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Your Neighborhood News Source September Created and Powered by the Love of Community 2020 southeastexaminer.com Our 31st Year Vol 31 No 9 Portland, OR Hawthorne Pave and Paint Update

By David Krogh and other features to support the main street character of Hawthorne are also de- The Southeast Examiner first report- sirable. ed on this project in April. At that time, The report states up front that CO- Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) VID-19 is creating impacts to the project. solicited public input for the Pave and Because of the need for social distancing Paint Project to improve street crossings there might not be any additional in person and safety measures for SE Hawthorne public meetings or workshops. with the potential to redo existing travel Project staff are hopeful that virtual lanes. means can be used to support public in- Based on the public input, PBOT has volvement and comments. completed Part 1 of its follow up report Also stated is some project funding on the Project and posted this report at its has been redirected and the full project website (bit.ly/PavePaintPhase1). might not be accomplished without addi- Photo by Don MacGillivray It spells out project goals and sum- tional funding. Present funding available marizes existing conditions for Hawthorne is for repaving, re-striping (painting), curb including safety issues. Hawthorne, for ex- and ramp improvements and some median Homeless Solutions Remain Elusive ample, is one of 30 high-crash corridors in additions to comply with ADA standards. the city. Other safety measures such as addi- It discusses public input received and tional crossings, as requested by the public, By Don MacGillivray Methodist Church provide a lunch seven lists a number of alternatives under consid- and signage may lack funding unless other days a week and help with a variety of mi- eration by PBOT. sources can become available. Homeless encampments have grown nor issues. Campers generally respect each The report concludes with an an- Although Part 1 doesn’t offer a rec- exponentially in Portland since the begin- other and there is often a positive sense of nouncement that Part 2 will be released ommendation yet on what ultimate traffic ning of the COVID-19 pandemic along community among them. However, it is near the end of August and will include lane patterns will be proposed, it does iden- with public health and safety concerns. believed that the camp may be removed in more complete findings and recommenda- tify that the last street improvement plan Since March, 40 additional campsites the coming weeks. tions. for Hawthorne (in 1997) called for lane re- have sprung up, each with 10 or more tents. In March, the US Center for Disease Project staff have indicated an addi- ductions west of Caesar E Chavez Blvd. to There are an estimated 4,000 people expe- Control and Prevention declared a mora- tional series of public comment opportuni- match the stretch to the east. riencing homelessness in the Portland area torium on campsite cleanups as a way to ties will be offered after the Part 2 release, This would transform the street from often choosing to live along city streets. address public health issues of the home- most likely in September and October. four travel lanes down to two, with a center Small groups of tents are often found less community. This changed in early July The purpose and goals of the project turning lane and bike lanes. in secluded places in the Central Eastside: when the City said that they would sweep are multi-fold. Major sewer work and re- When The Southeast Examiner asked around the St. Francis Dining Hall, near camps larger than eight tents. paving was anticipated along Hawthorne a PBOT representative at one of the pub- the Sunnyside Environmental School prop- The dilemma is whether it is better Blvd. and it was hoped that safety elements lic workshops if that was still the proposal erty and along SE Powell Blvd. to allow the camps to remain in place or of Vision Zero could be incorporated along project staff was favoring, the response One of the larger camps is located in to remove the residents to other unknown with improvements to facilitate improved was in the affirmative although the actual Laurelhurst Park along SE Oak St. between locations. transit service. 37th Ave. and César E. Chavez Blvd. It The COVID-19 epidemic has created In addition, crossing improvements continued on page 9 has grown to approximately 50 tents since havoc with the homeless situation here. early spring, but the camp is generally in- Never has more attention and resources visible unless you traverse this section of been focused on homelessness, but still it SE Oak. seems to have only increased over the last A portable toilet and one handwash- 35 years. Residential Neighborhoods ing station has been provided to the camp- In the fall of 2015, Portland City ers. The park provides additional facilities Council, under the leadership of Mayor Rezoned for Multiplex Housing and a few garbage receptacles, but crowd- Charlie Hales, declared a “housing emer- ing is the cause for many concerns. gency.” They promised that everything Local volunteers from Sunnyside possible would be done to house the home- By Midge Pierce Council, Fritz said RIP threw out 40 years less. Six years and two mayors later, the of land use planning. She indicated that situation remains a significant dilemma. After five years of heated debate, RIP fails to provide housing stability and This summer, three new organized City Council’s passage last month of the affordability for the low income Portland- camps for the homeless have opened in Residential Infill Project (RIP) codifies the ers it was intended to help. Portland. allowance of up to six housing units on for- Residents of homes at risk of demo- Two are in the Inner Eastside along merly single-family lots in Portland’s resi- lition in neighborhoods like SE Lents and SE Water Ave. at SE Main St. Reservations dential neighborhoods. Brentwood-Darlington will be a likely fo- are required to live in these new campsites, Focus now turns to Infill implemen- cus of anti-displacement measures. but they are now full. tation and anti-displacement measures for For the three other Commissioners, a They are fenced off and contain Portlanders whose homes are replaced key to RIP passage was a Deeper Afford- 12x12 foot camping sites provided with with multiplex development. ability Bonus that allows six-plexes in all tents, cots and sleeping bags. There are RIP is slated to take effect in August geographically-viable residential neigh- bathrooms, showers and storage for per- 2021, giving time for map changes that, borhoods providing half are affordable to sonal belongings. among other things, reflect rezoning of lower income families. Duplexes, triplexes The camps include social distancing some 7,000 parcels from R5 to R2.5. and four-plexes will be allowed with few measures and they are regularly disinfect- The 3-1 vote in favor of the ordi- restrictions. ed to provide a clean and safe living envi- nance came over Commissioner Amanda While the policy reduces the size of ronment. Fritz’ lone no-vote warning that RIP would new homes on formerly single family lots Local government has been par- cause carbon emission increases antitheti- from 6,700 to 3,500 square feet, bonus in- ticularly active in raising funds to address cal to climate goals. While her objections centives may add square footage. Off street homelessness this year. were no surprise, the vehemence of her parking will not be required. In May, voters approved a one per- statements was unexpected. Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty said cent tax on the wealthiest residents and “Our planet is on fire,” she said. RIP RIP will help repair the damage of Port- largest businesses which is expected to will make Portland “burn faster” with the land’s exclusionary housing practices. raise $250 million a year, unless the CO- fuel of newcomers’ cars, construction traf- Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, cred- VID-19 economy reduces this amount. fic and inadequate transit connections. ited with pushing visitability requirements The funds will be used for behavioral Claiming that it was the saddest vote that will make multiplexes accessible to she participated in during 12 years on continued on page 17 continued on page 4 2 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 Modern Middle Housing Virtual Tour Southeast in the Loop

By David Krogh By Nancy Tannler

In June the Homebuilders The Green Loop was ap- Portland and being able to walk Association of Metropolitan Port- proved in 2012 by City Council or jump on a scooter or bikeshare land (HBA), Metro and the Build as part of the Central City 2035 and experience local businesses Small Coalition hosted a virtual Plan. It is a six-mile, linear park and communities along the Green tour of modern middle housing and active transportation path that Loop – all without needing cars project examples intended to shift will connect people through the or additional parking,” Jones said. the way people think about hous- heart of the Central City. This connector would open ing in response to HB 2001. The Green Loop concept up to other greenways and further That bill, which the Oregon will promote more walking, bik- exploration of Portland’s neigh- State Legislature adopted in 2019, ing, rolling, jogging and public borhoods. requires cities to plan and imple- transit trips for all Portlanders The Green Loop will poten- ment zoning permitting middle and will contribute to a smaller tially support businesses and so- density housing within traditional city-wide carbon footprint. cial services by improving access single-family neighborhoods. Photo of ADU by Roost Homes Keith Jones, Executive Di- to places where people can get the Middle density housing in- rector of The Friends of the Green staples and support they need. cludes duplexes, triplexes, multi- potentially offered by Portland’s that since 2016 there has been Loop said, “A lot of the visioning Central City is home to 60 plexes, accessory dwelling units just adopted Residential Infill substantial construction of new occurred during the Central City percent of Portland’s affordable (ADUs) and cottage-style homes. Project (RIP) to make some units apartment buildings in SE Port- 2035 process.” housing units. This area also has Leading the tour were Or- “affordable.” land. He said the main precedents the largest concentration of social egon State Representative Julie Rebecca Small with Metro What is needed is more va- are the Indianapolis Cultural Trail services and care providers in the Fahey, Chair of the House Interim responded, riety in available unit types and (Indianapolis, IN), the 5280 Trail city, especially shelter facilities. Committee on Housing and rep- “The Deeper Affordabil- not just more apartments, which (Denver, CO), Underline (Miami, In addition, a third of Port- resentatives from Portland area ity Bonus (per RIP) is geared to- both HB 2001 and the RIP have FL), Highline (NYC, NY) and the land’s jobs are in the Central City, building companies Blue Sky wards non-profit affordable hous- largely attempted to provide. 606 (Chicago, IL). and more than 50,000 new jobs Property Northwest, Green Ham- ing developers and community In middle housing pro- Using these models and oth- are coming in the next two de- mer, Marnella Homes, Portland development corporations (like jections, Johnson Economics ers throughout the world, a 2016 cades. Houseworks, Roost Homes and Habitat for Humanity or REACH) projected for the Portland Plan- analysis by NERC, an economic Building the Green Loop SQFT Studios. rather than private developers,” ning and Sustainability Bureau research team based at Portland offers a chance to harness op- This tour video is accessible she said, “since producing units (PSB) that there is a possibility State University, produced sub- portunities for more people at all to the public on YouTube (bit.ly/ affordable at 60 percent or below of 24,000 middle housing-style stantial evidence that shows how income levels to work in the Cen- MiddleHousingTour) and shows MFI (median family income) still units being built over the next 20 active transportation infrastruc- tral City and call it home. a variety of middle home types. requires a significant public sub- years, or about 1,200 new units ture positively effects business Each quadrant of the city Several project examples were sidy to pencil out.” per year. districts’ prosperity and economic was taken into account when the illustrated, many located in SE This means most middle Another study, more recent- vitality. Central City Plan was being ad- Portland. housing will not be constructed ly released by PSB indicates that It further stated that they are opted and the SE quadrant has the Roost Homes illustrated as “affordable housing” by com- value could be as low as 4,000 proven to have positive impacts unique factor of being an indus- a stand alone ADU which fits mercial builders. units. Most of this development on property values, reductions trial sanctuary or IG zoning. into the back yard of an existing What is affordable hous- is expected to be constructed on in crime and an increased sense When asked how this will house. Another example was a ing? Basically, it is housing that currently vacant or infill lots. of connectivity by having more effect this land use, Kate Mer- cluster of small homes near the a household can pay for and still Small said, “It is expected community engagement. rill, Executive Director of Cen- PCC Eastside Campus (Tabor 77, have adequate money left over that the majority of middle hous- To encourage more biking, tral Eastside Industrial Council SE 77th Ave. and Sherman Court) for other necessities such as ing, particularly types that require the Green Loop will have dedi- said, “We don’t see it as a major which includes a central court- food, transportation, clothing and use of an entire property such as cated biking and walking lanes. conflict, as long as we can keep yard shared access way. healthcare. triplexes or cottage clusters, will Portland already has one of the our major north/south freight Another example is Monta- The federal Housing and only come to fruition on vacant nation’s highest percentage of bi- corridors (7th Ave, MLK/Grand, villa Court Condominiums at SE Urban Development Agency lots since redevelopment is ex- cycle commuters with a 7.2 per- Water Ave), and maintain a trans- 76th Ave and Alder St., a small (HUD) generally calls housing tremely costly and presents a cent work commute rate. portation infrastructure that sup- townhouse complex (units of affordable if it costs no more whole host of challenges. Most people aren’t that con- ports urban manufacturing and 800-1,000 square feet per unit) than 30 percent of a household’s “But many other middle fident riding in the inner city, so distribution.” arranged in a cluster around a income (considering monthly housing styles, such as detached this will create a safe place for Merrill went on to say that central landscaped courtyard. rent/payments). However, since duplexes, single family home recreational riders. the Green Loop creates opportu- In all cases, the units are household incomes are extreme- conversations and accessory “The Green Loop is much nities for freight innovation, like small and energy efficient and ly variable, affordability is not dwelling units, can be easily in- more than a transportation proj- using bicycle freight, plus the according to the participating something one can realistically corporated into existing single- ect. It is deeply connected to added bonus of more green ar- builders, all are available at mar- pin a particular value on. family home properties without travel and tourism, economic de- eas for employees working in the ket rates with town homes being For informational purposes, requiring the destruction of the velopment and resiliency,” Jones area. available for sale or for potential the US Census identifies Port- original structure.” said. A tentative time line shows rentals. Builders stressed that land’s median household income Several other facts became Portland’s Tourism Master the project being completed by keeping the units small is one in 2018 at $65,740. This averages available as part of the tour and Plan 2018, states that the Green 2022. PBOT was unavailable to way to keep costs down. out to one person earning wages subsequent questions. For in- Loop experience would create confirm this projected end date. Eli Green with SQFT Stu- at roughly $31 per hour or two stance, no builders of color and a “whole city” connection for dios expressed a goal to “make people at $15+ per hour. This me- few women are currently involved visitors, group business and resi- More information can be small spaces more functional, dian has been increasing steadily in middle housing construction. It dents. found at portland.gov/bps/green- including such unique features as over the years largely due to the is especially hoped by Metro that “Imagine being a visitor to loop and pdxgreenloop.org. lofts.” influx of professional workers this situation will improve based Another way is to not pro- into the area. on the current high demand for vide onsite parking. Blue Sky This is one of the reasons housing and growing opportuni- representative Douglas MacLeod why finding affordable housing is ties within the housing industry. said, “parking drives up the costs so difficult in Portland for those In addition, no projects are e SOUTHEAST EXAMINER and reduces flexibility.” Other in lower wage brackets. being built at this time consid- builders echoed that, although After the tour The South- ering the needs of residents to Serving residents of Hosford-Abernethy, Kerns, North Tabor, most buyers would like onsite east Examiner asked what the es- maintain social distancing, a key Laurelhurst, Montavilla, Mt. Tabor, Richmond, Buckman, parking, it usually doesn’t pencil timates are for needed units ver- function in limiting the spread of South Tabor and Sunnyside neighborhoods. out for builders or buyers. sus how many units builders are COVID-19, due to an assump- The Southeast Examiner capable of providing (in terms of tion that the pandemic will be re- participated in the tour as did middle housing). solved soon. Total circulation: 26,400 close to 200 other area partici- Small responded. Many projects actually have (24,800 mailed copies + 1,600 placed in street stands) pants. “One recent study by Up common or central areas for so- Mailed and distributed the last week of each month. State Representative Fahey for Growth showed that we under cializing, but since units tend to Founded in 1989. was asked if the bill included pro- produced over 155,000 units of be smallish and yard areas are visions to guarantee affordability. housing since the great recession. small to nonexistent, outdoor pri- Publisher/Editor/Advertising: Kris McDowell Fahey responded that no, afford- Between 2010 and 2016, Mult- vate areas and landscaping are Proofreader: Albert Q. Osdoe ability was not built into the bill. nomah County saw only 59 units often not provided or only mini- However, it was hoped that by of new housing for every 100 new mally included within many of A & E: Brian Cutean providing a large number of new households formed. This means these projects. units, prices would become more that every 10 new families were This may constitute a new 1020 SE 7th Ave #14313, Portland, OR 97293 affordable than at current price competing for a mere six units of normal for living units in order 503.254.7550 levels. housing!” for Portland to increase its hous- [email protected] The Southeast Examiner It should be noted that these ing density to comply with the southeastexaminer.com asked if any of these builders housing totals include all unit middle housing standards of HB were going to seek the bonuses types, including apartments, and 2001. 2020 The Southeast Examiner THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 3 Free Geek Helps PPS Students

