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SENTINEL
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SERVING NORTH PORTLAND AND THE COLUMBIA/WILLAMETTE CROSSROADS SINCE 2001 – VOLUME 6 ISSUE 5 MAY 2006
Masons Rule
THE HOBBY / OBSESSION
ISSUE
Historic fraternity
spreads influence
in North Portland
Yes, this is strange. Free Masons in Kenton, front
row from left to right, Rich Watson and Bryant Chinn,
back row Larry Hill, Richard Table and Robert Long
By Sean P. Nelson
Masonry is one of the world’s oldest
and most prestigious men’s fraternities. In
local Masonic lodges, known as Blue Lodges,
prominent men have made their communities
better through social and entertainment
programs, family outings, service projects
and regional and statewide meetings.
Known for its charitable work through
organizations like the Shriners Hospitals
for Children and the Masonic and Eastern
Star Homes, Freemasonry has also stressed
the importance of the moral and spiritual
development of their members.
“Every Mason who is part of this lodge
that I’ve ever come into contact with are
good, hardworking men who care about
their community and get involved with
their community,” said Terry McDowell,
Senior Warden of Kenton Lodge No. 125, an
insurance claims adjuster locally for the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs before he
retired. “I think it’s important that we keep
this kind of camaraderie going because it
only helps the community.”
Freemasonry is not a secret society, but a
society with secrets. The modes of recognition,
opening and closing ceremonies, and rituals
for conferring the Degrees of Masonry are
Masonry’s only secrets.
Prominent Masons have included George
Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas
Paine, Presidents Harry Truman and George
H.W. Bush, actor John Wayne, and astronaut
Buzz Aldrin.
See MASONS / Page 22
BOISE RESIDENT
SHAWNTAE WILSON
AND HER ‘BRITNEY BIKE’.
PROFILE ON PAGE 2
PHOTO BY DAVE ARPIN
Iraq Shock
Impact of war hits families, ROTC, keeps F-15s overhead
By Julie Sabatier
In honor of Memorial Day this May
29th, the Sentinel is running a series on the
Iraq & Afghan Wars. See more on page 6
Sgt. First Class Lonni Jordan, at the Army
Reserve Center in Portsmouth. Jordan reflects on
his service in the Army and Iraq on page 6.
For the past three years, North
Portland has felt the effects of the Iraq
Afghan Wars in a number of ways, both
direct and indirect. Many families have
seen their loved ones enlist in the Army and
Air National Guards. Some of them have
gone off to fight, while their communities
See IRAQ / Page 22
PHOTO BY DAVE ARPIN
WHAT’S GOING ON?
B E TW EEN T HE P A GE S
See Arts & Community Calendar pages
12 & 13
SPARKS OVER ‘PARKS’
Public airs concerns over
proposal to rename N Portland
Blvd. Page 3
BRIDGE BASH
Old, new events will mark 75th
anniversary of St. Johns Bridge
Page 3
TRAINING ROOM
Model railroad club takes joy in
details
as it recreates the Northwest
Page 4
GETTING CROSSE
Coach seeks support for youth
lacrosse league based in St.
Johns Page 5
COUNSEL CANDIDATES
Page 6
TINY, TINY THAI FOOD
Phathaya Thai lost treasure of St.
Johns
See Restaurant Review page 8
ON GUARD
Veteran soldier describes “job”
in Iraq, stresses of Army Reserve
Page 9
“1000 STARS”
Beauty conquers fear for
children in Baghdad hospital
Page 9
HOORAY, CARTOONS
Too Much Coffee Man arrives at
the Sentinel.
See Arts & Culture page 10
ST. JOHNS PARADE
Page 15
A DOG’S LIFE
Dogs are more than a hobby for
NoPo residents who take their
pets seriously
CHIC CHICKS
North Portland’s yardbird
community eats as well as
owners, pays back in eggs Page
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at home listen to the noise of fighter jets on
routine training flights.
There are 174 Oregon National Guard
Soldiers who have deployed from Portland,
many of them from the North and Northeast
neighborhoods. Some of those soldiers
have gone on multiple deployments. An
additional 900 soldiers are training now for
deployment to Afghanistan with the 41st
Brigade Combat Team.
Page 17
TO MARKET, TO MARKET
Farmers’ market returns to same
location on N Interstate Avenue
Page 21
Page 2 • St. Johns Sentinel • May 2006
The Cover Girl
Publisher’s Page
Twenty one year old Grant High
grad and life long Boise Neighborhood
resident Shawntae Wilson loves her pop
stars. Since she was 16 she’s pedaled the
streets of Portland with her bike plastered
with pictures of pin ups. The stars she
loves best are Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen,
Lindsey Loham and Britney Spears. But
its not enough to simply ride around on
her ‘Britney Bike’ as it is known in the
neighborhood. She also has a DVD player
attached to the handle bars so she can
listen to Britney and WATCH her videos
while she rides. Fan or fanatic Wilson gets
noticed on her wheels of wonder. ‘Yeah
I’m famous,” says Shawntae. Now she
knows how Brit feels.
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The St. Johns
Sentinel
THE OBJECT OF MY OBSESSION
What divides the mere hobby from
obsession? Is there really a difference? A hobby
is a passion we pursue in our spare time, and
obsession is something that occupies our
thoughts constantly. Or at least that’s how
I see it. In this issue we cover some people
and things that walk that fine line and some
people who merrily cross over it.
CALENDER
On May 13th the St. Johns Parade is here
once again (page 15) ushering in the good
globally warmed weather and Portland’s
annual Rose Festival.
ELECTION EXCITEMENT
City, county and state primary elections
are coming up on May 16th. This year
there is potential to truly shake up business
as usual at all levels of government and an
exciting contest for leadership is in the works.
We conclude our candidate coverage with a
breakdown of the City Council candidates
on page 6. While this year I am holding off
on endorsing candidates, the Sentinel does
whole-heartedly support the city’s new voter
owned election policy. Right now special
interests finance and influence elections
yet democracies are founded on the idea of
one man (or woman), one vote. A public
financing system has the potential to act as
a counter-balance to the efforts of special
interests. Publicly financed elections are
a populist’s dream come true and we are
fortunate to live in a city that has created
such a system. It deserves a chance. To that
extent, Salem, on the other hand, does not
deserve a chance. I have made my disdain
for the state’s dysfunctional government
no secret. While I hold off on endorsing
a candidate for house district 44, in my
opinion the more radical the changes in
Salem the better.
SOLDIER’S STORY
May ends with Memorial Day. Which
we have decided to honor with three stories
about Iraq. On the cover you will see Julie
Sabatier’s piece on what impact the war is
and is not having on the military here in
North Portland. On page 9 Sabatier also
sits down and interviews an Army Reservist
in Portsmouth and asks him about service,
family and his experience in the war. Lastly,
we are proud to print an exerpt from Sentinel
contributor Joel Preston Smith’s upcoming
book, The Night of Falling Stars. Smith is a
freelance photojournalist and has been to
Iraq twice since the US invasion.
CALL YOUR MOTHER
Lastly, May 14th is Mother’s Day. So
unless you are like this publisher and were
raised by wolves, call your mom. She’s
worried sick about you!
Until then, sit back, relax and let us tell
you a story.
See you in the neighborhood.
Cornelius Swart
Publisher/Managing editor
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YOU GOT THE NAME WRONG
NEWS EDITOR
Dear Editor
Will Crow
ARTS & CALENDAR EDITOR
The 3/3/06 issue of the Sentinel presented
a beautiful print of the mural in the old St.
Johns post office building. Unfortunately,
you left out the last name of one of the
artists. Louis De Mott was really Louis D.
Bunce, one of Oregon’s most famous artists
of the 20th century and an old friend. He is
third from the right, with the bow tie – a self
portrait. One of his most “famous” works
is the mural in the Portland Airport, 1959.
He went on to teach at the Pacific Northwest
College of Art until his death in 1983.
Laura Hutton
COPY EDITOR
Michele Elder
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Chelsia Rice
ART DIRECTOR
Theresa Rohrer
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Colleen Froehlich
Wes Summers
CONTRIBUTORS
Sincerely yours,
Charles M. Grossman, MD
Linnton
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Sean P. Nelson
Julie Sabatier
Tim McLaughlin
Anthony Reimer
Robert H. Hamrick
Eben Pindyck
Elizabeth Fuller
Tarra Chapek
Derek Long
Joel Preston Smith
Michael Newman
Eva Hershaw
Holly Hunt
Andrew Ostrom
MY FACE ON OUR COVER
Dear Editor
I must tell you there have been many
conversations over your cover picture on
your last edition [April 06] of the Sentinel.
Some folks have told me they hung it on
their garage walls and threw darts at it and
others have hung the front page of the paper
in out buildings to scare the vermin away.
Ha! The folks at the St. Johns Christian
Church cut the picture out and attached it to
a plain piece of typing paper and with their
computer word processor made a wanted
poster of it. It read WANTED, Do you know
this man? REWARD (not much). This was
hanging in the foyer and I was made aware
of it by several. A good time was had by just
about everyone. Ha! Having in my lifetime
teased and joked with many of the folks it
was just payback time and I really had to
take it as good fun.
Sincerely,
George D. Lee Sr.
[last months cover model]
Piedmont
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Dear Editor
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In my opinion [your] Mission: To
promote excellence in non-fiction, print
and photo journalism in the service of
community, [is a] “mission accomplished”.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
David Arpin
Colleen Froehlich
Dave Sharp
Eva Hershaw
Laura Hutton
Joel Preston Smith
Eva Hershaw
Thank you,
Barbara Wilson
Sauvie Island
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DISTRBUTION MANAGER
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BUSH BASHING
[Letter submitted in reaction to
Advertisement that ran in the Sentinel that
included a humorous depiction of President
George W Bush]
Are you so desperate for business that we
need to look at this bashing of the President
of the United States every time we open your
newspaper? Quite frankly it is annoying and
the only STUPID thing is you for letting
this continue over and over and over again.
I guess advertising must come cheap in your
paper. After all just look at the stupid people
that ran this ad in the first place. What does
this stand for anyway? No republicans brew
here! Are you running a coffee shop or an
establishment for political bashing? Grow
up!!
Anonymous
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RACC IS WRONG
Dear Editor,
It has come to our attention that art
exposure opportunities in St. Johns have
been wrongly taken away from the art
community here in St. Johns. Specifically
speaking, the St. Johns Public Art Project.
Back in September of 2005 applications
were taken by the Regional Arts and Culture
Council (RACC). RACC made a call to
artists in Washington, Oregon, California,
Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.
With such a dense community of artists in
Portland (not to mention St. Johns itself!), it
is insulting that the project would be handed
out to such a wide area of artists! In the end
the project was awarded to three artists from
Seattle, Washington. St. Johns is a blooming
community that deserves its opportunity
to shine! So when a prime opportunity is
taken right out from under them it is a slap
in the face!
So thank you RACC. Thank you for
promoting the St. Johns artist community!
Thank you for giving a prime exposure
project away to artists from another state!
Thanks for NOTHING!
Anonymous
Jon Peahl
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Christopher Knott
Cathi Black
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Portland Public Schools is racing to
implement what the school board approved
a couple months ago — design and staff four
new academies at Jefferson — even while it
convinces the public, and especially parents,
that the academies will indeed be everything
the Design Team stipulated.
The details are labyrinthine, so we’ll go
slow here.
First things first. Here are the four
academies slated to open in September:
- Academy of Arts & Technology
- Academy of Science & Technology
- Academy of Young Men
- Young Women’s Academy at Tubman
“What we’re putting in place at Jefferson
this fall,” explains PPS communications
officer Brenda Gustafson, “is only 20 percent
of the full redesign.” The “full redesign” will
phase in gradually over the next three years
or so.
For example, the Young Women’s
Academy is accepting applications for grades
7-8 only; the Academy for Young Men, for
grade 9 only. Both will eventually expand to
include grades 7-12.
While the Academies of Arts &
Technology and of Science & Technology
are open to any neighborhood high school
student, and by application by students
outside the Jefferson cluster, students must
apply to the pair of single-gender schools,
even neighborhood hopefuls.
Regardless of deadlines that have come
and gone for most of the district’s other
schools, enrollment and application for all
four Jefferson academies will remain open at
least through mid-May.
See JEFFERSON / Page 20
May 2006 • St. Johns Sentinel • Page 3
Sparks over ‘Parks’
FAR NW
Public airs concerns over proposal
to rename N Portland Blvd.
TERRITORY
Ta l e s f ro m S a u vi e Isla n d
a nd Fa r N W Por t l a nd
By Anthony Reimer
With many saying the process was too
fast and the recognition of Rosa Parks too
small, residents of North and Northeast
Portland met in April to debate the renaming
of N Portland Blvd. in honor of the late civil
rights activist.
“Rosa Parks Way” was the subject of two
public meetings and a City Council hearing
held April 19 at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Center. At the Council hearing,
Commissioner Dan Saltzman said he has
been shopping this idea around City Hall
since he was approached in January with the
proposal.
“This is not my idea, but it’s a good
idea,” said Saltzman.
The Rev. B.E. Johnson of Cornerstone
Community Church of God in Christ,
who brought the idea to Saltzman, told the
Council, “We’re not asking to change the
(name) of Portland to Rosa Parks, Oregon,
just a little piece of asphalt.”
The Rev. W.G. Hardy Jr., senior pastor
of Highland United Church of Christ, told
the commissioners he was confident the city
would do justice to Parks’ memory.
“This is the city I love,” said Hardy. “I
love the people in this city. I know the city
will do the right thing.”
There are two primary reasons stated
for renaming this “little piece of asphalt”
called N Portland Blvd: it is not already
named after a person; and the street has very
few businesses. Even so, Saltzman and the
Council heard from a number of people
who felt Parks deserved greater recognition.
Renaming the downtown bus mall was a
popular suggestion, because of the role that
Ms. Parks played in starting a city-wide
boycott of the Montgomery, AL, transit
system. When it was recalled that the bus
mall is already named after the late Tri-Met
chairman Bill Roberts, the commissioners
quickly dismissed that proposal.
Those opposed to the renaming of
Portland Blvd. said they were not opposed
to the idea of naming something after Parks.
New Columbia, Peninsula Park, Fremont
Street, and the Fremont Bridge have also
been suggested for renaming.
“There’s not a person in this room who
doesn’t want to honor Rosa Parks,” said
Chris Jackson during the public meeting
with Saltzman at Northminster Presbyterian
Church on April 11. “The question is what it
should be.”
At the Northminster meeting, the second
of two public discussions before the council
hearing, a Piedmont resident expressed her
fear of an inconvenience for current Portland
Blvd. residents having to go through the
hassle of changing their addresses.
“I hate to see people living on Portland
Blvd. that aren’t going to be involved,” the
woman said. “I just want the community to
make a decision.”
Several at the Northminster meeting
said they had just heard of the proposal and
complained about the speed at which the
issue was happening.
BE Johnson (left) of Albina Ministerial Alliance,
and WG Hardy Jr of Highland United Church of Christ
(right) speak at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural
Center last month during a city council meeting held
to determine the fate of Rosa Parks Way. PHOTO BY DAVE
By Eben Pindyck photo by Dave Sharp
SHARP
“This happened way too fast,” Jackson
said.
Saltzman said he understood that this
has come about quickly but assured people
that they would have a chance to get their
opinions heard.
“We’re not trying to put you on the spot
this evening and tell you to come up with
other options,” said Saltzman.
At the hearing, Saltzman said that
because of the many opinions surrounding
this idea, the commission will not vote on
the issue immediately. However, he would
like to see a final decision made no later than
the anniversary of Parks’ death in October.
