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There will NOT be a Citywide Parks Team meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

As is our regular custom, the Citywide Parks Team will not have a regular meeting in December. As a mentioned in an earlier message, a handful of us will be meeting during the day on Friday to revisit the groups goals, talk about transferring the group's leadership (now that I'm on the Portland Parks Board), and set up some topics for meetings during the first half of 2010. If you have ideas for meeting topics, please pass them along.

-- Linda

Linda Robinson
503-261-9566
lrobinspdx@...

#1546

From: "Rich" <richgun1@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 5:17 am
Subject: Re: Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team

richgun1@...

Hi Margot.....It is at 2:00 pm in Amanda Fritz's conference room.

Rich

From: Margot Barnett

Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 8:05 PM

To: Team4PortlandParks@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Team4PortlandParks] Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team

Linda -

What time are you planning on meeting? I am interested if I can fit it in.

-Margot

On Dec 8, 2009, at 12:09 PM, L Robinson wrote:

A small group of us are getting together Friday afternoon, at City Hall, to clarify the mission and goals of the Citywide Parks Team, and discuss topics for future meetings. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know.
-- Linda

Linda Robinson, Facilitator
503-261-9566
lrobinspdx@comcast.net

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#1545

From: Margot Barnett <mbarnett2@...>
Date: Wed Dec 9, 2009 4:05 am
Subject: Re: Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team

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Linda -

What time are you planning on meeting? I am interested if I can fit it in.

-Margot

On Dec 8, 2009, at 12:09 PM, L Robinson wrote:

A small group of us are getting together Friday afternoon, at City Hall, to clarify the mission and goals of the Citywide Parks Team, and discuss topics for future meetings. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know.
-- Linda

Linda Robinson, Facilitator
503-261-9566
lrobinspdx@...

#1544

From: Alesia Reese <alesiajmr@...>
Date: Tue Dec 8, 2009 10:04 pm
Subject: Re: Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team

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Thanks, but it December at the Post Office. Sorry, I will have to decline.

ajr.

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...> wrote:

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Subject: [Team4PortlandParks] Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team
To: "Citywide Parks Team" <Team4PortlandParks@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:09 PM

A small group of us are getting together Friday afternoon, at City Hall, to clarify the mission and goals of the Citywide Parks Team, and discuss topics for future meetings. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know.
-- Linda

Linda Robinson, Facilitator
503-261-9566
lrobinspdx@comcast. net

#1543

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Tue Dec 8, 2009 8:09 pm
Subject: Planning Meeting for Citywide Parks Team

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A small group of us are getting together Friday afternoon, at City Hall, to clarify the mission and goals of the Citywide Parks Team, and discuss topics for future meetings. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know.
-- Linda

Linda Robinson, Facilitator
503-261-9566
lrobinspdx@...

#1542

From: "Turpel, Lisa" <lturpel@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 8:38 pm
Subject: FW: December 3 PayDirt

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1 of 1 File(s)

PayDirt 12-3-09.pdf

#1541

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 7:52 am
Subject: [Fwd: [fauna_pdx] FAUNA ALERT--SPEAK UP ON DECEMBER 16TH AT CITY HALL TO PROTECT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN PORTLAND]

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For your information...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	[fauna_pdx] FAUNA ALERT--SPEAK UP ON DECEMBER 16TH AT CITY HALL TO PROTECT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER IN PORTLAND
Date:	Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:51:22 -0800
From:	Bob Sallinger <bsallinger@...>
To:	<clack_fauna@...>, <eastmult_fauna@...>, <pdx_fauna@...>, <waco_fauna@...>

Dear Friends and Advocates for Urban Natural Areas,

Please come testify on behalf the Willamette River!

On Wednesday, December 16th at 630 pm Portland City Council will hold its first hearing on the North Reach River Plan. This is a unique opportunity to reverse more than a century of degradation in the Willamette River as it passes through Portland. The North Reach stretches 11 miles from the Fremont Bridge to the Confluence with the Columbia River. It is one of the most degraded stretches of river in the United States.

