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Getting Getting personal about fitness By Jamie Caulley ophy—constantly varied functional move ment—and are led by coach/trainer barbells Kevin from anything uses Aillaud Aillaud. clients prepare and simulate to tires giant to for challenges in everyday life. “The same movements you would do outside, we will do in here,” he said. lywood Fitness on Northeast Sandy Boule- on clients educate can trainers believes vard, how far they are from meeting their fitness with goal realistic a “set them help and goals a realistic timeframe.” 2 The Hollywood Star News January 2013 Letters January 2013 In This Issue Book sale 3 Get crafty 4 Neighborhood news 6 Calendar 14 Briefs 18 Page 15 Business 20 People 24 Hollywood Hank 26

The Rayworth House. — Photo courtesy of Roy Roos

Historic home slated for destruction Page 4 Editor: Another historic home in the Boise neighborhood is slated for demolition. A developer from Lake Oswego intends to replace the Rayworth House — a classic, vintage home located at 3605 N. Albina Ave. — with a modern, two-family structure. The property will be split down the middle of the lot. The Queen Anne-style home is not a fancy Victorian-era mansion but a decorative cottage, typical for a middle-class resident in 1890. At the time the house was built, the Eliot, Boise, and King neighborhoods were within the limits of the city of Albina, consolidated by the city of Portland one year later. The early community was ethnically and culturally diverse. Although most of the houses were small and modest, every home had unique architectural characteristics. During the decades from the 1960s to the 1980s, most of those houses were lost to commercial development and urban decay. Today, the surviving Victorian-era charm is threatened by intense development pressure. Portland’s unique architectural landscape is under attack by developers who are replac- ing historic structures with bigger, modern structures that increase population density. Page 14 The Rayworth House is in an exceptional state of architectural preservation even though it is run- Page 14 down today. The tragedy here is that a good restoration opportunity has been taken away from the community by a developer from the suburbs who will profit from his project. Back in 1890, Edwin Rayworth, a painting contractor and wallpaper hanger, built the house on �� The Hollywood Star Get your copy of Published Monthly North Albina Avenue. Originally, Albina Avenue was called Massachusetts Street but that name was ��The Hollywood Star Copyright Star Publishing Inc. changed in 1891, once inside the jurisdiction of Portland. 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Stuart Harper has been part of Madison an animé club and keeps the library stocked High School’s book club since he was a fresh- with fiction and nonfiction. man. It’s not a big club — this year, about Another popular offering is Madison half a dozen students show up at the monthly Reads, modeled after Multnomah County meetings — but its members are passionate Library’s Everybody Reads program. Each about reading. year, Sullivan chooses a book and encourages Harper, who occasionally gets in trouble the entire Madison community — students, for reading novels during class, prefers fan- teachers, other staff members and parents — tasy, thrillers and steampunk. His all-time fa- to read and discuss it. In March, the author of vorite author is Rick Riordan. the chosen book visits the school campus to “The only thing I won’t read is romance,” read from the work and talk with students. the 17-year-old said. “I like the book club be- “It’s so fun to read a book that everyone cause it helps me find more variety in books. I is reading; there’s always a lot to talk about,” get ideas from other kids.” said Sullivan. The Library RATS (Readers and Think- Sullivan does all of this with no budget ers) book club is just one of numerous pro- for new books. grams that Madison librarian Nancy Sullivan A few years ago, Madison began holding organizes to engage students throughout the a used-book sale to raise money to purchase academic year. books for the library. This year’s book sale is Sullivan, in her tenth year at Madison, scheduled for Saturday, January 26 and Sun- has turned the library into the heart of the day, January 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school, where students go for help with class school cafeteria. assignments, to get information and to just Hundreds of books from all genres — fic- find a good book to read. And those students tion, nonfiction and children’s books — will do read, thanks to Sullivan and others at the be for sale, as well as DVDs and videos. On Stuart Harper, an avid reader and member of the Madison Library RATs (Readers and school, who enthusiastically support literacy. Saturday, hardback books go for $2, book Thinkers) book club. — Photo courtesy Madison High School In addition to organizing the book club, sets are $5, paperbacks are 50 cents, oversize Sullivan has forged a strong relationship with books are $3 and DVDs are $1. Sunday, all Stuart Harper, who often reads a book a Sullivan is also encouraging adults, espe- Literary Arts, which enables students to at- items are half price. day, would love to see more titles at Madi- cially those in book groups, to buy and read tend lectures and readings for free. Sullivan Last year’s sale raised $2,200, which son. “I give suggestions to the librarian all the Trafficked by Kim Purcell, this year’s Madison also brings well-known authors to the school, Sullivan used to buy nonfiction (to support time,” he said. Reads pick. When they’ve finished the book, oversees volunteers in the Writing Center, or- classroom teachers) and books that students Anyone interested in donating books of they can donate it to Madison in January or ganizes monthly open mic sessions, sponsors requested (everything from mythology and any kind can drop them off at the school of- February, ensuring that there will be plenty an annual school-wide Poetry Slam, supports vampires to manga and animé). fice, located at 2735 N.E. 82nd Avenue, be- of copies for students to read before Purcell’s tween 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more informa- March 4 appearance. tion, go online to www.pps.k12.or.us or call (503) 916-5220.

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Craft materials include bottle corks and soy wax and bisque platters ready for little hand- prints. They also include sketch paper, fabric pieces and mugs awaiting decoration. Creative ideas take shape around the array of ink stamps, colored pens, specialty tapes and jewelry pieces available in local craft shops, say the owners of Collage and Mimosa Studio, both at Northeast 17th Avenue and Alberta Street. The non-profit SCRAP, 2915 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., can’t keep up with the demand for corks, just one of the materials for arts, crafts and offices donated to it by businesses, community groups and individuals. The reusable supplies are low-cost; and, meeting a major goal of SCRAP, they don’t line a landfill. Whether it’s creativity or do-it-yourself impulses, Portlanders are seeking not only craft supplies but also classes that teach them new techniques, said Maria Raleigh, the owner of Collage, which she opened in 2004. The $5 Fridays and $10 Tuesdays classes, including supplies for the 90-minute sessions, regularly sell out, she said. Embroidered heart pillows, glass etching and Valentine’s Day cards are among scheduled subjects. Longer classes, lasting two to six hours with costs ranging from $20 to $70, include encaustic painting, basic calligraphy and beginning soldering. At Mimosa, which owner Austin Raglione opened in 2001, staff members always are avail- Wool sweaters are felted and fashioned into cuddly creatures sold in SCRAP’s Re:Vision able to help customers paint a bisque bowl or butter dish. Then the item is fired for a shiny Gallery where items must have 75 percent reclaimed materials. — Photo by Janet finish. The staff also helps with children’s birthday parties centered around ceramics painting. Goetze Adult parties can reserve the studio, too; and office groups can schedule team-building events At Mimosa, said Raglione, people sit together, almost as if at a dinner table, while they around pottery projects. explore what they can do with the materials. Collage also schedules adult and children’s parties around a craft, but SCRAP gatherings “There’s a sense of community,” she said; “and people can bond here.” focus on children, who learn how to reuse materials creatively and are introduced to other A frequent Mimosa customer, Dick Feeney, periodically paints with family members, in- sustainable habits, said Stephanie Stoller, the store director. cluding his four grandchildren. Craft classes may offer more than instruction, Raleigh suggested. “I think there’s a social Feeney, whose professional life has been in public policy areas, including 25 years with aspect to it,” she said. “There’s a feeling of building a community. You’re learning with other Tri-Met, has artists in his family but never had time to pursue artistic interests while he was people, and there’s something that people get from that.” working fulltime, he said. In retirement, he started painting pottery to make gifts for his wife and other family members. He estimates he has produced 100 pieces in recent years. He was surprised, he said, when he received compliments on his work. “It’s affirming,” he said. “At my age, I need that. It gives me purpose, meaning and lega- Erik Margerum, 6, selects pencils; cy.” and his sister Nadine, 2, chooses At SCRAP, said Marjorie Hirsch, a long-time customer who became a volunteer more than colored pens at SCRAP, which sells reusable art, craft and office sup- two years ago, she’s seeing young people revive the crafts that an older generation once did, plies to keep materials from land- such as embroidery. fills. Art glass and greeting cards are Hirsch, a fabric artist who managed the Clark College gallery in Vancouver for a dozen among items donated to the shop years, said she appreciates SCRAP’s low prices for art and craft materials. A recent supply of for a tax deduction. — Photo by stained-glass sheets sat at the back of the shop, not far from the barrel of leather pieces that Janet Goetze some customers purchase for belts. SCRAP’s newest trend, Stoller said, is packaging related items, such as wrapping paper with gift tags, and small animals with items that might complete a collage. At Collage, Raleigh said, new interests are miniatures for a terrarium or a three-dimen- sional diorama. Some crafters are assembling found objects and treasured items for a framed display with personal meaning. But what of all those corks that leave SCRAP at the rate of 25 cents for a handful or $4 for a filled grocery sack? They become miniature people or animals for some crafters. Near SCRAP’s cash register, Stoller pointed out, they are lined up in a frame to become a cork board.

