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An informative letter was recently sent to owners and residents within, and adjacent to, the projects' boundaries.
<br /> Included in that mailing was an informational pamphlet defining the effects of excessive inflow and infiltration on the
<br /> wastewater system. For more information, contact Project Manager Rich Heil at 682-8307.
<br /> Downtown Planning Open House
<br /> A Downtown Planning Open House will take place on Monday, June 30 from 4:30- 7:00 p.m. in the Tykeson-Bascom
<br /> Room at the Eugene Public Library. The event is co-sponsored by City of Eugene Planning and Development
<br /> Department, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Downtown Eugene, Inc., and the City Club of Eugene.
<br /> The Downtown Planning Open House will focus on planning issues affecting downtown. These include the updated
<br /> Downtown Plan, the Central Area Transportation Study, the Riverfront Research Park and Downtown Urban Renewal
<br /> Districts, and financial implementation tools such as the Multi-Unity Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) for housing
<br /> development.
<br /> The Open House provides an opportunity for public information and involvement prior to the public hearing on the
<br /> Downtown Plan and related Metro Plan amendments before the Eugene Planning Commission. That hearing is
<br /> scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber. At the Open House, members of the public
<br /> will have the opportunity to ask questions and submit written testimony to be presented to the Planning Commission. For
<br /> additional information, contact Nan Laurence, Associate Planner, Planning Division, at 682-5340 or by e-mail at
<br /> nan.laurence@ci.eugene.or.us.
<br /> We Are Bethel Celebration - Bringing the Community Together
<br /> On May 31, Bethel Weed and Seed and other community
<br /> organizations collaborated to organize a unique community
<br /> building event, the 2nd annual We Are Bethel" celebration. The
<br /> goal of the celebration was to bring people together to celebrate
<br /> the richness of the Bethel neighborhood and to promote
<br /> neighborhood dialogue and community safety. The sun was
<br /> bright and spirits were high as a diverse crowd of over 1,800 "'` 1 x ' ti -�
<br /> Bethel community residents took to the fields of Petersen Barn ,�,r--: ` " % '�'
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<br /> CommunityCenter for music, food, youth activities, and much /
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<br /> Highlights of the celebration included the Weed and Seed Safe— ir, �'
<br /> Haven Teen Club Carnival run by LRCS Youth Services, an ,- -
<br /> inflatable ',,A. rfr salmon story-telling tent hosted by the Bethel Branch '_
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<br /> Library with stories read by Mayor Torrey, and a visit from the
<br /> Eugene Police canine unit. Musical performances ran throughout
<br /> the day, including a featured performance by local band Shelley James Musicbox, Bethel School District student
<br /> performances, and a local Cuban band, Azuquita.
<br /> Post event data indicates that organizers, staff, and community members agree that the celebration was a huge success.
<br /> Planning is underway for the 3rd annual celebration, which will be held on May 29, 2004. To get involved or for more
<br /> information, contact Lorna Flormoe, Planning and Development Department, at 682-5293 or via e-mail
<br /> (lorna.flormoe@ci.eugene.or.us).
<br /> Eugene Police "Seniors on Patrol"Volunteers to Offer Vacation Checks
<br /> Your vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. " ,
<br /> Returning to a residence that has been broken into while you were away can be,
<br /> a frightening experience. Your vacation can be more enjoyable and carefree ; L
<br /> when you know your residence is being looked after. `
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<br /> The 'Seniors on Patrol' Team are volunteers who help address neighborhood ---
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<br /> crime and safety issues by observing and reporting suspicious activities to the ,, .
<br /> police department. As part of their service to the community, team members
<br /> are offering vacation checks to provide additional patrol around your residence
<br /> while you are way. The volunteers will walk around the premises and check fo
<br /> open, unlocked, or broken windows and doors, and any other sign of forced - i 1
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