JUNE 2014 H VOLUME 31, NUMBER 11 H by Kathy Eaton H with Photos by Judy Nelson [email protected]
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STAR PUBLISHING INC. STAR THE HOLLYWOOD CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014! Local businesses applaud the accomplishments of our neighborhood students. SEE PAGE 11 StarH SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH METROPOLITANNEWS PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS H JUNE 2014 H VOLUME 31, NUMBER 11 H By Kathy Eaton H with photos by Judy Nelson [email protected] n 1873, the original town of Albina was platted totally within the Eliot Ineighborhood, bounded by the Willamette River on the west, Northeast Broadway on the south, Northeast Fremont Street on the north and Northeast 7th Avenue on the east. Today the Albina area spans several neighborhoods in inner Northeast Portland, including Eliot, Boise, Eliot King and others. Developers in Albina had strong connections with railroad interests in the late 19th century, but one Portland PHONES neighborhood was named for Thomas Lamb Eliot. Eliot became known as the “conscience of the community;” and, in 1868, along with a dozen prominent Portlanders, founded one of the first HOME humane animal welfare organizations in the country. Today the Oregon Humane Antoinette Williams stands behind the Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd, honors counter at Tasty N Sons in Northeast Portland, the organization’s founder by including where customers can view kitchen chaos humane education in its goals. while sitting on stools at the counter. SEE ELIOT PHONES HOME PAGE 12 TIME FOR TIMMCO Timmco Insurance was founded on the idea of giving back to the PAULSEN’S PREVAILS The dust has settled and the team at Paulsen’s Pharmacy is community. Above, agent Greg Blair volunteers with the SMART reader program. PAGE 4 ready to unveil a fresh look for the Hollywood district’s longest-operating business. PAGE 7 CROOKED HOUSE Rachelle Markley’s BETTING ON BELLA Madison junior JUMP TOWN VIDEO WALL Project GET WET Hollywood district’s Wet Spot is nominated as unusual bookstore fills a niche. PAGE 10 wins Verselandia poetry slam. PAGE 22 opens windows on Eliot’s past. PAGE 16 ‘business of year’ by national pet publication. PAGE 22 97208 SIGNATURE GRAPHICS SIGNATURE PORTLAND, OREGON 97213 OREGON PORTLAND, PORTLAND, OR PORTLAND, PAID 2000 NE 42ND AVENUE PMB 142 PMB AVENUE 42ND NE 2000 U.S. POSTAGE POSTAGE U.S. NORTH AND NORTHEAST METRO NEIGHBORHOODS METRO NORTHEAST AND NORTH STANDARD THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS NEWS STAR HOLLYWOOD THE PRESORTED H 2 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS JUNE 2014 HSTAR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Hollywood Star News Serving North and Northeast Portland Metropolitan Neighborhoods. City’s new street fee would burden small business Published monthly in Northeast Portland. Editor: “The Laurelwood Public water/sewage bills. (Note that the bureau www.star-news.info of transportation’s online calculator – House & Brewery could be Mailing Address Imagine Mayor Charlie Hales and although useful – may be underestimating Commissioner Steve Novick inviting 24 assessed as much as $3,700 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. PMB 142 per month – not per year. fees. The calculator only accounts for Portland, OR 97213 people out to an expensive dinner and square footage and not number of trips – then leaving the restaurant owner to pay That is the equivalent of as the street fee would be assessed on.) Office Address the tab. That’s the gut-check reaction that a full time employee.” Business owners understand the need 3939 N.E. Hancock, Suite 303 neighborhood business owners are now for proper street maintenance, and Portland, OR 97213 feeling about the city’s proposed released by the mayor’s office at a meeting we’ll pay our fair share like anyone else. Phone 503-282-9392 street-fee program. on May 20, it’s been calculated that a However, we feel that this is a serious FAX 503-282-9628 It’s notable that of the 26 members favorite neighborhood business like the issue that isn’t being addressed as such by invited to participate on the program’s Laurelwood Public House & Brewery Mayor Hales and Commissioner Novick. Mary DeHart Publisher advisory committee, there was no could be assessed as much as $3,700 This problem didn’t build up overnight and [email protected] representation – none – by Portland’s per month – not per year. That is the the money to pay for it shouldn’t be forced Larry Peters Sales Manager neighborhood business owners. equivalent of a full time employee. on businesses and residents overnight. We [email protected] No one from Hollywood, Kenton, It is quite an astonishing amount to need time for input by representatives of St. Johns or Venture Portland. ask from a business, at the same time all constituents – to at least figure the most Nancy Woods Editor Based on a fee schedule that was that they’re seeing big increases in their sensible solution – and a public referendum [email protected] is needed for the kind of hidden tax increase Phill Colombo that the street fee represents. Community Development Reporter The True Measure of Success is Customer Satisfaction! [email protected] Sincerely, The Hollywood Boosters Kathy Eaton Community Liasion Committed to excellent service and the achievement of YOUR goals! [email protected] The Hollywood Star News welcomes letters to the editor. All we ask is that you write legibly and at Lisa Chiba Perkins If you or someone you know would like a reasonable length about a local issue. Mail your Graphic Designer refreshing & enthusiastic approach to real estate, letter to the Hollywood Star News, 2000 N.E. 42nd [email protected] please contact me. Ave., PMB 142, Portland, OR 97213 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Ted Perkins and Mary Ann Seeger Lenore LaTour, Real Estate Broker Digital Media Production [email protected] Direct 503-497-5332 | Mobile 503-888-8576 [email protected] | www.lenorelatour.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/LaTourRealEstate James Bash, Jamie Caulley, Janet Goetze, Maria Opie and Janis Williams Contributing Writers Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. Kathy Eaton, Judy Nelson and Jane Perkins 825 NE Multnomah St., #120 | Portland, OR 97232 | 503-284-7755 Contributing Photographers Copyright Star Publishing Inc. Editorial deadline: 15th of the month before publication Advertising deadline: 20th of the month before publication Life, Get your copy of e Hollywood Simplified. Star News delivered to your door! 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