Johanne Loughran paints the leaf design she sten- ciled on a bowl selected for her mother at Mimosa Studios. After painting, the Dick Feeney, who discovered pottery bisque bowl is fired painting in retirement, helps Quincy and returned in a Jones, 7, with a pottery project during a few days with a children’s birthday party at Mimosa shiny finish. Studios. — Photo by Janet Goetze — Photo by Janet Goetze

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Collage. An art and craft supply store. 1639 N.E. Alberta St. (503) Mimosa Studios. A paint-your-own-pottery shop. 1718 N.E. SCRAP. Diverts reusable art, craft and office supplies from landfills 249-2190. www.collagepdx.com. Many classes are available and Alberta St. (503) 288-0770. www.mimosa-studios.com. Staff mem- and educates people about repurposing materials. 2915 N.E. Martin crafts parties may be scheduled. bers help new customers. Birthday parties and team-building pot- Luther King Jr. Blvd. (503) 294-0769. www.scrappdx.org. The tery projects may be scheduled. Margarita night is the last Friday of Re:Vision Gallery features local artists’ and crafters’ jewelry, aprons, the month when customers pay for painting and the studio supplies shopping bags, toys and other items made from at least 75 percent the drinks. reclaimed or reused materials. January 2013 The Hollywood Star News 5 A unique opportunity comes to Northeast Portland These seniors believe in lifelong learning

By Shirley Lewton What do an employee of INTERPOL, a nurse, a teacher and an accountant have in common? In this case they’re all retired, but they were also part of a Current Events forum that took place on November 9. The Senior Studies Institute (SSI) has established its newest site in Northeast Portland and will be hosting a Current Events forum at the Metropolitan Workforce Training Center, 5600 N.E. 42nd Ave., every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. The SSI is an organization that operates in partnership with Portland Community College (PCC) to provide opportunities for older adults so they can participate in lifelong learning. The SSI motto is a good starting place when trying to understand the organization and why its numbers are growing: We learn from each other and never stop learning. The SSI was the brainchild of Neal Naigus when he was seeking to create an outreach program for seniors in the PCC community. His dream was to create a member-run program for older adults, and that is what SSI is today. Members can attend a variety of offerings: poetry and play readings, presentations on a variety of subjects, classes, musical performances, or (the most popular) Current Events. Members also can teach classes or do presentations on subjects (left to right) Gary Grammon, Sharon Carrell, Velda Altig and Judy Tebbs enjoy a story they have previous knowledge of or ones they were curious about and have researched. The about mice being parachuted into Guam. — Photo by Judy Nelson Senior Studies Institute began with just one site back in 1991 and has been growing steadily ever since. Today there are seven sites and plans are being made to open an eighth one in Beaverton. There has been much research done on the importance of social and intellectual stimula- On November 9, Current Events moderator Jim Laughton wrote the following topic head- tion. A recent study in Santa Clara County suggests that “social interaction and community lines on the large dry erase board: International, National, State/Local, Science, Miscellaneous, engagement promotes physical, emotional and cognitive health and can provide an important Humor and Books/Theater. Members who wanted to present topics for discussions wrote their outlet for older adults to contribute to their communities.” That finding was reflected in the subjects under the headings. Laughton opened the session by saying that members “should pay words of Sharon Carrell as she spoke about SSI: “It is a major part of my life. It is my fun, my respect to all points of view.” joy, my entertainment, my source of knowledge.” The topics covered that day included an article about author Graham Greene, who wrote The Friday morning Current Events forum is open to anyone who cares to attend. At the a scathing review of Shirley Temple and her appearance in the 1937 film “Wee Willie Winkie”. November meeting, the participants ranged in age from 62 to more than 80. The sharing of Other topics included cherry trees gifted to Washington, D.C. by the Japanese government ideas and respectful listening created a welcoming environment. in 1912 (The trees proved to be diseased, had to be burned and were replaced), an article on “I’ve had my mind changed in that room, when I saw things through someone else’s eyes,” “robocalls,” data storage in Eastern Oregon (The desert air is ideal for the job), the potential Gary Grammond said. use for liquid nitrogen in powering cars (which, in the future, may be made of plastic) and a The SSI did something else for him, as well. He met Sharon Carrell when she joined a Cur- joke about a young polar bear with an identity crisis. rent Events forum he moderated, and now they are a couple. The discussions were lively as members asked questions, offered additional information, “I expected to be alone for the rest of my life, but SSI had other plans for me. For that I shared opinions and made inferences. will be forever grateful,” Carrell said. “There are a lot of knowledgeable people in these discussion groups,” said Judy Tebbs. Laurie Knightly appreciates the open exchange of ideas. “Too much of life finds you in the For more information: audience; this format is so unique,” she said. Judy Farrell appreciates the opportunity to keep up to date on current events. “I have done www.pcc.edu/: Click on “Resources” and find “Senior Studies.” a couple of presentations myself,” said Farrell. “My most recent one was on the Oregon prison Call SSI membership coordinator Tony Veldhuizen at (503) 228-2488. system.” What: Current Events forum Gary Grammon, the coordinator of a SSI site in Southeast Portland said, “Anyone is wel- When: Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon come to join us. There are no age restrictions. We invite people to come and see what goes Where: Metropolitan Workforce Training Center, 5600 N.E. 42nd Ave., Building 1, Room 132 on.” He suggests that those who are curious should attend a session or two at no cost. The member fee is $30 per year.

