http://www.news4neighbors.net/ Portland, Oregon en-us Copyright © 2000, Me 2008-11-21T02:13:03+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=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 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/10/31/1545252 Brett Lyon writes "Plant Trees and help restore Dawson Creek in Hillsboro at SOLV and Clean Water Services’ Tree For All planting on Saturday, December 1. Plantings start at 9 am and end by 12 pm.Decades of human activities have degraded our natural spaces and our watersheds are in need of repair. SOLV is working with the cities in Washington County, Clean Water Services and local volunteers to help restore our rivers, lakes and streams, taking the necessary steps to help repair our natural systems. The collective goal is to plant two million trees in the Tualatin River Basin in the next 20 years. The planting along Dawson Creek is just one part of this larger exciting project!For more information and to register visit the Tree For All Webpage, http://www.solv.org/programs/tree_for_all.asp, event information is found at the very bottom of the page. You can also contact Brett Lyon at 503-844-9571 x 332 or brett@solv.org. Put on your boots, grab a shovel, and come dig in! We hope to see you out in your watershed!" David Pool 2007-11-13T08:45:29+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/10/31/1545214 Brett Lyon writes "Plant Trees and help restore the Tryon Creek watershed in SW Portland at SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed Health sites on Saturday, December 1. Planting starts at 9 am and ends by 12 pm.This site is located at the head of the Tryon Creek watershed and consists of roughly seven acres owned by the Lewis and Clark Law School. The natural area next to the school is a mixed forest of Western red cedar, Big leaf maple, Red alder, and Sword fern. It has been invaded by English ivy which is suffocating native ground cover, shrubs and even trees. There is also a large amount of Himalayan blackberry in the northwest corner of the property near the baseball field. The site is next door to Tryon Creek State Park. Project partners include the City of Portland- Bureau of Environmental Services, Friends of Tryon Creek, the Tryon Creek Watershed Council and Lewis and Clark Law School.For more information and to register visit the Team up For Watershed Health Website, http://www.solv.org/programs/teamup_watershed_heal th.asp, event information is found at the very bottom of the page. You can also contact Brett Lyon at 503-844-9571 x 332 or brett@solv.org. Put on your boots, grab a shovel, and come dig in! We hope to see you out in your watershed!" David Pool 2007-11-10T08:45:01+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 http://www.news4neighbors.net/article.pl?sid=07/10/31/1542256 Brett Lyon writes "Plant Trees and help restore the Wilkes Creek and Columbia Slough watershed in NE Portland at SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed Health sites on Saturday, November 17. Plantings start at 9 am and end by 12 pm.Wilkes Creek is spring fed and runs year round with cool clean water. It is a tributary to the Columbia Slough, and one of the only fresh water streams left in the watershed. The site was once dominated by large western red cedar, red osier dogwood and sword fern. It is owned by the local homeowners association and is being held as a conservation easement by the City of Portland, homeowners, and the Wilkes Neighborhood Association. Project partners include the Riverview Village Homeowner’s Association, the Wilkes Community Group, and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services.For more information and to register visit the Team up For Watershed Health Website, http://www.solv.org/programs/teamup_watershed_heal th.asp, event information is found at the very bottom of the page. You can also contact Brett Lyon at 503-844-9571 x 332 or brett@solv.org. Put on your boots, grab a shovel, and come dig in! We hope to see you out in your watershed!" David Pool 2007-11-04T08:42:36+00:00 news 0,0,0,0,0,0,0 articles 0 Search News4Neighbors stories query http://www.news4neighbors.net/search.pl