The North Reach Plan is the City's first major update to the zoning code and design guidelines for this stretch of River since 1987. The Plan took more than two years to develop and proposes more than $500 million in new infrastructure to support river industries and new trail alignments that will provide the public with greater access to the river. The Plan also proposes critical new strategies to protect and restore habitat in the North Reach. Specifically the plan proposes the following:

· Environmental Zoning to provide baseline protections for the most important riparian and upland resources;

· A system of 21 permanently protected restoration sites designed to allow listed salmon and steelhead to safely pass through the North Reach;

Jay “Ding” Darling cartoon from 1923

A funding structure that requires industry to fully mitigate to replace existing habitat that is eliminated in the course of development and a small additional fee which will go towards supporting habitat improvement in the North Reach.

We expect strong industry opposition to this plan. Industry has been arguing to eliminate environmental regulations on industrial properties and to gut the proposed funding mechanisms. If they have their way, the regulations established under the new River Plan would be even weaker than the regulations that we have today---the regulations that have already allowed the North Reach to become the most degraded stretch of river in Oregon.

It is time to set the North Reach of the Willamette on a course towards environmental health! More detailed emails will follow in the coming days, but PLEASE SET ASIDE THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 16TH TO COME TO CITY HALL TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR RESTORING THE WILLAMETTE RIVER.

THIS WILL BE A ONCE IN A GENERATION OPPORTUNITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER WE BEGIN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING OUR RIVER. PLEASE JOIN US ON DECEMBER 16TH.

Bob Sallinger

Conservation Director

Audubon Society of Portland

5151 NW Cornell Road

Portland, OR 97210

(503) 292-9501 ext. 110

Check out Portland Audubon at Willamette Week's 2009 Give Guide! Please consider making a donation to help the critters in our Wildlife Care Center this holiday season. http://giveguide.oaktree.com/Welcome.aspx

#1540

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:42 pm
Subject: [Fwd: January Friends & Partners Forum]

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http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=50660

Here's an opportunity to learn more about recruiting and retaining volunteers for your park projects.
-- Linda

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	January Friends & Partners Forum
Date:	Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:56:27 -0800
From:	Moredock, Kyle <kyle.moredock@...>
To:	Behrens, Max <mbehrens@...>
CC:	Harper, Michelle <mharper@...>, Turpel, Lisa <lturpel@...>

July 8, 2004

Administration

1120 S.W. 5th Ave., Suite 1302 www.PortlandParks.org

Portland, OR 97204 Nick Fish, Commissioner

Tel: (503) 823-7529 Fax: (503) 823-6007 Zari Santner, Director

Sustaining a healthy park and recreation system to make Portland a great place to live, work and play.

SAVE THE DATE

FRIENDS & PARTNER FORUM

9:00am – 12:00pm, Saturday, January 30th

Mt. Scott Community Center: Auditorium

5530 SE 72^nd Ave

Portland, OR 97206

Agenda:

9:00am: Welcome – Alliance Coordinator: Max Behrens

9:05am: Opening Statement from Director of Portland Parks & Recreation: Zari Santner

9:10am: Friends & Partners Policy - Workforce and Community Alliance Manager: Lisa Turpel

9:20am: Announcements

9:30am: Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Training - Volunteer Coordinator: Steve Pixley

11:30am: Closing Statements/Questions

12:00pm: Networking

Contact Kyle Moredock with Questions

By email: kyle.moredock@...

By phone: 503 823 8878

Portland Parks & Recreation’s friend and partner groups have played an instrumental role in keeping Portland a healthy and fun place to play. Through our continued partnership and collaboration, we not only learn from one another, but enhance the services we provide our citizens.

For additional information on Portland Parks & Recreation’s Friend and Allied Partners, please visit:

#1539

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:41 pm
Subject: [Fwd: Sinkhole closes section of Northgate Park]

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For your information...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Sinkhole closes section of Northgate Park
Date:	Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:19:24 -0800
From:	Sorensen, Beth <Beth.Sorensen@...>

November 30, 2009

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Beth Sorensen, Public Information Officer

503.823.5300; 503.823.6634 (cell)

- EMERGENCY CLOSURE -

Sinkhole closes section of Northgate Park

(Portland, OR) – A 20 feet by 30 feet sinkhole has been found in the soccer field at Northgate Park in north Portland. For public safety, Portland Parks & Recreation staff has closed the field and surrounded the sunken area with cyclone construction fencing until the damage can be assessed and repairs made.

