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M AY SOUTHEAST EXAMINER 2019 southeastexaminer.com “Your Neighborhood News Source” Vol 30 No 5 Portland, OR City Budget Cuts Hits PP&R Hard

By Don MacGillivray in April, the mayor will release his final budget in early May. Portland’s parks budget is the 6th The City of Portland held a large largest among the hundred biggest cities Town-Hall Meeting April 2 to review and in America and it figures out to be $223 per resident. To maintain our world-class regon discuss the forthcoming City Budget at position with the demands of a growing

, O the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) center in E Portland. population will not be easy. The gymnasium, which holds well over A few of the gems within our parks

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rchives just two or three minutes. Arboretum; Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge;

A Every year the city is forced to and the Chinese and Japanese Gardens.

ity make budget cuts and every year, when The largest share of budget cuts

C Reservoir 1 looking south in 1894 especially deep budget cuts are suggested, will be within the staff of the Recreation hundreds of citizens attend to express Department. It is suggested that seventy their unhappiness with the loss of favorite full and part-time positions will be cut. Notes from the Mt. Tabor programs. Parks has used many temporary workers The hearing was about the entire until recently when they were required budget, but Portland’s Parks and Recreation to replace them with permanent union Reservoir History Project Department (PPR) got most of the attention. employees at a cost of over $4 million. Described as “shocking, devastating, unjust Many people believe that Parks and By Stephanie Stewart bor’s historic reservoirs have played in our and inequitable,” the cuts were significant Recreation deserves to be fully-funded so system. and many impacted vulnerable citizens and that these services and their employees Four volunteers, along with a handful The volunteers rediscovered materials their neighborhoods. should not lose living wage jobs. of Water Bureau employees and historians and stories worth repeating; imagine feats of PPR is facing the biggest cuts of Parks suggests that one of their major from Historical Research Associates, are strength (reinforced concrete) and marvels recent years. There is a potential $6.3 swimming pools be closed. Columbia Pool creating a series of educational signs for Mt. of engineering (gravity-fed for 25 miles?). million funding shortfall for fiscal year in N Portland has an attendance of 58,000 Tabor park. I am one of the volunteers on the team, 2019-2020 – about four percent of its people and has provided swimming lesson The signs offer visitors a chance to and here is a peek at what we’ve found. budget. Two thirds of the budget is fixed to 2,600 children and adults. Its neighbors learn more about our unparalleled, Bull Run costs so the remainder, much of which say that it is a major asset to the area where River drinking water and the role Mt. Ta- turn to page 4 is in Recreation, must take the brunt of many middle to lower income residents decrease. and people of color live. All bureaus were asked to reduce their Parks retorts that the pool will need budgets by one percent in spite of the fact $2 million in repairs very soon and they Exploratory Affordable Housing that the city is experiencing generally high don’t have the money for the repairs. The revenues, so the public did not understand neighbors have created a Save Columbia Program the need for such extreme cuts. Pool page on Facebook. The total budget for the City of It has been ten years since the By Nancy Tannler Portland is $3.85 billion. The total City expiration of the last maintenance bond Portland is not the only city in of Portland General Fund budget is $621 levy for Portland Parks and Recreation. America in dire need of affordable housing. million and the Parks Bureau budget is Sellwood Community Center will In the past, big cities had “ghettos” as a $285 million. After the budget hearings turn to page 22 place where people with marginal income could afford to live, but gentrification has displaced these residents pushing them either to the outskirts of the city or even SE Updates into houselessness. installation of materials are environmen- Planners of Portland’s future By Midge Pierce tally wasteful. “You do it once,” he says. Then when you scrape a building, you do Demolition Harms Climate Too it all over. It’s inexcusable to send building When it comes to climate change, materials to a landfill.” our ecologically-minded city is steeped in Currently, deconstruction is required contradictions. The sustainable practice of for structures built before 1917 or for des- preserving the embodied energy of exist- ignated historic resources. Mechanical de- ing homes, for instance, seems to fly in the molition is still allowed for newer homes face of proposals like the Residential Infill providing recent abatement measures Project (RIP) that incentivize tear-downs. (strengthened in recent years) are under- Not all houses can be saved, says Jor- taken. BPS NE District Liaison Nan Stark dan of Earth Advantage’s Safe & Sustain- demographics are looking for different able Site Certification. The environmen- Transit Makes Fed Hurdle solutions to this problem. They are trying tal impact of demolitions can be reduced As residents brace for another round to find ways to keep our city culturally, through deconstruction rather than me- of dodging e-scooters, navigating narrow- economically, and ethnically diverse. chanical demolition. ing streets, maneuvering around diverters, Currently an exploratory program Using heavy demolition equipment is and worrying about the carbon footprint is underway that began when Cameron a process that can release lead dust up to of buses, a highly questioned rapid transit Herrington, anti-displacement coordinator four hundred feet from construction sites, service planned along Division is moving at Living Cully, contacted Nan Stark, potentially raising lead levels in children. toward fruition. NE district liaison with the Bureau of The certification program is a partnership Some $87 million in federal funding Planning and Sustainability (BPS), to with Metro. has been approved for the Division Rapid see how the BPS could make sure the Jordan, a proponent of historic pres- Transit Project to connect Gresham to Port- new Comprehensive Plan included anti- ervation and adaptive re-use, says, if build- land, largely along traffic and construction- displacement policies. ings can not be preserved, recycling mate- choked SE Division. As a possible strategy, Herrington rials salvaged in deconstructions is the next The fifteen mile project with a total had the idea of identifying opportunities for best option. cost estimate of $175 million is intended to turn to page 23 The manufacture, transportation and turn to page 19 2 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 LE Letters to the Editor

Save the Bus Stops on SE middle of a concentration of new Division riders would have advo- Division apartment buildings. cates to demand no elimination of Portland’s City Council stops. Now they just have bureau- Regarding the so-called flogged this type of development, crats to deal with; much like hav- Bus Rapid Transit plan (BRT), an with no off-street parking, be- ing a conversation with a school $80 million federal grant is good cause it was on a bus line. Now of great white sharks. news for Tri-Met and Outer Divi- Tri-Met is going to take away the Do citizens have to go to sion bus riders as it will indeed bus stops? court to keep these stops? Elimi- improve transit efficiency on the Is anyone paying attention? nating them will barely save a four-lane portion of SE Division You can’t make this stuff up. couple of minutes. east of SE 82nd Avenue. Let’s not forget that operat- The City That Used To Work The bad idea is the poor ing this BRT on SE Division west continues to be clueless with its thinking and unworkable plan- of SE 82nd was a second choice to outdated and uncoordinated form ning intended for the two-lane operating BRT on SE Powell. Tri- of government and profound lack stretch west from SE 82nd all the Met and Metro, chasing a Federal of strong leadership. Vera Katz way to SE 10th, in which Tri-Met grant, had to scramble after their was Portland’s last good Mayor. proposes to eliminate many well- SE Powell plan blew up and now Inner Southeast residents patronized bus stops and incon- riders along inner SE Division, should contact Metro, Tri-Met venience daily riders as it careens including physically-challenged and the City Council to preserve sixty-foot articulated buses along and elderly riders, have to pay the all stops along SE Division west a narrow two-lane street. price with reduced service and in- of SE 82nd. A good example is the pro- convenience. posed elimination of the stop at If City Council members SE 32nd and Division, right in the were elected by district, inner SE Frank DiMarco Design Sparks Creative Solutions

