July 2011
LETTERS/NEWS
The Southwest Portland Post • 3
EarthTalk column on
cannabis contained
unverifiable statements
The Southwest Portland Post
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Portland, OR 97206
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email: news@multnomahpost.com
New Safeway
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going to replace the existing Safeway
store would have been one word
worth adding.
And it seems like a no-brainer. That
store has been frozen in history for
at least 30 years (same as the Raleigh
Hills Safeway, but there they are sur-
rounded by competitors).
But if they really wanted to update
the Barbur Safeway, seems like some-
body really dropped the ball in not
having the grand re-opening coincide
with the closing, although temporar-
ily, of the Burlingame Fred Meyers.
David Martin
Southwest Portland
I sincerely hope that as a free and
responsible press, The Post publishes
counter information to the pro-legal-
ization article on cannabis, which I
found loaded with plenty of statements
that are not verifiable.
How about getting comment from a
rehab counselor from the local, county,
state and federal level to respond to the
erroneous statements of improvements
to society that the the article claims.
How about talking about DNA
stranding and marijuana use amongst
teen users, the 600 compounds identi-
fied in cannabis that are toxic including
24 or more that are found in tobacco
and listed as more toxic?
How about the activation of opiate
receptors and use of marijuana as
contributing to more intensified use
of cannabis?
And does anyone really believe that
the money incentive for illegal growers,
transporters, and cartels will shrink
away when so much money is being
made?
Reduce the demand for drugs. Then
talk about legalization.
Greg Schifsky
Southwest Lee Street
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Hoffman house and barn, 1886, looking southwest from present day Vermont
Street at about 52nd Avenue. (Photo courtesy Multnomah Historical Association)
Maplewood Walking Tour
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for platting purposes 44.4 acres of
improved land on the Oregon Electric
Line at Kusa Station, four miles south of
Multnomah County courthouse.
“The property was purchased from
John P. Hoffman and John Zneifel for
$26, 665. The land is adjoining the elec-
tric line and has all been cleared and
cultivated.”
“The new owners will plat the land
into tracts of from one to 10 acres and
will place it on the market through the
agency of the Bromley-Constans Com-
pany in a few weeks. The property is
so located as to have a fine view of the
valley and of Council Crest.”
Along the route, Williams pointed
out restoration success stories. Debbie
Benke led the effort that turned an ivy-
choked tunnel into a delightful walk-
way filled with native plants.
MNA Schools Chair Ronda Zakocs
discussed the Maplewood Road Green-
way Project, which will make the road
safer for walking.
The neighborhood nearly lost public
bus service before MNA activists led
by Bill Rector convinced TriMet and
the City of Portland staff to change
their minds.
The tour took about two hours. While
most preferred walking, bicycling
or riding in the van provided by the
Neighborhood House Senior Center
were also options.
Those who couldn’t make the June 12
date will find the guide and map posted
on the MNA website. Visit maplewood.
swni.org or email maplewood@swni.
org for more information.
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Public Notice of
Water Construction
Starting in July, a contractor for the Portland Water Bureau will install
5,000 feet of 36 inch diameter steel mains to replace an aging supply
pipeline that is critical to the city's water system.
Working from north to south, the 12 month open trench construction
project, with some work at night, affects the following streets:
• SW Naito Pkwy., between SW Clay St. and SW Caruthers St.;
• SW Caruthers St., between SW Naito Pkwy. and SW Water Ave.;
• SW Water Ave., between SW Caruthers St. and SW Baker St.;
• SW Baker St., between SW Water Ave. and SW Water Ave.;
• SW Water Ave., from SW Baker St. under SW Kelly Ave. to Hooker;
• SW Hooker St., from under SW Naito Pkwy to SW First Ave.; and
• SW First Ave., between SW Hooker St. and SW Porter St.
Other work includes boring under sections of SW Naito Pkwy, SW Kelly
Ave. and SW Harrison St. to install casing to protect pipe.
The Portland Water Bureau
encourages motorists and
bicyclists to avoid these streets
when work is underway. The
public's cooperation is
appreciated.