Your Neighborhood Association (pg 4-9): • 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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Many streets in southwest Portland don’t have the sidewalks or bike paths needed to walk or bike safely to key destinations such as shops, schools and bus stops in our neighborhoods. Many streets don’t have infrastructure to properly convey the flow of stormwater without causing erosion and flooding. Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. (SWNI) volunteers advocate for infrastructure improvements but city officials tell us it’s too expensive or the timing isn’t right. Too often they blame the problem on decisions that were made years ago that did not require developers to build street improvements.

SWNI’s Transportation, Land Use and Watershed committees are organizing a Street and Stormwater Summit to create open and on-going dialogue with city staff around the needs and opportunities of the transportation

and stormwater systems in southwest Portland. Building off the success of the recent Tryon-Stephens Creek Headwaters Neighborhood Street Plan, the summit is a first step toward developing a Stormwater System Plan and funding construction of the much-needed stormwater conveyance infrastructure as well as sidewalks and bike paths on key streets. In particular, the Portland bureaus of Environmental Services (BES) and Transportation (PBOT) need to gain a better understanding of citizen expectations for improving the right-of-way within city streets to meet transportation as well as water quality needs.

We want the City to work as a whole in solving problems. For example, the SWNI Watershed Committee is working on a stormwater reporting tool to help BES understand specific stormwater trouble spots, similar to the existing PDX Reporter and

823-SAFE reporting tools. BES and PBOT have signed a Charter to begin working more closely together, and the Summit will provide an opportunity for members of the three SWNI committees and others to talk with key city staff about street improvement projects in our neighborhoods, what works well and how future projects could be improved.

Please join us on Thursday, September 29, 7pm at Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway, Room 30. Bring your questions and suggestions about street safety and stormwater erosion issues. For more information or a draft agenda contact Marianne Fitzgerald at fitzgerald.marianne@gmail.com, or (503) 246-1847.

Find resources to help you managing stormwater at home in this newspaper's Watershed section, page 11.

Portland Street and Stormwater SummitPlanned for Thursday, September 29, 7pm

by Marianne Fitzgerald, Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. volunteer

SW Corridor Open House

PORTLANDPARKS.ORGCommissioner Amanda Fritz

Director Mike Abbaté

All Are Welcome!

For more information contact Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong, Elizabeth.Kennedy-Wong@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-5113.

Project information: portlandoregon.gov/parks/67420

SPRING GARDEN PARKCommunity GatheringTUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 20

5:30pm - 7:30pmLocation: Spring Garden Park

(Between SW Spring Garden St & SW Dolph Ct)

We are seeking additional feedback on the design options for the gathering area

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will provide translation, reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services/alternative formats to persons with

disabilities. For accommodations, translations, complaints, and additional information, contact Art Hendricks at art.hendricks@portlandoregon.gov, use City TTY 503‐823‐6868, or Oregon Relay Service: 711.

In September the Southwest Corridor project will enter its next phase of project study. Here’s what you need to know to stay engaged.

Southwest CorridorOpen HouseSeptember 226:00 – 8:00 pm

Wilson High School Cafeteria1151 SW Vermont

What’s next for the Southwest Corridor Plan?

Beginning this fall the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project will enter a 12-15 month federally-required environmental review process to produce a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). A DEIS is a detailed study of the positive and negative impacts that a proposed project could have on the built and natural environments, and also recommends strategies for minimizing or avoiding adverse impacts. The DEIS studies the impacts of the remaining light rail alignment options and also pedestrian, bicycle and roadway projects that could be constructed with the light rail project.

The environmental review will begin with a “Public Scoping Period” in late August-September, with detailed analysis to begin by the end of the year. Release of the DEIS for public comment

is anticipated for the end of 2017, with a public comment period in early 2018.What is a “DEIS Scoping Period?”

A Scoping Period is the opportunity for the public and government agencies to provide input on what to study in the DEIS. The project team will release a packet of information that describes the:• project’s background, including its

purpose and need• light rail, bicycle, pedestrian and

road projects proposed for study in the DEIS

• types of positive and negative impacts the DEIS will assess (for example: air and water quality, traffic impacts, property impacts, ridership projections)

• environmental review process and timelineThe public will be able to comment

on this information online, at a public Scoping Open House to be held September 22nd, 6-8 pm at Wilson High School, or in writing. The Scoping Period specifically seeks feedback on:• Has the project identified the

right alignment choices and bike/pedestrian/road projects to study during the DEIS? Are there changes to the project Purpose & Need for the Southwest Corridor Steering Committee to consider?

• Has the project identified the right impacts to study during the DEIS? Are there additional issues or locations of concern you would like the project team to evaluate or consider? How should these impacts be studied?

Noelle Dobson,Metro, noelle.dobson@oregonmetro.gov

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In Our Neighborhood

The City Council presents Spirit of Portland Awards each year to individuals and groups who make a difference to the greater community. Please nominate an individual, business, organization, neighborhood or business association that has created a project, service or event that has helped Portland shine!

www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/29024

Spirit of Portland awards ceremony date:Tuesday, December 13, 2016

6:00 to 8:30 pmPlace TBD

How do I nominate someone?Step One: Complete the nomination

form for the organization or individual you want to nominate. Nomination form is available on the website (see above).

Step Two: Submit a one to two page narrative describing how your nominee exemplifies any of the categories and attach it to this nomination form. Use a 12-point font or greater. The Selection Committee will not review additional pages.

Step Three: Submit form with your narrative to the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, please see contact information below.

Award recipients will be chosen based on the following Awards categories:Outstanding Individual Leadership Awards• Community Leader of the Year (2

awards)• Young Leader of the Year (1 award)• City Employee of the Year (1 award)• Outstanding Organization

Leadership Awards• Community Group/Organization of

the Year (1 award)• Neighborhood Association of the

Year (1 award)• Business of the Year (1 award)• Business District Association of the

Year (1 award)Outstanding Individual or Organization Leadership Awards• Equity in Practice Partnership of the

Year (1 award)• Making a Difference Award (1

award)• Sandy Diedrich Environmental

Stewardship of the Year (1 award)Deadline for submitting nominations is 4 pm, Monday, September 26. Send completed nomination forms to:Office of Neighborhood InvolvementAttn: SOP4747 E Burnside StreetPortland, Oregon 97215Email:spiritofportland@portlandoregon.govFax: 503-823-2909QuestionsMarco Mejia: 503-823-3093 or marco.mejia@portlandoregon.gov

2016 Spirit of Portland awardsNominations now being accepted through Monday, Sept. 26

Early Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan

This fall, City Council will hold work sessions and hearings on the Composite Zoning package of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Early Implementation projects. What is Early Implementation?

The Early Implementation projects update the City’s zoning map and code to carry out the 2035 Comprehensive Plan goals, policies and map designations that were adopted by City Council in June. All of the Early Implementation projects are now combined into a single Composite Zoning Map and a single Zoning Code proposal.How can I learn more?• Owners of property affected by the

proposed changes will receive official notices of the proposal for their property in early September.

• The Composite Zoning Map will also be available for viewing in early September, both through the Map App and in PDFs posted online. Visit www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/pdxcompplan

• Call the Comprehensive Plan helpline at 503-823-0195 or send an email to compositezoning@portlandoregon.gov.

• Attend a drop-in hours event and talk to planning staff one-on-one. There will be no formal presentation, and staff cannot accept testimony. The Southwest drop-in hours will be September 27, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library. See the calendar at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/58191 for the current schedule of drop-in hours, which are not area-specific.

• Attend or watch recordings of Council briefings at which staff will present and answer questions about the proposed changes. Video links are available at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/28258 .

Council Work SessionsAlong with public hearings about the

Early Implementation project, Council will hold several work sessions to discuss issues related to the Composite Zoning package. The following are tentative dates for work sessions this fall. All meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. Check the Council website for the most current schedule at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/article/378315. • Tuesday, September 13, 9:30 - 10:30

am • Thursday, September 15, 2:00 - 4:00

pm

• Tuesday, September 20, 9:30 - 10:30 am

• Tuesday, October 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Tuesday, November 22, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

How can I provide testimony?Portlanders can provide testimony

to City Council through the Map App at https://www.portlandmaps.com/bps/mapapp/ , by email or letter, or in person at a public hearing. Check the Auditor’s website to learn how to provide testimony to City Council (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/26997)

City Council hearings on the Recommended Draft Zoning Map and Zoning Code changes are tentatively scheduled for September 28, October 6 and October 13, 2016, at 2 p.m. Check the City Council calendar to confirm dates, times and location of hearings (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/article/378315). What is NOT included in the Early Implementation package?

Residential Infill Project - The Residential Infill Project is addressing the scale and design of new houses and home additions, as well as determining where new houses on narrow lots would be allowed. The project has concluded early outreach on concepts, and draft code will be released in 2017. Public hearings on the proposal before the Planning and Sustainability Commission and City Council will follow. Learn more at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/infill .

Inclusionary Housing Zoning Code Project - Following the state’s partial lifting of the ban on inclusionary zoning, staff at the Housing Bureau and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability are working on developing programmatic and code change proposals. Draft recommendations are expected to be released in September. Learn more at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/71274.

Design Overlay Zone Assessment (DOZA) Project - The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) are guiding a consultant’s assessment of Portland’s Design Overlay zone. The project will assess how the tools that carry out the d-overlay affect the outcomes for discretionary and nondiscretionary reviews. The final recommendations are expected to be released at the end of 2016. Learn more at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/doza.

Sara Wright, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, sara.wright@portlandoregon.gov

What doesn’t happen during the Scoping Period?

No decisions about final alignment choices or station locations will be made during the Scoping Period this fall. For example, the decision about whether to run the light rail alignment on Barbur Blvd. or Naito Parkway south of downtown Portland will not be made during the Scoping Period. This and other final alignment decisions will be made after release of and public comment on the DEIS and will be part of the recommended Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) to be approved by the project steering committee in 2018. What happened in the last phase?

During the Southwest Corridor Plan Refinement Phase from fall 2014-June 2016 several important decisions were made to narrow the possible transit alignment options and to select light rail instead of bus rapid transit as the best high capacity transit mode for the alignment. Alignment options removed during the Refinement Phase included three potential underground transit tunnels to Marquam Hill, Hillsdale town center, and the PCC Sylvania campus. Other adjustments to alignment options were made in and around downtown Tigard. The steering committee also set the preferred terminus—or end point—of the light rail project at Bridgeport Village, removing an extension into downtown Tualatin.

During the Refinement Phase project partners and public stakeholders continued to refine the set of bicycle, pedestrian and road projects that will contribute to improving transportation mobility and safety throughout the corridor. Some of these bicycle, pedestrian and road projects will be studied in the upcoming Draft Environmental Impact Statement, while the project team will continue seeking funding opportunities for the other projects.

Read the Proposed Range of Alternative for Environmental Review to view maps that illustrate the decisions regarding the light rail alignment and bicycle, pedestrian and roadway projects during the Refinement Phase.

What is the difference between the Southwest Corridor Plan and the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project?

In 2013, regional leaders adopted the Southwest Corridor Plan Shared

Investment Strategy that identified five critical strategies:• Invest in local transit service and

high capacity transit• Invest in roadways and active

transportation• Invest in parks, trails and nature• Consider new regulations and

policies, and develop incentives to promote private investment consistent with community vision

• Develop a collaborative funding strategy for the Southwest Corridor PlanThis Plan continues to be the guiding

framework that local agency, business and community partners are pursuing to support local land use visions and improve transportation choices and safety for all users.

The Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project that will enter the federal environmental review process this fall will focus on the components of the Southwest Corridor Plan that are specific to designing and constructing a light rail project and those bicycle, pedestrian and roadway projects that are critical to providing safe and reliable access to the light rail line. While a majority of the work during the next 12-15 months will focus on the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project, partners will also continue to work on strategies to implement the comprehensive set of goals and strategies outlined in the 2013 Southwest Corridor Plan Shared Investment Strategy.How can I continue to be involved?

