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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 1998)
Page A6 (Elje IJortlanb (Obstruer City Council Approves Revisions Portland C ity C o u n c il u n a n i mously approved revision s to the O llic e ol N eighborhood A sso ciations G u ide lin es T his adop tion culm inated an extensive c iti zen invo lvem en t process to open the door to greater p a rtic ip a tio n in the neighborhood netw o rk by business associations and ethn ic organizations. Including business associations and ethnic organizations into the strong neighborhood system is a step in the rig h t d ire c tio n ." said Diane L in n , O ffic e o f N eighbor hood Associations D irector. C o u n c il m em bers agreed and encouraged n eigh bo rho od asso c ia tio n to w o rk m ore in te ra c tiv e ly w ith a ll c iv ic groups. C o u n c il m em bers agreed and encouraged n eigh b o rh o o d asso c ia tio n s to w o rk more in te ra c tiv e ly w ith a ll c iv ic groups. To re fle c t the broader scope o f its m is s io n , the O ffic e of N eig hb orho o d A sso cia tio n s w ill now be kn ow n as the O ffic e of N eig hb orho o d In v o lv e m e n t. For fu rth e r in fo rm a tio n c o n ta ct. Steve Y o u n g , O ffic e o f N eighborhood In volvem ent, 823- Roy Jay President and Chief Executive 4519. Seniors invited to explore outdoors hills. Fee includes transportation and guide. Skiers need to bring proper equipment (skis, boots, poles) and lunch. T w o dates available: M on day, Jan. 26 from 8:40 am to 5 pm or Monday, Feb. 9, 8:40 am to 5 pm. Cost is $32 ($30 for city residents). Bus w ill pick people up at Luepke Center, 1009 E M cLoughlin Blvd. Snow shoe on M t Hood: 1 histw o- to lour-m ile guided snowshoe trip is f or the beginning or intermediate level The Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department is spotlight ing two classes lor people age 50 and over to enjoy winter outdoor recre ation experiences. Cross-County Ski Tour: Begin ning and intermediate level skiers w ill lour near Mt. St. Helens. Skiing distance is four to eight miles with less than 8(H) feet elevation gain Participants should leel comfortable skiing on level ground and small snowshoer. Fee includes transporta tion, snowshoes and guide. Partici pants should bring $4 lor chair lift, lunch, waterproof hiking boots and proper clothing. Date is Monday, March 9, from 8:40 am to 5 pm. Cost is $40 ($38 for city residents). Bus w ill pick people up at Luepke Cen ter. T o make a reservation call Marshall Center at 696-8236. Ask for a complete list of what to bring when registering. All ages can learn ballroom dance steps Singles and couples ol all ages are invited to waltz, lox-trot,chachaand swing. This new dance class, spon sored by Vancouver-C lark Parks and Recreation Department, meets M on days at Luepke Center, 1009 E. M cLoughlin Blvd. Beginning stu Fees are $56 per couple ($55 city resident) and $28.50 for singles ($27 dents meet 7 to 8 pm. Intermediate students meet 8 to 9 pm Session runs March 9 to A p ril 13. city resident). Call Marshall Center at 696-8236 our people worked so hard to keep service levels so high,” commented John Alden. UPS Vice Chairman. I'he latest holiday season saw not only a dramatic increase over projec tion for the total peak but also a jump over predicted daily totals. I he big gest delivery day occurred on Dec. 18 when almost 17.2 m illion pack ages were delivered, but the daily total hit or exceeded 16 m illion on five other days during the period. The 1997 volume is the most ever handled during a peak season with 18 w orking days. In preparation tor this past busy M o re C hoices F o r You. M o re H e lp W h e r e It C o u n ts. m the w oM . the tiffin who Uÿwï the pienti o^ j&uycheeh>, ¡wet the tyjje who the to register. 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