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MICRO MOTORCYCLES
Pocket motorbikes hit North Portland.
See MASTERS OF THE MINI-MOTO / Page 3
OPEN STUDIO TOURS
Portrait of an artist.
See / PAGE 1
FINALLY! AN ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
Sauvie Island, St. Johns, North Portland
Volume 4 Issue 10
October 2004
Get the scoop on what to do in North Portland.
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Harvest Fair Continues Historic Tradition
Henry Miller Chief Ghoul In Charge of Scream at
the Beach.
A Howling
Good Time
Fourth annual Scream at
the Beach offers a wickedly
good time for all ages
By Michael Scarbo
Halloween has become synonymous
with slasher movies and ill-fitting costumes
of cartoon characters hastily bought at the
local Wal-Mart. Whatever happened to the
fantasy, the imagination, the fun and, most
importantly, the frights?
Look no further than Henry Miller’s
(yes, that’s his real name) “Scream at the
Beach.”
In 2001, Miller unearthed his sprawling
wonderment of creepy castles, Egyptian
tombs, and macabre theaters at North
Portland’s Jantzen Beach SuperCenter. This
year Scream at the Beach isn’t just a haunted
house; it’s a complex of five “haunts,” games
and entertainment and food, stretched out
overthreebuildingsthatblurthelinebetween
haunted house and full-blown amusement
park.
Miller’s creation is a sharp contrast to
the modern images of haunted houses: black
plastic walls and men with powdered faces
and cheap, glow-in-the-dark fangs. “Scream
at the Beach” is a world of handcrafted
ghouls and goblins, with original murals,
and trained actors (both living and dead)
mingling freely about the grounds. It’s a
creepy, surreal landscape where patrons can
step outside of themselves and celebrate the
season in style.
“This is truly a work of art,” Miller says
of this year’s incarnation while hard at work
on the final stages.
Construction of the project began in July,
but planning efforts initiated last November
when Miller set about securing the skills
See scream / Page 12
The Russell Street Regulars pick and strum classic old-time ballads at the Harvest Fair main stage.
By Dave Johnson
garb pumped forges and hammered iron
The Sauvie Island Harvest Fair occurred
this September in the apple orchards and
nearby fields of Howell Territorial Park. Cosponsored by Kruger’s Farm Market and
Metro, the fair offered a bounty of popular
events, crafts, food booths, and old-time
music to get folks dancing under the new
moon.
The festival was divided into themed
zones. In the Pioneer Camp, folks in authentic
intotools.JosephineIngraham,adescendant
Traveling Museum of Oregon Prehistory”
of Clatsop Chief Coboway, sewed a display
displayed ancient tools. This exhibit,
of dentalia shells onto a leather shirt. In the
assembled
Crafts Area, Bonnie Donalds offered bonnets
Archaeologist Dr. Leland Gilsen, includes a
for sale, along with examples of costumes she
demonstration of flint-knapping obsidian
custom-makes for kids. Visitors could watch
(creating arrow and spear points), and
Barbara Curran, winner of the Blue Ribbon
replicas of petroglyphic rock art that is
at this year’s Oregon State Fair, spinning
found along the Columbia.
yarn on her wheel.
In the Oregon History section, “The
by
retired
Oregon
State
See harvest / Page 14
North Portland Artist Readies
for Open Studio Tour
By Dave Johnson
Dawn Phelps McConnell emphasizes
the fun in functional. Step into her cozy
Portland bungalow just south of Lombard
and you’ll find hand-painted garden pots
with life-size faces that suggest an animated
conversation between Picasso, Gauguin and
Matisse.
McConnell’s Fine Arts Studio, which
opened in 1999, features three areas of work:
painted pots, refurbished furniture, and
pastel paintings.
What brings her the greatest joy is her
found or commissioned furniture pieces and
See artist / Page 12
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June
October 2004
A Grand
New Day
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Literary
Non-Fiction
Inauguration of New
President Ushers in New Era
at University of Portland
Reflections
on the MidAutumn Festival
By The In & About
By Jerry Rust
“Good morning teacher,” comes the
greeting. It is “Teachers’Day,”and teachers
are given much respect in China.
The moon cakes are round-symbolizing the gathering of family and
friends at the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner
when the moon is full.
Even though we may be far apart, if
we both see the moon tonight we can be
together.
Confucius said: “What a delight to
have foreign guests that come from afar.”
Foreign guests are deeply honored in
China.
The University of Portland concluded
a weeklong celebration on Sunday with
the inauguration of the University’s 19th
president, Rev. E. William Beauchamp,
C.S.C.
In a ceremony of grand pageantry, Ted
Winnowski, chairman of the University’s
Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. receives the “chain of office” at his Inauguration as the 19th President
of the University of Portland.
Board of Regents, officially installed
praised the prior work and accomplishments
ready to lead the University to new heights.
Beauchamp by placing the presidential
of Beauchamp.
“chain
In his inaugural address, Beauchamp
symbols on campus that helped define the
head. Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.,
expressed how honored he was by the
University of Portland. The first is a life-size
President of the University of Notre Dame,
experiences of the past week and that he was
See a grand new day / Page 16
of
office” over
Beauchamp’s
He then talked about two powerful
Perils at Pier Park Playground
By Vanessa Timmonszz
Margaret Mead once said “Never doubt
that a few committed people can change
the world. In fact it’s the only thing that
has.” Keola Morlee, 30, mother of two, may
not be out to change the world, but she is
committed to making Pier Park a safer place
for children to play. In April 2003, her fiveyear-old son, Casey, slipped and fell while
pushing the Pier Park merry-go-round.
Casey’s fall resulted in several stitches, and a
small scar.
“It was a terrifying moment, I was
covered with blood,”said Morlee, describing
how she ran through the park carrying both
the injured Casey and her six-month-old
daughter, Lehua.
After the accident, Morlee returned
to her normal routine, but as summer
2004 approached, her concerns about the
playground equipment grew. She decided
to call the park’s manager about the safety
problem. “He assured me that the merrygo-round would be taken care of before
children were let out of school for summer
vacation,” said Morlee. Her concern turned
to frustration when she realized not only
was the merry-go-round not brought up to
code, but that the Parks Department planned
to remove it.
Morlee, joining with several other
mothers, contacted Phil Engle, a safety
inspector at OHSU. Engle informed her
that the surface surrounding the merry-
“It was a terrifying
moment, I was covered
with blood,”
go-round should be replaced and that the
child-powered carousel needed to be a safer
distance from the ground. “Most of the park
equipment and structures have not been
updated in years,” said Morlee. “This is a
money issue. It will cost between ten and
twelve thousand dollars just to bring the
merry-go-round up to code.”
Morlee and her troupe of moms made
up their minds to move forward. If the
city would not replace the dangerous play
structure then they would. They began
a petition drive. They met regularly at
neighborhood association meetings, and
drafted a letter to Commissioner Francesconi
asking for his help.