This August and September there will be online and in person opportunities to provide feedback during the DEIS Scoping Period—exact meeting dates and locations are being determined and will be announced via email, social media and on the project website at www.swcorridorplan.org. Throughout 2017, the project team will continue to reach out for input on focused project issues, such as station area planning. When the DEIS technical analysis is complete at the end of 2017 the public will have multiple opportunities to provide feedback and recommendations that will help determine the project’s Locally Preferred Alternative, which is the final selection of the light rail alignment, terminus and station locations. If you have questions or want to learn more, contact swcorridorplan@oregonmetro.gov.

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Early in August I spent several days in various emergency rooms with a very good friend trying to find out what was going on with his system. At ninety years of age, there were always more questions than answers, so the quest for answers went on.

At the Veterans Hospital we were greeted with caring people, who after our appointment and as we were about to leave, came out to the car to suggest ways that they, and myself, could help this veteran of World War II. Our next stop was to the ER, where the process began again on a new track. Within three hours he was admitted, blood tests had been done, x-rays completed, and

a team of medical professionals were at work finding and making progress in providing help to this man.

The first night we had seen no less than six doctors, a stream of nurses, and students who all were going out of their way to make him comfortable and feel great. The support made his hospital stay wonderful, yet this is not all the story to be told.

They acted as a team, not as individuals. They gave everything they could to this man. Never once did I hear, “I am doing everything I can for him.” They always made the comment we or the team is doing our best for these people who gave so much to the country.

SWNI is like this team of professionals. Always going out of the way to provide for the neighborhoods we represent, with knowledge, support, and finding other resources that can be of use to the people we represent. It became very clear to me that the SWNI team provides so much to the community, yet it is very rare that we hear the word “I did this”. You will hear we did this as a group.

So once again the word Team is not spelled with an “I.”

PS. This veteran will be celebrating his birthday this week. He may not be able to eat his cake but he can thank the team who has helped him live another day.

Sam's Corner

Sam Pearson, president,Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc.

sfpjr1@gmail.com

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 sylvia@swni.org.

SWNI staff: Sylvia Bogert, Executive Director; Program Coordinator (Open); 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; John Gibbon, 1st Vice President; Fran Laird, 2nd Vice President; Carol Porto, Secretary; and Lee Buhler, Treasurer.

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This event is open to the public. No RSVP required. Please contact Celina Baguiao at 971.722.4339 or celina.baguiao@pcc.edu with any questions.

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Thursday, September 15 Introduction and Orientation ◆ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Friday, September 16 Visioning Refinement and Summary ◆ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Save-the-DateSWNI Fall Cleanup

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Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 6:15 pm Next General Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 pm

Stephenson Elementary School, 2627 SW Stephenson St. Grethe Larson and Debbie Griffin, President@arnoldcreek.org

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Arnold Creek

Neighborhood Reports

BridlemileNext Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm

Next General Meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 pm All meetings at Bridlemile Elementary School 4300 SW 47th Drive

David Stein, bridlemilenaboard@swni.org http://bridlemile.swni.org

AshcreekNext Meeting: Monday, September 12, 7:00-8:30 pm

Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Dean Smith, smithd1111@comcast.net, 503-351-0521

http://ashcreek.swni.org

Boundary change compromise proposedAshcreek members approved a compromise to proposed boundary changes with the Multnomah neighborhood last month, requesting that MNA agree to cede an area north of Garden Home Road and west of SW 45th to Ashcreek in return for Ashcreek agreeing that areas east of Woods Park to SW Capitol Highway be moved to Multnomah.

The compromise offer will be reviewed by MNA at its Sept. 13 meeting. A larger area west of SW 45th had been proposed earlier.

Meanwhile, Ashcreek voted in favor of a boundary change with Crestwood that would move areas of Ashcreek south of Taylors Ferry to Crestwood and an area of Crestwood north of Taylors Ferry to Ashcreek. Crestwood has indicated support for that change.

In order to be finalized, all three neighborhood associations would need to formally amend their respective

bylaws, which requires additional notice to their members. So, any action taken in September will likely require another vote of the associations later.

The proposals for boundary changes were discussed by the three neighborhoods as a way to clean up irregular boundary lines and make representation of neighborhood areas more appropriate and clear.New ANA committees formed

Ashcreek formed two new committees recently – a Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) committee and a Communications committee.

Leading the neighborhood’s NET efforts are Dave Manville and Jack Klinker. They already have recruited 17 members to look into neighborhood emergency and disaster response.

Chairing Ashcreek’s Communications committee, which works with a new SWNI standing committee on communications, is Michael Kisor.

A big thank you goes out to all of our community partners for their assistance with both National Night Out on August 2nd and Movies in the Park on August 26th. It was a big month and we could not have done it alone. Meridian Trust Real Estate Services, Sweet Pickles Designs, Bridlemile Foundation, Aubrey Holt of State Farm, The Beat Goes On Marching Band, SW Trails, Dairy Hill, and our own Bridlemile Neighborhood Association Board all came together to put on two great summer events. Over 200 people attended the National Night Out and enjoyed a wonderful night in the park.

With the return of school comes regular meetings. These meetings are open to anyone who is interested and we hope to see some new faces. As of mid-August we are working on securing representatives from PBOT (Portland Bureau of Transportation) for our September 14th meeting who will provide us with information and an opportunity to provide feedback on a number of transportation projects that are in progress or being planned over the next year. If you have driven on Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy you likely saw one of them in the form of photo radar and many new signs that have been

posted as a result of these cameras.

Photo radar speed cameras are here. In case you skimmed through the last paragraph, PBOT has installed photo radar on Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. This is only the first of several planned projects to calm traffic and improve safety for all road users. We will be sending out an agenda for this meeting as part of our monthly e-mail newsletter, to stay in the

loop about this and other developments within the neighborhood please sign up for our newsletter by visiting swni.org/bridlemile.

Albert Kelly Park has some play equipment that is currently fenced off due to concerns about lead-based paint. Portland Parks & Recreation (PPR) is waiting for a report from their Certified Lead Risk Assessor on the available options with this equipment. PPR will continue to be in contact with Bridlemile about this development as information is available and we will pass that along, for more information please go to www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/LeadPaintControl.

CrestwoodNext Meeting: Wednesday, September 14, 7:00 pm

West Portland United Methodist Church library, 4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road Chair Tony Hansen, Vice-Chair John Prouty

CrestwoodNABoard@gmail.com, 503-246-7366 http://crestwood.swni.org

Thank you to everyone that made our National Night Out Party at Dickinson Park such a huge success. Mojo Holler, just back from South by Southwest, rocked the park; our SWNI NET Team provided some useful information on emergency preparedness; and all enjoyed the ice cream and other delicious goodies! Personally, I loved the opportunity to meet more of my neighbors and can’t wait for next year. Thanks guys!

Want more opportunities to get involved in your local community?

Crestwood’s next bimonthly meeting will be in September, where we will be addressing:

• Committee Reports (Transportation, Land Use, Parks, Crime Prevention)

• Strategic Direction and Action Plan for 2016

• Boundary Change Proposal• Neighborhood needs and concerns

We currently have an opening for a board member, if you would like to get more involved, we’d love to meet you. Even if you are not able to become a board member, your input is important to the decisions we make, and are most welcome!

We hope to see everyone at our next meeting, September 14th!

Successful National Night Out. Arnold Creek’s National Night Out (NNO) was a HUGE success! The neighborhood came out in record numbers to enjoy ice cream sponsored by New Seasons, emergency preparedness information in the NET Yurt, a raffle for emergency preparedness starter kits, SAM-E the Clown, face painting, live music by Billy Hagan, as well as a visit by Commissioner Amanda Fritz. Attendees received information on Friends of Tryon Creek, advice from a master gardener, and a map of neighborhood walks. Pet owners received treats from Mud Bay, Compass Veterinary Clinic stopped by, and three police cars visited. KGW news interviewed many of the guests and aired a segment. A good time was had by all! Way to go ACNA NNO!!!

We also got a great start raising money for our ACNA Sign Caps project and displayed some of our new lawn signs. Information explaining the Sign Caps project and the Fred Meyer Community Rewards matching program is available on our website, arnoldcreek.org.

Thanks to all the adult volunteers, our local girl scouts and face painters, who made NNO a great event. Many sponsors have already committed to attending again next year. We are looking forward to adding more events to the 2017 NNO.

The September meeting will feature a presentation by Mark Wells discussing the Neighborhood Watch program and Crime Prevention tips. Also Pacific Evergreen Homes will do a short presentation regarding a proposed new development off Orchard Hill Road.

If you have questions on the ACNA Sign Cap program, contact Linda Lawson at lindalawson1@aol.com. Questions on the Fred Meyer Rewards card program should be directed to Debbie Griffin at president@arnoldcreek.org .

Tentative plans for the October Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association meeting include a presentation by

Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) on Fixing Our Streets (gas tax funded) projects in our neighborhood.

Crestwood National Night Oout in Dickinson Park. Photo by Sara Freedman

NNO photos by Claire Coleman Evans

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Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm Riverdale High School, 9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.

Jim Diamond, jimd@linfield.edu www.collinsview.org and collinsview.nextdoor.com

Collins View

The 2016 Neighborhood-Lewis and Clark Picnic was a happy and fun success. The neighborhood really appreciates co-host Lewis and Clark’s hospitality for making available the gorgeous site, its generosity for funding the lifeguards, bartender and catered beverages, and the organizational prowess for the extraordinarily smooth venue set-up. The neighborhood needs to know how much Lewis and Clark contributes to this gracious and fun event.

An officer from Portland Police Central District and a crew from our Fire Station #10 stopped by for a visit and chat. We said, "We know what you do for us. What can WE DO FOR YOU?"

The cop said "Wow. No one ever asked that question before."

HMMM. Any suggestions here?A fireman said "ACCESS!!! ...We take

this [42 ft] truck out on every call. If you build a wall next to your driveway, we can't get in. If you plant a tree that will grow big next to your driveway, we can't get in. Parking both sides on your narrow streets denies us access..."

Heads up. Words to heed.Another grove of big mature trees

has been cut down on a Collins View property with no posted permit or advance notice to neighbors by either property owner or by the city. This is at least the third egregious violation of the “Tree Code” in the past year in our neighborhood alone. “Stumptown” to Macadam indeed. It is a tragedy for our iconic city and a travesty of our vaunted environmental advocacy. If the City wants any citizen support for its emphasis on infill and increased density it needs to immediately improve, clarify, publicize, and rigorously enforce the Tree Code. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/trees/article/507996. From the first paragraph of that site: “…Community members complained that the City’s tree regulations were confusing and did not adequately preserve and protect trees, particularly large trees and tree groves…” is absolutely unchanged. Without rigorous publicity and notification, the specter of discriminatory and selective enforcement haunts all our neighborhoods’ development.Submitted by Maryellen Read, Secretary, CVNA and Jim Diamond, Chair, CVNA

No regular meetings for the balance of 2016 Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 7:00 pm

Comfort Suites, 11340 SW 60th Avenue (at Barbur) George Vranas, george@farswpdx.org, 503-724-4011

www.farswpdx.org

Far Southwest

This has been a quiet period in the FSW neighborhood. Some folks are on vacation, and others are taking thae family to the coast or other nearby locations during the warm and mostly sunny days of August. Others are enjoying their gardens or the amenities our city has to offer. A number of new families, who have purchased homes here, are settling in. One property, newly built, on SW Haines Street, has finally been completed after many months. It was built on a large lot being subdivided into three good-sized housing lots. New residents have moved into the completed one-story house and work should begin shortly on the second home.

SW Portland residents are facing two major projects in the coming months: 1.-the citywide Residential Infill Project (RIP), which is a response to expected population growth from now until 2035, and the need for suitable, affordable housing for the new residents who will be settling here. 2.-the SW Corridor Plan which, if enacted, will provide a light rail connection between downtown and Bridgeport-Tualatin, including new stations and improved pedestrian and bicycle connections.

The RIP project asked residents to answer a questionnaire and comment on the project by August 15th, and we hope that folks from our neighborhood have responded. Residents living on the north and northeastern parts of Far Southwest, close to Barbur Blvd., may face zoning

changes and attempts to increase density in these areas. For more information see: www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/infill.

Starting this fall, SW Corridor planners will begin the federally required environmental review process and release a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) by end 2017. During late August and September, the SWC Steering Committee will begin a public scoping period giving people a chance to comment on the project, including alignments and road, bicycle and pedestrian route improvements. Your comments will be used to prepare the DEIS. There will be an open house at Wilson HS on September 22nd, where you can learn more and comment. Residents can keep up with this project by checking out www.swcorridorplan.org.

