GRZESIK’S SOUND GARDEN PortlandTribune— SEE LIFE, B1 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013 • TWICE CCHOSENHHOOSSE THE NATION’S BEST NONDAILY PAPER • WWWW.PORTLANDTRIBUNE.COMWWWW.PPOORRTTLLAANNDDT • PUBLISHED THURSDAY ■ Annual intergalactic battle helps Red Cross save lives Hales tiptoes toward big ideas One year in offi ce, mayor puts priority on revenue, parks By STEVE LAW The Tribune

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales pledged Friday to pur- sue a new tax measure to pave city streets in 2014, as well as funding to build out the city’s parks system. Hales also told the Port- land Tribune “I don’t feel editorial board that a need to he’s exploring look at a a major reno- map of the vation of Vet- erans Memo- city and Darth Vader and his Imperial Stormtroopers stop holiday shoppers in their tracks outside Macy’s (above). rial Coliseum, come up Jedidiah Maxwell of Canby has his picture taken with Queen Apailana (right). hoping to pig- with new gyback on the World Indoor visions at lood will Wars’ and ‘Star Track & Field the fl ow when Trek’ both have a Champion- BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY fans of lot of fans who turn ships coming moment.” B“Star out, and we always to the Oregon — Mayor Wars” and “Star have a lot of fun.” Convention Charlie Hales Trek” rally their The competi- Center in 2016. supporters later this month. tion, similar to the Oregon vs. Oregon (See related At least that’s the hope for the up- State Civil War blood drive, has been story, Page A8.) coming American Red Cross blood held three times in the past. It has been Hales gave himself a “B” THE FORCE IS drive that pits supporters of the two won twice by “Star Wars” fans, which grade for his fi rst year in offi ce, popular entertainment franchises is not surprising, considering the popu- but said he succeeded in setting against each other to see who can turn lar franchise has two active fan clubs in a tone of “collegiality and plain- out the most donors. The Galaxy Blood the Portland area, both of which have a spokenness” at City Hall. Drive is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sat- lot of practice supporting charitable One example: he’s making no urday, Dec. 28, at the donor center at events in authentic-looking, home- bones about the need for a new 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. made costumes. revenue source to pave dozens OUT FOR BLOOD “This is a great event for us,” says Most recently, more than a dozen of of miles of the city’s gravel and Red Cross spokeswoman Daphne them showed up to support the Salva- mud streets. Mathew. “Donations normally drop be- tion Army bell ringers outside of the “There’s no point in kidding tween Thanksgiving and New Year’s you, or kidding ourselves,” he Story by Jim Redden • Photos by Jaime Valdez because people are so busy. But ‘Star See BLOOD / Page 2 See HALES / Page 9 Pat downs likely Tech fi rms to increase as cops seek a place take to the street in economy’s Police say conversation a priority; others spotlight say random stops are recipe for trouble Intel is well-known, but other companies fl y under the radar By PETER KORN Murphy shines his fl ashlight inside and The Tribune sees three young black men. They aren’t By JIM REDDEN wearing gang colors or smoking dope. The Tribune On a crisp, clear Thursday evening They’re just sitting, engine off. Dale and with the temperature outside hover- Murphy want to talk to them. There are more high-tech companies in the ing around freezing, Portland Gang With Portland police rolling out the Portland area than Intel — and many of them Enforcement Team offi - city’s new hot-spot policing are desperately trying to get that message cers Brian Dale and Pat- program, the unfolding out. rick Murphy pull their TribSeries scene involving Dale and “There’s a ton of world-class companies in the squad car to the curb on Murphy and the young Portland region, but the word hasn’t gotten out Southeast 119th Avenue. SECOND OF TWO STORIES men they are about to con- on that,” says Sam Blackman, co-founder and A black two-door Honda front is a microcosm of CEO of Elemental Technologies, a Portland-based Civic is a good four or fi ve feet from what criminologists say might be the company working on ultra-high defi nition signal the curb — the result of either a hor- program’s defi ning moment. TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAMIE VALDEZ transmission technology. rible parking job or someone inten- The evidence is clear that done right, Gang Enforcement Team offi cer Patrick Murphy — after asking According to Blackman, the lack of awareness tionally half-blocking the street. permission — pats down a young black man who had been sitting in a As the offi cers walk toward the car, See POLICING / Page 11 parked car on Southeast 119th Avenue. Offi cer Brian Dale looks on. See TECH / Page 10

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Many children posed with most 50 countries around the them for pictures, including Fi- world. negen Kling, 8, and his brother Kaian, 6. Their mother, Shawn, Custom costumes described them as “huge ‘Star One local member is Steve Wars’ fans.” Squire, a 44-year-old software “It’s pretty cool. They look re- engineer who belongs to the ally real,” said Finegan, who 501st Legion, nicknamed “Vad- said his favorite character was er’s Fist.” the Snow Trooper. “I became a Stormtrooper be- cause I like the way they look Cloud City Club Garrison and don’t resemble Mark Gatherings of local “Star Hamill or Harrison Ford,” Trek” fans, commonly called Squire says of the male leads of Trekkies, are more informal, the original trilogy. says Jim Colvill, who enjoys Squire says he fi rst became dressing up as a Klingon for fascinated with “Star Wars” informal viewing parties of the when he saw the original 1977 franchise’s TV series and movie as a child. movies. “I just thought, this is the “Our most important rule is, greatest thing I’ve ever seen. I have fun,” says saw all the movies Colvill, a retired when they came chef who once “I saw all the out, but as I got helped organize older, I kind of TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ Klingon Karaoke movies when thought I should Monica and Titus Dumitru (middle) joined the heroes of the “Star Wars” saga outside Macy’s. Their next stop is the Galaxy Blood Drive at the nights at local they came out, outgrow them. But American Red Cross on Dec. 28. bars. Dressed up when I got old in a long black but as I got enough I said, I re- wig and prosthet- older, I kind of ally like “Star ic forehead, he Wars,” so why not would belt out thought I should get more involved.” classic rock songs outgrow them. Squire started in Klingon, the But when I got going to “Star language of the Wars” conven- extraterrestrial old enough tions, where he warriors who I said, ‘I really met other fans and have appeared in learned about the most of the “Star like “Star national clubs and Trek” series and Wars,” so why local chapters. He movies. even met his fu- The more for- not get more ture wife, Michele, mal “Star Wars” involved.’ ” at an event in In- appearances are dianapolis. She is a — Steve Squire mostly organized Biker Scout in the through their lo- 501st Legion. “Star Wars” cal fan clubs. One is the Cloud Squire says the members and “Star Trek” City Club Garrison 501st Le- come from all backgrounds and club members gion, based on the dark side of walks of life. They share an en- turned out to the universe created by film- during love for the “Star Wars” boost donations maker George Lucas. Members story, which has been popular- at the 2010 dress like just about every bad ized in movies, TV shows, video Galaxy Blood guy in the series, including Sith games, toys and collectibles. Drive, which was Lords like Darth Vader and “It’s a new context for my- won by the Darth Maul, bounty hunters thology about good versus evil “Star Wars” like Boba Fett and Greedo, Tus- and a hero’s journey. And the fans. can Raiders and Gamorrean costumes look really cool,” COURTESY OF: Guards, and, of course, Imperi- Squire says. DAPHNE MATHEW, al Stormtroopers. The other is According to Squire, each AMERICAN RED CROSS the Kashyyyk Base Rebel Le- member makes his or her own gion, whose members dress like costume, a process that can in the movies. Walmart stores. one up. Some of their employ- about 14 “Star Wars” charac- the good guys, including Luke take years. No off-the-shelf cos- The organizations have ees were “Star Trek” fans who ters in 2011, but that was Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess tumes meet the club’s stan- raised millions for charitable A single Klingon came up with the idea of doing enough for “Star Trek” to win Leia and Chewbacca. dards. Some members in other causes. Local members partici- In 2010, leaders of the 501st a “Stormtroopers vs. Klingons” the day. About fi ve people from Both clubs belong to Star states fabricate the plastic body pated in nearly 100 events in Legion made blood drives a competition, with the winning each side showed up again last Wars Oregon, which has doz- armor for the Stormtrooper 2013 alone, raising more than global charity challenge. The team getting a trophy. year; “Star Wars” won again. ens of members throughout the costumes, which members buy $10,000 for charities including goal was for members to get as According to Squire, the fi rst Squire hopes more members state and Southwest Washing- and customize to fit. Others Make-A-Wish Oregon, The many “Star Wars” fans as pos- one was a lot of fun. There were in costume will show up this ton. They are affi liated with na- sew their own creations or Doernbecher Foundation, sible around the world to par- about a dozen Klingons and a year to generate even more in- tional organizations endorsed piece them together from and Randall Children’s Hospi- ticipate in them. Local Cloud few Starfl eet offi cers competing terest in the blood drive. by Lucas. They started in 1997 clothes found at Goodwill and tal. In addition to the Macy’s City Garrison and Kashyyyk against Darth Vader, Chewbac- Colvill also is looking for- and have more than 6,000 active surplus stores. The amount of appearance, recent events in- Base members worked with the ca, a Stormtrooper and a Jedi. ward to the drive, which he members with 9,700 approved detailing can go beyond what clude participating in toy Portland chapter of the Ameri- “Star Wars” won it. Only a sin- calls competition against “the costumes among them in al- the actors and actresses wore drives at area Les Schwab and can Red Cross that year to set gle Klingon showed up against other empire.”

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ome members of the offi cials who attended the satisfaction with the compa- Watchdog.org, which de- Portland City Council summit. They included Ore- ny’s performance by Kitzha- scribes itself as approaching were upset when gon U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden Let readers decide ber, Wyden and others. stories from a “free-market, SSources reported last and Jeff Merkley, Gov. John It’s unclear whether the pro-liberty perspective.” it is week that they did not have Kitzhaber, the entire leader- strategy will be successful, funded by the Franklin Cen- much work to do after ship of the Legislature, whether offi cials’ however. An online survey ter for Government & Public the power went out at numerous members by The Oregonian found that Integrity, a nonprofi t organi- City Hall during the of the Metro Coun- nearly 48 percent of respon- zation that does not disclose recent cold snap. cil and county and dents said state offi cials its donors. The comment was city offi cials from time was well spent were to blame. Only 29 per- The article by Dustin meant to under- throughout the re- cent blamed Oracle, while Hurst notes that much of the score the notice- gion. 21 percent blamed both or Bus Project’s funding comes able absence of tation director for Mayor system, the more vibrant our others. from liberal foundations, that council members Move Oregon adds Sam Adams who also serves neighborhoods and our busi- The New York Times was its board includes labor and from the Oregon Busi- FISH voice to transit on the board of Oregon nesses,” according to the or- one of the latest media out- Oregon Democratic Party ness Plan Leadership Walks. ganization’s website. lets to highlight Cover Ore- leaders, and that its primary Summit on Monday, talks The Move Oregon board gon’s poor performance. It purpose is registering young Dec. 9. includes Portland Business Plenty of blame to spread published a chart ranking voters who tend to vote Dem- Commissioner A politically Alliance Vice President Ber- around the best and worst perform- ocratic. It quotes former Ore- Nick Fish emailed connected non- nie Bottomly; CH2M Hill Vice ing health care exchange gon Republican Party to say he spent profi t organiza- President and Area Manager With the state’s health care websites on Dec. 12. Oregon spokesman Greg Leo as say- Monday and Tues- tion has been David Knowles; OHSU exchange website still was dead last, hitting only 0.1 ing, “It’s fair to say they are day managing the formed to support Campus Planning, ranked the nation’s percent of its second-month Democrat Party-oriented and responses of his bu- public and alterna- Development & worst in many sur- goal. that they really are a subsid- reaus to inclement NOVICK tive forms of trans- Real Estate veys, Obam- iary of the Democratic Party weather, while Com- portation. Called Director Brian aCare sup- Bus Project says it doesn’t of Oregon.” missioner Steve Novick called Move Oregon, it will lobby Newman; porters in Or- travel in the left lane Bus Project Director Tara to demand a retraction. for new transit funding at Portland egon seem to Sulzen says the organization Sources may have under- the 2014 Oregon Legislature, Streetcar Ex- have agreed on Bus Project offi cials in has gone door-to-door for estimated how much direc- among other things. ecutive Director a response: blame Portland are disputing a sto- candidates from both parties tion city bureaus need to The organization was Rick Gustafson; and the contractor. Merk- ry on a conservative news and is also involved in ballot perform their duties when formed to help ensure better Bicycle Transportation ley was among the fi rst website that the nonprofi t measure campaigns, which the weather’s bad. But we’ll transportation options as the Alliance Executive Director to blame Oracle for Cover Or- civic engagement organiza- are nonpartisan. Besides, she leave it to readers to decide population in the metropoli- Rob Sadowsky. egon’s woes during a late No- tion is oriented toward Dem- notes, “A plurality of young whether the council mem- tan area increases in coming “We believe the more func- vember interview on MSNBC. ocrats and labor unions. The voters identity themselves as bers’ time is more valuable years. The director is Katja tional, diversifi ed and fully Since then numerous stories charges were made in an independents, not Democrats than that of the other elected Dillman, a former transpor- integrated the transportation have surfaced showing dis- Dec. 10 story posted on or Republicans.” Holiday tip: Go offl ine, party in Colorado

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503-777-3877 456296.121913 A4 NEWS The Portland Tribune Thursday, December 19, 2013 Think traffi c’s bad now? It will get worse Jams on Columbia River bridges likely to last a lot longer