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By Lee Perlman ment. Here, signage is our identity. It gives Architect Greg Mitchell said that the source of noise and pollution, he said, and us an opportunity to advertise our location.” design pays homage to the nearby Doern- the operation will move further north on Regarding the effect on residences, Forest becher Furniture and Gordon’s Fireplace the site, further away from residences. The Development news said, “Phase II is some time off.” He sug- buildings. Savinar questioned this, saying, company had hoped to break ground by the gested imposing a condition that the sign be “What an opportunity to create a gorgeous end of 2012, but McKinney now hopes to Grant Park Village removed when and if there is residential de- gem, a beacon, and you’re referencing a do so by “the second quarter” of this year. velopment there. building across the street that may not be “not there yet” To this planner Tim Heron said, “This there in ten years. You should look forward is a slippery slope that you should approach rather than back.” Madeleine, Grant Park Village, Capstone Partners’ very carefully. We’re very excited about a Sackett and the development team asked mega-development on Northeast Broadway grocery moving into a mixed-use building, to come back on December 20. “We were Irvington square off but you have to apply the code fairly and wildly optimistic we’d get out of here with at 33rd Avenue, had its first formal hearing Madeleine Parish and the Irvington equitably.” an approval, but if we weren’t wildly opti- before the Portland Design Commission last Community Association took opposite sides Tad Savinar, the Commission’s newest mistic, we wouldn’t be here,” he said. “After month, and that body asked for additional last month before the Portland Historic member, said, “This is not a stand-alone de- the first Design Advisory we had a few beers changes. Landmarks Commission over the lights velopment, and you need to tell people New and night’s sleep and went back to work, The project, on part of the old Albina Madeleine has installed on the east side of its Seasons is there. This is the way we want the and that’s what we have to do now.” Fuel property, will have about 200 rental building. The Commission ultimately took a city to be, and we need to help them suc- Despite the criticisms, the Commission units above 45,000 square feet of ground position somewhere between the two. ceed.” praised the project as a whole. “This fills floor retail, of which about two thirds will Madeleine installed the lights on the However, Commission member Ben Kai- the gap between lower Broadway and Hol- be occupied by a New Seasons Market. Be- east side of its building at 3149 N.E. 24th ser spoke for other members when he said, lywood,” Savinar said. “What an incredible low and behind the building there will be Ave. without going through historic design “The New Seasons sign, for me, cheapens the opportunity for the east side.” 271 parking spaces accessed by an exten- review, as required in the Irvington Historic whole project. I would like to live in Grant sion of Northeast Weidler Street. The proj- Design District. The ICA made a formal Park Village, not the New Seasons Building. ect team had had two informal Design Advi- complaint. Planner Staci Monroe called for I don’t think it belongs there at all, and it sets Columbia Biogas sory sessions before the Commission, which some of the lights to be removed, the rest a bad precedent.” had called for numerous changes. This time covered by hoods to reduce the glare. The Another issue was the use of hardi-plank changes direction the Commission thanked the development ICA appealed the decision. as an exterior material. Jim Walker, who said team for the previous changes, but called for The Columbia Biogas project is still Irvington historian Jim Heuer said that he is the project’s nearest neighbor, said, “In more. moving forward, albeit behind its original the older portion of the building was de- general I’m very much in favor of the project. One issue was a series of signs in excess of schedule, but there’s been a change in pro- signed in 1927 by Joseph Jakeburger, who I’ve been looking forward to redevelopment. the zoning code limit of 32 square feet. Plan- gram, company principal John McKinney had close ties to the Catholic community But I do have some concerns.” One was the ner Chris Caruso recommended approval of told the Cully Association of Neighbors last and once served as editor of The Catholic proposed materials. “This is a 50-to-70-year a large sign saying “Grant Park Village” month. Sentinel. “Madeleine Parish has provided building,” he said, “and you should look at on the Northeast corner of the roof, and a The project, to be located on an 11.2- fine stewardship for this building for many the materials with a keen eye to durability.” smaller vertical sign on the northwest corner acre former landfill at 6849 N.E. Colum- years,” Heuer said. “I’m surprised and dis- Several Commission members expressed proclaiming “New Seasons.” However, she bia Blvd., will process food wastes from appointed by this.” similar concerns. recommended against a 40-foot New Sea- restaurants, hotels, institutions and other ICA board member Barb Christopher Capstone principal Jeff Sackett indicated sons sign on the west end of the building, large customers and convert those wastes to said the association was not necessarily that cost was a consideration. “I’m not sure and a 98.2-foot one facing south toward the methane gas. The original plan was to burn against exterior lights, and the building has what we can do,” he said. “We could put Banfield Freeway. The latter would face an- the gas on-site to power generators that a number of “really lovely” period light fix- metal panels on it, and the project dies.” other part of the old Albina Fuel property, would produce electricity, which the com- tures. “We understand that church projects The Commission was less united on which Capstone intends to develop someday pany would sell to Pacific Power & Light. are vying for scarce dollars,” she said, but other issues. The current design calls for the but does not currently own. Caruso said this Instead, McKinney said, the company will the new lights were inappropriate and the parking area to be open to upper-story ter- sign would “dominate the skyline of this purify the methane and sell it directly to wires for them were “all over the building races for use by tenants. 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Member Harris Matarazzo said he was lier curfew on outdoor service. Beaumont- light, but they’re boxy and made of cheap disappointed the two sides could not reach Jackson’s signs Wilshire Neighborhood Association chair sheet metal,” he said. “They’re for a Fred an agreement. Noting that the Commission Al Ellis said he was pleased with Peterson’s Meyer parking lot, not an historic district.” could not formally vote on the issue until Good Neighbor attitude. Roger Sharp said the lights make the street January 14, he urged them to seek a con- seem “like a prison yard. I can read a paper sensus. The ICA’s Dean Gisvold said he was Agreement… in my yard. It was lit before, and now it’s willing to talk. Hughes said the ICA was Nude dancing back After initially balking, Jackson Corpo- garishly lit.” He complained that the parish “not the easiest people to deal with,” but ration principal Andrea Jackson signed a had done no outreach. added, “I don’t want to be the jerk who isn’t at Mynt site Tom Hughes, representing Madeleine, Good Neighbor Agreement with the Grant willing to talk.” Nude entertainment is back at 3390 presented a vey different picture. He said Park Neighborhood Association governing Gisvold later reported that the two sides N.E. Sandy Blvd., last known as Tracy that no one at the Permit Center had told the operations of their new store on North- had met, but were unable to reach an agree- Doss’s Mynt Gentleman’s Club. It is now him the church needed to undergo design east Broadway at 33rd Avenue. Modeled ment. known as Diamonds and is owned by Der- review. (Monroe said city procedures have after an existing agreement with the Q.F.C. rick Smith. The Oregon Liquor Control since changed.) “We’re a Catholic church, Market immediately to the North, the Commission says current management has not contractors and developers,” Hughes PDC sells agreement calls for a halt to alcohol sales no liquor license, nor have they asked for said. “We’re trying to be good stewards and at 1 a.m. and no sales at any hour of certain one. This is a double-edged sword as far as neighbors. We’re very concerned about the Bridgehead site fortified wine and malt liquor products as- neighbors are concerned, for it means the safety of our children and the people on our sociated with street drinking. According to The Portland Development Commis- place is exempt from OLCC regulation and campus.” Grant Park land use chair Ken Peterson, a sion last month approved the sale of Block monitoring, and anyone 18 or older can Father Mike, as he prefers to be called, key element was an agreement by Fred Mey- 67, part of the Burnside Bridgehead, to the enter. Entry costs $6, which earns you a said there has been problem behavior on ers and New Seasons to abide by the same Key Corporation. They intend to construct bottomless glass of soda. Nude entertain- parish property even after their bushes were terms. a 12-story building containing 290 market- ment costs extra. Hours are 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. trimmed to eliminate hiding places. Some Peterson notes that the Oregon Liquor rate apartment units, 11,000 square feet of Tuesday through Saturday. people told him that they were afraid to Control Commission gave Jackson’s an un- ground floor retail, and 175 underground walk to their cars at night. “We want to be restricted liquor license. “At that point, they parking spaces. proactive, and not wait for an incident,” he could have told us to go jump,” Peterson Staffer Eric Jacobson said Key will pay Lumberyard offers said. No neighbors had complained to him says. “That they signed anyway is a very en- $1.65 million for the site, and will receive about the lights, he said, and several had couraging act of good faith.” no grants, loans or other assistance from the women’s weekend thanked him for installing them. Since the store opened on December agency. Hughes indicated that cost was a factor. 4, Peterson says, the only complaints from The Lumberyard offers indoor bike ob- The site is bounded by Northeast Second “If I had $50,000 to spend, we could install nearby neighbors have been of an increase stacle riding and jumping. Macho stuff, you and Third avenues, Couch Street, and the stained glass windows and period lighting,” in littering, which he says may have been think? Not on the weekend of January 25th Burnside Bridge. It is part of the Burnside he said. due in part to opening day activities. through 27th, when the place will be given Bridgehead, a four-square-block tract on the Madeleine is in an overlap area claimed over to the Sugar Showdown, a women’s east end of the bridge PDC once envisioned by both the Alameda and Irvington as- only event. as the site of a mega-development of more …and by McPeet’s sociations. Jim Brown, an Alameda board On Friday and Saturday there will be than one million square feet. The project member and consistent critic of the historic free bike maintenance and yoga classes, as foundered when Opus Northwest, which Another Good Neighbor Agreement district, spoke on the parish’s behalf. The well as coaching by professional trainers. At PDC had selected as lead developer, pulled was signed by another Peterson, Chris (no lights were “probably necessary,” he said. noon Saturday there will be a catered lunch, out in 2008. Except for Beam Development’s relation), owner of McPeet’s Tavern. After “It’s unreasonable to keep every structure happy hour specials and, in the evening, a rehabilitation of the Convention Plaza office taking over management from his parents in exactly the same condition. The concern women’s bike film festival. Sunday will be building immediately to the north, there has of the venerable bar at 4501 N.E. Fremont about the brightness is reasonable, but it’s given over to competition, which you can been no development activity on the site un- St. last year, Peterson has worked to revi- very unreasonable to ask the church for the enter or watch based on your level of skill. til now. talize the place. He has succeeded, but the extra cost.” result has been an increase in activity and All this for $150. One last bennie – all par- noise that has irritated some neighbors. ticipants get a one-day free pass to the Yard Peterson voluntarily participated in GNA on a date of your choosing. 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Planners are judging these scenarios “No, the whole thing is open to discus- Two conspicuous dissenters from these Public processes based on how well they meet the policy sion, although some things are more open positions were Doug Klotz of Richmond and goals of the Portland Plan, adopted last than others,” planner Sandra Wood said. Tony Jordan of Sunnyside, neighborhoods year. Among these goals are to have 80 per- “It’s difficult for the public to provide input that are divided on this issue. “It troubles City airs cent of Portlanders live in “complete neigh- to the whole 200 pages at once.” me that there’s so much anti-developer rhet- borhoods,” where most services are within “We’ve been accused of taking out a plan oric,” Klotz said. “‘Let’s get back at them.’ zoning ideas walking distance, and to have 80 percent that’s all done, and that isn’t so,” Anderson Thirty years ago the city said, we want to live within a quarter mile of “frequent” said. “It’s definitely not baked.” increase density where the best interests of The Portland Bureau of Planning and transit service. The current percentages developers and the city are aligned. I don’t Sustainability will hold a series of public of Portlanders who enjoy these situations think the city is ruined by cars parked on workshops in February to gather input on are 45 and 47 percent, respectively. These Grant Field the street.” recommendations of the Portland Compre- scenarios would increase this to from 53 to “This is at cross-purposes to city objec- hensive Plan. The Plan will contain regula- 56 percent for transit usage and 48 to 53 moves forward tives,” Jordan said. He suggested incentives tions and other measures, including zoning, percent for complete neighborhoods, Wil- for “people to not fill their garages with of- The Portland Bureau of Parks is prepar- to guide city actions and private develop- liams said. fices and storage. Why do existing residents ing to move forward with improvements to ment. Among the workshops will be evening Planning and Sustainability execu- feel it’s a priority to be able to park in front the Grant Park Bowl and its athletic facili- sessions on February 26 at De La Salle High tive director Susan Anderson pointed out, of their homes?” ties, according to Jim Blackwood of Com- School and February 28 at Franklin High “There are a whole lot of variables other To this Susan Lindsay of Buckman re- missioner Nick Fish’s office, which oversees School, and a morning session on March 9 than zoning.” Strategic investment in pub- plied angrily, “This cuts to the core of how the bureau. The city will install artificial at Beaumont Middle School. lic resources could “move the needle clos- to destroy a neighborhood. We hear ‘Those turf on the athletic field and re-surface the A key part of the discussion at these er” to the goals. streets aren’t really yours. You’re selfish to surrounding track (which was recently de- sessions will be growth scenarios now be- “We currently have a system that al- want to park near your house.’ There’s no clared unsafe for competition). Most of the ing developed by planners to absorb an ex- locates growth, but not investment,” Arm- reason to apologize for wanting to be able $1.7 million cost has been raised by Friends pected 132,000 new residents and 150,000 strong said. to park near your house after living there for of Grant Park Field, with contributions by new jobs by the year 2035, planner Spencer Commission member Howard Sha- 30 years. Some neighborhoods were built the Nike Corporation and Portland Public Williams told the Portland Planning and piro observed, “It seems to me you’ll have before there were cars, and they don’t have Schools. “There’s still a funding gap, but Sustainability Commission last month. A to rely on sister agencies like TriMet, and driveways or garages.” we’re confident we’ll make it,” Blackwood default scenario would simply keep things they’re not always a willing sister.” Kevin Campbell of Overlook had other told the Star. as they are and let development play out as Armstrong replied, “We start by stat- concerns. A proposed 66-unit project by it has. An alternative scenario would con- ing our priorities. Our investment can lead developer Wally Remmers adjacent to Over- centrate growth in and near commercial them to confidence that if they improve ser- Parkless apartment look Park threatens to create parking con- “nodes” such as Hollywood. Another would vice, the ridership will be there.” gestion on narrow streets, creating safety is- steer development to transit corridors such The issue of public resource investment critics give input sues, he said. He challenged the theory that as Northeast Broadway and Sandy Boule- is a tricky one, planners pointed out. On not requiring parking would lead to cheaper vard. Yet another would concentrate most one hand, with scarce public resources, city Last month a group of volunteers met rents, saying, “It depends on the market.” growth in the Central City, including the government needs to be “efficient,” and to discuss the issue of large apartment He added, “It’s crazy to have a Compre- Lloyd District. take advantage of chances to gain matching complexes containing no off-street park- hensive Plan that calls for spreading electric Existing zoning, based on Metro’s 2040 funds from state, federal and private sourc- ing, and by vote adopted a number of posi- cars all over the street with no way to charge Plan, gives the city “a lot of capacity” for es. On the other hand, one of the Portland tions. Those present included activists from them up.” Addressing another issue, Camp- development “but not a lot of focus,” plan- Plan goals is equity, and this includes pro- Beaumont-Wilshire, Buckman, Overlook, bell said, “We need design review, not just ner Tom Armstrong said. The scenarios give viding basic resources to places such as Richmond, Rose City Park and Sunnyside design standards.” the city a chance to decide “how we could Cully that do not currently have them. neighborhoods. grow and how we want to grow,” he said. Some Commission members, echoing By large majorities the group called for Planners estimate that under the scenari- public skepticism, questioned whether the the re-imposition of minimum off-street Lloyd meter rates os above northeast Portland could gain any- workshops will in fact be open to new ideas parking requirements, with the ratios based where from 12,000 to 20,000 households. or merely sell decisions already made. “Will in part on the size of the project. They called may increase For north, the range would be from 12,000 there be a limited number of options?” for requiring that a certain amount of de- Last month the Portland City Council to 18,000. Southeast would gain 20,000 to Commission chair Andre Baugh asked. velopment in commercial zones be devoted reviewed the Memorial Coliseum Plan, a 25,000. The Central City increase would to commercial uses. They suggested that de- $30 million makeover of the event venue range from 26,000 to 43,000. velopers be excused from parking require- paid for largely with urban renewal funds. ments in exchange for actively working to Less prominently featured was a plan to ensure that their tenants don’t own cars. raise meter rates near the Rose Quarter on They urged the city to facilitate the shared event nights. use of private parking lots. Traffic Engineer Rob Burchfield noted Currently the city does not require any that meter rates in this district are just $1 per off-street parking for residential develop- hour, less than the price of using the Quar- ment in certain zones, or in any zone within ter’s parking garages. He proposed raising 500 feet of “frequent transit service.” It al- this to as much as $3.50 per hour on nights lows 100 percent residential development in when there are major events at the quarter. commercial zones by right.

