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Job: PT Administrative/Accounts Payable/Receivable – EcoSpeed Inc.

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Job Title
PT Administrative/Accounts Payable/Receivable Person

Company/Organization
EcoSpeed Inc.

Job Description
Currently in need of 5-10 hours per week of assistance with AP/AR and payroll, as well as possibly shipping and some administrative and phone work. We are a small company in SE Portland and we design, market, build, install, ship and service a high performance electric bike system for recumbents, uprights and trikes.

How to Apply
Please send a resume plus a paragraph or two stating your experience with bookkeeping and QuickBooks, your interest in this particular industry and position, and any particular gifts you look forward to bringing to your relations and environs.

We’re ready to hire the right person. The position may grow in the very near future to more hours and responsibilities. The person we hire will be capable of growing with us.

Contact Lisa@ecospeed.com No phone calls please.

It’s Monday Night Cyclocross at Velo Cult Bike Shop

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If Monday Night Football isn’t your thing, roll over to Velo Cult Bike Shop (1969 NE 42nd Ave) to watch cyclocross films on the big screen. See the info below…

It’s that time of year! Come out and watch Cyclocross films with like minded people every Monday of this month starting TODAY.

October 1 (Today): Transitions 2
October 8 :Cyclofile 1
October 15: Cyclofile 2
October 22: Cyclofile 3
October 29: Anyone have a suggestion for this one??

All films start at 7pm. We have a full beer and wine bar with soda’s. We have chips and candy but no food so feel free to bring food in with you if you like. We have a 100″ screen with full surround sound and seating for about 45.

—
Sky Boyer
Velo Cult Bike Shop

Silver Trek 7500 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Trek
Model: 7500
Color:Silver
Size:15
Photo: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2010/archive/7500
Stolen in Milwaukie, OR 97222
Stolen:2012-10-01
Stolen From: 2670 SE Courtney Ave #30, Milwaukie, OR
Neighborhood: Oak Grove
Owner: M T
OwnerEmail: meliotrope@yahoo.com
Description: It had red fenders, a headlight and a backlight
Police record with: Clackamas Police
Police reference#: 12-29402
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black w/ red decals Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 1981

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Year: 1981
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Voyageur 11.8
Color:Black w/ red decals
Size:50cm
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-10-01
Stolen From: Cornerstone Apartments NE 7th and Halsey.
Neighborhood: Lloyd District
Owner: Peter Turner
OwnerEmail: turnerart@gmail.com
Description: 1980s Schwinn Voyageur 11.8 road bike. Black with red/gold decals. Brand new black plastic fenders. Unique features: Odd yellow cruiser stem with black drop bars, shimano flip shifters custom mounted.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-156081
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

ODOT set to build undercrossing for I-205 path at Division

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to unveil their plans to build a new undercrossing on the I-205 path at SE Division Street. An open house for the project will be held on October 9th.

According to ODOT, the new portion of the path will provide an alternative route under SE Division, in addition to the existing crossing. ODOT has also partnered with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and they plan to install a new, rapid-flash beacon at the existing street-grade crossing.

The new undercrossing will split from the existing path about 360 feet north of Division Street, cross under Division next to the MAX Green Line, and reconnect with the path at the north end of the Division Street MAX stop. “The new route will offer path users a non-stop connection through Division, without the need to wait for the signal at the Division Street crosswalk,” reads an ODOT statement.

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Gang Green Bianchi Volpe 2007

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Year: 2007
Brand: Bianchi
Model: Volpe
Color:Gang Green
Size:55cm
Photo: http://www.bianchiusa.com/archives/2007/cross/volpe/
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-09-29
Stolen From: NE 10th & Webster near the Bye & Bye. I was tackled by a group of older teenage boys from behind, pulled off the bike and then they rode/ran away.
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District
Owner: n/a

Reward: $100
Description: Auxiliary (cross) brake levers, worn red handlebar tape, Vittoria Rubino road tires (w/red stripe), black rear bike rack, inexpensive black leather saddle.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 12-85888
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

The Monday Roundup

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“…these data suggest that warning patients who are medically unfit to drive may reduce the risk of road crashes…”
— Statement by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Here’s the news and other interesting stuff that caught our eyes this past week…

– Local Portland businessman Chris King recently visited the White House to talk about the current state of domestic manufacturing.