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The Return of the Bridge Bash
Old, new events will mark 75th anniversary of St. Johns Bridge
By Anthony Reimer
This summer will mark the 75-year
anniversary of the majestic St. Johns Bridge,
and plans are already in the works to honor
the bridge and bring some excitement to the
neighborhood.
The St. Johns Neighborhood Association
has teamed up with boosters, residents, and
others with interest to brainstorm ideas
about how best to celebrate this monumental
occasion. Since last year’s bridge reopening
ceremony was such a success, some of the
events may be regenerated.
“One of the events that really blew me
away was the candle walk,” said Joe Adamski,
chair of the neighborhood association. “It
was a great community event.”
A candlelight walk will hopefully be
held on the actual anniversary date of June
13. At dusk, all are welcome to bring a candle
and join others for a walk across the bridge.
The first event to acknowledge the
anniversary will be the St. Johns Parade on May
13. The committee has plans for an anniversary
float, but they are looking for donations of
lumber from local building centers.
The whole month of June is going to
be geared toward educating people about
the history of the bridge. Other events will
include art shows with pictures of the St.
Johns and other bridges, book readings, and
a street dance with live music and food in
mid-September.
Funding for the celebration has been
allocated via grants from the North Portland
Trust Fund and the Metro North Portland
Enhancement Branch.
The planners also hope to be able to
“piggyback” off of other events that are held
in the summer, such as the Cathedral Park
Jazz Festival in July, and the Portland Festival
Symphony in August.
Thomas Ebert, assistant chair for
the St. Johns Neighborhood Association,
encourages members of nearby Cathedral
Park and Linnton neighborhoods to help
and participate in the celebration, as well as
the St. Johns Heritage Association and any
other organization in the community.
“It took a strong, collaborate effort
to build the bridge,” said Gary Boehm,
local business owner and longtime St.
Johns activist. “It connects a couple of
communities.”
Community is one of the primary
focuses for the series of events, and there are
plans that will include the whole family.
“Bridges bring people together,” said
Boehm.
To get involved call Tom Ebert (503)286-8835
County Candidates Forum
County Commission candidates bandy ideas, Rolling Stones comparisons
By Robert H. Hamrick
Which one of these is not like the
others? Hard to tell after the recent candidate
forum – but progressive Xander Patterson
likely takes the title by putting forth an
unchallenged plan to provide more funds to
the Multnomah County coffers.
“County services are suffering a death of
1,000 cuts,” said Patterson, who advocates a
progressive local tax starting at 1 percent for
those making at least $45,000 and gradually
increasing to 3.25 percent for those making
$500,000 and above.
Patterson joined fellow candidates Gary
Hansen, Jeff Cogen and Lew Frederick on
Tuesday, April 18, at a forum sponsored
by University Park United Methodist
Church, the Portsmouth Neighborhood
Association, and the St. Johns Neighborhood
Association.
Nearly 30 people attended the cordial
discussion at the church in preparation
for the May 16 nonpartisan primary (any
candidate receiving 50 percent plus one vote
wins the seat; otherwise the top two votegetters face a runoff this fall), posing 11
questions through the moderator, the Rev.
Dr. Jeanne Knepper.
Expressing mutual disdain for the
That big pasture
in the sky
dysfunction of the current Multnomah
County Commission, all candidates agreed
on publicly funded elections, a right to same
sex unions, that the County should allow
for a lobbyist to the state government, and
that the county commissioners should be
skeptical about privatizing ongoing services.
But Cogen, chief of staff for City
Commissioner Dan Saltzman, named the
City’s use of Flexcar as an example of effective
contracting with innovative business.
Frederick, a former KGW-TV news
See PORTSMOUTH / Page 22
There are eight head of cattle in my
backyard. There used to be nine. Yes, one
went to that big pasture in the sky -- sadly,
tragically, from a bacterial infection. If you’ve
read this column before, you know that I live
on Sauvie Island. Where else in Portland
proper can you raise potential steaks, roasts,
and burgers?
These aren’t, to be fair, my cattle. I’m a
writer, not a rancher. The cattle belong to
my landlord.
The remaining eight steers required a
trip to the vet to ensure that they continue
to graze on an earthly pasture. My landlord
has smartly hired someone else to take care
of the cattle. His name is George.
On that particular day, George’s job was
to contain all eight steers in a small area, load
them into a trailer, and drive them to the vet
– no easy task for one man. When I arrived
at the pasture, a huge, white trailer hitched
to a huge, raised pickup sat in front of the
cattle.
The cattle nervously repositioned
themselves as far from the trailer and George
as possible, which was not far. The smallest
steer stumbled, fell into the mud, and quickly
got up.
George clapped his hands, shouted, and
generally attempted to move the cattle in the
direction of the trailer. It didn’t work. He
tried to push the stragglers toward the trailer,
leaning in with his shoulder, pushing with his
plastic boots into the muck of the wet pasture.
Eventually, the weakest steer clambered
into the trailer, followed by the second
weakest, then another, then another. All
eight reluctantly stumbled into the trailer.
The door of the trailer was closed and locked.
George was muddied and tired. I had a new
respect for the difficulty of his work.
George climbed into the truck, started
the engine, pressed down the gas, and the
wheels spun, gripping nothing. He pressed
down harder. Mud flew. George floored
the gas. The spinning tires dug a hole for
themselves in the wet pasture.
The huge truck with the load of beef
cattle was stuck.
George asked me if I could bring my
truck to the pasture.
I did and we attached a rope from my
comparatively small truck to the tremendous
weight of beef cattle and diesel pickup. I
myself clambered in, started the engine, and
floored the gas. Mud flew. Wheels spun. I
pressed harder and… my truck was stuck.
George pushed on the front of my truck
and eventually we freed it. However, some
heavy equipment was needed to disengage the
cattle and pickup from the muddy pasture.
George had a friend with access to a
backhoe. The friend drove the backhoe to
the pasture and pulled the diesel pickup and
trailer full of cattle out of the wet pasture.
At press time the cattle were still at
the vet waiting to be returned home, and
eventurally, turned into hamburgers.
Organic Wellness
Digital Bookworm
North Portlander in online post named state’s top librarian
By Anthony Reimer
Skin Care
Cosmetics
Nutrition
Weight Loss
Aromatherapy
Melanie Lusk
Arbonne Consultant
503-860-5367
[email protected]
503 289-9505
Arbor Lodge resident Caleb TuckerRaymond has recently been awarded the
prestigious Librarian of the Year award
by his colleagues in the Oregon Library
Association.
“There is nobody I would rather be
nominated by than people I admire,” said
Tucker-Raymond.
At first glance this 30-year-old,
ponytailed Massachusetts native does not
exactly fit the mold of the old-school,
bookworm librarian. Tucker-Raymond
works in an office spending most of his days
on the phone or in front of a computer.
Tucker-Raymond is a statewide digital
reference coordinator for the 24-hour online
library chat that has been running for three
years now. This system allows anyone the
ability to ask a librarian questions about
books, research projects, library policies,
and a host of other topics.
A site like this may not appear to be an
advertisement to bring people through the
library doors, but Tucker-Raymond said the
chat really encourages those with questions
to come and explore for themselves.
“The reason isn’t to bring libraries
online, it’s about bringing people to the
library.”
Tucker-Raymond’s
job
includes
coordinating site upkeep, analyzing past
chats to improve customer service, and
finding and implementing new ideas to
make the system better.
“I like my job, which isn’t something
you hear from too many people,” said
Tucker-Raymond.
Tucker-Raymond attributed his career
as a librarian to his interest in detail and
organization.
“This award lets me know that this is
the right thing,” said Tucker-Raymond. “It’s
a huge sign saying, ‘Keep doing what you’re
doing.’”
In a high-tech, ever-changing world,
libraries seem like they could easily become
a thing of the past, but Tucker-Raymond
sees it differently. He still sees libraries as
a traditional meeting center filled with
families, school children, and book lovers.
“I think the future is buildings with people
and books in them,” said Tucker-Raymond.
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8005 N. Lombard St.
Training Room
Model railroad club takes joy in details
as it recreates the Northwest
By Elizabeth Fuller
Fashion Outfits for Special Occasions
Bride’s and Bride’s Maid’s Dresses,
Flower Girls & Baptismal Outfits, Invitations,
Tuxedos & Personalized Ribbons
CRN Mis-
To prevent abuse and neglect
in children birth through three by
partnering with caregivers committed
to strengthening their families.
Children’s Relief Nursery
8425 N Lombard Street 503-283-4776
www.crn4kids.org
CRN is especially grateful to
Dr. Maria Echenique
for the gift of her time while working
with our staff so we can provide
program materials in Spanish to the
families we are working with.
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad
Club does not mess around when it comes
to detail. Their train set has three miles
of tracks and 15 miles of electrical wire, it
requires 37 people to man every position.
With headsets, computers and cameras, they
take their hobby seriously.
“It’s pure fun. I love the process of
building, and then running the trains is fun
as well,” said Rob Marssdorf. He first got
hooked 16 years ago when his sons gave him
a model train for Christmas. Since then, his
wife needs not wonder where he is.
Founded in 1947, the club moved to
their present home in 1983. The current
train layout represents the rail lines between
Portland and Wishram, WA, and also
includes the rail line up to Bend. Photographs
and maps are studied diligently to create the
most accurate model. Visitors walk through
the middle of the model where the Columbia
Gorge would be, with mini-Oregon to their
right and Washington on their left.
Marssdorf estimated that more than
75,000 hours of human labor a year are
required. It is not surprising, after seeing
the handcrafted replication of Union Station
that includes four working clocks.
“People get crazy for detail,” Marssdorf
explained as he pointed out the miniscule
birdhouse no larger than a dime perched
next to a tree.
The club has a sense of humor. Bigfoot
is found wrapped around a tree, and Forrest
Gump sits talking to a nurse outside Union
Station. For kids, they have Hogwarts
Express and Thomas, The Tank Engine. The
club’s members come from every walk of life
– there are ex-surgeons, MAX drivers, and
antique rebuilders in their midst. A hobby
like this attracts the detail-oriented, or
perhaps the detail-obsessed.
They plan ahead. A wall is filled with
pages of notes and sketches for a new track.
Every detail is meticulously mapped out
before construction. Marssdorf tells of a
Ron Schroeder surveys his kingdom.
PHOTO BY DAVE SHARP
new Mt. Hood in the works. It is currently
painted onto the back wall, but the new one
will allow a simulated sun to rise behind the
mountain.
The club offers a youth membership as
well and will be open for family activities
during the Rose Festival June 10 and 11.
Hours are noon to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse,
2505 N Vancouver Ave. For information call
(503) 28-TRAIN.
WISH LIST
We have an ongoing need for
infant formulas, rice cereal, and baby food.
Please call:
Susan Proppe Tong
Volunteer/Resource Coordinator
‘Bull Moose’ on display
Photographs chronicling life of Roosevelt High School’s
namesake come to town
By Terra Chapek
To return the honor bestowed him 100
years ago, Teddy Roosevelt, the original
Rough Rider, has ridden to town and taken
up temporary residence at Roosevelt High
School.
The visit, which marks the school’s
centennial year, comes in the form of 20
historic photographs on loan from the
Harvard University Roosevelt Presidential
Library. The pictures chronicle former
president Theodore Roosevelt’s life and will
be on display in the high school library from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through May 8.
The Roosevelt Anchor Group, which
is composed of citizens and school
administrators who want to celebrate the
school’s history, brought the exhibit to
Portland by asking Harvard if it could spare
a few items from its extensive collection.
Harvard’s Roosevelt Presidential Library
houses the most extensive collection of
Roosevelt’s writing, photographs and
historic memorabilia.
“It’s a great way to honor the school’s
namesake. All the students take U.S. History
and this puts flesh and bone and muscle to
it and helps to make that history real to the
students,” group member Mark Kirchmeier
said. “And we are just tickled to be able to
use Harvard and Roosevelt High School in
the same sentence.”
The exhibit will include photographs
of Roosevelt’s 1903 visit to Portland, his
childhood, Harvard undergraduate years,
the Spanish-American War, 1901-1908
presidency, Panama Canal construction,
winning the Nobel Peace Prize, creation of
the National Forest Service, and the “Bull
Moose” campaign.
Bringing positive attention to Roosevelt
High School also furthers the Anchor Group’s
other goal of helping the school bring a
high-tech General Motors automotive
training center to Roosevelt High School,
Kierchmeier said. The group plans to help
raise the awareness and funds needed for the
training center.
After May 8, the photo exhibit will ride on
to Portland State University’s Buckley Center
Gallery at 5000 N Willamette Blvd., where
it will be displayed from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday
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Getting Crosse
Coach seeks support for youth
lacrosse league based in St. Johns
By Michael Newman
Lacrosse, America’s oldest sport, is
moving westward and a 31-year-old youth
football coach from New England wants to
bring it directly to your neighborhood.
“Lacrosse is a great way to promote
camaraderie, respect, and sportsmanship,”
explains Robert Brucken, a local lacrosse
player and enthusiast. Brucken coached youth
football for 12 years before moving to St.
Johns in 2003. Now he is looking to establish
a youth lacrosse league in North Portland.
The St. Johns Youth League will be nonprofit and all volunteer-driven, with a goal
of operating year-round clinics. Brucken
is calling for all interested fifth- to eighthgraders from around the St. Johns or Kenton
areas to join. A women’s league is in the plans,
though traditional women’s lacrosse is played
with different rules (such as no contact other
than minor cross-checks) and 12 players per
team (rather than 10 for men’s leagues).
Brucken is now in negotiations with
Portland Parks and Recreation, local
businesses, major lacrosse companies,
University of Portland, Ryan Powell (of the
Portland Lumberjacks and Powell Brothers
Lacrosse Camp) and others to establish league
sponsors and a basic organization. His fliers
can be seen in George and Portsmouth middle
schools, James John Elementary, county
libraries, and on the Board of Education’s
after-school activities website.
Lacrosse has been a popular sport
among New England colonists for centuries.
In that time, Brucken says, it’s undergone a
number of significant modifications.
“The original form of the sport was
invented by northeastern Native Americans
for exercise of body and spirit, for settling
disputes, and for war training,” he says. Its
original names have been translated as “men
hit a rounded object” from Onondaga and
“little war” from Eastern Cherokee. But
French observers simply referred to it as “la
crosse” after the basic shape of its netted
stick, now known as the crosse.
The recent migration of the sport
across the country and throughout the
world has resulted most recently in Major
League Lacrosse creating a Western Division
opening this season and the National
Lacrosse League creating its 12th franchise
last year in Portland.
As of press time, no formal meetings have been
scheduled. If you have interest in participating
as a player, a volunteer, or with donations,
contact Brucken at (503) 484-5504.
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Developer Rick Jacobson envisioned a
revitalized downtown Kenton, a commercial
backbone to the largely residential area.
And now Portland eatery the Cup & Saucer
has stepped in to feed all those growling
stomachs.
The Cup & Saucer, a 16-year mainstay
in the SE Hawthorne neighborhood (with a
second location at 3000 NE Killingsworth St.)
plans to open its third location in downtown
Kenton, on the southwest corner of N Denver
Avenue and N McClellan Street.
The eatery, known for its all-day
breakfast fare including vegan dishes, will
occupy 1,800 square feet, replacing previous
tenant Kelsey’s Korner market. Jacobson
has transformed the roughly 10,000 square
feet of rundown building into a welcoming
collection of spaces adorned with bow
trusses and wood ceilings.
Commercial real estate agent Joanne
Stone of William S. Wright & Associates adds
that two adjoining spaces (2,500 and 2,700
square feet) remain available for lease.
Cup & Saucer owner Karen Harding
could not be reached for comment.
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Tea for two? Cup & Saucer, the famed Hawthorne
café, will soon open its NoPo branch in Kenton.