Located in the middle of the park’s soccer field, the hole is about one foot deep at the edges, dropping to as much as 15 feet to 20 feet deep in the middle. It is located approximately 150 feet from the nearest pedestrian path.

PP&R staff is still investigating the cause of the sinkhole.

No games were scheduled for the soccer field, but it will be unavailable for pick-up games or other recreation activities until repairs are fully completed.

Northgate Park is located at North Geneva Avenue and North Fessenden Street. Nearly 11 acres, the park features, in addition to the soccer field, baseball and softball fields, a disabled access play area, a disabled access restroom, a playground, a tennis court, and water play feature. No other features in the park will be affected by the closure around the sinkhole.

As changes occur, PP&R will keep the public informed about the length of the closure and repairs.

# # #

Beth Sorensen | Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
beth.sorensen@...

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org

Nick Fish, Commissioner | Zari Santner, Director

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#1538

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sun Nov 29, 2009 8:48 am
Subject: [Fwd: FW: Two Important Conversations!!!]

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A reminder about the budget meeting on Monday evening -- and the meeting Thursday evening about possible code change relative to PP&R playing fields.
-- Linda

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	FW: Two Important Conversations!!!
Date:	Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:56:12 -0800
From:	Kennedy-Wong, Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Kennedy-Wong@...>

Budget and Code! - and before you delete this, consider that every aspect of the Parks system is impacted by these two issues.

Budget -

As we start the budget planning process for fiscal year 2010/11, the City of Portland continues to face uncertainties from the ongoing financial crisis, including reduced state and federal funding and reduced General Fund discretionary dollars. As with the development of the current year's budget, the City will take a conservative approach in preparing next year's bureau budgets.

What does that mean? Things don't look great - last year Portland Parks & Recreation reduced its General Fund discretionary budget by approximately $2 Million - this reduction translated into the loss of the three planners, increased program fees and we didn't hire several positions that were vacant.

The impact to the public meant less staff was available to help to create and improve parks in your community AND fewer opportunities to enjoy the amenities that do exist.

FY - 2010-11

This years financial forecast could be this bad again. There has been suggestion that Portland Parks & Recreation will be asked to reduce it's budget again by up to 5%. This could mean as much as $2 Million. There is little left 'behind the scenes' and cost increases can not fill the gap again.

What are your priorities? Let us know...

Public Priorities and Parks Budget

Monday, November 30th

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Benson High School, 546 NE 12th

Childcare available by calling 503-823-5113, before November 25th

Budget information can be found at www.portlandonline.com/parks/budget

Proposed Code Changes -

For more than fifty years, Portland Parks & Recreation and Portland Public Schools have worked together to provide thousands of children, youth, and adults sports programming and recreational opportunities on hundreds of sports fields in almost every neighborhood in the city.

Problem

The need for sports fields has increased steadily over the past two decades – as the population continues to grow and need increases, we fall further behind in our ability to provide adequate recreational facilities to children, youth, and adults in the city

Current studies regarding obesity and access to nature indicate an increasingly critical need for children and youth to be exposed to outdoor recreational activities

Current code language limits our ability to improve existing fields to address the growing need

High levels of use on currently available fields degrades those fields more quickly and clusters impacts to certain neighborhoods

Current code language is ambiguous or silent on when review (and public notice) is required for sports fields.

Since December of 2008, Portland Parks & Recreation, the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability and Portland Public Schools have been working together to clarify and refine City Code to allow these agencies to better meet the needs of all Portlanders.

General Approach to Changing the Code

1. Create measurable thresholds to more clearly indicate exactly when Conditional Use (CU) reviews are required (includes public notice).

2. Improve public notice procedures when CUs are not required. Require school districts and/or Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to provide notice to neighbors where field changes are proposed. The notice will provide information on proposed changes, opportunities for input and contact information for staff.

3. Identify parameters for using a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) as a tool to address both the concerns of the community and the need for Parks and Schools to provide safe, adequate recreational opportunities to children, youth, and adults in the City of Portland.

Public Need/ Public Impacts, Workshop on Proposed Code Changes to Public Fields

Thursday, December 3rd

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Beaumont Middle School, 4043 NE Fremont

Childcare available by calling 503-823-5113, before November 30th

Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong

Community Engagement and Public Involvement Manager

Portland Parks and Recreation

(503) 823-5113

Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong

Community Engagement and Public Involvement Manager

Portland Parks and Recreation

(503) 823-5113

#1537

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:47 pm
Subject: [Fwd: FW: Wreath sales pay for nature programs]

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'Tis the season to "spruce" up your home for the winter holidays…and send a kid to nature camp!

