainsworth Elementary School, 2425 SW Vista Ave.
Nancy Seton, [email protected], 503-224-3840 http://swhrl.swni.org
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 14, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School, (Library) 10625 SW 35th Street
Mike McNamara, [email protected] http://wpp.swni.org
West Portland Park
Happy New Year, South Portland!I am wishing you a terrific new
year. There are a lot of terrific things happening in South Portland. We are pleased to be very involved in several large construction projects in South Portland. For example:OHSU South Waterfront Buildings
At our last meeting, Brian Newman of OHSU talked about their next two buildings in South Waterfront. Construction of the buildings will start in early 2016 and they should be open to patients in 2018. One of the buildings will include patient housing for those receiving outpatient surgery and other services, such as chemotherapy. The neighborhood voted in support of both projects, appreciating both the beauty of the buildings and the important services they provide to the community.
NCNMNational College of Natural Medicine,
located in South Portland, is also growing. They have recently been accredited to provide undergrad as well as graduate programs, and been approved by the state of Oregon to become a university. They expect to rebrand the institution
with a new name next year, the 60th anniversary of the medical school’s founding. They are in the process, with neighborhood approval, to request a “vacation” of the one-block area of Hooker Street from the city of Portland to create a small food garden to teach underserved youth how to grow an edible landscape. This process is anticipated to take at least six months, if approved.Zidell Development
The City of Portland and Zidell's have come to an agreement on development of the Zidell property in South
Waterfront. Please keep in touch with our Land-Use committee on design details when they are released.
IMPORTANT: Please sign up for our email. To sign up go to:www.southportlandna.org
Also, to keep up with SPNA events and neighborhood news, follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/SouthPortlandNeighborsWelcome to Gary, SPNA's newest canine resident
Ken LovePresident, South Portland Neighborhood Association
Next SWHRL Membership Meeting / Quarterly Forum – January 20, 2016
Topic: Crime Prevention and Emergency Preparedness – Community Resiliency.
Concerned about…Crime in the neighborhood? What you can do to prepare for emergencies? How we can make our community more resilient? Bring your questions and concerns for our speakers – get ideas for how to organize with neighbors to prepare for the “Big One” or to thwart that burglar. Jenni Pullen, Crime Prevention coordinator for SW Portland, will discuss local crime issues, crime prevention strategies, and the Neighborhood Watch program.
To join SWHRL’s Emergency Preparedness email list for notices of emergency preparedness events, send your name/email address to: [email protected]. SWHRL Vista Spring Restoration Project – Great News!
Our project to remove invasives and replant with natives at the corner of SW Vista and Spring Streets is moving forward. We’re happy to announce we’ve been awarded a $500 BES grant to purchase native plants for the site. Master Gardener Rachel Dvorsky and SWNI’s SW Watershed Resource Center’s Terri Preeg Riggsby are helping with the site plan. We’re doing final weeding and soil prep now, and hope to start planting in late January or February. Want to join us? Or donate for a stone bench and path materials? Email [email protected] or call Nancy Seton at 503-224-3840.Community Initiated Trails Process
SWTrails is encouraging neighborhoods to identify potential trails on unimproved right-of-ways that they would like to have adopted under the new Community-Initiated
Neighborhood Trails Process. Let SWHRL or SWTrails know if you have candidates. SWTrails would like to file a group application for such trails, rather than doing it piecemeal. This could happen as early as this spring, so we need your input now. For more information, see: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/66082 SWTrails: http://swtrails.org
Southwest in Motion (SWIM): In a related but broader effort, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is developing a 5-year strategy to develop a low‐stress walking and bicycle network in SW - “this hilly, underserved portion of Portland.” PBOT will be looking for candidates for their project list. The intent of the project is to reduce barriers to walking, cycling and taking transit to key destinations. “The strategy will provide a five year implementation plan and prioritization for sidewalk infill, crossing improvements, neighborhood greenways, separated in‐roadway bikeways, bicycle parking and expanded programs that will introduce more people to the benefits of using the new facilities. These improvements will be designed to work together to create a seamless network that provides transportation connections for residential areas, schools, parks, business districts, shops, and transit.” (From Metro’s “2016-18 RFFA Active Transportation and Complete Streets application 122812”) http://library.oregonmetro.gov/editor/Southwest%20in%20Motion%20SWIM.pdf
Help Wanted: Are you willing to serve on the SWHRL board for a term or more? Interested in helping with Outreach & Communications – the website, newsletter and membership list, documenting SWHRL history, serving on the Land Use or Transportation Committee? Contact us at [email protected] or call Nancy Seton at 503-224-3840.
West Portland Park Neighborhood Association does not have December meetings. We realize the month is packed with celebrations and family. WPPNA wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year!
WPPNA looks forward to you joining us on January 14th at 7:00 pm in Jackson Middle School’s Library. As our neighborhood welcomes new families moving in, we also encourage
participation in our association. Your voices are extremely important to help guide WPP into 2016 and beyond.
Topics for January include: an update on 2016 SWNI Grant; WPP Business Association; update on PDX Walking Trails (maintenance, policy and new trail possibilities) and TechConnect’s success in November.
WPP hopes to see you on January 14th….light refreshments will be served.
December rains turned a walking path at Jackson Middle School into a stream.Photo credit: Vicki McNamara
Learn tree care skills while improving the health & productivity of urban fruit trees.
Join a Tree Care Team with Portland Fruit Tree Project and receive valuable training in organic methods of fruit tree care throughout the seasons, while caring for urban fruit trees that provide fruit for the community. This is a unique opportunity to develop strong skills in organic fruit tree care, meet new people, and care for trees providing food to your community!
Topics/tasks will include: Winter & Summer Pruning, Young Tree Training & Care, Pest & Disease Management, Fruit Thinning, and more. At the end of the program you will receive a certificate of completion.
Go online to portlandfruit.org for program overviews and position descriptions for Tree Care Team Member and Tree Care Team Leader.
To apply: Call 503-284-6106 or email [email protected] to request an application form.
Join or Lead a Tree Care Team with Portland Fruit Tree Project in 2016!