“The most rewarding part of this has
been meeting other moms, getting to know
them and building community support,”
says Morlee. She wants to get the whole
community involved, especially a larger
contingent of younger people.
Ultimately her goal is to gather enough
community involvement to upgrade the
park’s play equipment, making it safer for
the children to use it. In addition to the
merry-go-round project, Morlee hopes to
inspire support for the building of a new
climbing structure in the park. This is only
the beginning for Keola Morlee and her
group of committed neighbors.
Masters of the Mini-Moto
By Merlin Douglass
Bill Gallagher, 31, likes to ride his pocket
bike around his St. John’s neighborhood
with his friends. He owns a showy model
that he picked up last spring on ebay. It’s a
49cc, 16” high mini chopper with a neon
light, a green strobe on the headlight and a
taillight. He’s had it lovingly airbrushed to
make it uniquely his own. Now he gets them
for his friends.
The mini motorcycles, called minimotos or pocket bikes, are in a lot of North
Portlandneighborhoodsthesedays. They’ve
zoomed into the mainstream consciousness,
sidewalks and roadways across the country.
“You can get a small one for $350 to
$400,” said Gallagher, “Or a better one with
turn signals and DOT-approved brakes for
$800 to $1,000.” (Although, lettered signs
along the roadways suggest you can even get
them for less.)
These pocket rockets are small, most
under 24” high. They use a gas powered
47cc or 49cc two-stroke lawn mower-type
engine with a centrifugal clutch.  Most
manufacturers suggest they shouldn’t be
ridden by anyone under 12 years of age
because of the fine motor skills necessary for
precision throttle control.  And, as Gallagher
himself points out, they don’t always come
King of the Road. Bill Gallagher of St. Johns on his
See MINI-MOTO / Page 14 “lil chopper.” PHOTO BY: SERENA DAVIDSON
“Drink wine,” someone says. The poet
Li Bai is said to have drunk wine and died
in a lake when he jumped from his boat
while trying to embrace the reflection of
the moon in the water.
I am an elder, a teacher and a foreign
guest here in China. I lift my cup and
“jing wo de peng yiu” (toast my friend).
Friendship is special in China. The first
time you meet, you are “xin peng yiu”
(new friend); the next time you meet you
are “lao peng yiu” (old friend).
Confucius said: “The teacher can
open the door; the student must enter by
oneself.”
The moon is full. Mist is rising from
the cornfields. Autumn colors are hidden
by the evening’s glow. We raise our cups to
the moon one last time. “The world is my
teacher. We are all one family.” Friendship
is forever.
The Commute
By LeAnne Locher
Somethinguniqueandbeautifulabout
living on the Peninsula: This summer
I’ve enjoyed--incredibly!--the morning
and evening commutes of the geese or
ducks, flying towards the Willamette in the
morning, and back across the Peninsula
in the evening, honking as they go…
sometimes flying so low you can hear their
wings flapping, and at this time of day, the
setting or rising sun glows pink on their
undersides. I’d love to find out where they
fly to and from…thought it was just in the
Portsmouth neighborhood, but last night
sitting outside at the St Johns Pub, they
flew right over us there, too. Either they’re
following me, or there are a lot more of
them than I know.
June
October 2004
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June
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Financial Focus Health Focus
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What Do AllThose Indexes Mean, Anyway? Hormone Replacement Therapy
Provided by Edward Jones
By Dr. David
Using Indexes Wisely
Composite, the S-&-P 500, the Russell 2000:
physician was telling their menopausal
health.
The list of stock market indexes goes on and
help yourself become a better investor?
patients that Premarin was the solution
to their terrible condition. In addition to
used to ease a woman’s transition through
The Dow Jones Industrials, the Nasdaq
on. But how much attention should you pay
to all these lists? Actually, if you know the
basics of these indexes, you may be able to
gain some insights that can help you make
better investment decisions.
How can you use these indexes to
For starters, you can employ an index
as a “measuring stick” to compare the
There was a time when almost every
alleviating the symptoms of menopause,
it was also touted as a preventative against
performance of the stocks you own against
osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
other stocks in the same general “universe.”
So, for example, if you own small-company
Some Popular Indexes
stocks, you might want to contrast their
By reading The Wall Street Journal or
return with that of the Russell 2000. Or, if
other financial publications, you can find a
The truth is that while Premarin did
ease some of the uncomfortable symptoms
women experience in their transition
through menopause, it also greatly increased
physical activity, and mental and emotional
The safest and most effective hormones
menopausearecalledbioidenticalhormones.
Bio identical hormones are manufactured
in a compounding pharmacy using plants
such as wild yam or soy bean. Although
these hormones are manufactured, they are
designed to be identical to the hormones
their chances of developing breast and
that naturally occur in a woman’s body.
you have technology holdings, you can see
uterine cancer. And it did nothing to prevent
Thus, the body is able to recognize, utilize,
broad listing of stock market indexes. But
how they stack up against the Nasdaq.
osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease.
and then excrete the hormone.
here, in a nutshell, are a few of the more
You also can benefit from looking at
Premarin is an equine estrogen derived
It is also important that hormones be
from the urine of a pregnant mare. But
administered in appropriate ratios. There are
it is different than the estrogen naturally
three types of estrogens (natural hormones):
produced in a woman’s body. The body
as illustrated by various indexes — against
progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
is unable to break down this unnatural
similar movements from the past, you can
hormone and excrete it. The hormone
Hormone replacement needs to be used
investment experts criticize this index for
becomeawareofimportanttrendsandwhat
then is stored in adipose or fatty tissue. It
encompassing so few companies and for a
they’ve signified. Just go back a few years to
lack of diversity.
the late 1990s, when the technology-heavy
Nasdaq Composite Index —The Nadaq tracks
Nasdaq soared prior to falling hard in 2000.
the stocks on the National Association of
Much of the run-up in that index was caused
Securities Dealers Automated Quotation
by unbridled investor enthusiasm in so-
replacement options. With all conditions,
John’s Health Center, 503-286-4400. This
called “dot-com” companies. But their poor
overall health is the largest factor in
article does not represent the opinion of In &
disease prevention. The complete health
About or its publisher nor is it intended for any
of an individual includes proper nutrition,
use other than general information.
popular ones:
Dow Jones Industrial Average — Comprising
30 leading companies, the Dow is often
considered the one index that indicates
the general state of the market. Yet, some
System (Nasdaq) market. Because the
Nasdaq includes many companies in the
technology sector, this index can rise and
fall quickly.
S-&-P 500 — This index tracks 500
indexes from a historic perspective. By
comparing today’s market movements —
— or non-existent — earnings couldn’t
support their stock prices, which eventually
is this storage and accumulation of foreign
estrogens that lead to dangerous hormone
levels that can cause cell mutations and
cancer.
Today there are safer hormone
responsibly by an experienced practitioner.
To learn more about custom bio-identical
hormone replacement formulas contact
your family physician.
