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AMAZING AMALFI’S Kiauna Floyd’s family restaurant has added a ‘Mercato’ to Beaumont serve hungry customers on the go. PAGE 6 OUT AND ABOUT This month, Kathy Eaton and Judy Nelson visit Pip’s Original Doughnuts in Northeast Portland’s Beaumont Village, where they find 9-year-old, Beaumont-Wilshire resident (and Hollywood Star photographer) Jane Perkins ready to dig in. PAGE 12

BRIGHT SIDE Hollywood Podiatrist Bruce Bowen maintains a positive attitude after being injured while surfing. PAGE 20

MORE, MORE, MILO’S Maria Elena Escobar prepares MY-TE-FINE MEMORIES Local author Fred Leeson CHAIN CHAMPIONS Two Bike Gallery food and husband Albert greets customers at the popular has written and published a book detailing the life of employees brought home the 2014 Bike

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By Janet Goetze a restaurant in Seattle; and, she said, For the Hollywood Star News “We knew we were destined to own a restaurant.” Fifteen years ago, when Milo’s City Cafe That was despite Loren’s degree in opened at 1325 N.E. Broadway, Loren communications from the University Skogland and his wife, Marianne Meskel of Washington, which he hoped would Skogland, began a venture they had been open the door to a career in television working toward for several years. photography. However, television stations Now they have a clientele that comes were reducing staff in the 1980s; and, when early in the day for eggs Benedict, the couple moved to Portland to be near perhaps with salmon or pepper-bacon Marianne’s family, Loren already was an under the hollandaise sauce. By lunch experienced cook. He readily found work in it might be a pulled pork sandwich or several kitchens over a period of years and Dungeness crab cakes. eventually became a restaurant manager. For dinner, Loren said, regulars often “My goal was to open this restaurant ask for oysters or the fresh fish selection. before I turned 40,” Loren said. “We opened Some like the chicken picatta or butternut it when I was 39. Marianne and I quit our squash ravioli. jobs, even though we had three little kids.” The soups are always good, said Lynn Restaurant reviewers raved about the Spruill, who has been coming to Milo’s breakfasts in local newspapers, which with his wife, Susan, since the first the Skoglands clipped and framed for week the business opened. Hungarian wall decor. A television weatherman liked Chef Loren Skogland opened Milo’s City Cafe with wife, Marianne Meskel Skogland, 15 years ago. He says, “Where else can you get to mushroom soup is always on the menu; Milo’s, too; and often did his morning meet so many people?” He takes meals to regular customers who give birth. “All I ask is, I’ve got to hold the baby,” he says. (Janet Goetze) and a daily special is available, too. broadcasts from the restaurant. Loren and Marianne met working in “They helped us get started,” Loren said. children and grandchildren in Portland 10 morning crowd begins to thin. “I always “A lot of civic leaders came in, too. After years ago. enjoy being in Portland.” that, you have to do good work and prove “I’m bi-coastal,” she said, explaining Lynn Spruill said, “Loren wants you to yourself to all these people.” that she usually lives in western go to Milo’s when you’re happy and when It’s paid off for Milo’s, which draws Massachusetts where her family you’re down. They will support you either regular customers from surrounding has a business, but she has a nearby way. It’s a family comfort place.” neighborhoods, surrounding suburbs apartment, too. Loren describes his 33 employees as “my and beyond. “It’s great food,” she said of Milo’s, where family,” too. While some restaurant owners Mary Ann Hoyt has been a regular she sometimes conducts business with a lament a high turnover in kitchen and for breakfast since she started visiting notepad over a second cup of coffee as the wait staff, Loren said he’s been lucky in retaining his employees for several years. Our largest A few even worked with him in other Our office is in Hollywood restaurants, then followed him to Milo’s. But our shows are Antique Show Of course, some really are relatives. The at the Portland of the year - couple’s three children, now in their 20s, A ntique & 1,400 booths have worked in the restaurant along with Expo Center! cousins. Even the name is part of the family. C ollectible S hows Before opening the restaurant, AD-BES_HollywoodStar_ADComing up on 5/29/14 7:25 AM Page 1 503.282.0877 July 12 & 13 www.christinepalmer.net Marianne said, the couple made a list Life, of about 200 names. She happened to Simplified. imagine yourself working for clean rivers . . .

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JUST LISTED COMING SOON Laurelhurst Colonial Rose City Park Bungalow $627,000 $349,900 Clockwise from top left, Cook Frits Kaan has worked at the Northeast Broadway restaurant for five years; Maria Elena Escobar 1008 NE 33rd Ave. 3006 NE 57th Ave. arrived from Peru in 2001 and has been preparing food at Milo’s City Cafe for 13 years. ‘It’s fun. It’s good,’ she says; Brooke Herout, left, and Jim Herout frequently walk to breakfast at Milo’s, first recommended to them by their real estate agent five years ago. ‘It 3 beds / 2.5 baths 3 beds / 2 baths has consistently good food,’ Brooke Herout says; Chelsea Brayfield, who works late at Buffalo Wild Wings, isn’t an early riser but she frequently has breakfast at Milo’s. ‘I love this place,’ she says. ‘I’ll get out of bed to come here.’ (Janet Goetze) suggest her father’s name – Milo – and Loren admits he felt some pride when Loren said, ““That’s it!” she related. public officials started coming to Milo’s. Some new customers arrive with maps One day Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Or., provided by local hotels, Loren said. “I came into the restaurant; and Loren was see Milo’s in dark print on the maps,” he having a good discussion with him when said. “We’re lucky and I’m proud that the the dishwasher broke. concierges trust us and recommend us “There I was, going from a conversation to guests.” with a U.S. Congressman to lying on COMING SOON COMING SOON Their real estate agent told Brooke and my back in the kitchen, trying to get the Irvington Townhome Beaumont Jim Herout about Milo’s five years ago dishwasher working again,” Loren said, 3 beds / 2.5 baths 3 beds / 2 baths when they bought their first house in the chuckling at the memory. “It put things in neighborhood, and they’ve been coming perspective.” Call for details. Call for details. for meals ever since. For more information: Milo’s City Café, “I love their waffles,” Brooke Herout said. 1325 N.E. Broadway, (503) 288-MILO, “It’s all good,” said Jim Herout. miloscitycafe.com. A NEW LAND USE MAP FOR PORTLAND, COMING THIS SUMMER

