http://www.news4neighbors.net/ Portland, Oregon en-us Copyright © 2000, Me 2009-08-29T19:43:02+00:00 Me friendlyneighbor@news4neighbors.net Technology 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 hourly http://www.news4neighbors.net/images/topics/topicslash.gif http://www.news4neighbors.net/ http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=09/01/24/2353218 David Pool writes "News4Neighbors is coming out of the mothballs inorder to run an opinion piece by Richard Ellmyer. He proposes that by comparison with lies of other politicians who caused so many deaths, destruction and torture, Mayor Sam Adams' lies pale by comparison.I personally agree. I see no need for the mayor to fall on his own sword just because he lied about who he slept with. A great many people have done that. The bottom line is that two adults having sex isn't illegal.While I may disagree with Richard on other matters, I fully endorse his sentiment here.David Pool Editor, News4Neighbors.net http://www.news4neighbors.net" eno 2009-01-24T15:53:05+00:00 news 1,1,1,0,0,0,0 Opinion 1 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=09/01/24/2344203 Richard Ellmyer writes "George W. Bush lied about Weapons of Mass Destruction forcing his fellow Americans to kill and be killed in a war. Lyndon Johnson lied about the gulf of Tonkin incident forcing his fellow Americans to kill and be killed in a war. Richard Nixon lied about the secret illegal bombing of Cambodia and Laos forcing his fellow Americans to kill and be killed in a war. Ronald Reagan lied about about trading arms for hostages in the Iran Contra Affair causing the deaths of many.They all lied about how their wars were being prosecuted. They hailed inflated body counts and hung "mission accomplished" banners as signs of success. All lies.Our government can lock an 18 year old in an isolation cell in a maximum security prison. Our government can flush poison into the veins of an 18 year old until dead for committing heinous crimes.It is the height of hypocrisy to defend the morality of ordering 18 year olds to kill other human beings in war and be executed by our government for criminal offenses and then deny them the moral right to have consensual sex with any partner of their choosing. eno 2009-01-24T02:37:59+00:00 news 2,2,2,1,0,0,0 Opinion 2 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=09/01/24/2355238 Sam Adams writes "January 19, 2009I want to publicly acknowledge a mistake I have made and I want to apologize for it.In the past, I have characterized my relationship with Beau Breedlove as purely non-sexual. That is not true. Beau Breedlove and I had a sexual relationship for a few months in the summer of 2005 after he turned 18 years of age.I should have been honest at the time about the true nature of my relationship with Beau Breedlove when questions about my relationship with him first surfaced publicly in October 2007. In fact, Beau encouraged me to be honest about the facts of our relationship. I am deeply sorry that I asked him to lie for me.I lied at the time because I was afraid that people would believe untrue rumors, being circulated by an undeclared mayoral opponent, that I had broken a law involving sexual relations with a minor. But this is not a good excuse.Until today, with the exception of Beau, I have not discussed with anyone the true nature of my relationship with him: not with my colleagues, staff, friends or family.I apologize to Beau for asking him to lie for me. I apologize to my colleagues for my poor handling of this matter. I apologize to the people of Portland for my dishonesty. I should have been truthful from the beginning.Mayor Sam Adams" eno 2009-01-24T01:04:34+00:00 news 4,4,3,0,0,0,0 Politics 4 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/12/10/0113238 David Pool writes "After many years News4Neighbors will shutter it's doors at the end of 2007. It has been a long and interesting run, but as the primary driver behind the site, I find I no longer have time to keep up with daily submissions.Thanks for all who participated in this experiment in public news gathering and dialog. It's been a great time getting to know so many of the fine people in this town.David Pool" David Pool 2007-12-10T17:00:00+00:00 news 10,10,6,4,0,0,0 articles 10 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2358239 Teri Ruch writes "Make Friends & Make a Difference on Sat. Mornings—Help Restore Natural Areas at Local ParksMeet new friends and make a difference in just one morning. Join Friends of Trees for our Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training this Saturday, Nov. 10, at Magness Memorial Tree Farm in Sherwood, or come plant native seedlings at restoration work parties this fall and winter.Sat., Nov. 10, Natural Area Restoration Crew Leader Training—Join us for a free lunch, free training, and fun with like-minded friends at Magness Memorial Tree Farm, 31195 SW Ladd Hill Rd, in Sherwood, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance registration required. Please e-mail kathrynw@friendsoftrees.org. For more information, visit "training schedule" at www.friendsoftrees.org.You're also invited to join us for the following natural area restoration work parties. Each event is on a Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No experience is necessary. Just join us before 9 a.m. for registration, snacks and instructions. Dress to keep warm and dry. More information and site directions are on the "planting schedule" at www.friendsoftrees.org.Sat., Dec. 8, Stella Olsen Park, Washington St and Third St, SherwoodSat., Dec. 15, Memorial Park, Memorial Dr and Cumberlin Dr, WilsonvilleSat., Jan. 1, 2008, Jurgens Park, 17255 SW Jurgens Ave, TualatinThe Stella Olsen Park planting has been organized in partnership with Clean Water Services, a public utility committed to protecting water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed. The Jurgens Park planting has been organized in partnership with the City of Tualatin. All plantings are a part of Friends of Trees’ Natural Area Restoration program, which works to restore urban natural areas in the Portland-Vancouver metro area.Trees clean our air and water, cool our streams and provide wildlife habitat, conserve energy needed to heat and cool our homes and buildings, and reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. According to the Oct. 3, 2007 Oregonian, Portland's trees intercept 25 million pounds of air pollutants and keep half a billion gallons of stormwater from polluting our rivers.For information about these and other