By Ellen Spitaleri

“We view the internet like electricity and Free Geek pro- vides the light bulbs,” said Adelle Pomeroy, the digital inclusion manager at Free Geek, a nonprofit community organization that sus- tainably reuses technology, en- ables digital access and provides education that empowers people to realize their potential. Pomeroy said those words back in late February before anyone had even heard of CO- VID-19, but now students are go- ing to need those light bulbs more than ever. Following guidance from health officials and Gov. Kate Adelle Pomeroy and Ingrid Dos Santos Photo by Ellen Spitaleri Brown, academic instruction in Portland Public Schools (PPS) will be online from the first day barriers in the way of folks being teachers assign homework that of school, September 2, through able to access technology from requires a digital device,” ac- at least November 5. us.” cording to Dos Santos. Now lack Now, even though the Free Prior to pandemic restric- of computer access will be even Geek site at 1731 SE 10th Ave. is tions, students without computers more of a barrier for students tak- currently closed, the organization at home could use their school ing all classes online. is gearing up to help students fac- computers and/or computer li- Getting a free computer ing online school. braries around their communities “has a direct impact on people’s One of the programs they in order to complete their school- lives,” said Dos Santos, adding offer is Plug Into Portland, which work. Now they’ve been limited that she has heard stories about serves students in grades K-12 to their school’s capacity to pro- students trying to write essays on in Clackamas, Multnomah and vide borrowed devices in order to their phones. Washington counties. keep up with their education, Dos Pomeroy pointed out that Before COVID-19, Plug Santos said. the digital inclusion program de- Into Portland offered free com- “In a world where the digi- pends on monetary contributions puters to K-12 students who vol- tal divide and homework gaps and donations of computers by unteered in their communities. were already creating an unfair individuals or corporations. Now, since the volunteer require- disadvantage, COVID-19 has “We rely on our community ment is now no longer safe for deepened the divide and wors- to power our programs and bridge students, it has been waived com- ened the gap. Our work has never the digital divide,” she said, not- pletely. been more crucial,” she added. ing that COVID-19 safety proto- Students who need comput- “Anyone with an identified cols are in place for donations. ers can send an email to plugin@ need for a computer can get in Free Geek is now accepting freegeek.org and explain their touch with us and we have been contactless donations in the park- situation. granting devices to adult commu- ing lot on the northeast side of “We will follow up with nity members on a case-by-case the building, Wednesday through them to ask a couple of questions basis,” Dos Santos said. Saturday only, from 11 am-1 pm about internet connectivity and With social distancing and and from 3-5 pm. then set up a contactless or social- safety measures in place, in-per- Pomeroy noted all donated ly distant pickup for the student son classes are no longer held at devices are wiped to National In- and their family at Free Geek,” Free Geek, but the organization stitute of Standards and Technol- Pomeroy said. is working to bring free classes ogy specifications. She added that “The mission of our Plug online. technology and access are now Into Portland program has be- “We will work with folks health and safety issues. come more critical than ever,” who want to attend our classes “If you don’t have a de- said Ingrid Dos Santos, digital but don’t have a computer, so that vice or understand how to use inclusion associate. they can also participate. We hope one, you will have put yourself at She added, “In the time to roll out free webinars starting much greater health risk because since the pandemic reached our in the fall,” Pomeroy said. everything, including even gro- communities, Free Geek has been Before COVID-19, statis- cery shopping and doctors’ ap- working to reduce the number of tics showed that “70 percent of pointments, is online,” she said.

For more options, visit free- geek.org/get-involved/donate- technology. Visit freegeek.org or call 503.232.9350 for more infor- mation. 4 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 Walker Tracker Residential Rezoning