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Campers will learn musical numbers from proposed road maintenance fee, and city Pre-Ballet 3–7 yrs the "Peter Pan" musical and showcase their revue for bureaucrats looped into public opinion 3-4 yrs Thurs 9:00-9:45am friends and family on the last day. 5-7 yrs Wed 12:30-1:15pm on infill demolition and rebuilding. In one **HIP HOP WORKSHOPS** case, airing concerns resulted in a delayed Pre-Ballet/Tap 3-5 yrs Tuition: $102 City Council vote; in the other, neighbors July 14th-17th & July 28th-31st 3-4 yrs Sat 9:00-9:45am asked for changes in City demolition and 4-5 yrs Wed 9:00-9:45am Beginning - Ages 8 yrs & older 4-5 yrs Sat 10:00-10:45am Mon - Thurs: 3:30-5:00pm building permit regulations. Residents and business owners BY PHILL COLOMBO Ballet 6-Adult **CONTEMPORARY WORKSHOP** ***Pre-requisite Ballet/Jazz experience*** packed City Council chambers Thursday [email protected] I, II 6-9 yrs Sat 11:00-11:50am July 21th-24th • Tuition: $102 afternoon, May 29, to make City I, II 10-Teen Wed 1:30-2:20pm Beginning - Ages 11 and older Commissioners aware of their thinking buyers. The frequency of this practice has Adult Wed 6:30-7:30pm Mon - Thurs: 3:30-5:00pm on the road repair fee. Before public increased during the past two years and is Tap 8-Adult **INTRO TO COMPANY** testimony, Mayor Charlie Hales and mostly located in North, Northeast, East I 8-12 yrs Wed 12:30-1:20pm July 28th-August 1st • Tuition: $170 Public Safety Commissioner Steve Novick and Southeast Portland. I Teen-Adult Tues 7:00-7:50pm All levels - Ages 11 & older explained reasons for proposing the Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood II, III 9-13 yrs Wed 1:30-2:20pm Mon – Fri: 10:00am-Noon fee. Citizens heard reasons the funding Association’s general meeting on June II, III Teen-Adult Tues 6:00-6:50pm Work with the Hd Collective Company! pie should be enlarged to keep half 9 voted to approve a resolution for Int/Adv Teen/Adult Tues 8:00-8:50pm For those interested in working on their performance skills. Learn three company dances: Hip Hop, Jazz and of Portland’s 5,000 miles of streets at discussion by other neighborhood Complete schedule available at Contemporary, as well as make-up and hair techniques. standard, safe levels and why waiting was associations and, eventually, to be sent to www.hollywooddancepdx.com **PRINCESS WORKSHOP** not an option. the City Council. Neighbors resolved to [email protected] July 28th-31st • Tuition: $115 After almost two hours of methodical, request a change in permitting regulations Gift Certificates Available Ages 4-6 yrs logical arguments, Commissioners heard to protect architecture that preserves Mon – Thurs: 10:00am-11:30am sufficient public push-back in two-minute the character of a neighborhood. Pre-Ballet Class-incorporating princess stories, arts & crafts, music, FUN and more... segments to delay a vote on imposing the Neighbors asserted demolition and infill with a performance on the last day! fee until after the summer. construction is contributing to a lack of A Different Princess Every Day!! On Wednesday, June 11 at Concordia affordable neighborhood housing for **Gift Certificates may not be used for Workshops** University in Northeast Portland, a crowd young families. It was also suggested that **Workshops are not pro-rated** of almost 200 people turned out for an government support of demolition might 4419 N.E. Sandy Blvd. evening briefing from a “Panel of Experts.” result from the higher taxes received. The Owners: Marilynne Belden & Joni Callahan (Between 44th & 45th) Office of Neighborhood Involvement discussion is expected to continue in the (ONI) director Amalia Alarcón de Morris coming months. moderated the first part of the session, a tightly scripted question-and-answer Tony Starlight moving south session between Alarcón de Morris and On Friday, August 22, a new Tony five experts followed by questions from Starlight Showroom will open for the audience the ONI director read from business at 1125 S.E. Madison St. in index cards. Spontaneous and follow-up the Buckman Neighborhood, following questions were not permitted during the a seven-year run as Tony Starlight’s first two hours of the meeting. Instead, Supperclub and Lounge at Northeast 37th residents were told to meet individually Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. with the experts they wished to question. “I’ve been trying to expand my business From the informational session, it for the last several years, and now it’s was noted that demolition of perfectly come to fruition,” Starlight explained. good housing in neighborhoods and The new Showroom, a collaborative replacement by one or more new houses venture with Spin Events & Catering, is feasible economically because there are followed an attempt to relocate at the former Poor Richard’s Restaurant. That move would have kept the versatile performer in the Hollywood District. The last performance at John E. Bauer, MD Marjorie J. Hrbek, MD Roseway Neighborhood the Hollywood venue has been scheduled Dennis E. Bley, DO Doug E. Renouard, MD ANNUAL GARAGE SALE–SAT. JULY 19 for the weekend of August 16. Charles L. Darby, MD Carol R. Stampfer, AMHNP Starlight said that moving to the larger Anne M. Hirsch, MD Laurel L. Simon, MD From NE Prescot to NE Sacramento nd nd Janis L. Howatt, MD Luis A. Valls, MD between NE 62 and NE 82 . facility will improve the show quality and Charles M. Wood, MD Dozens of homes selling everything from tools to presentation. He said the Southeast site is antiques and everything in-between designed for a show with a proper stage and www.roseway.org no bad seats or tricky angles. In addition, Mary Lee Baker, MD Melissa A. Hahn, MD Hilary R. Basco, DO Robert E. Heffernan, MD George W. Bengtson, MD Kurt Kemmerer, PMHNP Kristan C. Collins, MD Emily W. Puterbaugh, MD June M. DeSimone, MD Patricia Sandstrom Burke, MD Anne F. Vestergaard, MD

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Fire + Stone Restaurant owner “ReSound launches ReSound LiNX, the world’s smartest hearing aid.” Jeff Smalley checks - Wall Street Journal plans and progress on re-plumbing “This hearing aid connects to an iPhone and adapts to your surroundings.” the Wilshire Market - Gizmodo building, the Stop missing out. beginning of an extensive renovation. Experience the world around Smalley hopes to you with full 360° sound. open his new bakery

and pizzeria at Modeled on the way the human ear TV Voices Devices Sports Northeast Fremont naturally hears, ReSound LiNX keeps and Alameda streets shortly after Labor you in touch with all the sounds of life no 360˚ Day. (Phill Colombo) matter the setting, activity or device, so Starlight will be changing to a “Dinner corner will be the new restaurant front you don’t have to miss a thing. Outdoors Music Theater and Show” format, addressing what he door, and the southeast corner door is characterized as “long waits for food.” planned for customers picking up take-out Ask yourself: Starlight also promised on-site parking, orders. • Do I miss important moments in conversations? online ticketing, a VIP “Skybox” for special Smalley also plans to restore almost three • Do I have to turn the TV up loud? events and parties and additional themed dozen transom windows over the large • Is it hard to hear children’s voices? events and group packages. display windows. From inside the gutted • Is my current hearing aid less comfortable or capable than I’d like? Because tickets for the Showroom structure, the boarded-up smaller windows are not yet on sale, Starlight requested are visible along with several boarded-up If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, ReSound LiNX could be the perfect patrons not call the club for new venue windows on the west side of the building solution to your hearing loss. tickets. As of publication time, a schedule that will also be restored. Neighbors asked of events for The Tony Starlight Showroom whether Smalley planned on preserving (503) 774-3668 Space is limited, call today to RSVP had not been released. Starlight the northwest corner Padrow Pharmacy by July 11th encouraged signing up for e-mail delivery window. Smalley said he had not planned of future show schedules at tonystarlight. on that but would give it some thought. 30% Off MSRP com/backstage/newsletter. “This is a loving neighborhood, and “I hope many can spend one last time I want to be a good neighbor, helping Hearing Resources with us here at ‘The Gateway to Hollywood’ businesses around me succeed instead before we make a big splash with our new 4311 Northeast Tillamook Street of failing,” Smalley told the 50 or so Showroom,” Starlight said, and he thanked Portland, OR 97213 neighbors. He said the large sign in the “employees, customers, and musicians that front of the building will be taken down have made Tony Starlight’s Supperclub & and replaced with a Fire + Stone logo. He Lounge a joy for me to inhabit everyday for plans on being open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. the last seven-plus years.” – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Wilshire Market to morph Bella sez... into Fire + Stone Restaurant After living in the Cully Neighborhood for 12 years, baker/contractor/entrepreneur Jeff Smalley has tackled remodeling the 3,000-square-foot, 1923 building that has housed the Wilshire Market for decades. Smalley told a general meeting of Beaumont-Wilshire neighbors in early June that he plans on opening Fire + Stone Restaurant sometime after Labor Day. Smalley said he’s been a baker for the past quarter century. His eatery will rely on a wood-fired oven; and he will bake pizza and other items, such as pastries for morning customers and fresh bread customers can drop in and pick up. Included in the renovation are new bathrooms and new sidewalks. A diagonal wall at the on the building’s southwest No hat needed!