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Watershed Stewards ConnectionJennifer Seamans, Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or [email protected] For more watershed events and workshops, sign up for the SW Watersheds email newsletter by emailing Jen at [email protected] or call 503-823-2862. For watershed stewardship resources for landowners or volunteers, see http://wrc.swni.org
Watershed
Watershed GroupsContacts and eventsDickinson Park Stewards
Tony Hansen, 503-317-3914 or [email protected] of April Hill Park
Jill Gaddis, [email protected] or http://swni.org/aprilhilllparkFriends of Falling Creek
Sally Willson, [email protected] of Gabriel Park
January meeting moved to 4th Wednesday (01/27), 7:00 pm, SW Community Center. Workparty (01/30). Contact [email protected] or www.friendsofgabrielpark.comFriends of Marquam Nature Park
Robin Jensen, [email protected], 503-799-8435. www.fmnp.orgFriends of Marshall & Maricara Parks
John DeLance, [email protected]. http://swni.org/fommp.Friends of River View Natural Area
Fran Laird, Collins View Parks chair, friends [email protected], www.riverviewfriends.orgFriends of Terwilliger
Robin Vesey, [email protected] or 503-293-1069.
Friends of Tryon Creek State ParkLizzy Miskell, Volunteer Coordinator,
[email protected], 503-636-4398. www.tryonfriends.org Work parties every Saturday, 9-noon. Friends of Woods Park
Jesse Johnston, [email protected] Village Park
Randy Bonella, [email protected], 503-293-9460PCC Habitat Team
April Fong, [email protected], 971-722-4422Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom
Jordan Epstein, 503-245-6580, [email protected]. Work party: 3rd Sundays (1/17), 9:45-noon, meet next to lower parking lot of Congregation Neveh Shalom, off of SW Dosch just north of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. South Portland Riverbank
Marissa Dorais, [email protected], 503-823-7016.Southwest Trails PDX
Don Baack, 503-246-2088. Work party: 2nd Thursdays (1/14), 9-noon. Meet at Himes Park and SWT #3. SWTrails meeting Thurs., Jan. 28, 7 pm at The Watershed. Tryon Creek Watershed Council
See events listed below. Contact Adra Lobdell, [email protected].
Parks and Community Centers Kirky Doblie, 503-246-7970, [email protected]
A resident of SW Hills Residential League (SWHRL) addressed the committee on the issue of rowdy behavior on weekend nights in Council Crest Park—drinking, drug use, loud partying, vandalism, and dangerous driving. He asked that SWNI support five proposals to stop the bad behavior as adopted by SWHRL, including restoration of a publicly-funded manned seasonal barricade from mid-April to mid-October. Later in the meeting, the committee did endorse the proposals.
Committee member Steve Mullinax of Bridlemile reported on a proposal for a pedestrian trail through Albert Kelly Park from 38th Place to Mitchell St. The next step is negotiation with Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR). Committee member Susan Egnor reported on proposed redevelopment in Duniway Park as part of a partnership between PPR and the appparel maker Under Armour.
Susan also reported on an effort to improve the short Whitaker Street trail from Barbur up to Terwilliger Parkway.
It’s a shortcut up to OHSU, and is heavily used. But there is a problem—in the winter the trail surface effectively becomes a drain for stormwater runoff. So far, little or nothing has been done to resolve the problem of stormwater runoff. Susan noted that a process needs to get started.
One process that is just getting started is a major reorganization of PPR. Its purpose is to better meet PPR's three strategic plan objectives: 1) ecologically sustainable landscapes, 2) recreation, and 3) equity and access. It appears the major change will be the separation of land management and recreation management by forming a Land Stewardship Division and a Recreation Services Division. There will also be an Urban Forestry Division and Support Services Division.
Ross Swanson will be our guest at our January meeting for an update on Wil-lamette park construction.Next Meeting:
Thursday, January 7, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland Parks & RecreationFor details, contact PP&R Stewardship Coordinator Mary Verrilli, 503-823-9423, [email protected]
The Watershed Resource Center is continuing to partner with the African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO), along with Portland Parks & Recreation and the Tryon Creek Watershed Council, to increase watershed restoration skills for young adult Somalis.
In October, November and December the group worked in Marquam Nature Park (see picture at left) and George Himes Park (see picture at right). Both of these sites are connected within the West Willamette Restoration, which works to improve the wildlife
corridor between River View Natural Area and Forest Park. These two sites are key linkages in that corridor. Many thanks to Youth Programs Manager Askina Sharif and the rest of the AYCO team for helping work toward this goal!
African Youth and Community Organization Partnership Expands
Welcome Sanjane Ceesay! Most people just call him "Ceesay," and he is the new Watershed Program Specialist for the Watershed Resource Center at Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.
Ceesay has lived in Portland, Oregon since 2005. He has worked at West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and, most recently, as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach
Coordinator for the AARP Foundation of Oregon. He earned a master's degree in organizational communication from Marylhurst University in Oregon and a bachelor's degree in physical geography from University of Michigan, as well as an agronomy in agricultural science from Norway.
We're excited to have him join our team! You can contact him at [email protected], or please stop by the office to meet him in person!
Welcome Sanjane Ceesay to the SW Watershed Resource Center!
Plant PropagationWork PartiesJanuary 23, 9am-12pmJanuary 31, 12-3pmTryon Creek State Natural Area11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
TCWC MeetingJanuary 11, 6-8pmTryon Creek Nature Center11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
All members of the public welcome.
$2 Native Plant Sale pickupFebruary 13-15We need volunteers to help!Place orders: tryoncreek.org/plantsale
Watershed Wide EventFebruary 20, 11:30am-3:30pmSt. Mark's Presbyterian Church9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
RSVP required for all volunteer events. Email us at [email protected].
Contact: Adra LobdellTCWC Volunteer [email protected](904) 476-5592
Tryon Creek Watershed Counciltryoncreek.org
Marquam Nature Park2nd Wednesday work party (1/13). Meet 9 am at the Marquam Shelter for invasive species removal. Last Saturday (1/30) work party, invasive species removal and planting, 9-noon.Terwilliger Parkway3rd Saturday work party (1/16), 9-noon. MLK day of service, native planting and invasive species removal
Woods Park4th Saturday work party moved to MLK day of service (1/16). Invasive species removal, 9-noon.Gabriel Park(1/30) native planting, 9-noon.
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Land Use John Gibbon, 503-708-6708, [email protected]
Jim Gorter, the chair of the Residential Infill Project Stakeholder Advisory Committee, was our guest. The committee advises the city staffers working on the residential infill project. The project addresses the scale and design of new residential development that is often bigger and taller than existing housing built decades ago. Other issues include development on lots smaller than the standard for a zone, loss of trees and solar access, new development that lacks parking, and demolition of older, more affordable houses that are replaced with bigger, more expensive new houses. The advisory committee is also studying alternative housing options such as accessory dwelling units, and cottage clusters. January 12 is the deadline to submit comment online to the city’s Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS). Go to the city’s website at portlandoregon.gov then go to the BPS page.
