First of all, I’m going to admit this is a bit off the usual track and tact of staying within the borders of our outer east Portland circulation area, but I am so tired of not seeing anyone comment on our blog site that I’m taking a chance.

I watched with keen interest the CBS 60 Minutes interview last night with Mike Wallace interviewing Fox’s Bill O’Reilly, purveyor of “The O’Reilly Factor” on that cable television network.

The Gateway Regional Center Urban Renewal Area (URA) Program Advisory Commitee meetinting date is set…

Wed February 21, 2007

6:30 – 8:00 PM

Adventist Medical Center – Education Room A

10123 SE Market Street in east Portland, Oregon

Gateway Urban Renewal is an important part of our future. We  plan to attend, and hope to see you there.

Positively Entertainment & Dining, the region’s longest-running entertainment newspaper, celebrates 30 years of publication, Sunday, Feb 25, 2007, from 2 to 10 pm. The 30th Anniversary Party and Benefit (for Oregon Food Bank & Ethos Music Center) features top bands in a day-long celebration in east Portland at Spice Restaurant & Lounge (formerly Billy Reed’s), 2808 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, Ore., 503-493-8127. Parking is available at the bank across the street.

Outwardly, and as far as his associates can see, Alan Sanchez is a pillar of the Gateway Community. The son of longtime Gateway Area Business Association leader Fred Sanchez (owner of 111th Square and host of the annual Gateway Community Fair), he is a realtor in his own right, and the current president of GABA. He is also a member of Mayor Tom Potter’s visionPDX committee, one of a few handpicked leaders who are examining and reforming Portland’s citizen involvement process.