y ack ubinger take infrastructure needs into ac- B J R from page 1 by former Mayor Charlie Hales after Metro released figures that count. It’s been five months since those with disabilities, said RIP 260,000 new residents would ar- Eudaly acknowledged con- the initial lock down in Portland opens the door to so-called mid- rive in Portland by 2035. cerns that RIP could cause demo- and we’re facing the next (silent) dle housing for city residents of Those estimates, not up- lition of affordable housing and public health emergency, a men- modest means. dated since 2016, do not account displace vulnerable populations. tal health pandemic. Wheeler said allowing more for the COVID-19 downturn or With a nod to critics’ com- People aren’t leaving their housing types and a greater mix recent social unrest in Portland. ments that an existing house is houses that much and motivation of incomes is a crucial step in New growth allocations are ex- the greenest house, she advo- can be difficult. the right direction, especially pected later this year, according cated conversions of single fam- As feelings of loneliness since COVID-19 has exacerbated to RIP’s lead planner Morgan ily houses into multiplexes and and isolation plague remote houselessness and the need for Tracy. granting low income locals’ ac- Marketing Manager Mike McGuffey, workers and fear is a day to day low income homes. While Hales’ directive was cess to capital, enabling them to Blaze the Trail Cat & Wellness struggle for many people, em- Advisor Cassy Brown set up on the He thanked pro-RIP groups to add density, it did not specifi- convert their homes into multi- ployers like the City of Portland waterfront for the 2019 Jog for Joy ranging from the Homebuilders cally address demolition or af- plexes. and Multnomah County are seek- Photo by Walker Tracker Association to Portland for Ev- fordability. Planner’s thinking She also dismissed fears of ing digital solutions. eryone for their support. then, as now, is if enough units widespread demolition by pre- Enter Walker Tracker. Companies and individuals can RIP upzoning surpasses are built, prices will tumble. Crit- dicting that RIP would not “bull- Walker Tracker helps orga- get involved with donations. The mandates passed by the state leg- ics fear that it is affordable houses doze” neighborhoods. RIP would nizations all over the world sup- goal is to raise $6,000. Dates of islature last summer that elimi- and neighborhood stability that result in about 5,000 units over 20 port their employee’s health and the event are September 14-22. nated single family residential will tumble as long-time renters years, she predicted, equating to fitness with wellness programs, “Because people aren’t zones and allowed duplexes on all and owners are displaced from 250 units per year. digital tracking devices like Fit- gathering in break rooms, we’re lots in most cities statewide. lower cost homes and families are Reactions to RIP have been bits, service, support and motiva- creating new environments to National watchdogs have pushed out of town by slice and swift. 1000 Friends of Oregon tion. stimulate conversation and new called it either the most progres- dice development lacking suffi- took an online victory lap for its “People need connection ideas,” said Welsh. sive or untenable housing policy cient yards, trees or parks. lobbying group, Portland For Ev- and purpose right now,” said For example: the Oregon in the country, topping Minne- Fritz, the only Council eryone, indicating that its advoca- Taylor Welsh, Walker Tracker Education Association (OEA) apolis’ two-year-old allowance of member who was in office when cy for more multiplex units made CEO. “We provide a space for Choice Trust, a local organiza- triplexes in single dwelling zones. policy discussions began, claimed RIP even stronger. shared motivation and support, tion, has created a virtual map Presaging passage, the Bu- that RIP veered from original in- Conversely, a Stop De- team building and health insights. route so participants can virtu- reau of Planning and Sustainabil- tentions of upzoning only within molishing Portland posting cau- Getting and sharing exercise and ally visit the Seven Wonders of ity (BPS) and a housing coalition a quarter mile of transportation tioned that the housing situation being accountable are all tied to- Oregon. began an Anti-displacement Ac- options. was “about to get even worse for gether.” Along the way, walkers are tion Plan to reduce the harmful “By allowing development Black, Brown, immigrant and Walker Tracker is teaming notified of reaching milestones impacts of involuntary removal far from centers and corridors, we low income renters” because of up with Moda Health for a Port- and how others are doing on their of Portlanders from homes and are allowing housing to be devel- land value increases and real es- land-wide movement challenge to journey while walking at their businesses. oped in areas without safe, imme- tate speculation. support the Children’s Cancer As- own pace. The Plan’s priorities are ra- diate access to transit,” said Fritz. RIP passage may not be the sociation. This is usually a one- OEA Choice Trust is an or- cial equity and targeting vulner- “We are promoting our continued final word on upzoning however. day event called “Jog for Joy.” ganization dedicated to promot- able populations. Minority appli- reliance on cars.” Objectors have a limited window Last year, the Blazers showed up ing the total well-being of Oregon cants are encouraged to apply for She indicated that Portland to file appeals to the Oregon Land to promote the event. public school employees. They the plan’s Anti-displacement Task already had sufficient zoned ca- Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)– Because of COVID-19, the believe that all educators, no mat- Force. pacity to accommodate growth within 21 days of the August 12 event is going digital this year. continued on page 19 Portland’s RIP was initiated without densification that fails to decision. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 5 became limited and people were ence so people can experience a Improvement Grants Awarded to Nonprofits in critical need of income. virtual presentation the new ways Bottle and can deposits are museums are presenting their ex- ensuring that Central Eastside is environmentally and socially a critical source of income for hibits. By Nancy Tannler a good place to create, work, live aware. many members of our community In February of 2019 Port- and visit. According to Andrew Jud- to cover basic human needs such The Miracle Theatre land City Council approved the Non-profits receiving the kins, Metro Transfer station and as food, housing costs, bus passes Group, aka Milagro, 525 SE Enhanced Services District (aka grants are Portland Street Medi- supporter of Trash for Peace, and laundry. Informal recyclers Stark St., was founded by José business improvement district), cine, Portland Street Alliance, there are 1.5 million people living often exist on slim economic Eduardo González and Dañel in the Central Eastside; a geo- Trash for Peace, Milagro Theatre, in the Metro region. They throw margins and the COVID-19 crisis Malán. This small non-profit the- graphic area from the Willamette Architectural Heritage Center and away three million tons of gar- has magnified their economic in- ater features Latino shows, arts River east to SE 21st Ave and Hygiene4All. bage a day. “As long as we have stability. and culture, including bilingual Powell Blvd. north to I-84. so much garbage, we are not sus- performances. It was the first ESD to be Molly Pringle, Executive tainable.” Jean Zondervan, from Ar- The funding they received issued in the past 18 years. The Director for Portland Street One of the programs Tokar- chitectural Heritage Center’s from the grant will be used for the Central Eastside Industrial Coun- Medicine (PSM), spoke about ski will be using the grant money (AHC) Communications, spoke Día De Muertos programming. cil (CEIC) calls the improvement the services of the non-profit and for is Ground Score. This pro- about how they were putting their They will be focusing on a vir- plan, Central Eastside Together. how they are using the $6,000 gram has a few different aspects. grant money to work to enhance tual altar-making workshop and This year’s Central East- awarded to them in June of this They hire workers to col- the Central Eastside. sharing the traditions of Día De side Together Community Grant year. lect litter in the Central Eastside The work they’ve been do- Muertos with the community in a program awarded $44,000 to six PSM was founded in 2017 as well as at events, then disperse ing since Jerry Bosco and Ben virtual capacity. nonprofits. and consists of 90 volunteers. it to either be recycled, trashed or Milligan first established the- or According to Kate Merrill, They are professionals in social upcycled (i.e. making it saleable). ganization in 1987 is to record Portland Street Alliance Executive Director, CEIC, busi- services and/or medical fields. They also pickup cans and and preserve as much architec- offers professional and educa- ness owners went to City Council They work in teams of three or bottles for deposit and give re- tural history as can be salvaged tional services promoting and in 2019 and asked for the grant four and go out among the home- cycled crafts workshops. There from our city. maintaining street art. Funding program. The grant program is less population providing medical are currently 80 potential workers AHC has hired a local de- from Central Eastside Together supported by fees from property supplies, comfort, food and water. and 20–30 involved consistently. signer to create a physical map will directly support a new mu- owners and other private donors. Since many of the home- Currently they’re conduct- of the Central Eastside describ- ral at All Service Moving, 66 SE The grants will be distributed for less rely on bicycle transporta- ing a survey to show how effec- ing each of the buildings and the Morrison St., paying for the art- three years and will then be revis- tion, volunteers need to be able to tive this program is. So far they businesses there. It will tell the ists, supplies and travel costs. ited to apprise their effectiveness. reach them by bike. Pringle said have collected 135,931 bags of history and style of the older ar- Merrill said the name En- they will be using their funds for trash, 6,198 needles and 7,245 chitecture as well as some of the Hygiene4All is a bathroom, hanced Services District is used bike maintenance, helmets, lights items of drug paraphernalia. They unique history of this part of the washing, basic first aid, bedding because the City is already pro- and supplies for those they treat. use this information to share with city. and clothing exchange and trash viding services to this area and The money from this grant businesses and others in the Cen- AHC reopened on July 24 removal hospitality hub. Due to this adds to what is already being will help PSM secure those es- tral Eastside. with limited operating hours from COVID-19 this service will not done. sential items that make their job Another project is a partner- 11 am-5 pm, Thursday-Saturday. open until October 2020. The intention of this grant easier. To refer someone who ship with Outside the Frame, who Currently on exhibit is Dar- program is to help the industrial needs a little help call PSM Tri- will make a video to share sto- celle XV at Home; East Portland: Central Eastside Together sanctuary remain economically age at 503.501.1231 or portland- ries from Ground Score workers. A Changing Landscape and a will offer the next round of fund- viable and safe. streetmedicine.org. Mostly about the People’s Depot, Forgotten City; and Practical and ing in Fall 2020. For more in- “Due to COVID-19 this a community-led, independent Artistic: The Life and Work of formation on Central Eastside year’s grants were awarded to Trash for Peace was found- bottle redemption service born Architect Charles Howard Kable. Together Community Grant Pro- more service-based organiza- ed by Laura Kutner Tokarski. She out of the COVID-19 pandemic Zondervan said they hope gram visit ceic.cc/community- tions that could still do what they was compelled to start this non- when access to bottle redemption to build a stronger online pres- grant-program. do during the pandemic. In the profit after living in Granados, future, we will consider event- Guatemala. based grants too,” Merrill said. “People threw trash every- The core values and goals where. Rather than just leave it for this year’s awards are: in- lying about, we figured out ways creased cleanliness; improved to use it to build houses,” Tokar- safety; creating a brand to in- ski said. crease business customers and Upon returning to the US visitors; supporting innovative she saw our need to reduce and ways to work here and building reuse trash by cleaning it up and a viable employment center; and teaching people to become more Le Letter to the Editor

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To the Editor: to occupy. The North Tabor Neighbor- 2) Between 60th and E hood Association meets every Burnside and 60th and NE Davis, third Tuesday to discuss topics a 14-unit apartment/condo com- that impact our community. plex has already broken ground, One of these topics includes with construction slated to begin construction taking place in the soon. area and we currently are on trend 3) On 52nd and E Burn- to have a huge influx of construc- side, there is an 18-unit apart- tion in a very small area of the ment/condo complex slated to be neighborhood. This construction built in the next year. will create traffic restrictions with These are three large con- waves of crews coming and go- struction projects in less than a ing, as well as large machinery 10-block radius that will definite- needing to be moved into the area. ly impact the traffic and create If you are interested in being congestion for all neighborhood aware of ways to avoid the worst residents travelling through our traffic created by these construc- area. tion projects, you might want to To keep apprised of this is- join us at some of the meetings. sue, please join us at our neigh- Just to give you all a heads- borhood association meetings and up of a few of the projects slated visit our North Tabor Next Door to begin soon, I thought I’d make community chat board. a short list: If you have questions or are 1) 60th and E Burnside is interested in attending a meeting, scheduled to have a 64-unit apart- please contact us at board@north- ment/condo complex built in the tabor.org. spot that the 7-11 mini-mart used Kim Kasch 6 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 Cn Community News City of September Recycling Tips

Gardens By Bonita Davis, Master Recycler Guide The system that seems so simple and straightforward to me Portland Parks Foundation How recycling gets done in was not so for my guest. (PPF) has created the region’s any household can be a bit tricky. Recycling materials in the first free guide to the Portland Does recycling fall on one per- dishpan took just minutes on my region’s public gardens. Nearly son or are many hands involved? trips through the kitchen. Even all of the 17 publicly accessible When several are contributing to better, Katy was able to stay fo- parks can be visited in one free, the blue roll cart, how does one cused on the cooking she enjoyed phone-friendly web guide, The know if your household is getting and the shared adventure was fun Passport to the City of Gardens. is McMenamins Edgefield whose gathering of public garden devo- the recycling right? This may take and stress-free for both of us. The guide includes local grounds have curated gardens of tees, the American Public Garden ingenuity and/or monitoring. Using a bussing bin system destinations like the Hoyt Arbo- hardy native plants. Association, planned for June Recently, a longtime friend is something that has also worked retum and Portland Japanese Gar- PPF has plans to grow the 2021. I’ll refer to as Katy came down well at parties. den as well as south valley gems guide in the future, adding more Visit bit.ly/PPFCityofGar- for an extended stay. Katy lives in Guests simply placed du- like Salem’s Lord & Shriver Con- gardens and making video tours dens to start a great staycation of a picturesque coastal community rable dishes, glasses, utensils and servancy. with history and gardening tips. the Willamette Valley’s horticul- on Puget Sound and loves the tiny cloth napkins on a tray or bin Perhaps a surprise inclusion It will be part of the annual tural wealth. house she calls home. with cans and bottles on the side. Environmentally aware, she It can be sorted later and beats has trained and worked as a chef contaminated recycling and fish- and baker. After assessing how ing out durables from the trash. In much I enjoyed her meals, eye- the end, it can save time. I-205 Toll Project Input Sought ing the ample counter space and In this pandemic, many are sizing up the empty freezer space, cooking more at home and have Katy shyly asked if she could more materials to manage for The Oregon Department would toll all lanes for this cor- road doesn’t have a transponder, whip up some ready to go ready- recycling. Kids might be home of Transportation (ODOT) has ridor of I-205 and are one tool a camera would capture the car’s to-go freezer meals for me as a from college or extended family launched an online survey seek- ODOT will use to improve the license plate and the registered gift. I jumped at the offer! Katy may be sharing the household. ing public comment on five pre- transportation system. owner would be billed. did the menus and shopping and I Finding out who is interested in liminary alternatives for tolls on Tolls would vary by time of The 17-question survey is picked up the bill. recycling and doing it correctly is I-205 between Stafford Road and day and would be collected elec- available through Wednesday, The next few days were a important. OR 213 to raise revenue and im- tronically without requiring driv- September 16. Questions include whirl as smells from savory en- Investing time to create or prove travel reliability. ers to stop. those that gauge how tolls will af- trees to vegetable sides and nut review your system and parcel- This is part of a federally- A transponder, a small fect individuals, the purpose and breads emanated from my kitch- ing out tasks based on both inter- required environmental review sticker placed on the inside of the need for the project, the project’s en. Meals were neatly sealed and est and ability can lead to getting process and 45-day period for windshield, would be connected draft goals and the five alterna- labeled for the freezer. recycling right. Get information public comments; the first steps to a pre-paid account, which tolls tives. Right away “What do I do at RecycleOrNot.org, plasticfilm- that will lead to selection of a toll would be drawn from when it is Background on the project with this?” became a frequent recycling.org and bottledropcen- system in the corridor. read. and a link to the survey at bit.ly/I- question about packaging recy- ters.com. Each of the five alternatives If a vehicle driving on a toll 205Tolls. cling. Katy’s interest was cook- Any time of the year is a ing, and her community has dif- great time to engage kids of any ferent guidelines for recycling age in some fun environmentally – no beverage container refunds focused at-home activities. and no nearby options for plastic Environment Oregon has 50 Friends of Laurelhurst Park Update films or Styrofoam. great activities on topics such as We came up with a hybrid climate change, waste reduction, system: food scraps in the stain- plants, waterways, conservation, By Peggy Glascock Protests There are reports that cer- less canister on the counter and birds, bees and wildlife, as well Laurelhurst Park has been tain stool-passed diseases have all empty cans, bottles, cartons, as creating a healthier home and As the summer progresses, a meeting place for some of the been discovered in Portland. DO bags and wrappers into a desig- community. Go to environmen- Laurelhurst Park is getting used nightly protests. In early Au- NOT let your dog eat or nose nated dishpan in the sink. toregon.org for info. a lot! Between camping, protest gust, anti-protester(s) set off pipe around human feces. My job was to manage the Concerned about the re- meet-ups, people needing places bombs, throwing them at protest- Shigella is one disease that materials in the dishpan by emp- emergence of onetime use plas- to be in nature and people need- ers. If you see a pipe bomb or has been found in Portland re- tying and rinsing cans, bottles and tics, despite current laws? Check ing somewhere to go to get fresh something suspicious, please do cently. Giardia, Salmonella and jars, removing lids and caps, sep- out what efforts are being made air and exercise, the place is pret- not touch it. Call 911 immedi- Cryptococcus are possibilities. arating dime deposits for the Bot- by advocacy group Eco-Cycle ty packed. ately. Pipe bombs can be unstable The diseases might not even tleDrop green bag in the garage, at ecocycle.salsalabs.org/august- Nextdoor lists Laurelhurst and dangerous. hurt the dog but could go through and sorting paper, cardboard and 2020newsletter. Park as a place to go for a re- its digestive system and hurt you plastic cartons into the recycling Paper items contaminated prieve and “green” time. We love We ask that you please su- while you pick up after your dog. bin under the sink. with food–coffee filters, tea bags, our park. pervise your dog(s). Don’t let Please note that the Park I made sure non-recyclables paper towels and pizza delivery dogs swim in the lake. This spring Rangers close down the restrooms such as used paper towels, plastic boxes–go into your green com- Duck signs some goslings were killed. at night. They are not re-opened tubs in the wrong shape or size post roll cart. Thanks to the Capitano There have been other re- until a Park Technician can come and flat plastic lids made it in the Items contaminated with family for re-hanging the wooden ports of dogs going after the to clean them in the morning. bin. cleaners or other substances are waterfowl and adding signs to the ducks and geese. It is disturbing Empty, rinsed and dry garbage and go into the waste bin. fence by Firwood Lake. Some to other park visitors. Thanks! Thanks everyone. Be care- stretchy plastic film went to my This includes wipe products, fa- of the ducks were starting to fall The green layer on top of ful out there. We hope to resume “bag of bags” in the garage for cial tissues, paper plates and cups over. The Capitano Family have the water is duckweed (Lemna volunteer work parties next year. return to a collection bin at either and paper carry-out containers been great stewards of the park. minor). We will let you know. Safeway or Fred Meyer. other than pizza delivery boxes.