City Council will conduct its fourth public hearing on the recommended draft of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The hearing is on Thursday, January 7, 6 to 9 pm, at 3920 N Kerby Ave. The hearing is scheduled to go for three
hours. Those who wish to testify must sign up. Sign-up sheets will be available one hour before the meeting starts. The January hearing is the last hearing on the recommended draft, but there will be another hearing in the spring on City Council amendments to that recommended draft.
There is some good news about asbestos testing. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has recommended that the Environmental Quality Commission establish a temporary administrative rule requiring owners of residential buildings or the person performing a demolition of a residential building to submit to DEQ a copy of an asbestos survey report. SWNI supports a requirement that the asbestos survey report be sent to the Portland neighborhood association in which the proposed demolition is to occur. The Land Use Committee expressed concern that there might not be state funding for an asbestos testing program.Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January 19, 7:15 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
SWNI CommitteesEquity and Inclusion Action Team
Glenn Bridger, 503-245-0729, [email protected] do we achieve racial equity in the SWNI communities? At a community conversation on December 7, a facilitated discussion on this topic enhanced the understanding of each participant. Development of the SWNI Racial Equity Policy was the focus, but the discussion covered basic concepts important to any such policy, such as the fact that “race” is not a biological difference but rather just a concept that society has created.
Is our equity policy written from a white person’s perspective, or from an equity perspective? Does the plan identify the appropriate actions, responsible persons, and measurements that will bring us closer to equity in our community? What should we say or plan that we have left out?
Let me make this clear. Achieving equity is not easy or quick. Much of the progress we need to make will take place in one-on-one discussions. Bringing up the topics where we need progress, whether it is religion, gender identity, race, physical
abilities, or any other issues is frequently uncomfortable for both people involved. Each wonders if they are being insensitive to others, or valuing the perspective of others.
Always be willing to apologize when your words are taken as insensitive or insulting. A direct apology, not an apology where your statement is followed by
“but…”. Find common ground and words. You will find more commonality than difference as you get to know one another.
The action team continues to rewrite the Racial Equity Policy. If you have ideas to share, please send them in.
AND please, would you continue to talk about issues of equity with others in our community as we strive to make it a non-issue. Together we are making progress.GlennNext meeting:
Monday, January 11, 1 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Schools Will Fuller, 503-764-5501, [email protected]
School Boundary Review UpdateDBRAC (District Boundary Review Advisory Committee) spent December reviewing feedback from community meetings and other sources and sent them to the superintendent. By the time you see this, the DBRAC recommendations should have gone to Superintendent Smith and she is preparing to give the school board her proposed changes this month. Not sure what will come down in SW Portland, but here’s a crystal ball view: The Odyssey program will move from Hayhurst to the old East Sylvan building, relieving overcrowding at Hayhurst and giving Odyssey their own space. Maplewood students will go to Jackson, not Gray, freeing up space at Gray for Bridlemile students. That, however, is linked to changes at Bridlemile, and the split paths for Bridlemile was not going over well, so there may be something creative that allows all Bridlemile students to go to Gray and Wilson. So, as you read this in January, how did the crystal ball do?Go to the www.pps.net website and click on the Boundary Review link for more.Techquity Project and TechConnect
Feedback from TechConnect, the main Techquity Project event, was overwhelmingly positive. Participants interacted vigorously, enjoyed the keynote speech by Darren Hudgins, consumed quantities of refreshments and generally had fun. We have made many contacts at the event, including connections to Stephens Creek Crossing residents and many of the exhibitors.
Now we are getting more formal feedback to guide our next follow-up activities, including an update on the principal interviews we conducted in the spring, where we found variability in resources but a rapidly-changing picture. We will have a special tech-equity event at Capitol Hill Library in January or February for the families in that area, and further activities are coming. There is a wealth of feedback and documentation to digest, including a video by a Wilson student which will be released shortly – may be on the SWNI Schools webpage by the time you read this. Our Neighborhood Small Grant report will have more information. Meanwhile, visit swni.org/schools for pictures and other updates. Activities will continue beyond the grant deadline of January 30.NCLB is now ESSA*
*Every Student Succeeds ActDing, Dong, NCLB is Gone! Well-
l-l, sort of. Much of the worst in NCLB is gone, but with control returning to the states, implementation will be varied. Students in Mississippi and Massachusetts will have different experiences, but both will take a standardized test like Smarter Balanced. Stay tuned for more developments. Go to our website for more.Next Schools Committee meeting:
Thursday, January 21, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., at 31st
Promoting the BEST possible schools for ALL students in Southwest Portland through STRONG neighborhood involvement.
Transportation Roger Averbeck, 503-679-1447, [email protected]
Many of our neighborhoods will be affected by the Southwest Corridor Plan (SWCP). Metro staff will present information on several important upcoming SWCP decisions at the January 20 Transportation Committee meeting. On January 11 the SWCP Steering Committee (SWCP SC) will consider the staff recommendation to “remove the adjacent to I‐5 segment north of SW 13th Avenue in Portland from further consideration.” On February 29 the SWCP SC may determine the mode (light rail or bus rapid transit) and whether to continue studying constructing a light rail tunnel to PCC Sylvania campus. The final draft preferred package should be available for public review this spring and considered for adoption at the May 9 meeting of the SWC SC. For more information: www.southwestcorridorplan.com
Bill Hoffman and Kurt Krueger of PBOT were the committee’s guests in December. They discussed a new proposed draft funding mechanism to help address the issue of unimproved local streets: local transportation infrastructure charge (LTIC). As Portland was developed, whole
neighborhoods were planned, and the street infrastructure of sidewalks and curbs were built along with residential homes. Unlike the east side street grids, southwest Portland has steep topography, and was slowly developed from farms and dairies on winding roads. Numerous annexations over decades hindered comprehensive planning. It was inefficient to design and build sidewalks one house or one small land division at a time, and street improvements were often not required by the county or the city, once annexed.
For years, on streets where it’s challenging to build street improvements like curbs, sidewalks, and stormwater facilities, the city has relied on “waivers of remonstrance” for purchase of undeveloped land in Portland. The buyers effectively waived the right to object to a local improvement district (LID). However, in southwest Portland, due to the high cost of street improvements, opposition to LID’s has been strong so they are rarely used. The lack of street improvements is becoming more of a problem now as more houses are built along streets with no sidewalks. It’s a safety issue for children walking to
school. There are hundreds of miles of unfinished streets in Portland and the estimated cost of building out all those streets with sidewalks is estimated at $800 million.
The proposed LTIC would be a fee on new development, assessed at the time of application for a building permit. A developer has a choice: Either pay the fee or construct the city required frontage improvements. The proposed LTIC would apply “in all single-family residential zones on lots with frontages on city designated public right-of-way classified as local streets, if any part of the frontage is not improved with a curb.” Non-residential building permits and permits for multi-family developments that include more than four housing units are exempt.