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Javier Velasco pulls a draft beer at Cha Cha Cha’s Fremont location. Having Produce is artfully displayed in the front window of Beaumont Market, a friendly Found on Fremont owner Lonnie Henry emphasizes “upcycling” merchandise worked there seven years, he knows most of the neighborhood customers. neighborhood store inside the Dutch Village building. by refurbishing old things to give them new life. JULY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 13 HSTAR OUT AND ABOUT N.E. Fremont St., will sponsor the tenth annual pet parade. There’ll be plenty of fun activities for all ages, according to O’Leary. “Fremont Fest is the only fundraiser that helps make other events throughout the year possible,” said O’Leary who lives in nearby Dolph Park. A classically trained musician who was the front singer for a jazz combo for five years, O’Leary graduated from Beaumont Middle School and Grant High School. Restaurants, pubs and mini donuts Cha Cha Cha, 4727 N.E. Fremont Street, general manager Jonathan Pugh, who’s also known as JP, educates patrons about three tiers of tequila, in addition to serving Cha’s own label wine and Cha Blond beer. The site of a former bakery, Cha’s Northeast Fremont Street location was the original headquarters for their commissary kitchen. Their flagship entree is Molcajete made with Painted Hills grilled steak, and the popular Relleno de Marciscos, a poblano-stuffed chile with a variety of seafood satisfies customers. According to JP, Irvington resident Louise Hallman shops in Beaumont Market for fresh strawberries and a Concordia resident Melanie Pratt, left, chooses an artistic card sold by co-owner Deborah Beaumont Cha’s menu will change slightly bottle of wine. She enjoys the neighborhood feel of the Market and the friendly staff. Field of Paperjam Press. to be more consistent with those in other Cha locations. The tenth Cha venture is a to parenting, but offers advice and tips (SUN) Community Schools throughout programs for kids age 6-12. There are a few to-go counter and bar located along the to parents of special-needs children. the metropolitan area. Since 2007, Sue specialty camps that include middle school Southwest waterfront, near Bridge Tillicum. A stay-at-home dad, Joshi listened to Coffman has worked as the site manager kids up to age 15. The morning program, For more information: See chachachapdx. other parents of children with sensory for the Beaumont SUN Community from 8 a.m. to noon, features “love-to- com or call (503) 595-9131. processing disorder and wrote a book School. Formerly employed in the fast food learn” projects based on different themes. Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood about it. “It’s not a novel,” said Joshi. His industry, Coffman enjoys working with Week 5 features “Make Believe Playhouse,” Association board member and long- top three take-away messages are: be the middle-school kids; and during the school when students write scripts, decorate term resident Roger Price’s favorite calm you want to see, give grace to your year, she coordinates after-school programs stages and act in performances. The neighborhood pub spot is Alameda partner and give up on perfection. The offering music and robotics from 4-6 p.m. afternoon session from 1-4 p.m. offers fun Resilient Parent has been adopted by Brewhouse, 4765 N.E. Fremont, which and evening classes for adults. activities and playtime. Popular programs numerous clinics for children with special opened in 1996. “The beer selection is The Beaumont SUN School, 4043 include: cheerleading academy, dance and good, and outside seating affords a great needs and Joshi has co-taught a sensory N.E. Fremont, offers a summer camp sports camps (including fencing.) For more street view,” according to Price. For more seminar for Providence Hospital. For program that operates daily from June 23 information: Visit portlandparks.org or call information: See alamedabrewing.com or more information: see drtpress.com/the- through August 15 with half- or whole-day the SUN office at (503) 916-5615. call (503) 460-9025. resilient-parent. Named after the Charles Dicken’s character in Great Expectations, Pip’s Infill and transportation issues Original Doughnuts, 4759 N.E. Fremont, Increasing density by subdividing lots opened in February 2013. Seasonal to site more homes, demolishing existing doughnuts are made to order by a homes to put up larger houses that don’t doughnut robot, a small machine that always fit the flavor of the neighborhood makes mini doughnuts seven days a week. and impact the affordability of homes Co-owner Jamie Snell makes Chai Teas in- in Beaumont-Wilshire are of concern to house with spices from an Asian market John Sandie, newly elected president of and kid-sized hot chocolate costs $1. For the Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood more information: See pipsoriginal.com Association (BWNA). Sandie understands or call (503) 206-8692. the development angle, but like BWNA board members, he wants to ensure The word on Fremont neighbors have a forum to provide input to Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood is city planners. conducive to selling books and producing In 2010 TriMet slashed one-half of the authors who create them. John Field, fine Fremont bus line’s weekday service and arts illustrator and graphic artist, and eliminated all weekend service, according co-owner of Paperjam Press, 4730 N.E. to BWNA board member Roger Price. Fremont Street, has written a children’s The BWNA recently endorsed a letter book. The working title, Beware . . . Don’t to TriMet requesting to reinstate more Breathe the Air, is a rhyming story geared frequent bus service to again serve as 50 50 toward 10- to 12-year-old readers. Twenty a vital east-west link connecting nine Food Items $5 • House Ales $3 years ago, Field’s son, Myles, helped north-south lines. Price grew up in nearby launch their business, BabyFace, which Alameda and has lived in Beaumont since $5 64oz. Growler refills on Saturdays later became Take Notice Card company. 1970 with his wife, Susan. “We stayed Five years ago, John and his wife Deborah because Beaumont-Wilshire is a fabulous started Paperjam Press, a printing and neighborhood with friendly people who design business. “Local graphic artists and look out for each other,” said Susan Price. illustrators can print everything here,” said “Beaumont is a stable neighborhood; Deborah. “We were one of the first printers houses don’t go on the market very often. printing photos digitally at a retail level.” It’s a great neighborhood for raising A Children’s Place, 4807 N.E. Fremont, families with nearby schools,” said Roger recently celebrated 40 years in business. Price. “It’s centrally located; you don’t Nearby resident Mantu Joshi, whose have to drive. The neighborhood has all children visit the bookstore weekly, asked the amenities within walking distance.” the owners if they’d host a book reading and discussion of his newly published Beaumont SUN Community School book, The Resilient Parent. Written for Portland Parks and Recreation partners parents of children with special needs, with Multnomah County to co-sponsor Joshi’s book is not a how-to book or guide 11 of 64 Schools Uniting Neighborhoods 14 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS JULY 2014 HSTAR DINING

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By Larry Randall Where do you see Multnomah County Hollywood Library librarian Library in this regard? Is it integral to your life and your community? A service This year, the Multnomah County that you sometimes use? Or somewhere Library marks 150 years of service to the in between? When you come into the community. It’s an opportunity for us to Hollywood branch or another branch, applaud the success we’ve had in building or visit the library’s website, think about Family Pictures one of the most heavily used and well- the ways in which the library is or could DARK CRYSTAL loved library systems in the country. Time be integral to your life. Think about the July 26-27, 2:00PM for celebration, yes, but also a time of knowledge you’ve gained throughout your VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE transition, as we must adapt to different life. How much of that was facilitated by WWW.HOLLYWOODTHEATRE.ORG libraries and librarians? How much of 4122 NE SANDY BOULEVARD (503) 493-1128 publishing models, changing technologies and the evolving needs of the community – what you want to learn, teach or do can be definitely not the time to rest on our laurels! facilitated by libraries and librarians? So, in the spirit of making our great There are many possibilities for Dance! library even greater for another 150 years, The Hollywood Branch Library. (Multnomah County Library) what the library can become. Far more g! I offer you a challenge (with thanks to R. than just repositories, libraries can Sin libraries). The old model is the idea of a David Lankes, from whose latest book I’ve be centers for curiosity, creation and Eat a library “for the people,” one in which the litt lifted the title): learning. Library staff and leadership le! library is “apart from the community, a are committed to making this library service the community can use and pay an adaptive organization that evolves Expect more. for, but ultimately ignore or discard.” to meet your needs. And if you accept Lankes’ book is subtitled “demanding The new model is that of a library “of the Lankes’ new model, we cannot do this better libraries for today’s complex people,” one in which “the community is without your participation, vision and world.” It is written not for us librarians, an integral part of what the library does” ideas. Therefore: Let us know what but for you: community members/ and “community members don’t support you’re thinking! Through comment cards, citizens/library users. One of the themes the library because they are satisfied feedback on the website, on Facebook or he touches on is a change in how we customers but because the library is a part Twitter – any avenue that works for you – think of libraries (in our case, public of who they are.”¹ we need your involvement. It’s hard to say with certainty what other opportunities for communication will arise, but most important is the simple act of talking to KOOL KAMP! and getting to know library staff directly. Summer Ice Skating Camp for kids 6-12 yrs Lloyd Center Ice Rink Lankes again: July 7- August 29 • Mon - Fri: 8am -5:30pm 953 Lloyd Center “You should expect a great library to Each day is filled with fun activities! Before and after care available! 503-288-6073 seek out innovative ways of supporting 1 week $219 • 4 Weeks $795 • Deposit $50 • Online Sign ups! www.lloydcenterice.com learning. A great library should provoke and prompt conversation. The librarians should expect you to engage in those The True Measure of Success is Customer Satisfaction! conversations. They should expect you to question why something is part of a library, and you should expect them Friday, July 18 Committed to excellent service and the achievement of YOUR goals! to come up with something more than 6 p.m. ‘til dark “marketing” or “keeping up with what If you or someone you know would like a other libraries are doing.”² Overlook Park refreshing & enthusiastic approach to real estate, On behalf of my colleagues at the Hollywood Branch, at least, I invite you (N. Fremont and Interstate) please contact me. to expect more from us: more ways for you to learn, explore and connect with Music by Stumbleweed Lenore LaTour, Real Estate Broker each other. As our library and community Direct 503-497-5332 | Mobile 503-888-8576 jointly evolve into the next 150 years, let’s with special guest JD Kleinke [email protected] | www.lenorelatour.com set the bar higher. www.facebook.com/LaTourRealEstate Bring a picnic and enjoy Notes: ¹ Lankes, R. David. (2012) Expect More: Windermere Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. A gift to our friends and neighbors from Demanding Better Libraries for Today’s Portland’s Eastside synagogue Complex World. p. 37 [my emphasis] 825 NE Multnomah St., #120 | Portland, OR 97232 | 503-284-7755 Congregation Shir Tikvah ²ibid, p.102 www.shirtikvahpdx.org (503) 473-8227 Keep your Cool–Summer's Here! 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By Larry Peters Arizona. But he’s back. “This will be my Comstock has retained many of Elmer’s [email protected] Elmer’s Barbershop last shop,” he said, referring to Elmer’s. long-time customers, including some Comstock remodeled the Northeast K. C. Comstock, owner men, now in their nineties, who had their The oldest barbershop in Portland, Portland barbershop from top to hair cut at Elmer’s since the 1920s. “One Elmer’s Barbershop, turned 100 years 2411 N.E. Broadway bottom. It hadn’t been touched since man who got his first haircut in 1928 still old in May. Originally opened by Elmer (503) 866-8246 the sixties. He personally installed new Johnson, Elmer’s is now owned by K. flooring, added a circa-1900 backbar with comes here,” Comstock said. C. Comstock, who took over around matching chairs, a popcorn machine and For the past 15 years, one Elmer’s “most politically incorrect barbershop in Thanksgiving of 2013. brought back the tin ceiling, a standard customer, Gary, has driven from his home Portland,” it sported a full bar, billiards, Comstock has operated seven feature of barbershops of the 1910s and in Lake Oswego to frequent Elmer’s in full-time shoeshine guy and a large barbershops, including three in 1920s. The original cash register from the Northeast Portland. selection of fine cigars. To be a client, downtown Portland. His most well-know 1920s is the only thing he kept from the Elmer’s website is in the works. It one was the Old Portland Tonsorial Parlor one need to be 21. Comstock has had previous incarnation. There is also a “leg will feature photography taken by one in the historic Pittock Block building. He numerous celebrities, including Tommy lamp” like the one made famous in the has 35 years in the business. Lee Jones, stop in for a cut. movie A Christmas Story. K.C.’s goal was of Comstock’s customers. Comstock The Old Portland Tonsorial Parlor “was Comstock “retired” in 2010 due in part to restore the space to it’s original 1914 offers traditional barbershop services, the premier barbershop in the nineties,” to shoulder surgeries, a common issue barbershop feel. “It’s like walking back in complimentary beer or beverages and Comstock said. Sometimes called the among barbers, and spent some time in time,” Comstock said. freshly popped popcorn. Brickhouse Pizza: Strong in the community

