Parkrose schools are hosting a community cleanup day on Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Anyone in the community is invited to help get school grounds ready for the school year. Bring your own yard tools and rags. Access to bathrooms and water will be provided at each school site. Sacramento Elementary will have refreshments available (I’m not sure about other sites).
Police Looking For Info About Shooting Near NE 119th and Sandy
11 Aug
Last night around 11:45 p.m., police responded to a shooting victim at NE 119th and Sandy Blvd. 19-year-old Vinesh Ram Prasad was declared dead shortly after medical personnel arrived on-scene.
Police believe this may be a gang-related incident, and are looking for further information. Here’s the information from their latest press release:
Portland Police Homicide Detectives have identified the shooting victim from last night’s homicide as 19-year-old Vinesh Ram Prasad of North Portland.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy this morning and determined that Prasad died of a gunshot would to the chest.
Detectives need to hear from anyone with information about the shooting or about Prasad’s activities in the 48 hours prior to his death.
Detectives believe that Prasad’s death may be gang-related and are working with the Gang Enforcement Team to follow-up any leads.
This is Portland’s 16th homicide in 2011 and 6th suspected gang-related homicide.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip.
Visit http://www.tipsoft.com/ to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Mark Sponhauer at (503) 823-0416, orMark.Sponhauer@portlandoregon.
gov ; Detective Kristina Coffey at (503) 823-0696, or Kristina.Coffey@portlandoregon.gov
News Links for August 4th, 2011 through August 8th, 2011
8 Aug
Here’s the news from the Parkrose/Gateway area for August 4th, 2011 through August 8th, 2011:
- Rounders robbers not suspects in last month bar robbery two doors down | Mid-county Memo – This was apparently the SECOND recent robbery on this stretch of Halsey St.
- Johnson Lake: A hidden gem in Sumner neighborhood? – This natural area is hidden near NE 92nd and Columbia Blvd, right next to I-205. It includes a walking path.
- School benchmarks elusive in most of East Multnomah County | OregonLive.com – Many east county schools had trouble meeting No Child Left Behind benchmarks this year, for multiple reasons.
- Ninth-graders get a big boost into high school life – Ninth Grade Counts is a county-wide program; this article highlights the program at David Douglas High School.
- ‘Multiple arrests’ in early morning armed robbery in Northeast Portland; police still searching for more suspects | OregonLive.com – If you ran into closed streets between Halsey and Glisan the other day, this was why.
Parkrose Area National Night Out Events Begin August 2
2 Aug
Join your neighbors for a National Night Out event this week — see below for details.
Tuesday, August 2
Parkrose Heights: National Night Out in Knott Park (NE 117th and Russell) at 6:00 p.m., including a hot dog dinner, entertainment from local band Cheap Date, and games for kids.
Glenfair: National Night Out in Glenfair Park (NE 154th and Couch) starts at 5:00 p.m. Includes carnival games, balloon animals, and a bouncy house and slide.
Sumner: National Night Out barbecue at 4415 NE 87th Avenue (in the fire station parking lot). They’ll supply hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda; bring a side dish to share.
Saturday, August 6
Parkrose: Neighbors’ Night Out at Senn’s Dairy Park (NE 112th and Prescott). The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring your own picnic dinner and enjoy local musicians and community information.
Tags: community, events, national night out, oregon, parkrose, portland
News Links for July 14th, 2011 through July 28th, 2011
28 Jul
Here’s the news from the Parkrose/Gateway area for July 14th, 2011 through July 28th, 2011:
- Crowd gathers to remember friend shot, killed – FOX 12 – KPTV – Portland News, Weather and Sports – Sadly, Larry Ma is the third David Douglas district student killed this summer. The others were Angelica Fisher from Cherry Park Elementary and Ilya Porotikov from the high school.
- Undercover detectives bust Parkrose man for allegedly selling hash
- Parkrose United Methodist Church | PUMC Music and Drama Camp – Great program ends with a performance on Friday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m.
- Welcome to EPAPbike.org & EastPortlandActionPlan.org/bike | East Portland Action Plan – Check out upcoming bike rides and tours here — the next one is a Topiary Tour on July 30.
- 2011-2012 School Supply Lists – David Douglas is moving to a community supply model for all elementary students. All families will pay a $25 supply fee instead of purchasing supplies.