The proposed fee is based on average costs of street improvements. There would be a “rolling average” that is re-calculated once a year. Some areas will be more expensive to build in and PBOT may establish at some time a two-tier system of fees. Phase 2 of the LTIC planning process will address how and where fees collected are spent, and whether they will be used in the
same geographic area or neighborhood that they development occurred. The discussion clarified that fees collected on local streets may not be used to improve arterials and collector streets.
In other news: The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently released a draft statewide Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. The draft plan and an online open house and survey are at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/Pages/bikepedplan.aspx
Finally, with all of the rain we’ve had, we need to work with the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services to resolve stormwater issues in our neighborhoods. It’s very important that we keep our ditches, streets and storm drains clear of debris. If you have immediate issues, please contact the PBOT maintenance number at 503-823-1700 (24 hours/day). You can also call the Bureau of Environmental Services during business hours at 503-823-7740. Please help us document longstanding stormwater issues in our neighborhoods. Next Meeting:
Wednesday, January 20 , 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 29 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Kids connecting at TechConnect. Photo credit Corey Shelton.
PAGE 12JANUARY 2016 Crime Prevention and Public Safety
Burglary prevention strategies for the New Year
Crime Stats aren’t available this monthStatement from the Portland Police Bureau Strategic Services The Portland Police Bureau recently transitioned to a new law enforcement records management system, the Regional Justice Information Network (RegJIN). RegJIN handles all of the crime reports for PPB as well as most of the law enforcement agencies in the five county area. Delays in record processing are expected as agencies acclimate to the new system. The offense codes used for statistical reporting are reviewed during record processing. While these delays do not impact police operations such as investigations of reported crime or police responses to emergencies, they do impact our ability to provide up-to-date counts of reported criminal offenses.
The transition to RegJIN also requires the redevelopment of sites used by the public to access Portland Police crime data. PPB is working with the Bureau of Technology Services on the redevelopment process. The process of rebuilding CrimeStats and integrating public safety data into PortlandMaps is ongoing. It is unclear at this point when these sites will be available
Crime Prevention Contacts• Do you have concerns about ongoing crime or livability issues in your SW
Portland neighborhood? Contact Jenni Pullen, [email protected], 503-823-4257.
• Want to form a Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol? Contact Mark Wells, [email protected], 503-823-2781
• Visit our website at www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp for prevention materials.
Burglars typically target homes that appear unoccupied to reduce the likelihood of being caught and having to confront people in the home. Accordingly, many residential burglaries happen during the day when residents are at work and school. To protect your home while you are out, implement some crime prevention strategies during the new year that will improve your home’s security.
Since offenders target unoccupied residences, make it appear that someone is home. This is a good intervention whether you leave for two hours or two weeks. Some general indicators that a home is unoccupied and ways to mitigate the signs:• Your home is quiet and dark. Put
radios, televisions, interior and exterior lights on timers or turn them on and off remotely.
• Your house show signs of neglect with an unkempt yard, piled up newspapers and mail. The garbage and recycling aren’t taken out to the curb on trash day. Cancel deliveries, use a landscaping service and work with neighbors to take out your bins.
• There is no activity at your home. Having a house sitter, friends or neighbors visit the house and park in the driveway for extended absences are ways to show signs of life.
• You post about your vacation on social media. Being discreet is important. Says Teri Poppino, Crime Prevention
Coordinator, “There have been instances when an offender breaks into a home and quickly flees as soon as it’s discovered that someone is home. It’s important to show signs of occupancy whether you are home or out.”
If your neighbors and passersby can observe what’s happening on your property, they can more readily identify suspicious activity and report it to the police. This improves the chances that criminals will be apprehended. Open up sightlines to your property by trimming bushes and limbing up trees, installing adequate lighting and removing obstructions that block views of doors, windows and gates to the backyard. Similarly if you form a Neighborhood Watch group through the city’s Crime Prevention Program, members will be trained to look out for one another and this strategy will be complimentary.
Target-harden your home so that it’s more difficult to break into your house and gain access to your valuables. Besides the typical interventions that we think of such as sturdy doors, solid door frames, strike plates with long screws, deadbolts,
track locks, alarm systems and cameras, don’t forget to install locks on the gates to your backyard and remove tools and climbing devices that can be used to access your home. There are many creative ways to control access to your property such as planting thorny bushes in an area such as a low access point to a fence. Also, remove easy access to your home such as leaving garage door openers in your car or stashing keys in easy-to-locate places.
Don’t display valuables in clear view of the window. Reposition them or turn blinds in a direction that makes them less visible.
Define your property line so that it’s clear when someone is trespassing on your property. This can be achieved with transitional surfaces such as pavers or low-growing bushes. Direct people how to use the property with defined pathways. You want your neighbors to be able to easily determine if someone is where they don’t belong.
Hide your valuables in the home. If a burglar does break in, you don’t want them to easily locate your important documents and valuables. For example, many offenders will look in the bedroom for jewelry. Find another place to store it. Safes can be helpful if they are bolted down and burglary-resistant; ideally the safe is also stored in an inconspicuous location.
Document what you have. Stolen property is often recovered, but can’t be linked to its owner; additionally the criminal may not be charged with a crime. Recording serial numbers and taking pictures of your valuables will improve the chances of recovery and be helpful for insurance purposes. Create a list of items and store it in a safe place; consider storing the information in the Cloud or an email sent to yourself and filed away. It should be readily available if you need it.
Get to know your neighbor and share contact information. This way they can call the police and alert you if they see something that looks out of the normal routine. Neighbors who watch out for each other can help deter crime.
Report suspicious activity to the police. You can contact 9-1-1 when what you observe appears to be a threat to person or property. If the activity doesn’t fall under this category, contact the non-emergency number at 503-823-3333. When in doubt, it’s okay to start with 9-1-1.
There are a lot of crime prevention strategies that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of your home becoming a target for burglary. See www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp for more tips.
Many crimes in our city can be classified as crimes of opportunity. These types of incidents are not planned, but occur when a thief passes by, sees unsecured and accessible property that can be taken with little risk of apprehension and steals it. Some crimes of opportunity are seasonal while others occur throughout the year: • Theft from automobiles are a
constant problem. If there are valuable items or what appears to be valuable items in your vehicle, your car may be targeted. That includes leaving smartphone chargers that indicate a device might be in the console, personal information, coins and even gym bags in line of sight. If you must leave something in the car, it should be stored out of sight in the trunk and moved there prior to reaching your destination in case someone is casing the area.
• Theft of mail out of unlocked mailboxes happens frequently.
