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August 29, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 29th
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Happy Posting - Judy
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August 23, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 22nd
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Happy Posting - Judy
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August 14, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 15th
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Happy Posting - Judy
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August 13, 2007
CITY of Portland WATER RESTRICTIONS as of 8/13/07
The following Bulletin was taken from the City of Portland Web Site
August 13, 2007
City of Portland Water System
Water Conservation Measures
Due to the extended drought conditions in our area and extremely hot weather, there is an increased need for water. Because of these conditions, and the need to conserve as much of our water supply as reasonably possible, effective immediately, the City of Portland will impose restrictions on all non-essential use of water, as follows:
1. No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios, or other exterior paved areas, except by the City of Portland for safety reasons;
2. No filling or re-filling of swimming pools;
3. No non-commercial washing of privately owned motor vehicles, boats, campers and trailers;
4. No use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires, or use by the City of Portland for safety reasons;
5. No watering of lawns, landscaped areas, or ball fields – EXCEPT that of food gardens, trees, shrubs or other plants which may be watered between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM to sustain the plant life, but only with the use of hand held mechanisms, buckets or other similar devices; and
6. No watering for dust control unless ordered by the City of Portland for safety reasons.
These restrictions are not imposed upon Commercial users at this time.
These restrictions will be enforced until further notice.
Brian Goodwin, Public Works Superintendent, said that our water supply levels are getting low and until there is substantial rainfall in the area, this conservation measure will be mandatory.
It is in everyone’s best interest to conserve as much water as possible. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated.
Posted by judy at 12:41 PM | Comments (10)
August 09, 2007
Eminent Domain- When Should It Be Used?
With all the recent controversy over property acquisition for proposed road projects, I am curious to know our community's opinion on Eminent Domain and whether or when should a City exercise this authority. I am especially interested in the opinions of our Mayor and City Council.
Posted by Michelle Hanners at 11:54 AM | Comments (18)
August 08, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 8th
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and general information regarding our town.
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Happy Posting - Judy
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Posted by judy at 06:12 AM | Comments (24)
August 01, 2007
In Memory of Captain Glenn Bell
As one of Portland's most highly regarded police officers, Captain Glenn Bell had a positive impact on the City and his unexpected death was a tremendous blow to those who knew and loved him. I hope that Glenn's family, friends, and fellow officers will seek and find comfort from their grief.
Please feel free to share your thoughts, stories and condolences.
Posted by Michelle Hanners at 10:18 PM | Comments (7)
Blog Rules & Contact - INFORMATION ONLY
The following was taken from the portland website on 08/01/07 This post is for imformation only.
The following articles or comments are not welcome on the Portland blog:
* Anything using curse words. * Anything that threatens violence.
* Anything that promotes illegal activities. * Scams. * Personal attacks on individuals.
If you spot one of these, please contact Charlie Myers at
cfmyers@mindspring.com
and let him know about the problem. If necessary, Charlie will delete the entry/comment.
If you are starting a new business, we welcome you to post one or two messages to introduce yourself and your business. However, please do not use the blog to advertise your business on a regular basis. For example, if you are a new real estate agent, we'd all like to know about you. However, after that, please do not post your house listings on the blog. :-)
Posted by judy at 07:35 PM
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 1st
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and general information regarding our town.
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Happy Posting - Judy
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Posted by judy at 09:21 AM | Comments (8)