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With daily Columbia River bridge traffi c climbing to pre-recession levels, Oregon transportation offi cials are saying that commuters could face rush-hour condi- tions in the Interstate 5 cor- ridor more hours of the day. And if population forecasts are accurate, the Portland-Van- couver area, in general, will see growing traffi c congestion into 2030. “The I-5 bridge cannot hold more vehicles at particular times of the day,” says David Thompson, public information section manager for the Ore- gon Department of Transpor- tation. “If the Portland-Vancou- ver economy (and population) continues to expand, we’re go- ing to see (traffi c) volumes stay high for more hours.” That’s because commuters, including an estimated 65,000 who live in Clark County but hold jobs in the Portland area, will adjust their commute times either earlier or later to avoid the worst traffi c snarls. Now, rush hours for both the I-5 and the Interstate 205 bridg- es begin at about 5:30 a.m. and continue to 9 a.m. every work- day, with the afternoon rush starting at 2:30 p.m. and con- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: L.E. BASKOW tinuing until 7 p.m. The Glenn Jackson Bridge on Interstate 205 over the Columbia River could be jammed with even more traffi c as the region’s population increases and the economy grows. “We’re likely going to see those hours extended as (road) capacity remains full for longer bridges. 20-minute traffic stall trans- periods,” Thompson says. According to labor analysts in lates into almost two hours of both Oregon and Washington, backed-up traffi c. Columbia River Bridge traffi c counts Portland-area employers are Thompson says commuters Daily traffi c counts (during a adding workers — more than can help reduce traffi c conges- Bridge Traffi c 24-hour period) steadily in- 14,000 in the 12 months ending tion by checking traffi c condi- (September daily average) creased every year from the this year in October. Construc- tions before starting their drive I-5 I-205 early 1990s until tion, manufactur- to work or their commute 2005-07, when vol- ing, trade and home. 2013 128,319 143,161 umes peaked on The national rule transportation and If even 10 percent of drivers 2012 125,546 144,078 the Interstate business services would delay their commute or 2011 125,464 140,018 Bridge at 127,000 of thumb is that are among those take an alternate route because 2010 126,566 140,549 vehicles a day. for every minute adding the most of congestion, it would make a 2009 122,215 139,635 The I-205 Glenn new jobs. difference in how fast tie-ups 2008 123,017 137,435 Jackson Bridge of traffi c Total regional are dealt with, Thompson says. 2007 127,424 144,688 peaked at more blockage, there’s employment is Commuters can check either 2006 127,673 141,723 than 144,000 vehi- a fi ve-minute nearly 1.2 million, Oregon’s tripcheck.com or cles a day. up 1.4 percent from Washington’s wsdot.com/traf- Source: Oregon Department The Great Re- backup behind it. last year, but still fi c.com. Both websites offer up- of Transportation cession then took A 20-minute slightly below pre- to-the-minute traffic camera a bite out of those recession levels, TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ information on all important Portland-Vancouver totals, as people traffi c stall says Scott Bailey, Traffi c far from the Columbia River bridges, like busy Interstate 5 south roads and highways. Thomp- lost jobs and busi- translates into labor analyst with at Highway 217, is expected to put pressure on the river crossings as son says metered ramp signals traffi c websites* nesses and ports the Washington the region’s population grows. also help by more efficiently ■ tripcheck.com cut back on freight almost two hours Employment Secu- managing traffi c fl ow. ■ wsdot.com/traffi c.com operations. of backed-up rity Department. to 1.5 percent during the next ro-area traffic congestion, “Ramp meters let cars fi t in- *Offering live traffi c camera I-5 daily bridge Meanwhile, 15 to 17 years. That growth will Thompson says. to traffi c one-by-one,” he says. information for roads and traffi c hit a low in traffi c. Portland remains add an estimated 600,000 to “We’re doing it by getting “Unfortunately, drivers only highways throughout the 2009 with a Sep- a net positive area 650,000 more residents to the more information out there feel the wait (at the ramp light) region. tember daily average of 122,215, for population growth, with region’s total population of 2.29 about traffi c conditions and by but not the gain in traffi c effi - down 5,285 vehicles a day from more people moving in than million by 2030. That growth more quickly removing block- ciency.” the peak. Daily averages hit a moving out. also will translate into more ages with our incidence re- Next year, expect new elec- low on the I-205 bridge of 137,435 Bill Conerly, economist and commuters. sponse vehicles, especially on tronic advisory signs on Inter- that will help with congestion, vehicles, down 6,565 a day. business consultant in Lake Os- the I-5 bridge,” Thompson says. state 5 that will suggest to driv- but commuters also are going In the past four years, bridge wego, expects annual popula- Mitigating congestion The national rule of thumb, ers what speeds in each lane to have to do stuff and make traffi c has recovered to record tion growth in the seven-coun- The Oregon Department of he says, is that for every min- will best keep traffi c moving. their own best judgments on daily levels, 128,319 and 143,161, ty Portland-Southwest Wash- Transportation continues to ute of traffi c blockage, there’s a Seattle already has them. what routes to take and when respectively on the I-5 and I-205 ington metro area of 1 percent work on ways to mitigate met- fi ve-minute backup behind it. 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■ But By STEVE LAW ery year, and this year it turned out to ulation, Powellhurst-Gilbert, says he’s getting involved,” Bixby says. “In some The Tribune be eight.” “Normally we working 80 hours a week and lacks the of the cases, it’s been younger folks recent high Bixby and others say there’s no dis- time to continue in his chairman’s post. A coming in.” turnover at As East Portland community cernible trend here, just a constella- have two or new leader has not yet been chosen. In Lents, Christensen was replaced community leaders scrap for more attention tion of individual reasons for people three chairs Other departing neighborhood asso- by Jesse Cornett, a veteran political ac- from City Hall, a changing of the leaving their posts. Some are ready ciation leaders who have gained infl u- tivist who moved into Lents in 2009. associations guard is underway in the area’s to pass the baton, and others have turn over ence at City Hall over the years include But some of the newcomers may not doesn’t neighborhood associations. medical issues or more-pressing time every year, Bonnie McKnight of the Russell neigh- know their way around City Hall as indicate a The elected leaders of eight of the 13 commitments. borhood, Linda Bauer of Pleasant Valley much as those they are replacing. “It’s East Portland neighborhood associa- Fall is when neighborhood associa- and this year and Nick Christensen of Lents. a matter of knowing how to access bigger trend, tions are stepping down by year’s end, tions schedule their annual meetings it turned out The Argay, Mill Park, Parkrose and the people in positions of power,” many say including several veteran community to select new boards and association to be eight.” Wilkes neighborhood association lead- Bixby says. activists. leaders, which explains why so many ers also are stepping down. But he doesn’t expect to see the area’s “This is probably the largest turn- of the leaders are leaving at the same — Richard Bixby, Some of the neighborhood associa- clout suffer. Several of the departing as- over I’ve seen,” says Richard Bixby, time. East Portland tions recently named new leaders, sociation leaders will still be active in director of the city’s East Portland Mark White, who has worked five Neighborhood Offi ce while others are in the process of pick- the neighborhoods, Bixby notes. “We’re Neighborhood Office. “Normally we years to elevate the public profile of director ing them. not expecting a problem getting our have two or three chairs turn over ev- Portland’s largest neighborhood by pop- “There’s a lot of new folks who are message across.” PDXUPDATE

at Steens Mountain to quinoa food to people every day at the country’s bountiful vineyards, Hales: Homeless camp with a former CNN anchor in warehouse and any police offi - the Cascade wilderness and be- should move indoors Atlanta. cer can take food to a person in yond,” says Ashley Horvat, Or- The book is available need 24 hours a day.” egon’s chief EV offi cer. Mayor Charlie Hales wants through the pair’s website, The Sunshine Division Other partners in the project to fi nd a permanent building breakfastwithstrangers.com. It served 1,574 households with include Nissan, Toyota, the Or- managed by Central City Con- can be downloaded for the emergency food at its facility in egon Auto Dealers Association, cern for the Right 2 Dream Too iBook library, as a PDF fi le or November, a 15 percent in- Columbia Willamette Clean homeless camp. as a Kindle book. crease from a year ago. Cities Coalition, Portland Gen- On Friday, Hales told the Dillard and Webber are do- This year, the division and eral Electric, Mt. Hood Ski- Portland Tribune editorial nating 10 percent of the pro- the Portland Police Bureau Bowl, AeroVironment, Nissan, board that he envisions moving ceeds from the book to US Ser- will honor 50-year volunteer Oregon Electric Vehicle Own- the homeless encampment on vas, a global cultural exchange Bud Lewis, who was the Sun- ers Association, SunPower, West Burnside Street and network with headquarters in shine Division commander Natural Resources Defense Fourth Avenue indoors for the Arcata, Calif. from 1963 to 1973. Lewis has Council, Ski Oregon, U.S. For- next 15 months, into the empty remained on the board and est Service, Travel Oregon, warehouse on Northwest Thurman Street Bridge TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT has volunteered hours to sup- Next Adventure, Rack Attack, Fourth Avenue and Hoyt Street. Courtney Dillard and Matt Webber will release their new book this port the division. Citizen’s Utility Board, Drive That would buy some time to contractor set month about their cross-country adventures and breakfasts. The two Oregon and the U.S. Depart- find another building that’s Portland’s Thurman Street were married in July 2012 and spent several months on the road SkiBowl plugs into ment of Transportation. professionally managed by Bridge, the city’s oldest span, is having breakfast with strangers during a 21,000-mile trek. electric cars Central City Concern, he said. about to get a $3.2 million ‘Santa cuts’ comes to “We’re going to try to get makeover. by Commissioner Nick Fish. He Sunshine Division Mount Hood soon will have Salvation Army center these folks out of tents and into Work on the 108-year-old is Michael Wedel Durrow, who delivers food boxes the fi rst ski resort in the coun- a building,” Hales says. bridge that links a large swath lists his occupation as realtor ty with an electric car fast The Salvation Army’s Moore Hales doesn’t see a need for a of Northwest Portland neigh- on his fi ling form. Durrow also The Portland Police Sun- charger. It will be dedicated on Street Community and Wor- new city ordinance to regulate borhoods will send residents says he has attended Jefferson shine Division will deliver this Jan. 17 at Mt. Hood SkiBowl, ship Center will offer free hair- homelessness, noting that he on a several-block detour for High School, Reed College, weekend 3,500 holiday food 87000 U.S. Highway 26, in Gov- cuts for children 16 and young- used existing law to remove months. Portland Community College boxes to local families in need. ernment Camp. er Monday, Dec. 23. homeless protesters camped on Portland’s City Council was and Portland State University. Hundreds of volunteers The charger will complete Stylists from Perfect Image the sidewalk next to City Hall. expected to approve this week a On his campaign website, packed the boxes on Wednes- the Mount Hood/Columbia Riv- Plus Salon will volunteer their “We’re going to try to make bid by Cascade Bridge of Van- Durrow says he has lived in day and others will deliver er Gorge EV Tourism Loop, services to provide haircuts for the ordinance that we have couver, Wash. The several- Portland for more than 30 years them beginning at 9 a.m. Satur- which has EV chargers strate- young people at the center, 5325 work,” Hales says. “I’m happy month restoration project could and worked for seven years at day, Dec. 21. gically located along the gorge N. Williams Ave., from 10 a.m. with what we’ve done around begin next spring. Work in- the Bonneville Power Adminis- This is the Sunshine Divi- and, now, at Mount Hood. It to 3 p.m. City Hall.” cludes replacing the 400-foot- tration. He supports a vehicle sion’s 90th anniversary of deliv- was created by the Oregon De- More than 100 children are The mayor says he’s hopeful long timber-and-steel bridge mile tax to fi x the roads, sup- ering holiday meals to those in partment of Transportation, as expected to sit in the stylist’s the Legislature will heed Senate deck with modern steel sections ports the Portland Bicycle Plan need. The tradition began in part of its larger EV tourism chair to receive a new hair style. President Peter Courtney’s call and restoring the 1905 railing for 2030, opposes the Columbia 1923 by Portland’s fi rst police initiative. “It’s the little things that to boost funding for the men- that was replaced 58 years ago River Crossing project, and op- reserves and Portland police “In Oregon, we aren’t con- make the season bright,” says tally ill, which could help the with a chain link fence. poses the Port of Portland’s offi cers. tent with relegating EVs to city Capt. Hilary Patterson, corps city serve the homeless better. The city’s Bureau of Trans- plan to develop a portion of This year, demand is up once driving. We’d like to see the po- offi cer at The Salvation Army portation originally estimated West Hayden Island. again, says Offi cer Phil Kent, tential of EVs expand to travel Moore Street Community & Authors release cross- the project would cost $3.78 mil- Fish intends to fi le and an- Sunshine Division Develop- to the places Oregonians and Worship Center. “By partner- lion. Cascade Bridge was one of nounce for re-election in Janu- ment Director. “These boxes visitors want to explore like ing with local stylists, we can country breakfast book fi ve bidders for the project. ary. He has raised more than are already spoken for, but we skiing Mt. Hood’s slopes, the make Christmas even more Portland authors and road Originally known as the $42,000 in cash and loans so far continue to provide emergency rugged Oregon coastline, wine special for kids in need.” warriors Courtney Dillard and Balch Gulch Bridge, the span this year. Recent large contri- Matt Webber will release their was constructed in 1905 by butions include $1,000 each new book, “Breakfast With J.C.B. Lockwood as a pin-con- from the Local 48 Electricians Strangers: 50 Meals Across nected Pratt deck truss bridge PAC, Standard insurance and America” this month. for about $33,000. Balch Gulch developers Robert Walsh, John Dillard, an instructor at Wil- now includes Macleay Park un- Andrews and Richard Singer. lamette University in Salem, der the bridge, which was ac- Fish already has been en- and Webber, community initia- quired by the city in 1897 at dorsed by several unions and tives coordinator for Donate Northwest 29th Avenue and former Oregon Gov. Barbara Life Northwest in Portland, got Upshur Street. 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ortland Mayor Charlie Hales It is the all-consuming nature of the isn’t an “A” student yet, but he OUROPINION job that can divert a mayor’s attention is pulling down a solid “B” af- from opportunities that loom. Hales Pter one year in offi ce. At this the fi nal three years of his fi rst term. together a workable cleanup plan by correctly sees the potential of a world- point, most Portlanders are probably On the positive side, Hales has the end of 2014. class cancer research center at Oregon just fi ne with that. helped establish a new tone at City ■ Deciding whether to establish — Health & Science University as one As we expected when he took offi ce Hall with his straightforward style of or ask voters to approve — an addi- way to improve Portland’s economic in January, Hales hasn’t been the communication. He also has labored tional fee or tax to pay for transporta- standing. fl ashiest mayor to occupy City Hall. To hard, with some success, to improve tion improvements in Portland. This Still, we would like to see Hales take his credit, he also hasn’t been a foun- the relationship between the commu- would include more money to pave a more assertive role in economic de- tain of new ideas with no follow- nity and Police Bureau. His work on streets and build sidewalks in outer velopment — and in publicly making through. Instead, he has concentrated the city’s budget has been laudable, as east Portland, where roads have been the case that Portland’s quality of life on a few priorities, choosing to check he proposed and won approval for a neglected by the city for nearly three is not complete until its residents are items off his to-do list in more or less 2013-14 budget plan that closed a $21.5 decades. able to earn salaries comparable to sequential order. million spending gap. ■ More immediately, as the opportu- other cities that have placed a greater Hales is quite dissimilar from his Looking ahead, Hales names just a nity has now arisen, deciding whether emphasis on attracting and nurturing most immediate predecessor, Sam Ad- handful of priorities, but they are large, to improve Veterans Memorial Colise- the right types of employers. ams, who spent his fi nal year or two in complicated issues that require perse- um and turn it into a top-notch venue After one year, Hales is off to a com- offi ce in a seeming mad rush to com- verance and continued focus on the for events such as the 2016 Internation- mendable start as mayor. We would plete every project he thought worthy part of the mayor. Among them are: al Track and Field Meet. rather see steadfastness over fl ash, of his attention. Hales’ methodical ap- ■ Decreasing the tax dollars divert- ■ Continuing the progress made to and incremental progress over unful- proach, while it may not ignite pas- ed for urban renewal districts man- date in changing Police Bureau prac- fi lled promises. However, that progress sion, will serve him and the city well aged by the Portland Development tices involving use of force, interac- also must point toward a larger con- — as long as he recognizes the need to Commission. Portland’s urban renewal tions with the mentally ill and offi cer ception of what Portland can become. balance discipline with a compelling zones are siphoning too much tax rev- misconduct. Hales should articulate a better eco- vision of the opportunities within Port- enue away from general city govern- This short list of issues doesn’t begin nomic vision for Portland, continually land’s reach. ment, county government and school to cover the myriad of concerns that making the link between good-paying The mayor sat down with the Port- districts. It’s time to restore portions of make it to a mayor’s desk. Hales and jobs, a good education system and in- land Tribune editorial board last week those renewal districts to the general fellow city commissioners also must vestment in infrastructure that sup- to refl ect on his fi rst 12 months in of- tax rolls, but also retain a focus on deal with the problems presented by ports those jobs. fi ce. In his self-evaluation, he also neighborhoods such as Gateway and homelessness, reform of the city’s In today’s world, a great city and a gives himself a “B” grade for his ef- Lents where urban renewal’s potential Offi ce of Management and Finance, great mayor are defi ned by the com- forts so far. Although we concur with has yet to be fully realized. the future of the water and sewer munity’s shared wealth. Hales can that assessment, we see areas where ■ Working with all the other agen- bureau, the need to improve parks and make the A-list if he measurably ad- improvements are needed if Hales is to cies and businesses involved with the all the other crises of the day that pop vances Portland toward a more robust move Portland ahead economically in Portland Harbor Superfund site to put up when least expected or needed. economic future.