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September 12-20, the north- (for bike and pedestrian travelers) southbound. bound span of the Interstate on the southbound bridge. Heritage Tree Program Bridge, connecting Oregon and A moveable concrete barri- Four ramps will also close Washington across the Columbia er will shift to allow for two lanes during the bridge closure: Guidebook River on I-5, will be closed so of traffic to travel in the heaviest • Marine Drive on-ramp to that crews can replace mechani- direction during commute times. I-5 north in Portland cal parts that help lift and lower During the morning commute, • Hayden Island on-ramp to the bridge. there will be two southbound I-5 in Portland The bridge will remain lanes open and one northbound. • I-5 North to SR 14 off- open in both directions with north For the evening commute, ramp in Vancouver and southbound lanes sharing the the barrier will be moved to allow • SR 14/Washington St. on- three existing lanes and sidewalk two northbound lanes and one ramp to I-5 south in Vancouver

Keeping Children’s Vaccinations Current Portland’s Heritage Tree at portlandoregon.gov/parks/arti- program began in 1993 and pro- cle/441738, breaks the trees down August was National Im- To ease concerns about a fers free vaccines to families who vides legal protection for trees by species and location, gives munization Awareness Month doctor visit, OHA recommends cannot afford to pay for their chil- certified by a qualified arborist to species descriptions and the best and the Oregon Health Authority calling to find out what precau- dren’s vaccines. To find out more receive the heritage designation. times to view the trees (by month (OHA) is working to ensure that tions your provider is taking. call 211. The trees are regarded as or season). the pandemic is not followed by Many are keeping sick chil- Children may be eligible for being of “special importance to At 76 pages in length, the an increase in cases of vaccine- dren separate from those who health insurance through the Or- the city” because of “their age, Guidebook provides a wealth of preventable diseases or a prevent- are well, limiting the number of egon Health Plan (OHP). size, type, historical association information. able outbreak. people who can go with a child The plan is open to all chil- or horticultural value.” For those who prefer to fo- The pandemic has made to their appointment, taking tem- dren and teens younger than 19, Over 300 trees in Portland cus on SE, skip ahead to pages 29 some parents understandably ner- peratures of all attending the ap- regardless of immigration sta- are designated as Heritage Trees and 30 for a list the locations of vous about taking their children pointment and some are provid- tus, who meet income and other which includes 120 species or more than 25 Heritage Trees in and teens to doctors’ offices while ing drive-up vaccine programs. criteria. cultivars and 60 genera. SE, the quadrant with the greatest others may be out of work and For those who are without Visit OHP.Oregon.gov to The Guidebook, available number in Portland. therefore without health insur- health insurance, the Vaccines find community partners in your ance. for Children (VFC) program of- area. 2020 Catio Tour Goes Census Deadline Virtual Approaching The 8th Annual Catio Tour, spire cat owners to build or buy hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition their own outdoor cat enclosure of Oregon and Portland Audubon, to keep cats safe from outdoor The 2020 Census was pre- schools, roads and other public takes place virtually Saturday hazards while protecting wildlife viously scheduled to conclude on services. September 12, 10 am-4 pm. from cat predation. October 31. Information will be used The event will showcase 10 Proceeds from the event However, in early August, to determine the number of seats diverse outdoor cat enclosures ($25 for full access, $15 for the Trump administration made each state has in Congress and the (catios) that have been profes- guidebook and catio videos only) a decision to end the count four political representation in your sionally filmed to showcase their will support the Cats Safe at weeks early, on September 30. area at all levels of government. creative and unique designs, from Home campaign, which aims to That means there is still time to The questionnaire will only efficient to expansive. reduce free-roaming cats in the complete the questionnaire if you take about 10 minutes to com- Guests will “take the tour” Portland metropolitan area with haven’t done so already. plete and can be done online at via Zoom with other catio fans, solutions that are good for cats By completing the 2020 my2020census.gov. be the first to see catio videos and and wildlife. Census, your responses help di- If you are unable to respond have the ability to interact with To learn about the campaign rect billions of dollars in federal online or would prefer to respond catio hosts during a live Q&A. and register for the event, visit funds to local communities for by phone, call 844.330.2020. The event was created to in- CatsSafeAtHome.org. 8 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 BW Business Walkabout Nemo Design

By Nina Silberstein

When the COVID-19 pan- demic began earlier this year, not only did some of Nemo Design’s clients put their creative needs on hold, but the agency had also seen a lot of their favorite local busi- nesses shut down. To help ease the pain, Nemo launched the PDX Creative Sup- Nemo building exterior photo by Nemo Design port Club in May 2020, offering free design services to Portland’s small businesses affected by CO- boards. The snowboarding indus- career as a journalist at 17 years VID-19 to help them generate try was going through changes old. As an editor, he has taken the revenue during this difficult time. then and the trio decided to start helm at influential publications The support club connects their own design and marketing including Freestylin’, Dirt maga- local businesses with Nemo de- agency with skills they acquired zine and the Beastie Boys’ Grand signers to create limited-run ap- through their experiences at Mor- Royal. SE HAWTHORNE parel. Nemo employees submit row. As writer, Lewman has ideas for local businesses that Trevor Graves is president penned episodes for “Jackass” PAVE AND PAINT they feel passionate about and and co-founder of Nemo Design. and “Wildboyz,” and co-authored In the ‘80s, he was drawn to the BMX legend Mat Hoffman’s au- on the want to support. They then reach Review and comment out to those businesses to offer snowboarding community and tobiography, The Ride of my Life, evaluation of possible changes to the program. For those who ac- discovered he had a talent behind which he then adapted as a docu- SE Hawthorne between SE 24th cept, Nemo creates three different the lens of a camera. mentary for ESPN. Lewman is a and 50th Avenues. designs that can be applied to T- For the next 15 years, he partner and executive creative di- shirts, hoodies and tote bags. shared the excitement of snow- rector at Nemo. The businesses select a de- boarding around the globe Nemo Design has been sign and through a partnership through his photography, creating thrilled by the response of those Visit the project website to learn more, with Pacific North Press, the de- features for leading magazines who have embraced the PDX download the report and take the survey. signs are printed on merchandise. covering the sport. Creative Support Club. So far, Nemo supplies the businesses Some of Graves’ other ac- they’ve raised nearly $12,000 that with the social media assets to complishments include helping has gone directly back to these VISIT: promote the merchandise and sell Nike break into mainstream ac- businesses. it through Pacific North Press’ on- tion sports with their Nike 6.0 Nemo has done a significant bit.ly/HawthornePavePaint line store. Proceeds from the sales brand and leadership in the mar- amount of pro bono work over the go directly back to the partnering keting evolution of MasterCraft years and says their next venture small businesses to help with and Smith Optics. will be helping a local nonprofit pandemic relief. Co-founder Jeff Bartel’s organization that focuses on vot- Portland-based Nemo De- talent as a designer helped revi- ing, democracy, diversity and sign offers a variety of branding talized the Smith Optics brand, equality efforts. and design services and specializ- allowing the company to launch Visit tinyurl.com/pdxcre- es in outdoor and active lifestyle product lines in helmets and mili- ativesupportclub to explore the brands for clients such as Nike, tary eye wear. collaborations that help support Alterra Mountain Company, As an art director, Bartel small businesses in Portland af- MasterCraft, Danner, Rossignol was instrumental in Nike’s athlet- fected by COVID-19. and Sonos. ic training line, helping it main- The agency was started tain its number one world ranking Nemo Design in 1999 by three partners who in the athletic training category. 1875 SE Belmont St. worked together in the market- Mark Lewman has been nemodesign.com ing department of Morrow Snow- creating stories since starting his 202.460.7500

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Update

By Jack Rubinger

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park (FMTP) started in the year 2000. Its purpose is to monitor park use, assist visitors and preserve and protect the park. FMTP has 11 board mem- bers and three volunteer programs committees: The Foot Patrol – ambassa- dors who help answer questions and pick up trash; the wonderful and wacky weed warriors – elim- inating invasive plants like Eng- lish Ivy, (this group has teamed Photo of Dave Hillman by Andrew Haliburton up with the Bureau of Environ- mental Services and has received a great deal of city support) and done and ask for permission later. “He realized how the Cen- the Visitors Center which re- Without his persistence, ter could contribute to the com- ceives about 12,000 park enthusi- Kinnick continued, “we would munity’s knowledge of the park asts annually. likely have had no Visitors Cen- and to visitor information about Dave Hillman, one of the ter because there was a period going out and about in the metro original members, retired from when some volunteers felt that area and beyond. The rest is his- FMTP recently. Hillman orga- establishing a Center was a bit tory!” nized the foot patrol and was re- grandiose for our small park. But Hillman was instrumental sponsible for the Visitors Center. Dave realized that Mt. Tabor Park in 2018 with connecting indi- “Dave and I worked togeth- is a destination park as well as a viduals and business owners in er for 14 years,” said volunteer neighborhood park and that vol- the Tabor neighborhood to raise Mary Kinnick. “Dave’s philoso- unteers would come forth to sup- more than $100,000 to support phy was to do what needs to be port it. They did. continued on page 17 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER AUGUST 2020 9 Pave and Paint Update BW Business Walkabout from page 1