Far Southwest and adjacent areas seem to be facing a particularly effective pack of coyotes at present. One den exists on the PCC campus, and numbers of cats and small dogs have gone missing recently. Coyotes are common, and their numbers go up and down over the year. They are content because they clearly have found suitable sources of food. It is vital that owners monitor their cats and small dogs carefully, particularly at night and early morning. Make sure that children do not leave doors and gates open so that pets get out. Do not leave pet food outside, and make sure trash is secure.

HayhurstNext Meeting: Monday, September 12, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Hayhurst School, 5037 SW Iowa St. Janet Hawkins, janetchawkins@msn.com, 503-244-7703

http://hayhurst.swni.org

Neighborhood National Night Out Event a SuccessWe would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Alpenrose Dairy who once again hosted this year's Hayhurst’s National Night Out event! We had nearly 400 Hayhurst neighborhood residents turn out to enjoy the dairy's beautiful setting and get to know their neighbors. We also had a delicious dessert potluck and Alpenrose provided free ice cream to everyone. We know we had nearly 400 participants, because Alpenrose served about 400 servings of ice cream! (We’re thinking a handful of teenagers went back twice.) This year is also Alpenrose’s 100th Anniversary in the dairy business, so we congratulate the Cadonau family for their generosity and neighborhood spirit.

Parfait Bassalé, musician and song writer, entertained everyone with his original music and beautiful guitar playing. Vermont Hills United Methodist Church provided free balloons for all the children and Portland Christian Center offered field games for children and youth. Information tables included the Neighborhood Emergency Team, SW Crime Prevention Office, SW Watershed Center, Friends of the Mounted Patrol, Hayhurst School, Master Recyclers, and Cedar Sinai Park.

The Portland Police Bureau’s Mounted Patrol were also present with their horses throughout our entire NNO event. Major and Diesel were our “horse

stars” for the evening, delighting all who came to pet and be close to them. The Portland Fire Bureau brought a large truck, which was fun for all the kids.

Finally, we should thank all the volunteers who helped with set-up and clean-up for the event. Your efforts were appreciated by all!Hayhurst NA Meeting - Monday, September 12:

Our September 2016 Hayhurst Neighborhood Association meeting agenda will include the following items:• Presentation by SW Watershed

Center• Land Use Issues, including proposed

SW 49th development• Safety on SW Vermont & Shattuck

Road • Transportation Committee Report• SWNI School Committee Report• National Night Out Debrief• Cedar Sinai Park Construction• Neighborhood Emergency Team

UpdateHayhurst NA meets on an every-

other-month basis. Our next Hayhurst Neighborhood Association Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday, September 12, 2016. Our meeting will take place at Hayhurst School. Hayhurst is located at 5037 SW Iowa Street.

Contact Hayhurst NA's Chair, Janet Hawkins, at janetchawkins@msn.com or (503) 244-7703, with any questions.

Left: Recently completed large single-story house on SW Haines in the Far Southwest neighborhood. The original lot was over 43 thousand square feet and is being subdivided in

three. Construction of the second house will begin soon. Photos by Goerge Vranas.

Engine #10 crew and police at CV NNO picnic on Lewis & Clark Campus.

Above and left: Hayhurst National Night Out photos.

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Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2201 SW Vermont St.

Robert Hamilton, robert@phww.org www.hna-pdx.com

Hillsdale

The Hillsdale Neighborhood Association sponsored a local night out on Wednesday, August 3rd at DeWitt Park. Don Baack and Barbara Bowers agreed to co-chair the event which turned out to be a welcoming community event. Tables and chairs were in place for diners, who had both contributed to a potluck meal and to those individuals who preferred to bring their own meal. Four SW Community Band members led by Kathy Ziebe provided music while, in the children’s area, Rianna Bowers and Tina Connolly entertained with face painting, and Halee made balloon animals. To one side of the park the Farmers’ Market had a booth showcasing Suncrest peaches ripe to the point of sweet perfection, and next

to them was a library booth where kids could have their picture taken with their favorite book character. The highlight of the evening was a visit from the park neighbor, Portland Fire Department, who invited kids and parents to stop by anytime for a visit and tour. They left red fire helmets behind that were spotted on many a child’s head. Throughout the evening the ongoing activities were interrupted to give away raffle prizes from Impulse Video, Dairy Hill Ice Cream, Food Front, Gigi’s and Paloma Clothing. As the evening unfolded it was clear that children, parents, and all others were having a good time. Thank you to all the helping hands for set up and take down that provided for everyone’s comfort.

HomesteadNext Meeting: (1st Tuesdays), September 6, 7:00 pm

OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, 707 SW Gaines (SW 6th Ave Dr. & Gaines St.), 3rd floor

Ed Fischer, homestead@swni.org www.HomesteadNA.org

The Homestead Neighborhood Association will meet September 6, 2016 at 7pm.Currently the agenda includes updates regarding• The Residential Infill Project

(allowing for increased density)• Marquam Hill Mechanized

Connector (from Barbur/Naito) to Terwilliger Boulevard

• Duniway Park ProjectDuniway Park Update

Homestead Board Member Liz Hinds met recently with Jamie English of Portland Parks and the Project Manager for the Duniway Park Project. Liz reviewed detailed construction drawings and the specs for this project. The drawings were very helpful in detailing just what is going on and assure us that the project is staying in line with what the Park Bureau shared with us recently. Liz will have further details to share at the September Meeting.Residential Infill Project

If you didn’t get a chance to take a look at the draft Residential Infill Project and submit your comments to the City, you still have time to learn more about this project and the plan to greatly increase density in the City. Homestead NA will have a representative at the September meeting from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to explain how the residential infill project impacts our neighborhood (multi-family housing in single family zones) and also how the

"inner ring" designation (also promoting density) came to encompass most of Marquam Hill.Another Fun Neighborhood Picnic

Our 2016 National Night Out and Picnic was a record breaker—over 100 (!) folks of all ages gathered from all over the neighborhood to share burgers, hotdogs, some great potluck dishes—and even a pull-apart birthday cake shared by Naomi Bloom!

Long-time supporter Kashi at Takahashi 2 provided a tray of delicious sushi; check out his sushi train in the Duniway Plaza shopping area at SW 5th and Caruthers. Thanks to The Feathered Nesst, a new and friendly neighborhood pub on Veterans Hospital Road which provided a generous gift certificate for one of our door prizes. Check them

out at http://www.featherednesst.com/home.html. Thanks to Lance and Curtis at the Shell Station for the parking facilities. We really appreciate the great support we get from these businesses: please stop by and have some sushi, try a tap at the Nesst, and call on the automotive expertise right in our neighborhood.

Thanks to OHSU for providing the tables and chairs, to chefs Bob Anderson, Jeff Schuh and Terry Egnor, to the many volunteers who helped set up and take down, to those who brought potluck dishes, and to those who carried our picnic invitations around the neighborhood. Jackie Phillips even had her 5 grandsons help out. Finally, we could not have done any of it without Susan Egnor and the support of Southwest Neighborhoods Inc. (SWNI) which provided paper goods, eating utensils, water cooler, signs, cones, printing, a variety of informational handouts and advice, nor without the support of the city’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement which sponsors National Night Out celebrations. See you all next year!Become a Member1. Attend a meeting and sign up to

become a member by checking the box on the sign-in sheet. -Or-

2. Fill out the online form at http://www.swni.org/homestead/membership

-OR-3. Email your request to be a member by

sending an email to homestead@swni.org -OR-

4. Mail a written request to: Homestead Neighborhood Association c/o Southwest Neighborhoods Inc., 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland, OR. 97219

National Night Out neighborhood picnic. Photo by Susan Egnor.

Next General Meeting (1st Tuesdays): Tuesday, September 6, 6:45 pm Next Board Meeting (4th Tuesdays): Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 pm

All meetings at Maplewood Coffee and Tea, 5206 SW Custer St. maplewood@swni.org http://maplewood.swni.org

Maplewood

Maplewood NA does not have a general meeting in August instead we host a neighborhood event. This year it was a movie in the park, Star Wars the Force Awakens. Several hundred people came. Music by Rogue Bluegrass Band started at 7:00pm. Then the raffle winners were announced. The raffle was a success with many very happy winners. Amanda Fritz attended and spoke to the crowd about Portland Parks. The movie started at dusk. A big thank you to Michelle Mahan who chaired the MaNA Movie

in the Park committee and did a fantastic job, and to her volunteers. THANK YOU!

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 6, at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:45 at Maplewood Coffee and Tea, 5206 SW Custer St. Our agenda is posted on swni.org/Maplewood and check out our Facebook pages Maplewood Neighborhood Portland Oregon and Maplewood Neighbors PDX. Contact us at maplewood@swni.org for more information.

Everyone sat very still for the boa.Photo Michelle Mahan

We were told the tarantula is very fragile. Photo J. Gaddis

Above: Hillsdale NNO photos by Sara Freedman

People settling in to find their best seat

in the park. Photo by Jill

Gaddis.

PAGE 7SEPTEMBER 2016Neighborhood Reports

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School library, 10625 SW 35th Ave.

Donna Herron, President@MarkhamNeighborhood.com, (503) 452-0000 http://markham.swni.org

Markham

More than 130 Markham Neighborhood Association (MKNA) residents enjoyed the barbeque, potluck picnic, yard games and music mixed by Eric Levake at Marigold HydroPark on National Night Out, August 2nd.

Kyle Chisek, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Lisa Mosinski, Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) went before the City of Portland Council August 10th to obtain approval to negotiate and execute a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the project on SW 19th between Taylors Ferry Road and Marigold Street. MKNA Transportation Chair, Jeff Monahan and President, Donna Herron attended. The completed project will provide “access to transit on SW Taylors Ferry; safety and access for pedestrians, bicyclists and school children through Safe Routes to School; accessibility for seniors, those using mobility devices, and paratransit services; keep sediments out of the sensitive watersheds; reducing particulate and roadside pollution that remains in dirt and gravel and is spread into the air during dry summer months, and reduce flooding issues by effectively managing stormwater.” PBOT estimates the project costs between $500,000 to $600,000. “BES will share in the cost through the % for Green grant, and PBOT’s funds are budgeted in the “Out of the Mud” general funding.” Phil Richmond, MKNA Past President started this project while President and has acted as liaison between PBOT, BES & MKNA throughout the planning process. Phil also hosted a “Farewell to the Dirt road party” potluck celebration where he shared project maps and information with interested neighbors.

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, built in 1959 and located at SW Taylors Ferry Road and 25th Avenue closed its

doors and sold. Although details are sketchy at this time, rumors have it that Habitat for Humanity will be developing the property. A representative for the non-profit organization has agreed to attend MKNA’s next monthly meeting to share their plans for the property and answer questions.

Speed bumps anyone? Residents near SW 17th Avenue (between Spring Garden Road and Taylors Ferry Road) requested MKNA assistance to request speed bumps to reduce traffic speeds and increase safety. Neighbors are encouraged to attend MKNA’s next meeting to share their support or opposition for speed bumps.

For more information about the above issues and other hot topics in Markham Neighborhood, attend MKNA’s monthly meetings in person or join our live online meeting broadcasts. Instructions are posted at www.MarkhamNeighborhood.com.

All photos taken by Donna Herron

Above and right: National Night OutBelow: Farewell to the Dirt road party

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church

Marshall ParkNext Meeting: Thursday, September 8, 6:00 pm

Capitol Hill School room 113, 8401 SW 17th Ave Mike Charles, marshallparkna@yahoo.com, 503-244-6099

http://marshallpark.swni.org

On a pleasant summer evening, we had a very enjoyable National Night Out picnic in Marshall Park on August 2nd. Around 100 people showed up to chat with neighbors, gobble some hot dogs & chips, and slurp some ice cream. And Officer Caspar dropped by for a social visit.

The food was good, the people were happy, and the free raffle was very popular. Once again we had many wonderful donations from local businesses. Everyone eagerly checked their numbers as each winning ticket was drawn.