Portland MYVIEW ● Tribune Oregon, its economy will benefi t by following the Golden Rule

FOUNDER Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. All of us share same marriage protections PRESIDENT J. Mark Garber woman. There are thousands children we wanted. Oregonians — the freedom to economy, and the freedom to By Tobias Read of loving, committed gay cou- Now that we have a family, marry the person you love. marry will help attract and MANAGING EDITOR/ ples in Oregon that want to ex- we’re more grateful than ever I worked at Nike for eight keep some of our brightest WEB EDITOR or Thanksgiving, I press their love in the same for the protections that mar- years — my wife still works minds here in Oregon. Kevin Harden traveled with my fami- way my sister was able to. riage provides us. It seems on- there — and I’m excited that I’m looking forward to a fu- ly to Boise to visit my I want all Oregonians to ly fair to extend those protec- the company committed to ture where everyone can mar- VICE PRESIDENT mom and sister and have the same protections and tions to every Oregonian who supporting the freedom to ry who they love in Oregon. Brian Monihan F her new baby. My sister got responsibilities that come with wants to get married. marry in Oregon, along with I hope that you’ll take the ADVERTISING DIRECTOR married last year, and seeing marriage. Think about why I grew up with the Golden many other local companies holidays as an opportunity to Christine Moore her new family got me think- you got married, or why you Rule — treat others as you and organizations. They un- talk to your family about love, ing about the marriage discus- may want to — committed gay want to be treated. I wanted to derstand, as I do, that to at- commitment and marriage — ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Vance W. Tong sion we’re having in Oregon. couples want to marry for sim- get married, and I think com- tract and keep the best people, why they got married, what In November 2014, we’ll have ilar reasons. I got married be- mitted gay couples in Oregon we must treat all Oregonians marriage means to them, and CIRCULATION the opportunity to vote to over- cause I love my wife and we should be able to so as well. equally. the importance of family. MANAGER turn the constitutional amend- wanted to share our life to- When it comes down to it, this I want the best of the best Kim Stephens ment that defi nes marriage as gether, to have our love recog- is about freedom — deeply working to solve Oregon’s State Rep. Tobias Read of Beaverton being between a man and a nized by law and to protect the rooted in what makes us all problems and cultivate our represents House District 27. CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER Cheryl DuVal READERS’LETTERS PUBLISHING SYSTEMS MANAGER/WEBMASTER Alvaro Fontán

NEWS WRITERS Jennifer Anderson, Sheriff’s right: Preschool fi ghts crime Peter Korn, Steve Law, Jim Redden n behalf of the local to America’s Edge, Oregon jobs FEATURES WRITERS business community, requiring postsecondary educa- Jason Vondersmith, I’d like to echo Mult- tion are expected to grow 40 per- Anne Marie DiStefano Onomah County Sheriff cent faster than jobs for high Daniel Staton’s call for high- school dropouts or graduates. SPORTS EDITOR quality preschool programs in Yet, about 30 percent of Oregon Steve Brandon Oregon (Quality preschool will high school students do not grad- reduce future crime rates, SPORTSWRITERS uate on time. Among those who Kerry Eggers, Dec. 12). did graduate, only 29 percent of Jason Vondersmith, Quality preschool programs the class of 2012 met college read- Stephen Alexander are essential for starting our iness benchmarks on the ACT kids out on the right path in life college admissions tests. SUSTAINABLE LIFE and for long-term, sustained eco- Problems begin even earlier: EDITOR nomic growth. Not only will pre- Only 33 percent of our eighth- Steve Law school wind up saving taxpayer graders are profi cient in math COPY EDITOR dollars in reduced crime and in- and reading. Seventy percent of Mikel Kelly carceration costs, as Sheriff Sta- fourth-graders read below grade ton mentioned — $77 million per level and 63 percent are below ART DIRECTION year, with a profi t of $15,000 for grade level in math. AND DESIGN every child served — but it also How do we change these statis- Pete Vogel will benefi t our economy with a tics? High-quality early learning. better-prepared future work Children who participated in VISUAL JOURNALISTS force. quality early care and education Jonathan House Currently, 32 percent of Ore- programs have shown increased Jaime Valdez gon high school freshmen do not rates of high school graduation, graduate on time. Of those that lower rates of enrollment in spe- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER ONSTOTT INSIGHT do graduate, only 29 percent met cial education and higher lifetime Oregon law enforcement offi cials believe that early childhood education is important to fi ght future crime, an PAGE EDITOR college readiness benchmarks earnings, compared to those not Keith Klippstein idea that letter writers say is backed up by ample evidence. Here, a class of preschoolers were part of an Earl on the ACT admissions test for enrolled in such programs. all core areas tested: English, Boyles School preschool pilot program that was considered a “learning laboratory” for early childhood I urge our state congressional PRODUCTION development programs in the state. Michael Beaird, Valerie math, reading and science. Stu- delegation to support the bipar- Clarke, Chris Fowler, dents are spending their K-12 Give kids an early, tisan legislation known as the years trying to catch up, and four times more likely to earn a and career when they graduate. Strong Start for America’s Chil- CONTRIBUTOR they are graduating high school four-year degree by age 30 and strong start Unfortunately, we are not get- dren Act, which would establish Rob Cullivan without the skills necessary for earn 36 percent more as adults. ting the job done, despite our a strong state-federal partner- college or career. We have a unique opportunity Quality early learning pro- state’s laudable goals. ship for Oregon to expand and WEB SITE Research shows high-quality to expand Oregon’s preschool grams not only lower crime The Oregon Education Invest- strengthen its quality preschool portlandtribune.com preschool can change these sta- programs with the Strong Start rates but also have a consider- ment Board’s “40-40-20 goal” programs. tistics. Children from high-quali- for America’s Children Act. This able impact on our state’s busi- seeks to make sure that by 2025 Michael Harper CIRCULATION ty programs have shown in- bipartisan legislation can be a nesses and economy (Quality every Oregonian has achieved at 503-546-9810 State Farm Insurance, creases as high as 44 percent in turning point for our children, preschool will reduce future least a high school diploma, 40 Former Portland Trail Blazer 6605 S.E. Lake Road graduation rates. our state and our economy, and I crime rates, Dec. 12). percent have earned a postsec- Portland, OR 97222 and Western Oregon 503-226-6397 (NEWS) And the benefi ts continue. Ac- urge our state congressional del- As a businessman, I know ed- ondary degree and 40 percent University Foundation cording to the business leaders egation to help make it a reality. ucation is vital to creating a have obtained a bachelor’s de- At-Large Board member group America’s Edge, children Candee Clark Jones qualifi ed workforce. Oregon stu- gree or higher. Implementing Portland The Portland Tribune that attend quality preschool are Portland dents must be ready for college this goal is essential. According is Portland’s independent CONTINUED / Page 7 newspaper that is trusted to deliver a compelling, forward-thinking and accurate living chronicle about how our citizens, Portland Tribune editorial board Submissions government and ■ J. Mark Garber – president, Portland Tribune The Portland Tribune welcomes essays on topics of public interest. Submissions should be no longer than businesses live, work and Community Newspapers Inc. 600 words and may be edited. Letters should be no longer than 250 words. Both submissions should include your and play. The Portland name, home address and telephone number for verifi cation purposes. Please send submissions via e-mail: Tribune is dedicated 503-546-0714; [email protected] ■ Kevin Harden – managing editor, Portland Tribune [email protected]. You may fax them to 503-546-0727 or send them to “Letters to the Editor,” to providing vital Portland Tribune, 6605 S.E. Lake Road, Portland, OR 97222. communication and 503-546-5167; [email protected] leadership throughout our community. The Portland Tribune Thursday, December 19, 2013 { INSIGHT } INSIGHT A7

MYVIEW ● Washington’s example shows that price spikes follow big-box privatization Private liquor sales may smack us in the wallet

way and $38.97 in a Fred Meyer store not Washington, matches the con- By Ron Dodge and Paul in Washington. Absolut Vodka is sumer choice of product provided in and Danelle Romaine $19.95 in Oregon, and $32.94 in Safe- Oregon. If you are lucky, you may be way or $24.51 in Fred Meyer in Wash- able to fi nd your favorite product A sign in a St. Johns ington. The list is endless, and the among the few carried in Washing- liquor store warns on’t let out-of-state, big- message of higher prices in Washing- ton big-box stores like Costco, but against public box grocery stores do to ton is steady. your selection is extremely limited. drunkenness. Some Oregon what they did to Factoring in taxes, a bottle of li- Our homegrown Oregon distillers groups are opposed DWashington. quor that sells for $10 wholesale sells know this message well. Hood River to the privatization Oregon’s alcohol laws, labeled “an- at retail for about $16.87 in California; Distillers, founded in 1934, is Ore- of Oregon’s liquor tiquated and outdated” by large gro- $20.80 in Oregon; and $25.69 in Wash- gon’s oldest importer and producer stores, which they cers like Cincinnati-based Kroger and ington. Sales of liquor products like of distilled spirits. Hood River Dis- fear would drive up Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway, vodka and whiskey are the fi fth-larg- tillers Vodka, in a 1.75-liter bottle, is prices, similar to keep alcohol prices lower and maxi- est revenue source for the state of the biggest-selling liquor item in Or- what happened in mize selection for Oregon consumers. Oregon, and the price could be re- egon. Hood River Distillers saw its Washington. Privatization of the distilled spirits duced by lowering state taxes on li- Washington sales drop by about 50 TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: distribution and sales system in quor products. However, lowering percent after voters in the state de- JIM CLARK Washington has cost the Washington taxes would dramatically reduce the cided to privatize liquor sales in consumer plenty. In Washington, amount of money available for state 2012, with losses estimated around cause of the small demand outside of to our local craft distillers, Washing- consumers can buy distilled alcohol and local programs in Oregon. $4.5 million. the state, Oregon products outside of ton also has a very large alcohol theft products such as vodka and whiskey Let’s talk about product selection. Privatization in Oregon would hurt the state are priced higher to com- problem with liquor in grocery at more locations, but also at higher In Oregon, consumers can order any the state’s burgeoning craft distillery pensate the retailer for the time the stores, creating serious safety and prices and with fewer brand choices. distilled spirits product available in market. Oregon is home to more than product may spend on the shelf. public health concerns for law en- A 750-ml bottle of Makers Mark the United States, and the state will 50 distilleries that produce more than The Oregon craft distiller knows forcement and the community at costs the consumer $29.95 in an Ore- bring it to the store of the consumer’s 480 products and comprise 12 percent that the private system designed by large. gon liquor store. That same bottle choice at no additional cost. No state, of liquor revenues in the state. If the the large grocers is made to move For these reasons and many costs the consumer $48.61 in a Safe- not even California and especially big-box chains have their way, then high-volume products, not those pro- more, don’t let out-of-state big box they could knock Oregon producers duced by small distillers. In Washing- grocers sell you a bag of goods off the shelves. ton, small distillers went from a state called privatization. Oregon is home to more than 50 distilleries that produce more Great product selection at a fair system that fostered their growth to than 480 products and comprise 12 percent of liquor revenues in price is the key to the success of the a private system that found them los- Ron Dodge is president and chief executive small Oregon craft distiller. The low- ing shelf space and sales. offi cer of Hood River Distillers. Paul and the state. If the big-box chains have their way, then they could est price for Oregon-produced prod- In addition to higher prices, less Danelle Romain represent the Oregon Beer knock Oregon producers off the shelves. ucts is in Oregon liquor stores. Be- product selection and the harm done & Wine Distributors Association. READERS’LETTERS

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By JIM REDDEN the coliseum that could host a The Tribune variety of athletic activities in the future,” Hales said. Mayor Charlie Hales is No preliminary plan or bud- thinking about renovating get has yet been prepared for the Veterans Memorial Coli- such additional work. But Hales seum in time to accomodate has assigned Ed McNamara of the 2016 World his staff to the proj- Indoor Track & ect and discussions Field Champi- “If we could already are under- onships. leverage the 2016 way with potential On Nov. 15, partners, including Portland won World Indoor the Portland Trail the bid to host Track & Field Blazers, which the event sched- manages the colise- uled for March Championships, um on behalf of the 18 through 20, we could come city. 2016, at the Ore- Decisions must gon Convention up with a be made soon in or- Center. compelling vision der to complete the But Hales told renovations within the Portland Tri- for the coliseum 26 months, howev- bune last Friday that could host a er, Hales said. that a renovated The future of the coliseum might variety of coliseum, which be a better venue athletic activities opened in 1961, has for the event — in the future.” been cloudy for TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE even though it years. It has been Portland Mayor Charlie Hales is considering a new focus on renovating the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in time to host some of the 2016 would cost more — Mayor Charlie Hales largely neglected International Indoor Track and Field competition. than the $30 mil- by the city since the lion in maintenance improve- Moda Center, formerly the Rose ments that have been under Garden, opened in the Rose discussion for years. Quarter. Mayor Sam Adams “If we could leverage the 2016 proposed tearing it down to World Indoor Track & Field make way for a new baseball Championships, we could come stadium for the Portland Bea- up with a compelling vision for vers, but that idea was aban- doned after architects and his- toric preservations organized a Seniors and people with disabilities: campaign to save it through nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The WE CAN CONNECT YOU coliseum won historic status several months later. to information and services Adams then appointed an ad- visory committee to solicit and 1-855-ORE-ADRC review ideas for the coliseum. Aging and Disability (673-2372) One involved turning it into an Resource Connection athletic complex with an indoor of OREGON www.ADRCofOregon.org velodrome, or bicycle race ADRC operates through the Oregon Department of Human Services track. Adams pulled the plug

