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2 • The Southwest Portland Post EDITORIAL The Southwest Portland Post 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd #509 Portland, OR 97206 Fax: (866) 727-5336 email: editor@multnomahpost.com Village parking problems could be solved with new striping Regarding “Multnomah Village Greenstreet Project now scheduled for completion July 22,” by Erik Vidstand, The Post, July 2013. Between Southwest 35th and 36th [avenues] the new sidewalks and bio-swales are finishing up and the temporary striping has been installed. I would like to address several items in and about this area. On the south side of Capitol Highway the parallel parking has several four-foot gaps between parking spaces. These gaps as well [as] spacing at the ends of the block eliminate at least one and maybe two parking spaces in an already parking short area. If these are left-over from the street design when they would have included tree extensions, [then] that should be addressed and eliminated. If they are for pedestrian access, then I ask if crosswalks will be installed at each and how will this work crossing into angled parking on the north side? And won’t this encourage jay-walking? The limited parking during this construction project has also high- lighted several parking problems that could be solved with some striping On Capitol Highway west of SW 36th (7880 block) there are two curb faces. The north one contains space for two cars. It currently is unmarked and we have seen repeated cases of cars being parked up to 24 inches from the curb, intruding into traffic, interfering with TriMet bus turns, and pushing traffic into the oncom- ing lane. The south curb face needs to have the last parking space on the west end defined as people park onto the viaduct and at excessive distances from the curb. The east end of that curb face needs to have the last space end marking pushed westward about four feet to allow vehicles coming up SW 36th from Multnomah Bou- levard better visibility of cars com- ing eastward on Capitol Highway. I am told by the project contrac- tor that the City [of Portland] will review the current striping and markings and make permanent adjustments within 30 days. While the crews are here for that part of the project I ask that those additions [be made] to the existing project. Bryan H. Ackler Multnomah Village Deeper Sedation Dentistry... August 2013 COMMUNITY LIFE GOES OUTDOORS Creature Feature: 14 Steve’s Explore the amazing world By Don Snedecor and Lee Perlman The Southwest Portland Post movie “Raiders of the 08 The Lost Ark” will play Thurs- day, August 8, at Caruthers Park in South Waterfront. Live music at 6:30 p.m., film shows at dusk. FREE. and friends can help 10 Families create the new 100’ mosaic at the Marquam Nature Park shelter on Saturday, August 10, from 10-12 and 1-4. Led by artist Lynn Takata, open workshops are being held at the shelter during the month of August. With a forest habitat theme, ac- tivities include creating ceramics, arranging mosaics and installing pieces on the amphitheater wall. Children 5 and up are welcome with parent. The shelter is located at Southwest Marquam Street and Sam Jackson Road. For more information visit the Friends of Marquam Nature Park at www.FMNP.org or email: fmnp@ comcast.net. FREE. Massage Therapy Services Holistic•Intuitive•Professional Body and Mind Connection •StressReduction•ImmuneSupport •PainManagement Editor & Publisher: Reporters/Writers: Advertising Sales: Graphic Design: Printing: Don Snedecor Lee Perlman, Erik Vidstrand Don Snedecor, Harry Blythe Leslie Baird Design Oregon Lithoprint © 2013 by The Southwest Portland Post. All rights reserved. The opinions of the artists and authors contained herein are not necessarily shared by the publisher. Deadline for news and advertising is generally the 20th of the month prior to publication. Please call for current deadline information. Advertising rates are available upon request. The Post has a circulation of 7,000 in Multnomah Village and the surrounding neighborhood business districts including Burlingame, Capitol Hill, Garden Home, Glen Cullen, Hillsdale, South Portland, Raleigh Hills, West Portland and Vermont Hills. The Post is published on or about the 1st of every month. Subscriptions are $14 per year. Back issues are $2.50 each when available. All major credit cards accepted. The Post is printed on recycled newsprint using soy-based inks. music of Luke Wilson 18 The King & Esther Rose will be featured at a concert at Caruthers Park in South Waterfront on Sunday, August 18, at 3:00 p.m. FREE. (Continued on Page 6) well be … and well informed 6256 SW Capitol Hwy. Susan Ferreira, LMT #13618 Phone: (503) 244-6933; Fax: (866) 727-5336 general email: news@multnomahpost.com web address: www.swportlandpost.com Saturday and Sunday, August 17 & 18, at 3:00 pm. at Gabriel Park, Southwest 37th Avenue and Ne- vada Street on the east side of the park. For more information visit the Portland Actors Ensemble at www. portlandactors.org. FREE. Bowman’s Hillsdale Pharmacy 503-291-0000 • www.fearfreedental.com Years in Business! 17 Shakespeare-in-the-Parks: The Tale of Cymbeline plays Caruthers Park in South Waterfront Call and find out why West Hills Family Dental Center is different. 20 August 15, at DeWitt Park in Hill- sdale. Live music at 6:30 p.m., film shows at dusk. FREE. music of Bon Ton Roulet 11 The will be featured at a concert at DEEP SEDATION DENTISTRY. It’s MORE EFFECTIVE than just a pill. 4207 SE Woodstock Blvd #509 Portland, OR 97206 of reptiles with Steve Lattanzi. Kids will be able to safely see, hear and touch some of the most amazing creatures on earth. Steve is a well-traveled wildlife expert who specializes in study- ing exotic animals from around the world. Wednesday, August 14, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd., 503-988- 5388. Across the street at DeWitt Park (weather permitting). movie “Hotel Transyl- 15 The vania” will play Thursday, Dr. Little at West Hills Family Dental Center now offers Celebrating on Sunday, August 11, at 3:00 p.m. FREE. 503-246-3324 GardenHome Portland,Oregon97223 Byappointmentonly 503-244-7582 • email: hdrx@pcez.com •Walk-In Adult Immunizations •Experienced Compounding Pharmacists www.mygnp.com