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2015 Reynolds School Bond Seeks Voter Support on May 19

Reynolds School District seeks $125M bond for improved security, school replacements, upgrades
By Valerie Tewksbury
Citizens for Safe Reynolds Schools
Measure 26-143 asks Reynolds School District voters to approve a capital bond authorizing $125 million in construction on the May 19, 2015 ballot. This bond is projected to cost $1.56 per $1000, the same tax rate as our patrons’ 2014 Property Tax Bill.
The completion of these projects would improve the learning environment for thousands of our students. Modern spaces cost less to operate and the savings can be used to make additional improvements throughout the district.
SUN, After-school mentorship. Improving the lives of children, their families and the community

SUN- Schools Uniting Neighborhoods. Year-round after-school mentorship in math, reading, science and more.
By Lee Orr, SUN Coordinator
HB Lee Middle School
The H.B. Lee MFS (Metropolitan Family Service) SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community School is one of 27 Community schools that MFS facilitates in North Clackamas and Multnomah County that provide year round extended day academic support and enrichment classes for almost 10,000 students every year. H.B. Lee serves over 350 students each week, of which 225 kids receive free meals and transportation. SUN academic classes include: Math and Reading Academy, Newcomer Academy (for ESL students,) Homework Club, and Study Center. The Newcomer Academy is supported by our partners at IRCO, who provide onsite, afterschool mentorship. We also feature Destination Imagination, a science challenge club offering students opportunities to hone their creative science skills as they tackle new team challenges each week.
Habitat for Humanity, Glisan Gardens Construction Begins

Habitat for Humanity, Glisan Gardens, 165th & NE Glisan, Gresham OR. Click to enlarge
Habitat works with qualified, low-income families to help them realize the dream of owning their own home.
Building Homes, Building Lives.
This month, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East breaks ground on Glisan Gardens, located at 165th and northeast Glisan Street, in the Rockwood neighborhood.
The City of Gresham helped Habitat purchase the large 1.64-acre lot, along with Housing and Urban Development HOME and SHOP program funds. The site will become 25 energy efficient homes to local, hardworking families who build and then buy their homes with a 0%-interest mortgage.
Albertina Kerr Project Phase II; Louise Renovation Update, March 2015

Artist's concept: Louise Building New Addition, Gresham OR. Click to enlarge.
Phase II; Louise Building Update & Addition, March 2015
A message to our neighbors from Pam Krecklow, Real Estate & Construction Manager, Albertina Kerr:
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Greetings, I apologize that it has been a bit since I have touched base, been just a little busy. Have some great news though. We passed our final inspection (March 6, 2015) on the seismic work on the Louise Building. This work insures the building will be around for generations to come. We now move our focus to getting the old building ready for occupancy and getting the new addition up and running. We have new footings for the new foundation poured and are pouring the new foundation stem walls as I am typing. As always just one step at a time. You no doubt have all noticed the work on the campus grounds, pretty hard not to notice it. But if you have been wondering, yes we are in full swing in regards to getting the new parking lots in place. The big holes in the two pasture areas are actually going to be bio swells. Since we are creating a lot of surface parking area City code requires us to provide areas with which to filter and mitigate storm water runoff and the bio swells do that. Don’t worry they aren’t as big as they appear right this minute, they will get smaller. Just have to remove more dirt than necessary to give the contractors room to work. They will be taking shape here in the next couple of weeks. As for parking I know it is tight right this moment and it is going to get worse before it gets better, but we need to remember it is going to get better. When we are done we will have right at 200 formal parking spaces on Campus, YEAH! But until then it will remain interesting. Parking remains available in front of and in back of the Chapel, in the new Sub acute lot, and around the CI building. With parking being so tight I do need to ask every to be careful as people are walking around campus and also please remember to park courteously. Don’t take up two parking spaces but also please don’t park so close that someone can’t get into or out of their vehicle. Plus we need to make sure that circulation remain open to the Multnomah CI Building. This one is going to take us all to get through, so be ready. As we get the new parking lots up and running we will be shifting parking to the new lots so that the front and back of Chapel lots can get created. As soon as I know when that is happening I will pass it along so we can get the transition to run as smoothly as is possible. In the meantime keep enjoying the weather. If you have any questions, concerns, issues, or etc. please don't hesitate to give me a call. Pam Krecklow |
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Neighborhood Connections: March 2015

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Neighborhood Connections: December 2014

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City of Gresham Design Commission Meeting: Nov 05, 2014 6:30-8PM
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New Construction ProjectsWhen: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6:30-8PM |
The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.
Tonight's agenda includes:
- Proposed Walgreen’s Pharmacy
17925 & 17941 NE Glisan - 25-Unit "Glisan Gardens" Project
Habitat for Humanity
16348 & 16428 NE Glisan
More Info
Contact Jamie Thomes at 503-618-2235 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
City of Gresham, Tree Code Update Project Open House: Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM
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Share Your inputWhen: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM |
The Tree Code Update Project aims to clarify existing rules for trees and address outdated tree provisions throughout the Development Code. The draft tree code amendments are ready for your review, and staff would like your input at the upcoming Open House
What are some of the changes under the new Tree Code?
- Clarified code language and definitions
- Consolidated code sections and tree-related standards
- Reorganized the tree code so information is easily accessible
- Added illustrations to assist in understanding how the rules apply
Legacy Health Offers Free Flu Shot Clinic: Nov 11, 2014 3-7PM
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Free Flu Shot Event
When: Tue Nov 11, 2011 3-7PM |
Protect Your Health
Legacy Health is offering FREE flu shots to people age six months and older on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Veterans Day. Shots will be available on all five hospital campuses.
People age 12 and older may also receive a free tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccination. Pertussis commonly referred to as whooping cough, is very contagious. County health departments declared pertussis outbreaks in Oregon and Washington in 2012. Eighty three percent of people who die from pertussis in the U.S. are less than three months old and often catch it from adult family members.