The writings of Dr. David can be found at St.
tumbled. If at some point you saw a similar
companies in a variety of industries,
thing happening in the Nasdaq, you might
including transportation, utilities, financial
want to review your technology holdings.
services and energy. Many money managers
Digital Community
and pension plan administrators use the
Look Beyond Indexes
S-&-P 500 as a benchmark for judging the
As we’ve seen, stock market indexes
In & About time for a name change?
overall performance of their fund against
can be useful — but they also can be “over-
the stock market.
Do you think the paper needs a name change? If so, what
used.” When an index is down, for instance,
Russell 2000 — This index measures the
performance of 2,000 “small-cap” stocks
(stocks of smaller companies just starting to
grow). Smaller companies are often newer
investorsentimentcanbecomeunjustifiably
bearish — which could lead you to avoid
investing in high-quality, undervalued
— and generally have less capital — than
companies. Remember, an index, no matter
the larger companies measured by the S&P
how large or well-constructed, is not a
500 and the Dow. Consequently, the Russell
substitute for the entire market — or for
2000 is more volatile than these indexes.
your own good judgment.
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June
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Restaurant Reviews
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Benvenuto Sal’s!
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carnivores alike. From wild mushroom
mélange of celebrity photos and Italian
ravioli to grilled pork chops, arugula and
chachkes, Sal’s décor whispers “homey and
roasted beet salad to fried calamari, there’s
comfortable.”The thoughtful detail extends
truly something for everyone. Pasta is the
even to the restrooms that are supplied
main attraction, but a generous assortment
with lotions, hair spray and mouthwash
of antipasti, New York-style pizza, and meat
for mid-meal grooming. Open since early
dishes rounds out the selection. Even the
July, Sal’s is already making its mark on
kids menu offers an impressive variety.
the neighborhood. With affordable prices
and a menu replete with neoclassic dishes
A full bar tempts with chocolate
(pastas start at $6; entrees top out at $15),
featuring fresh, flavorful fare, Sal’s Famous
martinis and Swan Island iced teas, with a n
an inviting ambiance, fresh ingredients and
Italian Kitchen brings home-style Italian
impressive wine list that includes a range of
hearty portions, this place is a breath of fresh
dining to the corner of North Killingsworth
vintages and prices. The dessert menu is less
garlic on North Killingsworth!
and Greeley. The clean lines and wall of
remarkable, but if you’ve got room after your
(Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen is located at
windows that make up Sal’s façade are an
meal, you probably missed the point. Dessert
2731 N. Killingsworth, and is open Mon-
invitation to come on in and mangia!
wines, grappas, liqueurs and espresso drinks
Thurs, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri & Sat, 11 a.m.
might provide a more appropriate finale.
– 10 p.m., and Sun, noon – 9 p.m.; for info,
call 503-247-0500.)
New neighbor Sal’s
Famous Italian Kitchen
raises the bar for local fare.
By Emily Puro
Combining a light, airy atmosphere
Sal’s menu includes options for
vegetarians, seafood lovers and hardcore
Wow, whatta dish! Stefani Camp serves up a lavish
antipasti plate at Sal’s on N. Killingsworth.
Combining rustic earth tones with a
New St. Johns
Coffeehouse Turns
Strangers to Friends
culture,” he says, explaining that the shop
one of the biggest smiles in North Portland,
is a non-profit outfit operated by the Red
can usually be found whipping up Mexican
Sea Community Church and staffed by
mochas, breve Lattes, or other beverages to
volunteers.
accompany a tasty pastry.
By Dave Johnson
along the back wall for those seeking quiet
A cheerfully eccentric coffeehouse,
sanctuary, and a free, high-speed wireless
Café Xenos, has opened in downtown St.
Internet connection via an iMac computer.
Johns. Xenos, taken from the Greek word for
A spacious backroom is also available for
stranger, is a welcome addition to the new
public meetings.
crop of businesses opening up in St. Johns’
historic downtown center. “We picked the
the ceiling. Paintings and photographs
name because we wanted to emphasize that
ranging from sedate landscapes to punkish
we are here to serve strangers with care and
commentary to evocatively abstract are
friendliness,” explained the manager, Eric
mounted on all the walls, and a front-
West.
window stage is ready for the next poetry
slam, musical, or open-mike session.
and similar projects. “I invite folks to ask for
our help,” he says. He also wants to remind
So what makes it a significantly different
emporium of hot drinks and nibbles than
In this roomy yet cozy space, there’s
a small alcove with theater seats, a room
Antique
chandeliers
hang
from
Near the front door, an antique green
West is encouraged by the community’s
response to the new venue. He reports that
the flow of customers has reflected the
eclectic mix of the neighborhood. “That’s
what we are about—diversity rather than
trendy exclusivity. It is our goal to become
the living room of downtown St. Johns.”
West plans to help with neighborhood
projects. The cafe will sponsor an art auction
in December with profits to be donated to
Clarendon Elementary school. He would
also like to involve Xenos in street clean-ups
Spacious and gracious, Café Xenôs brings an
Starbucks, only two doors down? West, a
and cream Wedgewood gas stove has been
artists, musicians and performers to contact eclectic and artsy mix to downtown St. Johns.
former employee at the local Starbucks,
pressed into service as a sideboard for cream,
him regarding showings and performance
affirms that Xenos is not about competition
sugar, swirly sticks and napkins. Behind the
possibilities. “There is a lot of potential here
between java joints. “I see it as a house of
coffee bar, Genevieve Brown, who possesses
at Xenos. I really sense an air of excitement.”
Home & Garden
Not So Crowded House
The Accessory Dwelling Unit: helps to
accommodateanoldfriendandlotsofpets
By Lora Creswick
What is an accessory dwelling unit?
An ADU is created when an existing living
area, attic, basement or garage, is made into
a living space with a bath and kitchen. An
ADU can also be an apartment added on to
an existing home for a dwelling or one built
as a detached unit on the same property as
an existing house. The number of residents
residing in both units may not exceed the
number allowed for a single household
My husband and I recently built such a
unit for a pair of friends in St. Johns we’ll
call Janet and Meg. The two clients already
shared a love of purebred greyhounds, both
worked in the same profession, loved travel
and shared many other interests. Janet was
retiring and would soon have more freedom
to travel. The idea of building a small home
in the back yard of Meg’s St. Johns home
seemed like a great idea to them. When Meg
stayed late at work, Janet could care for her
pets and keep an eye on the property. And
when Janet was traveling, Meg could keep
an eye on her house. It was like having
the assurances and support of a roommate
without having to share the room.
The guidelines of the City Code require
that an ADU blends in with the style and
materials of the original home by matching
the roofing, windows, trim and colors. The
Code may look complicated at first, but is
really not difficult to follow. The idea of
increasing housing by doing double duty on
one lot is a progressive way to fight urban
sprawl by allowing modest density increases
in established communities. It allows more
Accessory Dwelling
Units or ADU’s are a
great way of providing
extra living space in an
existing home or property.
Recently built ADU in St.
Johns offers space, light
and a little income all in
your back yard.
people to live in a given area
without compromising the
neighborhood’s quality of
life.
