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8 • The Southwest Portland Post NEWS June 2011 Wilson softball team clinches PIL title On May 16, the Wilson High School varsity softball team clinched the Portland Interscholastic League (PIL) 5A girls’ softball league championship at Rieke Field in Hillsdale. The Wilson Trojans defeated the Franklin Quakers in seven innings by a final score of 7 to 4 to bring home the title. “The girls brought their best today and stayed focused during the last three games of conference play,” said Anna Cullop, Wilson Head Coach. “I am proud of all these young women.” The Wilson team was in a three-way tie for first place. They defeated Cleveland on May 12th and Franklin on May 16th, thereby securing the first seed in the State 5A playoffs. On Sunday, May 22nd, the Wilson team will be recognized by the PIL Athletic Department and the PIL Hall of Fame at an awards presentation at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike campus in Beaverton. Front Row: Maddie Price, Molly Michelotti, Courtney Vanlaningham, Sophie Miller, Emily Reeves, Brooke Rencher. Back Row: Assistant Coach Stephanie Adams, Morgan Fritz, Madi Lostra, Jessica West, Ashley Reeves, Lauren Barmon, Eliza Gandee, Head Coach Anna Cullop (Story and photo courtesy of Karen Miller) Federal grant funds Hillsdale Terrace replacement By Lee Perlman The Southwest Portland Post Last month the City received an $18.5 million Hope VI Grant from the federal Bureau of Housing and Com- munity Development, allowing for the replacement of Hillsdale Terrace. The existing, 60-unit structure at 6775 SW 26th Ave. will be replaced by a 122-units, Shelly Marchesi of Home Forward (formerly the Housing Au- thority of Portland) told The Post. This will include seven units that will be awarded to first-time home- buyers who perform “sweat equity” by helping to build the structures, in cooperation with Habitat for Hu- manity. Existing Terrace tenants will be given first choice at this program. Home Forward itself will con- tribute $9 million toward the $47.3 million project. This is from the sale e of single family homes in various parts of the city. Other funds include $5 million from the City of Portland, $12.2 million in state tax credits, $1.5 Parker Realty, Inc. million from Habitat, and $1 million in grants. Marchesi said the site of the existing building is eroding, and there is a con- stant problem with mold. “This is our most difficult site to maintain, and it’s horribly inaccessible for anyone with physical constraints,” Marchesi said. The new building will be built on the old site plus three additional lots recently purchased by the agency. The part of the site nearest Southwest Capitol Highway will undergo design review, Home Forward Planning and Design Director Julie Livingston said. The agency hopes to break ground in summer 2012, following relocation of existing tenants, she said. Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish, who announced the grant at a news conference last month, said, “This is great news for the city. It will improve the lives of tenants, provide construction jobs, strengthen our connections to the surrounding com- munity, and continue Portland’s tra- dition of green building. Congratula- tions to our partner, Home Forward.” July Special Declare Your Independence! West Hills - Seymour Court $537,000 Sleek from the studs out remodel in 2007. Super clean lines w/ mid-century vibe, open floor plan & great sunset view from living. Fantastic attention to detail w/ quality touches & finishes throughout in- cluding hardwoods on main. Chef’s kitchen w/ sliding door to deck, master on main & 3 fabulous full baths. Lower family room w/ bamboo floor. Jeff Parker Your Neighborhood Realtor Since 1980 503-977-1888•7830 SW 35th Ave., Portland, OR www.parkerrealtyportland.com Get Four Color Process Ink Free when you purchase a 1/4 page ad at the open rate Call Don or Harry at (503) 244-6933 for details Deadline is June 20 For more information visit our website at www.swportlandpost.com