– The Atlantic Cities shares the story of Em Baker, who is riding across the country with two friends to bring attention to “pointless bike deaths.”

– Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood probably should go back and check his numbers after he misquoted a statistic about pedestrian injuries by blaming 80% of victims in fatal accidents involving someone walking across a street.

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Police investigating fatal collision at SE 148th and Mill – Updated

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The Portland Police Bureau just reported a fatal collision involving a man riding a bicycle and someone driving a car.

The collision occurred at SE 148th and Mill in the Centennial Neighborhood around 9:00 pm tonight (9/30). The intersection is slated for a traffic signal as per plans by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to create a neighborhood greenway on SE Mill. Currently it’s slated for completion in 2015.

No additional details are available right now; but the PPB has launched an investigation and I’ll update this post as I learn more. If you saw anything or have information to share, please call the Portland Police non-emergency line at (503) 823-3333.

UPDATE: KATU News has posted a photo from the scene (not graphic).

UPDATE, 11:30 am 10/2: The PPB still hasn’t released many more details. Below is what I have just heard from Traffic Division Capt. David Hendrie:

“We had five major crash team callouts in 48 hours over the weekend so it has been hectic… the rider was riding on the sidewalk and rode in front of the car that was turning left onto Mill. The investigator is still reviewing the evidence from the crash. The driver of the vehicle was not impaired and there is no indication she could have avoided the collision. It will be some time before we know more.”

UPDATE, 1:45 pm, 10/2: I just posted a full update here.


Black Raleigh Competition GS 1980

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Year: 1980
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Competition GS
Color:Black
Stolen in Portland, OR OR
Stolen:2012-09-29
Stolen From: 7200 Mississippi
Neighborhood: Piedmont
Owner: Donald Arney
OwnerEmail: ermaltwo@aol.com
Description: Black Raleigh Comp GS, All old Campy, hybrid SPD/Non-SPD pedals, broken spoke on front wheel (Weinmann), brand new wheel on the back, partially camo MTB saddle, red handlebar tape
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black Time NXR Instinct 2011

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Year: 2011
Brand: Time
Model: NXR Instinct
Color:Black
Size:XL
Stolen in Portland, OR 97202
Stolen:2012-10-01
Stolen From: SE Milwaukie Ave at SE Insley
Neighborhood: Westmoreland
Owner: Otis Rubottom
OwnerEmail: otis.rubottom@me.com
Reward: No
Description: Black w/ neon green carbon road frame w/ Shimano Ultegra 7700 components. Dura Ace wheels & pedals. White Specialized saddle. PRO carbon bars w/ white tape.
Police record with: Portland
Police reference#: 12-86035
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

ice blue Peugeot mixte 1980’s

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Year: 1980’s
Brand: Peugeot
Model: mixte
Color:ice blue
Stolen in City, OR 97211
Stolen:2012-09-30
Stolen From: Sidewalk on corner of Wygant & Cleveland
Neighborhood: north portland
Owner: Daphna Peterson
OwnerEmail: daphnairene@gmail.com
Reward: $$
Description: black fenders, red bike rack over rear wheel, butterfly seat, peddals flat & for clips
Police record with: portland police
Police reference#: in 5 days
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

White Jamis Satellite Sport Femme 2012

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Year: 2012
Brand: Jamis
Model: Satellite Sport Femme
Color:White
Size:54 cm
Serial: u117u29790
Photo: http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road/satellite/12_satellitesportf_wh.html
Stolen in Portland, OR 97214
Stolen:2012-09-29
Stolen From: Right across from Chopsticks. SE 28th and Burnside. Near the tri-met bus stop.
Neighborhood: SE Burnside
Owner: Wynter Larson
OwnerEmail: wlarson@lclark.edu
Description: The frame of the bike is white and it has some black marks on it. There was a bike light attached to the right front handlebar. The pedals are missing their straps.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1285954
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

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