• In spring and summer months, thefts of tools and other items from open and unattended garages and yards increase. Bikes will be stolen
off porches, from garages or sides of the houses.
• During the holidays, people report more package thefts from porches because there are more deliveries. The criminal is looking for low
hanging fruit, items that can be quickly stolen with little risk of apprehension. As Marianna Lomanto, Crime Prevention Coordinator for neighborhoods east of Cesar Chavez, advises, “Unattended property left in a visible, public place is vulnerable to theft. If you are not able to keep an eye out for it, hide and/or secure your property so that it’s not easily taken.” Some examples that reduce vulnerabilities include purchasing a locked mailbox and securing your tools before you leave your front yard for a break.
Crimes of opportunity happen frequently. Change up some of your routines to secure your property will help reduce your vulnerability to this type of crime.
To learn more about the City of Portland’s Crime Prevention Program and the services that we provide, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cp
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Crimes of opportunity: the low-hanging fruit
We advise residents to be careful what they discard in their recycling bins. You don’t want to advertise who you are and what you own.
After the holidays, its tempting to immediately discard the boxes for electronics and other gadgets that you’ve received. However, they indicate what may be in your home. Although it’s not always convenient, be judicious about what you put out curbside. Throwing it out just before the recycling truck shows up, at work or a recycling center will be a better plan.
Additionally, remember to micro-shred documents containing personal information before you put them out to the curb. Micro-cut shredded documents are much more difficult to reconstruct then cross-cut shredded ones. Strip or vertical shredders shouldn’t be used. Shred anything that contains your name, address, personal information such as birthdate, entire financial statement documents with balances and account numbers and bar codes. This includes your airline tickets for trips already taken. With the arrival of chip and pin cards, don’t forget to cut up the magnetic strip on the back of the card into small pieces since it reveals personal information when it’s swiped.
Be cautious about what you leave in your bins at the curb, so you aren’t revealing your personal information and what you might have in your home.
by the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program
by the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program
What you leave in the recycling may be revealingby the City of PortlandCrime Prevention Program
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Public Safety Committee James Nobles, 503-936-3065, [email protected]
We had two guest speakers at the December meeting.
The first was Jim Hayden, the new deputy district attorney for Central Precinct. He has over 27 years of experience and prveiously served in several other areas of Portland, including the SE where he handled gang-related criminal cases.
The second guest speaker was Victor Salinas, marijuana policy director for the City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI). ONI is the city bureau charged with implementing policies related to the recently passed ballot initiative that legalized marijuana in the state of Oregon.
He outlined some of the laws relating to the use and sale of marijuana. • Grow up to 4 plants on their property• Possess up to 8 ounces of usable
marijuana in their homes• Carry up to 1 ounce on their person
• Must be 21 or older • May not be consumed in public
places or within public viewFor more information visit the Office
of Neighborhood Involvement's website at www.portlandoregon.gov/ONI and look under ONI Programs. You can also visit the SWNI Public Safety webpage at www.swni.org/public_safety where we have posted a marijuana policy program FAQ.
Looking forward to 2016 the SWNI Public Safety Committee will be arranging more classes for WomenStrength and related programs. In late January we will be holding a CPR certification class at the Multnomah Arts Center. Details regarding signup will be posted online and via the Public Safety email list.Next Meeting:
Thursday, January 7, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 33 7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Whenever you are out, personal safety is about keeping yourself physically safe and psychologically at ease. This can be achieved by being aware of your surroundings and being prepared for scenarios that could put you in harm’s way. Personal safety and preparedness also applies to situations when you are in your vehicle and on the road by yourself. Are you prepared to handle a vehicle break-down on a major highway? Do you know the number for your tow service? Should you stay in your vehicle while you wait for help? Below are some helpful tips:
Before you get in your car and go, take note of what supplies you have and how to use them. Don’t wait until you need them the most. If you aren’t familiar with what you have, you may overlook a valuable tool during a time of distress. Do you have a roadside emergency kit? If so, are you familiar with its contents? There are a number of roadside emergency kits on the market. Most large retail home repair stores sell kits that range in price from $11.99 up to $50.00. However, make sure that you hide your supplies out of view so that they don’t become the target of a car prowler. Here are some recommended items for the everyday driver. • Carry a cell phone and charger
with you in the vehicle. While we discourage distracted driving, we recommend you have it for emergencies.
• Include some reflective warning triangles, flares or a light to place on the roadside to help alert traffic of your disabled vehicle. Glow sticks can also function as roadside warning lights or for additional light in the car if you are waiting for help to arrive. Lights indicate a change in traffic flow to divert vehicles into another lane.
• Include a tire gauge in your kit. Tire pressure can be affected by ambient temperature changes. After a significant temperature change, check the pressure in your tires.
• Carry a jack and lug wrench in your roadside kit to change a flat tire. Some tires are designed to be driven a short distance when they are flat. Refer to your owner’s manual for more details. In the event that you do need to change a tire, keep gloves, hand cleaner and a few clean rags in the car. Changing a tire can be a dirty job!
• Familiarize yourself with the fuse panel and include extra fuses in your roadside kit. Some common automobile electrical problems are simply related to a burned-out fuse.
• Bring jumper cables in the event that the car battery dies. You will need the assistance of another vehicle to use them. You can also purchase a portable battery booster, which is a tool that you can use by yourself without another automobile for assistance.
• Add a flashlight to your roadside kit. Check it periodically to make sure that the batteries are still functioning and/or it is charged.
• Keep a pen and pad of paper in the vehicle. This can be used for leaving a note for another driver, or for exchanging information after an incident. It is also recommended to keep twenty dollars in cash tucked away for an emergency. Put it in your roadside kit to avoid the temptation to use it for a coffee break!
• Include first aid supplies in your roadside emergency kit. Have bandages on hand that can be used to treat small cuts, burns and major abrasions. Familiarize yourself with the kit and re-stock it after each use.
• During winter months carry chains or cables just in case.
• Carry an emergency preparedness kit with you in case you are in your car during a major disaster.
• Finally, consider joining a roadside assistance program or check to see if your insurance provider has a plan. Have that information written down and readily available. The worst time to research what roadside company your car insurance provides is when you need it the most!If your car breaks down on a major
roadway, first call for help. While you wait for assistance, assess whether it is safer to wait in the vehicle or get out. If it is a high-traffic area, it may be a wiser choice to remain in the vehicle with the hazard lights on. Remember to keep your seat belt on. Depending on the time of day and traffic flow, you could be at a higher risk of being struck by a drunk or distracted driver or be involved in an accident. Keep the doors locked and don’t accept help from strangers. Follow your instincts and simply wave the good samaritan on, indicating that you have called for help. You may also opt to exit your vehicle if it is safe to do so and there is a place to wait at a safe distance from traffic.