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Events past Holiday celebrations and promotions

Last month many community groups put business aside to celebrate, while business groups sought to promote their area as an ideal place to shop for the holidays (or any other time). The Historic Mississippi Business Association’s Christmas tree lighting lured some 250 children and adults, who were entertained by the Fairy Funk Mother, Mr. Ben and the Sugar Plum Elves. The North-Northeast Business Association also had a tree lighting drawing 60 people that celebrated the brand-new Martin Luther King Gateway at Hancock Street. The event was co-sponsored by Albina Community Bank, Target, Venture Portland, and the North- east Coalition of Neighborhoods. Children at the Historic Mississippi Business association Christmas tree The Northeast Broadway Business Association had two events. A social at Brian Marki lighting. – Photo by Lee Perlman Framing drew 85 businesspeople and neighbors. A week later, their Ladies Night Out was a great success for most of the participating businesses, according to our informal survey. For instance, Murray Koodish reported more than 100 people showed up at his Great Wine Buys, and Tamara Patrick said that her Trade Roots did twice as well this year as last. The next night, about 250 children came to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, in a tent on The Arrangement’s lawn, as part of the Beaumont Business Association’s Festival of Lights. Other attractions were craft-making for children at Umqua Bank, performances by the Innisfree Celtic Band in a tent at Northeast 40th Avenue, and roving performances by the Dickens Carolers. Grant High School students served as crossing guards in the rush hour traffic. The Concordia Neighborhood Association was one of several groups that had holiday celebrations. Theirs was a joint affair with Concordia University, and included a tree lighting, food, music by the Concordia Brass Ensemble and Choir, and speeches by Concordia president Chuck Schlimpert and Faubion School principal LaShawna Lee. Extolling the The Fairy Funk Mother entertains. – Photo by two schools’ partnership, Lee said, “We share minds, hearts, souls and passion. Concordia Lee Perlman and Faubion stand together with a clear vision.” The Beaumont-Wilshire, Eliot and Over- look associations had gatherings less elaborate but no less joyous. The Lloyd District Association’s event truly embodied the spirit of giving; they awarded $500 each to two worthy local causes and two scholarships to students with ties to the community. The awards went to the Pixie Project, which arranges for the adoption of rescued dogs and cats by responsible owners, and the Winter Hawks Amateur Hockey As- sociation. The students were Deanna Upshaw, who works at the Rose Garden, and Capella Crofoot-Lapham, employed at Point West Credit Union. Those who came heard about another sort of giving from Portland Police sergeant Tim Sessions and Crime Prevention Specialist Mary Thompkins. It seems the government of Bangladesh sought Washington’s help in instituting Community Policing, and it was directed to Portland. About 43 city employees helped train local police and civilians alike. One of the first exercises was getting police and young people to greet each other on the street, something both were terrified to do for fear of the other’s reaction.