Although it is only
16 feet by 30 feet, with a
generous covered porch entry, Janet finds
herself with more than enough space to live
comfortably. Both homeowners are now
adjusting to having very close neighbors,
wateringthenewgrassandotherlandscaping
in the hot weather, borrowing ice cubes
and sharing the covered deck for a potluck
dinner.
“All the details matter in a small space,”
said Janet. “I love the design of how the
crown moulding anchors the wall cabinets,
the shape of the kitchen counter for the cook
top, and choice of countertops.”
“The covered deck at the entry adds
See crowded house / Page 14
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October 2004
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Art & Community Calendar
Want to list your November event?
Send a press release or info to:
[email protected] by Oct 15.
Friday, Oct 1
Opening Night: My Three Angels
The North End Players Community Theater
Group A comedy about 3 convicts that escape
and do good!
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
(7600 N. Hereford Ave.)
8 p.m. (Oct 1, 2, 8, 9), 2 p.m. (Oct 3, 10) $3–$8
Thursday, Oct 7
Sewing Bee Art Show Opening
at IFCC Gallery
Portland Open Studios-Watch Artists At Work
Marie Watt, a member of the Seneca tribe, ex-
Seven North Portland artists are featured on
plores human stories and rituals implicit in ev-
the tour: a glass artist, a paper artist/calligra-
eryday objects. The exhibition will take on the
pher, two painters, a potter, furniture painter,
shape of her studio, with stacks of blankets,
and mixed-media artist. (See our article on
drawings for patterns, needles and spools of
page 1.) Visit five studios by bike and you can
threads and sewing notions. Through 10/28
enter to win an artist-painted bike.
IFCC Gallery (5340 N. Interstate Ave.)
(www.portlandopenstudios.com)
Opening Reception 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Self-Guided Tour, 10 to 5 p.m. $12 gets you a
16- month calendar, map & two tickets.
(Kids free.)
Call 503-285-6577 for tickets
Friday, Oct 8
Saturday Oct 2
Read to the Dogs!
Portland Video Debut: $100 & T-Shirt
Kids & Teens: Make a new friend by reading
A full length documentary by Joe Biel about
Zines (self-published magazines). Interviews
with more than 50 zine makers, ex-zine makers, and readers from the Northwest. The
video sparks untapped creativity and new
interest into zine making and reading.
to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Therapy
Program
St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave.)
3 – 5 p.m. Pre-register required,
call 503-988-5397.
Liberty Hall (311 N. Ivy St.) 7 p.m., $3-5.
Wednesday, Oct 6
Ecology Presentation by biologist Al Smith
“Freshwater Mussels: their Ecology and their
Status at Smith-Bybee Lakes.” This free
presentation is held at the regular monthly
meeting of the Friends of Smith & Bybee
Lakes. For more info: 503-283-1145
BES Water Pollution Control Lab
(near Cathedral Park, 6548 N. Burlington Ave.)
6:30 – 8 p.m., Free
Mayoral
Candidates to
Address North
Portland Issues
Portland, OR – The Community
Association of Portsmouth and University
Park United Methodist Church will cosponsor a Mayoral Candidate Forum in
North Portland on Friday, October 8, 2004
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Both candidates,
Tom Potter and Jim Francesconi, will attend.
Currently,
North
Portland
is
experiencing rising property values and
large public investments in transportation,
commercial developments, public housing,
and affordable housing. North Portland
is a great place to live and work because of
its proximity to downtown Portland with
short commute times by car, bike, or public
transportation.
The forum will be moderated by Rev. Dr.
Jeanne Knepper. Each Candidate will give a
brief introduction. They will then be asked
a series of questions posed by the sponsors.
Each candidate will have the opportunity to
respond. There will be a chance for the public
to ask questions through the moderator.
Following the forum, refreshments will be
served, and attendees can speak personally
with the candidates.
The event will be held at University Park
United Methodist Church, 4775 N. Lombard,
Portland, OR 97203. Members of the public
are welcome to attend.
Sat & Sun, October 16 & 17
Saturday, Oct 9
Fiestas Patrias : Celebrate Hispanic
Heritage month at the
North Portland Library
Eat, drink and enjoy performances by The
Villa de Clara Vista dance group, or create
your own Milagros (Dreams) keepsake at this
fun celebration.
Calendars for sale at Weir’s Cyclery (St. Johns),
North Star Coffee House and Advantage NW
Federal Credit Union.
school. Swim in the haunted swamp, parade
in a costume. Games, crafts, face painting,
tattoos and more!
Matt Dishman Community Center (77 NE Knott)
503-823-3673, 6-8:30 p.m. $1 for 4 tickets.
Donate 2 cans of food per child and receive 8
free tickets.
Haunted Corn Maize
at the Pumpkin Patch
Daytime trick-or-treating for little ones — and
at night, a field of screams and spooks. Bring
a flashlight!
16511 NW Gillihan Road. Sauvie Island
503- 621-7110. 7 -10 p.m.
(Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, 29-31)
Friday, October 22
$4 - 6, Children 5 & under free.
CD Release Party for Foghorn Stringband with the Stairwell Sisters opening.
Scream at the Beach
An old-time music show that is sure to de-
Voted the biggest and the best Halloween
light.
event in the Pacific Northwest. (See our
White Eagle Saloon (826 N. Russell)
Article on page 1.)
9:30 p.m., 21 and over, $6
Oct 2 - 31
Halloween Events
Jantzen Beach Super Center 503-288-2037
Friday, October 29
Monster Mash Halloween Carnival
North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth)
Presented by Peninsula Park & Matt Dishman
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.
Centers. Halloween fun for preschool to grade
www.screamatthebeach.com
Halloween at Slims
Oct 30 Halloween Costume Party with Prizes,
8 p.m. Oct 31 Halloween Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Slims (8635 N. Lombard) 503-286-3854
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October 2004
Art & Community Calendar
Weekly Events
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St. Johns Twin
Theater Opens
withNewVenue
October 27- The Stranger
Oct 2
1946 95 min. B&W Starring Orson Welles,
Philip Merivale, Richard Long, Director: Orson
Welles.
7 p.m.Leavey Center
Professional Wrestling at Sandy Barr’s
Flea Market
Library Events
Oct 9
7 p.m.Chiles Center
See Professional Wrestling in St. Johns every
Tuesday Night!
As the fall season takes over, and school has
started again, look to your local library for all
kinds of new activities. Both North Portland
and St. Johns libraries offer the Teen Lounge
and Homework Center with computer access
and help with your school work from your
friendly trained staff. Teens can listen to
music and hang out while doing homework in
comfy chairs.
Oct 15 at Loyola Marymount, LA
“Home on the Range”marks the beginning of
7 p.m.Gersten Pavilion
a new era for one of Portland’s oldest movie
Oct 16 at Pepperdine, Malibu CA
theaters, the St. Johns Twin. The theatre,
7 p.m.Firestone Fieldhouse
which has been closed for renovations,
Oct 20 at Portland State
will reopen and split its performance times
TUESDAYS:
Sandy Barr’s (7220 N. Burlington Ave.)