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Many potential work- tions in Tigard. ers take jobs with companies in San Jose, All of which bolsters Blackman’s case Calif., and Seattle instead, primarily be- that the Portland metropolitan region is a cause of their reputations as high-tech viable alternative to San Jose and Seattle innovation centers. for high-tech workers. “Employees want to believe if their com- panies fail, they can fi nd work at another Intel gets most attention company without having to move. So they Emerging from Intel’s shadow may be take jobs in San Jose and Seattle instead of difficult, however. The semiconductor Portland,” says Blackman, whose business manufacturer generates press without is located in an older downtown office even trying because of its outsize role in building. the world of high-tech businesses. And The resulting talent shortage is holding when it tries to make news, the coverage back many of the smaller com- can seem overwhelming. panies in the region, Black- In the weeks leading up man thinks. to the summit, Intel re- “I hate to put it this way, but “There’s a ton ceived worldwide attention it’s a war for talent and we’re of world-class by declaring that it intends losing,” says Blackman, who is to manufacturer chips for leading an effort among the companies in the every conceivable commu- companies to brand Portland nications and entertain- as Tech Town. Portland region, ment device, from smart- As Blackman sees it, Port- but the word phones to tablets to laptops land actually has more to offer and personal computers to such employees than San Jose hasn’t gotten Internet television devices. and Seattle. First, jobs are Locally, the company available at other companies, out on that.” made headlines two weeks just like in those cities. Equal- — Sam Blackman, ago by signing an agree- ly important, the cost of living ment with Oregon Gov. Elemental Technologies is less in Portland, meaning John Kitzhaber to invest co-founder and CEO the employees keep more of $500 million and create 500 their earnings. And the quali- new jobs at its Ronler Acres ty of life is better than either San Jose or campus in Hillsboro. The agreement, Seattle, thanks to Oregon’s land-use plan- which guarantees how the company will ning laws, preserved natural lands and pay state taxes for the next 30 years, was well-planned communities. the second signed under a December 2012 law passed at Nike’s request. True picture emerging And then last Thursday, Intel released Blackman shared his thoughts at the its annual economic impact report. The Oregon Business Plan Leadership Summit report, presented at the Dec. 12 breakfast last Monday. Speaking to the hundreds of forum held by the Westside Economic Al- political, business and community leaders liance, was prepared by the local who gathered at the Oregon Convention ECONorthwest economic consulting fi rm. Center, he called for an organized effort to Among other things, it found Intel has get the word out about the true scope of more than 17,000 employees in the region high-tech businesses in the state. who earn an average of $168,000 a year, “The message needs to be, you can en- more than three times the statewide aver- joy a wonderful quality of life and also age. The annual payroll is more than $2.8 have a good job here,” Blackman says, billion, while the annual economic output He also spoke at a news conference held is nearly $27 billion — nearly 9 percent of at the summit to release a new study on the economic output of the entire state. one subset of high-tech companies in Or- That’s more than the total manufactur- egon — information communication tech- ing output in 20 states and 82 countries, nology production and services. It found said John Tapogna, president of the ICT industry included around 3,000 ECONorthwest, a Portland-based consult- fi rms with about 58,000 workers and an an- ing fi rm. nual payroll of approximately $6 billion. “Intel is single-handedly shaping the The study was commission by the Ore- reputation of Portland and Oregon,” Tap- gon Business Council, the Technology As- ogna told the gathering of elected, busi- sociation of Oregon and Oregon State Uni- ness and community leaders in Washing- versity. Other fi ndings reveal that the av- ton and western Clackamas counties. erage wages of ICT workers are twice the Blackman does not knock Intel for its state average. The study also found the success. But he says many young high- industry is growing rapidly in the state, tech professionals do not want to work for TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ with 40 percent of ICT jobs in fi rms that such a large corporation. Good planning and alternative transportation systems are a big draw for high-tech employees, says Sam Blackman of are new to Oregon since 2001. Measured “People need to know there are other Elemental Technologies, shown here outside the company’s Portland offi ce. by gross domestic product, the ICT indus- stories here,” Blackman says.

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Dale and Patrick be every time you talk to police University of California, Berke- In rural Manhattan, Kan., a Murphy share a they’re patting you down. If peo- ley law professor and author of 2010 experiment showed that of- laugh with ple see (police offi cers) and they “The City That Became Safe: fi cers who simply parked their Deshawn, Isaiah are more a part of the commu- New York’s Lessons for Urban squad cars, exited and stood be- and a friend they nity, even if there’s a pat down Crime and Its Control.” But side the cars for random 15-min- stopped as part it’s less invasive.” what matters most, Zimring em- ute intervals a few times a day of the Gang “Police officers, aware that phasizes, is what the offi cers do reduced crime. Enforcement nine out of 10 offi cer deaths are during those 15 minutes they Portland-style hot-spot polic- Team’s caused by gunshots, must have are out of their cars and com- ing will fall somewhere between community the freedom to search for weap- munity policing. the two Manhattan examples. policing. First, ons if they are going to police on In New York City, police offi - Precisely how it plays out may the offi cers foot,” says Berkeley criminolo- cers in high-crime areas until determine whether hot-spot po- searched the gist Zimring. recently routinely stopped and licing succeeds or fails here. youths for But if people don’t feel they frisked pedestrians in their ver- weapons. are being disrespected, even sion of hot-spot policing. New ‘Speak like gentlemen’ when asked for a pat down, Dale, Murphy and other gang TRIBUNE PHOTO: Zimring says, most people JAMIE VALDEZ team members are more famil- won’t resent it. He points out iar than most Portland offi cers armed. All he looks for is weap- the coming months. Metropolitan Public Defender, that at the airport and at rock Nature of crimes with the conflicts involved in ons. That is why the missing “One of the things we’re par- says she’s seen cases where cli- concerts people have become increases success hot spotting. Typically, if they driver’s license and a bag that ticularly concerned about is ents have claimed Portland po- accustomed to being patted aren’t investigating a gang inci- Murphy felt in the pocket of one having this come across as a lice frisked them in physically down, often by polite security of hot-spot patrols dent, they’re out making con- of the young men did not be- heavy-handed New York-style intrusive ways. And she says employees. Hot-spot policing tact with people in areas where come issues. policing tactic,” Stewart says. officers asking for consent “As long as it is not a ceremo- works, says Portland gang members live or hang out, One of the youths told the of- Along those lines, there will doesn’t mean much because al- ny of either domination or of State University criminol- a variation on the traditional fi cers that they were visiting a be clear differences between most everyone consents when specially focused suspicion, that ogist Kris Henning, be- form of community policing. relative in the apartment build- Portland stop-and-pat downs an offi cer makes a request. we think you’re a bad person, if cause a lot of crime is im- And that is precisely what is ing in front of which they had and New York’s stop-and-frisks. “They may term it consensu- it can become good-natured pulsive, not planned, and happening on this chilly Thurs- parked. Dale says he knows of a First, in New York, al, but in my mind business as usual, I think we because many offenders, day evening. gang member who lives in the the frisks are not is it really consen- can tolerate an awful lot if it,” especially young ones, Dale taps on the driver’s side building. That made him a little consensual — po- “Everybody sual?” she says. Zimring says. don’t feel comfortable out- window, makes a motion and suspicious, at least to the point lice simply stop “Or do we all have “It’s a question of what is the side their neighborhoods. the driver rolls down his win- where the pat down made sense, individuals and understands this belief that social exchange. It isn’t a cere- Even a police offi cer walk- dow. As Dale returns to the he says. search them. fairness out when we come in mony of domination in Portland. ing up and down a hot-spot squad car to check the driver’s But if the youths had refused Also, Stewart contact with police It isn’t mine’s bigger than yours. street for 15 minutes twice a license, Murphy, his voice de- the pat down, Dale explains, he says, Portland po- here. Even we have to do what In New York it does become day can create a shift in peo- void of aggression or accusa- would have still asked them to lice should have a folks who are they say?” that.” ple’s thinking about their tion, asks the three to get out of get out of the car and requested different focus Along the same Even the idea of offi cers Dale likelihood of getting caught the car. they keep their hands in their when they’re po- committing lines, Dunn says and Murphy asking the young should they commit an out- “You don’t mind if we pat you pockets while they talked. He licing on foot. In crimes.” public officials men if they could pat them door crime such as vandal- down so we can speak like gen- says he had no probable cause many cities, New shouldn’t expect down, rather than demanding it, — Brian Dale, ism, car prowling, robbery tlemen?” Murphy asks the three to frisk them without consent. If York included, of- too many com- changes the power dynamic, ac- Portland Gang or assault. Burglary, too, can young men. there’s nothing that tells him fi cers are evaluat- plaints about pat cording to Zimring. Enforcement Team be deterred by hot-spot po- Within minutes all three are people might be dangerous, “I ed based on how downs, and Zimring says Portland’s mod- licing, Henning says, be- out in the cold, with Murphy can’t force that issue,” he says. many investiga- shouldn’t take the el, if Dale and Murphy are rep- cause a certain number of running his hands the length of That’s also why the bag in the tive stops they perform. When absence of complaints as a sign resentative, sends the right burglaries are opportunistic their bodies. He explains that he driver’s pocket wasn’t even officers know they are being that the program is working. message. “In its intense eti- — an impulsive youth seeing is searching for guns or knives worth looking at, he says. With measured that way, or by how “That’s probably not the pop- quette it is almost unique,” he an open basement window, — nothing else. The backseat no probable cause for a search, many handguns they confi scate, ulation that’s going to register a says. “And I think it’s a pretty for instance. youth says he keeps a knife even if he’d found something in- they stop more people, accord- formal complaint,” Dunn says. good idea — (showing) that Henning says that studies around his waist. Murphy fi nds criminating, a criminal charge ing to Stewart. And that population, young what they’re trying to do is show a large percentage of and carefully removes a large would not have held up in court. “What gets measured gets men who might appear danger- keep the street safe and that’s offenders won’t commit folding knife, and makes a point The real point of the stop, he done,” he says. ous to an intuitive police offi - the priority.” crimes outside their neigh- of showing the owner that he is says, was not fi nding something The Portland experiment will cer, might carry the wrong The entire scene on South- borhoods. Henning, who putting it back on the car seat. illegal, but the casual conversa- measure less confrontative ac- message from the pat down and east 119th Avenue has been worked with Portland police Walking around the car to the tion that took place between the tions, looking at whether offi - conversation, says David Fi- viewed by a black man standing to devise the bureau’s new sidewalk the young men start two officers and the three cers on foot speak to shop own- danque, executive director of in his doorway across the street. hot-spot strategy, analyzed laughing as they see how far youths. ers or engage in problem solv- the American Civil Liberties Told that police might soon be Portland burglaries and dis- from the curb they have parked. Dale says these sort of stops ing, such as fi nding and report- Union of Oregon. showing a greater foot presence covered the great majority For the next 15 minutes or so, rarely become confrontational, ing areas that need better light- “Many of the individuals are that could mean more bystand- occurred less than a half- what could only be described as and eight or nine out of 10 peo- ing to deter crime. going to feel like they were er stops and pat downs, the mile from the burglar’s a friendly conversation ensues. ple he asks consent to a pat stopped, they were frisked, they man, who gives his name only home. Dale has learned from dispatch down. Are pat downs consensual? were treated as if they might be as Merwin, says he has an “It’s an area they’re famil- that the driver’s license has Dale says he has a friend who There is evidence that not all doing something wrong,” Fi- 8-year-old son and a 6-year-old iar with, they feel more com- been suspended, but he tells the can’t understand why subjects, Portland police offi cers are as danque says. “That may not be daughter and has no problem fortable there,” Henning says. driver he’s not going to ticket especially blacks and Hispanics, experienced in the art of re- the best way to build bridges to with the new policy. Similarly, studies have him. They talk about calling a don’t display resentment. He spectful stops as Dale and Mur- those young people.” “That would keep it safe for shown that some drug deal- friend to drive the car from says he doesn’t have an explana- phy. Earlier this year the U.S. the kids,” he says. ers and prostitutes, when here. The stop and the pat down tion, except for the level of re- Department of Justice criticized Offi cer training is key chased off their familiar don’t appear to bother the spect he and Murphy show be- Portland police for their use of Stewart says he’s working on street corners, don’t simply young men at all. fore and after the pat downs. force against people with men- developing a new communica- fi nd another corner to con- “It’s good, in a way, if they “Everybody understands tal illness. tions training course for offi cers duct business. Sometimes don’t come toward you as a sus- fairness out here,” Dale says. But almost all offi cers will be who will be on the street. And all the other corners are al- pect but as a person,” says De- “Even folks who are committing community policing under the he says he expects to hear from Be ready claimed, or another shawn, one of the young men. crimes.” new hot-spot guidelines. civil libertarians with com- neighborhood might be turf He adds that if he were stopped That brings up the prospect plaints about an increase in pat Merry! belonging to another gang, while walking down the street Some unexpected resistance of an offi cer with less aptitude downs. But he thinks that as or long-time customers of a listening to music on head- Well, not everybody. Dale and and more attitude than Dale community policing increases drug dealer or prostitute phones he might be bugged. He Murphy share a laugh describ- and Murphy making a stop and overall in hot-spot areas, those Not won’t be able to fi nd a new also says he’d feel hassled if a ing the most common resistance requesting a pat down — a pos- who are asked for pat downs location. Some choose an- stop by police started taking they meet — from hipsters, Dale sible recipe for trouble. won’t feel as singled out.

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■ 75 percent of homeless premium as demand people in Portland are from Portland. rises dramatically Source: TPI By SHASTA KEARNS MOORE Unsheltered in Oregon For The Tribune

■ 60.2% of all homeless Ebenezer Scrooge might people look at the person sleeping on ■ 52.5% of homeless the sidewalk or under an veterans overpass and wonder why ■ 59.5% of unaccompanied they don’t just go to a shelter. youth The answer in the Portland ■ No. 2: Oregon’s national area is simple. They’re jammed rank for the highest number full. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: JONATHAN HOUSE of unsheltered families. A person who becomes home- Vinson Lakey and Tasson Billings share a laugh over lunch at the Source: HUD less tonight will have to wait an Portland Rescue Mission in downtown Portland. The two are part of the ■ 2,869 - homeless people average of 120 days to get a bed. organization’s Link Program, aimed at getting men off the street and counted on a night in January That’s according to a recent sur- onto a career path. 2013 in Multnomah County. vey of area waiting lists by Actual number is likely higher. Transition Projects Inc., the Source: Portland Housing largest provider of shelter space Bureau for homeless single adults in ■ 15,917 - the estimated the Portland region. total number of homeless What this means, says TPI people in Multnomah County Development Director Tony including people doubled-up Bernal, is that the idea of an or couch surfi ng. emergency shelter — where a Source: Portland Housing newly homeless person can go Bureau to get food, a safe place to sleep and comfort —is largely a thing Total number of shelter beds of the past. in Multnomah County “There are at least four times 670 year-round beds the number of people living on 342 more beds in winter the streets as we have shelter 235 more beds during severe bed capacity,” Bernal says. “For weather events most people seeking shelter, Source: Portland Housing they can’t get it. At least not im- Bureau mediately.” Chuck Woolard descends a ladder after affi xing a cross at the Twenty-fi ve years ago, an as- Portland Rescue Mission. Woolard is a participant in the organization’s Homeless deaths in sessment of shelter space or- Link Program. Multnomah County in 2012 dered by then-Mayor Bud Clark 29 deaths from April- found there was adequate ca- September pacity. No one was forced to has seen in a long time,” Kin- women searching for a safe 27 deaths from October- sleep on the streets. shella says. place to sleep are on the rise, March These days, once people even Human Solutions, which opens she says. “If you’re downtown Source: TPI, Domicile Unknown begin using homeless services, a Family Winter Emergency and a single woman looking for The line runs long outside the Portland Rescue Mission before dinner is they have already been sleeping Shelter during the a place to stay, it’s served in the evening. How to help: outside for a very long time. cold months, also going to be very Homeless services through- has seen a sharp “If you’re diffi cult for you to ■ Aid organizations always out the region have morphed increase. fi nd something.” for the next six months, they homelessness, aiming to aid 200 have a huge demand for into residential programs with “For the last downtown and Though Oregon’s cannot fi nd a landlord to rent to homeless adults and 100 fami- warm winter gear, especially most people staying two to four years, we a single woman unemployment them,” DeMaster says. lies in 2014. socks. Donations can be three months to address a have served 40 to rate is improving, This is becoming a theme all “Everyone is working very dropped off 24/7 at Transition range of issues before getting 80 homeless peo- looking for a service agencies too common in Oregon. This hard,” says the Rescue Mission’s Projects’ headquarters, 665 back on their feet. ple in families place to stay, point to sluggish year’s federal homelessness as- Mason, “but the demand is con- N.W. Hoyt St. And the picture is getting each night,” says job growth in lower sessment placed Oregon tinuing to rise. So we have a ■ Sign up for updates from worse quickly. Several agencies Human Solutions it’s going to be income brackets as among five other states with high demand and a low supply.” Transition Projects to stay are reporting that in 2013, the Executive Direc- very diffi cult a major factor lead- warmer climates to have more Transition Projects convened informed about a new task number of people in the area tor Jean DeMas- ing to homeless- than half of its homeless popu- a roundtable discussion on Nov force addressing the changing requesting shelter space has in- ter. “This year, we for you to fi nd ness. lation unsheltered. 12 to address the myriad rea- face of homelessness in the creased dramatically. are averaging 80 something.” But there’s an- The federal government is sons services are not keeping community. tprojects.org Matt Kinshella, a spokesper- to 105 homeless — Alexa Mason, other force at work, where most dollars to fight up with need. A task force aims son for 211info, said the referral people (children Portland Rescue Mission too, notes TPI’s homelessness come from, but to bring policy suggestions to If you need help: service has seen nearly twice and parents) each Bernal. Portland’s with sequestration being the City Council next spring. the number of people request- night.” rental market over- new normal, localities are But for people on the streets Call 211 from any phone to ing shelter space this year from Alexa Mason, a spokesperson all is at a record low of 2 percent scrambling to fi nd extra room in today, the help may not come get connected to services in 300 in November 2012 to 591 in for the Portland Rescue Mis- vacancy, and affordable housing their budgets for housing. fast enough. The Old Farmer’s the area or visit 211info.org. November 2013. sion, says the nonprofi t group units are even more rare. 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Portland’s Ashia Grzesik dazzles with her cello and alto-soprano voice, but it’s her self- depracating humor and personality that wow audiences. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEN Z MUND PHOTOGRAPHY Cultivating a garden of sounds ■ Cellist-singer Ashia Grzesik merges pop, folk, classical music

