Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Assn.

President's Message--October/November 2000

Oct 10, 2000

Summer is drawing to a close and the season I love best is here. You probably have noticed the not-so-subtle change in the air. We have had a terrific summer in Portland and especially in the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood. Thanks to all who attended the annual National Night Out picnic. It was a tremendous success with over 300 people in attendance. Thanks to the many merchants and volunteers who made my job so easy!! Next year we are hoping to see even more neighbors attend. The Fremont Fest was also very successful. Congratulations to Greg Olson who won the beautiful Carol Sands watercolor raffled off at the gathering. We have postcards of the artwork available for sale, complements of Ms. Sands, as well as BWNA t-shirts. Please also continue to support the local businesses that are an integral part of what makes the neighborhood great.

With the onset of autumn and winter, our thoughts turn to home weatherization projects, utility bills, and children back in school. Please drive carefully now that more kids are out, especially in the early morning and afternoons. No amount of time saved is worth the cost of a precious life, young or old.

Now is also the time to begin to prepare the old house for winter. With the higher cost of gas as well as the cost of electricity promising to be more expensive this year than before, it is especially important to conserve energy and weatherize thoroughly. If anyone interested in attending a weatherization workshop, please let a board member know. If we can generate sufficient interest, I am sure we can have various utility representatives put together a very worthwhile training workshop.

Finally, welcome to the new neighbors. I am confident you are (or will be soon) finding out that this is a very special part of Portland. If you haven?’t received a welcome packet from BWNA, please contact Margaret Davis, or any board member. Please plan to attend the next general membership meeting on the ninth of October. I look forward to seeing you then.

Willie Nolan,
BWNA President