503-235-9565, 8 – 10 p.m., $8
FRIDAYS:
Jam House Fridays
Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Urban Soul
opens its doors to the public. The Urban
Soul provides an open stage with musical
performances by in-house artists as well as
open-mike drop ins.
The Urban Soul (8957 N. Lombard)
503-419-9769
Also, adults can join in discussion at the
“Pageturners” book of the month club. The
North Portland selection for October is The
Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. The St. Johns
selection is Robert Penn Warren’s All The
King’s Men. Pageturners is sponsored by the
Friends of the Library.
Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
North Portland Library
The Wave Room Jam Night
512 N. Killingsworth St.; (503) 988-5394
Sketch Comedy and Hip Hop that is family
friendly
Librarian: Patricia Hill Welch
The Wave Room (2016 N. Kilpatrick)
503-735-4184
Paper Marbling Workshop
Fridays at 9 p.m.
Oct 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Artist Kathryn Menard teaches the craft of
creating colorful marbled papers.
Friday Night Karaoke
Fiestas Patrias
Sweet Home Bar & Grill (2824 N. Lombard)
503-283-0275
Oct 9, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fridays at 8:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Out to the Movies
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with music, entertainment, crafts and refreshments.
A Carnival Extravaganza
St. Johns Pub
Oct 16 & 23,11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Movies every night and matinees on weekends as well
Learn to make masks, then drum and dance
samba style in the Carnaval tradition of Brazil.
Facilitated by performer Bobby Fouther.
8203 N. Ivanhoe
503-225-5555 ext 8836 for details
St. Johns Twin Theatre
PTA Family Matinee Movies
Oct 8
at Santa Clara, CA
San Francisco
7 p.m.Chiles Center
Saint Mary’s College
7 p.m.Stott Center
Oct 22 at Gonzaga, Spokane
7 p.m.Martin Centre
Oct 29 Santa Clara
7 p.m.Chiles Center
Oct 30 San Diego
7 p.m.Chiles Center
Men’s Soccer
Oct 1
at San Diego, CA
7:30pm unlisted
Oct 3
at Loyola Marymount, LA
An October 9th showing of Disney’s
between family shows and a new theatrebrew pub featuring first-run films for adult
audiences. The proposed venue came about
as a result of the increasing number of “2030 somethings” who have been moving into
the Peninsula.
The need for local entertainment that
appealed to both families and young people
prompted Jeremy Longstreet to introduce
the change. “This is one of the few places in
Portland where younger couples can afford
a house,” says Longstreet. Longstreet, his
fiancé, Teresa, and Chuck Nakvasil, Jr, are
1 p.m.Gersten Pavilion
part of a partnership that intends to bring
Oct 8
the old Twin into the new century.
Santa Clara
7 p.m.Merlo Field
Oct 15 Saint Mary’s
for the fall openings. “We’ve been working
7:15pm Merlo Field
with an architect to keep the historical colors
Oct 17 San Francisco
and background,” Longstreet says.
2:30pm Merlo Field
building has housed a movie theatre since
Oct 22 Gonzaga
the 1930s.
7 p.m.Merlo Field
Oct 24 at Gonzaga, Spokane
marks the return of the Twin’s PTA Family
2 p.m.Martin Center
Oct 29 San Diego
7 p.m.Merlo Field
Oct 31 Loyola Marymount
1 p.m.Merlo Field
Paper Boxes and Secret Envelopes
Women’s Soccer
Oct 30, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
Oct1-3 Washington State Tourney
Artist Colleen Cavin instructs how to create
small boxes and envelops from pretty paper.
8704 N Lombard, 503-286-1768
By Patricia MacAodha
Pullman, Washington
The team is in the midst of preparation
The
The opening of “Home on the Range”
Matinee, featuring great prices and an
opportunity for local schools to do some
fundraising. A packet of tickets for all ten of
the fall/winter matinee series is available to
the public, and at a reduced rate for school
organizations. For a complete listing of
movies and times see Calendar on page…..
The brewpub film showings will occur
evenings, Tuesday through Sunday starting
in November. While the specific film for
Oct 10 at Gonzaga
the opening event has not been selected,
11 a.m. Martin Center
Longstreet has negotiated an agreement
October  9-11 - Disney’s Home on the Range
St. Johns Library
Oct 12 at Portland State
October 16-18 - Scooby-Doo 2
with Pizzacato Pizza, and there will be a
7510 N. Charleston Ave, (503) 988-5397
5 p.m. PGE Park
variety of beers, hot buttered popcorn, and,
October 23-25 - Shrek 2
Librarian: Nancy Arvesen
Oct 15 Pepperdine
he promises, no commercials. For the grand
5 p.m. Merlo Field
opening, admission is free, though patrons
Clay Masks
Oct 17 Loyola Marymount
will be charged for food and beverages.
Oct 16, 2-4 p.m.
noonMerlo Field
Artist Sarah Ferguson leads you in the exploration of a variety of clay techniques. You can
create your own miniature mask using beads,
straw, colored wire and other materials. To
pre-register, call the St. Johns Library.
Oct 22 at Santa Diego
theater after 5:30pm, except on Monday
7:30pm Jenny Craig Pavilion
evenings. No signs of alcohol use or
Oct 24 at Santa Clara
availability will be present when children are
1 p.m. Leavey Center
on the premises. The partnership is aware of
October 30-31,Nov 1 - Harry Potter and the
Prisoner of Azkaban
Sat 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m., 12:15
p.m., 2:30 p.m., Monday 5:30 p.m.
Movie night at Café Nola
Side Door Theater at Cafe Nola is showing
Film Noir every Wednesday night at 8pm
8638 N. Lombard, 503-445-2007
October 6 – Beat the Devil
1953 100 min. B&W Starring Humphrey Bogart and Gina Lollobrigida. Crooked businessmen head to Africa by boat to by land rich
with Uranium.
October 13- Outpost in Morocco
1949 92 min. B&W Starring George Raft and
Marie Windsor. Playboy legionnaire is torn
between love and country.
October 20- The Outlaw
1943 115min. B&W Starring Jane Russell
Western
Pumpkin Painting
Oct 23 1-3 p.m.
Bring a clean, small-to-medium-sized
pumpkin for this class. Use the library’s paint,
brushes and ideas. This class is for children
8 years and under. To preregister, call the St.
Johns Library.
University of Portland
Sports Schedule
Children will not be allowed in the
community concerns about adding another
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Oct 2
Willamette Invite, Salem
10 a.m. Bush Park
Oct 11 Auburn, Auburn, Alabama
9:30am unlisted
Oct 23 Beaver Classic, Corvallis
10:30am unlisted
Oct 30 NCAA Championship
9 a.m.Belmont, CA
venue for alcohol in an area already saturated
with taverns and public drinking. Longstreet
has negotiated a Good Neighbor Agreement
withtheSt.JohnsNeighborhoodAssociation.