n a matter of minutes, Ashia Grzesik transforms herself there’s something uniquely “Grzesik” about this musician, some- into a one-woman band. thing sui generis. First, she records and then loops a ukulele rhythm Maybe it’s because the 33-year-old Portland resident and Polish- I chord pattern through an effects pedal. Then she records born immigrant combines over-the-top artsy theatricality with backing vocals, “ooh-ing” her voice. Then she plucks a simple, the kind of down-to-earth, self- but catchy melodic bass line on her cello, which she adds to the deprecating humor that en- Europe-bound loops. dears you to your favorite ■ As the layers of sound fi ll her living room, she draws her greasy spoon waitress. In oth- To hear her sing with Portland Cello Project, come to their bow across her cello and weaves a er words, Grzesik was clearly concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, slightly complex classical sound- born to dazzle folks with her STORY BY in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert ing countermelody. talent, but apparently lacks Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. ROB CULLIVAN She then lets loose with her alto- the pretension that can mark For more information, read this soprano voice, giving operatic heft some divas. week’s LiveMusic! column. to a melody she recently com- “The human comes fi rst, the ■ Grzesik is raising funds for posed called “My Rock.” Her lyrics speak of her drowning artist second,” she says more her next tour of Europe. while others swim to safety, as she comes to terms with her than once. For info: ashiagrzesik.com. sorrowful plight. The tune is surprisingly “pop” for someone Indeed, during her most re- steeped in classical music. cent concert showcasing Polish immigrant songs, at the Alberta “I think a lot of what I write is pretty simple and straightfor- Rose Theatre, she began the show by singing a capella in the ward,” she says. audience, not beneath a spotlight. She then asked everyone to You can compare how her songs sound to any number of silently invite the spirits of their ancestors to join in the show. pieces written by Tom Waits, Tori Amos or Laurie Anderson. “The space really becomes fuller, and the relationship is no Indeed, her new album, “Diesel vs Lungs,” would sit comfort- ably on your shelf next to records of such artists. However, See GRZESIK / Page 2

Books are written in their genes an author, who has published the basis for her fi rst book, “Fla- heritage and her daughter. Linda Yoshida, three books, with another herty’s Crossing.” Yoshida chose to write under Kristina McMorris one on the way. And, it turns out, writing the name Kaylin McFarren; the But more importantly, Yoshi- runs in the family. Her daugh- Kay is based on the letter K, for pen multiple works da, along with her husband, ter, Kristina McMorris of Happy Kristina, and Yoshida’s own businessman Junki Yoshida, Valley, has just produced her maiden name, McFarren. By ELLEN SPITALERI supports communities through- third novel, “The Pieces We “I am 100 percent Irish — Pamplin Media Group out the metro area with several Keep,” which is about love and both my parents’ families emi- charities, especially the Soulful faith in all forms, and choosing grated from Ireland,” she says, Although Linda Yoshida Giving Foundation. Each year to believe in things that may not noting that the name is also a may not call herself a Renais- they host a huge concert fund- come with tangible proof. dedication to her aunt and her sance woman, it is easy to raiser at their Troudale estate. When she sat down to write great-grandmother, who also PMG FILE PHOTO: JIM CLARK think of her that way. She Linda Yoshida’s father died “Flaherty’s Crossing,” her fi rst were writers. Linda Yoshida (above with her husband, teriyaki sauce mogul Junki used to own a large art gal- from colon cancer, and during book, Linda Yoshida decided to Yoshida) has written several fi ctional novels under the pseudonym lery and is still a major sup- the process of his death, she come up with a pseudonym that Kaylin McFarren, with another one in the works. porter of the arts, and she is kept a journal, which provided would honor both her own Irish See AUTHORS / Page 2 THE SHORT LIST

it’s $9 for adults (thegrotto.org/ adult revelry and some 1,000 San- Straight No Chaser THE HOLIDAYS Christmas). tas and other Christmas charac- The famed a capella group, ■ Ships and boats decorated in ters make one heckuva party at formed in 1996 at Indiana Universi- ZooLights, Grotto, lights and Christmas decorations downtown Portland bars. It’s the ty, has attracted 25 million You- fl oat the Willamette and Columbia fi nal of four Portland-area “Santa- Tube views. Their holiday releases, Christmas Ships rivers. Tours take place throughout con” events. “Holiday Spirit” and “Christmas Places to see during the next December (christmasships.org). Noon-midnight, Saturday, Dec. Cheers,” have been hits, and their couple weeks: ■ Homes on Peacock Lane in 21, starting at Punch Bowl Social most recent album, “Under The In- ■ The 21st season of Winter Southeast Portland draw thou- Food and Drink, 340 S.W. Morri- fluence,” includes collaborations Wonderland at Portland Interna- sands of visitors each year, with son St., punchbowlsocial.com (or with Sara Bareilles, Dolly Parton, tional Raceway, 1940 N. Victory car and/or pedestrian tours start- “Stumptown Santacon” on Face- Rob Thomas, Seal and Jason Mraz, Blvd., goes through Christmas. Car ing at 6 p.m. nightly in the area book) as well as Phil Collins, Stevie Won- tours, $16 per car load, start at 5 just off Southeast 39th Avenue der and Elton John. p.m. most days (winterwonder- (peacocklane.net). COURTESY OF MICHAEL DURHAM/OREGON ZOO 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, Arlene landportland.com). ■ Pittock Mansion’s “A Locally Oregon ZooLights are a popular Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. ■ MUSIC holiday attraction, and they Oregon Zoo’s Zoolights goes Crafted Christmas” exhibit re- Broadway, portland5.com, $38- through Jan. 5 at 4001 S.W. Canyon mains open through Jan. 2. The continue, along with other area $64.50 Road. ZooLights features a more im- mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive, Sallie Ford & The Outside displays, through New Year’s Day. mersive experience with many ar- will be open at 11 a.m. each day ex- Portland’s own group is staging eas lit up for the fi rst time, including cept Christmas and New Year’s two shows to close out 2013, after STAGE a section of the Africa Rainforest Day (pittockmansion.org). having spent most of the year tour- Tickets start at $35; go to orsym- that features a twisting 100-foot rain- ■ The lighted 5,500-square-foot ing in support of “Untamed Beast.” phony.org for ticket information bow-colored tunnel of light. Viewing, Queen Anne Victorian Mansion, 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 20- for the event at Arlene Schnitzer Wanderlust Circus which includes $10 for adults and $7 1441 N. McClellan St., opens for 21, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burn- Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. Wanderlust Circus and gypsy for children, starts at 5 p.m. most tours at 6 p.m. weekdays and 5 side St., dougfi rlounge.com, $15 The other upcoming event: “Com- chamber ensemble 3 Leg Torso com- days (oregonzoo.org); ZooLights will p.m. weekends (queenannevicto- fort and Joy: A Classical Christ- bine for a rollicking musical, where be closed Dec. 24 and 25. rianmansion.com). Oregon Symphony mas,” featuring the symphony and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is vis- ■ The Grotto’s 26th annual Fes- The Symphony has two big resident conductor Paul Ghun ited by three spirits who give him a tival of Lights, 8840 N.E. Skidmore shows coming up. Check for avail- Kim, tenor Dominic Armstrong time-traveling crash course in the St., goes through Dec. 30, with this MISC. ability for tickets for “Natalie Cole and concertmaster Sarah Kwak. true meaning of Christmas. year’s theme “Hark! The Herald Christmas” (7:30 p.m. Saturday, The details: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 20- Angels Sing,” highlighting its Dec. 21); it’s a popular return en- Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 22, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. choir concerts. It opens at 5 p.m. ‘Stumptown Santacon’ gagement after her sold-out 2012 orsymphony.org, tickets starting Alberta St., albertarosetheatre. nightly (except Christmas), and It’s that season again, where Valentine’s Day performance. at $10 (priced well for families). com, $20, $25 at door B2 LIFE Portland!Life The Portland Tribune Thursday, December 19, 2013