Trade Root owner Tamara Patrick and Furever Pets’ Symon Lee enjoy Northeast Business association Christmas. – Photo by Lee Perlman

At the Northeast Business association Christmas party Brian Marki. – Photo by Lee Perlman

The Hollywood StarH News (503) 282-9392 10 The Hollywood Star News January 2013 North BY Northeast HNeighborhood News This might bring in additional funds. In ad- es: for Laurelhurst, Kerns, North Tabor and Observer publisher dition, mayor Sam Adams said, “We want Sunnyside: January 19 at Sunnyside United Hither & yon to incent people to get out of their cars and Methodist Church, 3520 S.W. Yamhill St. Washington dies either take transit, bike or walk.” For Arbor Lodge and Overlook: January Portland Bureau of Transportation 26 at Peace Lutheran Church, 220 N. Rosa Neighborhood Charles “Chuck” Washingon, publisher spokesperson Susan Kuch later told the Star Parks Way. For Piedmont and Woodlawn: of the Portland Observer News, died in his that the change would only happen after ex- February 2 at Holy Redeemer Catholic leaders change sleep last month, within days of his 61st tensive work with the Lloyd District Trans- School, 25 N. Rosa Parks way. For Boise, birthday. Last month the North Tabor Neighbor- portation Management Association, Lloyd Eliot, Humboldt and King: February 9 at The Observer is Portland’s oldest Afri- hood Association elected Melissa Beckwin- District Community Association, and Eliot Friends of Trees, 3117 N.E. Martin Luther can-American-owned newspaper, dating to kel and Frank Spillers as co-chairs. Also last Neighborhood Association. Asked if the King Jr. Blvd. For Kenton: February 16 at 1970. The Washington family took over the month, Dave Brook stepped down as chair meter district might be expanded, or if the Portland Village School, 7654 N. Delaware paper in 1990. Chuck Washington, who of the Sullivan’s Gulch Neighborhood As- part of it that operates until 10 p.m. may Ave. For Alameda, Grant Park, Hollywood, had served as assistant editor, took over as sociation and was replaced by Britt Brewer. be expanded (currently parking is free after Irvington and Sabin: Holladay Park Church publisher in 1995 after his mother Joyce Our congratulations to all. 6 p.m. east of Northeast Grand Avenue), of God, 2120 N.E. Tillamook St. For suffered a stroke. He was assisted by his Kuch says, “None of that has been decided Sumner: February 9 at Parkrose Commu- brothers Mark, Donnie and Tony. yet.” nity United Church of Christ, 12505 N.E. Irvington joins As Dr. LeRoy Haynes said at Washing- Halsey St. For Madison South and Rose ton’s memorial service, for years the Ob- City Park: March 16 at The Lumberyard, Broadway server was the only reliable source of news Upcoming events 2700 N.E. 82nd Ave. For Concordia and about Portland’s African-American commu- Vernon: March 23 at a site still unknown. In a first-of-its-kind move, last month nity, and especially its positive aspects and Get dirty! Plant For Beaumont-Wilshire, Cully and Rose- the Irvington Community Association achievements, not covered by other media. way: March 30 at the World of Life Com- board voted to become a dues-paying However, under Washington’s leadership, some trees! munity Church, 4927 N.E. 55th Ave. In all member of the Northeast Broadway Busi- the paper broadened its coverage to include cases the starting time is 9 a.m. ness Association. Proponents of the move a larger community. Former Portland Police It is still the tree-planting season, and Come dressed for dirty physical work, said that in recent processes, such as the Chief Derrick Foxworth and Lieutenant Friends of Trees still offers some of you the possibly in the rain, and bring work gloves. North-Northeast Quadrant Study, the two Harry Jackson said that the Observer was chance to purchase trees for your parking Crew leaders will show you what to do. groups found that their interests are often an information source they trusted to report strip, and more of you the chance to help You’ll receive coffee and pastries before, aligned. Land use chair Dean Gisvold said, accurately and fairly. plant them. pizza after, camaraderie and exercise, and “We want to support them and have a seat Born in Portland, the oldest of his moth- Trees can still be purchased in the the satisfaction of having made a street, or at the table. er’s seven children, Washington graduated Piedmont and Woodlawn neighborhoods a community, permanently better. For more Relations between neighborhood and from Jefferson High School and studied at through January 1; in Boise, Eliot, Hum- information or to sign up, call Friends of business associations, in different places and Mt. Hood Community College, Portland boldt and King through January 7; in Trees at (503) 282-8846 or visit friendsof- different times, have ranged from hostile to Community College and Portland State Kenton through January 14; in Alameda, trees.org. warm. Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood University. He was remembered as a dedi- Grant Park, Hollywood, Irvington, Sabin Association chair Al Ellis has participated cated and generous man and a supporter of and Sumner through February 4; Madison regularly in Beaumont Business Association many causes. South and Rose City Park through February NNEBA offers affairs, and last year was their grand mar- 11; Concordia and Vernon through Febru- business classes shal in their annual Fremont Fest parade. ary 18; and Beaumont-Wilshire, Cully and Business owners have at times held seats on Correction Roseway through February 25. Trees cost The North-Northeast Business Associa- neighborhood boards. However, this may Regarding a feature last month on re- $35 to $75 depending on species, and are tion is holding B2B, a series of free classes be the first time that two such groups are use and repair, Catherine Wilson says that selected so as not to cause future damage to for businesses and non-profits, this month. so formally allied. of the two ways we spelled her first name, pavement or overhead wires. You are asked Topics will include Human Resource Poli- she prefers the one with a C. Also, although to pledge to care for and water your tree for cies, Legal Issues, Workforce Challenges she was once an employee of Windermere- at least two years. The price includes per- and Workers Rights, Conflict Resolution Cronin & Caplan Real Estate, she no longer mits and planting by volunteers. and Social Media. For more information is. Our apologies, and appreciation for the And who are those volunteers? Well, call (503) 841-5032 or (503) 789-7074, or good humor. they could be you! 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CalendarEvents 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 by e-mail to [email protected] by the 15th of the prior month. If possible, follow the format used in the calendar. Yang-style Tai Chi classes slated Legal clinic available for seniors Library schedules ‘Sharkwater’ Alzheimer’s caregivers to share ideas Jan. 2. 9-10:30 a.m. and other Wednesdays. Jan. 6. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4. 9-11:30 a.m. and every Friday. Senior Law Project documentary Jan. 9. 1-3 p.m. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group. Share to noon and other Sundays. Yang-style Tai Chi with Eliot Legal Clinic, for Multnomah County residents age 60 and Jan. 6. 2-4 p.m. View award-winning documentary film, ideas for coping and caring for the affected person and Sitt. Call (503) 281-6142 for fees. www.alacartefitnesspdx. older, with Legal Aid Services of Oregon and affiliated “Sharkwater,” in which filmmaker Rob Stewart teams make new friends. Free but donations appreciated. (503) com. Ala Carte Fitness, 4605 N.E. Fremont St. volunteer attorneys. Call for information and to make a with conservationist Paul Watson to prevent extinction of 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. 30-minute appointment: (503) 288-8303. Free. Hollywood sharks despite poachers, gunboats, espionage and corrupt Exercises keep arthritic joints moving Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. court systems. Followed by question-and-answer session. Library plans discussion on Jan. 2. 11 a.m. to noon, continuing Mondays and Wednes- (503) 988-5391. Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook ‘Life After War’ days. Arthritis Foundation exercise program promotes Installation depicts Frida Kahlo house St. Jan. 9. 6-7:30 p.m. A conversation about “Life After War: joint flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, coordination Jan. 4. 5-7 p.m. Opening of an art installation, “The Blue Photography and Oral Histories of Coming Home,” col- and cardiovascular conditioning. $1 suggested donation. House,” by Susan Espino to celebrate the life of Mexican Pre-ballet class offered for lected by photographer James Lommasson. Participants (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th artist Frida Kahlo. The walk-through exhibit depicts will consider the wars at home faced not only by return- Ave. vignettes from Kahlo’s home in Coyoacan, Mexico, plus pre-schoolers Jan. 7. 4-4:45 p.m. A pre-ballet class for ages 3-5 continues ing veterans but also by communities at large. Free. (503) copies of her letters, poetry and clothing. Opens an hour 988-5370. Kenton library, 8226 N. Denver Ave. before performances of the play, “Frida, un retablo,” from Mondays through March 11. Register for two four-week Oils and blown glass works in exhibit terms at $19 each at (503) 916-5615. Some discounts Jan. 2. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judith Biesanz’s large, color-satu- Jan. 11-13 and Jan. 17-19. Exhibit is free. Play tickets are $12-$24. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St. available. Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 N.E. Readers to discuss Paul Torday book rated oil paintings and Ryan Selby’s blown glass sculpture Fremont St. Jan. 9. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Pageturners book group will discuss are in the main gallery. Shelly Caldwell’s mixed media Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday. Information: assemblages are in the feature area. www.guardinogallery. Clinic to feature natural medicine Beginning ballet scheduled (503) 988-3562. Mt. Bachelor Conference Room (studio com/. (503) 281-9048. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. 9 a.m. to noon and continuing on Saturdays. Na- 1) on second floor of Whole Foods Market, next door to 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tional College of Natural Medicine community clinic. Cost in SUN program Albina library, 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Sunday. Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St. between $20 and $30, plus labs and supplements. Call for Jan. 7. 5-6 p.m. Introduction to ballet basics for ages 6 and appointment: (503) 552-1515. Hollywood Senior Center, up Mondays through March 11. Register for two four-week NE Republican Women to meet Learn computers in Vietnamese y 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. terms at $19 each at (503) 916-5615. Some discounts available. Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 N.E. Jan. 10. 11:30 a.m. The Portland NE Republican Women’s Espanol Fremont St. Club will meet over lunch. For reservations, call Marlene Jan. 2. 3-4:30 p.m. Es una sesion abierta para usar las ‘Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling’ at (503) 255-2063. $9 for buffet lunch. Holladay Park computadoras y disponer de asistencia en ingles y espanol. scheduled Plaza, 1300 N.E. 16th Ave. 4-5:30 p.m. Vietnamese computer lab with assistants avail- Jan. 5 and Jan. 6. 7 p.m. The film “GLOW: The Story of the Tabla to support able. Continues on Wednesdays. (503) 988-5386. Gregory Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling” chronicles the rise and NE Community Center Play explores life, art of Frida Kahlo Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. fall of the successful 1986-89 television show through the Jan. 7. 5 p.m. to closing. Dine out today and 10 percent of Jan. 10-13; Jan. 17-19. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays stories of those who lived it, including Matilda the Hun proceeds will be donated to the Northeast Community and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Frida, Un Retablo,” where Open Walls show includes and Mountain Fiji. Tickets $7. www.hollywoodtheatre.org/. Center by owner Adam Berger of Tabla Mediterranean the life and art of legendary artist Frida Kahlo intertwine, Bistro, 200 N.E. 28th Ave. local paintings Hollywood Theatre, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. by Danel Malan. Tickets $14-$24. (503) 236-7253. www. Jan. 3. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Paintings by milagro.org. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St. Alan Stone, a Beaumont-Wilshire resident, in the Open SUN school offers tap dancing Walls show through January. (503) 284-8800. www.talis- Jan. 8. 5-5:45 p.m. Beginning tap dance for ages 6 and Senior center schedules up Tuesdays, continues to March 12. Register for two mangallery.com. Talisman Gallery, 1476 N.E. Alberta St. prize-winning film four-week terms at $19 each at (503) 916-5615. Some discounts available. Beaumont SUN Community School, Jan. 11 and 25. 1 p.m. In the prize-winning film, “Beasts of 4043 N.E. Fremont St. the Southern Wild,” a six-year-old girl sets out to find her long-lost mother after her father falls ill. She encounters prehistoric beasts, melting ice caps and rising sea levels Jeff High plans film, discussion in her brave quest. Jan. 11 has an optional pizza lunch $2. Jan. 8. 6-7:45 p.m. 12th annual Jefferson High School multi- Film only, suggested $1 donation. (503) 288-8303. Hol- cultural film festival selection, “No Impact Man.” This year’s lywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. theme is “Here Today . . . . There Tomorrow?” A discussion follows the film. Free. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. Chess club opens to children, teens Jan. 12. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Chess club for children and teens. Beginning, intermediate and advanced players welcome. Bring a set or borrow the library’s. (503) 988-5394. North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