“We plan to be upstanding business owners,”
he says. With all the preparations he has
done, the only thing left to do in this class
movie house is dim the lights, raise the music
and … ROLL IT!
The St. Johns Twin Theater is located at 8704
Volleyball (Women)
Women’s Cross Country
N. Lombard, at the corner of Lombard and
Oct 1
at San Diego, CA
7 p.m. Jenny Craig Pavilion
Oct 9
Alta. For a recording of upcoming films, call
Triton Classic
8:30 am San Diego, CA
503-286-1768.
June
October 2004
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June
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Candid Candidates Pressing the Flesh
MayoralCandidatesJimFrancesconi Jim Francesconi takes a walk Uptown
and Tom Potter take the time to get
into the mix in North Portland
By Cornelius Swart
In & About was fortunate this month in that the paper was approached separately
by both candidates for Mayor: Jim Francesconi and Tom Potter. The In & About filed
the resulting article and phone interview in reaction to the unique way in which their
campaigns approached the paper.
Bringing the Magic Back
An Interview with Harry Tom Potter
I&A: Is anyone from North Portland endorsing your candidacy?
TP: Uh…let me see…Pattie Deitz, from Pattie’s Home Plate (and Costume Corner we might
add, publisher’s note) supports me.
I&A: What I hear from small businesses is that the regulatory environment is too harsh in
Portland. Most small businesses, especially in a struggling area like ours, have a hard time
withstanding the pressure.
TP: Well I think we need to work more closely with the neighborhood so that we can get the
best policies in place for the community.
I&A: That’s a tricky slope, often the business community and residents are at odds on what
constitutes progress.
TP: I disagree. I think the key is getting them together. I think that on most issues they aren’t
as far apart as they might think. They just don’t get together often enough to sort it out. We
can work on that. Look at the Division/Clinton Business Association. They work very closely
with residents in Southeast.
Is this guy going to buy something or what? Jim Francesconi bravely climbing the language barrier in a St.
Johns convenience store. (Below) Francesconi on the move in the Uptown business district.
PHOTOS BY: SERENA DAVIDSON
I&A: We are the Port in Portland up here, do you support the dredging of the Columbia
River (in order to increase ship traffic to Port facilities)?
TP:Yes I do. I was as surprised as everyone when they announced that two lines were pulling
out of the Port. [Last month the Port lost 2/3 of its commercial traffic when both K-Line and
Hyundai Merchant Marine pulled their services in favor of deep water ports in Tacoma.] I
think we need to deepen the channel, but great care has to be taken with fish and wildlife
habitat in the process.
I&A: We have two struggling high schools in North Portland. What can the city do to
help?
TP: I would advocate in Salem for stable funding. I would work to plan jointly with the eight
school districts in the county, which is something we currently don’t do. I would work hard on
improvingthesocialsafetynet,suchasvocationalschooling,earlychildhooddevelopmentand
affordable housing. Schools can’t do it alone.
On September 10th, City Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Jim Francesconi
took a walk through St. Johns’ business district (once known as Uptown) to meet and greet
with local businesses. Francesconi’s visit was orchestrated by Robyn Plance of the St. Johns
Neighborhood Association.
“Basically, I wanted Jim to have a chance to listen to the local businesses and hear their
concerns,”explained Plance. “I also wanted folks to remember all the things Jim has done for
St. Johns in the past.”
Plance points to several key projects in St. Johns on which Francesconi has assisted.
These include the Commissioner’s help in securing additional funding for the Portland
Development Commission’s Storefront Improvement Project, support of improvements to
James John Elementary School, and involvement with the St. Johns/Lombard plan. “Jim’s
getting money up here for St. Johns,” Plance stated, “and where the Lombard Plan was
concerned, he helped to fight some of the density increases that were being proposed.”
Local businesses spoke out to Francesconi about a variety of issues and concerns. Top of
thelistwaspedestriansafetyandthedesirebybusinessesandresidentstoseemorecrosswalks
I&A: When you were captain at North Precinct it was the only precinct for both North and
Northeast Portland. Now it’s the smallest station in the city and it’s constantly teetering
on the verge of closure. Would you keep it open?
TP: I’ve never seen a community with such a sense of ownership over a precinct. When I was
Captain I was told that the Precinct belonged to St. Johns. I would keep it open. Ultimately
those decisions have to open for the Chief of Police to make.
I&A: Exit question. It’s been a tight campaign so far. Are you concerned that Lord
Voldemort might enter the race?
in the town center. Some businesses were concerned about continued public drinking in the
district. This concern will mostly likely come up when St. Johns’ application for an Alcohol
Impact Area designation is reviewed before the Oregon Liquor Control Commission this
fall.
“We tried to get Jim to talk
to some businesses that he might
not normally interact with on the
campaign trail,”recalled Plance.“The
language barrier was sometimes an
issue,”Plance confessed, thinking of
TP: Who?
I&A: From the Harry Potter books. Do you get that a lot?
TP: [laughs] I haven’t read the books, but my grandkids have. I would welcome those
characters in the race. [now speaking with hushed whimsy]They would bring new ideas and
help to bring back the magic to the City.
some of the ethnic businesses they
visited.
“But Jim’s done a lot for people
in this neighborhood no matter
what language they speak.”
IN & ABOUT
June
October 2004
scream
From page 1
and vision of local puppeteers and horror
afficianados such as Steve Alten, Jason Ropp,
and Dave Helfrey, who were instrumental in
the design of the Zombie Shooting Gallery,
the Alien Invasion, and the Baron Von
Goolo’s Museum of Horrors.
Parentswithimpressionableyoungsters
should talk to their children about the
differencebetweenfantasyandrealitybefore
entering any of the attractions.
Elshoff Manor, The Forbidden Temple,
Baron Von Goolo’s Museum of Horrors, and
the Alien Invasion attractions all contain
some segments that might be unsuitable for
the faint of heart. Nigel’s Haunted Playhouse
and the Dead Shot Zombie Shooting Arcade
are safe havens for those easily prone to
nightmares.
opening night. “It’s coming along, but
there’s still a number of items on my checkoff list.”
Theto-dolistofanaverageeventplanner
might include items such as ensuring that
the port-a-potties are well stocked with t.p.
Miller’s list is more likely to include: securing
the life-like bats that will infest people’s hair
as they run screaming through the halls of
Elshoff Manor or feeding the gigantic flesheating spiders that reside in the Forbidden
Scream at the Beach opens on Saturday,
October 2nd at 7p.m. For directions, ticket
information, and specific hours visit www.
screamatthebeach.com or call (503) 2882037.
Temple, and, of course, completing a systems
check on the transporter which will ferry
patrons to the International Space Center -Earth’s last defense against alien invaders.
And while there may not be any blood
and gore at the Beach, there will be a blood
drive! A portion of ticket sales will be
donated to the American Red Cross.
