East Portland
Asian Health & Service Center Host Asian Art Exhibition
Warren JimenezOn Saturday, Sam and I attended this art exhibition. The exhibition features the high quality work of over 150 students who have taken art classes sponsored by the Oregon Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts and AHSC. The students come from diverse cultural backgrounds and include retirees, homemakers, caregivers, people recovering from chronic illness and small business owners...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 24, 2006
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Bridger Rainwater Garden Grand Opening
Warren JimenezSam attended the grand opening of Bridger Rainwater Garden on Earth Day. After more than five years of hard work, the 12,000-square-foot rainwater garden was recognized by the community. This rolling native plant garden fills the school's center courtyard where there used to be a sea of barren asphalt. Once the plants are fully rooted, the garden will be fed by stormwater runoff from its roof. By returning this water to the earth's groundwater through natural filtration, the garden will help divert almost 300,000 gallons a year from our sewer systems. Here are Sam's comments from the event...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 24, 2006
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Filed Under East Portland, Environmental Services, Events, Livability & Environment, Speeches & Testimony
Portland begins registering lobbyists
Mary Jo MarkleWelcoming increased transparency in the city, community organizations were the first to sign up as lobbying entities on Monday, April 3. Five organizations - City Club of Portland, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, the League of Women's Voters, Money in Politics Research Action Project, and ROSE Community Development - turned in their registration to the City Auditor, urging all organizations and businesses who lobby the city to register and comply with the city's regulation, which took effect on April 1...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on April 18, 2006
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Business #136: Tri-Met
Warren JimenezWho: Tri-Met When: September 23, 2005 Tri-Met is greater Portland's main provider of public transportation. They run the MAX lightrail system, as well as an intricate network of bus lines....
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, East Portland, Jobs & Economy
Business #128: Pho Huong Restaurant
Warren JimenezWho: Pho Huong Restaurant When: August 7, 2005 Pho Huong is a Vietnemese restaurant that serves up a mean beef-noodle soup. Sam worked an evening shift waiting tables at East Portland's Pho Huong Restaurant on Powell Blvd. While new on Pho's staff, Sam is very familiar with the food service...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #126: Applied Plastics
Warren JimenezWho: Applied Plastics When: August 2, 2005 Applied Plastics has over 30 years of experience in working in the plastics industry. They offer a wide range of services, including cutting, design, fabrication, and welding, although they focus on manufacturing plastic pipes and pipe fittings. For a company profile, read on...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Business #124: Classique Floors
Warren JimenezWho: Classique Floors When: July 22, 2005Read Sam's blog on Classique Floors. Classique Floors has provided the Greater Portland with floor coverings and custom installation since 1977. They specialize in a wide range of floorings including wood, carpet, tile, vinyl, cork, linoleum and laminates....
Posted by Warren Jimenez on December 23, 2005
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Southeast 82nd, Our "Avenue of Roses"
Warren JimenezThis is a genuinely community effort that started with an idea from the business community and has gain the support of the entire neighborhood, stated Sam as he introduced this resolution. City Council passed a resolution today to recognize Southeast 82nd Avenue, within the boundaries of the City of Portland,...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on November 23, 2005
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HELP WANTED: Portland seeks citizens for city's Budget Committee
Mary Jo MarkleThe city is looking for citizens to assist in advising Council about city priorities and budget decisions. Facing necessary cuts in next year's budget, citizens on the budget committee will be able to weigh in on how city money is spent. Commissioner Adams led the effort to put 5 citizens...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 22, 2005
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Citizens Gain Seats at City Budget Making Table
Mary Jo MarklePortland City Council unanimously voted to add citizens to the city's budget committee in a Council session on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. 5 Portland residents will be selected to: recommend programs, operations and policies; provide advice about budget and service issues; and assist Council in planning for the future. The...
Posted by Mary Jo Markle on November 9, 2005
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The Most Important Profession
Jane AmesEducators are the most important professionals in our society. So says the Milken Family Foundation and it annually selects outstanding K-12 educators throughout the United States to honor for their dedication and excellence. On Tuesday, November 8th, a room full of educators, students, community members and various dignitaries gathered for...
Posted by Jane Ames on November 8, 2005
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Filed Under East Portland, Education, Front Page, News
Tell us what you think about stormwater discount registration form
Maria Thi MaiAfter 2 community meetings, several stakeholder meetings, and lots of conversations with Portland residents, we're anxious to hear from you as to what you think about the draft resolution and registration forms for Portland's stormwater discount program. We expect that you will be able to register for this discount beginning...
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on October 31, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, East Portland, Environmental Services, Front Page, Livability & Environment, North Portland, Northeast Portland, Northwest Portland, Southeast Portland (inner), Southwest Portland
New Development, New Day for Lents
Warren JimenezToday, begins a new day for the Lents community. By a 4-1 vote, PDC approved Assurety Northwest to begin developing a towncenter in Lents. Assurety Northwest, a full service insurance agency dedicated to providing quality products, competitive rates and outstanding customer service, will bring 45 family wage jobs to Portland....
Posted by Warren Jimenez on October 12, 2005
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BLOG: Classique Floors, A Local Store You Can Trust
Sam AdamsA receptionist is the hub between the inside operations of any organization and the outside world. I have always enjoyed being a receptionist, I like the challenge of answering people's questions, trying to meet their demands and respond to their complaints. Being a receptionist at an unfamiliar company selling products...
Posted by Sam Adams on August 31, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Hours, East Portland, Jobs & Economy
City-wide Invasive Species Strategy
Andrew TuttleI have recently been following up on a meeting Sam had with Jayne Cronlund, the executive director of the Three Rivers Land Conservancy, to discuss her and her staff's work in protecting natural areas by removing invasive species. As a result of this June 15th meeting we are working towards...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on July 26, 2005
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BLOG: My First "Job" is to Find One
Sam AdamsMy first “job” as part of working, “100 Hours at Portland’s Most Common Jobs” initiative is to try to find one.
My search begins online with www.iMatchskills.com, from the Oregon Employment Department. It connects employers and job seekers in Oregon...
Posted by Sam Adams on July 1, 2005
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Sam's Calendar: East Portland
The OfficeSam likes to spend most of his time outside of City Hall, so we thought we'd offer a snapshot of where he's been in Portland sorted (roughly) by neighborhood coalition boundaries...
Posted by The Office on June 6, 2005
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Business # 103: Emmert International
Warren Jimenez“Vandalism is an issue for us, as is possible misuse of the trails in our area,” says Terry Emmert with Emmert International. “We’re also concerned with the increase in homelessness and drugs in our community.” Emmert International, a prominent hauling company, has had numerous problems with fines. They told me...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 6, 2005
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Business #36: Hip Chicks Do Wine
Warren Jimenez“Business is good”, stated self-proclaimed “Wine Goddess” Laurie Lewis and “Wine Maven” Renee Neely. Laurie and Renee started their business five years ago and business is getting better every year. In order to stimulate more business, they offer their business space for non-profits to use for events. Hip Chicks Do...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 4, 2005
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Business #35: Fred Meyer
Warren JimenezAccording to Darrell Webb, President of Fred Meyer, “things are stable with Fred Meyer.” Lately, the gift card phenomenon along with the introduction of Fred Meyer Rewards Card has helped increase sales. “If you want to participate, you can, but you do not need the Rewards Card in order to...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on February 4, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, East Portland, Southeast Portland (inner)
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