Bipartisan recommendation will not be re- what extent new crosswalks can leased until Part 2. be provided and where. Café Part 1 identifies prospective Finally, the matter of traffic alternatives as follows: circulation and congestion does By Nina Silberstein A. Existing lane configura- not appear to be a consideration tions, B. Reduce Hawthorne west of this project other than to im- of Chavez from four lanes to two prove transit movements at Haw- The idea of opening a café with a center turning lane, and C. thorne’s west end (as part of the where polite and civil political Reduce travel lanes down to two, separate Rose Lane project). debate was allowed came to mind remove center turning lane and With Hawthorne function- after President Reagan’s landslide provide bike lanes and parking on ing as a funnel in and out of the reelection in 1984. both sides. downtown core for many ve- A group of friends felt they Several unknowns are still hicles, reducing travel lanes and were all living in a bubble as far evident. PBOT staff mentioned street speeds could greatly con- as politics was concerned and at the workshop the possibility of tribute to congestion. someone said they needed a bi- providing clear vision setbacks This raises the question as partisan café that was not just for for sidestreets accessing Haw- to how PBOT intends to relieve Democrats and Republicans, but thorne for safety purposes. congestion by attempting to re- a place where all political per- There was discussion about route east/west traffic onto other spectives could be voiced and the possibility of striping parking arterial streets such as SE Powell stated respectfully. spots on Hawthorne to make on- or E Burnside or to ignore it for According to the Oxford street parking more efficient. The now? Dictionary, the term bipartisan, need for additional crosswalks The discussion of conges- “involves the agreement or co- was also a major issue and was tion is something many hope operation of two political parties Photo by Bipartisan Café discussed in Part 1. Due to proj- PBOT will address as part of its that usually oppose each other’s they were 14. They are currently ment of Japanese Americans. ect funding cuts, it is unclear to finalization of this project. policies.” In other words, biparti- being transitioned into ownership “This is my passion,” he sanship is about finding common and management roles. says. “Most of it I collected on ground through compromise. If you’ve ever visited the eBay. All of it was framed by KB Peter Emerson, one of the Bipartisan Café, you’ve probably Custom Frames here in Montavil- owners of Bipartisan Café, had noticed the abundance of artwork la. I regret that I don’t have more the name stuck in his head, and adorning the walls. “The artwork space for display.” in 2004 after working 10 years at attempts to illustrate the history “COVID-19 is devastat- Starbucks, he decided to take his of the United States,” ing,” Emerson continued. “We’re stock options and make the café Emerson explains: “It flows doing OK, but not nearly at the a reality. chronologically from a represen- levels as before.” “We briefly considered tation of Native Americans on the The café has taken this op- [calling it] Pete’s Partisan Café,” front east wall through the found- portunity to revamp their menu he says, “but the 2004 election ing fathers. In the center of the and make it more flexible, and had just ended and we felt that east wall is a section on the Civil institute online ordering and pay- ‘partisan’ would be a turnoff.” War, including the leaders of the ments. The name, Bipartisan Café, stuck confederacy,” he says. “We have transitioned to and the café opened June 13, The next section leads up more of a take-out model and 2005. through Franklin Delano Roos- intend to stay there until this all The most popular and best- evelt and Harry Truman. On the blows over. After that, we will selling item on the Bipartisan back wall the theme is assassi- probably reassess how to move Café menu is pie. From fruit pies nations, which include all four forward.” like cherry, blueberry or marion- presidents who have been assas- Bipartisan Café has been berry to something smooth and sinated (Abraham Lincoln, James collaborating with nearby busi- delicious like banana cream or Garfield, William McKinley and nesses and are working on a bar key lime, Bipartisan Café boasts John F. Kennedy), the assassins menu for local bars that allow the best homemade pies in Port- and other notable people such as outside food. In the past they land. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. have televised every primary, There’s even a 100 percent, Kennedy, Malcolm X and Harvey debate, convention and election totally satisfying vegan pie and Milk. night, and all inaugurations ex- gluten-free options. An assort- Emerson says they have an cept the last one. There are no vir- ment of pies is available by the illustration of all the US presi- tual events planned. slice daily and whole pies are dents except the current one. “Ex- “Every day is a reinven- baked fresh every day and can pect that one not to be flattering,” tion,” Emerson says. “I feel good be purchased in the store. Keep he adds. about where we are at and hope to in mind that email orders are not The café artwork depicts be here to fully hand off the café accepted. several significant events and to our children if they want it.” Bipartisan Café is adding leaders such as the Suffragettes, and removing menu items as sales Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tub- Bipartisan Café dictate. Weekly offerings have man, Rosa Parks and César 7901 SE Stark St. included spanakopita, a stuffed Chavez, along with the Emanci- bipartisancafe.com croissant French toast sandwich, pation Proclamation and intern- 503.253.1051 brownies and raspberry bars, to name a few choices. Soup and chili will return in the fall with daily changes. In addition, beverages are available, including locally sourced options from Coava Cof- fee Roasters and Spirit Teas. Emerson, who was born in Minnesota and moved to Portland at 19 years of age in 1980, created and opened the café with Hobie Bender, who was born in Califor- nia and moved to Jacksonville, OR in 1966 around the age of 6. He started on the floor, but now does the finances, bakes, coordinates repairs, hires, prices items and determines the menu. Hobie is involved in human resources and manages the bak- ery/bakers. The two are lifelong restaurant-bar-coffeeshop work- ers and both of their children have worked in the café since 10 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 11 12 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 Staying In arts & entertainment The Pre-Vinylettes’ Suffragette Centennial The Gentle Revolution presents The My Buddy Bill Pre-Vinylettes’ Suffragette Centennial; a triangle! productions re- Owen new critical, commemorative exhibition of turns with a new live onstage, handpainted signs made by women, trans one act play called My Buddy and post-binary sign painters displayed at Bill. The show is written by Rick & the Ford Gallery, September 26-October Cleveland (writer for The West 25. Wing, Six Feet Under) and is di- The exhibit is the second iteration of rected by Donald Horn. Swink the Pre-Vinylettes womxn sign painters’ event On a visit to the White By Pacale Arpin and features an international array of more than House, a dog-loving screenwrit- sixty five artists whose work displays the wide range of experience, er reprimands Buddy, the First Dog, for piddling on the Oval New skill and technique apparent in the sign painting world today. The Pre-Vinylettes’ show is a call to action to continue the Office rug. This canine interac- necessary work of protecting and advancing the rights of all mar- tion sparks a lasting relation- ginalized people with a focus on sign painting ship with President Clinton. The Works and its interpretations. show features Joe Healy as Rick Marmalade by Sara Swink The invite-only, physically-distanced in his first one-person show. In order to present live Sidestreet Arts, 140 SE 28th Ave., presents new opening reception is September 26, with theatre in these times, triangle! viewing appointments available upon re- works by printmaker Gail Owen and ceramic artist Sara has certain requirements for Swink, through September 27 in their gallery. quest. It will be live-streamed on various COVID-19 safety: • Each perfor- social media platforms and the online gal- Gail Owen’s hand-stitched linoleum-cut prints mance is limited to 23 attendees dazzle the eye with Azaleas, pink dogwood blossoms lery will show all the work for sale. • Temperatures will be checked As a companion to the exhibition, the at the door • Masks must be and things you might find Centennial includes a 64 page, standard- worn before entering and dur- in a Portland garden like size catalog with a cover illustration by Anna ing the performance • This is an koi, chickens and gnomes Weber of Astoria Signs, an essay by co-curator By Valentina Casale all paperless presentation and (yes... gnomes). Meredith Kasabian and images and artist statements by 43 of the there will be no paper tickets or This month, you’ll show’s artists. programs available. find fantastic ferns and See previnylitesociety.com/previnylettes for more. My Buddy Bill is presented sprawling rhododendrons, Thursdays through Saturdays, September 10-26, at 7:30 each all done with her charac- Fall Music Classes at Artichoke Music night. There is no intermission. teristic luscious layers of Artichoke’s September online classes A Sunday matinee is scheduled ink and hand-stitchery. are open for registration now. for September 20 at 2 pm. Clay artist Sara Swink There are plenty of instrument Reservations required. See crafts humans and animals options, music styles and several new trianglepro.org / 503.239.5919. “Ferns” by Gail Owen teachers including Beth Wood, Haley Johnson and Baba Wague Diakite. with whimsy. Her hand- New offerings too from Zac Leger built sculptures impart (guitar and tinwhistle) and Jim D’Ville Portland Storytellers feelings and ideas through (ukulele). Shift Paradigms stories, and often with a Returning Artichoke favorites Adrian humorous side. Martin, Anne Weiss, Tracy Kim, Richard Colom- Normal? Abnormal? Para- bo, Dan Compton, Annie Sea, Steve Cheseborough, Rene Berblinger normal? When Paradigms Shift, is First Friday Zoom is and Martha Stone are back teaching too. Classes start after Labor the theme for an evening of stories September 4, 6-7 pm. Get Day. The store is open again by appointment Monday-Wednesdays, kicking off the 2020-21 season of the familiar with the artists and Thursdays, Fridays, noon-6 pm and weekends 10 am-5 pm. Masks Portland Storytellers Guild (PSG) via Zoom, see their art while sipping are required and Artichoke practices physical distancing and well- Saturday, September 5 at 7 pm. a beverage from your own ness checks. Guild storytellers Barbara If you’d like to make a contribution, donations are a lifeline Fankhauser, Chetter Galloway and home. in these times. Make a contribution once or monthly through their Juliana Person share stores of life- Sidestreet’s monthly Patreon page. See artichokemusic.org for the full listing. changing events. Chetter Galloway Artist Talk is Sunday, Sep- Barbara Fankhauser embraces sto- tember 20, noon-1 pm. PWNW Happy Hour Change ries from all the traditions, but the Celtic and Norse epics of her heri- Zoom details at side- tage make her heart sing these days. Virginia native Chetter Gallo- streetarts.com. Pacific Works North West’s way grew up hearing his father tell stories on road trips. His storytelling Happy Hour update: Lu Yim is per- has taken him on journeys touring across the United States including forming via livestream Wednesday, to The Smithsonian. September 2, 5-6 pm. Juliana Person attended a PSG performance and was chosen Lu began their current project from the audience to tell a story at intermission. She’s been at it ever by conjuring in their own body an since, telling personal tales drawing from her travels, making wine, impromptu dance they witnessed by growing up with horses and surviving cancer. their father, in a dispute with his sis- New shows go online the first Saturday of each month until Clin- ter about the “ungodliness” of homo- ton Street Theater is open again for live audiences. Tickets are $10 per sexuality. household. Register at tinyurl.com/PStorytellers. See the PWNW website for info. The RSVP link is: tinyurl.com/ PWNW-Yim. All proceeds are split Yim photo by Mario Galluci Studio between Lu and Ori Gallery. 80s Arcade Games for a Good Cause