By Larry Peters At Brickhouse, the dough is made on One evening this spring, for the fourth [email protected] Brickhouse Pizza site, and the pies are baked in a brick year in a row, Brickhouse hosted the Grant 6744 N.E. Sandy Blvd. oven. Local ingredients are used whenever High School snowboard team’s party. At the Thana Ryan, who co-owns Brickhouse possible. Brickhouse also offers gluten- same time, Janice Gaylor, owner of J & J Hair (503) 459-4469 Pizza with her husband, Paul, is an free and vegan pizzas. Studio and a Brickhouse regular, was part of a involved neighbor. Thana Ryan hosts pizzeriabrickhouse.com Thana Ryan’s son, Dennis, runs D’s group celebrating a birthday of a woman who fundraisers for Meals on Wheels, the Place, a bar and grill two doors down. At identified herself as “Heidi” and who said, “my Hollywood Lions Club, the Grant High 2008, she’s also sponsored youth sports Brickhouse, future plans include BBQ friends said I could go anywhere I wanted and School bowling team and Roseway Height teams. “We pride ourselves on giving back pizzas featuring Dennis’ BBQ sauce and I choose here. Brickhouse is an oasis on Sandy. Middle School. Since opening in October to the community,” Thana Ryan said. meats he smokes himself. And the Hawaiian pizza is great, too!” Get personal with Jeff Stigen at The Yoga Teacher By Larry Peters [email protected] The Yoga Teacher: Jeff Stigen 1831 N. E. 61st Ave. Jeff Stigen, a yoga and fitness professional for twenty years, now (503) 927-1622 operates The Yoga Teacher, a specialized [email protected] yoga studio in the Rose City Park theyogateacherjeff.com neighborhood. “Yoga can change your life,” Stigen said. The Yoga Teacher focuses on one-on- One practice Stigen teaches is Yin, one attention in a comfortable studio with a practice of holding poses for three both private lessons and small classes to five minutes so participants can go of three or fewer students. According to deeper inside. Other exercises include Stigen, some people who would benefit meditation, and poses to relieve shoulder from practicing yoga are intimidated by and back trouble. He also has treated large class sizes or being a beginner in a people with Tourette’s Syndrome. class full of experienced “yogies.” “I know about anatomy,” Stigen said, which allows him to tailor classes to each Jeff Stigen, owner of The Yoga Stigen specializes in working with Teacher, offers private lessons people 40 years old and older, although student, adjusting the speed or maybe and small classes. (Courtesy of he has students of all ages. In many skipping some poses, depending on the Jeff Stigen) cases, his students used to be runners student’s goals. He teaches people how to or weightlifters, but those activities have feel and connect with their bodies. Even become too strenuous or are not solving something as simple as adjusting the way the client’s current health goals. Some one breathes can bring about a significant Save 20% off all USED clients are coming back from injuries. change in one’s health, Stigen said. “I want this to be a place to come where “I love what I do. Yoga changed my life, and CDs, Vinyl and DVDs with people feel safe,” Stigen said. I share that with other people,” Stigen said. this coupon the entire month of July not good with other offers. Offer expires 7/31/14

The Yoga Teacher’s specialized studio is 3158 E. burnside • 503/231-8926 in the Rose City Park www.musicmillennium.com neighborhood. (Courtesy of Jeff Stigen) 18 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS JULY 2014 The Star Calendar is posted online every month. Check out our website at: www.star-news.info.