By Midge Pierce and contextual evaluation that impact design. respects existing neighborhoods. For productive interactions Growth is inevitable but Place-making and place- between developers and neigh- ugly is not, according to partici- keeping, she says, can be compat- bors, she recommended forty-five pants in April’s Design Week ac- ible. During a rebranding kickoff, to sixty and, preferably, ninety tivities that showcased the best of PDX Main Street gave Waterleaf day windows that would allow both new and old Portland from Architects its Best New Design time for reasonable design adjust- mid-century modern to turn of Award for the Community Vision, ments. last Century landmarks. Inc. (CVI) building at 1949 Divi- Recognizing the best of Old Coinciding with deadlines sion St. Portland, The Architectural Heri- to comment on the city’s Design The event showcased Mi- tage Center’s annual Old House Overlay Zone amendments, a cer- chael Molinaro photos of vintage Tour included several SE Port- tain urgency accompanied events. Hawthorne buildings with verti- land homes – notably, the mas- DOZA, at least in theory, cally proportioned, aligned win- sive, ongoing restoration of the now includes SE’s construction- dows and classic features. Cook House, upper Belmont’s heavy corridors like Division St., Architect Laurence Qamar, so-called Christmas House, along Hawthorne and Belmont St. an apostle of both older building with a small, early 1900’s Ladd’s In practice, under the revitalization and new, sustain- Addition bungalow and a Colo- amendments, these Main Street- able planned communities, spoke nial Heights re-do. style corridors won’t qualify of the importance of “pattern A nod to mid-Century ar- for design commission reviews language” harmonious with sur- chitecture continues inside the with height thresholds of sixty- rounding buildings. AHC gallery with an exhibit of five feet or 25,000 square feet of Flint Chatto added that eclectic, Pioneer Square architect space, according to Heather Flint time-tested features such as cor- Will Martin. (A reputed SE ex- Chatto, co-founder of PDX Main nices enable attractive and eq- ample of his work is an unusual Street Design (formerly Division uitable sustainable growth that bunker shaped building on Haw- Design Initiative). is not costly. Showy, distracting thorne at 47th leased by Farmers She is seeking public sup- elements like cantilevers can be Insurance.) port for DOZA to lower design pricier than traditional forms, she Restore Oregon devoted its commission thresholds, add east- said. most recent issue of Field Notes side review boards and update An issue Flint Chatto to the Northwest’s Mid-Century community visual preference sur- praised but said few are track- movement. veys. ing is the Neighborhood Contact Coming on the heels of The affordable architectural Code Update Draft calling for April’s Design Week activities, elements she is recommending posting visible signage before the conflagration of a world heri- include street-side stepbacks, permitting. The thirty-five day tage site was an ironic and timely human scale proportions, street- recommended comment allow- wakeup that architectural and cul- width and height considerations ance, she said, is not enough to tural heritage matters.

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Metro and KINK Radio • Hawthorne/Division/Clinton holds the second annual “Paint • Lents the Town Green” litter and graffiti • Foster-Powell 3352 se belmont st cleanup events, Saturday June 1, • Mt. Scott-Arleta from 9 am-1 pm. • Brentwood-Darlington Women’s fashion boutique specializing Last year’s inaugural event • Montavilla spanned five SE neighborhoods • Mt Tabor in local and domestic made clothing cleaning up litter and graffiti in and artisan jewelry. the Lents, Foster Powell, Mt. Scott Arleta, Brentwood Dar- lington, and Hawthorne Division Clinton (Richmond, Sunnyside, HAND) neighborhoods. Over 1,000 lbs of litter was picked up, graffiti was cleaned from utility and street-sign poles, and fifteen pounds of cigarette butts were collected. This year’s event has grown with the addition of the Montavil- la and Mt. Tabor neighborhoods and the many partners and spon- sors. Sign Up to Volunteer: Go to the SOLVE website at bit. ly/2L8o7gT and pick the event Climate Action Plan By Midge Pierce able energy use, city and county pollution. Trimet recently pur- officials are exploring ways to chased ten electric buses for use Local handmade jewelry by Amaree & Reese and Kirsten Elise. Addressing climate change offset hardships faced by low in- on the westside and indicates it Vegan leather handbags, clutches and scarves by Joy Susan. is ever more urgent as weather come residents and make renew- will add another eighty electric gets weirder, polar ice sheets melt able energy more affordable. buses within the decade at a cost and fires get hotter. The cost of battery storage of $53 million. A glimmer of good news is and electricity from wind, so- Local truck maker Daimler Gifts for Mom that Portland’s carbon footprint lar, biomass and other options is recently announced a significant Open Sun-Thurs 10:30am - 6:30pm – F-Sat 10:30 - 7:30 since the 1990s has shrunk pro- likely to raise costs considerably, investment in making and inte- portionally, despite population at least in the short term. (Nucle- grating battery-powered trucks to 503.922.2084 | [email protected] | twillclothing.com increases. ar plants are banned in Oregon its fleet. Yet, vulnerable residents though nuclear power is an out- Residents can do their part living along low-lying highway of-state source for some in-state by reducing car use. “If people corridors remain at great risk power companies.) continue single use vehicle trips, from flooding and toxins like die- The goal of the Action Plan it’s only going to get harder and sel fumes. is to get emissions forty per cent harder to get around,” said Lynch. County health representa- below 1990 levels by 2030 and City policies that reduce tive Tim Lynch told a group of down eighty per cent by 2050. parking options and support alter- SE Landuse reps it will only get State legislation like House Bill natives like cycling or the return worse with higher, drier summers 2007 to reduce diesel emissions of e-scootering are designed to and warmer wetter winters. could provide significant im- discourage car use. As a result, equity and ra- provement, especially if funds are Residents and building cial justice have become drivers available to help those small busi- owners who can afford changes of the Multnomah County Cli- ness owners who are least able to are encouraged to weatherize mate Action Plan. “Fairness is a replace old, polluting trucks and buildings, install eco-roofs, plant monumental task,” Lynch said. equipment. and maintain trees, reduce the As the joint city/county Idling vehicles and buses consumption of carbon-intense plan moves toward 100% renew- are another worrisome source of food, and use LED lighting. 4 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 Reservoir history and information