When you are out on the road, stay alert and stay aware of your surroundings. Follow the rules of the road and be prepared for roadside emergencies. Most importantly, know what you have in your roadside emergency kit and know how to use it.
Stay safe on the road � Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking
and sanitation � Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food � Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone
alert and extra batteries for both � Flashlight and extra batteries � First aid kit � Whistle to signal for help � Dust mask to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape
to shelter-in-place � Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation � Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities � Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) � Local maps � Prescription medications and glasses � Infant formula and diapers � Pet food and extra water for your pet � Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification
and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container � Cash or traveler’s checks and change � Emergency reference material such as a first aid book, or information from
www.ready.gov � Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if
you live in a cold-weather climate. � Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and
sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate. � Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – when diluted nine parts
water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
� Fire Extinguisher � Matches in a waterproof container � Personal hygiene items and feminine supplies � Mess kits, paper cups, paper plates, plastic utensils and paper towels
Build your emergency kit this month To prepare for an emergency such as an earthquake, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.gov) recommends residents accumulate the emergency supplies listed below. The recommendations below are for three days for food and water, but many agencies recommend two weeks to a month for residents and pets. For
example, Red Cross advises residents to prepare for a minimum 3 days' worth of food and water for evacuation and 2 weeks' supply for home. If you can prepare for a month, you will be better off. For a comprehensive list of items to prepare, search online for Red Cross,
“Together We Prepare.”
A good resolution for 2016 is to change your passphrase for your online accounts on January 1st and then at least 7-13 times per year. The more random words, punctuation and numbers that are used for a passphrase, the harder it will be to determine.
The SWNI Public Safety Committee is hosting an American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for 15 people in SW Portland.
The training and certification workshop is scheduled on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Successful participants will receive American Heart Association CPR certification good for two years. The cost is just $4.00 per person.Pre-registration is required: Contact: Sylvia at Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. [email protected], 503-823-4592. Limited to the first 15 people that call or email.
Become a Heartsaver
by Jenni Pullen, Crime Prevention Coordinator
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SW Development ReviewCompiled by Leonard Gard from development review notices found at www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/36652Pre-application conferences:
EA 15-270777. Conference to discuss a Type III environmental violation review for previous cutting, to revise the LU 05-128719 EV EN M decision, and to discuss development requirements for a proposed new 5-story, 36-unit multi-dwelling residential project. Through an environmental review, applicant intends to request a height limit modification to allow a 75-foot structure and zero setback along the southern lot line. The building will include an eco-roof and a series of flow-thru planters. Site is at 1297 SW Cardinell Dr, in SWHRL. Conference on January 12, at 10:30 am, 1900 SW 4th Ave, Room 4a.Proposals:
LU 15-213250 AD. Applicant proposes to construct a 3-story apartment building with 39 units and requests two adjustments to increase maximum height and reduce minimum bicycle parking
space width, at 110 SW Arthur, in South Portland.LU 15-267125 AD. Applicant requests adjustment approval to reduce a side setback for an existing garage/tool shed from ten feet to as little as six feet, nine inches, at 5901-6001 SW Garden Home Rd, in Ashcreek.LU 15-267975 ZE. Bureau of Development Services is initiating a zoning map error application to change a zone from R2 (multi-dwelling residential) to CSd (storefront commercial with a design overlay), at 0604-0608 SW Nebraska St, in SWHRL.LU 15-259042 AD. Applicant proposes to construct a 5-story, 142-unit apartment building, and requests two adjustments to reduce a side setback and reduce the minimum overhead clearance of two required loading spaces, at 2031 SW 10th Ave, in SWHRL.LU 15-219806 EN. Applicant seeks environmental review approval to formalize and construct a 2.5-foot-wide soft
trail through the undeveloped portion of April Hill Park, at 5726 SW Miles St, in Maplewood.Decisions:
LU 14-195345 LDP AD. Approval of two lot land division and approval of an adjustment for the flag lot setback, at 7200 SW Brier Pl, in South Portland.LU 15-259490 AD. Adjustment approval to reduce the required minimum building setback for a proposed garage, at 7320 SW Laview Drive, in South Portland.LU 15-141208 LDP. Approval of preliminary plan for a three-lot land division, at 810 SW Palatine St, in Arnold Creek.LU 15-189004 AD. Adjustment approval to increase maximum height for a new house on a steeply sloping lot, from 23 feet to 33 feet, at 3157 SW Dosch Rd, in SWHRL.
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January happenings in theSouth Portland Business Association (SPBA)www.southportlandba.com
The SPBA welcomes new business members Stephen Wood, Senior Broker, Benco Commercial Real Estate and Mark Simpson, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.
Sunstone Montessori School will host an open house on January 12th from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Visitors can meet teachers, ask questions about Montessori education and walk through classrooms. E-mail [email protected] for more information.
Malea Music provided the evening entertainment at the 7th annual toy drive fundraiser for children in foster care on December 13th. It was a Wonderful Holiday Gala that included raffle drawings and a sing-a-long with Malea & The Tourists trio. Special thanks to all whom attended and donated gifts as well as to Pam Lemire SPBA Executive Director, Sam Stahl of Elephants Delicatessen
and Amanda Garner for all their terrific help in making the event a success!
The SPBA would like to extend a warm thank you to Freeman Motor Co. for hosting the SPBA annual holiday party on December 17th. This year's theme titled "An Old Fashion Christmas" truly captured the holiday spirit with approximately 100 business members/staff enjoying festive food, drinks and raffle drawings throughout the evening. Thank you to the following board members and their businesses for their kind gifts: Kevin Countryman; Rilassi Coffee House & Tea, Mark Eves; Attorney at Law, Brian Tanz; Verity Accountancy, Malea with Malea Music & Active in the West, Brad Nase; Naseco, Cathy Newman; Sunstone Montessori School, Chris Hatfield; board member, Patty Green; Oregonian Media Group & former board member.
Questions about joining the SPBA or your current membership, please contact Pam Lemire; Executive Director @ [email protected] or Ph (503) 891-5999.Happy New Year To All !
~ MaleaSPBA board member/event chair/secretary
Amanda Gardner (left), Sam Stahl from Elephants Deli (center) and Vocalist Malea (right) at the
7th Annual Toy Drive
Capitol Hill Library10723 SW Capitol Hwy.(503) 988-5385Earthquake PreparednessSunday, January 102:00-3:30 pm
Learn what to do before, during and after an earthquake. Discussions will include how to make a family plan, how to build an emergency kit, what items should be included, and the proper way to store it. Registration required.