Events are listed in the order in which they will take place, followed by ongoing and upcoming events. To be considered for inclusion, entries must be submitted Calendar by e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. JULY 2014 If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. Jupiter exhibits fiber arts how to use a smart phone, computer or laptop to access July 1. Open 24 hours. Artist Beth Yazhan exhibits books, magazines and periodicals using Kindle’s Free globally inspired fiber arts through July 22. (503) 230- Reading Apps. Suggested donation $5. Information and 8010. www.galleryatthejupiter.com. The Gallery at the registration: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, Jupiter Hotel, 800 E. Burnside St. 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. (( 102)) Kids’ stories inspire art exhibit Kindle class set at Jordan Center July 15. 1-2 p.m. Tech talk with John Lucas is the same as July 1. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The art theme is “Nursery Rhymes, above with registration at (503) 288-8303, but the location Children’s Stories, Games & Toys.” Jill McVarish, oil painter; is Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss St. James C. Bassett, wood/metal games; Stephanie Brockway, carved wood; Steve Eichenberger, ceramic sculpture; Wayne Library plans Shakespeare talk Haack, kinetic toys; Gesine Kratzner, sculptor with animation July 15. 6:30-7:30 p.m. For Shakespeare’s 450th birthday background. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m. to celebration, three actors provide information about who 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Shakespeare was, interspersed with some of the bard’s (503) 281-9048. www.guardinogallery.com. Guardino best-loved plays, sonnets and musical selections. Free. Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Artists work from songs Book to follow lives of women July 1. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Illustrative work of Bryan July 15. 7 p.m. Author Jacqueline Winspear will present Collins and Kalina Torino in “What Our Eyes Heard,” an Sales of house wares, books and other items will raise funds for the Hollywood Senior Center Thrift Shop at its sidewalk sale, her recent book, “The Care and Management of Lies: A exhibit based on song lyrics. Continues to July 27. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., July 12 at 1820 N.E. 40 Ave. Novel of the Great War.” The book follows the lives of two Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (503) 922-1500. www. women, friends since girlhood, who find their relationship screamingskygallery.com. Screaming Sky Gallery, 2025 GEAR Con plans anachronisms and forest ecosystems. Free. (503) 988-5386. Gregory strained after one embraces women’s suffrage and N.E. Alberta St. July 4. 7-10 p.m.; July 5. 8-11 p.m.; July 6. 7-10 p.m. Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. the other contemplates marriage to a farmer. Tickets are $26.99 and include a copy of the book. They are Portland’s fourth GEAR Con, the annual Steampunk Class to teach dog control Author says heal the soil Festival, celebrates the alternate-industrial age science available through the website, broadwaybooks.net , or at July 10 - Aug. 14. 7:30-8:30 p.m. “Reactive Rover,” a July 2. 7 p.m. Portland author Kristin Ohlson will discuss fiction and fantasy, neo-Victorian creativity and the shop, Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. six-week class, helps dog owners gain better control of her book, “The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers miscellaneous bohemian anachronism from the Regency their pets with positive training techniques. $180 per dog. Dawson Park to reopen mid-July and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet.” She to the Great War. Nightly entertainment $7- $10; day (503) 285-7722. www.oregonhumane.org. Manners Hall July 16. 6 p.m. Celebrate the revitalized Dawson Park introduces us to those whose work shows that the earth pass $20; three-day weekend pass $40. Tickets and at Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. with Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Development can be healed, often with low-tech solutions. (503) 284- details: http://PDXGearCon.com Doubletree Hotel, 1000 Commission and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Light 1726. www.broadwaybooks.net. Broadway Books, 1714 N.E. Multnomah St. Learn signs of dementia refreshments and special guests. Free. North Williams N.E. Broadway. Shop & adopt at pet store July 11. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn the 10 signs of Avenue and Stanton Street. Alzheimer’s disease and what to do if attendee or Reptile Man to introduce friends July 5. noon to 3 p.m. Shop & Adopt with Oregon someone they know has signs of dementia. Learn risk Program to feature gospel music July 3. 2-3 p.m. The Reptile Man, aka Richard Ritchey, will Humane Society. Information: Stephanie Kittrell (503) factors and how to get a diagnosis. Free. Registration July 16-18. 6:30-8:30 p.m. and July 19 noon to 5 introduce his crew of snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises. 416-5026. www.oregonhumane.org. Furever Pets, 1902 required: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, p.m. Totally gospel, country, southern gospel and all Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. N.E. Broadway. 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. styles contemporary music. (503)287-4825. Portland Killingsworth St. Youth soccer camp slated Metropolitan Church, 5004 N.E. Sixth Ave., at Alberta Street. ‘Monuments Men’ film slated July 7-11. 3:45-4:45 p.m. for ages 6-8; 4:45-5:45 p.m. Bird man to take parrot to library July 11. 1 p.m. See the film “Monuments Men,” who were Juggling to reveal science facts July 3. 4-5 p.m. The Oregon Bird Man and his parrots for ages 9-12. Soccer camp focuses on fundamentals July 17. 2-2:50 p.m. Leapin’ Louie ties his circus skills of passing, shooting, defense and teamwork. $32 assigned to rescue art from Nazi looters during World War bring the natural history of the birds, their behavior II. Starring George Clooney, Matt Damon and Bill Murray. of juggling, lasso twirling, whip cracking and unicycling in captivity, responsible pet ownership and why some members, $40 non-members. Scholarships available to science concepts in fun ways. Free. (503) 988-5394. for those with financial need. Pre-registration required: $1 donated suggested. Registration and information: parrots are critically endangered. Free. (503) 988-5386. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. (503) 284-3377. www.necommuntycenter.org. Northeast (503) 288-8303. Charles Jordan Community Center, Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. 9009 N. Foss St. Youth to learn bike skills at library July 18. Brian Lacy of BIKEmpowered will demonstrate Class to teach puppy manners Center to offer swim classes Sidewalk sale to aid senior center July 3-Aug. 7. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Positive training July 12. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thrift store and gift shop sidewalk safety checks, flat repairs, minor brake and gear adjusting July 7-17 and July 21-31. Various times. Two-week for students in grades 6 to 12. He also will cover basic techniques are used for basic puppy manners. $155 for learn-to-swim lessons for all ages, following American sale at Summer Block Buster Walk-About, a fund-raiser for the six-week class. (503) 285-7722. www.oregonhumane. Hollywood Senior Center. Information or to sign-up: (503) 288- bike skills and exercises and answer questions Free. Red Cross progressive skills approach. $40 members, (503) 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. org/pet_training. Manners Hall, Oregon Humane Society, $56 non-members. Pre-registration required: (503) 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. 284-3377. www.necommunitycenter.org. Northeast Library plans talk about parrots Market plans Senior Day Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. July 12. 11 a.m. to noon. The Oregon Bird Man July 19. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Day at the Hollywood introduces his parrots, and tells their history, their Farmers Market will feature a free market tour at 10 Young kids to hear stories a.m. and special vendor discounts for seniors. www. behavior and why some are endangered. Free. (503) July 8. 10-10:30 a.m. The Albina library youth librarian hollywoodfarmersmarket.org. Northeast Hancock Street 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. will lead songs and stories for young children. Second between 44th and 45th avenues. floor, Concordia University’s George R. White Library & Puppets to reveal science facts Learning Center, 2800 N.E. Liberty St. Garden tour to include music July 12. 3-3:45 p.m. Whiz, Bang, Boom! Professor July 19. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A self-guided tour of 15 Gabby’s in the Room, taking children on a science Insurance aid offered for seniors gardens developed by designers, artists, botanists, adventure with music and puppets. He shows that July 8 and 22. Senior Health Insurance Benefits nurserymen or plant geeks. Music performances, from everything we see and touch, from animals to our food, Assistance (SHIBA) offers free help with Medicare and Baroque to folk, are included. Tickets: $25 with proceeds has science behind it. Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton other health insurance associated with Multnomah to a First Unitarian Church musical tour to Ireland in July library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. County Aging & Disability Services. Free. Appointment 2015. Order online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com or required: (503) 288-8303. Charles Jordan Community Jumpstart Your Writing class purchase at Garden Fever!, Portland Nursery, Dennis Center, 9009 N. Foss St. July14-Aug. 4. 6:30-8:20 p.m. Wonder where writers 7-Dees, Cornell Farm and the Gardener’s Choice. ‘Mad Scientist’ to discuss water get their ideas? Always wanted to write but don’t ‘Knights’ to show combat arts know where to start? Perhaps you write but want to July 10. 2-2:30 p.m. The Mad Scientist tells kids, July 19. 11 a.m. to noon. The Knights of Veritas demonstrate write more. This fun, supportive class will prime your especially those in grades 3 to 6, about the amazing the science of combat arts among medieval knights: creative pump, uncover topics and much more. All levels attributes of water and why it’s important to conserve this leverage, geometry, physiology, chemistry, physics and more. welcome. Offered through Portland Community College. resource. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, Free. (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. 512 N. Killlingsworth St. Course registration number: 34571. Meets at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. To register: Market slates pet adoption time Songs to teach science facts Go to pcc.edu, then click through these steps: Class July 19. noon to 3 p.m. Shop & Adopt with Oregon Humane July 10. 4-4:45 p.m. Red Yarn takes young naturalists Schedule, Summer 2014/Non-credit Classes, Writing, Society. Information: (503) 416-5026. www.oregonhumane. on a scientific journey into the Deep Woods where the Fundamentals, Jump Start Your Writing. org. Whole Foods Market, 2825 E. Burnside St. animals of American folklore live together. In songs, Stephanie Brockway’s “Claire,” carved and found wood, can puppetry and storytelling, Red Yarn compares animal lore Class to focus on Kindle apps Trainer to discuss dog problems be seen at Guardino Gallery. and scientific fact, while children learn about life cycles July 15. 10-11 a.m. Tech talk with John Lucas teaches July 19. 12:30-1:30 p.m. A Problem Pooch Class with a JULY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 19 certified professional dog trainer for anyone new to pet be provided. Wilshire Park, NE 33rd Ave. and Skidmore St. ownership, considering adopting a new pet or feeling For more information: Bob Stayton, [email protected], frustrated with a dog. Leave the dog at home. Free. (503) (503) 799-0785. 285-7722. www.oregonhumane.org. Ehmann classroom, Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd. Fairies due at book store July 27. 1 p.m. Fairy Day: read fairy stories, build fairy houses, Historian-author to read from book make fairy crowns to take home. $10 per child. Registration July 19. 1 p.m. Historian and author Barbara Corrado required: (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Pope will read from one of her mysteries set in late Green Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. 19th century France: “Cezanne’s Quarry,” “The Blood of Lorraine” and “The Missing Italian Girl.” Each deals with Kids to explore book art tensions between faith and scientific investigation, the July 28-31. 9 a.m. to noon. Book Buddies pre-school role of the artist, the position of women, anti-Semitism mini-camp for children ages 4-6. Explore a different and ethnic identity. (503) 384-8228. St. Michael’s children’s author each day and do crafts related to Lutheran Church, 6700 N.E. 29th Ave. illustrations in “Brown Bear,” “Curious George,” “Goodnight Moon” and others. Fee $62 for members, $77 for non- Service offers Taize music members. Scholarships available. Registration: (503) July 19. 