ACTIVE BETHEL CITIZENS

2nd Meeting for YMCA Community Center

2011-09-21T08:14:00.000-07:00

Second Public Meeting to Discuss Bethel Park YMCA Community Center ProposalThis Wednesday, September 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Meadow View School Caforium, the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division will host the second public meeting to discuss a proposed community center in Bethel Park. Meadow View School is located in Eugene at 1855 Legacy Street.Staff will be reporting back on what

Eugene's Transportation System is Open for Comments

2011-01-23T21:36:00.000-08:00

Eugene is developing a comprehensive strategy to address the community's transportation needs over the next 20 years. The area's current transportation plan, called TransPlan, was adopted in 2001. The new Eugene Transportation System Plan will look at all transportation modes, including freight, pedestrians and bicyclists, transit, rail networks, airport and personal vehicles, to see what

ABC General Meeting,February 16th, 2011-Petersen Barn, 870 Bertzen Road, Eugene, 7 PM

2011-01-23T19:20:00.000-08:00

Come join your neighbors for our ABC neighborhood association General Meeting.We have an very informational night for our first general meeting of 2011. An update and report will be presented regarding our neighborhood SNAP proposal...hint: we were successful in receiving it! Come find out what it is exactly and what we are planning to do.Next, Councilor Pat Farr will be providing

Active Bethel Citizens General Meeting May 26, 2010 Petersen Barn, 7 PM

2010-05-16T10:28:00.000-07:00

Come join your neighbors for our ABC neighborhood association General Meeting.On the Agenda is the yearly election of Steering Committee members. Have a burning desire to make a difference in your neighborhood and community? Consider running for a position on the ABC board. A once a month meeting, receiving neighborhood related e-mails and various tabling and events attendance are all that is

Eat Here Now Community Foods Potluck

2009-09-04T08:43:00.000-07:00

Join Us For: Kids Eat Here Now A Local Foods Community Potluck Monday, September 7th Fairfield Elementary School Garden – 3455 Royal Avenue 4 – 6:30PMBring a potluck dish to share with as many local ingredients as possible and is at least enough for your party.Rich Glauber – Musical entertainment for kidsLearn about efforts

ABC General Meeting, June 17th

2009-06-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

The Active Bethel Citizens Neighborhood Association will hold a quarterly General Meeting Wednesday, June 17th at 7 PM at Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Road. The proposed agenda for this meeting is:• Election of New Officers and Steering Committee• Tree By Tree Project and Farmers Market update• Golden Gardens Park update• Lion’s Club Presentation• Seneca Biomass Facility discussion• Public Comment

Bethel Farmers Market Meeting

2009-06-14T09:40:00.000-07:00

Those interested in organizing and participating in a Bethel-Danebo Farmers Market are invited to attend the next meeting.When: June 18th, 7 PM-8 PMWhere: Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Road--outsideWhat: We will be discussing the specifics of getting our first market going. Target date is the 3rd weekend of July.Please contact Aleta Miller at farmconnection@att.net for more information or to be put

City of Eugene Budget Hearings

2009-06-14T09:32:00.000-07:00

Public Hearing of the City of Eugene and Urban Renewal Agency FY10Budget will be held on Monday, 6/15/09 at 7:30 pm in theCouncil Chamber of the City Hall, 777 Pearl Street.Citizens are encouraged to express their views on the FY10 budget. Publictestimony will be taken at the June 15th City Council Public Hearing. Eachspeaker has up to three minutes to share his or her views on the budget. You

Welcome back!

2009-05-24T22:04:00.000-07:00

We're in the process of updating the ABC blog and keeping it up to date. In the near future we'll have the neighborhood newsletter online, as well as updated links to useful sites.Please keep checking back to see what's new.

Next Steering Committee Meeting 11/19

2008-11-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Will be at our house: 1355 Taft Street. We're just off Pattison near Hwy 99. Meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Bethel branch library to hold bilingual fiesta

2008-07-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

A bilingual Family Fiesta will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday (July 26) at the Bethel branch library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road. The event will feature stories and songs in both Spanish and English, ladybug and bumblebee crowns, and snacks. For information, call 682-5766.

Hynix shutting West Eugene factory

2008-07-23T16:58:00.000-07:00

The Register-GuardJuly 23, 2008Hynix is closing its Eugene plant and will lay off its 1,113 employees over the next two months, sources within state government said Wednesday after the company's chairman met with top Oregon officials.The Hynix chairman, Jong-Kap Kim, told officials that the decision was based on the semiconductor industry's move away from the dimension of silicon wafers used at

Willamette River Bridge Design Kickoff

2008-07-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

You’re invited to the I-5 Willamette River Bridge “Bridge View” Design KickoffJuly 26, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (drop-in)Willamette River BridgeODOT Staging AreaFranklin Boulevard & Jenkins Drive(click on image to view full size) The Design Kickoff is your opportunity to:Learn more about the project. Come share your point of view on the bridge type and design ideas. Hear the views of others and

Hate invasive plants? Love Dragonflies?

