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Publishers Page/Community Information & info
From the EDITOR
Strength in Numbers
It’s not often the Review
takes a position on
community issues.
As the editor/publisher,
I prefer readers make
Gayla
Patton
their own decision and
Editor
form their own opinions
based on what has been presented to
them. And, when publishing articles
on hot topics, I strive to present both
sides fairly. I’ve done that with the
Pembina Propane Terminal project
by printing Pembina’s letters with-
out editing, and Barbara Quinn’s
articles in the same format. Having
said that, with legitimate concerns
raised regarding the proposed pro-
pane terminal, purhaps it’s time
for the community to get involved,
because it could affect livability in
North Portland.
I’m basing these thoughts the
same way you, the readers, will
base yours: from what I’ve read and
studied. I do not have any inside in-
formation, only what has been made
available. If you feel strongly , one
way or another, about Pembina’s
Propane Terminal on the shores of
the Columbia River and between St.
Johns and West Hayden Island, now
is the time to start speaking about
it. Find an informed way to logical-
ly, calming, and insightfully speak
your opinion.
With the Planning and Sustainabil-
ity Commission’s approval for the
project to move forward, this issue
is now in the hands of Portland City
Council. Mayor Hales hasn’t hidden
his position on this subject, so the
decision will lie in the hands of the
other commissioners.
The Review will keep readers as
informed as possible with new de-
velopments and planned meetings
and get-togethers. There will be a
chance for public discussions, but I
caution those interested in voicing
their opinions to do so judiciously,
with thoughtfulness, and in a man-
ner that will get respect, not just to
gain negative attention to this im-
portant issue or to deflect from the
main purpose.
Back in the mid to late 1990’s
there were three heated issues in
North Portland where residents,
businesses and neighborhood asso-
ciations banned together. One was
an outdoor amphi-theater next to
the Expo, another was the Wapato
Jail that Multnomah County want-
ed to build by the I-5 freeway next
to P.I.R. and the other was a toxic
waste dump on East Hayden Island
in a sand pit. Community members
won them all – and it wasn’t by dis-
rupting meetings, being rowdy or
defacing anyone’s property. It was
by knowing the issues and with
respect for those on the other side,
carefully wording all statements
made to help proponents understand
our point of view and concerns.
If you have apprehensions about
the Pembina Propane Terminal, join
your community leaders, neigh-
borhood associations or another
community group. Now is the time.
Remember, the squeaky wheel gets
the grease.
You may also write letters to the
Review and they will be forwarded
to the proper groups for insertion
into any public testimony.
Until next issue, stay safe.
Gayla
One last note:
In previous issues (of the Review)
on this project I have presented both
sides (with articles) so readers could
form their own opinions. In this is-
sue is just Barbara Quinn’s article,
although I did offer Gary Conkling
of CFM Strategic Communications
to send his statement, but he said,
“I have nothing to forward at this
time, but will continue to send you
news advisories or press releases.
Your consideration of them is ap-
preciated.”
North Portland Meetings
The following free listings are meetings for North Portland organizations.
Updated information is the responsibility of each organizations.
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A rbor L odge N eighborhood A ssN :
Meet on the 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30-8pm, Kenton Firehouse, 2209 N. Schofield
A mericAN L egioN , s t . J ohNs post #98 Meets 4th Tuesday, 11:00 AM, St Johns Community Ctr. 8427 N. Central.
Contact Gerald 503-289-0855
b oy s cout t roop 52:
Meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Johns Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond. We welcome boys ages 11-17.
For membership info, contact Anthony at 503-913-7085.
b ridgetoN N eighborhood A ssociAtioN :
General Meeting: 3rd Mondays at 8pm, Port Yacht Club, 1241 NE Marine Dr.
c ub s cout p Ack 52: Meets Mondays at St. Johns Christian Church, 8044 N. Richmond.
e Ast c oLumbiA N eighborhood A ssN :
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm at the Columbia Rvr RV Park Comm. Rm, 10649 NE 13th.