______________________________________________

From: Thomas, Sue

Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 2:08 PM

To: Citywide All Employees Distribution List

Subject: Wreath sales pay for nature programs

The Air is Cool, the Leaves have Fallen,

It is the Time for Wreaths!

Portland Parks Environmental Education

Will be offering

The Greens and Fragrances of

Wreaths Recycled from Parks Prunings

To fund Nature Camp for Kids Who can't afford Summer Camp.

During the summer of 2009, over 300 low-income students attended camp on scholarships. They came from Title One schools in North Portland, outer SE Portland, and NE Portland. Please purchase our wreaths to help them and many others attend camp next summer. Wreaths sell from $20 and up depending on size and amount of decoration.

Wreaths will be sold beginning Tuesday, December 1 at:

Parks Service Center on the 1st Floor of the Portland Building Weekdays, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Mt. Tabor Yard at 6437 SE Division Weekdays and Weekends, 9 AM - 5 PM

1900 Building on 4th Ave. Van parked on street, Dec 3 & 10, 3 PM - 5 PM

Director Park at SW Park & Yamhill Saturday, Dec. 5 & 12, 11 AM - 3 PM and

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 AM - 2 PM

#1536

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:47 pm
Subject: [Fwd: grant opportunity]

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http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id'4300014

FYI...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Oops - forgot grant opportunity
Date:	Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:00 -0800
From:	Carol McCreary <carol.mccreary@...>
To:	Linda Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>

Small award with short timeline but you'll know someone who can respond that fast. Note that they fund "securing access". C

Posted on November 19, 2009

e-mail ShareThis

Deadline: December 15, 2009

Applications Invited for American Hiking Society's 2010 National Trails Fund

The American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund is the only privately supported national grants program that provides funding to grassroots organizations working to establish, protect, and maintain foot trails in the United States.

National Trails Fund grants are designed to give local organizations the resources they need to secure access, volunteers, tools, and materials to repair and protect America's hiking trails. To date, American Hiking has granted nearly $382,000 to 105 different trail projects across the U.S. for land acquisition, constituency building campaigns, and a variety of trail work projects.

Awards typically range from $500 to $5,000 per project.

Visit the American Hiking Web site for complete program information.

Contact:
Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Athletics/Sports
Secondary Subject(s): Environment

Geographic Funding Area: National

#1535

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:30 am
Subject: REMINDER - Citywide Parks Team Mtg - Thur Nov 19

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R E M I N D E R

Citywide Parks Team Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2009
7:00 - 8:30 pm

***** Notice New Location *****
Portland Tennis Center
324 NE 12th Ave
(next to Benson High School)
***** Notice New Location *****

Topic: Parks and the People

Natural areas, community gardens, playgrounds, sport fields, community centers, tennis, golf, rose gardens, trails, skate parks, climbing walls, exercise equipment, pools, classes, off-leash dog areas, field trips, music, urban plazas and art. Parks are a vital part of our sense of community which was one of the reasons we started the Citywide Parks Team (CPT) in February 2005. Citizens feel strongly about their parks; we love them, use them, help maintain them and in some areas of the city we need and want more of them.

CPT was formed to provide a forum for information-sharing and an exchange of ideas -- and for respectful discourse on park issues and policies. A key goal was to improve communication between park users, as well as between Portland Parks & Recreation staff and park advocates.

It is time to talk about how that communication has changed (or not, as the case may be) -- and to share what has/hasn't worked for various groups of park advocates. This grassroots citizen-led approach to address concerns about park equity, policies, funding and needs has brought in a wide range of individuals in open forums to discuss issues with PP&R staff over the years. We think communication has increased/improved but we're not sure how much and whether improvement has been consistent across the city. This will be an opportunity to determine what role CPT can play in the future to help those individuals/groups that have been less successful at getting their voices heard.

Let's come together to share successful partnerships, nurture new approaches and relationships between the community and parks, and learn from attempts that have been less successful. Please join us and share your knowledge. (Light refreshments will be provided to help energize our discussion.)