Shelly Caldwell’s mixed media “Lonely Road” is part of an exhibit at Guardino Gallery.

Judy Biesanz’s “Lost & Found 4,” an oil painting, can be seen at Guardino Gallery. January 2013 The Hollywood Star News 15

Artist to show how to Program to explore hip-hop culture make snow globes Jan. 23. 6-7:30 p.m. Walidah Imarisha, adjunct professor at Jan. 12. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artist Addie Boswell will lead a Portland State University, will lead a conversation explor- class in making snow globes from recycled jars, greenery, ing hip-hop’s musical and cultural odyssey. (503) 988-5394. beads, figurines and confetti. Bring a tiny toy or treasure North Portland library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. to place inside, if desired. (503) 988-5394. North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St. Trip planned to Oregon Garden, quilt fest Brandon Carmody plans performance Jan. 26. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Van trip to Oregon Quilt Festival Jan. 13. 5 p.m. Pianist and songwriter Brandon Carmody and Oregon Garden in Silverton, with lunch. Cost $28 performs. Free. Music Millennium, 32nd Avenue and East includes admission. Information: Portland Parks & Recre- Burnside Street. ation Bureau (503) 823-2525. Pickup at Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Learn games for brain health Jan. 14. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn to improve the health of your Madison High plans book sale brain with four steps. Discuss brain games and why they Jan. 26. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continues Jan. 27. 11 a.m. to 3 work. Free. Sign up for “Stay Sharp with Brain Games” p.m. Madison High School book sale, including all genres, at (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. children’s books and DVDs. Proceeds will pay for new 40th Ave. school library books. For information or to donate books: (503) 916-5220. Madison High School cafeteria, 2735 N.E. Meatballs to 82nd Ave. support community center Jan. 14. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dine out today and 20 percent Toastmasters to give of proceeds will be donated to Northeast Community impromptu talks Center by owner Adam Berger of 24th & Meatballs, 2329 Jan. 26. 9-10:30 a.m. The Columbia Center Toastmasters N.E. Glisan St. will have a table topics meeting. Each member will be Tai Chi classes are offered by Ala Carte Fitness. given a subject for a one or two-minute impromptu talk. Library to host ‘Winter Music Magic’ Guests may observe. Information: David at (503) 724- Jan. 15. 11:15 a.m. to noon. Cinda Tilgner will take children 4156. Rose City Park United Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. and their adults into “Winter Music Magic” with fruit Alameda, a block south of Sandy Boulevard. shakers, rhythm instruments and songs about winter. Advance registration required by calling (503) 988-5234 Class scheduled for or going to the Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Brain Fitness Games Blvd. Jan. 28. 1:30-2:30 p.m. A group class for Brain Fitness Games to enhance memory and cognitive skills. Meet Adults, teens to join Mondays and Wednesdays for six weeks. Fee $54. Enroll creative writing class at (503) 288-8303. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. Jan. 15. 6:30-7:30 p.m. A creative writing class, for adults 40th Ave. and teens of all levels, continues Tuesdays through March 12. Explore the craft of writing poems, stories and per- Class to give lead sonal essays in a supportive community with poet and fic- poisoning protections tion writer Linda Ferguson. $35 for nine classes. Register Jan. 29. 6-7:30 p.m. Learn basic information about lead for Course #393813 online at www.portlandparks.org/ or poisoning and how to protect family members from lead call (503) 916-5615. Beaumont SUN Community School, exposure. Class covers lead-safe cleaning and testing. 4043 N.E. Fremont St. Qualified participants receive a free safety kit worth more than $35. Information: www.communityenergy Los Portenos writers to mark project.org/. To register: (503)284-6827 Ext. 109 or e-mail Stafford birthday [email protected]. Community Jan. 16. 7 p.m. Los Portenos writers’ group will celebrate Energy Project, 422 N.E. Alberta St. the birthday of Oregon’s late poet laureate, William Stafford, with readings of original poetry written in Hollywood neighbors plan meeting response to his work. After readings by group members, Jan. 31. 7-8:30 p.m. Hollywood Neighborhood Associa- audience members may share their favorite Stafford tion’s quarterly general meeting includes residents work- poems. Free. Milagro Theatre, 525 S.E. Stark St. ing to maintain and enhance the neighborhood’s livability. Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Puppets to show Chinese calendar origins Ongoing Jan. 19. 3-3:45 p.m. Penny’s Puppet Productions presents the tale of the Jade Emperor who wants a way to tell Toastmasters to the passing of time. He sponsors a race, and the order in practice speech skills which the animals finish will determine the order of the Jan. 5. 9-10:30 a.m. Develop oral communication and Chinese calendar. Free. (503) 988-5370. Kenton Library, leadership skills every Saturday with Columbia Center 8226 N. Denver Ave. Toastmasters. Guests are welcome to observe. Informa- tion: David at (503) 724-4156. Rose City Park United Labyrinth walk, Methodist Church, 5830 N.E. Alameda, a block south of healing service on schedule Sandy Boulevard. Jan. 19. 4-5:45 p.m. A candlelight labyrinth walk in the Great Hall. 5:30 p.m. A contemplative service of healing TOPS supports weight loss and wholeness with music in the Taize tradition in the Jan. 8. 8:45-10 a.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) sanctuary. Free. www.westprespdx.org. (503) 287-1289. meetings are held Tuesdays. The support group is for Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 N.E. Hancock St. men and women. Anyone may visit to learn about the program offering weight loss information, support, weekly Help offered for Library2Go programs, fun contests, discussion and camaraderie. Mem- Jan. 19. 1-2:30 p.m. Get help using Library2Go. Bring bership fees $28 per year; chapter fees $5 per month. your e-book reader and any other equipment needed to Information: (503) 287-0731 or (503) 282-8085. download or transfer to your device such as laptop and cord for NOOK, Sony Reader, etc. Free. (503) 988-5386. Learn speech, leadership Gregory Heights library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd. with Civil Tongues Jan. 8. noon-1 p.m. Practice public speaking and leadership Two musicians to release CDs skills every Tuesday with Civil Tongues Toastmasters. Bring Jan. 21. 6 p.m. Double CD release event with guitarist- a lunch. Information: Erik Peterson at (503) 736-7385 or songwriter Chance Hayden and pianist-songwriter Nicole [email protected]. State Office Build- Berke. Free. Music Millennium, 32nd Avenue and East ing, 800 N.E. Oregon St. Burnside Street. — Janet Goetze Ryan Selby’s blown Garden club to learn glass “Ruby Double about organic fertilizers Neck” is on display Jan. 22. 7 p.m. The Metropolitan Garden Club of Portland at Guardino Gallery. will learn about organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Information: president Ruth Hoard at [email protected]. The Subud Center, 3185 N.E. Regents Dr. 16 The Hollywood Star News January 2013