5:30 p.m. A contemplative service of healing 284-3377 or www.necommunitycenter.org. Northeast and wholeness with music in the Taize tradition. Free- Community Center, 1630 N.E. 38th Ave. will offering. (503) 287-1289. www.westprespdx.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. Shop plans family book club July 30. 4-5 p.m. The summer family book club, for readers ‘Signatures’ plan park program ages 8-12 and their parents, will discuss “The Ever Afters #1: July 19. 6-8 p.m. Signatures, four women who sing new Of Giants and Ice,” by Shelby Bach. She will attend to answer arrangements of old songs, will perform in a program questions about her book. Free. Copies of the book will be sponsored by the Rose City Park and Hollywood available at a discounted price for book club members. Sign neighborhood associations. www.signaturesmusic.com. Rose up: (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green City Park, Northeast 62nd Avenue and Thompson Street. Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. Al Andalus to sing in library Puppets to reveal China images July 19. 6:30-7:15 p.m. The Al Andalus Ensemble performs July 31. 2-2:45 p.m. See images of China with puppets songs in Ladino, Arabic and Spanish accompanied by the and music that blend elegance, humor and special oud, ney, karnanja, flamenco guitar and darbuka. Free. effects. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, (503) 988-5362. Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. 512 N. Killingsworth St. Kenton library plans Irish music Kids to try out instruments July 20. 3-4 p.m. The Stomptowners bring traditional July 31. 4-5:30 p.m. Kids can try out new instruments with song, music and dance to show the journey of Irish music Vibe of Portland, and maybe learn a note or two. Free. (503) and dance to America. Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. Guardino slates art opening Quartet to present uplifting music Jill McVarish’s “A is for Archer Who Shot at a Frog,” oil on burlap, is on display at Guardino Gallery. July 31. 6-9 p.m. Opening reception for Sidnee Snell, July 21. 2-2:30 p.m. The Philathain Gospel Quartet presents fiber art; Deborah Unger, figurative wood sculpture; a concert of uplifting music. Free. Information: (503) 288- Science facts to erupt Park and Hollywood neighborhood association. www. William Hernandez, paintings; Mary Moore, ceramic 8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. sculpture. To Aug. 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; July 24. 2-2:45 p.m. With Spin! Pop! Boom! the Mad larrywildermusic.net. Rose City Park, Northeast 62nd 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 Aid offered disabled job seekers Scientist creates many versions of erupting science. Avenue and Thompson Street. July 22. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Empowerment Conference 2014 p.m. Sunday. (503) 281-9048. www.guardinogallery.com. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Bach for dancing on schedule offers 10 workshops for people with disabilities, including Killingsworth St. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. July 26. 8 p.m. The debut performance of ARCO-PDX veterans, students and other job seekers. Free. (971) 244- UPCOMING 0305. www.insightemployment.org/empowerment. Crowne Puppets to twist old tales (Amplified Repertory Chamber Orchestra of Portland) will Plaza Hotel, 1441 N.E. Second Ave. July 24. 4-4:45 p.m. Dragon Theater Puppets presents include music by C.P.E. (Emanuel) Bach, suitable for dancing Fremont Fest returns Aug. 2 “The True Story of the Three Little Wolves,” who tell their and ordering drinks, if desired. A sound engineer will optimize Aug. 2. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Beaumont Business Gluten-free baking outlined version of what happened to them in such tales as “Three equalization and volume balance. Designer Matthew “Roz” Association presents the 28th annual Fremont Fest July 22. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn gluten-free baking basics with Dori Little Pigs,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Peter and the Rosvold of Phee Lighting will produce coordinated stage with live music, entertainment, food, pub crawl. Children Oliver of Nourishing Foodways. Learn how to make gluten-free Wolf.” Free. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Heights library, lighting Tickets $13 in advance, $15 at the door. www. gather at 9:30 a.m. at Beaumont Middle School parking French bread, check cookbooks and taste samples. Free. 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. arcopdx.com. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. lot for 10 a.m. bike and pet parade. Free. Schedule and (503) 988-5391. Hollywood library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Hollywood meeting set ‘Big Float’ planned on river map: www.businessonfremont.com. Northeast Fremont Street closed between 42nd and 50th avenues. Author to speak at library July 24. 7-8:30 p.m. Residents, property owners July 27. noon. The Big Float 4, a flotilla of people in July 22. 6-7:45 p.m. Hear best-selling author ReShonda and business owners are invited to the Hollywood required life jackets will climb in inner tubes at Poet’s ONGOING Tate Billingsley, author of 30 youth and adults books, Neighborhood Association quarterly general meeting. Beach, under the Marquam Bridge’s west side, and float discuss her work, including “Let the Church Say Amen” Free. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. to Tom McCall Bowl south of the Hawthorne Bridge’s west Group to aid depression and “Good Girlz.” Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland Streisand film scheduled side. A music barge, food carts and free chair massages July 1. 6:30 p.m. Continues Tuesdays. The Depression library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. and Anxiety Support Group Recovery International is July 25. 1 p.m. View the film “The Guilt Trip,” starring available, plus a kids’ activity area and art for all ages. a non-profit cognitive behavioral training system to Writers to speak at book store Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogan. Inventor Andy Brewster Registration through July 13 is $6 at thebigfloat.com. help people cope with a nervous imbalance, anxiety, takes an unexpected cross-country trip with his mother. Proceeds go to not-for-profit Human Access Project, July 22. 7 p.m. Meet short-story writers Kathleen depression, stress, anger, sleeplessness and other mental $1 suggested donation. Pizza and soft drink availablefor aimed at people gaining access to the Willamette River. Lane, Matthew Robinson, Domi Shoemaker and Cindy health issues. Free will offering. Call (503) 810-2789 Williams Gutierrez whose works are in an anthology, “The $2. Information: (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior www.humanaccessproject.com for details or www.recoveryinternational.org or www. Night, and the Rain, and the River,” edited by Liz Prato. Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Grant High School 5th Annual All-Alumni Picnic selfhelptools.org. St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Published by Forest Avenue Press, a Portland-based Author-artist to read new book July 27. 1-4 p.m. Bring your lunch and family. Dessert will Church, 1704 N.E. 43rd Ave. – Janet Goetze small press. Free. (503) 284-1726. bookbroads@ July 26. 2 p.m. Author and artist Maggie Rudy reads qwestoffice.net. www.broadwaybooks.net. Broadway from her new book, “I Wish I Had a Pet,” about a mouse Books, 1714 N.E. Broadway. pining for the perfect pet. Then she shares some of her HEIDI SETTLEMIER Young sleuths to gain information miniature-making secrets. Free. Daytime information: You can now visit OWNER/PRINCIPAL BROKER July 23. 4-5 p.m. Forensic fun teaches young people how (503) 954-2354. www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. Green Alameda Realty on 3RD GENERATION FAMILY REALTOR Bean Books, 1600 N.E. Alberta St. to become science detectives, collecting evidence from EASTSIDE SPECIALIST fingerprints, fibers, spatters and handwriting samples. Yodeler to take music to park Chemistry samples can crack the case! Free. (503) 988- July 26. 6-8 p.m. Larry Wilder & the Stumptown Stars Facebook.com/Heidi Settlemier 5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. perform Americana music, with guitar, banjo and Jupiter to exhibit landscapes maybe a little yodeling. Sponsored by the Rose City Twitter.com/Alameda_Realty July 24. Open 24 hours. Exhibit of “Constructed Landscapes” by Portland artists Hickory Mertsching and Landscape Design Services Brooke Weston. Through Sept. 23. (503) 230-8010. www. The Results Company galleryatthejupiter.com. The Gallery at the Jupiter Hotel, 800 Marina Wynton 503-944-9765 E. Burnside St. [email protected] www.olivineland.com Songs, stories slated for children July 24. 1:30-2 p.m. The Albina library youth librarian will lead songs and stories for young children. Free. Second floor, Concordia University’s George R. White Library & 503-287-3062 • 503-307-1502 Learning Center, 2800 N.E. Liberty St. www.Settlemier.com 20 THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS JULY 2014 HSTAR BRIEFS Cycling Center marks 20th year The Center offers a discount for Oregon Trail card tools they need to be successful.” holders. Those who need bike maintenance will receive The Portland foundation is expected to gain technical The non-profit Community Cycling Center, 1700 20 percent off a purchase of replacement parts and and planning assistance, data tools, flexible funding and N.E. Alberta St., has celebrated its 20th anniversary, necessary commuting accessories. the ability to tailor attainment plans to meet local needs. still providing safety and maintenance programs and Bike owners who want to make their own repairs may expanding community access to bicycling and its benefits. borrow tools for use on-site, free of charge, in exchange Trinity School plans alumni picnic The Center’s founder, Brian Lacy, envisioned bicycles for a photo ID. Riders also may use the air pump in front as a way to build community, improve health and expand Trinity Lutheran Church and School alumni will gather of the store during open hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday transportation choices for all people, regardless of for their seventh annual picnic at the school, 5520 N.E. through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. income or ethnic background. Killingsworth St., on July 26. Each December, the Center offers a first bicycle to Past students, future students, faculty members, low-income children. It also offers a youth bike camp for All Hands Raised gains grant for planning aid families, congregation members and friends may gather 6- to 14-year-olds who learn how to ride safely and make All Hands Raised, the Portland schools’ foundation, has for registration at 11:30 a.m. Lunch, paid with a free-will simple repairs. In an after-school bike club, 9- to 12-year- been awarded a two-year, $160,000 grant to establish a offering, will be served from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Festivities olds also learn maintenance and riding safety. collaborative effort to increase high school graduation will end at 2:30 p.m. Adult programs aim at improving health and rates and post-secondary credentials and diplomas. Activities for young children will be available during community livability, including a five-hour safe The funding came from the private, independent the picnic. A photo booth will be on site to capture commuting and bike maintenance class. Lumina Foundation, which is committed to helping memories of the day. In the future, said CEO Mychal Tetteh, the Center plans 60 percent of Americans attain high-quality degrees, Special recognition will be given to alumni from 1933 and to provide training in bike repairs to expand local job certificates and other credentials by 2025. 1934, 1943 and 1944, 1953 and 1954 through 2003 and 2004. opportunities “Research shows a direct correlation between thriving cities Graduates with pictures from school days may send Mechanics at the full-service repair shop are and education beyond high school,” said Jamie Merisotis, electronic copies for sharing to [email protected] or experienced in refurbishing a wide array of bicycles. Used Lumina’s president and CEO. “Increased attainment delivers [email protected]. Hard copies may be sent to bikes and new accessories are available for sale. Proceeds stronger local economies, greater individual earning power the school. Those who can attend the picnic are asked to from sales and services help support the Center’s bicycle and better quality of life. Every community in America wants respond to the Trinity Alumni Committee at (503) 288- education programs. that, and we’ve designed this work to give civic leaders the 6403 or [email protected]. – Janet Goetze Heritage Home Tour: Spectacular homes, lovely gardens and smashing artwork