Stuart Watson harbors an affinity for his childhood video games of the 80s. Now he’s figured out a fine way to share all those games with his commu- nity here. “I had been thinking about this mysterious and challenging arcade game I used to play called Pleiades, in which each level was like a completely different game; yet I never passed the last level. After an unsuccessful search around the NW to find it, I found a small Tuesday night Acrylic business in Florida that makes multi- are held game units that include Pleiades....so I Painting Tutorials purchased one.” online from 6:30-9 pm starting He was playing the games with September 8, taught by Jolyn his daughter when COVID-19 hit. He Fry. This month’s theme will be decided to make the unit available to landscape painting. others for a rental fee to encourage Class begins each week people “to donate to racial justice, food with a painting demo. The focus security and environmental causes.” will be on demonstrating how Of course, another reason is so other kids of the 80s could play to paint with acrylic, speaking their beloved games again and share them with their kids... to technique, color and value It’s not as large as arcade games of that bygone era – it’s a tabletop choices. model. Best of all, instead of the console featuring only one game, it is filled with 60 classic arcade games – Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Many students paint in- SINCE 1998 Dig Dug, Centipede, Time Pilot, Pleiades and many others. dependently during the demo, Households can rent the game console by making a donation and share their work and pro- Email: [email protected] of $85-$150 per week (or $250-$400 per month) to various nonprofit cess with the group during the groups. If you live in SE, Watson will deliver the game to your door- last hour of class. Students are Facebook artheadsframeco step, cleaned, disinfected and ready to be enjoyed. encouraged to watch along and Instagram @artheadframeco Sound like something for your home? Email Stuart@Progressive- share as they feel comfortable. Mediation.com. He’ll send you a calendar of available dates and a list Sign up at jolynfry.com and (503) 232 5229 of pre-approved community organizations to donate to. Participants be sure to check out her listing pick one (or request a different organization, too). It’s a win-win Home for Saturday morning Introduc- 5000 SE Hawthorne Blvd Retro-Arcade Social Justice FUN-draiser! Find his Facebook page at PortlandRetroArcade. tion to painting classes too. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 13 Staying In arts & entertainment Milagro: Blast Off! Fertile Portland Music Re-Streams Blast Off!, a Ground Alberta Rose Theatre continues its new season of new Teatro Milagro live Portland Music Stream performances in October. production, is partial- In the meanwhile, they are hosting Re-streams of fa- ly based on the life Fest 2021 of Dr. Ellen Ochoa, vorite performances from its previous seasons on their The 2021 Fertile Ground Facebook and YouTube channels. Instead of tickets, the first Latina to go Festival, presented by Portland to space. The play Area Theatre Alliance (PATA), the shows are streaming by donation and offered to all is a bilingual touring whether or not you can donate. Performances are online and video production will become a free, virtual fes- tival held Thursday, January for one night and all begin streaming at 7 pm (or slightly opening this month after the spoken introduction). virtually and pre- 28-Sunday, February 7, 2021. sented through June In order to serve a wider In September, the Re-streams 2021. range of artists and audiences are: Tuesday, September Blast Off cast photo by Liset Puentes In the story, a in the community, an equity-in- 1-Adam Sweeney; Wednes- young passionate girl, Valentina, meets the first Latina astronaut, fused process is being created day, September 2-Espacio Ellen Ochoa, and is inspired by her, dreaming of a bright future to prioritize inclusivity for this Flamenco (pictured left); becoming an astronaut. Some of Valentina’s classmates cast her off new works festival’s 12th year. Thursday, September because she’s a girl who enjoys ballet. Even people in her family Fertile Ground (FG) is 3-Little Sue; Sunday, Sep- don’t support her dreams of being an astronaut. Then Valentina finds confidence and inspiration in a new, imag- seeking submissions from a tember 6-LaRhonda Steele inary best friend also named Ellen Ochoa, and the two of them wide range of artists on a vari- Gospel Quartet; Monday, Sep- navigate the world of big dreams, doubt and education. They find ety of topics and welcomes an tember 7-Patterson Hood; Tues- out how the sciences and arts work together, and agree to never let array of artistic genres and dis- day September 8-Kate Power & Steve Einhorn; Wednes- fear get in the way of learning. ciplines. day, September 9-Joe Kye and Thursday, September 10- Blast Off was written by Maya Malan Gonzalez and directed September 4, 2020 is the The Rose City Circus. by Mandana Khoshnevisan. The choreography is by Gabriela Portu- application submission dead- These are multi-camera productions with mixed guez and the show will be available in a high-quality video format. line and applications are online Once it is safe for the cast to perform live shows again, the show sound and intimate, up-close performances featuring a at tinyurl.com/FGFest21. wide array of talent and genres. If you watched these will tour. The Fest will present pre- The cast includes Sulema Alamillo as Valentina and Cati Rangel streams the first time and enjoyed them, see them again as Ellen Ochoa. The performance is paired with Unidad Mas Alla recorded “acts of creation,” and let your friends know about them too. (going higher with unity), a STEAM curriculum that includes rocket submitted by producing orga- For Re-stream links and to find out who’s perform- nizations and artists. Recorded and robotic design, astronaut training and theatrical activities for ing on the new season of the Portland Music Stream in students in elementary and middle school. premieres will be streamed on With grant support, Milagro will offer free virtual school resi- Fertile Ground’s channels. Time October, or to make a donation to ART, see albertaros- dencies to schools with significant Spanish-speaking populations in slots for each premiere will be etheatre.com. Woodburn, Hillsboro and Portland. Blast Off will launch onto the randomly assigned. virtual stage for the Arcata School District in Northern California There are a limited num- in October and be available to schools nationally through June of ber of festival slots available, 72 Hour GuignolFest 2020. Read more about the life of Ellen Ochoa at milagro.org. making FG 2021 a curated fes- tival. Although curation is a de- celebrates 12 years parture from one of the found- GuignolFest (geen•yôl•fest) presents a 72-hour Horror Portland Jazz Notes ing tenets of the Fest, this of- Movie Contest in October while celebrating its 12th year. Its usu- fers an opportunity to ensure al home is at the Clinton Street Theater, but this year being this For the first time in seven years, Montavilla Jazz did not host a late summer neighbor- representation of underserved year, this fest, too, has gone virtual. hood jazz festival. Instead, the group celebrated Portland jazz by hosting two live-streamed communities. concerts as a fundraiser for future programs and projects. It is shifting to new projects and Dylan Hillerman founded the Fest with a handful of movie expanding educational programming in 2021. “I believe we have a piv- teams showing their work at a bar. The screenings moved to Clin- In each of the past six summers, Montavilla Jazz Festival has featured established and otal, vital opportunity to mean- ton Street Theater in 2013 and Hillerman was joined by Julia Re- emerging local jazz artists and with each successful event, the group has grown. Its mission is ingfully invite new artistic odica as producer for the Fest. Reodica acts, co-directs, produces to support local artists and build an audience for jazz. The group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and voices into the festival while and co-edits GuignolFest’s horror series, The Night Attacks. you can donate to their programs at montavillajazz.org. challenging all artists to in- The Fest offers an opportunity for filmakers to be edgy and Mt. Hood Jazz Festival has begun an online livestream program as well and the pub- novate their work for this new experimental with subject matters and movie methods. It’s a time- lic is invited to their concert series this month. kind of digital performance, based challenge and each year, returning and new teams flex their • Friday, September 11, 6-7 pm featuring Marilyn Keller and the Augustana Jazz and in doing that, evolve Fertile movie-making skills. The tone of team entries ranges from creepy Quartet, with Ron Steen, drums; Kevin Deitz, bass, and George Mitchell, piano. Ground,” said Nicole Lane, FG to downright gruesome. Horror subgenres include grindhouse, • Friday, September 18, 6-7 pm. MHCC Faculty Jazz Quintet, with Dan Davey, piano; Festival Director. psychological, sci-fi, musical, and vampire, just to name a few. John Nastos, sax; Ryan Meagher, guitar; Tim Gilson, bass and Tim Rap, drums. See fertilegroundpdx.org. See mhcc.edu/jazzfestival or facebook.com/MtHoodJazzFestival for more information. Teams challenge themselves for three days of movie-making the weekend of October 16. Mov- ies are turned in for judging that week and the entire collection is Music You Were Here – Portland screened (this year, online) Sun- day, October 25 on Clinton Street Together PushDot Gallery pres- Theater’s CoVideothon webpage. Music Together of Portland ents You Were Here – Port- The event is hosted by Uncle Ee- brings music classes to your child land; an exhibit featuring rie, who along with Hillerman, online for the fall session, Sep- images of long-forgotten facilitates the annual movie line- tember 28-December 12. icons of Portland’s history. It up. Try a free class the week of All entry fees paid by the September 16-22 or during the opens Friday, September 4 and runs through Friday, Oc- teams will be donated to Clinton fall session. Choose from: Infant Street Theater to support them tober 30, at PushDot Gallery, classes for babies up to 8 months, during the pandemic closure. You Mixed Age classes for infants inside the Ford Building, too can startle folks with your through age 5 and Big Kids class- 2505 SE 11th at Division St. own film. For info about entering es for ages 4-7. Lyn Nance-Sasser and Amato’s Supper Club the contest, see guignolfest.com. Music Together classes give Stephen Sasser have created children basic music skills during art together for four decades. Both were born in Portland, and have lived here the period when they are most re- their entire lives. They’ve seen plenty of changes and have been exhibiting ceptive to learning. The program You Are Here is designed to teach the way young their prints since 2012. This is the final time they will do so. children learn – through play. The show consists of images of people, places and things no longer in During weekly live, interac- our city. They’ve assembled 30+ new prints, including a large scale, wallpaper tive classes at home, the whole sized, 1956 service station tourist map of the city of Portland as it was then, family can enjoy singing, danc- and images ranging “from the magnificent to the mundane.” ing and jamming along with each 20 percent of all sales will be donated to the Architectural Heritage Cen- other. ter in SE Portland. There are plans for a closing reception too on October 30, Make reservations for class- open from 6-8 pm. es at musictogether-pdx.com or by phone at 503.236.4304. See more of the Sasser’s new prints at tinyurl.com/werehere2020.

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HAND By Jill Riebesehl

Laying low during COVID-19, in July the Hosford-Abernethy Neighborhood Association heard, via Zoom, from TriMet regarding progress on the Division Transit Project. The agency has kept the neighbor- hood apprised of the large project from its start. Among other improvements, it will include 20 new signal- ized crosswalks with improved lighting. A Board member suggested there needs to be a marked crossing on Division at SE 79th Ave. The other TriMet project that affects our neighborhood is the Gideon Crossing, the new bike-ped bridge over the tracks at SE 14th Ave. TriMet expects the bridge, which will connect HAND and Brooklyn neighborhoods and provide safe crossing over the tracks, will be open in mid-September. The bridge will be managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. It will include elevators large enough for bikes with trailers as well as bilateral bike gutters for stairway use. Access to the bridge has removed a turnaround used by large trucks servicing the businesses on SE 14th and trucks have been seen blocking Clinton St. for that purpose. Board members had concerns about some upcoming changes in parking and other traffic patterns. State Rep. Rob Nosse reported on the first special session this summer. Legislators passed 28 bills in three days, allocating $1.3 billion targeting a wide variety of needs in the state. We discussed more widely other ongoing concerns, such as the protests downtown. HAND welcomed two new Board members: Bruce Bikle and Karen Girard. In the short August meeting, the Board elected officers and then adjourned for a Zoom retreat. Officers for the coming year are Chris Eykamp, chair; Mark Linehan, vice-chair and treasurer; Jill Riebesehl, secretary; Michelle Sprague, publicity and communications. Before adjournment, the Board passed a resolution guiding its representative who sits on the SE Uplift (SEUL) board. SEUL is a coalition that includes 20 neighborhoods as well as other organizations. The HAND rep is instructed to vote against a suggested SEUL by-law change that would affect each neigh- borhood association’s ability to select its representative to the SEUL board. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 15 Nn Neighborhood Notes

Montavilla Neighborhood Association By Louise Hoff

Montavilla Neighborhood Association will have its next virtual neighborhood meeting Monday, Sep- tember 14, 6:30 pm. Montavilla Jazz was not able to hold the annual Montavilla Jazz Festival this year and came up with the most innovative idea of Take Out Jazz for one evening and two fantastic live streams of the trios Integer and Ron Steen as a fundraiser on the following nights. Montavilla Jazz has music programs at three local elementary schools and will soon be embarking on a local film about the music and culture in our community. We hope to hear more from Neil Mattson at the meeting. Adam Wilson, our Land Use Chair, will give us an update on the search for a local mosaic artist to create a mural on the corner of SE 82nd Ave and Glisan St. at the Jackson Plaza. One of our neighbors is launching an idea to expand community gardens in light of increasing food scarcity for many in our neigh- borhood, which also has the lowest median income in Portland. Rachel Phariss will join us if she can access some of the bee materials since gardens and bees are key to a healthy future. Portland Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for community gardens. We have one at Berrydale Park, one on Mt. Tabor and one at Vestal School. Peter Dills, METBA Chair, will let us know how small businesses in Montavilla are faring. We are ¡Si Se Puede! definitely noticing a metamorphosis of downtown Montavilla/Stark Street which is looking more like a street in Europe with outdoor seating, little fences and umbrellas. Bipartisan Cafe has a new takeout window Yes We Can! and outdoor seating is popping up on several side streets. The Montavilla Farmer’s Market on Sundays has grown and the wide selection of fruit, vegetables, flowers, honey, hummus, bread, pastries, drinks, jams and even more wonderful items show us what can be produced locally and stay in the local economy. Portland Community College is offering virtual classes this fall and has an exciting selection in their new catalogue. You can learn a profession, learn a language, exercise, find stress relief, hone your skills and investigate new fields of interest. In these turbulent economic times, it is important to look at all of your skills and see which ones might lead to a career change or an increased online presence. Meanwhile, wear a mask, grow a garden, stay healthy and see you at our next meeting. Our monthly board meeting follows at 7:30 pm.

Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association By Nadine Fiedler

MTNA has been meeting on Zoom during the pandemic, at our usual gathering time of 7 pm on the third Wednesday of the month. For info on meetings and how to attend, check the Meetings section of our website at mttaborpdx.org. Visit our website and Facebook page for more about MTNA, what’s happening now, who we are and what we have done to support our city and our neighbors over the years. Participants at the August Zoom meeting discussed and took actions on issues that included SE Up- CULTURE | CREATIVITY | COMMUNITY lift’s expulsion of a board member who represented a neighborhood association and the possible installa- tion of peace poles and a plaque at the neighborhood entryway on SE 50th Ave. and Hawthorne Blvd. We Providing extraordinary Latino celebrated longtime board member John Laursen, who received a 2020 Governor’s Arts Award. Come join theatre, culture, and arts education us – we welcome all neighbors to participate at our monthly meetings. experiences for the enrichment of all communities since 1985

North Tabor Neighborhood Association By Kim Kasch

At the August meeting of the North Tabor Neighborhood Association we authorized cash donations to the following organizations: Community of Christ Church, Grace Covenant Fellowship Church, North- Star Clubhouse and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park. Both churches provide essential humanitarian assistance to people in our community. NorthStar is a mental wellness organization and the park’s importance to the community in this time of pandemic has become ever more apparent. Our next meeting will take place Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 pm at 4837 NE Couch (Community of EDUCATION IS WHAT ALLOWS Christ Church). We have been meeting in the parking lot with appropriate social distancing but may switch YOU TO STAND OUT! to an online format. Check our website, northtabor.org, for details. We will elect a new Board at our October 20 meeting and encourage all neighbors to get involved in our activities. Written by Maya Malán-González Digital Tour Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 Richmond Neighborhood Association By Allen Field

The RNA meets the second Monday of the month, 6:30–8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Agendas are posted the week before on richmondpdx.org and are sent to the RNA Announce listserv. Meetings will be via Zoom until further notice. Preregistration is required, the link is on the agenda and sent to the listserv. To be added to the RNA’s listserv, email [email protected]. At the August 10 monthly meeting, Kira Smith, Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), explained BES’ Watershed Health Grants. To encourage green infrastructure projects to help manage stormwater where it falls and improve watershed health, BES is offering $100 grants and $10,000 - $20,000 grants for community-oriented projects. Grant deadlines are on a rolling basis. For more information, contact Kira at In Association with Teatros Unidos [email protected], [email protected] or 503.823.5729. Quiet Clean PDX requested a letter of support for their campaign to end gas leaf blowers. Homeown- Ingenio /ēn ‘he nē oh/: An international ers have mostly converted to electric leaf blowers, so their focus is getting contractors to switch. The Board Latino play & play development program voted in favor of a letter of support of their efforts to ban gas leaf blowers, but comments were made that (1) the ban does not go far enough and all 2-stroke engines should be banned, (2) the ban could dispropor- Digital Presentations Sep 25 – Oct 4 tionately impact people of color who comprise a large percentage of professional yard-care workers and (3) electric leaf blowers pose the same problems of blowing pollutants, allergens and germs and are very noisy as well. Albert Kaufman, Allen Field, Denise Hare, Heather Flint Chatto, Leslie Poston and Simon Kipersztok were elected to the Board in the July 14 election. A Board Member Orientation was given on Board Member fiduciary duties, the city’s standards all neighborhood associations must follow, the RNA’s Code of Ethics Join the community and the city’s Open Meetings rule which limit voting and discussions underlying the Board’s votes to the RNA’s public meetings. online at milagro.org Debby Hochhalter was reelected by the Board as Chair, Simon Kipersztok was elected as Treasurer, Allen Field and Kamal Belkhayat are co-Secretaries. Simon agreed to become the Richmond Newsletter 503.236.7253 Editor, so we look forward to resuming our quarterly newsletter. The Board selected Committee Chairs and Liaisons. The next meeting is Monday, September 14, 6:30–8:30 pm. 16 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 As At Your Service

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By Megan McMorris of pizza and a beer at the Acad- a phrase,” he laughs. When Marko Johnson emy Theater,” – bonding with his Johnson credits his ability opened MuddWorks coffee roast- Montavilla customers enhanced to survive and thrive on being ery on NE 70th and Glisan in his day-to-day experience on a flexible as the new reality reared November 2019, his plan was to personal level in addition to help- its head. focus on wholesale roasting first, ing keep his business afloat. “You can’t think about what retail second. “For some customers, I was you did do, you have to think Plans during 2020 have had the only face they’d see during about what you can do,” he says. a funny way of changing though. the day, so we’d talk about what “If you’re stodgy and set in your “When the rumblings of else was going on in the neigh- ways, you won’t survive.” COVID-19 started happening, it borhood, and what we’d heard Meanwhile, five blocks was unknown what I was going about various places opening up, down the street on Glisan St., an- to do,” recounts Johnson. “Things that kind of thing,” he continued. other business was learning that were changing by the day. You “They’d bring their dogs same lesson. can’t be business as usual any- by and I’d get to give them cook- MuddWorks photo by Megan McMorris more; you need to be flexible to ies and hang out with them for a White Pepper, which survive.” little bit. I like people to feel like opened in the Spring of 2019, was One opening – and retaining their “It’s been a delicate dance His solution: open his doors this is my kitchen. I want to give just about to enter its busy season employees in the process – they as we navigate the new realities to the public in the mornings. you a drink and something to eat when COVID-19 hit. decided to include Wednesdays, with events, but I’ve been proud “For me, it’s about doing and I want to hear a story of what “Event season was just Fridays and Saturdays in the of the crew for continuing to what I love, and what I love is you’re up to.” kicking off, which is our main Burger Thursday action. move forward in whatever way to roast coffee,” he said. He also On the subject of food, part source of income, and 85 percent “Our crew was happy to we can. It’s a lot of unknowns owns Half Pint Cafe in inner SE. of Johnson’s pandemic pivot was of our business is weddings,” says still have a job and we all pitched so you just have to be flexible,” “That completion cycle of to re-think his business’ food of- Deborah Wiser, general manager. in,” Wiser says. “Managers who Wiser adds. the process is particularly enjoy- ferings. With some bakers on Their answer, just as with are normally on our sales team, Even though they have since able, when I can sell a pound of hold, he decided to go for it him- MuddWorks, was to temporarily for example, ended up being the shuttered their Burger Thursday coffee and a customer comes self. shift their focus. ones serving the burgers. We all pop-up, their appreciation for the back and tells me they really en- “Here I have the equipment “We thought, well, we al- did what we could.” community lives on. joyed it, that’s probably the most just sitting there, and there is an ready have a Burger Thursday After Multnomah County “Our regulars were the fulfilling thing I can do.” element of making food in-house, pop-up which the community has entered Phase One, White Pepper highlight of our burger pop-up Opening up during the lock very DIY Portland, that is appeal- responded well to, so we decided returned to their catering roots. for sure,” Wiser says. “When we down with many neighboring ing to me. So I’ve decided to ex- to continue with that the very “Once things re-opened, talked about closing it, our staff businesses still closed, allowed periment,” he adds. first week of the shelter-in-place sales dropped, so we decided it was sad they wouldn’t be seeing Johnson to become a de facto Up next: breakfast burritos orders, to see if it made sense to was a good time to say let’s get their favorite faces on a regular “water cooler.” and gluten-free, vegan offerings open it for longer.” back to what we do,” she said. basis, but we still see our regulars As a native Portlander, and “that people don’t even realize As it turned out, it did make In addition to weddings and walking by and run out to say hi. neighborhood resident himself, are gluten-free or vegan. I grew sense. “We were slammed,” she special events, White Pepper has I can’t express enough how much “One of my favorite things in up as a Portland hippie, before says. Realizing this might be their a tasting room and offers back- the community helped us, it gave the neighborhood is to get a slice Keeping Portland Weird was even ticket to surviving until Phase yard catering for your home. us purpose.”