PHOTO BY COLLEEN FROEHLICH
“Jim understands all the issues facing North Portland better than anyone running for
State Representative.”—Jim Hill, former State Treasurer, candidate for Governor
“Portland is a better place to live because of Jimʼs work with neighborhoods, local businesses, and government agencies to reduce air pollution and toxic waste, improve water quality and build a healthier community.”
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understands the needs of small businesses in North and Northeast Portland.”
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people whom he seeks to represent in Salem – the same people for whom heʼs been fighting for years.”
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Last month the Sentinel suggested that democracy was a thing of the past. Democracy
could easily be replaced with an American Idol-like system in which an all-powerful theocracy
could be put in power through a nationally televised talent show where teenagers text message
in for their favorite celebrity dictators. Until that happens, here are some people running for
Portland City Commissioner.
PORTLAND, COMMISSIONER 2
Who: GINNY BURDICK, Voters don’t own me
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What they do: Burdick has represented District 6 in
the Oregon State Senate since 1996. She’s chair
of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senior
Counsel/Public Affairs of the advertising firm Gard
and Gerber.
Qualifications: Her public service includes the Oregon Board for the Nature Conservancy, the Oregon
Board of NARAL, Emanuel Hospital’s Council of
Associates and the Oregon Land Conservation and
Development Commission, where she served as
vice-chair for four years.
In their corner: She received a 100 percent environmental rating from the League of Conservation
Voters and a 100 percent labor rating from the
AFL-CIO for 2005.
Last word: Burdick does not support the city’s new
voter-owned elections program. Burdick says, “My
campaign will be inclusive – and that means everyone. Regardless of who you are, where you live,
where you work, whom you love – if you want to roll
up your sleeves and work hard for a better Portland,
you are welcome in my campaign - and in City Hall
after I am elected.”
Who: ERIK STEN, the Kid
What they do: Incumbent Sten has held position
No. 2 on the City Council since 1996. Sten has
been the city’s leader in the promotion of affordable housing for ten years. Most recently he has
spearheaded a public buyout of Enron’s PGE, for
environmental and economic improvements to
the city, voter-owned elections, and public school
defense.
In their corner: Stand for Children, Portland Firefighters Association, Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, African
American Alliance, the Skanner, the Asian Reporter,
and El Hispanic News.
The Last Word: Before taking his seat on the
Council, Sten served City Commissioner Gretchen
Kafoury as chief of staff. Sten lives in the Irvington
neighborhood and is 38 years old.
Who: EMILIE JEAN BOYLES, the controversy
What they do: Though her campaign has lost its
VOE qualification, the Mill Park resident’s seemingly unedited website states that she will continue
without funding. Emilie Boyles is a non-profit
consultant and co-host of the Oregon Voters’ Digest.
In the past she’s served the Columbia River Correctional Institute, Portland Police Bureau, and
Multnomah County Coordinating Council. She’s
also volunteered with a handful of Oregon charities
and non-profits.
Last word: According to her website, she promises
to lead as she has in the past when she “didn’t
wait for over-burdened taxpayers to foot the bill for
Portland’s problems – she found the resources and
got people housed, fed, and back to work.”
Who: DAVE LISTER, the business guy
What they do: “The Eastside Guy” derives his
experience from the private sector. He proclaims
that he’s no career politician beholden to special
interests. His present occupations are Treasurer of
Integrated Data Concepts, which he helped to create, and columnist with Brainstorm NW magazine.
He’s served the public as Vice Chair of Portland’s
“Cost of Doing Business Workgroup,” and on the
Small Business Advisory Council. At 52, Lister is
confident enough to ask, “Wouldn’t it be nice to
have a city commissioner who knows how to manage an enterprise?”
Last word: A few of Lister’s definitive positions are
(1) “Public safety is city government’s highest
responsibility.” (2) “The urban renewal practices of
the PDC cannot continue.” (3) “Small business is
the job creation engine of our economy.” And, as
a fiscal conservative opposed to VOE, (4) “We must
rein in the size of city government.”
PORTLAND, COMMISSIONER 3
Who: AMANDA FRITZ, the trailblazer
What they do: A psychiatric nurse and mother,
Amanda Fritz has been a neighborhood activist
for many years. She has a degree from Cambridge
University in Biological Sciences and has lived in
Portland for 20 years.
Qualification: The West Portland Park resident
served on the Portland Planning Commission from
1996-2003, was the chair of the Citywide Parks
Team, the co-founder of the Tryon Creek Watershed
Council and has a wide range of experience volunteering and participating in Portland Public Schools
and a variety of land use organizations.
In their corner: Former Mayor Bud Clark, SEIU
Local 49, Oregon Nurses Association, and Willie
Brown, among others. Fritz initially drew attention to
her campaign by being the first candidate to qualify
for Portland’s Voter-Owned Elections, gathering
$5 checks from over 1,000 supporters, which was
then matched by public funds under the new law
designed to attract non-traditional candidates.
Last word: Fritz claims she will be “a voice elected
by the people of Portland rather than by specialinterest money.”
Who: CHRIS IVERSON, What’s in this brownie?
What they do: Iverson has a diverse resume, from a
small business owner, to the founder of an alternative health center, to the President of the Enlightening Music and Film Foundations in Amsterdam.
Qualifications: An author, musician and filmmaker,
Iverson also served on the Advisory Committee for
Medical Marijuana appointed by Department of
Human Services and has been a citizen activist,
now acting as the director of Citizens for a Safer
Portland.
In their corner: Iverson is endorsed by the Pacific
Green Party.
Last word: Iverson’s list of community platform
issues include: biodeisel, promoting diversity, and
accessible health care for all. Iverson attended
Franklin High School, Portland State University and
the Center for Spiritual Peacemaking.
Who: SHARON NASSET, the local girl
What they do: A North Portland resident and St.
Johns neighborhood activist. She has been a board
member on the North Portland Association and a
Community Forum member for the Bi-State Task
Force. She has worked to reduce traffic congestion
as a transportation advocate and claims that one
of her main concerns as a Commissioner would be
reversing the trend towards high-density neighborhoods and reducing traffic congestion.
Last word: Nassett fears the development of North
Portland into a more upscale, high density area,
stating in an article: “The cold, showy, upscale,
pricey, somewhat unfriendly atmosphere of NW
21st turns the stomachs of those who love the
warmth of our hometown,” meaning St. Johns.
Who: DAN SALTZMAN, Mr. Laughs
What they do: The incumbent Councilman previously
worked as an environmental engineer and served as
a Multnomah County Commissioner, board chair of
Portland Community College, and a legislative aide
to then-Congressman Ron Wyden. Saltzman is a
graduate of Beaverton High School, Cornell University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In their corner: The Hillsdale neighborhood resident’s endorsements include Portland Association of
Teachers; Stand for Children; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Amalgamated Transit Union, Local
757; Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37; United Food
and Commercial Workers Local 555; Oregon Action;
and former Portland Mayor Vera Katz.
Last Word: Saltzman most recently made headlines
by sparkplugging the effort to rename N Portland
Blvd. in memory of civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
He has also opposed the Patriot Act and predatory
payday lenders and supports the OHSU tram.
Who: LUCINDA TATE, the reformer
What they do: Lucinda Tate is the director of St.
Andrew’s Catholic Church Community Center and
has served on the State of Oregon Apprenticeship Advisory Council, acted as the Chairman for
the Portland Rainbow Coalition and worked with
Jobs with Justice Faith and Labor Committee. She
graduated from Montana State University, and has a
Certificate in Public Administration from PSU.
In their corner: Her endorsements include the African
American Alliance, Green Light from Basic Rights
Equality PAC, and the Portland Rainbow Coalition.
Last word: She opposes increasing the tax burden
on individuals, opposes the cell phone tax, and
advocates for publicly owned utilities, claiming they
save individuals and businesses money.
NEIGHBORS FOR
MARK
KIRCHMEIER
“Mark Kirchmeier is
the most qualified new
candidate in 25 years
to represent
North Portland.”
-State Rep. Gary Hansen, Democrat, D-44
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State Rep. Gary Hansen, D-N/NE, Portland, Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder, Tom Kelly, Hayden Island, Mona Ackley, St Johns, John Albert, St.
Johns, Mary Anderson, Cathedral Park, Mary Ann & John Aschenbrenner,
St. Johns, Jerry Deas, Overlook, Rhonda Bard & Ray, Arbor Lodge, Cheryl
Barham, University Park, Sarah Barrett, Overlook, Sharon and Ray Bishop,
University Park, Joanne & Calvin Bissonette, University Park, Barbara &
Bob Bodine, Arbor Lodge, Gary Boehm, St. Johns, Trish Bradley, Overlook, Isaac Brown, Arbor Lodge, Steve Buel, Hayden Island, Darrel Burgen,
University Park, Patricia and Bob Butler, University Park, Laurel Butman,
University Park, Linda Cannard, Cathedral Park, Teddie Colbert & David
Ebaugh, Arbor Lodge, Gwen & Rob Conner, Arbor Lodge, Larry Conner
& Chrisanthy Karis, Arbor Lodge, Carvel Cook, Portsmouth, Jim Coulter,
University Park, Alan Cranna, Overlook, Connie & Ken Davis,
University Park
Laura Day, Portsmouth, Mary & Scott Davis, University Park, Anna &
Richard DeWulf, Overlook, Erin & Steve DeKlotz, Arbor Lodge, Jean
Domalakes, Portsmouth, Don Dinsmore, University Park, Elsie Eden &
David Lord, Overlook, Pat & Kristen Ell, University Park, George Fortun,
St. Johns, John & Jeannette Garner, University Park, Mara Galati, Arbor
Lodge, Kelly Gately, Arbor Lodge, John Goncalves, Kenton, Donna Grobney, Arbor Lodge, Charles Goodman & Michael Schultz, University Park,
Harmony Gordon, University Park, Paul Goveia Overlook, Pat Hoffert,
University Park, Brad Halverson, Overlook, Marilyn Hansen, Hayden Island, Christi Hancock, St. Johns, Hillary Hart-Mattacheck, Cathedral Park,
Christa & Scott Hines, University Park, Susan Hinken, Arbor Lodge, Jean
Estey Hoops, Cathedral Park , Kathi Johnston, St. Johns
Scott Jensen, Portsmouth, Donna Jose, University Park, Betty & Harold
Jorgenson, University Park, Deana Julka, University Park, Tom Kilbane,
Overlook, Olive Kistner, Portsmouth, Jim & Kathy Kuffner, Arbor Lodge,
Gregg & Sally Larsen, Overlook, Stephanie Laws, R.N., Portsmouth, Carol
Leatherman, St. Johns, Jule Locks, Arbor Lodge, Janet Lageson, Arbor
Lodge, Anna Lageson & Bob Kerns, Overlook, Julie & Ken Kuntz, Kenton,
Susan Landauer, Portsmouth, Bohn Lattin, Cathedral Park, Leslee Lukosh,
Arbor Lodge, Gerry Lewis, Portsmouth, Jerry, Anita & Mariana Lindsay,
Overlook, Art, Trudi & Christina Luther University Park, Ed Langlois, St.
Johns, Manny Macias, Cathedral Park, Dawnette MacLoud, Portsmouth,
Lou Masson, Overlook, Jim Mehrens, Arbor Lodge, Karen Mertens,
St. Johns, Laurie McClary & Jeffrey White, University Park
Sally & Patrick McCurdy, Kenton, Sandie McDonald, R.N., Arbor Lodge,
Dulane & Mike Moran, Overlook, Megan O’Leary, Overlook, Kate
O’Sullivan, Cathedral Park, Doug Penner, University Park, Sarah Peterson,
Arbor Lodge, Janet Purcell, Overlook, Christine & Mike Quigley, Overlook, Barbara Quinn, St. Johns, Bill Redden, Overlook, Tom Rinehart, St.
Johns, Alan Root, Arbor Lodge, Eben & Jennifer Sample, St. Johns, Jani
Schwartz, Portsmouth, Karleah Scow, St. Johns, Ann Shannon, University
Park, Charlie Sierarcki, Arbor Lodge, Guy Sievert, University Park, Lorraine Simmons, Arbor Lodge, Virginia Spurkland & Victoria Vanneman,
University Park, Chris Stevens, Overlook, Matt & Corrie Svymbersky,
Kenton, Barbara Segal, Kenton, Jane Salisbury, Arbor Lodge, Siobhan Sheridan, St. Johns, Mary Starrs, Arbor Lodge, Laura & David Stauffer, University Park, Scott & Sara Stauffer, Bridgton, Harold Stauffer, Cathedral Park,
Michael Stauffer, University Park; Kimberley Switzer, Portsmouth, Walter
Valenta, Bridgeton, Barbara Verchot, Cathedral Park, Paul & Mary Wack,
University Park, John and Susan Waters, University Park, Paula Wenzl &
Peter Mason, St. Johns.
Other community supporters include former Rep. Mike Burton, D-North
Portland, State Rep. Mark Hass, D-Portland, Julie Williamson, Former
Metro Councilor Bob Oleson, Carl Flipper, former Portland NAACP
chair, Joe Coss, Oregon State Council of Senior Citizen lobbyist, Leland
Hall, former state president, Oregon Education Association, Clariner Boston, Executive Director, Better People, Lou Boston, Portland Food Policy
Community & PCC Diversity Board, Peter Dammann, Executive Director,
Waterfront Blues Festival, Joe Gallegos, University of Portland professor,
Social work & Hispanic issues, Erika Meyer, BlueOregon.com columnist,
Mauro Potestio, retired Portland Public Schools teacher; and Mark Williams, former Metro Council Candidate, N/NE Portland.
To learn more about me and the campaign, contact www.neighbors4mark.com,
or [email protected]
Democrat-District 44, North/NE Portland
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Who has the talent to make taste buds
sing in praise of super-delightful cuisine?
On May 20, four of Portland’s star chefs
will compete in an Iron Chef culinary cookoff competition before 750 foodie-fans and
high-cuisine devotees. This night of livecooking drama is a benefit for the Children’s
Relief Nursery. The event is CRN’s spring
charity and major fundraiser.
The sizzling two-round competition
and gala dinner will take place at the
University of Portland’s Chiles Center, where
last year’s champions will compete with
new challenging chefs for grand titles and
gourmet glory.
CRN’s director, Chris Otis, says the event
is “very upbeat, like no other.”
“Even though it is about a good cause, it
is full of theatrics,” Otis says.
In May of 2005, the Children’s Relief
Nursery held the first Portland Iron Chef
competition. More than 700 guests raised
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The dining room is small, and Sivongxay
admits she dreams of expanding the
restaurant and improving the landscaping. In
the summertime, the dining room expands
into the front lawn, and one can lounge
in the sun on one of three picnic tables
enjoying delectable Thai dishes. Phathaya
also specializes in take-out, and with Pier
Park just down the street, it is a great choice
for a summer afternoon picnic.
Dining in can be just as relaxing. Meals
begin with an especially flavorful cup of egg
drop soup. The soup goes down smooth with
a zing of ginger and garlic. Lunch dishes are
plentiful and run at a ridiculously reasonable
$5.95. Lunch runs Monday through Friday
from 11 am-3 pm.
Phathaya serves up crisp, fresh spring
rolls and other appetizers (from $4.95$6.95), salads ($4.50-$6.50) and soups
($5.50-$6.50). The restaurant offers a wide
selection of curries, including the mouthwatering panang red curry, which mixes
up coconut milk with fresh green beans,
bamboo shoots, red bell peppers, and fresh
basil. Curry sauces are also available to mix
in with the stir fry. A personal fave is the tofu
lemongrass stir fry mixed with the yellow
curry sauce (extra spicy, of course). Other
delectable stir fries include the basil, ginger,
and garlic (from $6.95). The veggies are
fresh and crisp, and the sauces are complex
and succulent.