from cover wild and remote territory, and so know is a dam up here (but more dense with undergrowth, that in on that another time). places, horses couldn’t pass. Yet, engineers designed and White males only? Our First Publicly Funded Reser- built a system of conduits that The construction of Reser- voir would use the force of gravity to voir 1 began during an economic When you are about three- move water downhill all the way depression. It provided much- quarters of the way up to the sum- to Portland, without requiring needed employment for fifteen mit of Mt. Tabor, on the south pumps. hundred workers, but exclusionary side, that reservoir you see there Engineer Isaac Smith sited policies in force during that era al- empty and looking neglected (it’s the first two reservoirs on Mount lowed only white males to apply currently having cracks filled), is Tabor, an extinct volcano in what for those jobs. Reservoir Number 1. was then a rural area outside the It is, in fact, the first storage city limits, because its elevation What are those castle-looking facility built for that exceptionally (636 feet at peak) would cre- buildings, anyway? clean water channeled into town ate enough gravity pressure to The oval, turret-like build- from the Bull Run watershed as continue pushing water on from ings are called gatehouses, be- part of the new municipal water here, through pipes under the Wil- cause they sit atop the gate valves system conceived by Portland in lamette, and then up hill again to that control the flow of water into the late 1880s. Washington Park. and out of each reservoir. They are Pruning & Shaping Access to clean water has This gravity-fed system done in a Romanesque architectur- Removal/Stump Grinding always been one of the natural was no accident. The design was al style because it was considered resources that have drawn people prized for its cost-effectiveness, beautiful. Aborist Reports to this region, but as white settlers its low consumption of electricity, The reservoirs on Mt. Ta- CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE! established a city, and as that city and its sustainability – all features bor could have been just the facts; grew, the primary water sources of worth fighting for still today. nothing pretty. Instead, a lovely Tom Burke, owner, has 35 years of fast the Willamette River and neigh- dependable and professional service. promenade encircles each, as does borhood creeks, became badly Did you know that’s a dam? the ornamental wrought iron fence 503.771.4061 polluted. Standing on the south side work. [email protected] In the late 1800s contami- of Reservoir 1, that expanse of On one end of Reservoir 1, treemastertreeservice.com nated drinking water, laced with lawn you find yourself on, be- a little fountain used to offer free sewage, domesticated animal tween the reservoir and the stairs and much needed refreshment for Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CCB#159995 waste, and industrial runoff, led to down to Lincoln St., is the top of those that made the long trek all The universe is full of magical things patiently outbreaks of typhus and cholera. a hundred-foot thick concrete and the way from town. Though no waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Demand for a publicly managed, earthen dam. longer functional, it is a sweet re- clean water system mounted. This dam forms the south minder of those early days of the Eden Philipotts For its new water source, face of the reservoir, which is oth- park and the reservoirs. Portland chose the Bull Run River, erwise nestled into the landscape These reservoirs were al- located in a pristine forested wa- of a natural ravine. ways intended to provide a pleas- tershed roughly twenty-five miles Here’s something: this is ant excursion for visitors, includ- east of here. The watershed was not the only dam you likely don’t ing you.

Richmond Spring Clean-Up Saturday, May 18 • 9 am – 1 pm Central Christian Church, 1844 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd

Fees $15 - $25 Work on Reservoir 1 in 1894 ACCEPTING: Non-curbside recyclables, waste (loose debris must be bagged), electronics, scrap metal, scrap lumber, Styrofoam, etc. NO hazardous material, paint, sod, concrete, yard debris, AC units NO construction, asbestos, remodeling/demolition materials U-PRICE IT RUMMAGE & PLANT SALE Bring re-useable items for Sale - No items accepted after 12 noon NO couches, armchairs, mattresses, chemicals, building materials We reserve discretion to refuse items TOOL & KNIFE SHARPENING

Richmond Ready – Pick-up pre-ordered water storage containers & free 2-bucket emergency toilet system (while supplies last). Order containers at: richmondready628.wixsite.com/rr2019 [email protected] or call 503-206-6529 for more info. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 5 NN Neighborhood Notes HAND By Jill Riebesehl & We could say with spring for sure comes change, or in human terms, at least planning for change. We are looking forward to our annual meeting, which will give us a chance to talk what we’ve been up to, hear Little et Cie what people are talking about, what’s new in the hood and what we think is coming next. C U R AT E D D E S I G N We just recently heard from two city bureaus about plans that will affect our neighborhood, and we anticipate more activity along Division St. Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is drawing TWO OF 100+ VENDORS, 26,000 SF up changes to rules for documenting, designating and protecting historic resources. Several code changes ANTIQUES, GARDEN & would affect the historic district of Ladd’s Addition, a large chunk of our neighborhood. Briefly, involved UNIQUE HOME DECOR would be garage demolitions, minor alterations, increased allowances for adaptive reuse, building relocation and quicker response to alterations and new construction. The HAND board will be providing written input on code changes this month. Breakfast or Lunch We also heard from the development commission, now called Prosper Portland. We were briefed on at Monti’s Café the bureau’s budget and planning schedule that will be given to the City Council in May and we heard draft plans for the ODOT blocks the city now owns. They lie just north of the Hawthorne Bridge, adjacent to the I-5 freeway. The proposed use is industrial and could include buildings as tall as nine stories. Mentioned during that presentation was that OMSI is also busy at work on ideas for its property. In planning for our May 21 annual meeting, we followed up on Prosper Portland’s general report and invited OMSI to talk with us about ongoing development ideas for its property, which lies between the river and Front Ave. Included may even be rerouting Front Ave. itself. Spring Home We are looking forward at the meeting to hear what St. Philip Neri is thinking about doing. In partnership with Catholic Charities, the parish is considering whether the campus at SE 16th Ave. and Division could provide affordable rental housing alongside continuing parish use. The project is in the conceptual phase so & Garden Show the design parameters and the community members to be served are still under discussion. We welcome all our neighbors to HAND’s annual meeting. We will gather in Carvlin Hall on the St. April 5th to June 9th Philip Neri campus at 7 pm. May 21. In addition to presentations, there will be refreshments and discussions about our neighborhood, plus a formal meeting to elect board members.

Richmond By Allen Field

Richmond Neighborhood Association held its April meeting on at Waverly Heights Church at SE 33rd and Woodward St. Meetings are held the second Monday of the month in church basement (enter from the east-side door). The meeting started off with discussion about nine board members having stepped down leaving three onticello remaining members who confirmed they are still on the Board and will continue the Spring Cleanup, Graffiti MANTIQUE MARKETPLACE and Litter Clean Up, and other RNA projects. The Bylaws set no minimum number of board members, but a voting quorum is five board members which will be met after the May 13 election. 8600 SE STARK STREET There was discussion about frustration with management of the RNA listserve with posts and replies PORTLAND • OREGON