Seismic RetrofittingTuesday, January 196:00-8:00 pm
Learn the basics of how to install a seismic retrofit. Topics covered will include the goal of a seismic retrofit, basic load calculations, earthquake insurance, what features to avoid in your next home purchase, permits, assessing foundation quality, tools and hardware. Registration required.
Hillsdale Library1525 SW Sunset Blvd.(503) 988-5388Four Centuries of GuitarSunday, January 312:00-3:00 pm
A performance of guitar styles spanning the 1600s to the 21st century. Steve Adams incorporates fingerstyle and plectrum technique showcasing works from the Renaissance, Baroque, classical, jazz, loops and beyond.
Securely Shop, Surf and Socialize OnlineWednesday, January 64:00-6:00 pm
Define antivirus and firewall software; recognize email scams, email safety and etiquette; create secure passwords; understand the difference between a secure website and an open website; and describe some tips for email and social media safety. You must be comfortable using a web browser and navigating websites. Registration required.
Library Events
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Buddhist MeditationCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.
9:00 - 10:15 am, MondaysQiGong
Carole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.10:15 - 11:00 am, Mondays
Stability Ball & YogaPeggy Frieze ($3)
9:10 - 10:10 am, Tues. & Thurs.Yoga
Peggy Frieze ($3)10:00 - 11:30 am, Fridays
Rhythmic ExercisePeggy Frieze ($3)
10:15 - 11:15 am, Tues. & Thurs.
Foot Clinic2nd Wednesday ($35)Call for appointment
AcupunctureCarole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac.
Mondays ($40/$50)Call for appointment
AARP 55 AliveDriving Safety
Program ($15/$20)Next class February 8 and 9.
Call to registerSenior Law Project
2nd and 4th TuesdaysCall for appointment
Senior Health InsuranceBenefits Assistance (SHIBA)
12:00 - 3:00 pm, ThursdaysCall for appointment
Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors (VIEWS)
Support GroupThursdays 10:30 to 11:30 am
A program of CascadiaBehavioral Healthcare’sOlder Adult Services
Call (503) 261-6181 to be pre-screened. Spaces are reserved.
7688 SW Capitol Hwy.503-244-52049 am - 3:30 pm, M-F
Senior Center
Senior Center Registration: Annual registration is $20 for an individual and $30 for a couple. Registration includes our monthly newsletter and is required for participation in most activities, classes and trips. Registration is open to all individuals 55 & older, or if the spouse is 55 years of age. Limited scholarships are available.
Ecotrust TourTuesday, January 1210:30am – 2:00pm$4.00 suggested donationAdmission: Free$$ for lunch on site
How do you turn a building into an experience of social, environmental and economic connectivity? Find out on this guided tour of one of the pioneers of the green building movement. The History Museum of Hood River County Wednesday, January 1310:00 am – 3:30 pm$12.00 suggested donationAdmission: $5.00$$ for lunch at Riverside Restaurant
We’ll take in panoramic views of the mighty Columbia River from the Riverside Restaurant. Then it’s on to a guided tour of the history museum, which celebrates Hood River County’s diverse cultural heritage with over 11,000 artifacts.
Portland AquariumTuesday, January 1910:30am – 3:30pm$4.00 suggested donationAdmission: $11.95 at door/$8.95 online at www.portlandaquarium.net $$ for lunch at Tebo's Restaurant
Join us for lunch at Tebo’s Restaurant, a family favorite since 1954. Afterwards we’ll visit the Portand Aquarium, exhibiting a wide variety of amphibians and fish, an interactive Lorikeet Aviary, sharks, a stingray touch tank, and a rainforest with hundreds of reptiles! L.O.M.Salvador Molly’sTuesday, January 2610:45am – 1:15pm$2.00 suggested donation$$ for lunch
Street food from global hotspots, a great bar, and happy people keep this casual, quirky neighborhood restaurant hoppin’ to a world beat. Eat the Great Balls of Fire and get your picture in the Hall of Flame.
January Trips: Registration begins Monday, January 4 at 9:30 am. Come in person to register for recreational trips. Exact change is requested. Current Senior Center Registration required for all recreational trips.
Community
Rider’s Club Trips: Public transportation can open the doors to so many opportunities to enjoy what Portland has to offer. Join us as we explore free and low-cost events around Portland, such as concerts, theatre and art exhibits. TriMet bus tickets for all Rider's Club trips are free and escorted by our Ride Ambassador who is trained to assist you. Come to the center to sign up.
Monday, January 11Noontime Showcase-Portland'5 CenterPortland Opera to Go (Elixer of Love.) FREE, bring lunch if you wish.• 10:55 Meet at Senior Center• 11:20 Board #44 in front of
Art Center• 11:45 Get off a SW 6th/
Salmon• 12:00 Noon Showcase• 1:22 Board #44 at SW 5th/
Main• 1:45 Arrive at Senior Center
Thursday, January 21Portland Art MuseumFREE.• 8:35 Meet at Senior Center
(enter from back parking lot)• 8:57 Board #45 at 35th/
Capitol Hwy. (village stop)• 9:20 Mark building for
coffee, tea, conversation
• 10:00 Museum opens (Meet at Swindell Auditorium in Museum
• 10:15 Lecture (topic not determined by press time)
• 11:15 Tour exhibits• 11:55 Meet in Main Lobby• 12:05 Board #45 at SW Park/
Columbia• 12:20 Arrive Multnomah
Village (Key Bank stop). Lunch in village for those who choose.
SW RideAbout ShuttleOffered in partnership with Ride Connection. Sign up at Ride Connection (503) 226-0700To/from Senior Center:Monday through Thursday8:30 - 10:00 AM pick up12:45 - 2:15 PM take homeJanuary Shopping Schedule9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
• 1-4 Grocery Outlet or Target
• 1-5 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New Seasons
• 1-6 Safeway or Dollar Tree• 1-11 Costco or Winco• 1-12 Value Village or Joann
Fabrics• 1-13 Raleigh Hills Fred
Meyer or New Seasons• 1-18 No shopping trip.
