There is a new zip code for addresses in this area and the CTLH Post Office box is
affected. From now on, our address is:
     Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill Neighborhood Association
     P.O. box 69567
     Portland, OR 97239

An Orientation Class for new board members will be given on Wednesday, July 31,
2002, 7 to 9 pm. The class is open to all board members and if you have never taken one
of these orientation classes, please consider attending. it really helps understand how
Neighborhood Associations operate and fit into the structure of city management. You also
get really helpful hints on facilitating neighborhood meetings, They cover the basics of land
use, transportation and crime prevention services, open meeting laws, and ground rules for
taking notes and leading a discussion. The class meets at the Multnomah Center, room, 34,
7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Register by calling Southwest Neighborhoods at 503-823-4592,
or swni123@spiritone.com, or stop by the office. There is no fee but they need to know
how many training packets to prepare.

Is anyone interested/willing to monitor the Noise Review Board? They meet monthly and
consider all kinds of noisy agenda items from regulating leaf blowers to granting variances
for special parties (Oaks Park) and projects. Call City of Portland office of Planning and
Development Review, 503/823-7300 for their Agenda. They meet monthly in room
2500B, 1900 SW 4th Avenue Building. it would be great to have someone from our
neighborhood monitoring this board and keeping us informed on their activities. Let Jan
Kelly  janmkelly@earthlink.net know if you are willing or interested.

Next meeting -- North Macadam! Yes, I know! We have meetings on Marquam Hill, on
North Macadam, and on Ross Island. Marquam Hill is winding down, North Macadam is
heating up, and Ross Island is in the wings. This North Macadam meeting is before the
Design Commission, 1900 S.W. Fourth Avenue. Date is Thursday, July 18th, 2002 at
3:00 PM. They plan to:
     1 )Revise special Design guidelines for NMD
     2)Revise Willamette Greenway design guidelines, applicable to the Greenway in
       North Macadam only. (Watch out for this one!)

Any comments on Rules for Garbage and Recycling? Public hearing will be July 31, 2002
late afternoon & new rules will be adopted by September 1st. Suggest changes by
Friday, July 26: email to wasteinfo@ci.portland.or.us or mail to:
     Recycling rules Review 721 NW 9th Ave.,#350, Portland OR 97209-3447

Great walking tours through southwest Portland this summer. July 13, Terwilliger Bridge -
Stephens Creek about 4 miles. July 27th, George Himes Park to Willamette Park, about 4
miles. August 10th Urban Trail 6 great views & 600 feet elevation gain, about 5 miles.
August 24th Wilson High to Gabriel Park via the back alleyways, about 4.5 miles. Meet at
Wilson High School near Hillsdale Dance Studio, bring water. Dogs on leashes & children
are welcome. Hikes from 9 - 11 am. Great new Southwest trail walking map is now
available in SWNI office for $5.

Dog off-leash Open House July 17, Multnomah center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., 6 to 8
pm. Look at proposed off leash areas & give your comments pro or con. Drop in format.
 

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