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šŸ†šŸ¾ Palisades Pet of the Month: Albert Lawrence Arthur Peterson-Melissa! šŸ¾šŸ†

Published April 3, 2025


Hello Neighbors, dog lovers of Palisadesā€”brace yourselves for this monthā€™s four-legged star, the one and only Albert Lawrence Arthur Peterson-Melissa! šŸŽ‰šŸ¶

Or, as his friends (and adoring fans) know him: Al, Alba-Cadalbra, Alberto Lorenzo, Big Al, Kooikerhondje, Sir Poops-a-lotā€”too many nicknames? Never!

Albertā€™s adoption story was pure fate. One morning, his humans, Rachel and her partner, Tate, were unknowingly browsing Oregon Dog Rescue at the exact same time in different rooms. When Rachel excitedly called out, ā€œYou have to see this dog!ā€ the answer was, ā€œYou mean this one?ā€ It was meant to be! That very day, Albert found himself in the car, headed to his forever home. šŸš—šŸ’Ø

Now, what breed is Albert? Well, thatā€™s a mystery! Some say heā€™s got the charm of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, the history of a Dutch Kooikerhondje, and the golden glow of a mini retriever. Whatever the mix, one thingā€™s for sure – heā€™s 100% lovable. šŸ’›

Albert is a cuddle champion, always down for some serious snuggle sessions on the couch. But donā€™t be fooledā€”this pup has a daredevil streak! His favorite place to perch? Not the couch, but the top of the couch cushionsā€”the very top. Heā€™s also been spotted on the kitchen island, counters, and dining table (weā€™re sensing a theme here). One of his greatest heists? A perfectly baked sweet potato left to coolā€”big mistake, humans. šŸ˜†


When heā€™s not claiming the highest ground, Albert is either zooming around the backyard or napping in the goofiest positions imaginableā€”a true balance of energy and relaxation. And letā€™s not forget his most notorious moment: The Great Smoothie Scandal. One innocent morning, Albert seized the opportunity to sneak a sip while his human momentarily stepped outside. But as soon as the door openedā€”busted! The guilty look (and the smoothie-covered lips) said it all. šŸ“šŸ„¤

Whether heā€™s scaling new heights, pulling off daring snack raids, or curling up for couch cuddles, Albert is a true Palisades legend!

šŸ…šŸ• Give it up for Albert, our Palisades Pet of the Month! šŸ•šŸ…

Would you like us to feature your pet? Submit your pet’s name and photo to newsletter@palisadesneighborhood.org

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals:Ā Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to theĀ NEP CoordinatorĀ along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal:Ā During the month of March PNA board meeting theĀ NEP CoordinatorĀ asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt:Ā During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) theĀ NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.TheĀ NEP CoordinatorĀ will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both theĀ NEP Project CoordinatorĀ and the PNA Chair. TheĀ NEP Project CoordinatorĀ submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).