467406.121913 Grzesik: One-woman band on stage ■ ate her one-woman band on From page 1 stage. Like more and more Portland’s first choice for quality fabric since 1918 similarly minded classically longer just between me and the trained musicians, she takes audience,” she says. “I’m re- her skills into bars, nightclubs, membering to invite others in, cafes and other places where who are far in distance but near classical music traditionally to our hearts.” has not been heard, and mesh- es it with pop, rock, hip-hop Toddler on the run and soul. Grzesik stresses it’s Need a Gift Idea? Grzesik left Soviet-dominat- less contrived than people ed Poland in 1981, when she might think. was 18 months old — her dad a “It wasn’t, ‘Man, I’m going to Save 20% dissident rock musician, her go into a bar with a cello!’ ” she on a Sewing Basket GIFT mom a teacher. 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Theater used in its show “The daughter on the outside.” Gray Sisters.” The young family fled to instrument was as tall as her. ‘Holy meow meow!’ ” she says Grzesik has played festivals what was then West Germany, “We grew together,” she adds with a laugh. in Poland as well as Germany settling in Hamburg. Eventual- with a laugh. “What I love about She fell in love with a guy and the Czech Republic, and ly, a Catholic church in the San it is it’s the music of anything who encouraged her to move to she plans to return to Europe Francisco area sponsored the and everything. It can be a sup- Portland. The relationship next year. Earlier this year, she family’s resettling in America, port role, it can be an expressive eventually ended, but her new performed in Berlin, with the where she and her two sisters role, and it can be a middle role.” home proved to be fertile celebrated show, “Dummy,” grew up in a house fi lled with After playing with the Seattle ground for her music. She featuring her compositions set UPCOMING EVENTS music. She was only 6 when she Youth Symphony from ages 10 eventually became a member to acrobatic choreography fi rst heard a recording of De- to 18, she went to Central Wash- of The Portland Cello Project, along with tracks written by bussy’s music. ington University to study mu- Vagabond Opera and Classical electronic musician Reecode. “I was just completely blown sic. In her junior year, she joined Revolution PDX. The cellist-singer hopes to con- away by it,” she says. “I remem- Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas, a Along the way, she devel- tinue collaborating with others ber loving the bassoon sounds.” gig that lasted four years. oped her solo act, called Ashia as well as perform solo. Her parents enrolled her in “To go from music school to & The Bison Rouge, which in- “I’m really into lending my- cello classes, she says, noting the a massive production is like volves the use of looping to cre- self to where I’m at.” FRIDAY JAN. 17 SATURDAY FEB. 8 MODA CENTER MODA CENTER Authors: Writing runs in Yoshida family ■ From page 1 with her. SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB. 15 & 16 SATURDAY FEB. 22 “I saw a news segment about MODA CENTER MODA CENTER a 7-year-old boy with a recur- Drawing on the personal ring nightmare that he died in a CONNECT WITH US! “Flaherty’s Crossing” is plane crash in World War II. 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So I thought about a a WW II Fighter Pilot.” character whose father comes to PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP: ELLEN SPITALERI COURTESY OF LINDA YOSHIDA Then McMorris’s older son see her as a ghost, to complete Kristina McMorris, daughter of Linda Yoshida says, of seeing began suffering from night ter- those issues in life,” she says. Junki and Linda Yoshida, used an books published: “I feel rors, and told his mother details As she set about writing her unusual news story to inspire her accomplished that I started about a grandmother who did second book, Yoshida made a to write “The Pieces We Keep.” something and I fi nished it.” not exist. UNIQUEUNIQUE decision to self-publish her “I’m a writer, so I asked myself work, noting that she can now ‘What if?’ What, as a mother, can be her own boss and write when I do with this information?” ACCENTACCENT CHESTSCHESTS she feels like writing. complex and dangerous than But, if you choose to, you can And fi nally, as McMorris read Both her two most current anything they have done before. keep the memory alive, or you through a declassified docu- books, “Severed Threads” and Shinzo, a Buddhist monk, tells can develop a new relationship. ment about Nazi saboteurs, she forf every room ini your home!h ! “Buried Threads,” fi t into the them if the treasure isn’t found, Her biggest thrill is to see her discovered that the story was romantic suspense category then the destruction of Japan books in print: “It is so exciting. one of love and tragedy. and have sold so well that she is will happen,” Yoshida says. I feel accomplished that I start- McMorris found herself AllAll onon now working on a third book in Other elements that come in- ed something and I fi nished it.” engaging in the widest range the series, “Banished Threads.” to play are beautiful, exotic of interviews she had ever SALE In “Severed Threads” we meet women, some of whom can fi ght Interwoven stories experienced. deep-sea diver Rachel Lyons, their way out of most situations, McMorris says her most re- “I interviewed a combat vet- who is called upon by a museum Japanese gangsters, hungry cent book, “The Pieces We eran, just back from Afghani- NOW! director to assist Chase Cohen, sharks and eels, restless spirits, Keep,” like all her other novels, stan, a veterinarian, a hypno- her former love interest, with and lots of obstacles that Chase would be suitable for book therapist with experience in the recovery of a cursed relic and Rachel must overcome to groups, and she includes discus- past-life regression, a children’s from a sunken Chinese mer- survive. sion questions at the end. 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store Santa, the song nails with LiveMusic! Davies’ characteristic wit the hollowness of forgetting the Brisket bridges border at La Taq poor on a day devoted to a di- By ROB CULLIVAN Pamplin Media Group vine being born in their guise. So what does that have to do with the Jeremy Wilson Foun- Dec. 19 dation, a nonprofi t health and service organization for musi- Small favors cians? Well, several local fans Probably best known in of Davies’ work are coming to- these parts as the singer-drum- gether for a Kinks Tribute Bread&Brew mer for The Terraplanes, Boyd Christmas Party to benefi t the Small has gone on to become a organization, and those fans in- A biweekly restaurant fi xture of the clude the members of the trib- or bar review blues scene in ute band KINKED, as well as The Nether- Dennis Mitchell, Honus Huff- lands, where hines, Metropolitan Farms and By ANNE MARIE DISTEFANO he co-founded Raf Mod Band. If you’re a fan of The Tribune the record la- that most British of the British bel Cool Buzz. Invasion bands, this one’s for risket tacos. They’re at Gifted with you. the top of the menu at a beautiful The JWF Kinks Tribute La Taq, and they’re the blue-eyed soul X-Mas Party, 9 p.m. Friday, lure — especially if you voice that has SMALL Dec. 20, Secret Society Ball- B Two of the best know that the brisket is smoked just enough room, 116 N.E. Russell St. Sug- next door at Podnah’s Pit. dishes at La Taq grit in it to make him sound gested donation $5 to $20. Info: Barbecue hero Rodney Muir- on Northeast like a strong man who ain’t 503-493-3600, secretsociety.net. head owns both places. He Killingsworth afraid to cry, Small is a classy cooks his meat Texas-style, so Street are the frontman and will join Josh Dec. 26 it’s a fairly natural progression tortilla soup Fulero of the Curtis Salgado for him to move into Tex-Mex or (left) and brisket Band, Allen Hunter, and his Boomerang blues Mexican fl avors. tamale (below). Terraplane bandmate Chris The Reverb Brothers are a Technically, La Taq is a bar. La Taq’s tasty Miller (who also has played reminder of why American It’s open until midnight, no mi- brisket is cooked with Dave Alvin) for this show. music became so popular all nors allowed. The food menu is next door at Boyd Small & Friends, 9 p.m. over the world in the fi rst minus an entree section, al- Podnah’s Pit. La Thursday, Dec. 19, Duff’s Ga- place. As they jam on dance- though some dishes, like pork Taq is a taqueria rage, 1635 S.E. Seventh Ave. able music from yesteryear to ribs in chili verde or a salad of now, but it has $10. Info: 503-234-BEER, duffs 2013, raggin’, reelin’, rockin’ pineapple and jicama, are more the potential to garage.com. ‘n’ rollin’ till the break of day, than just drinking snacks. be a full-fl edged you can’t help but wonder at The head bartender is former restaurant. Dec. 20 the immense spirit of our Beaker & Flask cocktail whiz TRIBUNE PHOTOS: country’s many styles, from Kevin Ludwig. Here he’s focus- JONATHAN HOUSE Yule like this blues to country to jazz and ing on tequila and continuing Portland Cello Project urg- R&B — despite all our divi- his exploration of the cocktail ened with Oaxacan cheese, and es you to wear your Christmas sions and trouble, American cannon. His El Diablo — silver topped with crisp thin strips of sweaters to their upcoming music has a way of instantly tequila, crème de cassis, lime tortilla chips and slices of avo- holiday show, which doubles as uniting people around one and ginger beer — emerges cado. The best bites were those a release party for the group’s word: fun! from the mists of tiki bar histo- that included all of the above, new “Winter” EP. The record This Portland band features: ry as a fruity quencher, perfect and the best way to achieve features seasonal tunes from Claes Almroth on vocals, key- for spicy food. His New Vieux is that was not with a spoon, but various cultures and historical boards and harmonica; Doug a modernized version of a New with one of the fresh tortilla periods, including such num- Marx on vocals and acoustic Orleans classic called the Vieux chips that we had ordered as bers as “Carol of the Bells,” the guitar; Dave “Gutbucket” Duff- Carré. Even streamlined it’s a an appetizer. famous Spanish carol “Riu ield on cornet and vocals; Allan bit of a mouthful: rye, apricot li- Meanwhile, some of the en- Chu,” and “Shalom Chaverim,” Lemley on electric guitar and queur, Benedictine, and lots of chilada sauce ended up in the a Hanukkah song. The perfor- vocals; J. Michael Kearsey on Angostura bitters. At fi rst it tacos, and improved them mance will feature such guests bass and vocals; and Fred In- tasted too assertive and brassy, greatly. as: Nancy Ives, principal cellist gram on drums and vocals. but as the ice melted, it grew We were settled in. The light for the Oregon Symphony; not- Playing both original music on me. Individual dishes were fi ne, but it wasn’t until all was yellow and festive, shining ed songwriter Howe Gelb; and and a wide range of covers, The rest of the meal went the from behind perforated tin Laura Gibson, Laura Veirs and they’re gigging on Boxing Day same way. Individual dishes the plates were on the table, and the fl avors shades. Natural wood and Ashia Grzesik. to raise money for Rose Hav- were fi ne, but it wasn’t until all started intermingling, that it came together as bright tiles give the boxy room a Portland Cello Project’s en, a community and interven- the plates were on the table, a really good meal. warm, happy look. We would Holiday Sweater Spectacular, tion center for women and and the fl avors started inter- have ordered dessert, if there 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, Arlene children experiencing the mingling, that it came together was any. The menu remains a Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 trauma of abuse and home- as a really good meal. bar menu for now, but I S.W. Broadway. Ticket prices lessness. Cash and canned Of course, the brisket is good. sounded like a good idea, had see it doing well, bottled and wouldn’t be surprised to see La vary. Info: 800-273-1530, food donations will be accept- It’s smoky and tender and beefy, too much of a heavy lamb fl avor sold along with Podnah’s barbe- Taq evolve away from taqueria portland5.com ed, as well as blankets, sheets, and you can get it four or fi ve to make sense in a taco. cue sauces. status and grow into a full- towels, gloves, hats, scarves, different ways. In tacos, the A brisket tamale with a very The enchilada sauce also fl edged restaurant. Under electric candlelight personal hygiene products, di- meat seemed to have just acci- tender casing arrived in a giant serves as a base for spicy, 5 p.m.-midnight daily, 1625 Ray Davies’ “Father Christ- apers and baby wipes. dentally found its way onto a pool of excellent enchilada dense chicken tortilla soup. N.E. Killingsworth St., 503-281- mas” may qualify as one of the The Reverb Brothers, 9:30 tortilla. 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PLACEMENT INFORMATION MINKCOAT: Full length, FIREWOOD 5 Scuba Tanks LIFELONG COLLECTOR PIANOS: Kroeger upright natuarl Mahogany, size 10, SEASONED HARD- A score for scuba divers! pays cash for GERMAN & 1912, hand carved panels, Prime condition, $3,000. WOOD & FIR, (Two 3.5 HP Steel, 3 Alu- JAPANESE war relics. recently tuned, $600/obo. Telephone: CHINA: Flint Ridge Sylvan minum), 3 scuba wet suits Helmets, swords, flags etc. Lester upright player piano, (503) 620-SELL (7355) Business Teal Green Band with gold SPLIT, STACKED & (One medium Men’s, 1 La- (503)288-2462 | Portland plays well, sounds great, rim, 12 place setting plus COVERED, READY dies, 1 Kids) $300 or best 1910, recently refinished, Fax: Opportunities extras, 131 pieces total, TO BURN, $175 offer. $1,500/obo. Lester spinet, (503) 620-3433 $3,000. WALLACE SIL- 503-422-8989 Wanted small older golden mahogany, 1952, VER PLATE: Christmas CORD + DELIVERY Crawler (bulldozer), any $400/obo; Story & Clark, ATTENTION Bells, full set of 42 years, AURORA, model/condition running or 4’1” baby grand, walnut, E-Mail: READERS Collector’s item, $2,000. (971) 409-0612 BEER SIGNS: Downsiz- not or related equipment, $1200/ best offer. info@ Call 503-636-6455. ing, getting rid of approx Skidsteer farm tractor. Any 503-752-9930. Community-classifieds.com Due to the quantity and 40+ beer signs. All are 1/2 old small track machines. variety of business op- Seasoned & split Oak off, $10-$50. From a col- Also wanted old gas Sporting Goods Address: portunity listings we re- Bazaars/Flea $200/cord. lector that was in the Brew- pumps, advertising signs, ceive, it is impossible for Seasoned & split Fir eriana Club. Electric, vending machines, ciga- 6606 SE Lake Road us to verify every oppor- Markets $150/cord. Neoneon mirrored, Bud- rette, candy slot machines. Portland, OR 97269 tunity advertisement. You pick up. weiser, Miller, White Any old novelty items. Pri- CASH FOR GUNS Readers respond to (503)634-2484, 654-1335 Horse, Coors, Anheuser vate Party Cash. (360) business opportunity Busch & Olympic, etc. Too 204-1017 SELLING A Office Hours: ads at their own risk. If PORTLAND NE many to mention! Great COLLECTION OR 8 am - 5 pm in doubt about a partic- Parisian HOLIDAY Seasoned Alder/ Maple gifts for the Holidays, Man SINGLE PIECES ular offer, check with the BAZAAR BOUTIQUE $250/cord. Local delivery Caves, etc. Please call for WE BUY GOLD, SILVER, Better Business Bureau, available. Estacada area. directions, 503-638-5950. AND PLATINUM 503-704-5045 906 A NE 24TH [email protected] 503-226-3981 or the Call 503-679-4454. Located at 1030 Young Consumer Protection AVENUE Street inside the Young Agency, 503-378-4320, Block & Tackle Street Market in BEFORE investing any Furniture/ 1 large block & tackle with Woodburn. Free testing Oregon’s Largest 3Day money. Home Furnishings high strength nylon rope and estimates. GUN & KNIFE $50.00. 503-422-8989 Monday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. SHOW WE PAY MORE DEC 20-21-22 Loans COFFEE TABLE: With 2 Northwest Gold and matching end tables, glass MINKCOAT: Full length, Silver Buyers Portland Expo top inserts, 4-yrs-old, ex- natuarl Mahogany, size 10, 503-989-2510 Center SATURDAY: 12-6 cellent condition, paid Prime condition, $3,000. Women’s samples, 1-5 exit #306B $400, sell all for $95. Call CHINA: Flint Ridge Sylvan To place your It is illegal for companies vintage and upcycled Fri 12-6, Sat 9-5 503-819-5126. Teal Green Band with gold Classified advertisement, doing business by phone to clothing. Accessories, rim, 12 place setting plus Sun 10-4 promise you a loan and hats and shoes. A call 503-620-SELL(7355) Help Announcements/ extras, 131 pieces total, Admission $10 ask you to pay for it before unique and eclectic RECLINERS: community-classifieds.com $3,000. WALLACE SIL- Wanted they deliver. For more in- collection! Not to miss! LIKE NEW, 1-800-659-3440 Notices VER PLATE: Christmas formation, call toll-free Great gifts! Check out THOMASVILLE Collectors West.com Bells, full set of 42 years, 1-877-FTC HELP. A public our frocks! White, matching recliners, Musical Instruments/ DIESEL MECHANIC - FT Collector’s item, $2,000. service message from excellent condition, retail position available. Must Call 503-636-6455. Entertainment have at least 3 years expe- Community Classifieds and value $1400 each. Buy re- Stereo/TV/Video rience, have knowledge of the Federal Trade Com- cliners now for just $700. Fender Acoustic Guitar: hydraulics, electronics, fuel mission. each. A great Christmas Cemetery Lots Ready Heater New, only $79.95 ~ while systems, valid drivers li- gift. Call 503 636 3823. they last!. Come try one at cense with a clean driving Kerosene heater. $150 Portland’s homegrown RCA HD TV, 1080P, 50’’ record, must pass a back- takes it. music store: great picture and sound. ground & drug test, must Christmas Health & Fitness 503-422-8989 Portland Music Company Very nice with remote. be willing to work a 2 week LINCOLN MEMORIAL 4 Portland area locations Used little, $400 firm. on/ 2 week off rotational Holiday PARK: Beautiful location in Wolfe 2400 Series 503-226-3719 503-367-0122 or schedule with overtime. the Mt. View area, grave Deadline site #1, lot 104. No longer www.portlandmusiccompany.com 503-575-6405 Only experienced person- EXCERCISE EQUIPMENT Tanning Bed nel need apply at: The Portland Tribune needed, asking $5,900 Newer bulbs with less than (includes transfer of deed). Nordic Rider, Fit One (ski arcticoilfieldservices.com machine), Ab Works. 10 hours on them. Paid We will have the following Please call 360-718-1891 $300 for new bulbs. Re- early deadlines: before 9pm. All 3 for just $100. Call 503-636-3823 quires 220 to hook up. HIRING Works great, in good con- IMMEDIATELY! 12/26 edition Firewood/ dition. Need the garage Class A CDL Drivers for lo- LineCopy, Fri,12/20 at Antiques/Collectibles space. $350 or best offer. cal/ regional work. Must 9 am Heating Supplies TREADMILL: Weslo Pro 503-422-8989. have at least 3 years of Display, Thurs, 12/19 at Cross walk 7.9, Fold up for Noon easy storage, Cross Walk Class A CDL experience & FIREWOOD Passport. Average $1000/ arms, book holder, pulse Miscellaneous Community Classifieds Full cords of fir $225. sensor, elevation walking weekly. Please call Myra at Maple/Fir mix $245. QLM Logistics at office will be closed on belt platform, $500 new, Wanted 1- 855-794-7571 Wednesday, Delivered to Newberg. sell $250. 2 years old, December 25th. (503) 538-6774 used very little. Leave message. SOLD CASH for DIABETIC TEST STRIPS NEED HELP Community Help those in need. Paying up to $30 per WITH YOUR Calendar ANTIQUE CHAIR: Made APPAREL/JEWELRY box. Free pickup. CLASSIFIED before 1928, Grand Rap- Call Sharon: Sts Brendan & Brigid ids, MI Chair Company, 5 0 3. 6 7 9. 3 6 0 5 AD? very nice condition. Catholic Mission $400/obo. 503-328-8451. Portland’s alternative Catholic Community. WE BUY GOLD Call Mindy! Mass every Sunday at 2pm Sterling Flatware -Silver-Pocket Watches COIN COLLECTOR 503-546-0760 St Francis of Assisi Cash paid for older for ad rates, general Episcopal Church FAX U.S. or Foreign coins. information or help Charbonneau exit at I-5. 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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS ✵ YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETPLACE ✵ 503-620-SELL (7355) ✵ 8:30AM - 5:00PM ✵ WWW.COMMUNITY-CLASSIFIEDS.COM The Portland Tribune Thursday, December 19, 2013 LIFE B5 Pets & Supplies Manufactured Business/Office Boats/Motors/ Cars For Sale Pickups Homes/Lots Space for Rent Supplies