Later on, a huge fire truck arrived at the park. This was very impressive to all the kids who got to explore the fire truck. The adults were more impressed by the sight of two burly firemen wresting the port-a-loo off to one side so the massive truck could make it around the little circle at the end of 12th. Fortunately no one was inside the loo at the time, but things did get a little "stirred up" and the area became quite aromatic for a few minutes.

All kidding aside, let's remember the reason for National Night Out. It's good to get to know your neighbors, so you can look out for each other. A strong sense of community will improve the safety of the neighborhood. And when the zombie apocalypse occurs, you can help each other. So please make a point of getting to know your nearest neighbors this summer.

Big thanks to the wonderful volunteers who put this event together, especially those energetic maniacs who gathered items & donations, shopped, hauled, prepped, cooked, picked up and kept smiling throughout.

THANK YOU to all these fine area businesses who generously donated to the picnic and raffle --- Block and Board, Burlingame Bikes, Burlingame Starbucks, Central Bark, Portland Ice Cream Company, Portland Parks, Southwest Neighborhoods (SWNI), Tryon Creek Grill, Uncle John's Market and Pizza, and Timberline Creations.

Left: All Marshall Park NNO

photos by Mike Charles

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Neighbors should be aware that the new Comp Plan Policy 5.6, the innocuous sounding “Middle Housing” policy, drastically changes Portland zoning in a fundamental way. While the implementation details are still being worked out, the draft map shows that essentially all single-family residential zones (yellow areas on map) in the Multnomah Neighborhood will be developable as multi-unit and clustered residential buildings. As proposed, the implementation plan would allow multiple-family units (duplexes, triplexes, multiple ADUs, row houses, cluster houses, and apartments) in single-family residential zones.

This policy is being promoted to produce more affordable housing, but under State law, the City cannot require affordable housing unless there are more than 20 units being developed – thus affordable housing cannot be required in the case of “Middle Housing.” The experience in SF and Seattle shows that density does not result in affordability. The “Middle Housing” policy will result in more demolitions and the displacement of long-term residents.

When “Middle Housing” is combined with the exemption of development lots under 5,000 square feet from any tree code protections, we will lose tree canopy. With minimal to no parking requirements in the draft implementation, there will be more

demand for on-street parking and more congestion on our neighborhood streets. It is a lose-lose for Multnomah.

The Multnomah Neighborhood Association is filling an objection to Policy 5.6 to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. If you want to support the objection, please donate online at http://swni.org/MNAlandusefund, or mail in a check to SWNI, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, 97219, with "Multnomah Land Use Fund" on the memo line. Donations are tax deductible. If we are unsuccessful, the single-family areas in Multnomah will be zoned out.

The Parks Department is holding a meeting on September 20 to discuss the final design for Spring Garden Park. The options for the contentious northeast corner of the Park will be discussed. See the meeting announcement on page 1 for the meeting time and location. People need to attend to formulate the Park’s future design and process.

Mayor-elect Ted Wheeler’s Policy Manager Nathan Howard, will be our guest at the upcoming meeting on September 13th. It will be an opportunity to familiarize the incoming administration with the issues that concern us. Please attend to help establish a solid working relationship with the future Mayor.

Check out our new website www.DontRezoneUs.Org

Neighborhood Reports

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Room 30, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Carol McCarthy, mnachair@gmail.com http://multnomah.swni.org

Multnomah South BurlingameNext Meeting: Thursday, September 8, 7:00 pm

Capitol Hill Elementary School, 8401 SW 17th Ave. Robert Lennox, robertlennox.pdx@gmail.com

http://burlingame.swni.org

On August 2, South Burlingame Neighborhood Association hosted the annual National Night Out. It was a beautiful night and many of our neighbors came together for food, games and to meet our local police and firemen and women.

Our Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) was in attendance to share about emergency preparedness. It’s always a great reminder to have basic supplies on hand to be self-sufficient for at least a week following a regional emergency event.

A special thanks for the donations from our neighbors and businesses to help offset the cost of the face painter, snow cone machine rental, and miscellaneous supplies. These included raffle donors for free service vouchers/gift cards and giveaways. Please thank them for their generosity with your patronage. The donors included the following: Hoot-n-Annie Children's Resale, Chez Jose,

Barbur Optometric Clinic, Burlingame Family Dentistry, Burlingame Shoe Repair, Burlingame Starbucks, Market of Choice, Lynn Pearson, Play and Chase Dog Day Care, Rosie's Barbur & Beauty, and Nancy Richman. Also thank you to Jim Leno for organizing the event and the support group at SWNI - Sylvia Bogert, Sara Freedman and everyone else at SWNI who helped with this event!

The board did not meet in August but will reconvene on September 8th at 7pm. I’m currently trying to schedule a guest speaker for this next meeting. I’m hoping to get someone to discuss specialty lawn mixes including drought tolerant and low maintenance lawns, or someone to speak to us about electric commuter bikes. I’m also taking suggestions for guest speakers for future meetings. If you have a suggestion for a speaker or ideas for future meetings, please drop me an email or give me a call.

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 8, 7:00 pm Jackson Middle School, 10625 SW 35th Ave.

Mike McNamara, mike@mcnamaraconsulting.net http://wpp.swni.org

West Portland Park

There are many reasons to love Portland and especially West Portland Park, so let’s count some of them!

1) The Trees! Our gorgeous and gigantic trees provide much needed shade in the summer and clean air year round. The sight of giant firs, pines, and spruces - and the wonderful shadows they produce - are the pillars of our beautiful neighborhood and frame our famous cotton candy sunsets. Speaking of which...

2) The views! Have you seen Mount Hood on a clear day? Well, there are many spots to do just that in West Portland Park - like from Vacuna and 45th. Wow. So many views steal our breath here, like the nightly summer show of a sunset bathed in brilliant oranges, pinks, and purples.

3) The places! From the Loll Wildood Natural Area (formerly called West Portland Park - our namesake) to Holly Farm Park - there are so many places that are neighborhood gems. That includes the amazing businesses that dot Capitol Highway and beyond. Take some time to get to know our local treasures, whether for a nature walk, park outing, book reading, coffee drinking, or even for a beer or meal!

4) The community! The passionate people and causes of West Portland Park are the lifeblood of our continued and

ongoing greatness. A keystone to that is the West Portland Park Neighborhood Association, which serves to keep the place we call home great and to make it ever better. Join us - we need your faces, voices, and ideas to continue making this neighborhood the best in southwest and Portland. At our last meeting, we had over 30 neighbors come to discuss the SW Corridor Plan which, given its potential impact on Capitol and Barbur, as well as with traffic and potential street improvements (or disruptions), is of the utmost importance for us. We’ll continue the conversation forward with more insight from the players at Metro, and - this is important - highlight our opportunity to provide feedback that can actually shape the decisions to the streets we call home during the scoping period. Join us at Jackson Middle School, Thursday, September 8th at 7pm. Speaking of community...

5) Last, but not least, the Neighbors! Some of the best people in Portland - and the world! - live in our wondrous neighborhood and we’re lucky enough to call them neighbors. Take some time and get to know yours - in front, out back, to the side, across the street, and anywhere within the bounds of the place we call home and cherish: West Portland Park.

Thank you for being a neighbor - you are a huge reason why West Portland Park is such a great place.Multnomah National Night Out photos by Sara Freedman

South Burlingame National Night Out photos.

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Health and Safety Fair SuccessThanks to all who made the Health and Safety Fair a huge success. The fair was held on August 3 at Willamette Park and included live music by the Wicky Pickers. Vendors on hand were: Ross Island Grocery, Biketown, Peace Corps, Alliance for the Prevention of Gun Violence, Neighborhood Emergency Teams, Therapia Wellness Clinic, Hamburg Chiropractic Clinic, RiverWest Acupuncture, Functional Medicine LLC, National University of Natural Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, SW Trails, Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., South Portland Neighborhood Association, South Portland Business Association.Land Use Committee Update

On August 18, Prometheus Corporation presented initial plans for development on four city blocks along the river between the Spaghetti Factory and existing SoWa buildings to the north. Each block will have a 7-story building of 200–300 market rate apartments, with some parking included but less than one space per unit. The “pre-application conference” showed the basic site outline of each building but little detail about the external appearance. The riverfront greenway along this property will be completed per the City’s Willamette Greenway plan.

Speaking of the greenway, the missing link section just south of Spaghetti Factory has been opened. Tesla Motors showroom/service facility will occupy the former Benz Springs building and the building owner voluntarily

completed a basic greenway path along the riverbank.

The Land Use Committee of the South Portland Neighborhood Association meets the third Tuesday of the month and is open to the public. Meeting details can be found at swni.org/southportland.Be Prepared for Emergencies with NET Certification

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) are Portland residents trained by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) and the Portland Fire & Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. NET members are:1. Prepared to be self-sufficient for two weeks during any emergency2. Able to provide emergency assistance to their family and immediate neighbors3. Able to work within an emergency response team to save lives and property in their neighborhood4. Able to guide untrained volunteers who want to help others during a disaster

If you are interested in becoming NET certified, please plan to attend classes each Wednesday, September 14–November 16 from 6pm–9pm at Mirabella's Willamette Hall, as well as a final Saturday training located at 4800 NE 122nd Avenue on November 19. This final training is scheduled for 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

For questions about the program and/or how you can help South Waterfront emergency preparedness efforts, please contact Pete Collins: Pete@southwaterfront.com.PBOT Seeks Feedback on Transportation in Portland’s Central City

The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation launched its Central City Multimodal Project in August and through the following survey is asking people about how they travel, where they go, and what challenges they face while getting around in the Central City. It is the first step of a year-long public involvement process that will inform decision making on the multimodal infrastructure added to the area. To complete the survey, please visit:In English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CentralCityMPIn Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/ProyectoCCM

Neighborhood Reports

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 7:00 pm NCNM Radelt Hall, 2719 SW Kelly St.

Len Michon, SPNA1617@comcast.net, 503-224-9197 www.southportlandna.org

South Portland

South Portland Neighborhood Association Committee Meetings - Everyone welcome!Transportation/Parking Permit Committee:Tuesday, September 6, 6:00 pm (usually meets the day before the board meeting)Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW CorbettContact: Tom SoppeLand Use Committee:Tuesday, September 20, 6:00 pm (usually meets the 3rd Tuesday)Radelet Hall , Northwest College of Natural Medicine, 2719 SW Kelly St.Contact: Jim Gardner (503) 227-2096, landuse@southportlandna.orgCommunications/Equity/Parks Committees:Thursday, September 8, 6:00 pm (usually meets the 2nd Thursday)Ross Island Grocery, 3502 SW CorbettContact: Laura Campos-Gleason (503) 241-4933 or Brian Ridder (503) 206-4069

Southwest Hills Residential LeagueNext Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 21, 7:00-8:30 pm

Ascension Episcopal Parish, 1823 SW Spring Street. Nancy Seton, nancyseton@comcast.net, 503-224-3840

www.swhrl.org

SWHRL August 7 Party in the Park a SuccessWe had a great time at our annual "Party in the Park" on Sunday, August 7, in spite of missing the Strohecker's BBQ contributions! We served lemonade, popcorn and cookies, and the Chambers Family Ice Cream truck came by with frozen treats to purchase. There were information tables for NET (Neighborhood Emergency Team), recycling, earthquake retrofitting. Local totem pole artist Ray Losey and others hosted a display with a photo simulation of how one of his totem poles would look at the SWHRL Vista Spring Restoration Site.

New and popular were croquet and Bocce Ball. Even the Fire Department participated. For the children there was face painting, and the 1st Annual SWHRL Kids' Market where kids offered their own handmade crafts to sell - succulent arrangements, bracelets, paintings and origami gift cards were delightful!

Ainsworth Fall Garden TourPortland Garden Tour | WestSeptember 11, 201611am - 4pm$30 per ticket

Tour five private gardens in Portland's beautiful West Hills. All proceeds benefit Ainsworth Elementary School PTA. Purchase tickets at www.portlandgardentour.com or at Zupan's Market on Burnside.Totem Pole by artist Ray Losey for Vista Spring Restoration Site?

SWHRL is investigating the interest in and feasibility of adding one of Native American carver Ray Losey’s totem poles at its Vista-Spring Restoration site. What do you think? Which of the two designs do you prefer? (See the new SWHRL Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/swhrl/ . We’ll discuss the totem pole at our Sept. 21 SWHRL

Board meeting and at the October 19 SWHRL general meeting/forum.