F rieNds oF c AthedrAL p Ark N eighborhood A ssN :
General Meeting: odd months at BES Water Lab; 7pm. Board Meetings on even months at St Johns McMenamins,
7:30. All meetings on 2nd Tuesdays of the month.
F rieNds oF b ALtimore W oods : General meeting: 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm at the BES Water Lab, 6543 N. Burlington.
F rieNds oF p ier p Ark : m eetiNg : Third Monday, 6:30pm at St. Johns Community Ctr., 8427 N Central
h AydeN i sLANd N eighborhood N etWork :
Meetings: 2nd Thursday, 7pm, at the Oxford Suites, 1226 N. Jantzen Beach Dr., Hayden Island.
k eNtoN b usiNess A ssN : 1st Thursday of the month, 9am at Kenton Firehouse 2nd fl. 2209 N. Schofield
k eNtoN N eighborhood A ssN :
Board Meetings: 2nd Wed., 7pm, Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N. Brandon
L iNNtoN N eighborhood A ssN : Meetings: 1st Wed. of odd mos; 7-9 at Linnton Comm. Ctr., 10614 NW St. Helens Rd.
N orth p ortLANd L ANd u se g roup :
Meets 4th Thursday of the month at Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon. 7pm
N orth p ortLANd s oroptimist c Lub meets the 2nd Wed at 6PM at the Lung Fung Restaurant, 2025 N Lombard
Street. Public welcome to attend meetings to learn more about the club.
o ccupy s t J ohNs : Meets Weds. 7:00pm at Anna Bannanas, 8716 N Lombard
o verLook N eighborhood A ssN .:
General Meetings: 3rd Tues of each month except Aug & Dec at Kaiser Town Hall, 7-9pm. Board Meetings: 1st Tues.
each month at Overlook Hse, 3839 N. Melrose Dr.
p eNiNsuLA o ptimist c Lub :
Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays (except holidays) at noon at Christie’s Restaurant, 5507 N. Lombard. General public is
welcome to attend meetings to learn about the club. There will be a guest speaker at most meetings. Questions—con-
tact Sharon at 503-490-2889.
p ortLANd h Arbor c ommuNity A dvisory g roup
Offers a gathering of thoughts on the Superfund. Concerns about the contamination in the Portland Harbor Superfund?
Join the community to meet with the agencies in charge. Meetings include Informational presentations; Opportunity to
render your opinion. Meet agency leaders in charge of clean up. 2nd Wednesday-Monthly at BES: 6543 N Burlington,
beneath the St Johns Bridge 6:00 PM. www.portlandharborcag.info
p ortsmouth N eighborhood A ssN :
Board Meeting: 3rd Tues of ea mo, 6pm, Bridge Meadows, Bridge Community Room, 8502 N. Wayland
p ubLic s AFety A ctioN c ommittee : Meets 4th Wed. ea. mo., 7-9pm, Kenton Firehouse, 2209 N. Schofield.
s AFety ANd L ivAbiLity t eAm (sALt) m eetiNgs are the 1st Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Main Street Office,
8250 N. Lombard.
s t . J ohNs b oosters : Gen Meetings 3rd Tues at Central Hotel, 7:30-8:30. Meal provided. Board meetings:1st Tues at
7pm at Central Hotel.
s t . J ohNs L ioNs c Lub : Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month at Patti’s Deli, downtown St. Johns
s t . J ohNs m AiN s treet : Meets at 8250 N. Lombard. Fore more info go to: stjohnsmainstreet.org
s t . J ohNs N eighborhood A ssociAtioN :
General Meeting is 2nd Mon. at the St. Johns Community Ctr, 8427 N. Central.
u Niversity p Ark b usiNess A ssociAtioN :
Meets in 2014: 2/25; 4/22; 6/24; 9/23; 11/18 at 7pm at Darcy’s at the corner of Fiske/Lombard from 6-7:30pm.
u Niversity p Ark N eighborhood A ssociAtioN :
Meets: Jan., Apr., July & Oct on 4th Monday 7pm at the Chiles Center at the UP, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd..
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