The fact that Phathaya Thai exists in
St. Johns is hard to believe. Almost so hard,
the community may start to take for granted
that it does exist. Don’t let this treasure slip
from our neighborhood and be lost in the
shuffle of North Portland restaurants.
Leigh A. Hudson
Remembering Mermorial Day
Attorney at Law
On Guard
Veteran soldier describes ‘job’ in Iraq, stresses of Army Reserve
By Julie Sabatier
A modest brick building bearing the
words “U.S. Army Reserve” sits along
N Chatauqua Blvd; a quiet street lined with
chestnut trees. This is where Sgt. First Class
Lonni Jordan spends his days as an active
duty non-commissioned officer for the Army
Reserve. Sgt. Jordan has been in the military for
18 years. He sat down with Sentinel reporter
Julie Sabatier to answer a few questions about
his experience.
Sentinel: What are some common
misconceptions about the Army Reserve?
SJ: A lot of people assume that the
military is like a dictatorship once you enter
it and it’s not. The military is what you
make of it. It has a lot of resources as far as
education, health benefits and it helps give
people what we call distance and direction.
Sentinel: Have you done a tour in Iraq
or Afghanistan?
SJ: Yes. I was in Iraq for 15 months. I
was with the soldiers on the ground in the
first wave with the 3rd Infantry Division
from January 2003 to February 2004.
Sentinel: What did you do there?
SJ: We were a bridging engineer unit. We
built bridges. We had sporadic engagements
with the enemy. Once the fighting subsided,
we went into a humanitarian aid, helping
rebuild schools, the irrigation system, etc.
Sentinel: What were your impressions
of Iraq?
SJ: The first 52 hours of the war, all we
saw was desert. When we talked with people,
it surprised me because you would see them
waving American flags. They would say
“Bush good, Sadaam bad” and probably for
the first six months of the war you would
hear that. While we were in Iraq, we lost a
soldier. His name was Spc. Brandon Tobler.
Sentinel: Do you think you’ll have to
go back to Iraq?
SJ: Honestly, I feel everybody will rotate
back through there at least two or three
times. I look at it as a job. No one signed
the contract for you. You signed it and this
is your job.
Sentinel: How do your children feel
about what you do?
SJ: My kids are 10 years old, 6 years old,
4 years old, and 7 months old. At their age,
they’re proud of whatever I do, but they ask
questions and I’m honest with them. I get
asked constantly, when you go to war, have
you shot a person. My answer to my son is
“I don’t know,” because it’s not like you’re
paying attention to where the bullets are
flying. And I explain to him that war is not
glamorous, but it’s a job that has to be done.
Sentinel: Why did you decide to join up?
SJ: It’s a family tradition. When I first
joined the military, my intent was serve my
country, go to college, do the typical thing.
I’ve actually finished two undergrad’s and
started working on a master’s. The military
helped pay for it. I never had to take out a
student loan.... I never have to worry about
being fired or laid off. The only way you can
get put out of the military is if you mess
up, yourself. If you play by the rules and
regulations, you’ll always have a job.
Sentinel: What are the drawbacks to
being in the Army Reserve?
SJ: People will walk up to me and say
“I hate your president.” My response is, if
you’re living here in America, not only is he
my president, he’s your president. The only
real drawback is it cuts into family time.
Sometimes you’ll miss out on your baby
taking the first steps or saying the first word.
The other side to it is that you know that
you’re actually providing not only for your
family, but for over 30 million people.
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Sentinel: Is there anything else you’d
like to add?
SJ: Yes. A lot of people may get mad,
but I think America needs to go to making
it mandatory for people, male and female,
black, white, rich or poor to serve in the
military. It will lower the crime rate. A lot
of people who are committing crimes start
as juveniles because they don’t have any
direction. You’ll give people the guidance
that they truly need.
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‘Night of a Thousand Stars’
Beauty conquers fear for children in Baghdad hospital
Excerpted from the book Night of a Thousand Stars by Joel Preston Smith
At 11:30 p.m. on the night of Jan.
17, 1991, the first Tomahawk missile fired
in the Gulf War left its launch platform
aboard the U.S.S. San Jacinto in the Red
Sea. The missile rose eastward, crossed the
Saudi Arabian desert, and then descended,
roughly one hour and 600 miles later, on
the city of Baghdad.
The Tomahawk was soon joined by more
than 100 cruise missiles from seven U.S.
warships in the Persian Gulf, including two
nuclear-powered submarines. The rockets
streaked into the city shortly before 1 a.m.,
as air-raid sirens and thunderous explosions
shook Iraqis from sleep. The bombers –
Kuwaiti, French, U.S. and British – followed.
At Sadaam Pediatric Hospital, in the
second-floor cancer ward, children who were
able climbed from their beds and gathered
at the windows, screaming. Rasmeyah Abdul
Saadah ran from the nurse’s station and
found them in tears.
“What’s the matter?” she shouted,
rushing to the window.
Rasmeyah Abdul
Saadah comforts
a dying child at
Sadaam Pediatric
Hospital, Baghdad,
Iraq. Jan. 29, 2003
PHOTO BY JOEL PRESTON SMITH
“Bombs are falling on the city,” the
children cried. They pointed to the distant,
but growing fires. “We will be killed!”
That was nearly 12 years ago, but
Rasmeyah says she remembers it – the redand-green glowing sky, the plumes of the
rockets racing overhead, and the stricken,
pleading faces of the children – as if it were
yesterday. It may as well have been yesterday.
It’s late February now, the year is 2003,
and the U.S. is again threatening to bomb
Baghdad.
What could she say? Would the truth
have eased their suffering?
“I told them,” she explains, “Don’t be
silly, those are not missiles. They are falling
stars.”
And it was true. Where, only moments
before, missiles and bombs rained over the
city, the sky was now filled with stars that
fell glittering to earth.
Can’t you see them? They turn to the
windows, at first doubtful, but the beauty of
it overwhelms them. They can hardly believe
their eyes. The stars are so near at hand, so
lovely, so radiant, so golden.
They gleam as diamonds, as emeralds,
as pearls. They’re really just specks of dust,
but they outshine all the fixed stars in the
universe. Their lives are fragile, momentary,
and glorious. It’s their passing, so near at
hand, that makes them burn so brightly.
Close your eyes for even the briefest instant
and you’ve missed it. So you elbow for a
better view, maybe more roughly than you
should, but it hardly matters, since everyone
else is elbowing, too. You stand on your toes,
the better to see. You point out the ones that
burn brightest. You call out to the others,
hoping they’ll like yours best. There’s one!
And over there another! And more still,
falling from the east, from the west, from
everywhere. They come and come and
come.
It’s exhausting, trying to catch them
early, when they’re just pinpoints, and follow
them all the way to where they burn out
under the horizon. Every few seconds there’s
a new one. You can hardly count them, and
always there’s more. It’s too much. It’s more
than you can bear. You grow tired. Your legs
are tired. Your arms ache. Your throat hurts
from so much shouting. Your eyes burn. It’s
hard to keep them open. You can’t watch
anymore, you want to lie down, you have
to sleep, you’re so tired, but you are happy.
Even when you close your eyes, you will see
them still. You will follow them into the sky,
even in your sleep.
“In all your life,” Rasmeyeh told the
children as she tucked them into bed, “you
will never see a night as beautiful as this.”
30
Arts
& Culture
North Portland Jazz Trumpeter
Farnell Newton mixes jazz, hip hop, Latin
By Laura Hutton
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North Portland trumpeter and
composer Farnell Newton is not afraid to
break boundaries with his music. His tunes
are a smooth fusion of jazz and hip hop,
Latin, and soul. His new album, The Farnell
Newton Marcus Reynolds Quintet’s “Sense of
Direction,” is a mesh of traditional jazz and
Latin music. With influences that span from
Frank Zappa to Lifesavas, Newton’s music is
sure catch hold of those with eclectic ears.
Newton, 29, may be young, but his
experience in the jazz world spans time
and place. Born in Florida, Newton studied
music at the High School of Creative and
Performing Arts in Philadelphia before
attending the Denver School of the Arts and
then the Oberlin Conservatory of Music
in Ohio. He has performed with Aretha
Franklin, James Moody, and Hugh Ragin.
Newton moved to Portland six years ago,
settling in North Portland two years later.
“I am not moving out of North
Portland,” Newton proclaims. He says since
moving to North Portland his music has
evolved in ways specific to the area.
“Since moving to Portland I am more
of a community person,” Newton says,
“recycling, working with groups to better
the community. So my music is becoming
[more] personal to the listener than just
another person recording and playing a
trumpet, say, from Seattle.”
The Northwest music scene is unique,
Newton says, because it is more homegrown
and musicians rely much more on word-ofmouth communication for exposure.
Moving
to
Portland
brought
Newton exposure to many Northwest
jazz clubs, including the Blue Monk and
Jimmy Mak’s. Playing such clubs has
inspired Newton to strive to someday
open one of his own in North Portland.
Newton has played with other North
Portland musicians, such as bassist Andre
St. James, drummer Charlie Doggett, and
Douglas “Giovanni” Cruz. He also jams with
Mel Brown, Thara Memory and Cuban/
Salsa bands Afincando, Melao, Cubaneo, and
Cana Son.
“I have found my niche,” Newton says,
“but am always trying to experiment with
different styles of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and
Latin music and performing with different
musicians. I just finished a jazz album now
but I want to do a more urban soul/jazz
album and next maybe something more
acoustic. You never know!”
Farnell Newton will be performing at Mississippi
Studios on May 19 at 9 pm. He will also play
shows at the Tom McCall Waterfront and
Blue Monk On Belmont this month. For more
information on Newton’s music and a complete
listing of shows, www.farnellnewton.com.
Blow your brains out baby! Farnell Newton, from
his most recent album “Sense of Direction.”
Chic Chicks
North Portland’s yardbird community eats as well as owners, pays back in eggs
By Elizabeth Fuller
Like many other urban chickens, Holly
Howard’s flock enjoys a more diverse and
exciting diet than farm-raised birds could
imagine.
“Today my chickens enjoyed last night’s
leftovers -- a spinach-artichoke dip breakfast,”
said Howard with pleasure.
Urban chickens have clucked their way
into North Portlanders’ homes and hearts
over the past few years, as more people
discover the benefits and joys chickens, and
fresh eggs, bring to daily life.
“It’s a way of having sustainable living,
of bringing the farm to the city,” said Megan
Twilegar, owner of Pistils Nursery.
“I like the sounds of chickens,” Howard
said. “They have a morning and evening song.
They’re very communicative.” She started
raising chickens in 1974 while looking for a
way to give healthy eggs to her children.
Anne Mueller, a Northeast Portland
resident and chicken fancier, gets a kick out
Our Esteemed Editor Will Crow, with his wife Kate and their delicious little friends. Raising chickens: hobby,
obession or lunch? PHOTO BY DAVE SHARP
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Set Sail on a Sound Wave
Michael Newmanʼs Sunny Tunes
Cloudy day? Catch a ride on The Sun
Boat.
“The Sun Boat specializes in
interpretations,” says Michael Newman, sole
member of local band, “and my repertoire
contains over a hundred songs so I’m never
left speechless.”
First trained on the drums, Newman
now generally performs with a piano, and
describes his music as a combination of
Shoegaze and Nu-Jazz. “Shoegaze is a style of
music playing upon the interactivity of sound
waves. It typically drones or reverberates
a lot,” says Newman. “Musicians playing it
usually close their eyes and put their head
down, appearing to gaze at their shoes.”
A transplant from Arizona who now
tends bar at the Clinton Street Brewing,
Newman says he strives to supplement the
sun’s energy. “The Sun Boat is the product of
my dear love for the sun, a reminder that all of
existence is vibrating and yearning to exist.”
The Sun Boat was a boat that the
Egyptians believed was used to carry the sun
across the sky, giving light to the world.
Not one to shy away from the
unconventional, Newman has performed
at his Grandmother’s retirement home and
intends to play in the back of a pickup as part
of the St. Johns Sentinel float in the St. Johns
Parade on May 13. And for a more regular
venue, catch The Sun Boat at the Mississippi
Pizza Pub at 9:30 pm on May 21.
Newman gets excited by words, and
claims to have “basically given up on
electricity as a musical tool and decided to
focus on the risky intimacy of irreversible
acoustic sound waves.” He continues to
practice daily and recently returned to
recording. “Sound can take so many shapes
and sometimes deserves to be captured,”
continues Newman.
Inspired by the flexibility of life,
Newman hopes to open a “speakeasy-type
café” on N Williams Street this summer,
promoting acoustic music, including jazz
and guest lecturers.
Expect to see The Sun Boat there. “The
most important thing to me regarding my
music is that I entertain,” says Newman. “That
could require that I am a comic, loud, romantic,
philosophical, or just out of control.”
Check out several The Sun Boat original
recordings at www.myspace.com/thesunboat.
The Sun Boat will be performing live May 21 at
the Mississippi Pizza Pub at 9:30 pm.
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disposed chairs to create art for the 2005 St. Johns
Window Project. Come see all the chairs brought
together at the Historic Kenton Firehouse.
Calendar compiled by Laura Hutton
Historic Kenton Firehouse (2209 N Schofield, 503-823-4099,
www.historickenton.com/firehouse).
Jam Night High School Improv Finale
Our Picks:
Obsessives, Enthusiasts, and Aficionados
Monday Night Bike Racing at PIR
May-August—Celebrate with hundreds of other fans
and contestants at the 10th Annual Bike Race at
Portland International Raceway! Improve technique, get a great work-out, and have fun racing
around the 1.9 mile loop racetrack. Top racers
receive gift certificates to Lakeside Bicycles. Racing
starts at 6:15 pm. Road bike and helmet required.
For more information, contact race organizer
Jim Anderson at 503-975-8229 or email [email protected].
Portland International Raceway (1940 N Victory Blvd.,
503-823-RACE, www.portlandraceway.com, www.racemondaynight.com,) $12 novice men and women, $5 women under 18.
$1 off for bikers who take mass transit. Gates open at 5 pm.
May 5—Jam Night High School Improv Finale! Ten
high schools from the Portland area represented
the best in high school improv comedy for the
weekly competitions in April. The top winners for
each week will compete for the final rule of Portland
sketch improv.
Mahalia Jackson Hall (8131 N Denver Ave., 503-735-4184,
[email protected], www.jam-night.com) $5 general, $2
students with ID.
Free Comic Day
St. Johns Booksellers (8622 N Lombard St., 503-283-0032,
[email protected]) 6:30 pm.
Transformed Chairs
May 4-17— Art on the Peninsula Presents Transformed Chairs: A Recycled Art Exhibition. North
Portland artists tackle the chair. Amy Stoner, JD
Perkin, Aren Lawler, Anne Thompson, Roger Williams, and many more artists salvaged broken and
May 10—Shining City Productions and Mississippi Studios present “A Benefit for the Healthy
Oregon Initiative: Affordable & Sustainable Health
Care For All.” Local businesses and musicians will
come together to raise funds for Measure 111, the
Oregon Health Initiative. Local acts Sneakin’ Out,
Pete Krebs, Jen Bernard, Lara Michell, Stephanie
Schneiderman, Kate Power & Steve Einhorn, Jim
Brunberg, Laura Gibson, Shicky Gnarowitz, Anna
Coogan and North 19, Miraflores, Tom Catmull,
Garett Brennan and MC Scott Poole. Fore more
information and tickets, call 503-288-3895 or visit
www.healthyoregon.net.
Mississippi Studios (3939 N Mississippi Ave., 503-288-3895,
www.mississippistudios.com) 21+, $20, 7:30 pm.
