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December 29, 2010
Page 7
Year 111 Review
(continued)
Oregon Soars to No. 1
Uniquely Qualified
Oct. 6 - Aneshka Colas-Dickson, a young African-American woman
who has made her mark in the local construction industry is voted in
as the newest member of the Portland Development Commission.
Colas-Dickson will be in a position to influence the city’s urban
renewal and housing landscape.
Oct. 20 - The national
spotlight shines on the
University of Oregon when
the football team becomes the
No. 1 rated team in the
country. The Ducks finished
the season 12-0 will play for
the national championship on
Jan. 10.
Two Eras; Two Legends
Nov. 3 - Portland greats M aurice Lucas, a five-tim e NBA A ll-Star
who helped lead the Blazers to the NBA C ham pionship in 1977;
and Artie W ilson, a legend of the Negro Am erican and Pacific
Coast Leagues, including the Portland Beavers are m em orialized
after their deaths on the same day. Lucas died at the age o f 58
from bladder cancer. W ilson was 90.
Leaf Drop Brings Fees
r c m in is is n e a c n i n g M ill
Dec. 8 - In Other Words, the only non-profit of 30
feminist bookstores in the country, slips into a
serious financial bind. But with a sense of urgency,
supporters help bring a community focus to the
northeast Portland center and replace lost textbook
sales through grants and individual donations.
Be safe this
New Year’s Eve
Nov. 10 - For the first time, local residents
in 28 districts will be billed for the leaf
pickups by city transportation crews
which keep streets clear from hazards and
unblock storm water drains.
All TnM et service is free after 8 p.m. on
New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31.
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Buses: Buses will run on regular weekday schedules.
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MAX Blue, Green and Yellow lines:
Green Industry
Dec. 15 - A Portland company wins approval to operate a recycling facility
on Northeast Columbia Boulevard that will turn food waste into electricity,
but neighbors have concerns because the last effort at green industry at
the site caused a foul odor to drift over neighboring homes.
PURE
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Late-night service is added, running every 30 minutes
until about 3 a.m.
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MAX Red Line: Trains will run on weekday schedule.
After Red Line service ends, a shuttle bus will carry riders
every 15-30 minutes until 3 a.m.
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Portland Streetcar: Streetcar will run on regular
weekday schedule; the last trip of the night at 11:27 p.m.
Get home safely this holiday. Cheers!
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