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H PUBLISHED IN NORTHEAST PORTLAND SINCE 1984 H STAR PUBLISHING INC. STAR THE HOLLYWOOD HONORING VETS A new flag will fly in Hollywood to honor neighborhood veterans. PAGE 13 H SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH METROPOLITANNEWS PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS H NOVEMBER 2020 H VOLUME 38, NUMBER 05 H StarH POETRY IN MOTION Belise Nishimwe takes first in ‘Engage in Change’ community art show. PAGE 6 Sustaining in SABIN STREETWISE Barb Hughes visits the business district in the Sabin neighborhood and meets GOOD GARDENS Ariadne garden in Sabin is part Elise Schumock, serving thirsty customers at the Rose City Book Pub on Fremont. PAGE 10 of state’s sustainable agriculture land trust. PAGE 12 A NEW KALEAFA Medical dispensary chain HIP TO BE SQUARE Twin buildings proposed opens new, sixth store in Northeast Portland. PAGE 14 for Oregon Square superblock in Lloyd District. PAGE 7 PANTRY PRIDE James and Colise Johnson have run SPECIAL DELIVERY Beaumont neighbor ALBERTA ALTRUISM Mimosa Studios will donate a food bank from their front porch for 21 years. PAGE 11 launches emission-free delivery service. PAGE 14 to Raphael House during holiday season. PAGE 15 97208 SIGNATURE GRAPHICS SIGNATURE PORTLAND, OREGON 97213 OREGON PORTLAND, PORTLAND, OR PORTLAND, PAID 2000 N.E. 42ND AVENUE PMB 142 PMB AVENUE 42ND N.E. 2000 U.S. POSTAGE U.S. NORTH AND NORTHEAST METRO NEIGHBORHOODS METRO NORTHEAST AND NORTH STANDARD NEWS STAR HOLLYWOOD THE PRESORTED H 2 THE STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS NOVEMBER 2020 HSTAR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PLAN FOR GRANT SOFTBALL The Hollywood Star News FIELD TO GET CITY HEARING Published monthly in Northeast Portland. A plan to improve Grant High School’s Mailing Address upper fields is expected to have a city 2000 N.E. 42nd Ave. PMB 142 land-use hearing in January, although a Portland, OR 97213 specific date hasn’t been set, said David Phone 503-282-9392 Mayne, a spokesman for Portland Public Schools modernization projects. Mary DeHart Owner and Publisher The field configurations were [email protected] outlined in an online presentation on September 30 with project designers Mary Ann Seeger from Bora Architects. The plan includes Administrative Assistant a regulation softball field on a turf field [email protected] by the school at 2245 N.E. 36th Ave. A BY JANET GOETZE goal of the project is to provide space for [email protected] Jane Cullinan Advertising Executive women’s softball, which has been played [email protected] at Wilshire Park in recent years. “night sky” compliant to shine only on For both softball and baseball games, the field, the designers said. Fencing, and Phill Colombo Development Reporter the upper field would have lights to landscaping are also part of the plan. [email protected] An alternate master plan for Grant High School’s upper extend play and provide safety for The land-use hearing is necessary because fields has been proposed in two phases. (Bora Architects) Janet Goetze Community Reporter students and community members using the property ownership is split between [email protected] the facility. The LED lights would be the school district and the Portland Parks and Recreation Bureau, so the site has two different land-use designations. Barb Hughes Feature Writer The upper fields plan is the result [email protected] of several years of planning for sports activities at Grant, which has limited field Lisa Lakes Feature Writer space. It is the only 6A school in the state [email protected] that can’t host home games because of a lack of lighting. Nancy Varekamp Feature Writer Some Grant sports use the Grant [email protected] Park Bowl next door, which belongs Jane Perkins Contributing Photographer to the Park Bureau. Early high school improvement planning included the Lisa Chiba Perkins Graphic Designer Grant Bowl, but funding isn’t available [email protected] for that site. The Upper Fields Project is being funded out of the 2012 School Ted Perkins Managing Editor PLAN/DESIGN/BUILD Building Improvement Bond. To see and Digital Media Coordinator plans, Google: “Grant athletics upper [email protected] fields project.” Information is available 4300 NE FREMONT #130 2020 Copyright Star Publishing Inc. by emailing schoolmodernization@pps. 503.245.0685 net or calling 503-916-2222. 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Here are just a few of the many fine merchants who support our district: ACTIVITIES • Carkner’s Vision • Sam’s Billiards • Bold Move • Dr. May Chang, DDS • The Human Bean • Eilers Dental • Hollywood Theater RETAIL and Concessions • Hearing Resources Audiology • 42nd Street Station • Hollywood Senior Center and Antique Alley • Hollywood • In Search of an Exit • A-Boy Chiropractic Center Escape Room • Crooked House Books • Paulsens Pharmacy • Northeast • Grocery Outlet Community Center • Portland Clinic • Himilayan Gifts and Candies • St. Michaels • Portland Dental Center • Hollywood Farmers Market • The Wiggle Room • Portland Urgent Care • Just 4 Kids • U.S. World Class • Providence • Moments Have You Taekwondo Health Services • Popina • Vive Fitness • Renew Chiropractic • Ragan’s Boutique • Rite Aid • Settlemier’s Jackets FINANCIAL RESTAURANTS • Spark Art Center • Able Business and Tax • Teal Flamingo • Aunt Tillie’s • Basis Point • The Hobby Smith • Black Rock Coffee Bar • Country Financial • The Postal Station • Northwest Investment • Fleur di Lis Bakery • U.S. Bank • Gado Gado SERVICES • Umpqua Bank • Hot Lips Pizza • Alameda Realty • Laurelwood Brewery • Escapade Salon MEDICAL • Nectar Café • Casteel and Carson • Broadway Medical • Sizzle Pie • Township Properties Now is the time to join the Hollywood Boosters! 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OF NOVEMBER NOV. 10 WE SUPPORT H HOLLYWOOD CLEAN+SAFE BOOSTERS H PROGRAM H 4 THE STAR NEWS WWW.STAR-NEWS.INFO: SERVING NORTHEAST AND NORTH PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOODS NOVEMBER 2020 HSTAR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ALLIANCE PLANS WORK is available at www.safestreetspdx. “With the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor TO INCREASE HOUSING public space provides a crucial venue for The Interfaith Alliance on Poverty will businesses that want to reopen, while be working with other organizations to ensuring the safety of their employees increase alternative shelters and villages and customers,” said Chris Warner, “to ensure a safe and decent place for transportation bureau director. “We everyone to rest, secure their belongings encourage Portlanders to support these and find community.” businesses and work with us to provide The alliance of 14 faith congregations, safe operations this winter.” already working with 15 allies in the The bureau will continue to gather Metro area, agreed at its October meeting comments from businesses and to develop an advocacy strategy and community members through the winter messages for dealing with issues around before deciding whether to extend the homelessness and low-cost housing. program beyond March. The bureau will The plan includes making also continue to evaluate the potential as recommendations on Portland’s Shelter a permanent program.