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Did you celebrate Christmas a little too calorically? Would you walk the weight gain off if it weren’t for the rain? Then come to the Northeast Community Center (NECC) and exercise with friends and helpful instructors. Buy a three-month membership and get one month free plus one hour of personal training, a $100 value, to get you started on those New Year’s resolutions. New members will be entered in a drawing to win an additional ten hours of personal training, worth $750. In addition, when a current member brings in a new member, the current member will receive one month free. Chase Szucs, NECC fitness and program coordinator, says that more than 80 fitness classes are available each week to accommodate busy schedules and fitness needs. Those free-to- member classes include circuit training, yoga and Pilates. While you’re exercising, your child can enjoy the NECC’s cheerful, well-staffed and free childcare center. The NECC takes pride in its year-round commitment to health and wellness and makes joining easy with no joining fee. The NECC’s new aquatics supervisor, Marlon Rodriguez, had updated the Swim Club, a developmental youth program for ages 5 to 17 who want to get a good workout, make new friends and compete in summer swim meets. To take part, kids need to have a general understanding of basic swim strokes, including freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Participants will learn the butterfly stroke, competitive dive starts and flip turns in the warm, recently re-grouted pool. Call the NECC for details. Mark your calendars now for a future treat at two local restaurants; the events will help raise funds for the NECC. On January 7, dine at Tabla Restaurant, 200 N.E. 28th Ave. On January 14, eat lunch or dinner at 24 Meatballs at Northeast 24th Avenue and Glisan Street. Adam Berger, owner of both restaurants, has offered to donate 10 percent of his proceeds on those days to the NECC. You can have delicious food and help the NECC at the same time. Children take part in the Northeast Community Center’s Swim Club. — Photo courtesy For more information: Visit www.necommunitycenter.org, stop by the Northeast Com- Northeast Community Center munity Center at 1630 N.E. 38th Avenue or call (503) 284-3377.

