🌱 Gresham Daily: American Rescue Plan + Catalytic Converters

Good morning, people of Gresham! It's me again, Dan Shalin, your host of the Gresham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy with rain. High: 48 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Gresham:

1. City Of Gresham: Gresham Tailors American Rescue Plan Act Funding To Meet The Needs Of The Community (Press Release Desk)
2. East County catalytic converter thefts on the rise (Pamplin Media Group)
3. Legg Announces Wave of Transfers in Corban Baseball's 2022 Recruiting Class (Victory Sports Network)
4. Gresham $985K Farmette Has Pastoral Views (Gresham Patch)
5. With Chicha, Portland’s Andina pivoted to Peruvian street food, served in the actual street (oregonlive.com)

Today in Gresham:

From my notebook:

• Gresham-Barlow School District: "The school board recognized Sam Barlow High School members of the boys and girls water polo teams who earned Mt. Hood Conference All League honors! Individuals recognized on the boys team: Leo Erickson - 1st Team & MHC Player of the Year..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Winter weather is expected over the Cascades this weekend. Our crews are ready just in case Mother Nature throws anything our way and here are some ways for you to stay informed and be prepared: ❄️Check out https://greshamoregon.gov/seve..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "Be sure to look for the winter issue of the City newsletter GRESHAM in your mailbox! Inside you will find fun events, helpful winter weather tips, holiday recycling, help for renters, utility bill assistance, census results, Rockwood urb..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham: "Be sure to look for the winter issue of the City newsletter GRESHAM in your mailbox! Inside you will find fun events, helpful winter weather tips, holiday recycling, help for renters, utility bill assistance, census results, Rockwood urb..." (Instagram)
• City of Gresham: "Gresham City Council will meet twice on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4-5:30 pm for a Council Work Session and a Council Business Meeting from 6-8 pm. For meeting agendas, links and instructions for oral or written testimony for the 6 pm Business Me..." (Instagram)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Friday AM Christmas Breakfast hosted by My Father's House, A Community Shelter, Inc. and SnowCap Community Charities We hope to see you here! Festivities begin at 7:30am." (Facebook)
• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce: "Our curious elf, Jingles McGiven, is taking some time to travel through Gresham! Follow her through the month of December as she explores our beautiful city. . Take a moment as she explores to help her find her way. Where did she end up ..." (Facebook)
• City of Gresham - Government: "The Gresham City Council will meet twice on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 4-5:30 pm for a Council Work Session and a Council Business Meeting from 6-8 pm. As a reminder, Council Work Sessions are open to the public, but no public testimony is t..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Gresham Butte: "This message is for my neighbor on SW 10th Drive with their house decked out in Christmas lights. - Your lights make me smile as I drive by early in the morning heading to work. Thank you. You make my day brighter every day. Happy holid..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central: "OAKLEIGH GOT A LIVER OFFER ABOUT A HOUR AGO SHE WILL GET SURGEY TOMORROW MORNING/AFTERNOON HOPING THIS IS HER LIVER. - https://gofund.me/64197aad" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Powell Valley: "Our son found a phone on 3rd street off el camino near backside of Gordon - Russell if anyone is missing please let me know. We tried to start it but need a password." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Historic Southeast: "We're still looking for Gresham CBC participants. - The Gresham Christmas Bird Count takes place on Sunday, December 19. Everyone can help to make this year's count successful. See the Event listing for more info: https://nextdoor.com..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Powell Valley: "I wanted to give a shout out to the new Chick-fil-A on Burnside. - Despite being behind close to 25 cars in two lanes, they managed to take my order and deliver my fresh, hot and delicious nuggets in 10 minutes. I was very pleasantly sur..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Northeast: "Hello neighbors. - Everything I have up for grabs are leaving tomorrow. However I do Have a bike, a sterling silver ring size 6 and a sterling silver Necklace from Italy it is brand new in the original box. The ring I’m asking $20, the s..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Birdsdale Wallula: "I need some advice. - I need to find a new insurance carrier for my handicapped modified van, familycar and home. Imhadca minor accident last month. Because my van is modified its been hard to even get in to get estimates done. I was inf..." (Nextdoor)

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— Dan Shalin

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