Police recovered more than 1,000 blue labeled M30 pills, suspected to be laced with fentanyl, and several pounds of suspected fentanyl powder on Monday
May 18 2021
Gresham School Board candidate Joe Demers allegedly challenged Black man to step on neck during a dispute
A Gresham-Barlow School Board candidate allegedly laid on the ground and challenged a Black man to step on his neck in an apparent push back against police excessive force protests that came to the national forefront after the killing of George Floyd and subsequent guilty verdict for the police officer involved.
According to witnesses, the incident with Joe Demers took place during the Gresham Farmers Market Saturday, May 15, where he had set up to advocate for his candidacy.
Gresham Farmers Market officials said political booths are not allowed within the market, which is held at the Arts Plaza at Northeast Hood Avenue and Second Street in downtown Gresham. The Farmers Market leadership has asked Demers to stop setting up on Saturdays, but he refused. Other political candidates have similarly set up nearby the market.
It all started with a friendship between a rock collector and silversmith.
Heather Rieder s grandfather loved uncovering Oregon stones, a passion she shared as a 9-year-old growing up in the Boring area. Rieder would scour her backyard finding stones she would send through a tumbler to polish and smooth. She was drawn to the brilliant colors and intricate patterns.
She built up quite the collection, storing them in a box she kept with her through the years.
Rieder eventually would marry the son of the silversmith Alan Stockam a pairing that would prove to be a match made in jewelry-making heaven. About 7 years ago, the couple brought out Rieder s box of rocks, and decided to see what was inside.