Clearly Miller has a big heart and a
passion for the fantasy world he has created
for folk. This passion for fantasy has earned
Scream at the Beach the number one ranked
(Above) Tom Johnson Designer and Chieg Builder of Elschoff Manor.
haunted house in Portland, from the website
www.madmartian.com. And Scream at
Gary, Kathleen and Terinda Picket have a good scare. The enitre Picket family are “performers” at the Scream.
artist
From page 1
“doodle pots.” Each work of art seems also
quite happy with the collaboration.
The pots are grouped into categories
such as the “Handsome Devil Series” or
the “Swirlies Series.” The paintings she has
on display are entitled “Tuxedo Kitty” and
“Melaque’ Moonlight.” The furniture on
display has been refurbished into whimsical
and elegant makeovers.
Dawn Phelps McConnell wasn’t born
an artist. She became one only after a long
life’s journey. McConnell grew up in Coeur
d’Alene, the youngest of five siblings, in the
predominantly conservative Panhandle of
the Gem State. She would often help her
father, a woodworker, who left scraps for her
to hammer out miniature chairs and tables
the Beach is ranked number one for good
reason.
“We have so many people who wet their
pants…literally.” Says Miller.
Miller’s goal is to be number one again
this year. By the looks of what’s in store for
visitors this year he will be. Scream at the
Beach offers a howling good time for all.
Heads up to parents
“We’re getting into crunch time,” Miller
said less than a week and a half before
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Dawn Phelps
McConnell
transforms the
everyday into the
fantastic.
for doll furniture.
“I had a lively imagination,” she recalls.
Her passion developed throughout the
years. By the time she entered Idaho
State University in Pocatello, she was
gravitating toward painting and
printmaking. She says at the time,
“Working with the ink and paint and
textures was basically as sensual as
eating food.”
Soon after, she traveled
west where she earned a
Bachelor of Fine Arts from
the University of Oregon.
Ten
years
passed.
McConnell worked in cafés,
restaurants and watering
holes. She continued with
her classes, trying to learn
how to make the big bucks
The blood drive will take place on Friday,
October 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
on Saturday, October 16th from 7:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Additionally, the Red Cross will be
hosting a third drive on Saturday, October
30th from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All three blood
drives will take place at 3131 N Vancouver
Ave. For more details contact the American
Red Cross at 1-800-Give-Life.
in art. She was resolute in her goals, never
abandoning her art. During this time, she
began working with clay, developing an
inclination toward functional art.
McConnell decided to dedicate her life
to teaching children and creating her art.
She earned a Master of Arts in Education
from Lewis and Clark. She now teaches
with Young Audiences, a nationally funded
program that brings artists and other
talented people to school.
McConnell’s studio is just one of the
stops featured at this year’s annual Open
Studios Tour. The self-guided walk, held east
of Willamette on October 16th and 17th, is
an opportunity to see how and where the
artists work.
Other North Portland artists on this
year’s map are sculptor and digital wizard
See artist / Page 16
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IN & ABOUT
June
October 2004
Page 13 12
Changes at Toyota Facility Reflect Kid’s Corner
Concern for Environment
By Lora Creswick
Toyota’s Vehicle Distribution Center,
Ron Corbin, an executive at the Center,
areas will have less asphalt, and 90% of
located in the Port of Portland facilities
showed In & About around the new facility.
the business’ by-products of garbage and
north of the St. Johns Bridge is one of three
He is especially pleased with the new bank
computer scrap are marked for recycling.
such facilities in the US. New improvements
treatment that leads to the river. Toyota has
The new facility features an increase in
at the operation indicate that Toyota is
restored the river’s bank along their property
upgrading its physical plant and providing
in 2004. Most are here for three to four days
“Nobody has seen what
a natural embankment
has been like here for
over 150 years”
before being trucked out or otherwise sent
to its natural condition by replanting native
on to Toyota dealerships as far away as the
species that improve fish habitat and help to
leadershipinenvironmentalandcommunity
sensitivity.
A projected 185,000Toyota vehicles will
have come through the center by rail or ship
Midwest. Some receive add-on features like
running boards, roof rafts, car alarms, etc.
Over 200 people work in this facility.
The challenge to the company has been
to streamline preparatory processes, use
less water, less gasoline, and to light the rail
clean wastewater run-off.
“Nobody has seen what a natural
embankment has been like here for over 150
years,” he says. Toyota relinquished access
to about two acres to re-create a natural
natural lighting, carpets made of recycled
materials, and light monitors in the roof. A
5000-gallon cistern will make it possible to
run the toilets largely off recycled rainwater.
The Sun goes up and down.
The grass grows to the sky,
In recent years Toyota has been
pioneering the hybrid electric fuel market.
Then back down to the ground.
Vehicles such as the Prius use a gas and
We do this in our way too.
electric motor that improve fuel efficiency
while producing less pollution.
The
company claims to “operate under a global
earth charter that promotes environmental
responsibility
throughout
our
entire
embankment 1800 feet long.
company.” From what we are seeing at the
doesn’t spill light on the nearby households
The newly constructed building that
company’s Distribution Center in North
outsidethefacility’sproperty.Theseconcerns
houses Toyota’s operations now measures
Portland, it appears this is one corporate
will be addressed come Nov. 1 when Toyota
80,000 square feet, as opposed to a footprint
giant that is choosing to tread lightly on the
finishes relocating its main building.
of 104,000 for the older building. Parking
Earth.
loading and unloading areas in a way that
Death and Rebirth
Neighborhood Watch Report
-Honda Miria Rose Van Swart
Age 8, Buckman School
Eliot Neighborhood
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poem or short story in our Kid’s Corner.
Just send it to:
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[email protected]
Local Color
Changingof
the Guard
By Juanita Downing
In June 2004, after 27 years of dedicated
service, North Precinct Commander Scott
Swimming with pool sharks. Annual Pool
Tournament, Classic Car Cruise-In and Live Music
Fest is a local tradition at the Blue Balls.
Anderson retired from the Portland Police
Bureau (PPB). Soon after, he left for Liberia
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Jump Into The
Pool… Tournament
to take on a new challenge as the Director
of Training for the United Nations Security
Force in Liberia.
“It’s a very interesting process to convert
By Steve Wilson of www.motionsickmag.com
a broken, corrupt system to a democratic
style of policing. I am very thankful for this
opportunity.”
Anderson further explained, “This
is a huge challenge in several ways,
professionally…emotionally…I do miss the
people I associated with at the PPB and the
community, especially at North Precinct…
but I know it is where I am supposed to be
serving now.”
His successor, Cliff Madison, took the
Scott Anderson, blending right in....with Nigerian Police forces in Gbarnga, Liberia.
The Senior Neighborhood Officer Program,
Neighborhood Associations:
now renamed the Neighborhood Response
University Park, Portsmouth, Kenton
Team Program, will play an integral part
Neighborhood Response Team
in that role. The three (soon to be four)
Officer J.D. McGuire
Neighborhood Response Team Officers at
North Precinct are responsible for attending
their assigned neighborhood association
Phone: 503-823-4676
Neighborhood Associations:
St. Johns, Cathedral Park, Linnton
reigns of North Precinct on August 1st. The
meetings and to take an active role with
new Commander is glad to be back where he
community members in crime prevention
started his career in the PPB in 1981.
and to address community concerns.