Strohecker’s Action RequestedWe’re still encouraging neighbors

to let their favorite grocery know we want them to locate here. Previously we gave contacts for Whole Foods ‘365’ neighborhood store, and for Trader Joe’s. Market of Choice and New Seasons have also been suggested as best choices. We’re still looking for good contacts for those two - let us know if you have one. We now have a SWHRL Strohecker’s Committee working to recruit a new quality grocer, and protect the current

“grocery” zoning for the site. Contact SWHRL if you’re interested in helping.

Transportation/traffic safety or maintenance concerns? Go to the Bureau of Transportation website: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/299189

Someone’s requested speed bumps for lower SW Broadway. What do you think? Discussion at September 21 SWHRL Board meeting.

Next SWHRL Board meeting: Wednesday, September 21, 7-8:30 pm, Ascension Chapel, SW Spring St.

Board meetings open to the public. Let us know in advance if you have any issues to discuss.

Kids learn proper rock climbing technique, as seen from the SWNI table at the Health and Safety Fair at Willamette Park. Image courtesy of Lee Buhler

Vista Spring totem pole 1-Eagle.

Guests at Party in the Park.

Bocce Ball.

Vista Spring totem pole 2-Thunderbird and the World.

Photos by Nancy Seton.

Welcome New Business Members: Country Financial, Koji Osakaya Restaurant, Macadam Liquor, Orange Theory and Thai PK Restaurant

Gudmestad Yoga has announced their fall schedule. It can be viewed at: http://gudmestadyoga.com/sched ule_fall

The July summer concert park series was enjoyed by many and we look forward to next year’s concerts.Happy Sunny Summer!

~ MaleaSPBA Board Member/ Event Chair/ Secretary

South Portland Business Associationwww.southportlandba.com

Malea & The Tourists – Concert in The Park.

PAGE 10SEPTEMBER 2016 SWNI Committees

Parks and Community Centers Chair Fran Laird, parks@swni.org

The August SWNI Parks Meeting was held at the Willamette Park Boat Launch Picnic Area on August 4th 2016.

A discussion was begun about the possibility of an off-leash dog park area at Duniway Park. PPR suggests that people file a request with the Park Proposal Process. New projects are not being taken on as they try to fill staff positions but they will still take new proposals and review them in the order they are received.

The bridge at Foley-Balmer Natural Area has been closed by PPR because it is no longer deemed safe for pedestrians. The bridge replacement has been placed on PPR Capital Improvement Project list. The suggested detour is to use surface streets. While the bridge is closed, the natural area is still accessible.

Spring Garden Park homeless camping was brought up and the Mayor’s decision of 8-2-2016 may help the problem. Discussion of the proposed amphitheater is scheduled for Multnomah NA meeting on 9-20-2016.

April Hill Park: Grade still remains the problem in the walking path to the wetlands area. A meeting with Elizabeth Kennedy Wong was held.

Name change process for SW Parks – a link was provided by PPR http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/217384.

The following was shared at our last meeting:• Steve M reported that the play

equipment has a fence around it at Albert Kelly Park due to lead paint.

• 6 steps have been placed on the 4 T Trail, and we were told that new signage was to be done on this trail.

• Woods Park and Dickinson Park have ongoing cleanups.

• All neighborhoods have 2 free uses of parks according to Don Baack. (He got this information from PPR Staff.)

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 1, 6:30 pm April Hill Park SW 58th Ave & Miles St

Equity and Inclusion Vice Chair Glenn Bridger, gbridger@teleport.com

A police officer in Georgia, when fired for flying a confederate flag at her home, said “I didn’t realize some found the flag offensive.” What are we saying, doing, or advocating for that many others find offensive? That challenge is one of many facing our community as we strive for equity.

Equity becomes a reality only when it is a part of the underlying values that shape our lives and community. We have forcefully seen equity’s importance in policing. Housing resources and availability are constant reminders of the need for a full spectrum of alternatives for a diverse community. The names we assign key community resources like parks, streets, and schools shape how we see our heritage. Being able to board a bus or walk along a street are a function of what we ask for in fundamental design standards in transportation. Each carries a potential for accommodating equity.

We need to be willing to ask at key times,

how does this thing, action, or name affect others outside of my circle of friends? By including the concerns of those many others in our community decisions, we become more inclusive. Each SWNI and neighborhood committee has a focused interest. Their deliberations and conduct all need to follow a standardized path to successful performance. Civility and good meeting practices certainly head those practices, now let us add to each committee a responsibility for respecting actions that support equity and inclusion. Is someone insulted by or how you ask questions in pursuing that goal? Yes, you will find that happening some of the time, because you are asking from your heart and not as an expert. Learn as you keep pushing for these goals. Change has to come in many, many small steps.Next Meeting:

Monday, September 26, 4:30 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Schools Chair Maripat Hensel, schools@swni.org, 503-936-5863

New routines begin, new friends will be made and perhaps kids around your home are now assigned to a new school

- let the school year begin for students and families across SW Portland. We begin this year with hopes for learning that stimulates students and satisfies curiosities at all grade levels. We will continue to focus SWNI Schools Committee efforts on awareness building, safety and family support.

On September 15th when the SWNI Schools Committee members (made up of reps from neighborhood associations and others who want to join us in efforts to disseminate information and provide activities for better understanding education) convene the first meeting of this school year, we will examine our action plan, develop tasks and delegate actions to keep us up to date with what is happening at back-to-school nights.

The SWNI Schools Technology Equity group has been meeting through the summer to congeal plans for activities and to establish strong and intentional relationships with our partners. We are eager to use the funds provided by the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) to bridge the digital divide. Look for us at various back-to-school nights where we will gather information about access and interests. The meet-up style

activities for Technology Equity will be posted on the SWNI Schools website during the week of September 19th.

Questions about any of our activities are welcome and all neighbors are welcome to attend our regular committee meetings at the MAC every other month of the school year. If you have not stepped a foot in our schools recently, we encourage you to consider volunteering in one of our area schools. You will be delighted by the uninhibited art on the walls, the clever and friendly reminder posters and the helpfulness of staff members.

In addition to our action plan work we will be watching these items through the school year:• PPS Construction Bond measure

updates.• Attend outreach meetings to identify

a new PPS Superintendent. • Safe Routes to School and emergency

preparedness.• State school funding for the next

biennium.• Afterschool programs for enrichment

and child care.Next Meeting:

First meeting of the school year Thursday, September 15, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

The committee's mission: Promoting the BEST possible schools for ALL students in Southwest Portland through STRONG neighborhood involvement.

Land Use Chair Jan Wilson, jannett.wilson@gmail.com

At the August SWNI Land Use Committee meeting we discussed the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Mass Shelter Project, regarding potential changes to the Zoning code to ease the expansion and siting of homeless shelters. An open house is scheduled for August 31st from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the First Baptist Church at 12th and Taylor. For additional information visit https:/www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/586219.

The committee passed a motion for the SWNI Board to write a letter regarding the Mass Shelter and Housing Zoning Code update requesting that Mass Shelters not be permitted in EG zones. Committee members are concerned that land designated for employment is being considered for residential use, when there’s already adopted city policy documenting why residential uses should not be allowed on employment land.

There was discussion about pollution and other hazards of industrial lands that should not be imposed on residents. In general, we feel that residential uses (i.e., homeless shelters) should remain in residential areas, appropriate to the zoned density.

Much of our meeting was devoted to neighborhood updates and our action plan priority of including more neighborhoods in our land use committee meetings. The committee will be reaching out to neighborhoods that don’t have land use representatives. Also we will invite West District Liaison Joan Frederiksen with the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to give the committee regular updates on planning issues and various processes.Next Meeting:

Thursday, September 20, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 4 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

The SWNI Board approved the Communications action plan last month. At our next meeting, we will discuss implementing the plan. Please plan to attend and make sure your neighborhood is represented at the meeting. The high priority items are:• Conduct outreach regarding what the

SWNI Communications Committee offers the community.

• Recruit NA’s to send a representative to committee meetings for bilateral information sharing.

• Develop audio/video teleconferencing capabilities and training materials.

• Develop resource page about SWNI communications capabilities.

• Develop Wordpress design option.• Respond to Neighborhood

communications needs.• Survey Neighborhood Associations

on Communications needs.• Develop NA communications actions

based on survey.• Host training workshops.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Communications Chair Lee Buhler, leebuhler@gmail.com

Transportation Chair, David Martin, transportation@swni.org

Keeping to our traditional schedule, there was no SWNI Transportation Committee meeting in August. The committee will meet next on Monday, September 19th, 7:00 PM at the Multnomah Art’s Center, room 29

As Reported by Pamplin Media, The stage is set for a local election in Tigard that officials say will likely determine the fate of the Southwest Corridor transit project this November.

The Tigard City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to refer a ballot measure to voters asking, in essence, whether they want to allow the city to support and cooperate in the construction of MAX light rail from Portland to downtown Tigard.http://www.pamplinmedia.com/scc/103-news/313135-190961-tigard-to-vote-on-authorizing-southwest-corridor-project

The State’s first fixed and full-time speed enforcement cameras were installed in August on Beaverton-Hillsdaley Hwy, between SW 30th and SW 39th. City officials said that warning tickets would be given out during the first 30 days of operation, with tickets up to $160 being issued after that.

When the state legislature approved the use of fixed speed enforcement cameras, it also included a provision

that a display sign also be installed to alert drivers of their speed of travel. According to a PBOT official, the objective of the new enforcement devices is compliance with the speed limits, not revenue generation.

In conjunction with the cameras, a new pedestrian crossing, with rapid flashing beacon will also be installed at SW 35th and Beaverton Hwy.

And simply as a means of introduction, I’d like to introduce myself, David Martin, as the new SWNI Transportation Chair. With the assistance of our new Vice Chair, Stephan Lewis, we have some huge shoes to fill with Roger Averbeck and Marianne Fitzgerald moving on to new opportunities. I’d personally like to thank Roger and Marianne for the tremendous amount of time and effort they have personally devoted to transportation causes in SW Portland over an extended amount of time. Roger had chaired the committee for the past 6 years and Marianne has been heavily involved for even longer. It’s going to take some time for both Stephan and I to build up both the expertise and relationships that Roger and Marianne have established. Next Meeting:

Monday, September 19, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 29 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Watershed Chair, Jill Gaddis, watershedcommittee@swni.org

The Watershed Committee held its first meeting on July 21, at the Southwest Community Center. There was a discussion of how the soils of southwest Portland differ from Portland’s east side One style of stormwater management does not fit all. On September 29th, 7pm, SWNI will be hosting a Stormwater Summit, in Room 30 of the Multnomah Arts Center. Check the front page of this newspaper for more information. The “summit” will have representatives from both Environmental Services and Transportation Bureaus. A second

“summit” will include commissioners who oversee these Bureaus, Commissioners Nick Fish and Steve Novick. Please contact us at watershedcommittee@swni.org and to find out more see our

site at swni.org/watershed_committee We had a further discussion on the

Willamette Harbor Superfund Site and how it effects all who use the Willamette River and downstream to the Columbia. It is our responsibility to make sure our water ways are clean and safe.

Remember, all of our meetings are open to the public, and we welcome you to get involved. Maybe you don’t live near a creek, stream, or river, but rain falls everywhere in Portland, and it will flow to the stream eventually. It affects us all.Next Meeting:

Thursday, September 15, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 30 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

PAGE 11SEPTEMBER 2016Watershed

Watershed Stewards ConnectionJennifer Seamans, SW Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org Contact the WRC at 503-823-2862 to sign up for the SW Watersheds email newsletter, or visit http://wrc.swni.org.