2008-07-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

The West Eugene Wetlands are the place to be on Saturday if you are interested in helping control invasive species and on Sunday if you would like to get up close and personal with dragonflies and damselflies...Ever wondered if the strange new plant you notice on a hike is actually a new invasive species? The West Eugene Early Detection of Invasives Network (WEEDIN), a brand new educational and

Foreshadowing Lane County's Future?

2008-07-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

Can counties survive? They can after reality of dissolution is understoodOpEd by Register-Guard editorial staffPublished: July 15, 2008What happens when a local government can’t meet its payroll, make regular payments on its debts or provide services that are mandated by the state? At least two Oregon counties are asking this question in the wake of Congress’ continued inability to renew payments

Open House: Elmire & Maple Improvement Project

2008-07-11T06:18:00.001-07:00

Elmira Road and Maple Street Improvement Project Open HouseOver the past two years, City engineering and transportation planning staff have worked closely with neighborhood residents on Elmira Road and Maple Street to develop a proposed street design that addresses the expectations and desires of the neighborhood while also meeting City standards. This project will bring these two unimproved

Bethel students find learning is fun

2008-07-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

NO LAZY DAYS AT SUMMER SCHOOLBy Anne WilliamsThe Register-GuardPublished: July 10, 2008Brianna Borowski, 9, (left) and Savanah Kascak, 10, listen to recorded lesonsin the power reading class at Bethel School District's summer school. The district’s summer school enrollment has broken a record this year.Surely there must be grumblers and groaners among this crowd of 500-plus, children who —

The Lane County Budget Debate

2008-07-07T17:08:00.000-07:00

The following comment was published July 4 in response to the ABC Blog post "Welcome to Lane County, Oregon". The moderators are pleased to see new people contributing to this blog, so we've decided to re-publish this comment here to encourage additional discussion on this very serious topic. Thank you to DMoore for taking the time to write a thoughtful comment.* * * * * * by DMooreWhile it is

Work begins on ponds at Golden Gardens

2008-07-07T16:47:00.000-07:00

By Edward RussoThe Register-GuardPublished: July 7, 2008Long-awaited improvements to Golden Gardens Park in northwest Eugene are to start today, with a direct benefit to another city park, Delta Ponds.The renovations at the largely undeveloped Golden Gardens Park will include the lowering of steep banks around three ponds, construction of a walking loop trail and emergency access routes, plus the

West Eugene Community Forums Scheduled

2008-07-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

For over a year, a group of about two dozen community members includingelected officials, leaders of environmental, business and community groups, along with government agency representatives, have gathered to discuss and envision the future of transportation and land use in west Eugene. This group is known as the West Eugene Collaborative (WEC). The WEC has developed from a relatively grassroots

ABC Election Results

2008-06-27T05:45:00.000-07:00

Active Bethel Community General Meeting MinutesDate: Wednesday, June 25 2008Location: Petersen BarnTime: 7 pm - 9 pmFacilitated by Isaac Markehe - City of Eugene Neighborhoods Program ManagerMeeting was called to order at 7:30 pm. A round of introductions was held. See end of minutes for a complete list of attendees. Isaac apologized for the wrong date on notice which was mailed out - it was

Bethel Police Station Closed During Olympic Trials

2008-06-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Two neighborhood police stations to close during TrialsCity Hall station and two neighborhood locations will stay open. With station staff assigned elsewhere during the Olympic Track & Field Trials, two of the Eugene Police Department’s neighborhood police stations will be closed for several days, beginning Thursday, June 26. The stations are normally open Monday through Friday.OPEN 24/7/365:City

ABC Elections - Wednesday, June 25

2008-06-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

PLEASE NOTE: The postcard mailed to you last week by Neighborhood Services has a misprint on it. The ABC General Meeting on June 25 will take place on WEDNESDAY, not Thursday.(The ABC meetings are usually held on the last Thursday of the month, but Petersen Barn was not available this month, so the meeting was set for Wednesday, June 25.)On Wednesday, June 25th, ABC is holding annual elections