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6 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 CN Community News Montavilla Farmer’s Market opens SE Portland Sunday Parkways is May 19 You are invited to Montavilla Farmers Market (MFM) as they kick off their 13th season on Sunday May 5. There’s fresh local produce, baked goods, sustainably raised meats and eggs, flowers, plant starts, and specialty foods. MFM is open every Sunday, 10 am-2 pm through October 27, and once a month from November to February. It is located on the gravel lot on the 7700 block of SE Stark St. across from Mr. Plywood This year marks the start of Nutrition at the Market, with monthly lectures from local nutritionists that highlight the healing properties of market foods, healthy eating styles and delicious recipes. There’s live music, face painting, and produce tastings too. Thanks to Mr. Plywood, Montavilla East Tabor Business Association, and caring individual donors, this season we will be able to match EBT/SNAP cards dollar for dollar (up to $10) through our Everybody Eats program. The Market has matched over $60,000 during the last few years, helping neighbors to have access to high quality, local food. Many of the farmers there accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers as well. Montavilla Farmers Market began in 2007 when a group of visionary residents and business owners banded together to bring fresh, local food to our vibrant Montavilla community. What started with Are you ready for the first event of the year? The first Sunday Parkways will be in SE on May 19 an eleven week season with seventeen vendors has grown into a ten from 11 am-4 pm with a seven mile loop. Enjoy the ride and cruise inner SE Portland enjoying a delicious month season with up to forty-five vendors. Bring your kids, friends, dose of summer time magic. This route explores the neighborhood greenways of Ankeny, Clinton, Lincoln, and well-behaved dogs (on leashes). See montavillamarket.org. Salmon, Taylor streets and more. There will be stops along the way to dance, grab a bite to eat and learn something new. Recycling tips for May Parks on the Route include: Laurelhurst Park; Ivon Park; Colonel Summers Park and Sewallcrest Park. By Bonita Davis, Master do you know? Activities Available: Live Music (Carroll Rauum Swing Orchestra, Jordan, DJ Prashant): Four Park Recycler and SE Resident Together, we teased out Marketplaces: Circus Cascadia: Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest): Sparkle Movement & Recently, I had the pleasure ways information becomes incor- DJ Doc Rock and Zumba. of meeting a group of residents rect: guessing or assuming what Sunday Parkways is a series of free community events opening the city’s largest public space – its from an apartment complex for a can be recycled; looking for the streets – for people to walk, bike, roll and discover active transportation. Residents and visitors say they recycling refresher session. They chasing arrow triangle on a con- come to enjoy the traffic-free streets connecting parks and schools filled with activities, music and vendors. wanted to learn how to improve tainer rather than the shape and It’s safe, family-friendly and a good way to meet neighbors. For information, including route maps, their recycling. Enjoying pizza at size; and seeing the manufactur- visit PortlandSundayParkways.org or call 503.823.7599. the same time made it even more er’s claim that packaging is recy- fun. clable even when it isn’t. AirBnB Hosts Partner with Local Businesses We began with a display Then there’s following re- By Ann Kopel of what materials are accepted cycling guidelines of a city that Mercy Corps curbside: paper, cardboard, plas- is not Portland; confusing usable The Story of the Tōv Northwest.”I tics by size and shape, clean foil with recyclable; or just putting Coffee Bus thought about and metal cans, cartons that hold things in recycling and hoping it Tōv is a Hebrew word that doing a coffee milk, soy milk, etc., coffee cups, is recyclable. describes perfection and serves as cart, but I saw cardboard food containers that Some took the cue from an umbrella for everything that is someone who go in the refrigerator or freezer, looking into the roll cart or bin good. The word also describes the had a coffee pizza boxes and glass on the side. and following what others do. coffee that Joe Nazir serves in the cart that wasn’t Immediately there was curi- None of us like to hear that red double decker British bus that very successful osity about what stays out: plas- something we thought was recy- sits on the corner of SE 32nd Ave during winter. tic bags, clamshells, to-go coffee clable, isn’t, but it is best to throw and Hawthorne Blvd. behind a I envisioned cups, cardboard food contain- it out, rather than contaminate the small food cart pod. a place warm, From l. to r. Lee Lancaster, Joe Nazir, Ann Kopel ers that go in the refrigerator or collection of other materials. Although Nazir graduated dry, and cozy freezer, plastic lids and caps, etc. After about an hour, and with a degree in engineering, he all year. His business is now such a There were questions about lots of laughs and sighs, we had has been steeped in the love of “By luck, I found this bus in success that he has five part-time where to take items that aren’t curbside recycling down. coffee since 2005 when he landed San Diego and I applied for a loan employees and has repaid the part of the Curbsider program Fact checking is the bottom his first barista job. from Mercy Corps to buy it and loan in full. such as batteries, light bulbs, Sty- line. Start with good information. Thinking it would be bring it to Portland.” Joe Nazir says ninety rofoam, etc. In Portland we have a great fact temporary until he found work The application process percent of his business comes The session uncovered that finder, the Curbsider Hotline or as an engineer, he found that he was arduous and the competition from tourists and many AirBnB it is easy to have incorrect infor- on-line Curbsider printed version. loved the art of making a delicious fierce, but Nazir’s enthusiasm businesses in the neighborhood mation about recycling. Many In just minutes you can be on the cup of coffee. and work ethic had apparently not only recommend him, but buy didn’t remember the brochure path to recycling right. He eventually worked at impressed people, because he gift certificates for their guests. they got from the hauler or prop- The Curbsider Hotline is at Starbucks where he learned a was granted their maximum loan My husband and I opened an erty manager at the time of move 503.823.7202. Find the Curbsider lot about customer service, but amount. AirBnB about the same time that in. online print edition at Portland became disappointed when that He then transformed the Nazir opened Tōv, and we send The question became: How Oregon.gov. company began to prize profit bus into the cozy space he had every guest we have there with over product. dreamed of with a rich purple the promise of “probably the best TOMORROW RECORDS “I realized that my days interior and Egyptian carpets, coffee you will ever have.” A new neighborhood shop that’s buying and selling records of with Starbucks were numbered,” tables and coffee services. Our guests are grateful, and every genre and a splendid selection of used and new LPs and 45s Nazir remembers. He wanted to He takes pride in using some say they will stay with us from Rock to Rachmaninoff. 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25% off your Custom Framing purchase or if you bring in 3 or more pieces we’ll give you 30% o May not be used on E-series Poster Package or Readymade frames. May not be combined with other o ers. Coupon must accompany order. Chauncey P. Gardner looks forward to seeing you! 2805 SE Holgate Blvd. Open Mon – Fri 10 – 7 Sat, Sun 9 - 6 www.portlandpictureframe.com 503.236.1400 check us out of facebook Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 7 CN Community News Outdoor cat enclosures Neighborhood Associations will be holding their annual elections this May and June and are taking self-nominations now. Elections information is available at: seuplift.org/elections. Being part of a Submissions to showcase considered, applications can be Neighborhood Association (NA) is a great way to gain leadership skills, connect with neighbors, and have your catio on the 7th annual completed at CatsSafefeAtHome. a say in the future of the neighborhood. Even if you are not ready to be a board member, attend your local Portland Catio Tour are open. org/catio-host. Neighborhood Association Election, meet the candidates, and vote for the most qualified. To learn more Ten to twelve outdoor cat The Portland Catio Tour about NAs, the role of a Board member, discover what neighborhood association you live in, and more enclosures or catios, in the area is part of Portland Audubon’s about the District Coalition (SE Uplift) that supports Neighborhoods? Visit seuplift.org for information. will be featured on the Portland and the Feral Cat Coalition of Catio Tour, Sept. 7, 2019. Catios Oregon’s Cats Safe at Home Sip and Sing BYOB Voice Classes at Avanti Music Studios, 2240 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Upcoming from frugal to fabulous, DIY to campaign, which seeks to reduce Sip and Sing Themes Include: Saturday May 4 – 90s Night; Friday May 10 – 80s Night; Saturday May 11 designer are encouraged to apply the number of cats living outdoors – Beatles Night; Friday May 17 – Jazz Standard Night and Saturday May 18 – Broadway Showtune Night. for this sellout event. in the Portland metropolitan area Classes begin at 6 pm. To register and for tickets to upcoming Sip and Sing: confidentvoicestudio.com/si- The tour seeks to inspire cat in a humane and environmentally pandsing or contact Deanna Maio, 503.201.9128, [email protected]. Ages 21+ welcome. owners to build or buy an outdoor responsible manner. Limited to just eight singers, registration is required. Sip and Sing BYOB Happy Hour Voice Class is like cat enclosure so felines can enjoy Both organizations believe no other voice class you’ve ever taken. safe outdoor time. Backyard every cat deserves a safe home enclosures keep cats safe from where they are loved, cared for Fuchsia Sale – Saturday, May 18, 9 am until all plants are sold. Due to sale of Fabric Depot, the new outdoor dangers while protecting and kept free from hazards. location is at Tran’s Auto Service, 4810 SE Belmont Ave. Many varieties of hardy Fuchsias in gallon con- wildlife from cat predation. For more information tainers, and a limited number of hanging basket Fuchsias will be for sale. Come browse and talk fuchsia. Submissions to be a host about the campaign, visit Cash, checks, and VISA/Mastercard accepted. are due by June 1, 2019. To be CatsSafeAtHome.org Fun with Nature – Children’s Nature Fair, Saturday, May 18, 10 am-2 pm at Leach Botanical Garden Walk and Roll Challenge Month 6704 SE 122nd Ave. Shimmy like a salmon or chirp like a Chickadee. Make a mask of your favorite animal and then take the stage to play your part as predator or prey, pollinator or ? Enjoy many fun activities and Walk + Roll Challenge Month is just around the corner! During nature-based crafts. Meet surprise guests, dance to the music, and have a traditional ice cream cone. Free. the month of May, Portland students will be walking and rolling to Donations appreciated. For information call 503.823.1671 or see leachgarden.org. and from school. You may even spot the Bike Fairy making a visit to a school in your neighborhood during the week of May 6-10. Native Bee Workshop – Saturday, May 11, 1-4 pm. Native bees pollinate eighty-five percent of To learn more about Bike Fairy Week go to: bit.ly/2URyuoF. the world’s flowering plants, so their conservation is vital to environmental and human health. They’re also Help make walking and rolling a safer, more pleasant choice fascinating and beautiful and well worth an up-close look. Get an overview of Oregon’s native bees, fol- for students by driving safely and keeping a careful eye out for lowed by a bee survey in the Garden. Learn to record you finds on iNaturalist, and you can contribute your those who are walking and rolling. You can do your part by driving own observations in the future. Instructor Jess Tyler holds an MS degree in environmental Science from slower – children can sometimes be unpredictable and difficult to see. PSU and currently works on insect conservation with the Center for Biological Conservation. He surveys Remember: every intersection in Oregon is a crosswalk, even if it’s for Oregon Bee Project, with an emphasis on Leach Garden. $20 general/$15 Leach Garden Friend. Limit unmarked. twelve. Leach Botanical Garden 6704 SE 122nd Ave. 503.823.1671, leachgarden.org If you’d like to register your student’s school for Walk + Roll Challenge Month, visit The Street Trust at: bit.ly/2ZIVtWR MOTHER’S DAY VIKING PANCAKE BREAKFAST MAY 12 – Treat your mom to our Pancake Break- fast and start your day with delicious all-you-can-eat Viking pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, Spirit of L’Arche Award Celebration strawberry compote, lingonberries, orange juice and coffee or tea—served in our charming Bergen Dining Room at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave., 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Adults $8, Children ages 5-12 $4, Children under age 5 are free. Parking is free. We guarantee you’ll make her day special.