Officer Eric Zajac
Neighborhood Response Team
Phone: 503-823-2121
maintain and improve the relationship
Officer Jason Christensen
Neighborhood Associations:
between the police and the community.
Phone: 503-823-0743
Arbor Lodge, Overlook
One of Madison’s primary goals is to
Neighborhood Response Team
The more-or-less annual Blue Balls
Tavern pool tournament, classic car
cruise-in, BBQ feast, and rock-and-roll
extravaganza was held despite the rain on
Saturday, September 18. A creative tarp
rescued the BBQ, and by mid-afternoon
a cheerful trio had gathered around the
grill.
According to bartender Dee Dee,
the pool tournament proceeded, and
somebody did win, although nobody
is quite sure who, or how much. It is
generally beleived that this is the third year
for the tournament. But that could not
be confirmed. Everyone seems to have
enjoyed themselves and folks were looking
forward to next years event.
Blue Balls
8734 N. Lombard
June
October 2004
IN & ABOUT
crowded house
mini-moto
to the living space and gives focus to the
dwelling,” says Meg. “It’s an excellent place
for bird watching. We had over a dozen
birds feeding at the three feeders early in the
morning,” Meg recalls.
Meg owns two greyhounds and two cats.
When Janet moved in she brought her two
greyhounds along with her. With the new
ADU, the backyard has been transformed
into a pet courtyard. Both Meg and Janet and
the animals love it. “Its amazing, somehow
we all fit.”
with signals and safety equipment. Put that
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From page 3
together with manufacturers’claim that the
tiny bikes can go as fast as 40-45 miles an
hour and that’s just asking for trouble. At
least according to North Portland resident
and apartment manager, Jim McNeil.
“I consider myself pro-motorcycle,” he
says,“but these things aren’t motorcycles.  It’s
hard to see how they could be street
legal.  And you should see the kids that ride
them, some of them are only 12 or 13 years
old.”
This little home fits snugly in your back yard.
Lora and Ron Creswick own In the Works
Construction & Design on Sauvie Island.
Anyonewantingmoreinformationregarding
the building codes can refer toTitle 33 and call
the City of Portland for clarification as to the
zoning requirements for your particular site.
Since they are gas powered and mobile,
like what you can do with them.  They are a
cities like Vancouver, WA, and entire states,
lot of fun.”
like California, are struggling to quickly
write codes for them into existing traffic
by Jim Kennedy, president of the Oregon
law. Oregon law doesn’t currently address
Motorcycle Road Racing Association, is
minimotos and Oregon’s Department of
organized practice and racing sessions at
Transportation (ODOT) has only recently
Portland International Track.
started tracking accident statistics across the
state.  The dangers generally cited are their
their kids out here to ride with us. Going
small size (making them more difficult to
flat out around a track is much safer than
see), noise, and the hazard they may present
dodging traffic, and we make sure they have
to non-motorized traffic.
all the protective gear before they go out.  I
know of about 8 to 10 kids racing now and
Still, there is an undeniable appeal to
One alternative to street use, held out
about the same number of adults.  It is a
   “I just like the looks of them,” he said, “I
growing sport.”
From page 1
The Kids’ Round-Up Stage featured a
“WastrumentsWorkshop,”where youngsters
could make instruments from discarded
materials. They could join songfests, listen to
a Native American storyteller, watch a “Peter
and the Wolf” puppet show, and be amazed
by magician Bob Eaton. Other activities
included a wildlife walk with a Metro
naturalist, hayrides to the Corn Maze, pony
rides, cider pressing, and watching a wheezy,
pocket-sized baler churn out hay bales the
size of gallon jars.
In the air was the basic reason for this
annual celebration – a harvest of fruits and
vegetables for home larders. This annual
celebration of Nature’s bounty was both a joy
to partake in and a local tradition.
Barbara Curran, a Blue Ribbon-winner at this
The Sauvie Island Harvest is always a year’s Oregon State Fair, posed with her traditional
spinning wheel.
joyous time for locals and visitors alike.
Mini Motos gradually get you from A to B.
“We hope parents will consider bringing
the tiny tornadoes.  Just ask Gallagher.
harvest
Nice little mover. Jeremy Knoy sells pocket
bikes and they sell quickly. “I put two bikes out one
Saturday and within 10 minutes one was sold and two
guys were arguing over which one was going to buy
the other.”
Next Month:
Are you ready for this…
Professional Wrestling at the Sandy Barr
Feature story in November.
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June
October 2004
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artist
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sculpture that“reminds us that 200 years ago, Bonnie Meltzer, painter Martin Anderson,
William Clark and his scouting party stood fused glass artist Cheryl McGaffey, painter
on this very bluff and recorded their view of Nancy Russell, collagist Pattie Palmer-Baker,
a magnificent river and towering mountains, and ceramicist Connie Earnshaw.
and connected the University forever to that Studios are open between 10am and
great journey of discovery that Clark and his 5pm. A booklet called “Tour Guide” lists
friend Meriwether Lewis were leading.”
participatingartists,contactinformation,and
The second symbol, he noted, is the a map with directions to studios. The Tour
Oddo Memorial, the life-size sculpture of Guide booklet is your ticket into the event
Christ the Teacher on campus. “From our and admits two adults for $12 (kids are free).
very beginning as a university, Christ the Booklets can be purchased at Advantage NW
Teacher has been the model of all that we do Credit Union, 1430 N. Killingsworth St.; the
or hope to be.”
North Star Coffee House, N. Interstate and
Beauchamp then quoted Father Basil N. Lombard; and Weir’s Cyclery, 8261 N.
Moreau, when he wrote “an education that Lombard in St. Johns. For more information,
is complete is one in which the hands and visit:http://www.portlandopenstudios.com,
heart are engaged as much as the mind.” or contact Bonnie Meltzer at (503) 285-
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North Portland Halloween Pick
Pattie’s Costume Corner
Beauchamp continued, “We want to let our 3131, or email info@portlandopenstudios. One part costume emporium, one part resale shop, with a classic lunch counter to boot,
students try their learning in the world, com.
Pattie’s Costume Corner is the best kept secret in Halloween gear.
Father Moreau said, and so make prayers of Hop on your bike and cycle to at least Sift through a selection of over 800 costumes and hundreds of accessories for all ages and
their education.”
five studios and you’ll be eligible to enter a
sizes, including togas, Western saloon girls, gangsters, witches, devils, pirates, belly dancers,
Beauchamp was appointed to his new drawing to win a brand new bicycle painted
position by the Congregation of Holy Cross. by a participating artist and provided by Hawaiian and ’50s outfits, and much, much more.
Prior to this election, he was the Senior Vice North Portland community activist Steve Pattie’s Home Plate Deli & Gifts,
President at the University of Portland.
Weir.
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