Your Home and Community Homeless Friends of Mt. Tabor

By Rachel Hemmingson, deep friendships watching the Solutions Update Consultant & Advocate for gardens, yards and trees along the Aging Well street mature. from page 1 from page 8 When I was first working Neighborhoods, however, with Home Equity Conversion do what’s called “turning over.” health services, job training and the weed warriors. of the reopening plan. Mortgages, a woman called me There may be no one left from homeless services. People of col- Future park challenges and The Tar ’n’ Trail is an an- with great shame and fear. She’d that time and you may have no or and the chronically homeless opportunities include oversight of nual event that contributes many come to realize she would run out obvious commonality with the will be prioritized when funds be- the park’s reservoir and participa- thousands to FMTP through do- of money well before the end of new homeowners. So where is come available next year. tion in the Intertwine Alliance, a nated funds. Those funds are used her expected life. your community? A Metro bond was ap- group of public and private orga- for projects designed to enhance Her community was a You may experience com- proved in 2018 a to provide $653 nizations dedicated to integrating park facilities and amenities and sparse, international group of spe- munity at a church, in a garden- million to build affordable hous- nature into the park. the ecological health of the park, cially trained psychotherapists. A ing group or book club. Maybe ing. Prior to that, in 2016, Port- In the future, the park will according to Kinnick. single woman, she’d moved to it’s through staying in touch with land approved a housing bond for need funding for bike racks, In early July, Portland Parks Portland in her 60s. old pals and family, on the phone $256 million that has built 1,300 drinking fountains and other ame- & Recreation indicated they hope Now in her 70s, she’d never or virtually. units, but this is only a small be- nities. Multnomah County will be ap- made any real friends here. She We are all reading and see- ginning to provide the thousands FMTP has received numer- proved in September to enter counseled clients from home ing a lot about both the need to of the low-income housing units ous awards over the years from Phase III of the reopening plan, over the phone. She saw her col- physically distance from each our city needs. Oregon’s Citizenship Award and which has no limit on crowds leagues at conferences overseas. other due to COVID-19 and the A recent study estimated the Spirit of Portland Award. participating in outdoor activities, She lived in a house set back need to be proactive against iso- that nearly 40,000 people expe- FMTP was recognized by the an- though, it’s hard to predict what from a busy street and surround- lation, especially as older adults. rience homelessness each year nual award from the statewide will happen between now and ed by tall hedges. She had sisters I encourage you to think and another 105,000 residents are Oregon Recreation and Parks As- then. in California. She felt she had a about what you can do to nur- housing insecure. The COVID-19 sociation as an outstanding com- The plan is to open race reg- community, but she had no eyes ture supportive relationships you situation could change the dy- munity-based organization. istration as a “wait list” to allow upon her. have, explore creating new ones namics significantly due to a poor FMTP Weed Warriors were people to sign up without being I gently informed her that, and consider whether your home economy that will cause the loss recognized as best community- charged. if she fell, she could lay out in adds to or diminishes a sense of of employment and rental hous- based organization by statewide “If things go as planned and that backyard for a very, very community for you at this time. ing. SOLVE, and the FMTP Foot we do enter Phase III, wait-listers long time. She ended up using eq- If, in fact, you feel discon- September will be the last Patrol has been recognized as a will be “invited” to register and uity to fund modifications to her nected on your street and per- month of warm weather this year model volunteer program by the will be charged upon acceptance house so she could rent part of it haps uncomfortably alone in a and by November, campers will Portland Police Bureau. of the invitation,” said Kinnick. out while keeping her privacy. now-oversized house, here’s an need to prepare for winter. FMTP received no funding Visit the race website, So what is community? Is it idea. Like my client those years Portland has expanded its for these awards. runannie.net, for details. people in an area? Or with shared ago, perhaps there’s a way to put shelter capacity and there are This October 4, FMTP will perspective? your house to work as part of the other temporary shelters that can sponsor the Tar ‘n’ Trail Race, an Interested in learning about The value of exploring the solution to the lack of “middle,” be opened in extreme weather on and off-pavement fundraising the park and upcoming activities? questions about what is true about affordable housing. Renovate conditions. Nevertheless, it is not race if the County is in Phase III Visit taborfriends.org. your community is that, in diffi- or add a space for others. The clear how all the people living on cult times, having a strong, caring added income from rent could be the streets can find shelter for the community can be a literal life- great, but so might the security of winter. saver. proximity, the occasional sharing If you’ve lived in your of time and enjoyment and the home for many years, there may support of shared chores to keep have been a time when you were plants and pets happy. part of a community of parents Chosen well, your new with kids playing outside and that property-mate(s) and their circle common ground created related- of people could be the start of a ness. lovely new community of your You may have developed own with eyes on you. 18 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 Good News for Black Homes and Heritage “Many African American and followed by a public hearing properties that could have been slated for October 27. candidates for National Register Historic preservation is By Midge Pierce homes and buildings. During October public listing have already been demol- not an easy sell in a city bent on The project serves as an um- hearings on the soon-to-be re- ished. Buildings and other re- growth and change. Given the brella to cover many properties leased Historic Resources Code sources risk disappearance from challenge of balancing competing Amidst three-plus months that might otherwise experience Project, the project’s low profile the landscape and from our mem- interests, Spencer-Hartle predicts of outcries for racial justice and demolition and the gentrification will likely rise with citations that ory, unless we take steps right the Code Project will please some reforms, one City department qui- of historically Black neighbor- it is an encouraging racial pivot away to identify, designate and and displease others. etly achieved an equitable path hoods happening recently in N toward social parity. protect them.” Changes to review pro- toward national recognition and and NE Portland neighborhoods Contributors to the MPD The MPD covers the Afri- cesses for buildings with historic preservation of homes and struc- such as Albina. document hope it discourages can American experience in Port- designations will be of particular tures meaningful to the Black Within the MPD are a smat- the destruction of homes that land from 1865 to 1973, a period interest to residents in SE’s three community. tering of eligible sites in SE Port- might otherwise be in the way encompassing the Civil Rights National Register Historic Dis- Through a project called land. Despite charges of exclu- of development as a result of the Movement. Allowing potential tricts: Laurelhurst, Ladd’s Addi- Portland’s African American His- sionary practices, SE neighbor- recent passage of Residential In- recognition of structures less tion and Peacock Lane. toric Resources Multiple Property hoods have historically included fill Project rezoning and ongoing than 50 years old is a departure Also anticipated are plans Document (MPD), sites signifi- Black-owned businesses, church- densification along commercial from Register requirements that for updating the 33-year-old city- cant to Black Portlanders are now es and housing enclaves, notably corridors in traditionally Black opens the door for a wider array wide HRI and revising proce- eligible for listings in the Nation- in Montavilla, inner Buckman neighborhoods. of historically-Black-owned sites, dures for both adding and remov- al Register of Historic Places. and Hosford-Abernethy. The MPD provides a com- including those involved in Civil ing properties from the inventory. The document, prepared by According to Portland’s prehensive overview of African Rights events. Enhanced historic protec- the City’s historic resources staff Historic Resources Planning American properties here resi- The crux of the document is tions through conservation land- in collaboration with Black com- Manager Brandon Spencer-Har- dents can draw on to expedite that it recognizes cultural signifi- marks and districts are expected, munity leaders and preservation tle, the Register’s acceptance of their applications. cance of structures even if they as are controversial issues involv- groups, has been approved by MPD’s umbrella rights some of do not meet traditional criteria of ing owner consent. the National Parks Service which the wrongs of Portland’s history. Local historian Kimberly architectural merit. Since the African American oversees the Register. “It’s a way to save some of Moreland is a board member of By allowing special consid- Multiple Property Document’s In addition to protections the best of the past that has not the Architectural Heritage Center eration for Black historical sites, release, the City has received and prestige, listing on the Na- yet been raised to historical sig- (AHC) and member of the Or- Spencer-Hartle says the docu- renewed interest from the Black tional Register can offer finan- nificance,” he says. egon Heritage Commission. She ment is an alternative guide to community to preserve long- cial advantages that may include In a summer of upheaval provided foundational history de- designation even for properties standing businesses, churches, special tax assessment programs, with nightly aircraft overhead, scribed in the MPD. that have been altered. homes and fraternal organizations grants and potential restoration this under-the-radar, book length, “The national designation For instance, it allows that were cultural touchstones. incentives. 191-page document honors the provides an additional layer of homes with exteriors that were Spencer-Hartle says that as For commercial buildings, heritage and lived experience of protection for historic properties converted to accommodate busi- building’s origins are researched, up to one-fifth of renovations (in- African Americans that many in that are threatened by aggressive nesses or churches or vice versa. Portlanders reconnect to their cluding some seismic upgrades) Portland seek. redevelopment pressures. Without the MPD, altered homes roots and restore forgotten histo- are eligible for federal funds. It details how Blacks were “While national landmark and businesses would be ineligi- ries. Homes can receive tax abate- historically excluded from white- designation cannot prevent dis- ble for National Register listing. Property owners and local ments. dominant systems of real estate, placement, it is a valuable tool Along with the MPD, the groups are encouraged to identify The MPD streamlines the finance and employment and is to elevate the cultural heritage of Parks Service listed NE’s Billy potential sites deserving com- application and designation pro- a step toward equity of resources African American places,” she Webb Elks Lodge as the first memoration. The significance of cess of properties with African that can enhance Black lives by said. building to receive a National National Historic Resource list- American provenance that could removing “barriers of access to Executive Director of the Historic Register designation un- ing for Portland’s Black popula- mitigate displacement of Black opportunities,” according to His- AHC and MPD contributor der the new cultural criteria. The tion, which “endured displace- Portland residents by providing toric Landmarks Commissioner Stephanie Whitlock stressed the building was a former YWCA ment several times over” cannot a framework to save hundreds of Derek Spears. urgency of the MPD. with a storied history as a USO be underestimated, according to a Center for African American sol- project press release. diers as well as a refuge after the While Portland’s MPD is a 1948 Vanport flood. ground breaking approach to pre- Spencer-Hartle says the Na- serve Black history, other themed tional Register MPD and Billy multiple listing projects have Webb listing encouraged staff to been developed for Asian-Amer- expand criteria for future listings ican and Pacific Island communi- in the local Historic Resources ties in California. Inventory (HRI). “The MPD framework is Information will be in the like a Christmas tree on which we draft of the three-years-in-the- can hang ornaments of cultural making Historic Resources Code history for recognition,” Spencer- Project to be released mid-month Hartle said. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER SEPTEMBER 2020 19 Representatively Speaking Walker Tracker Rs from page 4 contacted Walker Tracker to cre- ate a community-wide program to By State Representative Rob ter their role, should have the sup- help get people in shape, feel bet- Nosse port they need to be well-physi- ter and get off their bottoms. cally, emotionally and socially. Now encompassing more I have been your Represen- Through grant opportuni- than 5,000 participants, the pro- tative in the State Legislature for ties, professional development gram actively involves commu- almost six years and am heading and technical assistance, they nity members of all ages together into my fourth term. Rather than provide expertise and resources walking, talking, laughing and reflect on something going on in to help Oregon public school de-stressing during these chaotic politics either federally or locally, employees create comprehensive times. I would like to share a little bit and flexible well-being programs. The Tracker sees three dif- about who I am personally. “When the COVID-19 pan- ferent personas getting involved The personality of a politi- demic hit, having access to virtual in these types of wellness pro- cian matters quite a bit, as Presi- wellness challenges was a helpful grams: those who love the physi- dent Trump demonstrates daily. cause it was the best state school ting to Jim, it was the second-best tool for our grantees to continue cal challenge, those who are In fact, most other politicians I got into. I majored in liberal arts decision I have ever made. I can- their well-being programs and driven by data collection and oth- spend a fair amount of their time and began to find my tribe. not imagine my life without our communicate with their staff,” ers who simply enjoy the social trying to understand their peers The university not only two kids, our grandson and now a said Rachel Drushella, of OEA aspect of walking. Once they get if they want to know how to be- gave me a good education, but granddaughter on the way. Choice Trust. going, they may drift from one friend them and find ways to per- also fostered a campus culture My desire to create a bet- “Used to being around stu- category to another. suade them. where I gained the confidence to ter life for them and other young dents, either in the classroom or It attracts many in their 30s Here is why. We deal with run for student government and people is strong motivation to be on the bus, many educators were and 40s and women generally a lot of topics and a lot of com- win. involved in politics, along with feeling isolated and supporting have high rates of engagement. plexity in our state legislature. I I was student body presi- my time in the student and la- mental health was important to They’re in use in more than 100 vote on agricultural and forestry dent my senior year in college. bor movements and the LGBTQ district and community college countries and have had success practices as well as education and One of my tasks in that role was movement. leaders. Walker Tracker pro- with school districts, corporations healthcare policy and even bills to monitor the Ohio Legislature So, that’s a little about what vided a virtual platform for staff and manufacturers. about what judges should be paid. for changes to tuition and finan- makes me tick, my family, my to challenge each other and stay Health insurers are looking When a politician does not cial aid, something I could not faith, my sexuality, my career and connected while supporting their for ways to stand out, so they’re know what they think about a easily do being three hours away my education. Probably all the health and well-being.” offering Walker Tracker-created topic and are struggling to figure from Columbus, the State Capi- things that make anyone else tick, OEA offers Walker Tracker wellness programs to their cor- something out, their core values tol, with no car. for that matter. as a free benefit to all current and porate members. These wellness and experiences will inform their I spent three years in Ohio Many of my legislative eligible past grantees across the programs create loyalty and de- priorities and ultimately their starting a student association to priorities have focused on those state. Currently, over 30 K-12 voted followings. When people vote. Here are a few things about advocate for student interests. areas as well, whether it was ban- districts, education service dis- feel fit, they tend to eat and sleep me you might not know about That is what got me here to Or- ning conversion therapy, standing tricts and community colleges are better, feel more connected and that make me tick. egon – to run the Oregon Student up for healthcare workers or a tax utilizing the program. are generally happier. I was born in 1967 to Bob Association for four years in the system that raises enough money Another example: a county During these troubling, and Gloria Nosse. I am the oldest early 1990s; an experience that for schools. in West Virginia was voted the confusing and stressful times, of four children. I grew up with started me on the path that has led I am proud to serve this dis- least healthy county in the state. isn’t feeling better something we two younger brothers and then me to serving as a member of our trict and its residents and I look Rather than laugh it off, coun- all want? my sister came along when I was legislature. forward to lifting up your priori- ty officials got a grant to take a 16. My parents were not part of It was during my first year ties as best as I can in the coming huge initiative to change. With For more information, visit the counterculture movement in out of college working in Colum- months. the funds, they got motivated and walkertracker.com. the 1960s. bus and then here in Oregon that We lived in a small town I figured out I was gay. There was in northeast Ohio where my dad still a great deal of stigma against worked for a utility company. It gay people in rural Ohio in the provided him a good salary that early 90s and Oregon was not allowed my mom to stay home much better when I moved here. and raise us kids. Life was good. It was rough, at first, but I got I grew up on a country road with over it and came to accept myself. lots of other kids our age. My When it came time to stop brothers and I loved Star Wars being a professional student ac- and playing outside. tivist, I went to work for the la- I went to Catholic grade bor movement. I have worked for school and high school. To this three different unions since the day, I still regularly attend Sun- 1990s, most recently the Oregon day services at my local parish Nurses Association. in SE Portland. This despite my Helping to foster solidarity profound disagreements with the at work and in the community is Catholic Church on its positions one of the things I am most pas- on abortion, the role of women sionate about. The student move- in the church, and same sex mar- ment, the gay rights movement riage. and the civil rights movement all I am strongly pro-choice take many cues and tactics from and the marriage I share with my the labor movement in terms of husband, Jim Laden, is the most organizing and building power. important relationship of my life. In 2000, Jim and I adopted Jim and I met in August of 1992, two kids through the Department three months after I moved to Or- of Child Welfare. After commit- egon. We now have two grown children whom we adopted in 2000, one three-year old grand- son and a granddaughter on the LOCATED IN way. 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