Grieg Lodge Awards 10 Scholarships – Sons of Norway’s Grieg Lodge recently celebrated its 109th birthday with a special Viking Pancake Brunch and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded. Grieg Lodge awards academic and vocational scholar- ships annually to residents of any age who live within a six-county radius of Portland. Recipients need not be a Lodge member to apply and funds may be used for any level of study. 2019 Scholar- ship Winners: (l-r) Bridget Price, Brita Hill, Noah Radcliffe, Jesper Braun, Andrea Reichle, Lindy Treece, Dylan Rohde, Xuxa Matsummura, and Laila Simon. (Not pictured: Daniel Malloy and Emily Drexler.) In addition, a $500 Bernhard and Diane Frank on left Johanna Fedde Grant was awarded to Laila Simon, who is currently translating the works of Norwegian poet, Astrid Hjærtenes Anderersen, with plans to pub- Each year, a person or grateful for all of the hard work lish a bilingual edition. group of people who embodies and care Diane has done. the Spirit of L’Arche is honored. Join them in celebrating her This year, Diane Frank will be at the Spirit of L’Arche Spring Richmond resident HONORED – Diana Denham, a Ph.D. student in Urban Studies at Portland presented with the 2019 Spirit of Social, Thursday, May 9, at the State University, is one of one hundred and fifty doctoral students in the US L’Arche Award. Leaven Community, 5431 NE and Canada selected to receive a $15,000 Philanthropic Educational Orga- Serving as the volunteer 20th Ave. from 6-8 pm. nization (PEO) Sisterhood. She was sponsored by Chapter AW of Portland. co-chair of the annual Christmas L’Arche Portland Diana’s dissertation research investigates how indigenous markets – better tree lot for decades, Diane has transforms the lives of people known by their Nahuatl name tianguis – have survived as central sites of invited people with and without with and without intellectual urban food provisioning in Mexico at a time when corporate supermarket intellectual disabilities to disabilities by working to create chains are rapidly expanding; a trend rapidly reshaping agriculture and di- participate and share their gifts. home, life, and community. etary patterns across the global southern hemisphere. The indigenous mar- Her hard work and The Portland chapter is part ket system, predating the arrival of the first Spanish conquistadors and com- dedication to the organization of L’Arche International (larche. mon across Mesoamerica, continues to be crucial to the survival strategies has allowed has helped them org) with a hundred and forty- of many groups underrepresented in policy making, particularly women, grow and bring many new friends nine communities and twenty small farmers, informal vendors, and poor urban consumers. into the community. L’Arche is projects in thirty-five countries. 8 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 Oregon’s Best Cupcake Shop! Walking Our Streets in Safety

By Don MacGillivray on foot. Portland has always Plan was created in 1998. It been known for its walkability helped improve the walking and now through the PedPDX environment, but is in serious Everyone walks somewhere program there will be greater need of updating. The work is everyday. It is the oldest and public attention to making it even unfinished, and the needs and most important means of getting better. issues have changed reflecting a around. The pedestrian is the The City of Portland’s new more modern city and how we foundation of all other modes of PedPDX program is focusing get around. PedPDX will take its transportation. on making the city safer, more place. Even those that consider accessible, more comfortable, To compete for transporta- themselves primarily drivers, and attractive to residents and tion funding successfully there 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-764-992l cyclists, or transit customers visitors. needs to be complete documen- 24 Flavors Every Day! 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There is nate with Vision Zero to address no better way to see a city than and crossings are more user- the worst areas within the street friendly. and sidewalk system. Walking is a major health- Portland’s Transportation related activity and can benefit Systems Plan (TSP) has been the La Bamba people of all ages. The Center document guiding the growth and for Disease Control (CDC) use of the city’s transportation Mexican Restaurante & Cantina recommends that everyone network. should have thirty minutes of For many years it has iden- Serving regional fare from: exercise each day and walking is tified the pedestrian mode as im- one of the best and easiest ways portant, but since automobiles are Veracruz • Oaxaca • Yucatan • Puebla to fulfill this objective. the dominant mode, they get the PedPDX addresses the most attention. 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Vehicle transportation modes some streets are operating beyond make up forty percent of local their capacity and very few of the Open Tuesday – Sunday • 2 – 10 pm carbon emissions. streets can be widened. This limi- Frida Kahlo art work One way to replace tation makes it necessary to ex- 4908 SE Powell labambarestaurantes.com 503.445.6341 carbon-producing vehicles is to pand pedestrian and bike transit improve walking connections to take on more of the load. in neighborhoods. With vehicles Another longstanding defi- increasing on busy streets, ciency in Portland’s network of promoting pedestrian activity streets is the missing sidewalks in encourages people to get out of the neighborhoods of Portland ‘s D R E A M · D E S I G N · B U I L D their cars and make a vote for the Eastside and SW neighborhoods. environment. This is due in part to the The city will be divided expense of adding sidewalks and into sections and the streets because in these post WWII sub- B E A U T I F U L within each section will be given urban neighborhoods, sidewalks a classification that indicates its were not required to be built usage and priority. Portland has along with the homes. approximately three hundred Should the City pay for and fifty miles of streets without them when the rest of the City walkways and 3,500 locations pays for theirs as part of the pur- on busy arterial streets where chase of their homes or as part of marked crossings are needed. their rent? The discussion contin- The first Pedestrian Master ues.

