Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association (SHNA)

January 2003 Newsletter

Dec 23, 2002

January 2003
SHNA Newsletter
Next meeting January 14, 2003

January Meeting Topics

The following guests will speak at the January meeting:

Oregon Zoo Experimental Parking Permit Program
Kathy Kiaunis, Deputy Director of the Oregon Zoo, will address the Experimental Parking Permit Program being introduced so riders can access the MAX station. Kathy hopes to hear neighborhood feedback on the concept.

If you cannot attend the general meeting, additional information is on the Oregon Zoo?’s website www.oregonzoo.com. Drop down to the section entitled Parking Permit Program on the main page. An application is available on-line. Kathy hopes to hear neighborhood feedback on the concept at the meeting.

Sylvan Highlands Senior Neighborhood Officer Introduction
Preston Wong, Crime Prevention Specialist for Neighbors West - Northwest and Officer Jeff Myers, Sylvan-Highlands?’ new Senior Neighborhood Officer (SNO), will attend our January meeting to explain Chief Kroecker?’s SNO program. Here is your chance to meet our SNO and to discuss your feelings about neighborhood crime matters.

Open Reservoir Replacement Project
Tim Hall, Public Involvement Coordinator with the Water Bureau, will deliver a presentation on the open reservoirs at Washington Park. Temporary covers are proposed until permanent burial of the water reservoirs can be funded. If you have questions you?’d like answered at the meeting, please e-mail Tim at TimH@ci.portland.or.us.

Fire Station 16 Opening
Our new fire station is scheduled to open in late December. An open house for the community will be held in January or February once the public art has been installed. Captain Bill Sargant is in charge of the station where a crew of four will be on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week. There will be three shifts of fire fighters who will work 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. There is a nice community room that will be available for neighborhood use. The station will have a community bulletin board inside the lobby. Neighborhood children who wait for the bus nearby are also welcome to wait under the building overhangs or inside the lobby when the weather is soggy.

Zoo Lights Party - Fun for SHNA Friends and Families
On Wednesday, December 11, the Oregon Zoo opened its doors to neighborhood residents for its annual Zoo Lights celebration. About fifty neighbors enjoyed the sights and sounds of Christmas choirs and grandiose light displays on a brisk winter evening. Many new neighbors and wide-eyed children participated in a cookie exchange and festive celebration of neighborhood spirit. Thanks to all who participated!

NWNW Fundraising
Many thanks to the neighbors who contributed to our coalition office by purchasing a wreath or by donating cash to help make up the funding gap. Neighbors West - Northwest supports ten neighborhood associations in the northwest area, Sylvan-Highlands included. Only 75-80% of the funding for this 501 c (3) comes from the City of Portland. The remaining funds to operate the organization come from grants and fund raising efforts. Our neighborhood benefits greatly from the services provided by Anne Dufay, Administrative Assistant, David Allred, Land Use Planner, Preston Wong, Crime Prevention Specialist, and Mark Sieber, Executive Director. If you haven?’t had an opportunity to send in a contribution, there?’s still time. Contact Neighbors West -Northwest at 223-3331 or nwnw.org to help close the remaining $2,900 gap.

Representatives needed
Vacancies exist for the following Board positions: SW 58th, 60th, Clay & Mill;
SW Upland Dr.; SW Fairhaven Dr. & Ln.; SW Skyline Blvd., Sylvan business area at Westgate; SW Arboretum & W. Burnside. If you live on any of these streets and wish to represent the interests of your street, please contact Sally Kneuven @ 226-4850.

Remember: To vote at SHNA meetings, you must be a registered member of the neighborhood association. For information about how to become a member, please contact Dave Malcolm, 503-221-7903 or davem@advisoryfirm.com

Next Neighborhood Meeting:
January 14, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene, Room #300