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nament, and Madison is in a Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. ... PDXSports tournament at Oregon City. ... Saturday, Dec. 21 Lincoln has a 7 p.m. tip at UO: Parkrose has a 1 p.m. game Glencoe. ... Also at 7 p.m., Bad news against Tualatin in the Lakeridge Trail Blazers: New Orleans plays Roosevelt is at Thurston. Thursday, Dec. 19 tourney. Portland at Moda Center, 7 p.m. Prep wrestling: Cleveland and Girls basketball: St. Mary’s (KGW 8). Former Trail Blazers assis- Roosevelt are in a tournament at College men’s basketball: Academy visits Tigard, 5:45 tant coach Monty Williams is in his Liberty that starts at 9 a.m., and Lewis & Clark plays host to p.m. ... At 7 p.m., Roosevelt fourth season as head coach of Jefferson competes in a tourna- has fi lled season Northwest Indian College, 7 plays at McKay. ... At 7:15 p.m., the Hornets, who have been near ment at Canby. p.m. ... Linfi eld comes to Cleveland is at Clackamas, and the .500 mark this season. ■ From page 8 Mariota says. “We feel very privi- Cavalier Court to take on Sherwood visits Jesuit. ... The College women’s basketball: Sunday, Dec. 22 leged to be part of the Alamo Concordia in a nonleague 7:30 p.m. games include David The Portland Pilots visit Stott Center Bowl.” game, 7 p.m. Douglas at Franklin, Barlow at for their lone meeting of the sea- College men’s basketball: “I’m going to do my best to ■ Oregon sports a lot of play- College women’s basketball: Benson and Hood River Valley son against crosstown rival Oregon State opens play in the make them regret their deci- ers who played in the U.S. Army Oregon State begins a three-day at Madison. ... Wilson opens Portland State, 2 p.m. ... OSU con- Diamond Head Classic at sion. ... It hurt a lot. I always have All-American Game throughout run at the Duel in the Desert at play in the Nike Tournament of cludes its play in the Duel in the Honolulu, facing Akron at 4:30 them in the back of my mind, to the years at the Alamo Bowl, in- Las Vegas. The Beavers play Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. Desert, colliding with Clemson at 5 p.m. (ESPNU). let them know I’m going to out- cluding De’Anthony Thomas. Creighton at 7:30 p.m. Oregon Prep swimming: At Matt p.m. at Las Vegas. ... Concordia is College wrestling: Oregon work their fi ve-star recruits. I’m “I’m very excited to go back to State is one of the top 3-point Dishman Pool, Cleveland swims at Warner Pacifi c, 5:30 p.m., in State competes in the Reno not the only guy — Bralon, Tor- the Alamo Bowl,” he says. “I teams in the country, with nine against Madison, and Riverdale Cascade Collegiate Conference (Nev.) Tournament of Champions. rodney (Prevot), Chance (Allen), played in the San Antonio Arena makes per game. OSU is 6-2, goes against Wilson, both 6 action. Portland Meadows: The hors- LaMichael and Darron, it just before, so it’s great to play on the Creighton 4-5. p.m. College men’s basketball: The es go live at noon at the North goes on and on. We came out offensive side. When I went out Prep swimming: Grant High College men’s basketball: Cascade Collegiate Conference Portland race track. here to start a Texas pipeline. there, I was on the defensive side. swims at Canby, 4:30 p.m., and The University of Portland (6-4) season picks up with the inner-city We’ve done a great job so far, and I had a pretty good game, so I’m Aloha welcomes Lincoln for a 4 is in Las Vegas for the South rivalry game, Concordia at Warner Monday, Dec. 23 (the University of) Texas contin- looking forward to having a good p.m. meet. Point Holiday Hoops Classic. Pacifi c, 7:30 p.m. ... Portland takes ues to miss out on guys like that.” game on the of- Prep wrestling: Grant and UP’s fi rst game is 5 p.m. today on Princeton at 8 p.m. in its sec- College men’s basketball: Helfrich says Oregon has feast- fensive side.” Lincoln compete in a double against Bradley (5-5), which ond and fi nal game of the South Portland State has a home game ed on recruits in Texas. ■ Texas, dual at Beaverton. has lost three in a row. Point (Arena) Holiday Hoops against Evergreen, 2 p.m., Stott “Texas has been great to us in which averages College women’s basketball: Classic at Las Vegas. ... Oregon is Center. ... Oregon State takes on recruiting,” he says. “It’s a great nearly 200 yards Friday, Dec. 20 Cal Poly visits the Oregon Ducks at home against BYU, 7:30 p.m., George Mason or Iowa State in day place to grow up and play high per game rush- at Matthew Knight Arena, 7 p.m. Matthew Knight Arena (Pac-12 two of the Diamond Head Classic school football. They have a lot of ing, will try to Boys basketball: In 7:30 Oregon is 6-2 and on a four- Networks). at Honolulu, time TBD (ESPNU). little programs that can compete run the ball with p.m. prep games, Jesuit is at game win streak and is averag- Boys basketball: Cleveland con- with anybody.” running backs Tigard, Southridge is at Grant, ing 101 points per game. ... tinues play in the Century tourna- Wednesday, Dec. 25 ■ Oregon had trouble scoring Malcolm Brown Newberg is at Wilson, and Oregon State meets host UNLV ment. ... Franklin is at home in losses to Stanford and Arizo- MALONE and Joe Hermiston is at Roosevelt. ... at 5 p.m., in day two of the against McMinnville, 4:15 p.m. .. College men’s basketball: na, but the Ducks aren’t having Bergeron. Franklin plays at St. Helens at Duel in the Desert at Las Vegas. Madison is in the Oregon City tour- Oregon State has its third and much trouble racking up the bad The Ducks got run over against 7:15 p.m. ... Benson is at College wrestling: Wyoming nament. fi nal game of the Diamond Head publicity points. Stanford and Arizona and, of all Hudson’s Bay, 7 p.m. ... is at Oregon State, 7 p.m. (Pac- Girls basketball: Wilson plays Classic at Honolulu, time TBD Cornerback Troy Hill and Er- teams, Oregon State, one of the Cleveland is in the Century tour- 12 Networks). in the Nike Tournament of (ESPNU). ick Dargan, were suspended for country’s worst rushing teams. the Civil War game, and Hill was “We’re working on our funda- arrested and arraigned this week mentals,” linebacker Derrick on misdemeanor charges of men- Malone says. “That’s what the acing and criminal mischief. On game comes down to is funda- paper, Hill’s case appears similar mentals, getting in the right po- to what James went through in sition, hands, pad level, things Portland State University 2010, in that Hill’s incident in- like that — for us (on defense), volved a close female friend. it’s been tackling. Teams around Hill has been suspended indefi - the nation win and lose games nitely. His troubles came shortly based upon how they execute after tight end Pharaoh Brown their fundamentals.” was suspended for the Alamo Says Helfrich, of the run de- Bowl, and others disciplined, for fense: “Not good enough. That’s their part in a snowball mob maybe the easiest way to put it. scene against a motorist that Some of it we can scheme it a lit- went viral. tle bit better, some of it is tack- Other newsmaking events of ling, some of it is trying to do 2013: Several outrageous com- somebody else’s job. But all to- ments by defensive coordinator gether, we need to be better. VIKING Nick Aliotti (including ripping “(Texas has ) a couple of big WSU coach Mike Leach), the Colt tailbacks, big physical guys. Mal- Lyerla case (suspended/arrest- colm Brown is a big physical guy, ed), De’Anthony Thomas promis- and his hometown is San Anto- ing 40 or more points against nio, so he’ll probably be even Stanford, Thomas and Huff say- more excited to play. I don’t think Basketball ing the Ducks weren’t interested there are too many secrets of in playing in the Rose Bowl and what their approach is going to then the bad loss at Arizona. be initially, they’re going to show presented by ■ For a team that fancied itself up and make us stop them.” a national championship con- Defensive coordinator Nick tender, a date with a four-loss, Aliotti says, of the run defense: “I unranked team in a non-BCS don’t think it’s broken.” bowl game would appear to be ■ True freshman Johnny anticlimatic. Mundt was handed the starting Oregon (10-2) plays Texas (8-4) tight end spot after Pharaoh in the Alamo Bowl, 3:45 p.m. PT Brown played too hard in the snow. Dec. 30 in San Antonio, and at “I approach every game the least quarterback Marcus Mari- same,” he says. “If I get in, I’m go- ota believes that the Ducks will ing to give it my all and know all be prepared and motivated to my assignments.” SATURDAY, play — intangibles that will sure- ■ Huff and defensive tackle ly rest on the shoulders of Hel- Taylor Hart have been invited frich and his staff. to the Senior Bowl, Jan. 25 in Dec. 21–2pm “It’s an honor and blessing,” Mobile, Ala. Portland State Women nancially in the event of injury vs Eggers: next season. Riley has some experience with that. When he was offensive coordinator at University of Portland Southern Cal, receiver Key- Cooks is shawn Johnson was consider- ing leaving after his junior season in 1994 and consulted close to the NFL College Advisory Monday, Committee. “They told him he’d be the 15th pick in the draft,” Riley records said. “He bought an insurance DEC. 23–2PM policy, came back and was the fi rst pick” in the 1996 draft. ■ From page 8 After earning consensus All- Portland State Men America honors as a senior in 1995, Johnson enjoyed an vs than a running back like (Jac- 11-year NFL career, making quizz) Rodgers. With all the the Pro Bowl three times and wear and tear of a running helping Tampa Bay win the Evergreen back, he was probably smart to 2003 Super Bowl. come out (after his junior Nobody within or around the year).” Oregon State program seems The scout said there would to know which way Cooks is be other factors involved, in- leaning. He already has set the cluding Cooks working more Pac-12 single-season recep- COUPON on his body and on his route- tions record with 120 and has running. 208 career catches, needing 10 Crichton, the scout said, “is more against Boise State to PAMPLIN COMMUNITY NIGHT SAVINGS! more of a mid- to-low-round pass Wheaton for the school guy right now. He would prob- mark. ably be better served to stay in If Cooks were to return next Saturday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 23 ONLY! school and have a great senior season, he would be in line to year.” break the Pac-12 career recep- Peter W. Stott Center • 930 SW Hall, Portland If both Cooks and Crichton tions record held by Arizona’s return, the Beavers project to Mike Thomas (259 from 2005- return 19 starters from this 08). The FBS record is 349 by year’s team, including kicker Oklahoma’s Ryan Broyles save all you can eat concessions! Trevor Romaine and punter (2008-11). Any fan purchasing a ticket for a seat will receive free conces- Keith Kostol. Cooks needs 52 yards to Cooks’ best friend on the Or- break the conference receiving sions. That’s right, all the food you can eat from the concession egon State team is running yardage mark of 1,721 set by $ stand. back Storm Woods, whom I USC’s Marqise Lee last season. 00 asked Monday if he thought Cooks’ career receiving yard- General admis- sion prices are $18 the Hawaii Bowl would be age stands at 3,212, which off Cooks’ last game as a Beaver. ranks ninth on the Pac-12 list. for adults and $8 for “We don’t talk about it,” The conference record is 4,047 5admission youth. Woods said. “If it is, I’m proud by Stanford’s Troy Walters of the guy. He deserves it. He’s (1996-99). The FBS mark is OFFER VALID WITH COUPON ONLY! one of the most hard-working, 5,005 by Nevada’s Trevor Ins- humble guys I know. If not, ley (1996-99). great. We get to have him back Whether any of that is im- again next year. Whatever’s portant to Cooks remains to best for him is what he’s going be seen. I’d guess if the NFL to do, no matter what I say.” committee tells him he is like- Riley said he hasn’t spoken ly to go in the fi rst two rounds, with either Cooks or Crichton the Hawaii Bowl will be his about next season. swan song as a Beaver. Some- “One day we will,” the OSU time in the next month, we’ll coach said. know for sure. If he decides to return, Cooks could take out an insur- [email protected] ance policy, protecting him fi - Twitter: @kerryeggers The Portland Tribune Thursday, December 19, 2013 SPORTS B7