Linda Robinson, Facilitator
Citywide Parks Team

#1534

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:37 pm
Subject: "Parks and the People" - Citywide Parks Team Mtg - Thur Nov 19

lrobinspdx

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Linda Robinson, Facilitator
Citywide Parks Team

#1533

From: "Hatfield, Teresa" <thatfield@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:50 pm
Subject: ALESIA REESE email comprised

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ALESIA REESE email has been compromised. If you have any emails for Alesia, please note her email account was "hacked" -- Any email for her can be forwarded to: info@....

Teresa Hatfield, Neighborhood Office Assistant
East Portland Neighborhood Office
1017 NE 117th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220-2112
503-823-4550, 503-823-4525 (fax), thatfield@...

#1532

From: "Hatfield, Teresa" <thatfield@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:51 pm
Subject: FW: ALESIA REESE email compromised!

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ALESIA REESE email has been compromised. If you have any emails for Alesia, please note her email account was "hacked" -- Any email for her can be forwarded to: info@....

Teresa Hatfield, Neighborhood Office Assistant
East Portland Neighborhood Office
1017 NE 117th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220-2112
503-823-4550, 503-823-4525 (fax), thatfield@...

#1531

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:27 pm
Subject: Powell Butte Project Open House Tonight

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Powell Butte Project Open House

Thursday, November 12, 2009
5:30-8:30 PM

Parklane Christian Reformed Church
16001 SE Main St
Portland, Oregon

Learn about and comment on the preliminary design concepts for the proposed park improvements: trails and a park center, which includes an interpretive kiosk/restroom building, a park caretaker's house, and a maintenance structure.

#1530

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:15 pm
Subject: Re: Please help me

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Since I talked with Alesia yesterday, at the East Portland Community Center, this is obviously a scam! Please disregard. I'll place a "block" on the email address that sent the message.
-- Linda

Alesia Reese wrote:

Please, this has had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I am in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Yesterday, unannounced, I came to visit a new researchers' complex in London, Imperial College London, Gallery Section, (South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ), England. Well we actually got robbed in the Hotel I booked in and they made away with my wallet (which included my cash, diaries and credit cards). My cellphones were not brought along since I did not get to roam them before coming over. The phone cables have been burnt including the Hotel's database has been compromised as well. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly. I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call the office or my house, this is embarrassing enough. Please I want you to lend me a sum of £1,200, just to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home. The Consulate only cleared me of my traveling documents and ticketing since I came in as a tourist and not on official purpose. I shall have your money reimbursed immediately on my return. I'll be waiting on you at the Hotel lobby for your mail.

This is Details to transfer the money Below:

NAME- Alesia Reese
ADDRESS- 103 Harley Street
CITY- London
COUNTRY- UK
ZIP CODE- W1G 6AJ

Thank you so much,Please once you are done sending me the Money please scan a copy of the Western union receipt and help me write out the Money transfer control number (MTCN).

Reese

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#1529

From: fritzamand@...
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:55 am
Subject: Re: Please help me

fritzamand@...

This is a virus, folks, and not from our beloved friend. Do not respond.

Amanda

In a message dated 11/12/2009 2:39:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, alesiajmr@... writes:

Please, this has had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I am in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Yesterday, unannounced, I came to visit a new researchers' complex in London, Imperial College London, Gallery Section, (South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ), England. Well we actually got robbed in the Hotel I booked in and they made away with my wallet (which included my cash, diaries and credit cards). My cellphones were not brought along since I did not get to roam them before coming over. The phone cables have been burnt including the Hotel's database has been compromised as well. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly. I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call the office or my house, this is embarrassing enough. Please I want you to lend me a sum of �1,200, just to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home. The Consulate only cleared me of my traveling documents and ticketing since I came in as a tourist and not on official purpose. I shall have your money reimbursed immediately on my return. I'll be waiting on you at the Hotel lobby for your mail.

This is Details to transfer the money Below:

NAME- Alesia Reese
ADDRESS- 103 Harley Street
CITY- London
COUNTRY- UK
ZIP CODE- W1G 6AJ

Thank you so much,Please once you are done sending me the Money please scan a copy of the Western union receipt and help me write out the Money transfer control number (MTCN).