Community Listening Forums

2008-06-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, June 18:Eugene City Manager Jon RuizAs part of his introduction to the community, City Manager Jon Ruiz is scheduling listening forums throughout the City over the next two months. Ruiz is initiating these forums to meet with community residents, to listen to and better understand their priorities, concerns and visions for the community, and to discuss opportunities to improve City

Suspicious activity near Bethel park

2008-06-16T15:59:00.000-07:00

Reminder for parents to teach kids about safetyIncident No. 08-044794Eugene Police are calling on area families to talk to their kids about safety after a concerning encounter near a Eugene park this weekend.At about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, a woman called police from the State Street Park in the Bethel neighborhood to report that a man was sitting in his parked van, watching children

Sheriff's Office lays off 63 workers Thursday

2008-05-31T06:49:00.000-07:00

"This is a public safety disaster." -- Lane County District Attorney Doug Harcleroad.* * * * * *The cuts, resulting from decreased county budget allocations, mean delayed response times at bestby Jill KimballOregon Daily Emeraldpublished on 5/30/08The Lane County Sheriff's Office on Thursday let go of 63 employees and decided not to fill another 16 1/2 vacant positions, eliminating about a third

New EWEB Operations Center coming to Bethel

2008-05-30T05:45:00.000-07:00

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Have a Safe Memorial Day

2008-05-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

2008-05-24T09:17:00.000-07:00

Sheriff focuses on funding crisis

2008-05-24T08:25:00.000-07:00

“We need to find a champion — an individual or group who’s willing to take the lead on behalf of the community, to find a solution.” — Sheriff Russ Burger* * * * * *Victory in hand, Burger focuses on funding crisisStory by Matt CooperThe Register-GuardPublished: May 21, 2008Lane County Sheriff Russ Burger cruised to victory over two opponents in Tuesday’s primary election, winning a four-year

Some Historical Perspective

2008-05-23T22:39:00.000-07:00

Excerpts from a Register-Guard editorial "A Matter of History" published on Saturday, March 3, 2007:Based on the raw numbers, it's not hard to understand why other states say they deserve bigger slices of the federal payments pie if Congress renews the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.The county payments program, which [first] expired last year [2006], benefited 700

Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts

2008-05-23T18:37:00.000-07:00

Source: Oregon League of Women Voters flyer entitled "Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts." Oregon ranks 46th nationally in combined state and local tax taxes on individuals as a percentage of personal income for state residents. Only five states have lower overall taxes. The low ranking overall is because Oregon has no sales tax.Oregonians pay the third highest income taxes in the nation.Oregon's

Paving Repairs Scheduled in Bethel area

2008-05-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

This year the City of Eugene’s Pavement Preservation Program is scheduled to repair 46 lane miles of city streets, including 23 lane miles of paving overlays and 23 lane miles of slurry sealing. Some of this work is scheduled in the ABC neighborhood (see below).The current focus of the Pavement Preservation Program is to save streets before they fall into complete disrepair. For that reason,

Welcome to Lane County, Oregon

2008-05-17T20:17:00.001-07:00

Few solutions exist for county budget crisis

2008-05-16T05:50:00.000-07:00

A new tax, help from city and state governments or trimming down currrent budget among possibilitiesby Jason ReedOregon Daily EmeraldThere's no doubt that Lane County's budget crisis is downright scary.The bleak outlook includes four hours of anarchy outside of city limits each day because sheriff's officers will only be working 20 hours per day. There will be rapists and murders released from

Cutbacks threaten our safety

2008-05-16T05:14:00.000-07:00

by Alex CuylerRegister-Guard CommentaryI went to jail yesterday.As Lane County’s intergovernmental relations manager, part of my job is to speak effectively when advocating on behalf of Lane County. I’ve only been on the job one month, but that month has involved becoming informed about the various departments, procedures and personnel that make this organization work.I’ve been unable to shake

Eat Here Now

2008-05-15T07:59:00.001-07:00

Be sure to check out Aleta Miller's op-ed piece in today's Register-Guard. Aleta is a member of the ABC steering committee and also represents ABC on the Neighborhood Leaders Council subcommittee on Sustainability. Eat Here NowLocal Food Community Potluck - Urban Food Production - Its Really Local!Donation $5 - $10May 17, at the First United Methodist Church6-9 PMThe goal of the evening is to

Public Safety Crisis in Lane County

2008-05-15T06:55:00.000-07:00

4,000Number of offenders that are released each year because of lack of jail space.2,400Number of domestic violence victims that will not receive help with restraining orders each year.2,000Number of felony drug and property cases that will not be prosecuted because of reduced staff.350Number of misdemeanor criminals, domestic violence offenders and sex offenders who will no longer be supervised