Dolly Tea and Me
May 6—Bridge City Comics presents “Free Comic
Day.” Come celebrate the world of illustrated heroes.
Expect fanatics to be lined up for the 11 am kickoff
of Free Comic Day. Peruse comics for all ages and
tastes. From Archie to GI Joe to the Simpsons,
there’s sure to be something to tickle your fancy.
May 20—Fundraiser for Portland Symphony and its
volunteer auxiliary from North Portland/Mock Crest.
Lunch and tea will be provided, along with the history of dolls and a free appraisal of a doll provided
by historian Pat Gaddis. Further appraisals will be
available for $5 each. Antique dolls will also be
available for purchase.
Bridge City Comics (3725 N Mississippi Ave., 503-282-5484,
[email protected], www.bridgecitycomics.com) 11 am.
Peace Lutheran Church (2201 N Portland Blvd., 503-4166328) $20, Noon-4 pm.
Learn How to Be a Classy Drunk
North Portland Tool Library Par-Tah at
White Eagle
St. Johns Scooter Club Meeting
May 3—Come show off your shiny scooter or drool
over that of another. Scooter owners and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to come to the meeting.
Come meet fellow North Portland scooterists. Meeting will discuss upcoming rides and participation in
the St. Johns Parade.
Health Care Benefit Concert and Auction
Take your knowledge of fermentation to another
level, while learning how to get sloshed in style
at Pix Patisserie’s “Flight Night.” May 4—The
Fermented Apple! Calvados & Pommeau (Pommeau de Normandie, Boulard Pays d’Auge Grand
Solage, Apreval Pays d’Auge XO). May 11—Tequila
(Chinaco Anejo, Patron Anejo, Tenoch Anejo).
May 18—Chartreuse-Medicine of the Monks!
(Yellow Chartreuse, Green Chartreuse, Chartreuse
VEP). May 25—Armagnac (De Montal VSOP, De
Montal XO, De Montal Reserve Personelle).
June 1—French Apertifs (Lillet Blanc, Dubbonet,
Pineau de Charentes, Pernod Pastis).
Pix Patisserie (3901 N Williams, 503-282-6539,
[email protected], www.pixpatisserie.com).
McMenamins’s White Eagle Saloon will be hosting a benefit show for the North Portland Tool
Library. The Tool Library is a unique North Portland
institution that lets people ‘check out’ power tools
absolutely free. Event includes three ands, raffle
for McMenamins merchandise, Gotham Taver gift
certificates, and garden decorations.
White Eagle (836 N Russell, www.northportlandlibrary.org),
Free, 5pm to 1am, Live Music at 8pm.
Live Music
Mississippi Studios
May 3—The Liberators, improv. May 6—3 Leg Torso
with Gideon Freudmann. May 7—National Flower
CD Release Show, Megan Slankard. May 12—Kris
Delmhorst CD Release, 7 pm and 10 pm. May 11—
Chuck Pyle. May 12—Kris Delmhorst CD release
show. Delmhorst will play two shows to celebrate
her new album, Strange Conversation. $12/$15 at
ticketweb.com, 7 and 10 pm. May 13—Rachel
Ries with Danny Schmidt, 7:30 pm. Ritchie Young
(of Loch Lomond), Horsefeathers, 10 pm. May
18—Robbie Fulks and Danny Barnes, 7:30 pm.
May 19—Former Portlander Tracy Grammer with
accompanist Jim Henry will play an intimate show
at Mississippi Studio, $20, 10 pm. May 20—Mississ
Improv, 7 pm. Colin Spring, Ian McFeron, Wednesday Warblers, 9:30 pm. May 26—Shelly Rudolph,
7 pm. Amelia, 9:30 pm.
(3939 N Mississippi Ave., 503-288-3895, www.mississippistudios.com) All shows 21+, doors at 7, shows at 8 unless
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Mississippi Pizza Experimental
Hip Hop Night
May 3—Mississippi Pizza presents Experimental
Hip Hop Night, featuring Sucka Punch, Essential
Ancient, Auditory Sculpture, and Escape From
Keyboard Island.
(3552 N Mississippi Ave., 503-288-3231, www.mississippipizza.com) $5, 8 pm.
Mock Crest Tavern
May 2, 16—Johnnie Ward & Eagle Ridin’ Papas. May 4—KC Murphy Open Mic & Jammin’,
8:30 pm. May 5—Kinzel & Hyde, 9 pm. May 6,
18—Donna Jose & the Side Effects, 9 pm. May
7—Kate Mann. May 9—Reverb Brothers. May
11—Fred Anderson. May 12—Rollie Tussing III, 9
pm. May 13—Southern Cross, 9 pm. May 14—Russell Thomas, 9 pm. May 19—Sneakin’ Out, 9 pm.
May 20—Dakota Bob & the Business Man’s Blues
Band, 9 pm. May 21—Jane & Scott Show. May
23—Nobody’s Sweethearts. May 25—Lee Blake
Open Mic & Jammin’, 8:30 pm. May 26—The New
Iberians, 9 pm. May 27—Blueprints, 9 pm. May
28—Tyler Fortier folk/roc. May 30—NoPoMojo.
White Eagle Saloon (836 N Russell St., 503-282-6810, www.
mcmenamins.com). All shows free, 21+ unless otherwise noted.
Wonder Ballroom
May 5—Ashes to Ashes: Round 3, 7 pm. May
6—Ashes to Ashes: Round 3, 10 pm. May 7—Secret Machines, $10 adv. May 8—Cincinnati-based
Americana musicians Over the Rhine will perform
with special guests Hem, $15, 8 pm. May 14—Mirah & Spectrone International, 8:30 doors, $8, 9
pm show. May 20—POD, Pillar, The Chariot, Maylene & Sons of Disaster, $16.50, doors 6 pm, show
7 pm. May 25—Mogwai, $17, 8 pm. May 26—Gomez, David Ford, $17.50, 8 pm. May 27—Team
Dresch! Libber, Swan Island, $8, 9 pm.
Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell, 503-284-8686, www.
wonderballroom.com). All shows doors one hour before
show, all ages, bar with ID unless otherwise noted.
Boka Marimba Music
May 9—As part of Portland Community College’s
Art Beat 2006, Boka Marimba will perform music
from Zimbabwe at the Cascade Campus.
PCC Cascade Cafeteria (705 N Killingsworth St., 503-2446111, www.pcc.edu) 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
Best of the Northwest Choir Festival
May 11-12—All day choir festival, featuring the best
choirs from 25 northwest schools. The choirs will
perform before a panel of choir judges.
Department of Performing and Fine Arts at the University of
Portland (5000 N Willamette Blvd., 503- 943-7228, www.up.edu)
Live Music Venues
Amnesia Brewery (832 N Beech St., 503-2817708)
Bookies (736 N Lombard St., 503-286-7520)
Gotham Building Tavern (2240 N Interstate Ave.)
Interstate Avenue Bar and Grill (4234 N Interstate
Ave., 503-287-9740)
Porky’s Pub (835 N Lombard St., 503-283-9734)
Portsmouth Club (5264 N Lombard St., 503-2894644)
U&I Tavern (6910 N Interstate Ave., 503-289-3370)
Visual Arts
Eastern Influence
Through May 26—SCRAP presents “Eastern Influence,” a watercolor, fiber, and mixed-media collage
by Candace Clarke at the Keystone Gallery (5018
NE 22nd Ave).
SCRAP (3901 N Williams, 503-294-0769, www.scrapaction.
org, [email protected])
Harmony, Nature, and Human Beings
May 4-June 17—A collection of watercolors by
traditional Chinese artist Ming X Wei. Wei’s paintings focus on nature’s power through images of the
Northwest as well as his native China. Wei mixes
loose brush strokes from both the Xieyi (Southern
school) with the painstaking detail of the Gongbi
(the Northern school). Reception and artist talk to
be held May 25 from 5:30-7 pm.
(3435 N Lombard St., 503-283-5014, www.mockcresttavern.
com) All shows 21+, free, 8 pm unless otherwise noted.
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (5340 N Interstate
Ave., 503-823-4322, [email protected], www.ifcc-arts.
org) Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat Noon-4 pm.
White Eagle Saloon
Open House at Working Artists
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29—Nurses Night Out featuring
music by Griffin, 8 pm. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30—Joe
McMurrian Trio, 8:30 pm. May 3, 17—Songstress
Night hosted by Jasmine Ash and featuring special
guests, 8:30 pm. May 4—Chuck Warda & The
Psyche Wardens, Mars Retriever, $4, 8:30. May
5—Afrodesia, $6, 9:30 pm. May 6—Pampelmoose
Presents: “Migration,” Pura Vida featuring DJ
Joelskol, Ned Folkerth, and DJ Jethro Down, $6,
8:30 pm. May 7, 14, 21, 28—Open Mic/Songwriter Showcase featuring John Vecchiarelli, 7:30
pm sign up, 8 pm music. May 11—2nd Annual
Shaker’s Ball—Parkinson’s Benefit, Rob Barteletti
& The Shadows, Regina Collins & The Casters, $10
students, $20 general, doors at 6:30 pm, show at
7 pm, all ages. May 12—Moonshine Hangover,
$6, 9:30 pm. May 13—Paint & Copter, $6, 9:30
pm. May 18—Cocktail Cabaret, $10, 8 pm. May
19—Jennifer Lynn, $6, 9:30 pm. May 20—Evan
McDonald Band, $6, 9:30 pm. May 24—Cocktail Hour, artists TBA, 8:30 pm. May 25—Last
Thursdays with The Garcia Birthday Band, $4, 8:30
pm. May 26—The Visible Men, $6, 9:30 pm. May
31—Big E & John (of Ashbury Park), $4, 8:30 pm.
—Come celebrate Working Artist’s second anni-
versary. All studios, galleries, and classrooms will be
open to party-goers. Featuring acoustic and audio
entertainment by various artists, including Masmod.
For more information, contact Adrienne Fritze at
(503) 445-1268 or at [email protected].
Carton Service (2211 NW Front Ave. #302, 503-227-6428)
Josey Peterson Memorial Photography Exhibit
May 6—Reception for the Josey Peterson Memorial
Photography Exhibit at Café Xenos (8527 N Lombard St.). Peterson co-founded Blue Moon Camera
in 2001 with her business partner Jake Shivery.
Peterson was killed in a car accident in 2004 a few
weeks shy of her thirtieth birthday. The exhibit will
show a small portion of her work, and any proceeds
will go to benefit local photo programs.
For more information, contact Jake Shivery at Blue Moon
Camera (503-978-0333, [email protected])
Opening Reception May 6 from 7-9 pm, exhibit will show all
throughout May.
Alberta Art Hop
May 20-21—“The Art of Surprise/The Surprise
of Art.” The Seventh Annual Art Hop will feature
open studios, gallery shows, music, art and crafts.
Come “hop” with the artists, clowns, and street
performers of NE Alberta. Last year drew 10,000
participants in the Hop. The Hop extends from NE
Alberta and MLK to NE Alberta and NE 31st. The
Hop features a street parade on Saturday at 3 pm.
Saturday’s entertainment will feature Sneakin’ Out,
Scott Fisher, Ashleigh Flynn and Skip vonKuske.
Sunday watch out for the Vagabond Opera.
For more information, contact Lisa Lepine at (503) 236-6132
or [email protected] or visit www.artonalberta.org.
UP President to Speak at Club
St. Johns Youth Lacrosse Program
May 10—Rev. E William Beauchamp, CSC, will
speak at Multnomah Athletic Club (1849 SW
Salmon) as part of the University’s Alumni Breakfast
Series. His speech is titled, “Blueprint for the Bluff:
Planning Tomorrow’s Campus.”
Local coach and sports director Robert Brucken is
forming the St. Johns Youth Lacrosse Program. For
more information, contact Brucken at 503-235-1120.
For more information, contact John Furey at the University
of Portland (5000 N Willamette Blvd., 503-943-7202, www.
up.edu, [email protected])$15 general, $5 students, 7 am. Open
to the public, reservations required.
May 13—Be sure to place nonperishable foods in a
bag by your mailbox this Saturday. Your letter carrier will deliver all collected food to your local food
bank or pantry. Sponsored by National Association
of Letter Carriers, US Postal Service, United Way,
and Oregon Food Bank.
Dutch House
Good Samaritan Food Bank Fundraiser
(445 NE Holland St., 503-286-0026, www.myspace.com/
dutch_house, [email protected]) 7 pm.
May 19—Spaghetti dinner fundraiser brought
to North Portland by Bethel Lutheran, Messiah
Lutheran, Peace Lutheran and Portsmouth Trinity
Lutheran Churches. Donations of food and cash are
requested to help fight hunger in North Portland.
The spaghetti feed is a follow up to the Fat Tuesday
pancake dinner, which raised $1800 and 450
pounds of food. For more information, contact Jerrie Johnson at (503) 289-5647.
Peace Lutheran Church (2201 N Portland Blvd., 503-416-6328)
Readings
Buckley Center Gallery at University of Portland
(5000 N Willamette Blvd., 503-943-7525, www.
up.edu)
The Fresh Pot (4001 N Mississippi Ave., 503-2848928, www.thefreshpot.com)
In Other Words Books (8 NE Killingsworth St., 503-232-6003,
[email protected], www.inotherwords.org) free, 7 pm.
Madrona Hills Baking Company (5937 N Greeley
Ave., 503-289-7617)
David Oates at St. Johns Booksellers
NorthStar Coffee House (7540 N Interstate Ave.,
503-285-5800)
Bold Sky Café & Studios (3943 N Mississippi Ave.,
503-287-0154, www.bold-sky.com, info@bold-sky.
com)
Community
Mid May-September—Presented by Kaiser Permanente, the market hits Overlook Park at N Fremont
and N Interstate Ave. on Wednesdays 3-7 pm.
May 18—Brian Doyle presents The Grail: A Year
Ambling & Shambling Through an Oregon Vineyard.
Come listen to his search for his own personal Holy
Grail of the best pinot noir in the world a la Sideways.
May 5-6—The touring conference will hit PCC
Cascade. The conference topics will focus on
“Peace and Building” and the military, the media,
economics, and the arts. Featuring keynote speaker
David Smith from the United States Peace Institute,
Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.
peaceandconflictstudies.org.
PCC Cascade (705 N Killingsworth St., 503-244-6111, www.
pcc.edu) $45, $15 student/low income. Limited to 150
registered participants.
Annual Basket Auction
May 6—The Soroptimist International North Portland Club hosts its annual basket auction. The live
auction will featuring light “Cinco de Mayo” lunch
as well as baskets for gardeners, auto buffs, vacationers, chocolate lovers, and more. The Women’s
Opportunity Award will also be presented to PCC
Business student Vialante Vieira.Proceeds to benefit
the club’s service projects including the Women’s
Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, North
Portland Pediatric Clinic, Good Samaritan Food
Bank, and Yolanda House. For more information,
contact Evie Salvo at (503) 285-3239 or email
[email protected].
St Johns Community Center (8427 N Central St) between 11
am and 2 pm. $5 admission. Cash only.
St. Johns Historic Cinema
Downtown St Johns Twin Theatre. Call for current
movie schedule.
(8704 N Lombard St., 503-283-1768, www.stjohnscinema.com)
St. Johns Theatre and Pub
Movies every Wednesday night and Matinees on
weekends. Call for current movie schedule.
May 11-June 10—Radiant Theatre presents Tommy.
Come see the classic rock opera performed in
North Portland. Written by Pete Townsend of The
Who, the Opera tells the story of Tommy Walker’s
life during WWII and his rise to stardom despite
his painful past. Directed by Ravyn Jazper-Hawke,
starring Zac McCoy as Tommy and Tiger Fifer as
The Acid Queen.