- Fresh, organic fruits and vegetables! – Support David Douglas students AND get your fresh produce!
- NW Garden Academy – Home – Check out NW Garden Academy for classes in gardening and food preservation! They’re located at Rossi Farms, NE 122nd and Shaver.
Movies in the Park
12 Jul
Portland Parks and Recreation is offering an extensive schedule of Movies in the Park this year! Three are coming to Parkrose/Gateway.
Yogi Bear was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 at the new Gateway Park (NE 106th and Halsey, site of the former J.J. North’s restaurant). It has now been postponed to August 9, due to rain. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes pre-movie entertainment from Over the Edge and the Mike Horsfall Duo. There will also be popcorn, food vendors and children’s activities.
Rescheduled to Saturday, August 20 Saturday, July 16 will be , The Karate Kid at Knott Park (NE 117th and Knott). Pre-movie entertainment includes The River City Trio, Portland Teen Idols and a climbing wall. This event also begins at 6:30 p.m.
On Sunday, August 28, you can see How To Train Your Dragon at Argay Park (NE 141st and Failing). Pre-movie entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes The River City Trio.
News Links for July 2nd, 2011 through July 3rd, 2011
3 Jul
Here’s the news from the Parkrose/Gateway area for July 2nd, 2011 through July 3rd, 2011:
- International soccer players coached by Portland firefighters share experiences on World Cup youth tournament squad | OregonLive.com – Includes several David Douglas High School students!
- Groundbreaking marks start of new Parkrose soccer complex | East PDX News – Construction's expected to take about 3 months.
- Parkrose’s Yung Mil Wins Meeting With Russell Simmons – Congrats to Ezekial Jones, aka Yung Mil.
- $63 million Parkrose bond measure will help rebuild the middle school, upgrade others | OregonLive.com – Yes, the bond did pass — by six votes! Here's the Oregonian's report.
- Les Schwab Bowl: David Douglas’ Antwan Baker hopes to resume late-season run – OregonLive.com – Nice article about a recent David Douglas graduate.
News Links for June 29th, 2011
29 Jun
Here’s the news from the Parkrose/Gateway area for June 29th, 2011:
- Independence Day Parade July 1 at East Portland Community Center | Mid-county Memo – A celebration for all ages!
- Summer Meal Program | David Douglas School District – Find out where to get a free lunch for kids in the David Douglas district. Free lunches are also available at Parkrose High School.
- Mid-county groups receive stewardship grants | Mid-county Memo – Includes:
Columbia Slough Watershed Council Wilkes Creek Restoration — $4,840, GROW Portland Eastminster Presbyterian Church Community Garden — $6,700, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) Inter-generational Community Garden —$8,102, Friends of Gateway Green Stewardship Events — $4,500 - Sandy Blvd sidewalk grant is rejected, but that might be good news – North side of Sandy Blvd., between Prescott and I-205.
- Kaiser Permanente purchases land for new Gateway Medical Office | OregonLive.com – Finally, a new tenant for the Circuit City building on 102nd!
Parkrose Heights Neighborhood Meeting June 28
25 Jun
PARKROSE HEIGHTS GENERAL MEETING
JUNE 28, 2011
Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors (PHAN) will hold their next general meeting on June 28, 2011 at:
United Methodist Church
11111 NE Knott St (111th and NE Knott)
7:00 PM
The Guest Speaker, Teri Poppino, will discuss how to go about setting up a “Neighbor Watch.” Teri is the local Crime Prevention Coordinator for six neighborhoods in East Portland, including our area of Parkrose Heights.
Even though this is a Parkrose Heights meeting, we are inviting all interested parties, from any neighborhood to participate. Therefore we are encouraging you to invite all your friends and neighbors, regardless where they live to attend.
The more areas with a neighborhood watch program, the bigger bite we can take out of crime in NE Portland.
If you have any questions, feel free to call:
Jim Murphy, 503-254-7060
Coordinator for PHAN
(meeting notice courtesy of East Portland Neighborhood Office)
Parkrose H.S. Student Makes Video About Bond Measure
14 May
Parkrose High School senior Eshley Toledo has been working with her mentor, KATU news anchor Anna Canzano (herself a Parkrose High School graduate), on this video about the need for a new middle school building, which would be provided through the bond measure on the ballot this month. You may recognize the news set used in the video!