'It's getting worse' - Lane County News

2008-05-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

Lane County's budget cuts will leave citizens without necessary public servicesA university student posted the following comment to the Oregon Daily Emerald story above.posted 5/14/08 @ 9:17 PM PST"I'm so glad I'll be graduating in 30 days. I'll be able to get out of this backwards hellhole called Eugene. The State of Oregon has the least amount of cops, per capita, than any other state in the

How to Identify Anonymous Internet Trolls

2008-05-14T22:44:00.000-07:00

Angry Bethel Citizen

2008-05-10T06:27:00.000-07:00

In response to ABC co-chair Eric Stillwell's post about the low community turnout for our recent candidate forum, "Anonymous" posted the following:I think your turnout answers your question. No! people don't care about being involved in a process that continually ignores them. All these groups and committees serve to do is allow the politicians to say, "well we got your opinion" when they go

Lane County: Moving Forward Together

2008-05-10T06:11:00.000-07:00

Below is a flyer and call for registrations for the "Lane County Moving Forward Together" Conference to be held on June 11th in Eugene. The conference will bring together local and national experts to discuss housing, economic and transportation options for Lane County. There are some great speakers lined up so it looks set to be an interesting discussion.(click on image to view full size) For

My Opinion: Why Bother?

2008-04-26T09:50:00.001-07:00

Turnout for Candidates Forum is a Bustby Eric A. Stillwell. co-chairActive Bethel CitizensI would like to thank all the candidates who participated in the ABC candidate's forum last Thursday, April 24. And I would also like to thank the members of the ABC steering committee (Laura, Kent, Gloria and Jean) who showed up and helped out. But actually, I should apologize to all of them instead. How

City of Eugene FY09 Proposed Budget

2008-04-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

The City of Eugene's FY09 Proposed Budget has been posted to the City's website: www.eugene-or.gov/budget. The FY09 Proposed Budget can be accessed by clicking on the budget document link on the top right-hand side of the page.The first meeting of the Budget Committee will be held on Wednesday evening, April 30, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Bascom Tykeson Room of the Downtown Library. The

Commuter Solutions - Public Comment Period

2008-04-26T07:37:00.000-07:00

Public Comment Period on funding for Commuter Solutions program openOn Thursday, June 12, the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC), acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board, will consider an amendment to the MPO's Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal year 2008-2009.The amendment will continue the MPO's funding of the regional Commuter Solutions

Candidates Forum

2008-04-23T20:12:00.000-07:00

AGENDAWillamette High School Cafeteria1801 Echo Hollow RoadApril 24, 20087:00 Introductions by ABC co-chair Eric Stillwell7:05 Candidates for County Commissioner· Bobby Green· Rob Handy· Steve Sherbina· Nadia Sindi7:45 Break8:00 Candidates for City Council, Ward 7· John Crane· Andrea Ortiz8:45 Adjourn April 29 is the deadline to register to

Chris Edwards Town Hall Meeting

2008-04-16T19:27:00.000-07:00

State Representative Chris Edwards will host a Town Hall Meeting to discuss issues facing our aging population and other important topics concerning the citizens of Lane County.When: Wednesday, April 30th, 2:30-3:30 p.m.Where: Alpine Springs Assisted Living Community, 3760 N. Clarey Street, Eugene (in the Bethel area near Barger and Hwy. 99). Click here for a map.Chris Edwards represents House

Craters of the Moon? Or Bethel Street?

2008-04-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: We've had some additional interest in this topic, so we've moved this post back to the top of the blog. If you'd like to share your opinions of local Bethel streets and the need for road repairs, please post your comments to this article!*****Could you use a lunar rover to navigate some of the streets in Bethel? If so, we want to hear from you! Where are the worst potholes in Bethel?

Candidates Forum - April 24

2008-04-08T19:15:00.001-07:00

If you have questions you would like to ask the candidates of either or both races, please click on the "comments" link after this article and post your questions here on the blog. Questions should be applicable to all candidates in a particular race so the same questions can be answered by each candidate. If you prefer, you may email your questions to: abcstillwell@aol.com.

Candidates for City Council, Ward 7

2008-04-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

The following statements were submitted by the Ward 7 City Council candidates and will also appear in the ABC Newsletter which should arrive in Bethel-area mailboxes on or around April 20. The ABC Candidates Forum will be held on April 24, 7-9pm, at Willamette High School cafeteria. Statements are posted here in alphabetical order by last name.John CraneIt is an honor to be part of the discussion

ABC Newsletter - April 2008

2008-04-08T18:42:00.000-07:00

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Spring Wetland Word newsletter now available

2008-04-08T18:26:00.000-07:00

The Spring 2008 Wetland Word Newsletter is now posted at http://www.wewetlands.org/newsletters.asp.In this issue, read about American Wetlands Month events and programs, a restoration project of West Eugene Wetlands Partners at Wild Iris Ridge, and play the Animal Group Name Game.If a beautiful spring wetland wander through Willow Creek Nature Preserve interests you, join us this Wednesday from 9

Congrats to Karen Reyes-Ramirez!