Liberty Hall (311 N Ivy, 503-502-8261, www.radianttheatre.
org) $17 advance, $20 week of. Free preview May 10, Thursdays pay what you can. No showing May 19. 8 pm.
DIY
Liberty Hall
Liberty Hall, a community run organization, offers
DIY space. Every Sunday you can come enjoy some
Vegan Sweets, Noon-2 pm. Tuesdays are Yoga
Class with Sasha, 4-6 pm. Thursdays Capoeira
Angola Palmares at 5:30 pm. Saturdays are Yoga
with Anna from 10-11:30 am. Every third Friday
is square dance night, from 8-10 pm. Microcosm
Publishing (www.microcosmpublishing.com) now
operates out of the basement, open every day from
11 am-6 pm.
(8203 N Ivanhoe St., 503-283-8520)
(311 N Ivy St., 503-249-8888, www.liberty-hall.org,[email protected])
Chekhov’s The Sisters
Dutch House
Shot on site at the University of Portland, the film
adapts Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s play into film.
Featuring the talents of Maria Bello, Mary Stuart
Masterson, and Erika Christensen.
May 13—Check out the infamous Dr. Sketchy’s
Anti-Art School (dr-sketchy-pdx.infogami.com), 3-6
pm, $5, including light beverage. May 28—Radical
Movie Night, 7 pm.
Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) $6 general, $4
seniors and children 4-12 and Monday nights general.
(445 NE Holland St., 503-286-0026, www.myspace.com/
dutch_house, [email protected])
[email protected]) free, 7:30 pm.
Brian Doyle at St. Johns Booksellers
Building Cultures of Peace
Every third Sunday of the month is “Radical
Movie Night.”
Tommy
May 31—Come hear David Oates, planners,
developers, and farmers as they discuss the impact
of the Urban Growth Boundary on Portland. David
Oates walked and kayaked the 260 mile Urban
Growth Boundary over a two year period. Oates is a
teacher at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.
Interstate Farmers Market
For more information, contact Kevin McGovney at the Interstate Farmers Market (3500 N Interstate, 503-331-3011,
[email protected], www.interstatefarmersmarket.com)
Call for current schedule.
(3120 N Williams Ave., 503-249-7042, www.angelfire.
com/hi5/creperie3120)
May 5—In Other Words Books presents “Sea
Queens: An Evening of Tales from Commercial Fisherwomen.” The reading will feature Moe Bowstern,
Erin Fristad, and Katherina Audley. The women
combine their experiences in the world of fishing
with a DIY approach to expressing their stories
through writing and self-publishing. The reading is
also a release party for XTRA TUF #5: The Strike
Issue and art show for the issue.
Albina Press/Pacific Switchboard Gallery (4637 N
Albina Ave., 503-282-5214)
Crepe Soleil
Letter Carriers Food Drive
Sea Queens
The following feature local artists on a
monthly basis:
Out to the Movies
Performance
[email protected]) free, 7:30 pm.
Outdoors, Sports, and Recreation
Prananda Yoga
May 6—Discover Yoga, free for new students, 1011 am. Tuesdays-Yoga for Mommas and the little
ones, 10:30-11:45 am. Thursdays 7-8:20 am.
Prananda Yoga (1920 N Kilpatrick St., 503-249-3903, www.
prananda.com)
Walk and Talk With Laura Foster
May 6—Laura Foster presents Portland Hill Walks:
Twenty Explorations in Parks and Neighborhoods.
Brought to you by the good folks at St Johns Booksellers. Foster will discuss her book and offer a brief
tour of the St. Johns walks (#20 in her book).
[email protected]) free, 3 pm.
Girls Basketball Camp
Got an up and coming pro-baller? Jim Sollar hosts a
Girls Basketball Camp at the University of Portland
for the end of June. June 26-29—grades 3-8. June
23-25—grades 9-12.
For more information, contact Sarah Keeler at the University of Portland (503-943-7736, [email protected]) Day Camp
$175, Elite Camp $100 for commuters, $200 for overnight.
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St. Johns 2006 Pin
On Saturday, May 13, St. Johns will
welcome its 44th annual parade. While not
directly affiliated with the Rose Festival,
the parade is usually the first time the
Ambassador Court, comprised of one
student representing each of the City’s eight
high schools is seen together, and typically
kicks off the festival season with a bang.
Barbara Parmelee, parade organizer
and resident of 36 years, reflects on the event
fondly, “The kids and I used to go out to the
parade and sit on the sidewalk and get our
first sunburn of the year.”
The parade begins at noon at N Burr
and N Lombard Streets and works its way
to the St. Johns Community Center over
the course of two hours. This year, 90-plus
entrants are expected, ranging from clowns
to churches.
State Sen. Margaret Carter has attended
at least 20 of St. Johns’ parades since her initial
election in 1984 and this year she’s agreed to
serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.
“I’m very excited about participating,”
Carter said. “It brings together people from
all across our city to be a part of St. Johns.”
was one of parade’s founders.
“It’s a great event,” says Leveton. “But
it doesn’t impact me one way or the other.
Maybe it helps the restaurants.”
Or maybe not...
Jamie Noehren moved his restaurant
from Mt. Tabor to St. Johns eight and a half
years ago. The John Street Cafe is generally
regarded as the most upscale restaurant in
the area, yet Noehren says parade day is no
bonus for his business.
“I think it’s a fantastic parade, but it
doesn’t bring business in,” Noehren said. “It
might help the shops more.”
Historically the parade has had satellite
events spun off around it, including square
dancing in the plaza, music in the US
Bank parking lot, a carnival, and an artisan
market.
“The lack of activity [in the district] has
hurt,” says Boehm. Boehm and others point
to last fall’s St. Johns Bridge Celebration and
last December’s St. Johns Posada as recent
events that have brought people downtown
and had a positive impact for local shops.
BBQ AND CLASS CAR EVENT
In addition to the parade, Big Kahuna
BBQ at 8221 N Lombard will be open all day
with family-friendly barbeque cooking and
judging classes outside in the parking lot.
Owner Gary Herrera is bringing in barbecue
connoisseur Paul Kirk to lead classes.
Big Kahuna will team up with Rose City
PARADE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
PARADE GREAT, BUSINESS NOT SO GOOD
Every year thousands flock to St. Johns
to see the parade but few rarely stay in the
area once the procession is done. That’s been
an issue that has bedeviled organizers and
merchants in the area’s uptown shopping
district.
“Business
districts across the city
are always looking for a way to showcase
themselves,” says current St. Johns Booster
President Gary Boehm. “Here we have an event
with thousands of people, but an hour after the
parade is over St. Johns is a ghost town.”
The Man Shop has been uptown for 65
years. Bob Leveton has been manning the
counter for almost 50 of them. His father
This perception is not lost on parade
organizers. But at the moment the parade
is a mammoth undertaking for the small
core of community folks who put countless
hours into each year’s event.
Barbara Legg is head volunteer of this
year’s parade. Legg has been involved for 12
years. She says it takes about 40 volunteers
to plan the event and twice that for the
event day itself. Currently the parade is an
all-volunteer event. Grants from the Metro
regional government have helped to fund
the parade along with money generated
from the sale of specialty parade pins.
This year the parade filed to become
a non-profit status which help with fund
raising. Legg hopes the parade will eventually
transform into a daylong function.
This year a carnival approached the
parade committee in hopes of putting on an
event, but no available space could be found.
Up until 2003 a carnival had operated in
front of James John Elementary School.
School officials felt the event conflicted with
the interests of the school and the carvinal
was discontinued.
Whether community activists and local
business get together more in the future
the events remains a remarkable feat of
community spirit.
“There is no charge,” Legg said. “Anyone
can be in the parade.”
Chevrolet to create a larger event, possibly
with classic cars on site at Rose City. All
will be open to the public, with plenty of
barbecue to feast on.
For information on volunteer opportunities,
contact Barbara Legg at (503) 283-1175, parade
applications, available at the St Johns Libary, or
Burgerville . To register for barbecue classes, call
Greg Zinn at (503) 692-5518.
MAP ROUTE AND TIMES
The St. Johns Parade will begin
flowing down Lombard Ave. at noon on
Saturday, May 13th and will continue
until 1:30-2:00pm.
The staging area for the parade
is located on the streets surrounding
Roosevelt High School: Polk, Ida, Smith
and Lombard. At noon, the parade
participants will be led by a Boy Scout
Troop and honor guard down Ida,
turning right onto Lombard Avenue.
The parade will then turn right on New
York Avenue and eventually end at the St.
Johns Community Center.
For the few who do not plan to
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travel route should be considered.
Entering a float in the parade is free.
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Help Your Offspring Become
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By Dave Trabucco of Edward Jones
To become a good saver and investor,
you probably had to learn some hard lessons
along the way. Wouldn’t you like to save your
children or grandchildren those troubles?
You can — by teaching them, early on, about
the basics and benefits of investing.
Here are a few ideas for getting young
investors off to a good start:
• Suggest a savings strategy. If you give
young children an allowance, suggest that
they divided it into two pools — “saving”
and “spending.” And if they earn money
babysitting or mowing lawns, offer to match
whatever they put in to a savings account.
They will be pleased to see how their balance
grows, and, hopefully, they will be motivated
to keep putting more in.
• Make “stock-picking” fun. A lot of
adults believe their children or grandchildren
would not be interested in something as
“grown-up” as the stock market. But that’s
just not true: Kids are often fascinated by the
idea of owning shares of a company. And
the more they understand about owning
stocks, the more interested they become. So,
consider playing a family “stock-picking”
game. Have everyone in your family choose
a stock to follow for a month or so. At the
end of that time, award a small prize to the
person whose stock has done the best. You
also may want to add some “qualitative
analysis” by examining the different factors
that may have caused the winning stock to
outperform the rest. Keep all explanations
fairly simple, but don’t underestimate your
children’s ability to grasp fairly sophisticated
concepts. Children love to learn — and
they’re often better at it than adults.
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willing to bear for their four-legged friends.
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money on their dogs is a little fanatical,”
Marie said.
Marie, a self-professed dog fanatic,
owns two of her own. Iaunna and Morgan
are both friendly Black Labradors. Iaunna
is a trained therapy dog, giving her the right
to visit any five-star restaurant, plane, or
hospital that she pleases. Her certification,
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great imitators — so if you show them how
you are saving and investing for the future,
it’s likely to leave a strong impression. Let
them know when you’ve reached a particular
savings/investment goal — enough money
for a new car, for example. Show them the
statements for the accounts in which you are
investing for their college education. Make
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stock-picking game and actually give shares
of stock to your kids. Try to find companies
that make products with which your children
are familiar — provided, of course, that the
stocks are of high quality and have good
prospects. When you do give stocks to your
kids, be aware of the “kiddie tax.” According
to the kiddie tax rules for 2006, the first $850
in unearned income — interest, dividends
and capital gains — is tax-free, and the next
$850 is taxed at the child’s tax rate, which is
typically 10%, or 5% for long-term capital
gains. If your child has unearned income of
more than $1,700, he or she will be taxed at
the rate that would apply to you if this money
were added to your taxable income. Children
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Solutions exist for insomnia
By Barbara Rush
Turn on the television or radio, even flip
through a magazine, and you cannot help
notice advertisements touting the latest aid
for chronic sleep problems. Some products
are available over the counter, while others
are dispensed by prescription only. Either
way, it definitely highlights the need for
more fulfilling, regular and restful sleep.
Whether you have a problem falling
asleep or you just can’t stay asleep, insomnia
plagues many people – more than 70 million
Americans. All of this lost sleep can be
frustrating for those afflicted with it and
contribute to problems with productivity
not just at home but on the job also.
Sleep-deprived Americans end up costing
our economy billions – yes, billions – of
dollars in many areas, including decreased
performance and concentration, injuries,
and accidents. Even individual body systems
like our nervous and immune systems can be
compromised, leading to a myriad of health
issues all due to the ravages of insomnia. To
compound the issue, not everyone taking
sleep aids for chronic sleep problems are
getting the relief they want.
Insomnia is usually just one symptom
that belongs to a larger issue. If we know
the underlying reason for the sleep problem,
it can be treated and solved easier. Worry,
hormonal
imbalances,
environmental
sensitivities, addiction, even depression can
include insomnia as part of their picture. If
you are not sure why you are experiencing
sleep problems, consult a physician for more
answers.
So what else can be done about
insomnia? There are alternatives to the
pharmaceuticals that might help those with
this problem. One approach that relies more
on natural methods is complementary and
alternative medicine, sometimes referred to as
contemporary medicine. The common trend
now is to not just medicate a problem, but
rather to treat the root cause. Acupuncture
is one therapy that has documented results
for this problem. An acupuncturist can
determine the cause of the imbalance. It
may be as simple as determining an excess
or deficient condition or something more
in-depth. Studies have demonstrated that
acupuncture and sometimes Chinese herbal
therapy can make a big difference in patients
with insomnia.
Seeing a naturopathic physician can also
prove helpful. They can uncover whether
your food, drink, dietary supplements or
medications could be the culprit. Everything
that goes into your body and mind will
affect your sleep. So meditation, relaxation,
deep breathing, exercise, even balancing the
blood-brain chemistry can help resolve this
chronic sleep issue.
Insomnia is a problem that can be long
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Park Party
May 24 party will celebrate renovations to Trenton Park
By Chelsia Rice
Tucked between the streets of N Hamlin
and N Trenton is a little neighborhood park
that has recently undergone some big changes.
The addition of a new play feature, an ADAaccessible path, trees and a few benches are
bringing new life to Trenton Park.
Because the playground equipment was
outdated and did not meet current code,
Portland Parks & Recreation, along with the
Portland Development Commission, made
Trenton Park’s renovation a priority.
The play area was relocated within the
park to help provide better ADA accessibility.
As well, its new location was selected so that
construction wouldn’t impact existing trees.
Further away from traffic than its previous
location, the playground is now more visible
and has less tree cover to block it from view
and light.
Portland Parks & Recreation and the
Portland Development Commission are
throwing a party to help celebrate the
renovations and all the neighbors are invited
to drop by for live music and snacks.
Trenton Park, Wednesday, May 24, 6-8 p.m.
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It started with a simple idea. Sarah
Schuh wanted to transform a barren side yard
into a place where something would grow.
Now, what was once a slab of gravel and
weeds is a neighborhood garden providing a
cornucopia of fruits and vegetables.
Portland has had a thriving scene of
community gardens for years. Since 1975, the
City has sponsored a program through the
Bureau of Parks and Recreation to promote
community gardening. In North Portland,
there are volunteer-run efforts such as the
Portsmouth and Beech community gardens.
Schuh’s little garden on N Knowles Street,
however, was almost entirely the result of her
own hard work.
When Schuh first moved into her home
in Arbor Lodge almost four years ago, she
had only the faintest idea of what could be
done with the yard adjacent her home.
“I’ve never been a successful gardener,”
said Schuh. “All I had was a barren lot where
even grass didn’t grow.”
With the help of her boyfriend (now
husband) John and neighbor Ed Doell, she
set about tearing up and tilling the plot on
the side of her home.
“People definitely thought I was nuts,”
said Schuh.
Doell, her 84-year-old neighbor, has
provided much of the help on the project.
For the first year, the pair enthusiastically
teamed up for the majority of work on the
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as a farmer and gardener has helped make
the garden a success.
By August of the first year, the small plot
was blooming with an enormous amount
of produce. The garden quickly became
a focal point for residents of the Arbor
Lodge neighborhood throughout the balmy
summer months. Children played in and
around the head-high stalks of corn. Curious
neighbors visited during summertime block
parties to view the huge pumpkins growing
at the site.
“It definitely became Grand Central for
the block,” said Schuh.