Neighborhood House closed.• 1-19 Burlingame Fred
Meyer or Barbur World Foods
• 1-20 Walmart or Winco• 1-25 Thriftway• 1-26 Trader Joe's or
Beaverton Fred Meyer• 1-27 Neighborhood House
Food Box Program Site (3445 SW Moss Street)
Not a Place but a Plan for Remaining Independent in Your Home
invites you an introductory talk on
The Village Movement in SW PortlandSaturday, January 9, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pmSt. Luke’s Lutheran Church
4595 SW California St, Portland(The meeting will be held in the lower level off of the Vermont St. entrance)
Free of charge, no RSVP needed. Bring a neighbor!live a fully engaged rich life while staying in your own home
belong to a caring community of support-not a real estate developmentneighbor helping neighbor-being useful, making friends
River West Village is open to anyone 18+ Our parent organization is Villages NW, a 501c3 non-profit
For more information contact: [email protected]
Local anti-poverty organization Neighborhood House has many opportunities for those interested in helping others in the community through volunteer work. The agency serves a variety of community needs, creating a wide range of options for volunteers to find meaningful ways to serve. Students who need to complete community service for school can also find volunteer opportunities to help them fulfill their requirements.
Neighborhood House is seeking volunteers to get involved with the agency’s Emergency Food Box Program, early education and afterschool programs, adult education and senior transportation services.
The agency particularly needs volunteers for the following positions:
Afterschool Program Assistant or Tutoring opportunities. Volunteers must be proficient at math, science or literacy and enjoy working with youth in Neighborhood House’s after school activities and homework clubs. Tutor training is provided.
Emergency Food Box Assistance. Volunteers help families get the food they need by serving in the Emergency Food Box Programs. Food pick
up, organizing inventory, and distribution to participants are some ways assistance is needed. Schedules are flexible; some early morning and evening hours are available.
Front Desk Reception and Office Assistance. Volunteers can provide receptionist support by greeting and directing visitors at the Neighborhood House Senior Center.
Event Planning. This new position is for volunteers looking for opportunities to use their creative talents and communication skills in collaboration with the Neighborhood House Development team to support upcoming events such as the annual spring auction.
Serve Hot Dinners at a local Homeless Shelter. Neighborhood House is organizing volunteer groups to provide a hot dinner at the Jerome Sears Temporary Shelter on the second Sunday of every month through April. The next event will be on January 10.
For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities at Neighborhood House, contact Jimmy DeBiasi Community Involvement Specialist at 503-246-1663 x2117, or email [email protected].
Neighborhood House Offers Many Options for Volunteer Service Invites SW Neighbors to Start the New Year by Giving Back to the Community
Volunteers at the Neighborhood House Emergency Food Box Program with Program Assistant Saalim Saalim (right) both serve and find
community through their service.
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January 2016 calendar for southwest Portland
The January walk will be led by Dave Manville. From Wilson High School, we will take SW Urban Trails #3 to Multnomah Village and into Maplewood. Then we will cross Hayhurst on part of the proposed Red Electric Trail before returning to Wilson High School. The walk will be 5.8 miles with 300 feet elevation gain.
Meet behind the bleachers at Wilson High School (SW Sunset Blvd. and
SW Capitol Highway) and be ready to go at 9:00 am. Bring a snack and water and dress for the weather. Well behaved dogs are allowed. They must be on leash. For health reasons, there is no smoking on SW Trails walks.
For more information or to volunteer to lead a future walk in your neighbor-hood, contact Sharon Fekety, [email protected].
Co-sponsored by SW Trails PDX and Hillsdale Neighborhood Association
SW Urban Trails WalkSaturday, January 9th, 9:00 am
Saturday, February 6, 2016, 9am-Noon
January 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 28 29 30 31 1SWNI Office Closed
210:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
3 4 56:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead
66:30 PM Hillsdale Board6:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Collins View
75:30 PM Spring Garden Park Community Gathering6:00 PM Comp Plan hearing7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers
8 99:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
1010:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market
119:00 AM SW Corridor1:00 PM SWNI Equity and Inclusion6:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Hayhurst7:00 PM Ashcreek
1212:00 PM SP Riverbak7:00 PM Markham7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Arnold Creek
139:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party6:30 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Crestwood
149:00 AM SW Trails PDX Work Party3:00 PM Hearing: River View Natural Area6:00 PM SPNA Comm/Equi-ty/Parks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM West Portland Park7:30 PM South Burlingame
155:00 PM Neighborhood Small Grant deadline
169:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM South Portland Riverbank Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
179:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party
18SWNI Office Closed
196:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:15 PM SWNI Land Use
206:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM SW Hills Residen-tial League7:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion7:00 PM SWNI Executive
217:00 PM SWNI Schools
22 239:00 AM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council Plant Prop-agation10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
2410:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market
257:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions
267:00 PM Far Southwest7:00 PM Maplewood Board
277:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park7:00 PM SWNI Board
28 29 309:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park
3112:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council Plant Prop-agation
1 26:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead
36:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM Hillsdale
47:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers
5 610:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
27 28 29 30 31 1SWNI Office Closed
210:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
3 4 56:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead
66:30 PM Hillsdale Board6:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Collins View
75:30 PM Spring Garden Park Community Gathering6:00 PM Comp Plan hearing7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers
8 99:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
1010:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market
119:00 AM SW Corridor1:00 PM SWNI Equity and Inclusion6:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Hayhurst7:00 PM Ashcreek
1212:00 PM SP Riverbak7:00 PM Markham7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Arnold Creek
139:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party6:30 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Crestwood
149:00 AM SW Trails PDX Work Party3:00 PM Hearing: River View Natural Area6:00 PM SPNA Comm/Equi-ty/Parks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM West Portland Park7:30 PM South Burlingame
155:00 PM Neighborhood Small Grant deadline
169:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party9:00 AM South Portland Riverbank Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
179:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party
18SWNI Office Closed
196:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:15 PM SWNI Land Use
206:00 PM SWNI Finance6:30 PM SW Hills Residen-tial League7:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion7:00 PM SWNI Executive
217:00 PM SWNI Schools
22 239:00 AM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council Plant Prop-agation10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
2410:00 AM Hillsdale Farmers Market
257:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions
267:00 PM Far Southwest7:00 PM Maplewood Board
277:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park7:00 PM SWNI Board
28 29 309:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party9:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park
3112:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council Plant Prop-agation
1 26:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead
36:30 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Collins View7:00 PM Hillsdale
47:00 PM SWNI Public Safety7:00 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers
5 610:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party
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Open HouseJanuary 28th • 5 to 7 pm
Parents & Preschool Children—You’re Invited!
Meet our teachers and learn what Little Artists Preschool is all about while your child explores the classroom, creates
art, and makes new friends. No reservations required.
Little Artists Preschool 7740 SW Capitol Hwy. Multnomah Arts Center (Cottages 1 & 2)
An Arts-Based Preschool Exclusive to Multnomah Arts Center
Weather contingency: All meetings cancelled if Portland Public Schools are closed. The SWNI office will be open if possible. If you are unable to reach us, as a backup number you can call the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) at 503-823-4519.