2008-04-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

Willamette High School student earns German study tripBy Anne WilliamsThe Register-GuardPublished: April 6, 2008 12:00AMAfter getting the go-ahead from her parents last week, Willamette High School junior Karen Reyes-Ramirez is readying herself for what could be the highlight of her teen years: a 3½-week, expenses-paid study trip to Germany beginning June 24.It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Incident provides reminder to public regarding scams

2008-03-23T22:36:00.000-07:00

Early in February, a resident in North Eugene says a young man posing as a local school student knocked on his door and attempted to sell him magazine subscriptions. After exchanging information, the resident says he gave the 'student' $50 for the school fund. His goal was to help the young man with the school's fundraising goal. After the young man left, the resident realized he hadn't been

Joint ABC Neighborhood Watch Report

2008-03-11T09:22:00.000-07:00

Joint Neighborhood Watch Team MinutesDate: March 3, 2008Time: 6:30 P.M.Attendees: Representatives from the following Neighborhood Watch teams attended our first joint Neighborhood Watch Team meeting.--Cascade Neighborhood Watch--Figueroa Neighborhood Watch--Echo Hollow Neighborhood Team--Royal Creek Neighborhood Watch--Eric Stillwell ABC Co-chairSpecial Representative: Bethel Public Safety

West Eugene Wetlands fundraiser

2008-03-07T15:18:00.000-08:00

This Monday, March 10, gather all your hungry friends, family, and neighbors and head to Track Town Pizza on Franklin Blvd. All day long Track Town will be donating 50% of its on site sales to the West Eugene Wetlands Education Program. Here is the flyer to print and bring.Private funding from businesses and supportive individuals like you are absolutely vital to sustaining all the field trips,

Elmira Road & Maple Street Project News

2008-03-07T14:59:00.003-08:00

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Union Pacific Weed Spraying Announced

2008-03-07T12:27:00.000-08:00

Union Pacific Railroad Notifies City of Start of the 2008 Vegetation Control Spray Season The City of Eugene has been notified by Union Pacific Railroad that it is beginning the 2008 vegetation control spray program. Spraying is expected to begin March 10 and continue through March 12. The spray pattern will be 24' wide, 12' on each side from the center of the tracks. Union Pacific will be using

ABC Electronics Roundup - March 15

2008-02-29T10:31:00.000-08:00

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LCC Community Conversation - March 18

2008-02-29T09:49:00.000-08:00

February 26, 2008Dear Active Bethel Citizens:The Lane Community College Board of Education has a commitment of engaging with the citizens of Lane County and truly sees Lane as the community’s college. On behalf of the board, I invite you to participate in a community conversation focused on our role in North Eugene on March 18, 2008. We will meet in the library of Shasta Middle School, located at

City Hall Community Forum - March 13

2008-02-29T09:24:00.000-08:00

(click on image to view full size)Community Forum on the Eugene City Hall Master PlanThe design for a new building is evolving – what do you think? What do we do until financing is available?Thursday, March 13th, 6-8:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street in Eugene.Food and childcare will be provided. Find out more about the project and register to attend* the forum at http://

West Eugene Wetlands newsletter

2008-02-29T09:14:00.000-08:00

The latest issue of the Wetland Word Newsletter (Winter 2008) is now posted at www.wewetlands.org/newsletters.aspYou can read about upcoming events including a presentation of the Final Master Plan of the West Eugene Wetlands Education Center on March 17, get an astronomy report from Rick Ahrens, and learn some wetland yoga positions.This issue also includes an article about a Citizen Science

Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth

2008-02-29T08:57:00.000-08:00

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Provide feedback on future of Fairgrounds

2008-02-29T08:52:00.000-08:00

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Electronics Recycling Roundup - March 15

2008-02-27T21:44:00.000-08:00

Active Bethel Citizens and NextStep Recycling Partner to Protect Our Environment! On March 15, 2008, Active Bethel Citizens join NextStep Recycling to help residents of the Bethel and surrounding neighborhoods easily and properly dispose of household electronics, stereos, VCRs, televisions, DVD players, handheld games, cell phones, and computers, including computer hardware, monitors, cables,