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Star t your dream here: (503) 251-9900 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 9 the commission form of govern- Fritz to Retire in 2020 ment, the Commissioner has indi- cated she is strongly opposed to changing the form of government By David Krogh in charge of Parks, but that has “where appointed officials and been reassigned to Commission- only one elected official holds City Commissioner Aman- er Fish. bureaus accountable.” da Fritz announced on April 5 that Commissioner Fritz has Fritz is referring to only one she would retire after her current been involved in Bureau over- of many ways that the commis- term is up in 2020 and not run for sight controversies. In 2017, sion form of governance could be re-election. Mayor Wheeler took the prob- replaced. According to her retirement lematic Bureau of Emergency The City Club has suggest- announcement, she almost didn’t Communications (BOEC-911 ed either a strong mayor/council run for re-election in 2016, but program) away from her, leaving form of government where the after her husband died in a car her with only one bureau to over- mayor would act like a city man- crash, she needed motivation and see. This is something that appar- ager and the council would over- activities for her own recovery, ently had never happened before. see budget and policy matters, and she also needed health insur- More recently, Parks was or, a council/city manager form ance. reassigned from Fritz to Fish af- where the council hires (not ap- Commissioner Fritz told ter Fritz let the previous Parks points) a professional city manag- The Southeast Examiner she is director go allegedly because of er to handle day to day adminis- not yet ready to reflect on her time bureau management and budget tration while the council oversees in office or suggestions for Port- issues, but yet included a sub- policy and budget matters. land’s future. “I still have twenty stantial severance package. In neither case would bu- months of service,” she said. She Currently, the Commis- reau managers be appointed. plans on being very busy during sioner has come out strongly They would all go through public that time. against the Residential Infill hiring processes as is the norm in Her announcement listed Project (RIP), stating “The fact all other Oregon cities. several areas of accomplishment is we don’t need more capacity she was involved with including: in Portland. Current zoning al- establishment of the City Budget lows for 249,000 new units to be Office; the passing of the Fix Our built, most of them multi-family. Parks bond; establishment of the We added 39,000 in the updated City’s recreational cannabis pro- Comprehensive Plan adopted in gram and tax; and support for the 2016, including 10,000 multi- Open and Accountable Elections family units in the Central City. Program. “RIP would lead to demo- She is continuing support of lition of affordable single family the Office of Equity and Human homes, with evidence showing Rights and several other areas of replacements will be more ex- participation during her remain- pensive than the house demol- ing time in office. ished.” Fritz is presently assigned To date, Fritz is the only the Office of Equity and Human commissioner who has come out Rights and the Portland Water against RIP with citations from Bureau and she has oversight of Comprehensive Plan data. the Open and Accountable Elec- Regarding the City Club’s tions program. She was recently study encouraging a change to

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The Treasure Within: An Archetypal Unfolding to Your 5000 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Infinite Potential showcases 503.232.5299 how Archetypal Pattern Mon – Sat 10 - 6 Sun 1 - 5 Analysis builds on the work of giants such as Carl Jung, Erich Neumann, and Michael Conforti, and offers a roadmap to attaining one’s full potential, the “treasure within.” mandate is so strong that we development, each person According to the book, see many instances of cross- needs to clear and integrate “Archetypal Pattern Analysis species mothering. Even unconscious early parts of his or consists of identifying the species classified as a predator- her life when those conditioned original patterns underlying prey relationship can fall under patterns were first laid down all form, images, and behavior the power of the mothering during the early years. – and then intervening and archetype. We can do this through the changing them..” Yet, when an archetype is exploration and re-alignment of Archetypes are activated and brought into time particular archetype patterns phenomena found worldwide, and space, it has many possible that keep showing up. across all cultures. You can facets and those facets can be Uncovering archetypes recognize an archetype as a generative or nongenerative. is like opening the door to pattern copied, repeated, or Generative mothering a greater mystery beyond emulated this can include an comprises loving, nurturing, explanation and shows the object, statement, pattern in being protective, wise, and powers that underlie all that we nature, or pattern of behavior. tender; providing a solid generally take for granted. Current popular culture ‘container’ for growth and In The Treasure Within, portrays them as roles people development; providing Steinbrecher and Pernetti Anything that we can do to help foster the intellect play – such as the hero, good nutrition, guidance, and provide a map of how to listen encouragement; and mirroring to and act upon the psyche’s and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human trickster, magician, or sage. On a human level, they guide preciousness. attempts to deal with what beings, that is our job. Those of us who have this growth and development, On the other hand, happened developmentally particular vision must continue against all odds. providing an innate structure a nongenerative mother during the early stages so Life is for service. that has the capacity to shape a is competitive, selfish, one can unfold to his or her person’s life. narcissistic, jealous, fearful, potential. Fred Rogers It is important to abusive, and so on. Depending This information is understand that archetypes exist on one’s experience of new to many people and can outside time and space and that mothering, that person will profoundly improve the health Hawthorne & Division they have an unique essence be conditioned to a patterned of body, mind, and spirit. Litter/Graffiti Clean Up Day that is expressed objectively. expectation, an alignment Ultimately, the book spells For example, the trickster toward the generative or out what it takes for anyone to Join us at the will always create a situation nongenerative archetypal thrive. in which a trick or switch is mother, and this will shape the The Treasure Within is RNA, SNA, contained, and the wise sage person’s life for good or ill. available online at Powells. HAND Graffiti & must stay a witness and counsel. Archetypal developmental com, and other online sites. Litter CleanUp! 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Free raffle at end of event. do something ‘out of character.’ SIGN UP: www.solveoregon.org/Paint-the-town-green Consider the archetype of mothering. A universal constant QUESTIONS: contact Allen at [email protected] exists for what is needed to be This event sponsored by: a mother, whether in the human or animal kingdom. The primary task is to care for what is young, needy, virtually helpless, and highly dependent. This archetypal Authors Diane Steinbrecher and Shannon Pernetti THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 11