planting events, call 503-284-TREE (8733) or visit Friends of Trees’ web site at www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees brings people in the Portland-Vancouver area together to plant and care for city trees and urban natural areas." David Pool 2007-11-15T15:58:05+00:00 Events 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2356240 Tricia Knoll, Public Information Officer, Portland writes "Portland, Oregon - The Portland Water Bureau has just released new monthly income eligibility guidelines that make it possible for more people who pay residential water and sewer bills in Portland to receive City-Council approved discounts on those bills. The new guidelines, based on state median income guidelines, allow for people to make more money and either establish or new eligibility.As of July 1, 2007, the quarterly discount also increased to $73 per quarter for a combined water and sewer bill. An additional yearly $150 crisis voucher is available to eligible customers in times of hardship .Here are the new income eligibility thresholds:Family size Annual Income Monthly income 1 person $19,327.00 Under $1,610.58 2 people $25,274.00 Under $2,106.16 3 people $31,220.00 Under $2,601.66 4 people $37,167.00 Under $3,097.25 5 people $43,114.00 Under $3,592.83 6 people $49,060.00 Under $4,088.33 7 people $50,175.45 Under $4,181.28 8 people $51,290.46 Under $4,274.20 9 people $52,405.47 Under $4,367.12 10 people $53,520.48 Under $4,460.04 11 people $54,635.49 Under $4,552.95 12 people $55,750.50 Under $4,645.87 Each additional member $1,412.35 $117.69 David Pool 2007-11-14T15:56:05+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2352217 Teri Ruch writes "Make Friends, Make a Difference, Plant Trees! NW & SW Portland Natural Area Work PartiesMeet new friends and make a difference in just one morning. Join Friends of Trees for our Natural Area Restoration work parties on the following dates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No experience is necessary. Just join us before the planting begins at 9 a.m. for registration, snacks and instructions. Dress to keep warm and dry. More information and site directions are on the "planting schedule" at www.friendsoftrees.org.Sat., Dec. 1, Forest Park, Newton Rd and NW Skyline RdSat., Dec. 15 & Feb. 16, South Portland Riverbank, Willamette Park, SW Macadam Ave and Nebraska StSat., March 8, 2008, SW Texas Wetland, SW 26th and SW Texas AveThe Dec. 1 Forest Park planting is sponsored by Friends of Forest Park, and the Dec. 15 South Portland Riverbank planting is sponsored by Esurance Auto Insurance. All four plantings are a part of Friends of Trees’ Natural Area Restoration program, which works to restore urban natural areas in the Portland-Vancouver metro area.Trees clean our air and water, cool our streams and provide wildlife habitat, conserve energy needed to heat and cool our homes and buildings, and reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. According to the Oct. 3, 2007 Oregonian, Portland's trees intercept 25 million pounds of air pollutants and keep half a billion gallons of stormwater from polluting our rivers.For information about these and other planting events, call 503-284-TREE (8733) or visit Friends of Trees’ web site at www.friendsoftrees.org. Friends of Trees brings people in the Portland-Vancouver area together to plant and care for city trees and urban natural areas." David Pool 2007-11-14T15:52:04+00:00 Events 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2354235 Lindsey Newkirk writes "Junk to Funk Recycled Fashion Show Contest; A trashion show of art and sustainability Saturday November 17th Wonder Ballroom 128 NE Russell Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8:30 $16 in advance/$20 at the door/$65 VIP 21 Plus Hosted by Commissioner Sam Adams and the DEQ's David Allaway Entertainment by Marin8Traks, Do Jump's Entusiasmo, the Golden Greats, and DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid. “Junk Jury” includes members from The Art Institute of Portland, Orlo, Metro, the Office of Sustainable Development, and the Museum of Contemporary Craft. Audience Costumes Encouraged DIY accessory table provided by Scrap Produced by Elysium Events in collaboration with and benefiting Orlo. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.junktofunk.org" David Pool 2007-11-13T15:54:27+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Arts 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2353250 Marsha Johnson AuD writes "Do you realize how much noise you are exposing your ears to every day? Are you aware of how loud our metro environment really is? Have we simply become used to noisy traffic, noisy shopping centers, noisy music and noisy telephones? It is very hard for the human being to really grasp just how loud everything can be! In coffee shops, the grinders, for example, can send off over 100 decibels of noise that can really damage your hearing! At the movie theaters, previews are commonly shown with decibel levels exceeding 90! Every person should try to become aware of the fact that any noise above 85 dB is cause for ACTION! Action might mean moving away from the noise source, covering up one's ears, or changing the situation as soon as possible. Have you ever visited a clothing store that plays extremely loud music? Go and insist that the clerks or manager turns down the volume while you are in the store! Hearing loss can be much more embarrassing. David Pool 2007-11-13T15:53:18+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Healthcare 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/11/13/2351223 Sherry writes "Hi South Tabor neighbors,If you live, work, or own a business in South Tabor, you're a member of our neighborhood association - easy as that!(South Tabor neighborhood boundaries in Southeast Portland, Oregon: from Division to Powell Boulevard, and from 52nd to 82nd Avenue)This month's meeting is on Nov 15 2007 @ 7:00pm Trinity Fellowship Church, 2700 SE 67th AveThis is a reoccurring meeting on 3rd Thursdays, in Sept–Nov & Jan-May at 7:00 PMCome find out about what is going on in your neighborhood and mingle with your neighbors... this month's meeting will also be a potluck! Please bring something to share if you would like.If you have any questions, you may contact the South Tabor Neighborhood Association at(503)922-1905Also, please visit our website www.southtabor.org" David Pool 2007-11-13T15:51:18+00:00 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 SouthTabor 0 Search News4Neighbors stories query http://www.news4neighbors.net/search.pl