ABC General Meeting - Feb. 28

2008-02-18T13:21:00.000-08:00

ABC General MeetingThursday, February 28, 20087-9pmPetersen Barn Community Center870 Berntzen Road (off Royal Avenue)Guests:Lorraine Kerwood, NextStep Recycling founderJennifer Solomon, Ward 6 City CouncilorLindsay Selser, City Public Works update on Elmira/Maple Street Improvement ProjectLaurie Trieger, Lane Coalition for Healthy Active YouthIsaac Markehe, Neighborhood Services Program

Bethel education stories in the news

2008-02-18T13:16:00.000-08:00

2 Bethel district teachers win statewide awardsA pair of Bethel School District educators have won statewide awards from the Oregon Middle Level Association.Cascade Middle School’s George Tollefson has been named the Oregon Middle Level Association’s State Teacher of the Year, and Jon Kline of Meadow View School has been chosen winner of the John Pence Award in recognition of his contributions to

Healthy Community Survey

2008-02-18T12:24:00.000-08:00

To: Active Bethel CitizensAs an organization that shares our interest in ensuring a healthy, vibrant community, we’re asking for your help to spread the word about an exciting new tool. The Healthy Community Index – a collaboration among the University of Oregon Economics Department, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Lane County – measures a variety of factors affecting our

Lorraine Kerwood: Eugene's Hometown Hero

2008-02-17T09:46:00.000-08:00

Don't miss your chance to meet Lorraine Kerwood, founder and executive director of NextStep Recycling! Lorraine is a national finalist in the 6th Annual Volvo for Life Awards; her work was featured in People Magazine last week; and this Wednesday (Feb. 20) she will be featured on CBS's The Early Show -- and Active Bethel Citizens have the honored privilege of presenting Lorraine as the featured

ABC Newsletter Online

2008-02-17T08:56:00.000-08:00

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Elmira/Maple Street Improvement Project

2008-02-16T11:12:00.000-08:00

Next Meeting:March 13, 20086 PM – 8 PMFairfield Baptist Church3991 Elmira RoadAgenda Items include:· Presentation of proposed street designs that City staff have created for Elmira and Maple streets after hearing comments and feedback over the last 18 months.· Presentation and discussion of preliminary cost estimates for the project.Elmira Road and Maple Street Improvements UpdateThe City of

Subscribe to the ABC email list!

2008-02-16T09:03:00.000-08:00

You now have the option of joining the Active Bethel Citizens email list which allows you to share and receive information with other members of the ABC community. For example, whenever a new article appears here on the ABC blog, it will automatically be forwarded to the ABC email list -- so you will also be kept up-to-date on the latest news and information of interest to the Bethel

Builder Submits Homes Plan

2008-02-05T10:28:00.000-08:00

By Randi Bjornstad The Register-Guard Published: February 5, 2008 04:39AM After years of navigating the wetlands mitigation requirements of both federal and state

Town Hall Meeting on Education

2008-01-27T11:04:00.000-08:00

You are encouraged to attend an education town hall meeting Tuesday afternoon at Prairie Mountain School. Bethel superintendent Colt Gill will join State Representative Chris Edwards for the meeting, where they expect to discuss and listen to the many issues affecting our schools. The event, hosted by the grass roots organization Stand For Children, is designed to respond to

Citizen Group Recommends Conservation of Additional Habitat in the South Hills

2008-01-18T16:01:00.000-08:00

A set of proposed priorities for conserving additional habitat along the southern ridgeline of Eugene has been developed, based on a comprehensive City of Eugene inventory and analysis of upland plant and wildlife habitat in the South Hills. Developed by a nine-member citizen task group, the priorities point toward conservation of additional habitat, while noting the important direct and

Walking & Biking Summit - Jan. 26

2008-01-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

You are invited to participate in Eugene’s second Walking and Biking Summit on Saturday, January 26th. The Summit promises to be an engaging and educational event with plenty of opportunities for networking and learning about bicycle and pedestrian issues. City staff are planning on releasing the final version of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan at the summit and participants will

Metro Waterways Workshop

2008-01-17T10:21:00.000-08:00

Eugene-Springfield Metro Waterways StudyAmazon Creek and Cedar Creek Workshops(click on image to view full size)The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the cities of Eugene and Springfield, Eugene Water & Electric Board, and Lane County, has developed a series of waterway enhancement proposals forAmazon Creek in the Eugene area and Cedar Creek in the Springfield area.The proposed