The crops grown have come to include
everything from tomatoes and cucumbers to
Walla Walla onions and cauliflower. Fresh
basil and red potatoes are made available
to friends and neighbors up and down N
Knowles Street.
“Everyone in the neighborhood has
enjoyed watching it grow,” said Schuh.
Now in the third year of the garden,
Schuh hopes this summer more neighbors
will be able maintain the project by helping
with weeding and spreading manure.
“This year is probably the first year
we’re making the garden for everyone to
contribute.”
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Freddie’s Fix-up
Peninsula store in St. Johns gets
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If you’ve been to the Peninsula
Fred Meyer lately, you may have noticed
some changes taking place. In fact, since
renovations to the store began on April 10, it
would be impossible not to notice.
From the construction fencing outside
on the north corner, to the portable white
tent gleaming in the sun near the west
entrance, it is easy to see that something big
is happening to the 44-year-old store. Big
things are bound to happen when a store as
large as Fred Meyer undertakes a $10 million
renovation.
“These changes will be of great benefit
to customers,” said store director George
Hetu.
Of all the major changes taking place,
the one Hetu is most proud of is the new
outdoor gardening center. The center will
be located along the entire south end of the
building and will be both covered and open
air. It will have plants, fertilizer, pots and
anything else for those with a green thumb.
A new Starbucks is being added next to
the new main entrance located at the NW
corner of the building. It will be a mediumsized shop with an eight-person staff. The
café should open midyear. The renovation
will include a new deli, pharmacy, and the
other departments. The store will grow by
a total of 5,000 square feet, and the layout
inside will be getting a complete overhaul.
The deli section will be greatly expanded,
from 20 seats to 56, and will be located on
the northwest corner. The pharmacy will
grow to include a comfortable waiting area,
a private area for consultation and a place to
get flu shots. And for all those recyclers out
there, the bottle return section will be moved
outside to the north end of the parking lot.
The departments will also get shuffled:
the produce section will move from the
south end of the building to the north end,
electronics from the back of the store to
the front near the west entrance. All of the
departments will have grown in size when
the renovation is complete, and frozen foods
will have doubled.
There will be a casualty due to the
changes: the apparel section will be lost,
except for cosmetics and basics such as
socks and underwear. George feels that the
improvements will be so great that people
will understand why the sacrifice was made.
In the meantime the store will remain
open as it always is, with large yellow signs
to keep customers aware of the temporary
homes of some departments. Hetu has
posted the construction plans for the new
store so customers can see exactly what is
going on. The new deli, pharmacy, produce,
and electronics sections will be open
sometime in the middle of this year, and the
grand opening will take place in November,
when a newer, bigger, better Fred Meyer will
be presented to the people of St. Johns.
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Love and a Squeeze Box
Lost girl, found accordion create Vagabond Opera
By Eva Hershaw
Initially it was despair and heartache that
led Eric Stern to his accordion. Recovering from
a recent breakup, Stern walked into a pawn
shop in Philadelphia hoping to take his mind
off of his ex-girlfriend. That’s when he first
picked up the instrument that would change
his life and lead him to create the Vagabond
Opera, a Portland-based variety show that
blends musical styles from around the world.
Born in Philadelphia to an artistic
family, Stern always received encouragement
from his parents to pursue his musical
talents. As a teenager he was involved in a
Philadelphia opera company where he had
the opportunity to learn from and sing with
professionals. “It’s a powerful thing to be
able to use your voice,” he explains, “and
even more powerful as a young man or boy
who is told that they shouldn’t be singing.”
After dropping out of Temple University
and spending time with a gardener on the
outskirts of Paris, Stern headed west on a
five-month-long road trip. “My arriving
in Portland was somewhat serendipitous,”
explains Stern. “We kind of just ran out of
gas in Portland.”
Fresh in the big city, Stern played
his accordion on the streets of Portland,
busking money to pay his rent. It was on the
street that he was “discovered,” so to speak,
by Brenda Erickson, a cello player, when she
heard Stern play and quickly plugged him
into the musical community in Portland.
“Brenda was able to look through the fact
that I was playing on the street and could
hear whatever it was...maybe I was playing
brilliantly that day, I don’t know.” Other
musicians who would later go on to form the
Vagabond Opera, including Robin Jackson
and Jason Flores, then began to gel around
Stern and Erickson.
A broken heart mended, his musical
talents rechannelled through a new
instrument, and now connected to a
musical community, so the Vagabond Opera
emerged—a band that infuses klezmerbased jazz, belly dancing music with
Eastern European influences, and opera.
It is indisputably original music that will,
as Stern explained, “expand your musical
vocabulary.”
The eclectic mix of sounds combined
with the band’s 19th century meets punk
rock costumes make the Vagabond Opera
performances an otherworldly experience. “I
think we take what we want from music that
moves us. Arabic, Yiddish,” explains Stern.
“Omar Faruk Tekbilek said once ‘The world
is a musical palette, and limiting the musical
influences that a musician can use is like telling
an artist that he can’t use a certain color.’”
For information www.vagabondopera.com or
call (503) 331-8544. Next preformance on May
21 at 4pm at Alberta Art Hop, for other dates
and show times check website.
Eric Stern, portrait of an artist. PHOTO BY EVA HERSHAW
Money for Nothing
Albina Weed and Seed extends opportunities for safety grants
By Will Crow
Albina Weed and Seed, a federally
funded community revitalization group, still
has about $7,500 available for public safety
mini-grants for its 11 neighborhoods.
Megan Jolly, site coordinator, said
there is no longer a deadline for submitting
proposals for grants. The deadlines, Jolly
said, were more trouble than they were worth,
often causing problems for applicants.
“Now we can better respond to
community needs,” she said.
The one-time grants of up to $500
are intended for safety-related projects.
Applicants must reside, attend school or
otherwise be involved in one of the following
neighborhoods: Arbor Lodge, Boise,
Eliot, Humboldt, Kenton, King, Overlook,
Piedmont, Sabin, Vernon, and Woodlawn.
The group encourages applicants to work
with the City’s neighborhood associations to
develop proposals.
Weed and Seed sites are funded in part
through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Their mission is to “weed out” crime and
other livability problems in neighborhoods
and to “seed” them with positive resources.
Albina Weed and Seed funds have been
used to improve lighting at Iris Court, to
provide bicycles for the North Precinct, for
gang-prevention outreach projects, and for
a number of improvements to the North/
Northeast Community Court.
Applications are available at the Police Activities
League office at 424 NE Killingsworth or on
line at www.weedandseedoregon.org. Emailed
submissions are preferred. For more information,
call Megan Jolly at (503) 823-2098.
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The words on the old-fashioned red
storefront on N Interstate read simply “Boats,
Planes, Trains.” Inside, lovingly handcrafted
replicas of planes, including a World War IIera P-51 Mustang, hang from the ceiling. The
walls are lined with everything from models
of a ’69 Chevelle to 17th-century warships.
It’s all part of the world of Ted Meyer.
As the owner and proprietor of Ted’s
Hobbies Unlimited for the past 13 years, he’s
turned his lifetime passion for building and
flying into a business serving hobbyists of
all stripes. The 51-year-old Meyer has been
fascinated with models since he was a child
growing up in Washington County.
While the remote-control planes and
cars that make up most of Meyer’s business
can run upwards of $200, Hobbies Unlimited
carries parts and supplies for everything
from miniature model trains to build-yourown rocket kits.
The store has sold more electric planes
and helicopters recently, which allow casual
pilots to experience the fun of flying them
without the steep learning curve of the highend vehicles. The more elaborate radiocontrolled planes, with wingspans of up to
four feet, can be as difficult to fly as real ones.
“What they say is, landing is the hardest
maneuver – and it is required,” said Meyer.
Before owning the shop, Meyer’s past
exploits included a brief stint as an Air Force
pilot in the 1970s, before “the darn war
ended and they had to let me go.”
“I’ve flown Air Force jets, and models
can be much harder,” remarked Meyer.
After a career building boats for 10 years,
a wrist injury forced him to change direction.
He approached the previous owner of the
hobby shop with an inquiry on where would
be the best place to open a hobby shop.
“And he replied, ‘Why not buy this
one?’” said Meyer.
Even as the neighborhood has changed
with urban renewal efforts and light rail
on N Interstate, the shop has seen business
remain steady. While the construction on
the MAX slowed business at the shop, now
the store gets customers right off the train.
On a typical day the jovial, mustachioed
Meyer helps meet the needs of a variety
of avid hobbyists, many of them return
customers.
One customer purchasing a rare engine
part for his plane spoke excitedly of his
newest creation.
“I usually get about three to four flights
out of it before I try to get it inverted,” said
the man.
“I usually don’t even try that,” replied
Meyer.
“You’ve got some obscure models over
there,” said another customer. “You ever get a
Volkswagen Sirocco?” Meyer wasn’t sure but
said he could look it up.
The business plans to branch out to
the Internet with a website in the next few
months. Meyers said he’s always happy to
help others share his passion.
“I don’t try to really follow the market,”
said Meyer. “I just try to get what people
want. I’m happy just as long as I have time
to play with my toys.”
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We’re Moving!
As of May 1, 2006, the Portland Community College Community
Outreach Partnership Center at Goalpost is moving to New Columbia.
Our new location is:
PCC Community Outreach Partnership Center
Lifelong Learning Center
4610 N. Trenton Street
Portland, OR 97203
We will continue to offer advising services, small business workshops, ESL classes and connections to other opportunities at
Portland Community College.
Stop by and say hello!
Trail
Closure
Work on pipe temporarily closes trail near Columbia Slough
By Terra Chapek
North Portlanders with a passion for
trailblazing will be one path short this summer.
Due to construction on an underground
sewer pipe, the Peninsula Crossing Trail will
be closed at least until September, said Linc
Mann, spokesperson for the City’s Bureau of
Environmental Services.
Mann said a steel lining will be installed
in the 102-inch pipe that carries treated
wastewater from the Columbia Boulevard
Wastewater Treatment Plant at 5001 N
Columbia Blvd. to the Columbia River.
“(The pipe) is just showing some wear
and tear and needs to be repaired,” Mann said.
Intermittent trail closures occurred
throughout April. In May the trail will be
SCHOOLS
From page 2
“Enrollment right now is down in the
Young Men’s Academy, under our goal of
25 students for this first year,” admits the
district’s Mark Davalos, the organizing head
of that school. He’s querying focus groups
and consulting with local corporations “to
market and help further the development of
the academy’s identity.” In short, apparently
the district sees that it must position and
brand this academy in ways that make
compelling sense to parents and students.
PPS’s Aurora Lora, on the other hand,
says that in developing the Young Women’s
Academy, she’s focusing more on “creating a
solid program.”
That’s not the only difference in how the
two single-gender academies are emerging.
For the Young Women’s Academy, the PPS
website lists a raft of information meetings
and a detailed brochure. The Academy
of Young Men has none of these online
resources.
completely closed from the Columbia Slough
Bridge to Old Marine Drive. Closing part of
the 3.5-mile, multi-use trail, which crosses
the North Portland peninsula, disrupts offroad access to the river.
“It’s a very popular trail to the North
Portland residents,” said Bob Bothman, trail
advocate and vice president of the 40-Mile
Loop Land Trust. The trail is part of the
40-Mile Loop Plan and will one day extend
from its beginning at North Carey Boulevard
with the Cathedral Park Trail Head under St.
Johns Bridge.
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Will the single-gender academies be
sufficiently organized and have adequate
enrollment to open in September? Both
organizers give an enthusiastic yes -- but Lora
adds that if, by the end of May, at least the
girls academy doesn’t reach its enrollment
goal of 20, it will go back to the drawing
board, receive a year’s worth of planning
and development, and roll out again for the
2007-2008 school year.
SCHOOL NAMES MATTER
If the district and the Design Team have
their way, says Davalos, the name “Jefferson
High School” will be brought back from the
dead. You may recall that, two years ago, JHS
was technically replaced by the bulky and
euphemistic “School of Pride: Preparatory
Academy” (grades 9-10) and “School of
Champions: Middle College for Advanced
Studies” (grades 11-12). I cannot imagine
who would not be pleased by a return to the
school’s traditional name.
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Land Plan
May 6 land use workshop full,but City plans another
By Amy Birmingham
With land use becoming a hot topic
throughout Portland neighborhoods, it is
no wonder that the “ABC’s of Land Use,”
a workshop coordinated by the Office of
Neighborhood Involvement (ONI) and
scheduled for Saturday, May 6, has already
reached maximum capacity.
The workshop is being conducted in
order to help communities better understand
the City’s land use and development review
processes. The “ABC’s of Land Use” will
enable community members to be better
informed about land use issues in their
areas. This is an important workshop for
neighborhood and business land use and
transportation activists, as well as anyone
interested in the City’s land use decisionmaking processes.
The workshop will teach participants
how to decipher the various components of
land use and planning procedures beginning
with a brief overview of how state, Metro
and City land use goals and policies are
organized. An explanation of Land Use
Reviews, the difference between Type I, II,
IIx and III applications, and how to read
and respond to a land use notice are among
the other topics that will be covered in the
workshop.
There is a chance of additional space
being added to this workshop, and ONI
is planning a second workshop for those
interested in learning more about these
processes.
For more information, contact Nickole Cheron
at (503) 823-2036; email nickole.cheron@ci.
portland.or.us.
To Market, To Market
Farmers market returns to same
location on N Interstate Avenue
By Derek Long
While many of those living in urban
areas are forced to purchase produce at
chain supermarkets, Portland residents
throughout the summer months are able to
buy fresh fruits and vegetables straight from
the source. And for the second year, Overlook
Park will be the location of North Portland’s
own place to cut out the middleman.
The Interstate Farmers Market will
return to the Kaiser Permanente campus
adjacent to Overlook Park on May 10.
Vendors will sell goods including cut flowers,
local produce, meat, and artisan cheeses. All
of the local Oregon and Washington farmers
who participated in last year’s market will
return, along with additional growers.
“We’re blessed to have all the vendors
back that were on board with us last year,”
said market manager, Kevin McGovney.
McGovney landed the position managing
the market last year after 10 years working
locally as a chef.
Changes this year include ready-to-eat
meals served up by local restaurants.
“We’re trying to make the market a
dinner destination, so people can have a
picnic at the park,” said McGovney.
The summer market will feature
Mexican cuisine from ¿Por Que No?, ribs
from My Brother’s Barbeque, and coffee from
the Blue Gardenia Bakery on N Mississippi.
The Kaiser Permanente location
provides ample parking and a convenient
MAX stop for visitors. According to
McGovney, it’s also what distinguishes the
market from the numerous others in the
Portland region.
“Our biggest distinction is the focus on
healthy living,” said McGovney. “With Kaiser
Permanente as our sponsor, you’ll be able to
come to the farmers’ market and learn more
about antioxidants and the health benefits of
various plants.”
In addition, the market will feature a
rotating spot for local non-profits, such as
the North Portland Tool Library. McGovney
said the focus will be on organizations from
the surrounding neighborhoods.
“Our emphasis first and foremost is on
North Portland.”
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Monkey, Tiger, Snake and Crane
Poekoelan camp merges health, self-esteem and safety
By Christopher Knott
This summer, kids with an eye for the
extreme have something to get excited about.
The Tulen Center in St. Johns is putting a
new twist on the stale day-camp routine.
Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen is a martial art
form that began in Indonesia and has since
migrated to our corner of the world. For over
a year the folks at the Tulen Center have been
teaching the art form to North Portlanders.
Beginning in July, the Tulen Center will
host a martial arts summer day camp. The
goal is to offer a variety of activities that
create a safe and fun environment for kids
to learn the art of Poekoelan Tulen. The
form is based on four animal styles: monkey,
tiger, snake, and crane. Classes will have
instructional workshops on all four (just wait
until you hear about a game called monkey
tag). Students will also be instructed in cun
tao lunka, the basic self-defense position of
Poekoelan.