By Joanne Carlson Arts and Crafts and Prairie style designs. For the Hollywood Star News Purcell’s mastery of both stylistic traditions is much in evidence in the intriguing During the Architectural Heritage Prairie design for this multi-gabled home Center’s (AHC) fifth annual Heritage which reveals his inventiveness and Home Tour, visitors can view some of the masterful sense of balance. spectacular homes that make Portland • William R. Stokes and Richard L. neighborhoods unique and interesting. Zeller designed and built a home for The Tour will take place Saturday, July 26, Mina S. Mathews in 1910 in Southwest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portland after the death of her husband, The self-guided driving tour features George R. Matthews. This house, with its five architecturally distinctive homes large windows and abundant wall space, with five different stories to tell about became the perfect spot for its current Portland history. The homes, which are owners to display their collection of not normally open to the public, were original art posters. Not only is this house designed by some of Portland’s most a gift to look at but the poster collection of notable architects, including Roscoe the owners will amaze you. Hemenway, William Gray Purcell, Stokes Roscoe Hemenway designed a Ranch- and Zeller, Ellis F. Lawrence, and Johnson style home for Manuel and Tillie Nepom and Mayer. Tour tickets can be purchased in 1950. The current owner bought the at the AHC’s website, visitahc.org, and house in 2012 and has worked with cost $35 for AHC members and $45 for The dining area of the Bolina Jacobs-John T. Wilson House, part of the Heritage Home Tour. (Jim Prelak) architect Stephen Korbich to make the general public. Proceeds support this house a showcase for the owner’s advocacy and historic preservation • Located in the Irvington Historic • After moving to Portland from education programs of the AHC. District, the Arts and Crafts-style Minneapolis for health reasons, Northwest art collection. The ceilings Two East-side homes are on the tour: Lewis and Harriet Gilliland House was internationally prominent architect were raised for a simple dramatic effect • The Bolina Jacobs-John T. Wilson designed by Ellis F. Lawrence and built William Gray Purcell designed a c. 1922 that is enhanced by the eastern exposure. House is a well-preserved and unusual in 1910. Lawrence was inspired by a plan residence for his family which drew on The garden was recently redesigned by Portland example of a “Swiss chalet.” and perspectives in Gustav Stickley’s his Midwestern roots. The Minneapolis Craig Kiest of Huntington and Kiest for Designed by Johnson and Mayer and The Craftsman magazine published firm of Purcell and Elmslie, active between a wonderful setting that reinforces the completed in 1913, this was the first house in April of 1907. The interior detailing 1913 and c. 1921, was well-known for its character of the house. to be built on the west slope of Mt. Tabor. exemplifies Craftsman ideals of “honesty The Swiss character is expressed on the of construction, beauty of finish and exterior with its ground-hugging massing, straightforward simplicity,” promoted scalloped-edge broad eaves, and balconies by Stickley in his many publications. with cut-out railing. The stone for the Throughout the home are Craftsman foundation and chimney is believed elements such as built-in cabinets to have been quarried in the Mt. Tabor and window seats, exposed structural area. Vertical-grain fir finishes are found elements, natural wood surfaces and an throughout the interior, and the entrance impressive stone fireplace as the focal hall and much of the first floor are richly element in the living room. The library, paneled. A low-arched fireplace features located on the second floor and open a tile with the Latin phrase “terar dum to the living room below, is one of the prosim,” which can be translated as “may most notable features of the interior. I be consumed by service.” This unique The exquisite woodwork and original house, listed in the National Register of lighting fixtures in the living room exhibit Historic Places, sits on half an acre with the attention to materials and fine a garden restored by its present owners, craftsmanship which are the hallmarks of including a three-story rhododendron architect Ellis F. Lawrence’s work. The Bolina Jacobs-John T. Wilson House, which will be open during the Heritage Home Tour, sits on half an acre with a garden believed to be one of the largest in the city. Three West-side homes on the tour: that includes a three-story rhododendron believed to be one of the largest in the city. (Jim Prelak) JULY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 21