Focus on: Lorraine Kerwood

2008-01-05T11:52:00.000-08:00

A story about NextStep Recycling was featured in today's Register-Guard (see below). NextStep's executive director, Lorraine Kerwood will be our featured guest speaker at the February 28 general meeting of Active Bethel Citizens at Petersen Barn.Recycler drops prices to lure some of our ‘e-waste’ pilesBy Bill Bishop The Register-GuardPublished: January 5, 2008 05:01AMIf you are like most of

Police investigate vandalism of west Eugene nativity scenes

2007-12-21T10:51:00.000-08:00

Dear Bethel Neighbors:I just want to alert the neighborhood to some vandalism you might have read about in the paper this morning. One of my co-workers (who also lives in the Bethel area) was the victim of this vandalism (her husband, David Stahl is quoted in the R-G story below). Someone is going around vandalizing nativity scenes in people's yards, stealing the baby Jesus and replacing it with

Board Approves Plan For Construction Fee

2007-12-20T10:23:00.000-08:00

Joining a growing number of school districts around the state, the Bethel School Board has approved a resolution to enact a systems development fee on new construction within the District. The Construction Excise Tax is a new school funding source approved by the 2007 State Legislature. It allows districts to collect a tax of $1 per square foot on new residential construction and 50 cents per

Request for Community Assistance

2007-12-05T13:43:00.000-08:00

Here is a request from a community member for community assistance. The Lindholm Center on Hwy 99 is very very low on food. As you may have heard the food bank is very low on inventory this year and has not been able to provide much assistance lately, therefore, the Lindholm Center is in need of food badly to serve each day. They have a very limited supply right now and could use some help. The

Bethel School board seeking public input

2007-11-20T13:22:00.000-08:00

Board To Vote On Fee To Benefit Schools After being given support from the state legislature and the Lane County Homebuilders Association, the Bethel School Board will consider implementing an impact fee on new construction within the district boundary. The Construction Excise Tax would be levied only on new construction through the building permitting process. It would not affect current homes

High School Likely to win approval for artificial turf field

2007-11-20T12:13:00.000-08:00

By Anne Williams The Register-Guard Published: Nov 20, 2007 05:01:09AMDespite one school board member’s steadfast opposition to building a “weird plastic” field at Willamette High School, it appears all but certain that the Wolverines will be playing football on artificial turf next fall.After the first discussion of the subject in more than a year, the Bethel School Board on

ABC Steering Committee Endorsement

2007-10-12T08:33:00.001-07:00

The Active Bethel Citizens steering committee has endorsed passage of ballot measure 20-134, the urban renewal spending authority for downtown Eugene.ABC is the largest of 19 official neighborhood associations chartered by the City of Eugene. Members of the steering committee have adopted a "can do" attitude toward supporting City Council goals for a dense, active, 24/7 urban center in downtown

Rally Against Domestic Violence

2007-10-09T07:36:00.001-07:00

Friday, October 12, 20075-6pmPlease join City Councilor Andrea Ortiz, friends, family, and staff from Bethel's Public Safety Station.Location: Hwy 99 & Roosevelt (4 corners) to show your support.Councilor Ortiz will be leading a rally in support of Womenspace. Please come out and show your support for the fight against domestic violence in our community.Womenspace has been providing services to

ABC Neighborhood Watch Summit

2007-10-08T21:21:00.000-07:00

Neighborhood Watch SummitWednesday, October 17, 20076-8 pm Petersen Barn Community Center870 Berntsen Road(off Royal Avenue)

Vision for Golden Gardens emerges

2007-09-24T11:14:00.000-07:00

By Matt CooperThe Register-GuardPublished: Sunday, September 23, 2007It did Kristi Davis' heart good to see all the people gathered at the Golden Gardens ponds Saturday morning.Politicians, police officers, city officials, neighbors: Thirty or 40 people, all here on a sunny, breezy fall morning to talk about improvements to the Bethel-area city park where Davis' son, Britton, and his cousin, Nick

Turn Your Key – Be Idle Free! Taking Steps to Protect Health & Our Neighborhood’s Air

2007-09-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

Residents of Lane County will soon be able to breathe a bit easier. The County Government and 4-J school district are poised to adopt policies to reduce emissions of benzene, a known carcinogen.Oregon Toxics Alliance, the organization that introduced and championed the idea, felt this was particularly important since benzene levels in the Eugene-Springfield area are at 10 times higher than the

Meet Bethel School District Officials

2007-09-15T07:27:00.000-07:00

Meet Bethel School District Superintendent Colt Gill and Community Relations Director Pat McGillivray at the ABC General Meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 6-8pm, at Petersen Barn. Colt Gill is in his second year as superintendent of Bethel School District. Colt grew up in Lane County attending Springfield Schools, Lane Community College, and the University of Oregon. He has been an educator