Reese

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#1528

From: Alesia Reese <alesiajmr@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:38 am
Subject: Please help me

alesiajmr

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Please, this has had to come in a hurry and it has left me in a devastating state. I am in some terrible situation and I'm really going to need your urgent help. Yesterday, unannounced, I came to visit a new researchers' complex in London, Imperial College London, Gallery Section, (South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ), England. Well we actually got robbed in the Hotel I booked in and they made away with my wallet (which included my cash, diaries and credit cards). My cellphones were not brought along since I did not get to roam them before coming over. The phone cables have been burnt including the Hotel's database has been compromised as well. So all I can do now is pay cash and get out of here quickly. I do not want to make a scene of this which is why I did not call the office or my house, this is embarrassing enough. Please I want you to lend me a sum of �1,200, just to clear my Hotel bills and get the next plane home. The Consulate only cleared me of my traveling documents and ticketing since I came in as a tourist and not on official purpose. I shall have your money reimbursed immediately on my return. I'll be waiting on you at the Hotel lobby for your mail.

This is Details to transfer the money Below:

NAME- Alesia Reese
ADDRESS- 103 Harley Street
CITY- London
COUNTRY- UK
ZIP CODE- W1G 6AJ

Thank you so much,Please once you are done sending me the Money please scan a copy of the Western union receipt and help me write out the Money transfer control number (MTCN).

Reese

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#1526

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:52 am
Subject: [Fwd: Portland Parks & Recreation closes 400-foot section of Eastbank Esplanade for repairs]

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For your information...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Portland Parks & Recreation closes 400-foot section of Eastbank Esplanade for repairs
Date:	Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:48:10 -0800
From:	Sorensen, Beth <Beth.Sorensen@...>

November 9, 2009

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Beth Sorensen, Public Information Officer

503.823.5300; 503.823.6634 (cell)

- UPDATE -

Portland Parks & Recreation closes 400-foot section of Eastbank Esplanade for repairs

The paved section, approximately 500 feet north of the Morrison Bridge, is expected to remain closed for at least a month as engineering solutions are determined

(Portland, OR) – On Friday afternoon, November 6, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) closed a small portion of the Eastbank Esplanade to bicycles and pedestrians for safety purposes. The 400' section of the paved portion of the trail along the popular route that parallels the Willamette River will be closed for repairs until further notice. A simple, adjacent route is available on the cantilevered section along the same route.

NOTE: The location of the closure is roughly 500 feet north of the Morrison Bridge. SE Stark Street is an east/west directional indicator of the location of the closed section.

Over the past number of weeks a short section of the paved section of trail in this area has experienced some sagging. In order to do further investigative work, and to protect the public's safety, PP&R has closed off access to this small section of trail, which parallels the grated metal section of walkway that is cantilevered out over the Willamette River.

The section is expected to be closed for at least a month as staff investigates the cause and scope of the trail failure, and determines an engineering solution that will prevent the problem from happening again in the future.

"We are very lucky that the section that needs to be closed has a perfectly safe alternative right next to it," said Eileen Argentina, Services Manager for PP&R. The cantilevered section of grated metal walkway will remain open for all users during the time the parallel section of trail is closed. During the closure PP&R will investigate to determine the cause and potential solutions for the trail slumping, after which appropriate repairs will be made.

All users of the Eastbank Esplanade, including pedestrians, cyclists, dog walkers, runners, and others, will need to use the adjacent cantilevered section of the trail. Trail users should be cautious when using the metal grated walkway as all users, moving in both directions, will need to share this space. Additionally, trail users are encouraged to be mindful of construction vehicles and crews who will be present on the trail.

When construction begins on repairs, crews will also be staged in the parking area underneath the Hawthorne Bridge, which is a common access point onto the Eastbank Esplanade.

As changes occur, PP&R will keep the public informed about the length of closure and construction timing.

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Beth Sorensen | Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
beth.sorensen@...

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org

Nick Fish, Commissioner | Zari Santner, Director

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#1525

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sat Nov 7, 2009 8:58 am
Subject: PP&R Organizational Chart

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Here's the correct link to the PP&R Organizational Chart -- which was updated on 7/1/09: www.portlandonline.com/PARKS/index.cfm?c=49054&a=218891
-- Linda

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#1524

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:55 am
Subject: [Fwd: Twilight Ride on I-205 path, 11/7/09, 4:00 PM]

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Twilight Ride on I-205 path
Saturday, November 7, 4:00 pm

Join the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Trimet and elected officials on a twilight bike ride along ODOT’s new, improved I-205 path.
The finished path along the new MAX Green Line will connect Lents and East Portland to more opportunities for biking and walking, expanding transportation options while improving the health of the community. The new lights, funded by federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), will help ensure the path remains safe and accessible for all users.