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His therapy uses a device called the Portland, OR 97232 | 503-284-7755 Bowen grew up in Idaho Falls and has Lokomat® in which he is in a harness always enjoyed outdoor sports. While with mechanical legs attached to his legs doing pre-med studies at Southern Utah so that he can walk on a treadmill. University, he developed an interest “My motor ability is coming back better in medicine and surgery. During that than my sensation,” remarked Bowen. time, he was hired to do security at a “I’m getting a little bit of sensation, but it local hospital, and that gave him the feels very faint. When I scratch my shin, opportunity to talk with doctors in order it feels like I’m wrapped in a sleeping bag to find out more about their professions. and scratching from the outside of it.” “My brother-in-law was studying Bowen attributes some of his success to podiatry at Des Moines University,” getting back to work soon after the injury. Bowen said. “He encouraged me to look He was in the hospital only eight days, into it. I met a podiatrist at a nearby town. and was released on a Wednesday. By He loved what he was doing and had time Friday, he was doing surgery again. to coach his son’s teams. So he decided to Hi independence improved greatly after go that way.” he got his car fitted with hand controls so Bowen attended Des Moines University, that he can drive himself. He can also bring where he got his graduate degree in his chair in and out of his car by himself. Podiatric Medicine in 2005. He did his You could say that this injury gave residency at Legacy Kaiser in Portland Bowen an advantage when it comes to and worked at the Portland Clinic before empathy for his patients. He knows a lot opening up his own practice, called of what they are going through. Eastside Foot & Ankle (1717 N.E. 42nd “You don’t realize all of the things that Ave, Ste. 3300). you take for granted, until you have an SUN DOG CONSTRUCTION “The neat thing about podiatry is that injury,” said Bowen. we look at the biomechanics of the foot,” Even though no one knows when he REMODEL - RESTORE explained Bowen. “We look at the little will walk again, Bowen stays positive, and Home Maintenance and Remodeling things that we can do conservatively. My he knows exactly what he will do when he regains the use of his lower limbs. Basements, Attics, Kitchens, Baths surgical background leads me to figure CCB #173347 out what we can do to fix your foot from “I’m going to donate this chair and then BIG & small Jobs - Handyman services Lic/Bond/ins. the inside out. 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Another Oregon competed in a series of events in the teacher, Torrey Newhart of the Academy challenge that raised more than $11,000 of Arts and Academics in Springfield, also for the Community Cycling Center. The was named a quarter finalist. The winner non-profit center at 1700 N.E. Alberta St. will be named in January 2015. Two mechanics provides bikes to low-income children The sponsors said in a prepared from Bike and educational programs for all ages. statement that the award was developed Gallery, Brian In the final round of the competition, to recognize current educators, from Link and mechanics put together “mystery objects,” Sterling Hill, kindergarten through college in public took home which turned out to be 10 bikes destined and private schools, “who have made the trophy for deserving children through the a significant and lasting contribution at the 2014 Community Cycling Center’s programs. to the field of music education and Bike Mechanic Link said, “The blind-folded tire change Challenge, kind of came out of left field. I have never who demonstrate a commitment to the a benefit for broader cause of maintaining music the Community tried to do that before. I have never worked education in the schools.” Cycling Center. with two people on the same bike.” Plank, who arrived at Beaumont 12 years (Bike Gallery) The winning pair attributed their success, ago, has created a program that includes in front of a packed audience at Velo Cult, other special occasions. a marching band, two jazz bands, and matters. He is a former corporate to good communication and training. “I’m fortunate to have this neighborhood, counsel with Tri-Met and the Portland a choir. She works with one jazz group At Bike Gallery, said Hill, “They give these parents and this principal (Liz Development Commission. before school every day. Her schedule also us every opportunity to do better and to Casson-Taylor),” Plank said. Parents He is a frequent writer and speaker includes four concert band classes. educate ourselves.” support the music program, including on business law issues, including issues She has a partnership with Jimmy Corey Stayton, a spokesperson for Bike helping with fund-raising, which enables of interest to historically disadvantaged Mak’s jazz and supper club in the Pearl Gallery, said both winning mechanics her to include a wide range of students in business enterprises. He is an active District where she and parent volunteers pay attention to detail on the job. “They musical events, she said. member of the Oregon State Bar and periodically take students to perform and already work together as a team at our has served on the boards of several meet professional musicians. new Clackamas store,” Stayton said. “It community-based and civic organizations. Plank is a professional musician, Green Bean Books was a perfect pairing for the competition.” Cody is managing director of Project ^, also, playing tympani with the Portland Other mechanics came from Velo Cult, to mark fifth year an investment and development business. Community Wind Band and singing with City Bikes, Lakeside Bicycles, Block Bikes, Green Bean Books, the brightly He has said he strives for innovative the Second Wind Jazz Ensemble, which Planet X USA, PSU Bike Hub, Western colored shop at 1600 N.E. Alberta St., will urban developments that preserve natural plays for weddings, corporate events and Bikeworks and Missing Link. celebrate its fifth birthday with a party resources. His creative approach stems, in from noon to 5 p.m. July 12. part, he said, from his experience working Fremont Fest to Party-goers can make a festive hat and in the offices of architect Frank O. Gehry. THE HOLLYWOOD eat a cupcake during the free celebration He is a past chairman of Oregon Ballet begin with kids’ parade at the independent children’s book store, Theater and a past juror for the Urban Fremont Fest, the fun-filled street fair said proprietor Jennifer Green. Land Institute’s awards. in Beaumont Village, will start to take “We are so happy to have become your “The personal and professional shape at 9:30 a.m. August 2 when children SUmE Alberta Street go-to place for quality achievements and community gather for a parade at the Beaumont BLOCK PARTY children’s books and creative community involvement of these two individuals is Middle School parking lot at Northeast activities,” Green said. impressive,” said Cheryl Cebula, Albina’s 42nd Avenue and Fremont Street. JULY 12TH, 2014 Authors frequently visit the shop. Arts president and CEO. “They are both very The children’s Bike & Pet Parade will and crafts events accompany some of the supportive of Albina’s mission and focus begin at 10 a.m. led by a marching band, Ne 43D EtEe sNd b Vd. authors’ readings. In addition, story times and will be great additions to our existing vintage cars and a Portland Fire Bureau & tIllAmoOk St. • 1M - 5M are scheduled in several languages. Some board of directors.” truck, complete with lights and siren. events are scheduled on the deck or in the The mission of Albina includes Fremont Street will be closed between Join us for a fun-filled day right in your garden behind the shop. promoting jobs, growth of small 42nd and 50th avenues, creating a own neighborhood! We've invited all of “As children’s book lovers for life, we have a businesses and wealth in local pedestrian mall with four stages for ball handpicking an ever-growing selection neighborhoods. Its branches are at 2002 live music, street vendors, food, a pub our neighbors out to host free activities of board books, picture books, beginning N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 8040 N. crawl, entertainment and attractions for for the whole family, live music, local readers, beginning chapter books, middle- Lombard St., 4020 N.E. Fremont St., 5636 children and adults. beers, grilled grub, arts and crafts, and readers, young adult and even adult titles,” N.E. Sandy Blvd., and 530 N.W. 10th Ave. “This year, we have put a huge effort everything you can think of to make according to the shop’s website. into recruiting excellent street vendors, Besides new books, the shop also has ‘Hello Gorgeous’ with an emphasis on locally made your summer heart sing! used books, kaleidoscope kits, birthday opens on Burnside products,” said Nicole Whitesell, president cards, Japanese erasers and a menagerie of the Beaumont Business Association. After three years at a Southeast location, PRESENTED BY: of stuffed animals. “As always, we will have a great line-up of Hello Gorgeous Boutique has moved to Customers may sell or trade books at children’s activities.” 2937 E. Burnside St., beside the Kerns and the store by appointment during regular Fremont Fest information is available at Laurelhurst neighborhoods. business hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday www.businessonfremont.com. The mother-daughter team of Mary to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Lothman and Heather Lothman have 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The telephone Blossom Clinic combined talents to offer revitalized and number is (503) 954-2354. The website is up-scaled furniture, new and like-new home adds Saturday schedule www.greenbeanbookspdx.com. decor and clothing, and distinctive new The Blossom Clinic, 3531 N.E. 15th jewelry, scarves, purses, hats and pillows. Ave., will begin offering a schedule of Two join Albina Bank board “The words we hear over and over from acupuncture and naturopathic medicine The Albina Community Bank, a local, returning customers are ‘I got so many on Saturdays, starting July 12. WHOLE FOODS MARKET full-service independent commercial compliments on this’,” the Lothmans said. Appointments may be made Monday HOLLYWOOD bank, has named Melvin Oden-Orr and “We want customers to feel good while through Friday at (503) 287-0886 or 4301 NE SANDY BLVD. Thomas Cody to its board of directors. they’re here and leave with something [email protected]. PORTLAND, OR. 97213 Oden-Orr is an attorney specializing they absolutely love,” the proprietors said. Blossom Clinic opened five years (503) 284-2644 in business transactions, real estate, The shop is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ago to provide spaces for independent administrative and government legal Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to practitioners.. – Janet Goetze JULY 2014 WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS THE HOLLYWOOD STAR NEWS 23 HSTAR SERVICE DIRECTORY At Your

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