Watershed GroupsContacts and eventsDickinson Park Stewards

Tony Hansen, 503-317-3914 or tony@projectconniption.com.Friends of April Hill Park

Jill Gaddis, aprilhillpark@gmail.com or http://swni.org/aprilhillparkFriends of Falling Creek

Sally Willson, sallyshappygarden@yahoo.comFriends of Gabriel Park

Meeting 3rd Wednesday in September (9/21), 7:00 pm, SW Community Center. Contact: info@friendsofgabrielpark.com or www.friendsofgabrielpark.comFriends of Marquam Nature Park

Robin Jensen, fmnp@comcast.net, 503-799-8435. www.fmnp.orgFriends of Marshall & Maricara Parks

John DeLance, FriendsOM2P@gmail.com. http://swni.org/fommp.Friends of River View Natural Area

Fran Laird, Collins View Parks chair, friends ofriverviewnaturalarea@gmail.com, www.riverviewfriends.orgFriends of Terwilliger

Robin Vesey, jack-robin@spiritone.com or 503-293-1069.

Friends of Tryon Creek State ParkLizzy Miskell, Volunteer Coordinator,

lizzy@tryonfriends.org, 503-636-4398. www.tryonfriends.org No work parties in July due to parking lot renovation.Friends of Woods Park

Jesse Johnston, jesse@teamjohnston.netMultnomah Village Park

Randy Bonella, rmbonella@comcast.net, 503-293-9460PCC Habitat Team

April Fong, afong@pcc.edu, 971-722-4422Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom

Jordan Epstein, 503-245-6580, yaakovm@comcast.net. Work party: 3rd Sundays (9/18), 9:45am - noon, meet next to lower parking lot of Congregation Neveh Shalom, off of SW Dosch just north of Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.Southwest Trails PDX

Don Baack, 503-246-2088. Work party: 1st Thursdays (9/1), 9-noon. Check website for location. SW Trails Walk 2nd Saturdays (9/10) see page 16. SW Trails meetings 4th Thursdays (9/22), 7 pm at The Watershed at Hillsdale, 6388 SW Capitol Hwy. www.swtrails.orgTryon Creek Watershed Council

Adra Lobdell, volunteer@tryoncreek.org.

Stream MonitoringTuesday, September 27th, 10am - 2pmCalling volunteers with an interest in water quality. Join TCWC for our monthly (last Tuesdays) stream monitoring!

Contact: Adra LobdellTCWC Volunteer Coordinatorvolunteer@tryoncreek.org(904) 476-5592 www.tryoncreek.org

Tryon Creek Watershed Council

Portland Parks & Recreation EventsContact Mary Verrilli, PP&R, 503-823-9423, mary.verrilli@portlandoregon.govMarquam Nature ParkPortland Parks & Recreation and Friends of Marquam Nature Park will host 2nd Wednesday (9/14) and last Saturday (9/24) work parties. Both work

parties are 9:00am-noon. Sign up at handsonportland.org.Woods Park4th Saturday work party (9/24), 9:00am-noon. Sign up at solveoregon.org.

April Hill Park UpdateJill Gaddis, Friends of April Hill Park, aprilhillpark@swni.orgAll through August the contractor has been working on the nature trail and bridges. Even with the little rain we received on August 8, a tenth of an inch, puddles formed and stayed in April Hill Park’s wetland.

This is an exciting time for visitors to watch the progress of the April Hill Park Wetland Protection Project, boardwalk, bridges and nature trails being constructed.

This project is funded by the Metro Natural Areas Bond Measure’s Nature in the Neighborhood Capital Grants Program, Portland Parks & Recreation, and generous donations by neighbors.

Contact us for more information at AprilHillPark@SWNI.org or visit our website at swni.org/AprilHillPark.

First holes were dug for the footing foundations. Photos by Jill Gaddis.

Forms were lowered and steel rods formed the “skeleton” before the concrete is poured.

Watershed AnnouncementsSW Portland Street & Stormwater Summit

Thursday, September 29, see page 1

SWNI Watershed CommitteeMeets 3rd Thursdays, on September 15, see page 10

Stormwater STARS

Want to learn how to better manage the rain that falls on your property?

Join us for the newly updated

Fall 2016 Stormwater Stars workshops!

Sponsored by:

http://wmswcd.org

For details and to register, visit the Stormwater Stars website:

http://swni.org/stormwater 503-823-2862 or ceesay@swni.org

• Oct 16: Build the Best Practices workshop #1• Oct 29: Build the Best Practices workshop #2

Is stormwater a concern at your home? Anyone can be a Stormwater Star and learn how to improve both your home and your watershed’s health!

This design-build workshop series provides participants with hands on installation experience and creates a supportive community to help you get the job done on your own property.

In the Introduction workshop (Sep. 18) you’ll learn how to identify and locate a variety of landscape approaches that are safe, simple, cost-effective, and environmentally effective regardless of the site’s environmental conditions.

We’ll visit two sites, perform a site assessment to look for opportunities, and then return to our desks to collaborate on site designs for each of them.

In October, the series continues as we install stormwater projects at two demonstration sites. We’ll work together to learn how to implement the designs and practices from the Intro workshop. Different practices will be taught at each site; attending both is recommended!

Join us for any or all Stormwater Stars workshops this fall. Get details and reserve your spot at swni.org/stormwater, or call Ceesay at 503-823-2862.

This Fall, Become a Stormwater Star!Jennifer Seamans, SW Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org

Did you know that we live near one of the largest and most complex Superfund sites in the country? An 11-mile stretch of the Willamette River called Portland Harbor contains heavy metals, PCBs and other contaminated sediments that have accumulated from decades of shipbuilding and other industrial use.

After 16 years of study, in May 2016 the EPA proposed a draft Portland Harbor Superfund cleanup plan (see https://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/cleanup.

nsf/ph/portland+harbor+superfund+site). The draft plan would cost $746 million to implement, and leave about 92% of contamination in the river for future generations to address.

The SWNI Equity and Watershed Committees both discussed the draft cleanup plan and concerns raised by the Portland Harbor Community Coalition (PHCC, http://ourfutureriver.org) at recent meetings. PHCC requests that the current comment deadline of

September 6 be extended in order to fulfill Title IV of the Civil Rights Act and avoid discrimination against communities of color, who are most directly impacted by contamination. The Yakama Nation and other tribes also contend that the draft plan violates treaty rights.

Why should SW Portland residents be concerned about the cleanup plan? Cleanup creates jobs, decreases public health costs (pregnant women are currently advised not to exceed more than 1 oz. of fish consumption from the area in a 1-month period), supports other watershed efforts, and also encourages cleanup of other sites such as Ross Island.

Comment deadline is September 6, via the EPA or PHCC websites above, or Portland Harbor Advisory Group PortlandHarborCAG.info

Portland Harbor Comments due September 6thJennifer Seamans, SW Watershed Resource Center, 503-823-2862 or watershed@swni.org

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Are you planning to attend the last Sunday Parkways of the season on October 2nd? If so, stop by the Bike Theft Task Force Booth to register your bike at the Sellwood-Milwaukie Sunday Parkways, 11am-4pm.

We are registering bicycles at the event by setting up an online account with your serial number and photos of your bike. If it is stolen, you can more readily access this information and provide it to the police. On the chance that the bike is recovered by the police or a concerned citizen, registration increases the likelihood that you will get it back. In some cases, the police have been able

to charge the person in possession of the stolen bike with a crime.

If you are unable to attend, you can register online at either:• Bikeindex.org• Project529.com

The owners of Bike Index and Project 529 are involved in the Bike Theft Task Force and work closely with the Portland Police Bureau.

If you don't want to register, take photos of your bike, documenting any unique features, and keep record of the serial number. The goal is to be able to provide this information to the police if needed to improve the chance of recovery.

Have you registered your bike? Stop by at Sunday Parkways

There are a number of resources to be aware of when it comes to homelessness in our city including: • Homelessness Toolkit. Information

about what the City is doing about homelessness including frequently asked questions can be found at www.portlandoregon.gov/toolkit. This also includes a section for how residents can get involved and volunteer.

• Social Services resources. Two important resources for social services: • Rose City Resource Guide for a list of

public services and assistance programs in Portland: rosecityresource.org.

• 2-1-1 provides help over the phone finding social service resources. Their website is 211info.org.

• Comprehensive County Plan. The City, County and stakeholders have created a Community Plan to

End Homelessness for Portland/Multnomah County. Visit ahomeforeveryone.net/the-plan.

• Complaint Reporting. To report livability issues associated with campsites, you can file a complaint by:• An online reporting form at www.portlandoregon.gov/campsite. The benefit of using this form is that it asks specific questions to determine the extent of livability and public safety issues.

• PDX Reporter App for SmartPhone. This is an application that you can also use to report other City issues such as graffiti. For more information, visit portlandoregon.gov/pdxreporter.

• Email at reportpdx@portlandoregon.gov.

Please note that if there are any threats to life or property, you should always contact 9-1-1.

Resources and information on homelessness

You may have heard in the news that the Portland Police Bureau is currently understaffed. Staffing shortages are impacting many other jurisdictions in the nation. Last month, Interim Portland Police Bureau Chief Marshman met with City Council members at a recorded work session to discuss staffing levels.

The Chief reported that the bureau is currently understaffed due to retirements and resignations of police personnel who sought employment with other law enforcement agencies. One of the core functions of the bureau performed by patrol officers is responding to 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls. That is the immediate service we receive when we experience a threat to life or property. Currently, the average time it takes police to respond to 9-1-1 calls is six minutes. Calls to the non-emergency line will take longer.

A consulting firm conducted a study in 2013 that revealed that in order to do proactive policing and not just respond to emergeny calls, the bureau needed 362 officers assigned to patrol. They determined that the complexity of the work that officers must perform has increased, which includes social-work related tasks, and calls require a longer time to address (18% longer than 2013). Based on population increases and other factors identified in the report, the number of patrol officers needed today is estimated at 448. At only 330 patrol officers, there is a significant staffing shortage.

There are more personnel in the bureau

besides patrol who are assigned to areas such as the Detective Division, Gang Enforcement Team, Traffic Division, Neighborhood Response Team, Domestic Violence Reduction Unit, Vulnerable Adult and Elder Crimes Unit, School Resource Officers and other specialty units. These units provide important services that are needed to tackle long-term issues. The work of these units can help resolve ongoing problems that result in frequent calls to 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number. Because of shortages, officers will need to be reassigned to patrol, which will impact these other important functions.

Marshman stated that the departures of police personnel due to retirements and moves to other agencies “exceeds our hiring ability.” On average, the police bureau hires 25 new officers each year. There is an extensive backgrounding process that can take over a year and results in a number of potential recruits being weeded out. Once hired, recruits need to be trained for 18 months before they are ready to work independently. Addressing this shortage will take years. In order to hire enough to get staffing levels where they need to be and offset projected retirements, the bureau must hire 385 officers over the next five years.

Says Marshman, “Limited staffing hurts relationship-based policing efforts.”

Unfortunately, the shortage will impact services into the foreseeable future.

If you are interested in working for the Portland Police Bureau, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/police/60019.

Police staffing levels are low

According to the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) report "Cracking the Invulnerability Illusion," one in four households become victims of scams each year to the tune of $50 billion dollars. Not only is that impactful to the victims, but also takes away from funds consumers are able to spend at legitimate businesses, which hurts our economy. In a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by BBB, it was revealed that there are inaccurate stereotypes of who tends to be victimized. These inaccurate assumptions can lead people to think that they and their families are invulnerable to being scammed. Optimism bias may explain some of these attitudes.

Optimism bias is a tendency to overestimate the likelihood that we will experience positive events in our lives and underestimate the bad ones. While there are benefits to being optimistic, it can lead us to assume unnecessary risks if we are not open to hearing information warning us what to watch out for.

Survey participants profiled who they believed to be the most at risk of falling victim to a scam:• Females—71%• Older than 65—80%• No high school education—81%• Retired—71%• Low intelligence—82%• Less than $50K in income—75%• Financially stressed—77%• Blue collar worker—77%• Others instead of me—83%

When survey participants were asked how they would describe someone who has been scammed, the descriptors used by 58% of participants generally fell into two categories:• The "pitied victim" who is vulnerable,

elderly and alone.• The "scorned victim" who is stupid,

ignorant and lacking common sense.

These misconceptions are not only unhelpful, but also may lead to victim-blaming. People often try to distance themselves from relating to victims. The reality that anyone may be scammed can be overwhelming and difficult to accept.

The survey participants who lost money to scams tended to be younger and more highly educated. Per BBB,

"Findings support an understanding that all segments of society are at risk—we are all vulnerable. The difference between those who have and have not been conned appears to be largely a matter of exposure."

