СВЕТИ ГЕОРГИThe Parkrose Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative wrapped up its three organizational meetings last month with creation of a seven-person steering committee for the next step: a formal commitment to the Portland Development Commission and city, then formation of an “urban renewal light” district bringing physical, permanent improvements along Sandy Boulevard, from Northeast 99th to 120th avenues.

Colleen Gifford, from left, David Ableidinger and Luke Shepard at a Parkrose Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative organizational meeting held last month. Gifford, hired by the Parkrose Business Association through a grant from the City to recruit steering committee members for the Parkrose NPI, one of six areas in Portland designated by the City and Portland Development Commission.

The Parkrose Neighborhood Association holds their general meeting tonight, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The east Portland neighborhood association meets at Faithful Savior Ministries, 11100 N.E. Skidmore St.

For an agenda, or more information contact PNA Chair Mary Walker, 503-252-2146 or e-mail her at parkrosephoenix@gmail.com.

New personnel arrives with the realigning of Portland’s police precincts from five to three. Recently, we received an e-mail letter of introduction from Mary Tompkins, the new crime prevention coordinator for the Parkrose and Argay Neighborhood Associations of east Portland, it follows.

“Hello: Argay, Beaumont-Wilshire, Hollywood, Parkrose, Rose City Park, and Roseway neighborhood association representatives.

“I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you, as your new Crime Prevention Coordinator. Due to the recent Police Bureau precinct restructuring, I have been given this wonderful opportunity to work with all of you.

The Parkrose Neighborhood Association holds its general membership meeting tonight,  from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Faithful Savior Ministries in at 11100 N.E. Skidmore St in east Portland.

For tonight’s agenda, contact PNA chair Mary Walker at 503-252-2146 or send her an e-mail at: abfportlandor@aol.com