Practicing martial arts is beneficial to
the body and mind. Classes like kickboxing
provide an excellent cardio workout. Regular
training in martial arts develops muscles
as well as improving balance and stability.
Poekoelan specifically tries to tie the
physical benefits to mental ones. “Martial
techniques for self-defense are joined with
breath and energy for union of the body
and mind,” according to the Tulen website.
Children enrolled in the summer program
are encouraged not only to have fun and be
active, but also to improve self-discipline,
self-esteem, and motivation.
Even so, since the main point of a
summer camp is to have fun, all training
is non-contact. In addition, students will
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TULEN
From page 11
learn the NO GO YELL TELL! method
for dealing with dangerous situations and
strangers. Days will begin at the center in
St. Johns but will move to nearby parks. As a
special treat, day campers will get to mount
up with instructors Courtney Reid and Kati
Traunweiser to learn the fundamentals of
horsemanship.
There are two Monday through Friday
sessions for the Poekoelan day camp this
summer. The first session is July 17-21, the
second July 31-Aug. 4. Cost is $225 per week.
MASONS
From page 11
Modern Masonry began in London
in 1717. The first lodge in the American
colonies was formed in 1733 and the first
lodge in Oregon at Oregon City in 1846.
In Portland the historic Kenton Lodge
and Doric Lodge No. 132 have served the
community since 1925, both lodges are
housed in the building at 8130 N Denver
Ave. in downtown Kenton.
A third North Portland Masonic lodge
is being erected at a building on North
Williams and Killingsworth. Information
on the building reads: “Affiliated with
The United Supreme Council for the
Southern Jurisdiction of the United States
headquartered in Washington, The District
of Columbia. Mt. Moriah Grand Lodge,
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Inc. of
Portland, Oregon.” No further information
was available at press time.
Last year the Kenton Lodge began a
partnership with the Portland Police Bureau
that allows part of the building be used as
a Community Policing Contact Station for
North and Northeast Precinct officers, a facility
IRAQ
From page 11
Though most of the soldiers deployed
to Iraq are in the Army, the Air National
Guard has also felt the effects of the war.
“We’re ready to deploy immediately,” said
Capt. Misti Mazzia, Public Affairs Officer
for the 142nd Fighter Wing, the “Fightin’
Redhawks,” which takes off and lands at
PDX Airport.
F-15A/B fighters are frequently over
North and Northeast Portland. Mazzia said
she gets a few noise complaints every month,
mostly during bad weather when planes
have to circle the airstrip. “We work really
closely with the noise abatement office,” she
said. “If we’re doing night flying, we make
sure the noise office knows so they can do a
noise alert.”
Mazzia and her unit are currently
gearing up for an Operational Readiness
Inspection, which happens once every four
years. Regardless of the war, the unit’s job
is to be prepared for deployment at any
moment. So far, the effects of the current
conflict have not hit home for many
Portland-based aviators.
The US Army’s Reserve Officer Training
Corp ROTC enlistment has dropped
about 20 percent, according to Lt. Colonel
Douglas Kuhl at the University of Portland
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
office. ROTC has increased the number of
scholarships they offer nationwide and they
currently offer full paid tuition to University
of Portland students who sign up with the
program.
“You would think that would offset
the fear of going to Iraq after graduation,
but it hasn’t,” said Kuhl. He says many
students considering ROTC ask if they will
be deployed to a war zone. On average, 35
Each day begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 5
p.m. Day camps are open to kids ages 6-11.
But don’t think this is all just for kids.
For parents stressed out by having to work
all summer long, there are opportunities to
work off some of that tension. The Tulen
Center offers a variety of exercise and martial
arts training programs for adults five days a
week. But best of all, indulgent parents could
arrange for a massage while the kids are out
at camp. Resident masseur Sara Miller offers
Thai, deep tissue, and hot stone massages.
More information is available at the Tulen
Center, 8641 N Lombard, or by calling (503)
283-1313.
the bureau otherwise could not have afforded.
“We own the building and gave a 10year lease for a community policing center
below the lodge on the ground floor,” said
Rich Watson, a Past Master of Kenton Lodge
No.135, an engineer and scientist. “The
contact station provides a location for police
to file paperwork without going to North
Precinct.”
Kenton Lodge has also provided area
schools with $2,500 in grants, sent youths to
OMSI Science Camp, provided playground
equipment outside police offices and
recognized students with Good Citizenship
Awards, Watson said.
Doric Lodge, with about 30 regular
members, meets in the same building. That
lodge donated $500 scholarships to local
students who have between B and C grades,
McDowell said.
“We try to do as much community
outreach as possible,” McDowell said.
Sean Nelson is an occasional contributor
to the St. Johns Sentinel and is a Life Member
of Holbrook Lodge No. 30, Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons, in Forest Grove, Oregon.
percent of University of Portland ROTC
graduates do a tour in Iraq or Afghanistan.
“The reaction to that number is mixed,”
said Kuhl. He explained that many students
are relieved, though some are appalled and
others skeptical.
The office, which was formerly located
on the Portland State University campus
in downtown Portland, moved to the UP
campus seven years ago. Kuhl says weekly
protests outside the office were part of the
incentive to relocate.
While Portland is no stranger to antiwar protests, the North and Northeast
neighborhoods have seen little vocal action
when compared to visible, downtown
locations such as the Park Blocks or Pioneer
Courthouse Square. As the third anniversary
of the Iraq invasion approached in March,
approximately 100 people gathered at
Emmanuel Temple Church in North
Portland for a town hall-style meeting on
the Iraq War.
“It was really a wide cut of residents,”
said State Rep. Chip Shields, a Democrat
representing District 43. Shields hosted the
meeting, which was the second in a series of
discussions on the war.
“Almost without exception, people were
frustrated,” he said. “The overwhelming
consensus I’m getting from North and
Northeast Portland is [the soldiers] have
done their job, we can’t be responsible for
Iraq’s security forever, and it’s time to get
out of there.”
While opposing the war, many people
at the meeting made a point of saying they
fully support the troops. This sentiment is
consistent with Kuhl’s assessment that there
is less resistance to the ROTC in its new
location. “It’s a great place to be an ROTC
instructor,” he said.
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May
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IRON CHEF
From page 9
DOGS
From page 16
strengthen families and offer needed support
for at-risk children.
This
evening of entertainment is
modeled after the TV show, “The Iron
Chef.” Four leading chefs will compete
for an evening of dramatic flair, comedy,
competitive edibles, and a superior dining
experience for table holders.
This year’s Portland Iron Chef will
feature the 2005 champions, David Sherrill
from Bon Appetit, and Tommy Habetz from
Gotham Tavern. Their challengers are Josh
Blythe from Roux, and Marco Frattaroli
from Bastas Trattoria.
Kimberly Maus of Fox 12’s Good Day
Oregon is this year’s commentator, along with
Caprial and John Pence of Caprial’s Bistro,
Portland’s personable TV food show duo.
A charity auction featuring rare wines,
food- and travel-related items, will follow
the competition and dinner. There will be
both a live and silent auction. Some juicy
packages in the live auction are: “Dinner by
the Dozen,” which is one dinner each month
at a local restaurant, and “Housecleaning by
the Dozen,” 12 months of cleaning service.
And Caprial and John Pence are “Cooking for
You” – the chefs will come to your home and
prepare a major dinner if you win the bid on
their high-performance food package.
Since the event is really all about
children, one fascinating item up for auction
is a Kitchen Stadium for Kids, a replica
of Kitchen Stadium, only sized down for
children.
questioning the commands her husband gives
them until she’s given the OK.
It’s A Dog’s Life provides day and
night care and has anywhere from 20 to 60
dogs at a given time. They run and play
indoors and out as they desire, with lots of
human interaction. The dogs must pass a
temperament test and be up to date on their
vaccinations. The dogs are all well trained,
as Marie won’t put up with bad behavior.
Time-outs and the occasional cold shower
keep the dogs in line.
North Portland is certainly a dog-friendly
community. Best Friend’s Bath and More
offers dog grooming services. East Delta
Park provides five acres of leash-free, fencedin land, and some dog owners consider
Chimney Park’s leash-free area the best-kept
secret in Portland’s dog demimonde. The
St. Johns Library offers “Read to the Dogs,”
a program that gives kids the opportunity to
read to their dogs. Coming soon to Portland,
a new Beauty and the Beast will give dirty
dogs another place to shine their coats.
Dogs are more than a hobby for many
NoPo residents, whose dogs define their
lifestyles as much as children would. For this
community that’s just dog-gone fine.
For information, visit It’s A Dog’s Life, 8709 N
Lombard St.; Best Friend’s Bath and More, 2148
N. Killingsworth St.; or Beauty and the Beast,
5215 N Lombard, opening late May or early June.
CHICKENS
Tables start at $2,000, and single tickets are
From page 11
$200. To purchase Iron Chef info, or to receive
sponsorship information about the Children’s of her birds.
Relief Nursery, call (503) 283-4776. You can also
“My favorite part is that they are just
email [email protected].
really funny creatures,” Mueller said. “They
PORTSMOUTH
From page 11
reporter and previous director of public
information for Portland Public Schools,
listed health care, education, and emergency
preparedness as his key campaign issues.
A bit more optimistic than his fellow
candidates, Frederick “hopes to make good
music” with the current commissioners by
“bringing a sense of hope and accomplishment
to the commission.”
Hansen, who chose not to run for reelection to his Oregon District 44 House
seat, likened himself to Rolling Stones
guitarist Keith Richards -- the glue that will
hold the “band” together. Illustrating his
desire to hold together the next incarnation
of commissioners, Hansen, a former
Multnomah County Commissioner (199098), intends to draw upon public sector
contacts to accomplish his goals.
Cogen followed by comparing his
leadership to the Stones’ Mick Jagger and
noted his private and public sector experience
as the basis to provide a “vision, energy, and
passion that will change the way government
does business.”
Discussion of the still mothballed Wapato
Jail provided some distinction between very
like-minded candidates. Frederick prefers
funding social services seeking to prevent
crime and addiction. Cogen, who helped
to initiate conversations with Clark County
about sharing the use and cost of the jail,
stressed the role of jails as a means to provide
consequences for crimes.
“More beds are not the answer,”
countered Patterson, who would agree to
open part of the jail given a shared cost
approach.
Hansen advocates working with the
State of Oregon to open Wapato, in part, as a
drug treatment facility.
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look silly when they run and respond to
you when you talk to them. Ours are fine
with being touched and seem to enjoy being
petted.”
Chickens typically live nine to 11 years
and can produce eggs for up to nine of those
years, starting as young as four months.
There are thousands of varieties and their
characteristics can differ -- some are hardier,
some better layers, some more “motherly.”
Chickens – hens only, according to City
code – are relatively easy pets to have. Chicks
cost $3.50 each and then require chicken feed
and plenty of water. Baby chicks need a warm
environment with a stable temperature; by
the time their “real” feathers have replaced
baby-chick down, they’re ready for the yard.
Many owners let their chickens out to
range during the day. Gardeners, however,
should be aware that chickens love leafy
green vegetables, and your lettuce crop – and
possibly your neighbor’s kale plants – might
take a hit from hungry birds. If that’s an
issue, consider a coop.
For the past two summers Portland
has enjoyed a “Tour de Coop,” organized by
Portland Chickens and Growing Gardens,
giving people the opportunity to tour coops
and learn about chicken farming before
they embark upon their own quest. Debra
Lippoldt, executive director of Growing
Gardens, said this year’s tour is up in the air
due to concerns about avian flu. Organizers
are consulting with sanitarians and
veterinarians to determine risks.
“We just don’t know yet what their
recommendations are going to be,” Lippoldt
said. “We had over 300 people attending last
year. We’re really hoping to do it again, but
we want to be safe, too.”
Pistils Nursery, 3811 N Mississippi Ave., (503)
288-4889, and Linnton Feed and Seed, 10920 NW
St. Helens Rd., (503) 286-1291, sell chicks MarchMay. On the web, visit www.growing-gardens.
org or www.thedirt.org. Information about
avian flu may be found at www.seattletilth.org/
resources/articles/avianflulinks.
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Grants that Enhance
I-5 Delta Park looks toward trees, bike lanes, other improvements
By Will Crow
The I-5 Delta Park Community Enhancement Advisory
Board’s preliminary recommendations for North Portland
community enhancement projects run the gamut from
neighborhood tree plantings to traffic calming efforts.
The recommendations and preliminary grant amounts
are presented below, along with additional comments and
recommendations from the board:
- Neighborhood tree planting, $65,000: New trees for
the Kenton, Arbor Lodge, Overlook, Piedmont, Humboldt
and Boise neighborhoods between N Albina Avenue and
Interstate Avenue.
- Portland Blvd. bicycle lanes, $90,000: Bike
improvements on Portland Blvd. between N Vancouver and
Montana Avenues.
- Bryant Street pedestrian overpass, $50,000: Initial
engineering studies for improvements to the overpass.
“The Advisory Board recognizes the neighborhood’s
desire to make the Bryant Street bridge a safe and pleasing
pedestrian crossing,” the board wrote. “The funds requested
for this project are very likely not adequate to design and
construct improvements to address the safety concerns
associated with the bridge. The funds designated by
the Advisory Board for this project are for preliminary
engineering to determine the feasibility, cost and scope of
renovations needed for the overpass.”
- I-5/Killingsworth overcrossing improvements, $200,000:
Wider sidewalks and better lighting and screening.
- Columbia Slough Trail, $460,000: Extends the trail
between Denver Avenue and Martin Luther King Blvd.
- Downtown Kenton, $75,000: A traffic circle and other
traffic calming on Denver Avenue in Kenton.
- Peninsula Park crosswalk, $60,000: Better crosswalks
on Portland Blvd. at Kerby Street to facilitate access to
Peninsula Park.
After a three-month request for proposals, the projects
were selected from 13 applications requesting about $3
million in grant money. Three were tossed out as ineligible
for transportation funds; the Advisory Board reviewed the
remaining 10.
Tom Griffin-Valade, director of North Portland
Neighborhood Services, said the grants will make possible
improvements that would be “years and years away without
this funding coming in.”
“The process was pretty thorough,” Griffin-Valade said.
“They came up with some really terrific stuff, particularly
the connectivity projects around the slough and around the
PIR area. I think without that funding, those projects would
never happen.”
In addition to its recommendations, the board urged
the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and
the City to collaborate on sidewalk improvements on the
west side of Denver Avenue between Schmeer Road and
Victory Blvd. The board cited bicycle traffic, access to the
Columbia Slough Trail, and connections between Kenton
and surrounding parks, as well as transit facilities and
Hayden Meadows businesses.
The final size of the community enhancement fund,
between $500,000 and $1 million, has not been determined.
Project costs also face review by ODOT and the City. A
final list of projects, funding amounts, and construction
schedules will be determined by the Advisory Board in a
meeting at 5:30 p.m., June 8, at the Oregon Association of
Minority Entrepreneurs, 4134 N Vancouver.
The bi-state I-5 Partnership Strategic Plan’s first
project was the I-5 Delta Park Project to widen I-5 to three
southbound lanes. That project still awaits final selection
of a design alternative. ODOT and the Federal Highway
Administration last year agreed to allocate between $500,000
and $1 million in community enhancement funds to mitigate
the impact of the freeway project and provide additional
transportation-related benefits to nearby neighborhoods.
For additional information about the I-5 Delta Park Project and
the Community Enhancement Fund process, please contact: Kate
Deane at ODOT, (503) 731-8245, email [email protected].
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