4:00 pm   Gather at Lents Town Center MAX Station (9451 SE Foster Rd)
4:15 pm Comments from elected officials and invited speakers:
               US Congressman Earl Blumenauer
               US Congressman Kurt Schrader
               Clackamas County Commission Chair Lynn Peterson
               Metro Councilor Robert Liberty
               ODOT Region 1 Director Jason Tell
               East Portland resident Jim Chasse
4:45 pm Ride leaves Lents Town Center
4:50 pm Lights go on - ring bike bells!
5:30 pm Arrive at Clackamas Town Center

The MAX Green Line runs from Clackamas Town Center Transit Center to Portland City Center every 30 minutes on Saturday evenings. Space for bikes may be limited.

#1523

From: "Hatfield, Teresa" <thatfield@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 10:05 pm
Subject: FW: News Release from the Portland Water Bureau

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News Release - PAC public meeting 11-12-09.pdf

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 3, 2009

Public meeting & workshop set on park

improvements at Powell Butte Nature Park

The Portland Water Bureau and Portland Parks & Recreation will host a public meeting and workshop on Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Parklane Christian Reformed Church, 16001 SE Main Street in Southeast Portland, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The meeting is being held to gather public input and feedback on draft design concepts of proposed park improvements, including park trails and new and upgraded structures. The park facilities are an interpretive center and public restroom, a caretaker's house, and a maintenance building.

A Project Advisory Committee (PAC) was established in September to help guide landscape and design architects in developing the improvements. PAC members represent the local neighborhood associations, nearby homeowners, and park user interest groups, such as the Audubon Society and the Friends of Powell Butte Nature Park.

For more information on the PAC and the Portland Water Bureau's Powell Butte Reservoir 2 Project, contact Tim Hall, Public Outreach, at 503-823-6926.

# # #

For more information, contact:

Tim Hall, Public Outreach,

503-823-6926 or 503-381-0056

Teresa Hatfield, Neighborhood Office Assistant
East Portland Neighborhood Office
1017 NE 117th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220-2112
503-823-4550, 503-823-4525 (fax), thatfield@...

From: Day Burget, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 1:28 PM
To: ONI All
Subject: News Release from the Portland Water Bureau

Please see the attached news release from the Portland Water Bureau.

Thank you.

Jennie Day-Burget
Public Information Officer
Portland Water Bureau
1120 SW 5th Avenue, 6th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
work: 503-823-7510
cell: 503-823-8064
jennifer.day@...
www.portlandonline.com/water/blog

"From forest to faucet, the Portland Water Bureau delivers the best drinking water in the world."

Facebook: Portland Water Bureau
Twitter: PortlandWater
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#1522

From: "Hatfield, Teresa" <thatfield@...>
Date: Mon Nov 2, 2009 6:55 pm
Subject: East Portland Parks Coalition Meeting Reminder

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FWD:  To East Portland Parks Coalition:

East Portland Parks Coalition Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2009
6:30 - 8:00 PM
East Portland Neighborhood Association Meeting Room
1017 NE 117th Avenue

Guest: Lore Wintergreen , EPAP Advocate
Topic:  East Portland Action Plan-Park and Open Space Initiatives

#1521

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:50 am
Subject: PP&R Organizational Chart (SORRY. The link apparently doesn't work!)

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I can't get the link to work. I'll have to check it out -- and send it again once I've figured out what the problem is...
-- Linda
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For an updated copy of PP&R's organizational chart, including contact information, go to:

http://www.parks.city/wca/orgchart/Current_Org_Chart.htm

-- Linda

#1520

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:46 am
Subject: PP&R Organizational Chart

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For an updated copy of PP&R's organizational chart, including contact information, go to:

http://www.parks.city/wca/orgchart/Current_Org_Chart.htm

-- Linda

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#1519

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 6:44 am
Subject: [Fwd: Draft Friends & Partners Policy]

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Friends Partners Policy Sept 2009.pdf

Here's the latest draft of PP&R's Friends and Partners Policy. There have been substantial changes since the previous draft, based on input received from Friends & Partner groups.