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Pebble at Imago Galloway and Luckett ~ In Concert! Pebble is an outsider, an artist; a mys- At Artichoke Music in May: tery who yearns to be touched by another, Saturday May 11 at 8 pm – though she spends most of her days with Galloway and Luckett perform a jigsaw puzzles and a deck of cards. rare concert Acclaimed and ad- The mental institution where she voluntarily resides is her art stu- ept finger-picker Barb Galloway dio. She paints horses that appear to plays lyrical guitar and mandolin be running off the canvas. She flirts like no one else and writes power- with the Medical Orderly and harbors ful and evocative songs along the distrust of the Nurse. way. Donna Luckett plays rhythm Kyle Delamarter and Danielle VermetteOne day, a mysterious visitor comes and guitar and bass and their voices things begin to unravel through song, dance, and pills shared like snacks. sing and soar. The duo’s soul- Pebble by Carol Triffle, is at Imago Theatre May 10-25. It’s a study satisfying music and lyrics move in missed connections, conflicting impulses and thwarted desires, exploring hearts and lives with understand- loneliness and what it means to be an outsider – or an artist. ing and grace. They understand Imago Theatre is at 17 SE 8th Ave. Tickets at the box office, what life is about and share that 503.231.9581 or at imagotheatre.com and at bit.ly/2L1pNZn. Thursday wisdom and acceptance through through Saturdays at 7:30 pm with a special two-for-one tickets for Mother’s Galloway and Luckett song. Expect new songs and fan Korean American artist Day matinee Sunday May 12 at 2 pm. favorites. $15 at the door or at bit.ly/2GOjZOW and freelance illustrator Con- Sunday May 19, 7 pm – Oriental Express A fusion-style ner Choi lives and paints in SE concert of Chinese and Western music on Chinese and Western in- Portland. Around Town is a new show of his work up all month All Things Botanical struments. The musicians are Jing Lu on the Yangqin, Western-Li at High Low Art Space, 936 SE May’s group show at Sidestreet Arts, Summerton on piano, Damon Flick on Pipa, Quinn Liu on cello, 34th St. through June 1. has festooned the gallery’s walls and pedes- and guest artist Yi Sheng on the Chinese Zheng. $15 at the door or The show highlights paint- tals with floral and botanical artworks to de- at bit.ly/2XQhgKn ings of inner SE, laid out on a light nature lovers and artists alike as visual Saturdays, May 11 and 18, Home Recording: A Hands On images burst forth. wall over a large scale map of “The Hellebores” growing on the page Workshop –2 pm - 5 pm $50 SE, in the locations where they here were painted by Nicole Curcio. She’s one Want to make a recording? This two-week course is present- were painted. of more than twenty artists who have contrib- ed by Gary Furlow, Artichoke’s Chief Audio Engineer and held in The exhibit also features uted to this show. their performance space. Furlow will set up two work stations (Mac Choi’s Korean culture series. Sidestreet’s monthly Sunday Art Chat and PC) and participants are invited to bring home gear (laptop “This series is about shar- and Reception is on Mother’s Day May 12, so ing the life and color of Korean it’s Moms and Mimosas from noon-2 pm. It all and interfaces). The first week you’ll get help with setup to get you culture with people here, as well takes place at 140 SE 28th Ave. ready to record. The second week you work on mixing and learn as a personal exploration into how to enhance your recording. Beginners are welcome. my own cultural background. More workshops and performances at Artichoke, 2007 SE My father is Korean, but didn’t Powell Blvd. / artichokemusic.org. teach me the language or tradi- tions. “I do a lot of research be- fore and during the process, so in a way these paintings are ARSC is for Sound Minds the cultural education I missed The 53rd annual ARSC Conference takes place growing up.” in Portland this year, May 8-11, at the Benson Ho- tel at 309 SW Broadway. ARSC is the Association for Recorded Sound Collections, a nonprofit orga- nization founded in 1966 and dedicated to the Love, Loss preservation and study of sound recordings, in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, from and What I all time periods. This year’s conference highlights features Wore recordings from Early Sounds of Czech Settlers, The Carol Seymour Waiers and the NW Rock and Roll Sound, Ernie Kovacs on Music: A 100th Love, Loss, and What I Wore is Anniversary Program, Rare 78s of Mahatma Gandhi and a tribute to Port- the new Triangle Theatre play writ- land’s native son and cartoon voice artist treasure, Mel Blanc, presented ten by Nora and Delia Ephron. Five by Carol Seymour of Chicago. The panel, called Wascally Wabbit Making acclaimed Portland actresses act Wecords (Thursday, May 9 at 2 pm.) Blanc was the voice of many Looney in ensemble pieces about women, Tunes characters – Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, The Flintstone’s clothes, and memory, and important Barney Rubble and so many others. subjects like mothers, prom dresses, Seymour’s interest in Blanc goes back to when she lived in Portland mothers, buying bras, mothers, hat- from 1979-1996. On a Portland Parks & Recreation Lone Fir Cemetery ing purses and why we only wear tour, she wrote in her notebook “Mel Blanc’s epitaph: That’s all, folks!” black. After moving to Chicago, she began to explore the voice actor’s The common thread is Gingy connection to the Rose City. “I just assumed Mel must be buried there, (Michelle Maida) who tells us about but didn’t recall actually seeing the grave. Turns out he’s actually bur- her struggle to find love after her ied in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in California. He did his living in mother’s death when Gingy was just Portland, not his dying.” The results of her research will be revealed in thirteen. her presentation. There’s humor, tears, and a cel- The program is well worth a look and online. Single day tickets are ebration of the human spirit and the available too at arsc-audio.org/conference/2019. reason why black really is the best color for everyone Presented at The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. Thursday, Friday, Saturday through May 25 at 7:30 pm; Sunday May 19 at 2 pm. Tickets at bit.ly/2W7gnMZ. tri- anglepro.org. Portland Youth Pop Orchestra Spring Concert

Got a teen or tween inter- ested in playing pop music with people their own age? See Port- land Youth Pop Orchestra’s next performance and see if it’s a good fit. PYPO’s fifty piece string, Written by choir and rhythm section will Marisela Treviño Orta play Bohemian Rhapsody, Theme from Sherlock, Theme from The A Grimm Latino Fairy Tale Office and Eye of the Tiger. The string and rhythm section is A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere joined by twenty members of The Shine Chorus. May 2 – May 25, 2019 The concert is Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pm at St. David Of Wales Church, 2800 SE Harrison For a limited time, use coupon code St. Free and open to all. SEEXAM to save 20%! PYPO is a creation of Kate Tickets on sale now – Reserve today O’Brien and Amanda Lawrence. milagro.org | 503.236.7253 Mosaic String Academy is at 5120 SE 28th Ave. See mosaic- THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 15 arts & perfor-