The good news is that when you are aware of the different kinds of scams that are out there, you can more readily identify and avoid them. When victims feel supported and comfortable sharing their experience, they are a good source for teaching us what to avoid. Those who take proper precautions can still be optimistic. It's the avoidance of taking in information that is the problem.

A good guide to identifying scams is the Oregon Attorney General's "Six Signs It Is a Scam." General signs of a scam are when scammers:• Contact you "out of the blue"• Claim there is an "emergency" to

pressure you to act now• Ask for your personal information• Want you to wire money (or to pay by

prepaid debit card or ITunes cards)• Tell you to keep it a secret• Make an offer that sounds to good to

be trueTo read about these signs in detail,

visit www.doj.state.or.us/consumer/pdf/six_signs.pdf.

Optimism has its benefits. Where it leads us to be unrealistic about risks, it's not so helpful. Educate yourself about current scams and create policies for yourself that will help you avoid them.

Are you vulnerable to scams?

by the City of Portland Crime Prevention

by Crime Prevention

by the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

by the City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

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Public Safety Committee Donna Herron, PublicSafety@swni.org

The September 1st SWNI Public Safety Committee meeting will feature two dynamic and informative guest speakers; radio operator Bob Cady and Commissioner Amanda Fritz. This is a public meeting everyone is welcome to attend.

Bob Cady team member of the Westside Relay Team for the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) will give a presentation about their Nationwide Amateur Radio Organization that serves emergency groups in towns, cities and states when primary communications fail after an emergency event. Mr. Cady will bring a sample Emergency Radio “go kit” and talk about how they coordinate with local groups for communication needs during an emergency. For more information, visit www.multnomahares.org

Commissioner Fritz will give a factual presentation on Resolution No. 37217 to tax Recreational Marijuana sales that will be on the City of Portland, Oregon November 8, 2016 ballot. For more information, visit http://media.oregonlive.com/opinion_impact/other/2016/06/29/pottaxresolution.PDF

This fall, on October 27th, the SWNI Public Safety Committee will host its annual Community Policing Reception to honor and give thanks to the many Portland Police Bureau Officers and

Multnomah County Sherriff’s Deputies who have helped to ensure safety in our neighborhoods. The Committee is looking for persons with special stories to share about Police Officers and Deputies who serve our community. If you have a story you would like to share, or give thanks to, our officers, contact Donna Herron at 503-452-0000.

Safety, security and emergency preparedness are a few of the hot topics the SWNI Public Safety Committee is working on for SW Portland residents. At the top of the list is the formation of Neighborhood Watch groups and increasing the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management’s (PBEM) Neighborhood Emergency Team’s (NETs), also known as volunteer Neighborhood First Responders in SW Portland. Persons interested in learning more about meetings and activities closest to home are encouraged to visit the SWNI Public Safety webpage at http://www.swni.org/public_safety.

Public Safety Vice Chair, Donna Herron, was voted to be the Public Safety Committee’s Chair for another year at their August 4th meeting. The motion will go before the SWNI Board on August 24th for final approval. Next Meeting:

Thursday, September 1, 7 pm Multnomah Arts Center, Rm 29 7688 SW Capitol Hwy

Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Volkswagens vulnerable to keyless hacks

Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK discovered security flaws in the keyless entry system of certain Volkswagen models.

They found that a hack could be accomplished by using a commercially available radio and laptop to intercept the signal that passes from the owner's key fob to the car. They would also need the crypotographic key value that is shared with other VW vehicles. There are only a few of these values that are used for all vehicles. If the researchers are able to hack the system, most likely others can do so as well.

Besides the following vehicles, they stated that other makes and models may also be vulnerable to these kinds of hacks. Vulnerable VW models from 1995-2016 include: • Audi: A1, Q3, R8, S3, TT, various

other types of Audi cars (e.g. remote control part number 4D0 837231)

• VW: Amarok, (New) Beetle, Bora, Caddy,Crafter, e-Up, Eos, Fox, Golf 4, Golf 5, Golf 6, Golf Plus, Jetta, Lupo, Passat, Polo, T4, T5,Scirocco, Sharan, Tiguan, Touran, UpAccording to the researchers, "From

now on, they [experts in car theft cases] have to consider that special universal remote controls to bypass the security mechanisms might be used by criminals. In contrast to mechanical tools to open vehicles, such a device would leave no physical traces."

Due to these risks, researchers conclude their report with the practical advice of removing all valuables from your vehicle. It also makes sense to consider using a mechanical locking device to prevent car theft.

Contacts• Do you have concerns about ongoing crime or livability issues in your

SW Portland neighborhood? Contact Jenni Pullen at Jenni.pullen@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-4257.

• Want to form a Neighborhood Watch or Foot Patrol? Contact Mark Wells at Mark.Wells@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-2781

• Visit our website at www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/cpadvice for prevention materials. We have a Public Resources

• For a Portland Public Safety Resource directory, see http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/320566

Crime statistics are not available this month. Portland Police Bureau's Strategic Services is updating the system and reporting methods

Marie, a Southeast Portland resident, hadn’t heard from her grandson in months. This phone call was a welcome surprise even though something wasn’t quite right. Here’s the conversation as she remembers it:• “Grandma?” • “Who is this?”• “This is your oldest grandson.”• “Jason, it doesn’t sound like you?• “I’m a long way away?”• “Where are you?• “I’m back on the East Coast.”• “What are you doing there?”• “I’m on a trip on the East Coast?”• “You left your wife and girls?”• “I need help. I need some money to

get back home.” When her grandson

uncharacteristically asked for money, which he would never do, alarm bells sounded and Marie quickly hung up the phone. This is an example of a scam referred to as the Grandparent or Emergency Scam. The scammer impersonates someone you care about whether they communicate by phone, email or text and needs immediate financial assistance or something bad will happen to him or her. Because you care about the person you believe is on the other end of the line, you are more likely to spring into action to help out. Variations of the scam include a loved one who needs money immediately because he or she has been:• Jailed abroad. • Mugged abroad. Passports, plane

tickets and funds have allegedly been stolen.

• Severely injured and no critical medical procedure will be initiated without funds.The hook of this scam is urgency. If you

are worried about your family member or friend and they need help now, you may become anxious and act before you have time to think or check out the facts. The scammer typically requires payment by wire transfer or prepaid debit card such as Vanilla Reload or Green Dot Payment Pack. Once payment is transmitted by these means, it is very difficult to recover funds.

To prevent this from happening to you or a loved one:• Listen to your intuition. If something

doesn’t sound right, it probably isn’t okay.

• Talk to loved ones about this kind of scam, especially older adults.

• Be wary of anyone who requests payment via wire transfer or prepaid debit card.

• Put the brakes on high pressure tactics, which are the cornerstone of many scams. Slow down the pace and take time to check the facts. Wherever you can establish a policy of how you respond to phone calls, door-to-door solicitors and other communications, it will help improve future responses when you are under pressure.

• Never give out information to an unsolicited caller or emailer. If someone claims to be a relative and you are unsure about their identity, don’t provide any information. Ask pointed questions that only that relative would know. With information readily available on the internet, some scammers may have access to certain information. Check in with other family members about the whereabouts of loved ones.

• Don’t trust caller identification of an outside organization. Scammers can spoof caller information and falsify the information transmitted to your caller id display.

• Be aware that scam victims are commonly placed on lists that are shared with other criminals. Victims are then re-targeted.

• Screen your calls. A phone is there for your convenience.

• If you are a victim of a scam, report to the Portland Police Bureau at 503-823-3333 and the Oregon Attorney General’s Office at 877-877-9392.Fortunately, Marie wasn’t taken by

this scammer. When her hackles went up about the request for money, she listened to her intuition and ended the call.

Hanging up on the emergency scam

Thanks SW Portland! National Night Out was a big hit with 33 parties! You are the kind of neighbors who see the value in building community and look out for one another.

City-wide there were 160 parties this year. See you next year!

Inside the Westside Relay Team’s Multnomah County, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) communications trailer and tent they will set-up and use in the event of

an emergency when communications are down. Photos by Bob Cady

by City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

by City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

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Wrestling “Lucha Libre” MasksSaturday, September 172:00-3:30 pm

Lucha Libre (Wrestler) is one of the most prominent Mexican postmoderncu lt u ra l icons. From movies to products, the Lucha Libre characters have been portrayed and used as symbols for strength resilience and “Mexicanidad” amongst different groups, especially, those of Hispanic heritage in the USA and abroad. Lucha Libre wrestlers “luchadores” traditionally create their characters and design their masks based on animals, fictional characters and public personalities that have attributes that they admire. In this workshop, create your own Lucha Libre mask with craft materials. Free tickets available 30 minutes in advance.

Lead Poisoning Prevention WorkshopSunday, September 182:00-4:00 pm

This workshop empowers people to reduce lead exposure and lead poisoning in their lives. It provides participants with the tools and resources needed to locate lead sources within their home and occupation, stabilize or eliminate hazardous lead conditions, and

find additional agencies and organizations in the Portland metro area that can help to further limit lead hazards in the home. Participants receive a booklet and kit of lead-safe cleaning and testing materials. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Blood Lead Screening Family ClinicSaturday, September 2410:00-10:45 am

A blood lead test is the only way to find out if a child has lead poisoning. Signs of lead poisoning are not always easy to see. Many children who have lead poisoning look and act healthy. Because of this, lead poisoning may go unrecognized. Come to the library for a free, quick and simple finger-prick test administered by trained professionals that takes only minutes. Receive immediate on-site results and resources for lead poisoning prevention. This clinic is for children ages 6 and younger, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and any student within the Portland Public School System. Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm

SHIBA is a program of the State Insurance Division, sponsored by Multnomah County. Highly-trained volunteer counselors assist people with Medicare (or new to Medicare) with education about making the best use of their benefits. In hour-long appointments, SHIBA volunteers help people compare insurance options, untangle paperwork and problems, appeal benefit denials, and report Medicare fraud. Registration required; call the Multnomah County Helpline at 503.988.3646.

PDX Death CafeSunday, September 182:00-4:00 pm

Death Cafe is a growing international movement of people who come together in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death and drink tea. Conversation about whatever is on your mind regarding death takes place in small groups. Our goal is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503.988.5234.

Library EventsCommunity

Capitol Hill Library10723 SW Capitol Hwy.

(503) 988-5385

Hillsdale Library1525 SW Sunset Blvd.

(503) 988-5388

UNSURE IF YOUR BUILDING IS A URM? / CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON?No problem. You can look up your building, learn more about the proposed policy, and submit feedback online at www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/urms.Questions? Contact the Portland Bureau of Development Services at (503) 823-7300 or BDS.URMBuildings@portlandoregon.gov.

DO YOU OWN, LIVE, OR DO BUSINESS IN AN UNREINFORCED MASONRY (URM) BUILDING IN PORTLAND?

There are over 1,700 of these structures throughout the city. URMs pose a danger to public safety during an earthquake. Numerous examples from around the U.S. and elsewhere in the world show URMs are likely to partially or completely collapse when the ground starts shaking. When they collapse, these buildings harm residents and people in the surrounding area. In order to ensure the safety of residents before the next quake, the City of Portland is working on a mandatory policy to require owners to retro�t these buildings.

Thursday, September 8, 2016 • 6 - 8 p.m.Exchange Ballroom123 NE 3rd Ave, Portland OR 97232

Thursday, September 22, 2016 • 6 - 8 p.m.Portland Development Commission222 NW 5th Ave, Portland OR 97209

You’re invited to attend an upcoming unreinforced masonry seismic retro�t projectforum to learn about, ask questions and provide feedback on the proposed policy:

15 years after 9/11, Americans have become divided. Muslims, Hispanics, African Americans and police officers face particular threats. In this climate of hate, faith and

community leaders are coming together for a 9/11 commemoration entitled “Standing Together: Solidarity,

Respect & Friendship” to fight hatred with love & education. You are invited to join!

Sunday, September 11th, at 12pm

Portland Rizwan Mosque 9925 SW 35th Drive, Portland, OR 97219

PortlandMuslims.com 503-246-0813 portland@ahmadiyya.us Paid advertising

Call 911 if you can, text if you can'tText to 911 is now available in Multnomah County. Text to 911 is intended to benefit those individuals that may not be able to speak due to an emergency such as a home invasion or abusive partner, as well as individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limited speech capabilities.