Please review and submit comments by November 1, 2009. The last page of the attached file provides instructions on where to send your comments.

-- Linda

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#1518

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:29 pm
Subject: [Fwd: Kick off the fall tree planting season at "Dig It!" on October 24]

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For your information...

-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Kick off the fall tree planting season at "Dig It!" on October 24
Date:	Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:33:18 -0700
From:	Sorensen, Beth <Beth.Sorensen@...>

October 16, 2009

For Immediate Release

Media contact: Beth Sorensen, 503.823.5300; 503.823.6634 (cell)

Calendar / Event Listing

Kick off the fall tree planting season at “Dig It!” on October 24

Learn about planting street trees, get free advice from arborists, help plant 28 new trees at Mt. Tabor Middle School, and hope for rain!

What: Kick-off the tree planting season at Second Annual “Dig It!”

When: 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Saturday, October 24

Where: Mt. Tabor Middle School, 5800 SE Ash

Portland Parks & Recreation celebrates the start of the 2009-2010 tree planting season with the second annual “Dig It!” event on Saturday, October 24 at Mt. Tabor Elementary School.

Join staff, Friends of Trees, and graduates of the Neighborhood Tree Steward program for this celebration and help us “green” Mt. Tabor Middle School by planting 28 trees.

In addition to the planting, visit booths on how to select a street tree, get advice from PP&R’s City Arborists, and pick up free native seedlings. At 10 a.m., tree planting season will officially begin with a ceremonial tree planting and presentation of the Bill Naito Community Trees Award.

Hope for rain (the trees love it!) and join us for this fun open house that will have you looking forward to the cool, muddy fun of winter time tree planting season. Volunteer Tree Planters are invited to help beginning at 9 a.m.

For more information, the public is asked to call 503.823.1650 or visit portlandparks.org.

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Beth Sorensen | Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
beth.sorensen@...

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org

Nick Fish, Commissioner | Zari Santner, Director

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#1517

From: L Robinson <lrobinspdx@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:27 pm
Subject: [Fwd: Portland Parks & Recreation presents Dog Off-Leash Open House on Monday, October 26]

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-------- Original Message --------

Subject:	Portland Parks & Recreation presents Dog Off-Leash Open House on Monday, October 26
Date:	Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:51:40 -0700
From:	Sorensen, Beth <Beth.Sorensen@...>

October 16, 2009

For Immediate Release

Media contact: Beth Sorensen, 503.823.5300; 503.823.6634 (cell)

Calendar / Event Listing

Portland Parks & Recreation presents Dog Off-Leash Open House on Monday, October 26

What: Community open house on PP&R’s off-leash program

When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 26

Where: Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St., Portland

Portland Parks & Recreation's Dog Off-Leash Open House on Monday, October 26, will be a chance for the community to learn more about how well PP&R’s off-leash program is doing and to ask questions of PP&R staff about the program.

PP&R will also introduce the concept of an Off-Leash Advisory Group to help guide the bureau in addressing ongoing management of its off-leash program. Interest forms will be available during the meeting and afterward at www.portlandparks.org for those who wish to be considered for the advisory group.

Dog Off-Leash Background
PP&R first established an Off-Leash Task Force in 1999. As a result of their recommendations, a pilot program began with three fenced off-leash areas at Gabriel Park, Chimney Park, and East Delta Park, and a large unfenced area was available at West Delta Park.

Today Portland has 32 off-leash areas, sites which are diverse and accessible to residents across the city. Five are fenced, all-day areas. The remaining areas are unfenced, with seasonal hours depending on site restoration and adjacent uses. Boundary markers are in place at the unfenced sites.

For more information
For more information about the Open House or the Off-Leash Advisory Group, the public is asked to please contact Ali Ryan, PP&R Program Specialist, at ali.ryan@... or at 503.823.2967.

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Beth Sorensen | Public Information Officer
Portland Parks & Recreation
503.823.5300 (office); 503.823.6634 (cell)
beth.sorensen@...

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland
portlandparks.org

Nick Fish, Commissioner | Zari Santner, Director

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