Thanks for a great 2012 and Happy New Year. Let’s make 2013 a real success. StarThe HollywoodH News In Northeast and North Portland, we all work together. Businesses support the community, and the community supports businesses. That’s why it works so well. The companies and organizations listed on this page, along with the Hollywood Star, would like to thank you for continued support. We know 2013 will be a successful year, and we understand that it couldn’t be so without your help and contributions. Happy New Year! C & K Construction and Remodeling, LLC When you want the best • Kitchen Remodeling Lloyd Martindale • Custom Bathrooms ccb# 152994 • Tile • Design Services (503) 730-4678 [email protected] • www.ckcustomremodeling.com Mariah Linden Certified Aesthetician A big shout out to the hard-working Nail Technician ohl# 10112576 volunteers in Portland’s finest Thank you for your business this year. Business District Associations: 42nd Avenue Business Association Look for our Grand Opening in April 82nd Avenue Business Association Alberta Main Street/Friends of Last Thursday Fremont Veterinary Clinic at the new location! Beaumont Business Association New services: Dermafrac, Teeth Whitening, Belmont Area Business Association Division Clinton Business Association 5055 NE Fremont Microderm Abrasion and more. Hawthorne Boulevard Business Association zannabellasalon.com • 503-718-1706 Historic Mississippi Business Association 503-282-0991 Montavilla East Tabor Business Association [email protected] NE Broadway Business Association www.fremontvet.com Overlook Village Business Association Williams Vancouver Business Association R. Preston Ross, DVM • Dale F. Siefert, DVM All the best in 2013 from BAM, Business Association Management Wendy E. Johnson, DVM • Lea J. Reis, DVM www.bampdx.com Constance N. White, DVM • Yvonne Roberts, DVM 18 The Hollywood Star News January 2013 HStar Briefs School foundation seeks house for party Hollywood The Grant High School Foundation is looking for people to host a house party that will raise funds to fill the school’s budget holes. The party is planned for April 20, said Dana Austin Griggs, a foundation board member. If you don’t have a house but you have a check, Griggs said, you may send that to the Theatre to Grant High School Foundation, 2245 N.E. 36th Ave., Portland 97212. House party volunteers may e-mail Griggs at [email protected] or call (503) 793- 0782. “The Foundation directly raises money for teachers,” Griggs said. “With budget cuts, it’s gain marquee really important that we have your support.” It’s a marquee day for the historic Hollywood Theatre, thanks to a successful fund-raising campaign to recreate the original 1926 illuminated sign, said executive director Doug Whyte. Through Kickstarter, an online donation site, 1,102 donors pledged $73,126 for a new sign at the theater, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. This is in addition to $51,422 raised through grants, business contributions and other donations, for a total of $124,548, Whyte said. Production of the marquee will begin soon, he said, with a goal of mounting it on the theater next summer. The neon sign will follow other improvements, including new seats, a new main screen and a sound system installed last summer in the not-for-profit theater, which has a mission to entertain, inspire and educate through the art of film. In thanking the donors, Whyte said, “The new marquee will be a wonderful addition to the community and will help the theatre recapture its former glory as a cultural icon in Port- land.” Contributors, Whyte said, include Meyer Memorial Trust, Kinsman Foundation, Holly- wood Boosters Business Association, Popina Swimwear, Barran Liebman law firm, Whole Foods Market, The Faerie Godmother Family Fund, Hollywood Neighborhood Association, Burnside Brewing, Pacific Power, The Naga Center, Leatherman, Planet Argon, Maloy’s Jew- elry Workshop, and Laurelwood Brewery. January 2013 The Hollywood Star News 19 HStar Briefs Are you a future Grant graduates book groupie? salute supporters By Heidi Hoogstra, clerk, Hollywood Library The Grant High School 2012 Graduation All-Night Party appreciates the support from the following community businesses, associations and organizations: I say “groupie” rather than “book-group attendee” because that’s what the regulars are: AAA Oregon groupies. Every Multnomah County Library location has at least one book group, and several Alameda Brewhouse have more than one. When library staff who have been facilitators retire, they tend to continue Alameda Elementary School PTA on as a volunteer facilitators. We’re that hooked. Alameda Neighborhood Association Here at Hollywood library, we have three book groups; and each is designed to appeal to a different demographic, though some folks attend all three. Some books are chosen by facilita- Beaumont Middle School PTA tors, but most are voted on by regular book groupies in April or May. Pageturners is supported Du’s Grill by a generous grant from the Friends of the Library. Elmer’s Sanitary Service Nonfiction Pageturners. Meets second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Some favorite Family Medical Group NE nonfiction authors, such as Timothy Egan make an appearance year after year. We’ll read Fremont Veterinary Clinic Egan’s The Worst Hard Time in April. Coming up are some classics: My Journey To Lhasa by Grant High School Booster Club Alexandra David-Neel in February; and The Log from the Sea of Cortez by John Steinbeck Grant High School PTA in March. Prize winners often make the list, as this discerning group wants to be sure to read Grant Park Neighborhood Association some good books. If you like to read history, science or memoirs, you might want to visit this group. As the flyer says, “Good books, good people, an interested mind, a desire to share, a Historic Irvington Community Association willingness to listen--come join us, we’d love to have you.” Hollywood West Fred Meyer Classics Pageturners. Meets third Sunday of each month, 2-4 p.m. While other groups Ice Chalet at Lloyd Center tend to meet for an hour to an hour and a quarter, this one meets for two hours, the better to Laurelhurst Market Restaurant & Butcher Shop delve into the depth and the breadth of those classics. Sometimes you need extra time just to Laurelwood Public House & Brewery figure out what’s going on, and then to suss out the literary themes and messages, not to men- Legacy Emanuel Hospital Medical Center tion reflect on the meanings of life found in the books. Classics groupies tend to bring diverse Lloyd Center Mall talents to the group. Some folks like to bring information about historical background; oth- The Mattress Lot ers like to dig into the metaphors. Feeling a bit harried for time after the holidays? Read The My Cahn Great Gatsby for January’s group. It’s short, but read carefully. There’s more going on there than the surface reveals. Oaks Park Association Pageturners. Meets third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. As this is not a specialty The Old Spaghetti Factory Pageturners, we tend not to know how to refer to it. Some might say “fiction” but several Oregon Screen Impressions nonfiction titles tend to make our list each year, as well as several classics, along with contem- Oya No Kai porary titles you might expect to make the list. We are all excited about the author for this Papa Murphy’s on Fremont year’s Everybody Reads: Sherman Alexie. Here at Hollywood, we are reading his book Ten Por Que No? Taqueria Little Indians for the February event. (Some libraries are reading The Absolutely True Diary Rose City Park Neighborhood Association of a Part-Time Indian.) Groupies generally found last year’s Everybody Reads book slightly Dr. Linda Ross, Laurelhurst Veterinary Hospital lacking, but were intrigued by Heidi Durrow’s inspiration, Nella Larsen. The group is reading Larsen’s short novels Quicksand and Passing in March. Not only can you read good books Twisted Yarn Shop and have absorbing and sometimes profound conversations, but you really do get to meet your University of Oregon Bookstore neighbors, as our flyers say. Lasting friendships have formed out of book group connections. Thanks for your generous contributions to our drug- and alcohol-free, all-night celebration and to the volunteers whose time and talents make the event possible. We also appreciate the generous donations by individuals and families.

— Janet Goetze

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Dr. Thomas O. Flath, who spent 35 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology in the care Associates in 2011, becoming the largest private medical practice in the state. With that Portland area, has retired. merger, Flath was among physicians he first trained and practiced with many years ago. “I have a fishing boat that’s been in storage for more than six years,” he said; one of his Dr. Daniel Schrinsky, the chief medical officer at Women’s Healthcare Associates, com- first acts in retirement will be using it. pleted his specialty training at OHSU with Firth. Flath, a board-certified ob/gyn, also worked in ultrasound and infertility. He obtained his “It has been an honor to share this part of our career,” Schrinsky said. “The women’s medical degree from the University of Iowa in 1973 and completed his residency at Oregon health care community is losing a very valuable and distinguished member.” Health & Science University. In 1977, he joined the Portland Women’s Clinic, which merged “My plan,” Firth said, “is to focus my attention on my family and to continue to stay ac- with the Lloyd Center Women’s Clinic in 1991. Two years later, it became Women’s Clinic tive in our community by volunteering. But first I’ll do nothing. And then figure out exactly P.C. The Women’s Clinic and the Women’s Health Center of Oregon joined Women’s Health- what’s next. But I don’t see a rocking chair in my future any time soon.”

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Every New Year, humans yak about making a bunch of resolutions — lose weight, exercise more and eat healthy food for the next 365 days. Humans join a gym to work out and drop the pounds they gained over the holidays. Maybe they drank too many beers with their chips and dip. Then there’s Christmas cookies. Yum-my. Humans could save some money and have just as much fun (and less stress) by walking their dogs more often. How about adding an extra 10-15 min- utes to your daily walk? Walk as fast as you can. We dogs can keep up, especially when it’s cold outside. I checked out the Northeast Community Center (NECC), located at 1630 N.E. 38th Ave., to see what all the fuss is about gym equipment. I met the interim executive director, a nice lady named Nancy Elwood, who told me the NECC has been around since 1925. Cuz of money woes, the NECC (originally the Northeast Fam- ily YMCA) almost closed down in 2005 but Hollywood neighbors fought hard to keep it, and volunteers helped. Now the NECC is open seven days a week. You can check out its hours and classes on line at www.necommunitycenter.org or by calling (503) 284-3377. The NECC has a swimming pool and offers lots of classes. Maybe they’ll ask me to teach the Zumba class since I’m the master of the happy dance. My tall human condo neighbor Erik loves to play basketball with his buddies at the NECC. Don’t tell his wife Rachel, but he often stops by Starbucks on the corner of Northeast Broadway and 39th Avenue for a triple espresso drink after working out at the NECC. He’s a good guy and a good friend of my owner, Ben. No slouch, Ben works out at 24-Hour Fitness, also located in the Hollywood neighborhood. So, get fit and stay fit in 2013. Hollywood Hank is a standard Boxer who lives in the Hollywood neighborhood. Nancy Elwood, interim executive director of the Northeast Community Center, receives some love from Hollywood Hank. — Photo by Judy Nelson Tax Time Confused About Taxes? is Just Around the Get More Than An Accurate Tax Return With nity 1986 Business & Corner Tax Service, LLC [email protected] Since 1986 Able , Get More Than An Accurate Tax Return Mary Wohler, LTC & Owner ces Get More Than An Accurate Tax Return With Introducing: Dennis Pohrman, LTP ing nity 1986 ➢ Full Tax Services ? Full tax services cial Business & 503-460-3919 ➢ Electronic Filing ? Electronic Filing ➢ Tax & Financial 1777 N.E. 39th Ave. Get More Than An Accurate Tax Return WithTax Service, LLC ? Planning Tax & Financial Portland, Oregon 97212-5322 nity Since 1986 Planning , www.abletaxllc.com 1986 AbleBusiness & BusinessMary & Wohler, TaxTax Service, Service,LTC & Owner LLC LLC ces Since 1986 Introducing: DennisSince Pohrman, 1986 LTP Able , ing ? Mary Wohler, LTC & Owner cial Mary Wohler,Full tax services LTC & Owner503-460-3919ces Introducing:? Dennis Dennis Pohrman, Pohrman, LTP LTP Electronic Filing 1777 N.E.ing 39th Ave. ? 503-460-3919 ? Full tax services Tax & Financial503-460-3919Portland, Oregoncial 97212-5322 1777? NE Cesar EPlanning Chavez Blvd (39th Ave)• Portland, Oregon 97212-5322 Electronic Filing 1777www.abletaxllc.com N.E. 39th Ave.www.abletaxllc.com (503) 282-9392 ? Tax & Financial Portland, Oregon 97212-5322 Planning www.abletaxllc.com January 2013 The Hollywood Star News 27 At Your Service H At Your Service H At Your Service

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