Like other 911 calls, Text to 911 should be used for in progress emergencies, those requiring immediate response from Police, Fire and/or EMS. If the situation is not an emergency requiring immediate response you should call the public safety non-emergency line (503) 823-3333. During normal business hours, you can also call the City and County

information and referral number, (503) 823-4000.

To use Text to 911 to report an emergency, you simply open up your text messaging screen, enter “911” (with no dashes or spaces) in the “TO” field, type your message, and hit “SEND”.

Do NOT send your message to multiple people in a group text, because this will stop the message from reaching a 911 Center.

If you are within an area that does NOT yet offer text to 911 services, you will receive a return message that states services are not available. If that happens, place a voice call to 911 to report your emergency.

Read more at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/911/71412.

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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 October 10 and 11

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.

Tualatin River National Wildlife RefugeTuesday, September 1311:00 am – 3:30 pmSuggested Donation: $4.00Admission: FREE$3 for Meals on Wheels sack lunch, or bring your own

The Refuge is a vital stopover for migrating waterfowl, songbirds, and shorebirds to rest, refuel, and raise their young. As fall approaches, the colors of the forest change to golden hues and the air fills with the sound of migrating geese and swans. Bring your binoculars!

L.O.M. Enat KitchenTuesday, September 2011:30 am – 3:00 pmSuggested Donation: $3.00$ for lunch

We’ll be sampling exquisite and authentic cuisine from one of the oldest countries in the world. The herbs and spices in Enat Kitchen’s dishes are imported directly from Ethiopia, and meals are eaten using your hands, in the traditional Ethiopian style. Come learn why Willamette Week and the Oregonian rate Enat Kitchen as the best Ethiopian restaurant in town.

Jackson Bottom Wetlands PreserveWednesday, September 2110:30am – 3:45pmSuggested Donation: $7.00$$ for lunch at Cruise In Country Diner

This expansive 635 acres of wetlands is home to a variety of native plants and wildlife. You can walk the trails, pick up a memento at the Nature Store, and visit the Education Center, which is filled with changing interactive exhibits.

August Trips: Registration begins Thursday, September 1, 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. Sign up at the NH Senior Center.

Wednesday, September 7Noon Showcase, Portland 5: Vancouver Jazz (swing and jazz)FREE. Lunch at Portland Penny for those that want to stay for lunch (410 SW Broadway).• 10:55 Meet at Senior Center• 11:20 Board #44 in front of

Art Center• 12:00 Noon concert• 1:00 Walk to Portland

Penny• 2:25 Board #44 at SW 5th/

Alder• 2:45 Arrive at Senior Center

Thursday, September 15Art and ConversationFREE! Entire program held at

Kridel Grand Ballroom in the Mark Building (3 floor).• 8:35 Meet at Senior Center.

Enter at back parking lot.• 8:50 Board #45 in

Multnomah Village• 9:30 Coffe/tea, etc• 10:00 Lecture: Center for

Contemporary Native Art: "Restoring the Breath".

• 11:15 Explore exhibits• 12 noon Meet in main lobby

(facing the Park Blocks).• 1:10 Board #45 at SW

Columbia and Park• 1:45 Arrive at Multnomah

Village (Key Bank)

SW RideAbout ShuttleOffered in partnership with Ride Connection.

To/from Senior Center:Monday through Thursday8:30 - 10:00 AM pick up12:45 - 2:15 PM take homeSeptember Shopping Schedule9:45 AM - 12:15 PM

• 9-6 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New Seasons

• 9-7 No shopping• 9-13 Costco or WinCo• 9-14 Dollar Tree or New

Seasons• 9-20 Value Village or Joann

Fabrics• 9-21 Walmart or WinCo• 9-27 Burlingame Fred

Meyer or Barbur World Foods

• 9-28 Neighborhood House Food Box Program Site (3445 SW Moss Street)

Aren’t they adorable? This merger is great! More beautiful kids to photograph! Photo credit: Joey Paynter.

Neighborhood House, the Multnomah Village-based social service agency, announced that it has entered into an agreement to merge with another highly-regarded Portland non-profit, the Peninsula Children’s Learning Center (PCLC).

PCLC was founded in 1970 as St. Johns Day Care. The organization’s mission is to provide high-quality child care at prices affordable to all income levels. For more than 40 years, the Center has provided services on a sliding fee scale to more than 250 infants, toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children each year. To make this possible, PCLC raises funds and secures partnerships to support childcare on a sliding fee scale along with additional financial aid. PCLC receives child care tuition subsidies from the Oregon Department of Human Services, and each year provides over $250,000 in pro bono child care services to families in need of assistance.

Neighborhood House’s Board and leadership have undertaken an extensive due diligence process over the last 11 months before approving the merger, which should become legally finalized around September 1.

Says Neighborhood House Executive Director Rick Nitti, “We are gratified at the opportunity to expand our partnership with Peninsula Children’s Learning Center in this way. The Center’s long history of providing care and nurturing to the youngest children makes it a perfect fit for our mission of supporting families and helping them overcome challenges.”

The merger will create operational and administrative efficiencies between the two organizations, both of which provide high-quality early childhood programming. While Peninsula provides tuition-based child care

on a sliding scale to serve families in North/Northeast, Neighborhood House offers no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start programming on Portland’s west side. The partnership enables both organizations to share expertise and best practices on a range of service delivery issues, including educational curriculum, assessments, staff training and family support services.

As a new program of Neighborhood House, Peninsula Children’s Learning Center will keep its name, and will continue to provide full-day care and preschool to children ages six weeks to six years from its North Maryland Ave. location. The Center will also continue to provide after school care and summer day camps at several Portland Public Schools elementary schools.

Neighborhood House’s early childhood programs in Southwest Portland are gearing up for the beginning of the new school year. To learn more about Neighborhood House Head Start and Early Head Start or to register a child for fall classes, contact family services coordinator Lienna Avakyan at 503-246-1663, ext. 7307.

Preschool Promise will allow Neighborhood House to serve an extended portion of low-income families that have previously been ineligible for service. Where Head Start requires families to be at, or below, the federal poverty line ($24,250 for a family of 4), Preschool Promise can accept families with incomes up to 200% of poverty. Approximately 20 slots will be available in the program this fall.

For more information about the Preschool Promise Program, contact Neighborhood House Head Start Program Manager Nancy Perin at 503-246-1663 x7301, or nperin@nhpdx.org.

Neighborhood House early childhood programs to expand through merger

Peninsula Children’s Learning Center becomes agency’s newest program

River West Village invites you to an introductory talk on the

Village Movement in Southwest Portland

Saturday, September 10th, 2016 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Luke Lutheran Church 4595 SW California St, Portland

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 development Neighbor helping neighbor, staying active, making friends

River West Village is open to anyone 18+

It is a volunteer organization working as a program of Villages NW, a 501c3 non-profit For more information contact: info@riverwestvillage.org

BRADLEY WULFPrincipal Broker / Ranked Top 10% of RE/MAX Equity Group

5800 Meadows Rd., Suite 100Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Mobile: 503.422.8673Office: 503.495.5228

www.bradwulf.combrad@bradwulf.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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The September walk will be led by Don Baack. We will meet at Wilson High School and walk to Lake Oswego on Trail 6 going through Marshall Park and Tryon Creek Park. The walk will be about 7 miles with 300 feet elevation gain. From the Lake Oswego Safeway on 4th St. we will take Tri Met back to Wilson High School. Bring a bus ticket.

Meet behind the bleachers, near the food carts, at Wilson High School (SW Sunset Blvd. and SW Capitol

Highway) and be ready to go by 9:00 am. Unless you can arrange return transportation, dogs will not be allowed because of riding the bus. For health reasons, there is no smoking on SW Trails walks.

For more information, or to volunteer to lead a walk in your neighborhood, contact Virginia Hendrickson (vehendric@comcast.net).

Co-sponsored by SW Trails PDX and Hillsdale Neighborhood Association

SW Urban Trails WalkSaturday, September 10th, 9:00 am

September 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 29 306:00 PM City of Portland MAP Summer Social

317:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions

16:30 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety

2 3

4 5 66:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead

77:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Collins View

86:00 PM SPNA Comm/Equi-ty/Parks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM South Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

9 109:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

11 126:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Hayhurst7:00 PM Ashcreek

137:00 PM Arnold Creek7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Markham

149:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party7:00 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Crestwood

157:00 PM SWNI Watershed7:00 PM SWNI Schools

16 179:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

189:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party

197:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

205:30 PM Spring Garden Park gathering6:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

216:00 PM SWNI Finance7:00 PM SWNI Executive7:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park7:00 PM SW Hills Residen-tial League Board

226:00 PM SW Corridor Open House

23 249:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

25 264:30 PM SWNI Equity and Inclusion

277:00 PM Maplewood Board

287:00 PM SWNI Board

297:00 PM Portland Street and Stormwater Summit

30 110:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

28 29 306:00 PM City of Portland MAP Summer Social

317:00 PM SWNI Communica-tions

16:30 PM SWNI Parks and Community Centers7:00 PM SWNI Public Safety

2 3

4 5 66:00 PM SPNA Trans/Park-ing6:45 PM Maplewood7:00 PM Homestead

77:00 PM South Portland7:00 PM Hillsdale7:00 PM Bridlemile Board7:00 PM Collins View

86:00 PM SPNA Comm/Equi-ty/Parks6:00 PM Marshall Park7:00 PM South Burlingame7:00 PM West Portland Park

9 109:00 AM SW Urban Trails Walk10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

11 126:00 PM Tryon Creek Wa-tershed Council7:00 PM Hayhurst7:00 PM Ashcreek

137:00 PM Arnold Creek7:00 PM Multnomah7:00 PM Markham

149:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party7:00 PM Bridlemile7:00 PM Crestwood

157:00 PM SWNI Watershed7:00 PM SWNI Schools

16 179:00 AM Friends of Ter-williger Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

189:45 AM Shomrei Teva at Neveh Shalom Work Party

197:00 PM SWNI Transporta-tion

205:30 PM Spring Garden Park gathering6:00 PM SPNA Land Use7:00 PM SWNI Land Use

216:00 PM SWNI Finance7:00 PM SWNI Executive7:00 PM Friends of Gabriel Park7:00 PM SW Hills Residen-tial League Board

226:00 PM SW Corridor Open House

23 249:00 AM Friends of Mar-quam Nature Park Work Party9:00 AM Friends of Woods Park Work Party10:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

25 264:30 PM SWNI Equity and Inclusion

277:00 PM Maplewood Board

287:00 PM SWNI Board

297:00 PM Portland Street and Stormwater Summit

30 110:00 AM Friends of Tryon Creek Work Party

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got stormwater?

let’s talk.got stormwater?

let’s talk.

got stormwater?

let’s talk.got stormwater?

let’s talk.

The SWNI Watershed Committee and the SW Watershed Resource Center are tracking

stormwater concerns in SW Portland.

If you notice stormwater runoff causing erosion or other damage to a street, creek home or other structure, or

causing a pedestrian or bicycle hazard, please report it at:

http://bit.ly/SW-stormwateror 503-823-2862

The SWNI Watershed Committee and the SW Watershed Resource Center are tracking

stormwater concerns in SW Portland.

If you notice stormwater runoff causing erosion or other damage to a street, creek home or other structure, or

causing a pedestrian or bicycle hazard, please report it at:

http://bit.ly/SW-stormwateror 503-823-2862

The SWNI Watershed Committee and the SW Watershed Resource Center are tracking

stormwater concerns in SW Portland.

If you notice stormwater runoff causing erosion or other damage to a street, creek home or other structure, or

causing a pedestrian or bicycle hazard, please report it at:

http://bit.ly/SW-stormwateror 503-823-2862

The SWNI Watershed Committee and the SW Watershed Resource Center are tracking

stormwater concerns in SW Portland.

If you notice stormwater runoff causing erosion or other damage to a street, creek home or other structure, or

causing a pedestrian or bicycle hazard, please report it at:

http://bit.ly/SW-stormwateror 503-823-2862