What happened at Stott says, but Cataldo has played just Center last Saturday — a one- 13.7 minutes per game, with 5.5 point game between Portland VikingWatch points and 4.2 rebounds. State and Idaho — is a scenario “He’s been our fi rst big man off that could play out numerous did in November. the bench, and hopefully he can times when the Big Sky “We’ve improved in a lot of dif- alter some shots at the rim during Conference men’s basketball ferent areas, and we’ve had some league play,” Geving says. “He’s just season gets underway Dec. 29 guys step up who we didn’t neces- got to be consistent and give us (Jan. 2 for PSU, which will open sarily think would this early,” he 15 to 20 minutes a night, protect at Idaho State). says, “but I wasn’t very happy with the rim and get some rebounds The Vikings lost Saturday’s game our defense against Idaho.” and putbacks.” 76-75 to Idaho, a Guards Tim Douglas and And then there is 6-6 junior for- team that will switch DaShaun Wiggins have carried ward Tiegbe Bamba from Paris by from the Western a lot of the load offensively. way of two junior colleges. He is Athletic Conference Douglas has 16.1 points still on the mend from an Achilles to Big Sky next fall. and 4.3 assists per injury suffered “Idaho would be game, averaging 36.2 about 11 in the upper half of minutes. Wiggins, in months ago, but our league,” Portland 22.4 minutes per is close to see- State coach Tyler game, is scoring 14.0 ing action. Geving says. “It was points, with 4.1 “We could use disappointing for us rebounds. He had a sea- one more body at the end, because son-high 22 points against the around the bas- we had a chance to win it. Vandals. “He’s been a pleasant ket, and if we “But just about everybody in our surprise,” Geving says. could get him league is going into the season A big key, though, for the Vikings CATALDO going in league TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE probably feeling that they’ve got a will be whether their big men come or even the sec- Former Grant High star forward Mike Moser celebrates as time runs out and Oregon posts a 71-64 victory chance to beat anyone on any on in January and February. ond half of the league season, that against Illinois last Saturday at Moda Center. given night. And a lot of games will Forward Aaron Moore, a 6-8 would really help,” Geving says. come down to the last three or four senior who was their leading ■ The Portland State women minutes, like ours did with Idaho. returnee up front, is averaging also are down to their fi nal non- “And even when we get to the 11.1 points and 6.0 rebounds conference game - and it’s the conference tournament, I don’t — not bad numbers — but Geving crosstown rivalry game of the sea- Now a Duck, Moser’s in think seeding is going to mean says he would like to see even son versus Portland. Tip-off is 2 very much.” more of Moore. p.m. Saturday at Stott Center. The Vikings are 4-4 with one “He’s kind of just played OK, The Vikings were 2-5 going into nonconference game remaining — and he knows that,” Geving says. a Tuesday game at Georgia Tech. 2 p.m. Monday at home against “Last year, he was pretty consistent Their only victories have been right place, right time NAIA Evergreen. PSU has had a with double-doubles. We need to against Corban and Columbia. four-game win streak and now is get him going a little bit more.” The Pilots (5-4) also beat Oregon guard Damyean Dot- feet a little more, and he’s got on a three-game losing streak. But Junior transfer Brandon Cataldo, Columbia, and have wins over Former Grant High son says Altman does a good to fi ght the dribble better.” Geving says the Vikings might be 6-10, 290 pounds from Rainier, Eastern Washington, Washington, job of making sure the other Even more pressing, Altman playing a little better now than they “has shown some strides,” Geving Seattle and Boise State as well. star brings versatility four players on the court have says, is for Moser to become to college hoops a strong sense of Moser’s more of a leader. While Moser strengths. has a wealth of basketball “When we run plays, we knowledge and experience, Alt- By STEPHEN ALEXANDER know where Mike is going to man says he has yet to see him The Tribune be,” Dotson use it to help Allen: says. “I know his teammates. He considers It was a lifetime ago that where to give it CollegeFocus “He’s got Mike Moser led Grant High to him, I know good basketball to the 2008 basketball state where he likes savvy, and he’s championship. In the fi ve to shoot it. There’s really no 4 not helping some of his team- Blazers still an underdog years since, Moser has gone who can guard him, so (when mates by telling them what the from UCLA to UNLV and fi - he’s at the 4) we’ve got a good heck to do,” Altman says. “He’s nally back home to Oregon. isolation there.” not using some of his experi- ■ From page 8 If you’re in the West, the teams do you make of him? In his redshirt senior year, Including Moser, the Ducks ence like he should be. are going to be so comparable ALLEN: Russell is just great. Moser has found happiness on have six players who are scoring “That’s what we want him to from one through eight, there His demeanor, the way he is the court. He also has become a in double figures, which has get better at. And we want him TRIBUNE: Has the Blazers’ in- are going to be some interest- such a student of the game, the centerpiece on the nationally contributed to Moser’s .515 fi eld- to be a more talkative guy on credible start caught you by ing match-ups in the playoffs. way he continually works on im- ranked Ducks, who were 9-0 goal percentage. the defensive end surprise? TRIBUNE: Do you think ex- proving his play and makes ev- heading into Tuesday’s home “My team- and lead our ball- ALLEN: I said not long ago that perts are beginning to look at erybody around him better — game against UC Irvine. mates are really “Coach is club. He knows the we’ve exceeded initial expecta- the Blazers as a favorite to get it’s just been great to watch that “Mike is a very mature taking the pres- game. He’s got tions. But once you get on a roll, out of the West into the NBA happen. young man,” Oregon coach sure off me and putting me in good basketball everybody expects you to con- fi nals? TRIBUNE: The possibility ex- Dana Altman says. “He’s been making it easy to great positions instincts. He just tinue that. It’s fun to see when ALLEN: I think most people at ists for the Seahawks to win the tremendous to work with. His go out there and needs to help our you step up to a certain level, this point would still rank us as Super Bowl and the Blazers to instincts are really good. He’s a play,” Moser says. to be successful, team with that.” people buy in. They believe. But an underdog. win the NBA championship. team guy. He wants to win. It’s “I don’t have to whether it’s Moser has some the games never stop coming. TRIBUNE: What about the Se- What would be your reaction to not about numbers for Mike, force anything, time left to achieve It’s always interesting to see the ahawks? They were expected that? it’s about the win. He’s got all because everyone playing the 4 or everything that ups and downs of the season. to be good, but this good? ALLEN: That would be won- those intangibles.” on the team is so the 5. He puts Altman wants of With the Seahawks, we’re a few ALLEN: Any time you’re at this derful if that happens. They Moser’s talent always has talented.” him. weeks away from the playoffs. point in the season and you’ve would happen at two different been close to the surface. The Moser’s re- me in good spots Oregon has two We have a long way to go here only lost a couple of games, times of the year — one in Feb- 6-8, 210-pounder averaged 14 bounding is a key to get my more nonconfer- in Portland for that. given the parity you have in the ruary, one in summer. But I points and 10.5 rebounds per ingredient to the ence games, both TRIBUNE: Are you beginning NFL, that’s extraordinary, and would never predict something game his sophomore season at Ducks’ offense. shots.” at home: 7:30 p.m. to feel the Blazers are a team you have to savor it. But there like that. We’ve been to the Su- UNLV, before having a down “He’s a great — Mike Moser Saturday against capable of winning the NBA are games coming up that are per Bowl with the Seahawks year as a junior (7.1 points, 6.1 player who goes BYU and noon on championship this season? very important in positioning once, and it was an unbeliev- rebounds). to the glass,” Dot- Dec. 29 versus ALLEN: Oh, I never make pre- for the playoffs. It’s been a fan- able experience. They actually Through nine games at Ore- son says. “He gets rebounds on Morgan State. dictions like that. We made a tastic year. I was trying to think had my name on a locker in the gon, Moser was averaging 14.9 defense. We know he’s going to Then comes the Pac-12 regu- concerted effort in the offsea- if I’ve ever had the Seahawks locker room. Walking in and points (second on the team) block out and go get the transi- lar season (Oregon opens Jan. son to bolster our bench. We and the Blazers doing so well seeing that, that was unbeliev- and 7.6 rebounds (fi rst). tion started. Him getting the 2 at Utah) and the conference knew we had a solid starting simultaneously. able. The intensity of the Super Moser has been swinging ball out is really an advantage tournament at Las Vegas be- group. This is a good example TRIBUNE: The answer is no. Bowl is one-of-a-kind. An NBA between center and power in the transition with us.” ginning March 12. of the difference a solid bench ALLEN: It’s a thrill every cou- fi nals is best-of-seven. But the forward. Altman still has things he As he works at getting bet- can make. This is much more of ple of days to see these two Super Bowl, one game, winner- “Coach is putting me in great wants Moser to work on, start- ter, Moser remains happy that a wide-open year out West. teams play. take-all. The intensity is off the positions to be successful, ing with his defense. his basketball pilgrimage fi nal- Some of the teams that have TRIBUNE: The Seahawks have charts. We’re going to fi nd out whether it’s playing the 4 or the “He’s got to take more ly brought him back to Oregon. been traditional powers like one of the true phenomenons in about both teams in the next 5,” he says. “He puts me in good charge defensively,” Altman “Being a Duck is amazing,” the Lakers are not doing as the NFL in second-year quar- couple of months. I can’t wait to spots to get my shots.” says. “We want him to move his he says. well as they have in past years. terback Russell Wilson. What see what happens. Tribune’sATHLETESoftheWEEK

PRO Portland State SIONE TAUMOE’ANGA, Roosevelt football — Senior 305-pounder earned PIL co-defen- KIMANE DOMENA ROOSEVELT FOOTBALL Blazers DASHAUN WIGGINS, basketball sive player of the year honors as Roughriders — 6-2 junior G from the Bronx scored won league championship. MO WILLIAMS — Portland’s leading season-high 22 points, going 8 of 17 reserve scorer averaged 11.0 points from fi eld, with team-best 8 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 24.8 minutes in in 76-75 home loss to Idaho. TAYLOR RISTVEDT, Cleveland volleyball — 6-2 4-0 week. The 6-1 veteran G was Portland junior hitter was PIL 5A player of the year, 17 of 41 from the fi eld. leading Warriors to undefeated league season. Winterhawks RYAN NICHOLAS, basketball — 6-7 senior F had game-high GARRETT HAAR — Defenseman, 15 rebounds and 15 points as ANNA WEST, Cleveland soccer — Coaches picked senior GK 6-1, 200 pounds, from Huntington Pilots (6-4) came up short as PIL 5A player of the year after she helped Warriors to Beach, Calif., had 4 assists in 72-69 against Montana State. co-league title. back-to-back Seatte games, includ- ing 3 in Saturday’s home victory. Concordia DANIEL MERCHANT, Cleveland soccer — Senior MF was PIL 5A player of the year. Warriors COLLEGE ETHAN MOORE, track and fi eld went 6-0 in league and lost to eventual state — Moro native set school champ Hood River Valley in quarterfi nals. Oregon State records in high jump (6-10 3/4) and long jump (22-5 3/4), DEVON COLLIER, basketball — 6-8 earning automatic entry into senior F had 2 double-doubles NAIA indoor high jump in March. with 44 points and 22 rebounds HIGH SCHOOL and 19-for-26 fi eld-goal shooting SEMISE KOFE in wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff KIMANE DOMENA, Roosevelt football — Junior ROOSEVELT FOOTBALL and Maryland Eastern Shore. QB was voted Portland Interscholastic Oregon League offensive player of the year after leading team to 5A quarterfi nals. MIKE MOSER, basketball — Senior F from Grant High sparked 9-0 SEMISE KOFE, Roosevelt football — 290- Ducks (ranked 11th and 15th) to pound senior lineman was PIL co-defensive ANNA WEST come-from-behind 71-64 win over player of the year for Riders, who won 9 CLEVELAND SOCCER Illinois with 14 points, 9 rebounds. straight and went 9-2.

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ON SPORTS Next stop the NFL for Cooks, Crichton?

CORVALLIS — cott Crichton said Monday one of the goals for Oregon State Sin the Hawaii Bowl against Boise State on Dec. 24 is to “send the seniors out as winners.” But what about the ju- niors? Specifi cally, juniors such as Crichton COURTESY OF MICHAEL WORKMAN TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE and Brandin Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has impressed team owner Paul Allen Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge already has been NBA Western Cooks, who with his demeanor, approach to learning the game of football and ability to make Conference player of the week three times this season, and Portland had the NBA’s best project to be teammates better. record through Monday. taken in the NFL draft next May if they decide to forego their COOKS senior season ‘It’s been a fantastic year’ of college? Both players were noncom- mittal when I asked about their future plans. hese are the salad NBA fi nals, and the 1999-2000 time of Thursday night’s 111- ALLEN: Of course I love bas- “I don’t know yet,” said days for Paul Allen, squad came within a Game 7, 104 victory over Houston at the ketball. I was asked to get in- Crichton, the 6-3, 265-pound the owner of the Trail fourth-quarter collapse Moda Center to get the own- volved with the NFL team, but defensive end who was all- TBlazers and the NFL’s against the Los Angeles Lak- er’s reaction to the success of I started out as a kid going to Pac-12 as a sophomore and Seattle Seahawks. It’s like ers of making the fi nals. The his two franchises: football games with my father. second-team all-conference someone who has hit the lot- Blazers haven’t won a playoff PORTLAND TRIBUNE: It must be Once you become an owner of this season. “I really don’t tery jackpot twice in one year. series since that year, though hard to be humble to the team and you get know.” Allen’s Blazers, who fin- — the longest drought of any be the owner of the Se- to know the coaches Cooks has already fi led his ished last season 33-49 and on franchise in the West. ahawks and the Trail “It’s fun and players and have application to the NFL Col- a 13-game los- Allen, a Seat- Blazers right now. owned the team for a lege Advisory Committee, ALLEN: to see when ing streak, were STORY BY tle native and Well, we have number of years, it’s a overseen by the league’s play- 21-4 entering resident of Mer- a lot yet to accomplish you step up totally different thing. er personnel Tuesday and KERRY EGGERS cer Island, for both teams, but it’s to a certain But I do enjoy football, department More online boasted the best Wash., bought really exciting. I love too. It’s played out- and com- record in the the Seahawks in the response of the level, people doors in the elements. prised of Read other Kerry Eggers NBA’s Western Conference. 1997 to ensure the franchise fans both here and in buy in.” It’s once a week. That general man- columns during Allen’s Seahawks are 12-2, the remained in Washington after Seattle. People are su- — Paul Allen, lends a certain kind of agers and the week at portland best mark in the NFL. former owner Ken Behring per excited. As a team on Blazers drama. The sheer fe- personnel di- tribune.com Combined, the Seahawks threatened a move to South- owner, you love to rocity of football is dif- rectors, for and Blazers are 33-6, a win- ern California. The Seahawks have those years when ferent. The NBA is in- an evalua- ning percentage that is a reached the Super Bowl in TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE things are going really well. tense, but the NFL is a whole tion of his draft chances. Paul Allen won’t make any shocking 84.6 percent. 2005, losing 21-10 to Pitts- The players are excelling, and ‘nother level of intensity and “I got it in pretty early, so I Since Allen, 60, bought the burgh, and they are now posi- predictions about his Seahawks everybody feeds off that ener- dramatic, game-changing should know within the next Blazers from Larry Weinberg tioned to make another push and Trail Blazers, but “I can’t gy. It’s great to see. plays. They’re both really ex- week or so,” said the 5-10, in 1988, Portland has had to get there under coach Pete wait to see what happens.” TRIBUNE: Your history has citing sports, and this year has 185-pound Cooks, who last some excellent teams. The Carroll. been as a basketball fan fi rst. been super exciting for me. week won the Biletnikoff Tro- 1989-90 and 1991-92 clubs led The Portland Tribune Have you grown to love foot- phy as the nation’s premier by Clyde Drexler reached the caught up with Allen at half- ball, too? See ALLEN / Page 7 receiver. Crichton wouldn’t com- ment on whether he has fi led an application or intends to. “I don’t know what I’m go- ing to do,” he reiterated. “Right now, I’m focused on playing this game with my Ducks’ recruits fi ll Texas-sized role teammates, and we’ll see from there.” Cooks said he will take the runk and Tre Carson trans- advisory committee’s fi nd- UO: Antics get ferred to Baylor and Texas A&M, ings into consideration, then respectively. make a decision before the national attention Could the Longhorns have Jan. 15 deadline. benefi tted from landing some of “Once that time comes By JASON VONDERSMITH the guys UO recruited and rode where I have to ultimately The Tribune to BCS bowls? Probably, but make that decision, that will Huff, from Houston, says the be between my family and Mike Bellotti once said that Longhorns shied away from the coaches,” he said. “Once the Oregon Ducks could not Oregon Ducks the guys who decided to go to my decision is made, every- recruit and land the best play- receiver Josh Oregon. body will know through a ers from the state of Texas, be- Huff celebrates “That (Texas) is where I want- press conference.” cause of the competition from one of his three ed to go, that was my dream In what round Cooks and the Texas Longhorns, Oklaho- touchdown school since I was little,” says Crichton might go is unclear. ma, Texas A&M and on and on. catches against Huff, who also was recruited by In one mock draft, which cov- His then-offensive coordina- Oregon State in Texas Christian. “When they fi - ers the fi rst three rounds, tor who recruited the state of the Civil War nally came to a game, I put on a Crichton was projected to go Texas, Chip Kelly, begged to dif- game at Autzen performance that I thought was in the middle of the second fer, defi antly saying: Why not? good enough to get them to offer round and Cooks is not men- Stadium. An argument could be made me and (recruiter Major Apple- tioned. In another mock that the O-coordinator/head COURTESY OF white) came back and said I draft, which goes through JOHN LARIVIERE coach Kelly and other UO assis- wasn’t good enough. Ever since four rounds, Cooks is project- tants had some help in landing the long list of Texans on the ros- for the Ducks, and receivers Josh Texas, against ... guess who? The then, I’ve been taking every- ed to be taken early in the recruits from the Long Star ter in recent years. Running Huff and Bralon Addison star on Texas Longhorns. thing personally. third round, Crichton no- State — see: Willie Lyles — but LaMichael James and QB Darron the UO team heading to the Ala- UO has seven players from where at all. The draft has the Ducks have benefi tted from Thomas became pivotal players mo Bowl, Dec. 30 in San Antonio, Texas, and natives Lache Seast- See UO / Page 6 seven rounds. One NFL scout, who asked to remain anonymous, said Cooks has a better grade from his club’s scouting de- OnTheWeb partment than did ex-Beaver Markus Wheaton, who went in the third round to Pitts- burgh last season. Wheaton has played sparingly this sea- son, catching six passes for 64 yards, returning two kickoffs for 37 yards and making sev- en special-teams tackles. “I was a little surprised Wheaton went as high as he did and hasn’t had more time on the fi eld,” the scout said. “That’s kind of where Cooks is. He can’t do a whole lot TRIBUNE PHOTO: JONATHAN HOUSE COURTESY OF BILLY MAIN TRIBUNE PHOTO: ADAM WICKHAM TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND more (as a college senior) TERRENCE JONES: From Jefferson COLUMNS: Kerry Eggers writes PREPS: Features, insights and MIKE MOSER: The former Grant RULINGS: Portland Pilots guard than he did this season, but High to NBA starting power about past and present stars, from game stories from the Portland High forward is playing a big, Kaylie Van Loo will lose a year of it’s different for a receiver forward, Jones keeps improving LaMarcus Aldridge to former Oregon Interscholastic League and local versatile role with the nationally eligibility unless the NCAA with the Houston Rockets. State football great John Didion. high school winter sports scene. ranked Oregon Ducks. reexamines her transfer case. See EGGERS / Page 6