Update: Golden Gardens Park Public Walking Tour - Sept. 22

2007-09-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

Update: John Clark, supervisor of Eugene's Natural Resource Operations Crew will be joining the Golden Gardens Park Public Walking Tour on Saturday, September 22, 10am. John is very familiar with Golden Gardens and will be a great addition to the tour. Learn more about the walking tour here.Golden Gardens Park at sunsetIn Eugene, we are graced with several thousand acres of publicly-owned natural

Meet HomeSource founder Paula Praus-Williamson

2007-09-08T06:56:00.000-07:00

Meet Paula Praus-Williamson at the ABC General Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 6pm, at Petersen Barn.Paula is one of the founders and the current Executive Officer for HomeSource, a homeschooling resource for local families. Paula grew up in an Air Force family, living on three continents before moving to Eugene to attend Lane Community College and the University of Oregon. She has worked for

Golden Gardens Park Public Walking Tour

2007-09-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 22, 10:00 am!photos by Eric A. StillwellDESCRIPTION: Members of the Active Bethel Citizens (ABC) steering committee and City officials will lead a walking tour of Golden Gardens Park to update the public on City plans and construction timelines for the park as well as discuss the natural and recreational resources that the park will offer at build-out.

Focus on traffic safety as kids return to school

2007-09-04T09:45:00.000-07:00

With schools in the Bethel district beginning classes Tuesday and 4J schools opening on Wednesday, the City of Eugene would like to remind motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists to use extra caution, especially near schools. After a long summer vacation, neighborhoods around schools will see a dramatic increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The following are some tips to make the morning and

Meet the Authors - Sept. 12

2007-09-02T14:55:00.001-07:00

A Meet the Authors event will take place at Daneland Clubhouse on September 12th from 2-4 pm. There are nine participating authors who'd love to have folks stop in to say hi, listen to a reading or two, and maybe even buy a book. The authors will discuss their books and autograph copies. Many genres are represented. For information, email Marva Dasef at mdasef@clearwire.net.Daneland Mobile Home

Eugene-Bethel Lions Club BBQ

2007-08-31T08:51:00.000-07:00

Labor Day WeekendAlbertson's Parking LotDanebo & Royal Kent Calvin, president of the Eugene-Bethel Lions Club, also serves on the ABC Steering Committee. The funds raised by the BBQ are used to support local needs.

3rd Annual Interfaith Community Breakfast

2007-08-30T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Limits and Depths of Toleration in a Free & Diverse Societywith President Dave Frohnmayer September 11, 20077:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Morse Event Center11th & Alder(free parking east of the Event Center)Tolerance – for even distasteful differences – lies at the heart of the interfaith community. But when must acceptance of diversity give way to concerted action to protect other core values that

Eugene Celebration marks 25th anniversary!

2007-08-29T15:47:00.000-07:00

The Celebration, which attracts nearly 40,000 participants each year and is the southern Willamette Valley's largest and most celebrated civic event, will be held Friday through Sunday, September 7-9, 2007.The theme of this year's Celebration is "Lighten Up!" Hot air balloons will be featured in the Celebration footprint, which will include indoor and outdoor performance stages located in

NAACP 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

2007-08-29T12:24:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: THE DATES HAVE CHANGED! Join the NAACP for its 1st Annual 3-on-3 Basketball TournamentSeptember 21-23, 2007starting at 8 a.m.Register by August 22ndcall 232.4401Location: Meadowview SchoolCost: $100 per teamGuaranteed 3 gamesRaffles, prizes, food and vendors for the family and kids.1st 100 people who donate school supplies get free Mariners tickets "This is the basketball tournament

Annual Recruitment for City Boards & Commissions, Deadline: September 7th

2007-08-27T15:24:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: Message from City Councilor Andrea OrtizGreetings to all Bethel Folks,I am putting in a push for YOU ALL to apply to be on a Board or Commission for the City of Eugene. We really need the Silent Majorityto get involed. We need people who have a few hrs a month to donate to make sure that the decisions we make reflect all of Eugene, not just a few. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

Safety Town graduation ceremony today

2007-08-24T08:38:00.000-07:00

Safety Town students will be practicing their traffic safety skills as “drivers” and pedestrians on the streets of Safety Town from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.What: Safety Town graduation ceremony will include student demonstrations of their new safety knowledge and skills When: Today (Friday, August 24), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Safety Town, Prairie Mountain School, 5305 Royal AvenueThe 50