Mt. Tabor Art Walk 2019 Wolf at the Door, Wolf at the Door a “Grimm Latino Fairy By Paula Manley Tony Starlight’s Tale” is onstage this special correspondent month at Milagro The- 007 Experence atre. It is a new play Time for the 2019 Mt. written by Marisela Tabor Art Walk. Now in its Treviño Orta, directed fourteenth year, this juried The Aston Martin revs by Rebecca Martinez art show and sale returns its engine as entertainer Tony and part of a cycle of May 18-19 with more than Starlight presents the James fairy tales Orta is writ- ing inspired by Latino forty talented neighbor- Bond 007 Experience May 10 folklore and mythol- Mt Rainier photo by Larry Olsen hood artists at twenty-two for those who prefer their mar- ogy. sites. Admission is free and hours are 10 am-5 pm both Sat- tinis shaken, not stirred, at the The story centers urday and Sunday. Starlight Showroom, 1125 SE Maya Malán-González as Yolot in Wolf at the on Isadora, a woman This is a splendid opportunity to see quality visual art Madison St. Door. Photo by Russell J Young who suffers physical, and meet artists in their studios and homes. Diverse media are The tribute show features verbal and psychologi- vocalists Starlight, Barbara cal abuse from her husband, Séptimo, a high-society man who nobody represented including painting, ceramics, sculpture, photogra- expects would treat his wife this way. phy, prints, metal arts, photography, glass, jewelry, book arts, Ayars and Thea Enos, backed Isadora stands up to Séptimo, as he forces the very pregnant Yolot to and mosaics. by a seven-piece band and great stay against her will. While he makes plans for the baby, Isadora and Yolot Among the artists featured this year are Erik Railton, James Bond themes, including devise a plan of their own. Then a pack of wolves closes in on the hacienda, whose bold, graphic paintings are inspired by nature; pho- Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only and Isadora must decide the price she’ll pay for her freedom. tographer Larry Olson, known for spectacular landscapes of Live Twice, From Russia With The fairy tales and myth the play is based on explores themes of the Pacific Northwest; Star Harthern, specializing in hand-built Love, Diamonds Are Forever, No- machismo and toxic masculinity, while looking into another key theme in the play – domestic abuse. porcelain vessels; Katrina Zarate, with her vibrant paintings body Does It Better, Live and Let Wolf at the Door is presented through May 25, Thursdays-Saturdays at and prints capturing Portland lo- Die and more. 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm. Milagro Theatre is at 525 SE Stark St. Tickets are cals; and Robert McWilliams, cre- “This show is the ideal op- $27 in advance, $32 at the door. There are discounts for groups, seniors, veterans, ator of whimsical sculptures com- portunity to relish in the style students, Arts for All and more. Contact milagro.org or 503.236.7253. bining original woodcarving with and the glamour of the world’s nostalgic junk. most iconic spy,” says Starlight. The Mt. Tabor Art Walk is held at the perfect time of year to Dinner is served at 6:45 pm enjoy this beautiful neighborhood and the show is at 8. Tickets in- at the height of spring, to expe- clude a three-course meal and the rience an abundance of original show, $69-$79. A limited number art, to meet neighbors, and sup- of show-only tickets are $35. All port local artists. Preview the art Sayeeda Wright by Katrina Zarate the info and advance tickets at bit. and download a map at mttaborartwalk.com. ly/2GMDZBj. Tabor Jam 2019 Brilliant Traces Support Franklin High A blizzard rages outside a remote cabin in the wilds of Alaska. School’s music department Rosannah, a distraught young woman still dressed for her wedding, at Tabor Jam ’19, May 31 bursts into the cabin where a man lay sleeping under many blankets. at the Eagles Lodge at SE Thrown together in the confines of a snowbound cabin the two 50th and Hawthorne Blvd. people alternately repel and attract each other as they explore the pain Student musicians play live of their pasts and, eventually, consider the possibilities of the present. along with two bands, The Brilliant Traces was written by Cindy Lou Johnson and features ‘Rents and Stump City Soul. two actors, Defunkt’s own Elizabeth Jackson (also the Director) and Tabor Jam began in Matt Smith. Alberta Rose 2016 as a fun way for the The play is onstage May 17-June 8, Thursday through Saturday community to support at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm at The Back Door Theater, 4319 SE Theatre Hawthorne Blvd. There will be a special post-show Talk-Back May (503) 764-4131 • 3000 NE Alberta neighborhood schools’ mu- 25 with the cast and Team Defunkt. sic programs. All tickets at the door are Pay-What-You-Can for all perfor- • Stump City Soul is a mances. Advance reservations available at defunktheatre.com MAY 2019 collection of Pacific North- west musicians with a pas- 2 15 sion for the big hits of the ALAN DOYLE SCIENCE ON TAP 60s and 70s. See stumpcity- THE LIVES OF BEES: soul.com. 3 • The ‘Rents are par- LIVE WIRE RADIO THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE ents from the neighbor- hood coming together to WITH LUKE BURBANK HONEY BEES IN THE WILD play musical favorites. Art in a beautiful neigborhood MARY NORRIS 16 Doors are at 7, show at 8. Tickets $15 in advance JACKIE KASHIAN LIVE WIRE RADIO and $20 at the door. More at at the height of Spring! RYAN O’CONNELL WITH LUKE BURBANK taborjam.com. 4 MICHAEL IAN BLACK LADY SINGS THE BLUES IBTIHAJ MUHAMMAD MELISSA FEBOS MT TABOR A TRIBUTE TO DIRTY REVIVAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 17 MATT BROWN 10 TRIO WALK 21 CARTAS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ART DARRELL GRANT 18 MORTIFIED PORTLAND WITH EDNA VAZQUEZ 10AM - 5PM SAT/SUN 19 + ADOLFO CANTU-VILLAREAL SHANE By Jacob Wooten KOYCZAN Radius Community Art 11 SPOKEN WORD ARTIST Studio hosts a show of new MAY 18 & 19 12 SIR CUPCAKE’S art at the Olympic Mills Build- ing. 107 SE Washington St. QUEER CIRCUS 21 CHERYL featuring paintings by more GOES TO ANOTHER WHEELER than two dozen Radius artists. • FREE ADMISSION • +KENNY WHITE The show is up through the DIMENSION end of the month and view- • 41 ARTISTS • 22 OREGON HUMANITIES PRESENTS able Monday through Friday. 14 THE EARLS THINK & DRINK They are also celebrat- • 22 SITES • OF LEICESTER ing the grand opening for PRESENTED BY WITH DANIELLE ALLEN their new Radius Annex at JERRY 3022 E Burnside St. that fea- 25 tures more art, artists, and a DOUGLAS REDEFINING ALBERTA shop to purchase work by Preview art, get maps: local creatives. Annex hours MtTaborArtWalk.com for info and tickets visit are noon-6 pm, Wednesday AlbertaRoseTheatre.com through Sunday. 16 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 arts & perfor-

TapWater’s Shoebox Photographs Short takes TapWater, Port- land’s World Twang band, overflows with musical inspirations from around the world. ...arts news of note Their original reper- toire is seasoned with global influences, smart ART HEADS FRAME CO. 5000 SE Hawthorne Blvd., hosts a Com- songwriting, adept mu- munity Party, Saturday May 25 from 5-9 pm to celebrate Art Heads sicianship, and ener- 21st year on Hawthorne Blvd. in their new redesigned space. There’ll getic performance. Now be live music, special guests and art-filled activities. After twenty TapWater photo by Robert Delahanty they have a new album, Shoebox Photographs, years, Gabe has bought the shop. Art Heads sends BIG thanks to Haw- Vessel by Judilee Fitzhugh to be released with two shows Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25. thorne Boulevard and every one who’s helped make it a special place. Produced by six-time Grammy Award–winning producer and 503.232.5299. multi-instrumentalist Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, the record show- Leaves of Resistance THE ED BENNETT QUINTET plays cases TapWater’s very innovative twelve years of making nonpareil Wednesday May 22 at Teutonic Wine music together. Roll-Up Gallery presents Company, 3303 SE 20th Ave, 7:30 pm. “If people are indeed made of stardust, you could say the Leaves of Resistance from The Secret stars truly aligned here, said the band’s Rudi Slizewski. “An album The band consists of Bennett on bass, Society of Book Artists, with work Paul Mazzio on trumpet, Tim Willcox on will only be as good as the team behind it, and between our four ranging from handmade books and engineers, our graphic designer, and management, the band itself, sax, Dan Jof Lee on piano, and Tim Rap, boxes to installations; incorporating drums. Bennett has played around the and our truly brilliant producer, I think it’s safe to say the dream calligraphy, marbling and natural im- team manifested.” world with many legendary jazz figures: pression dyeing. Dizzy Gillespie, Claudio Roditi, Jeremy Shoebox Photographs will be released at Fremont 24, a new The politically and environ- performance venue at 2393 NE Fremont St., Suite C, May 24 and Pelt, Carmen McRae, Anita O’Day, Joe mentally-engaged group formed over Henderson, Sonny Stitt, Benny Gol- 25 at 9 pm. Tickets are $12-25, available online at bit.ly/2UzOZ8V. a decade ago at the instigation of See tapwatermusic.com for more. son, Frank Morgan, Richie Cole, Pete OCAC and PNCA instructor Marilyn Christlieb, Bud Shank and countless Zornado, and the exhibit celebrates others He’s lived here since 1990 and is Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai in Concert Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday May Ed Bennett a member of the Mel Brown Quartet and Portland is in store for an in- 31, the day of the closing celebration. the Tony Pacini Trio. The Bennett Quintet focuses on his original .timate evening concert with Israeli There’ll be animation screen- tunes. See edbennett.net לאלד ריאי composer, violinist, oud player, and ings by several artists and birthday singer Yair Dalal and percussionist cake and Whitman readings begin- PRELUDES/NOCTURNES: SANDMAN NIGHT CARNI- Dror Sinai, Sunday, May 12 at Con- ning at 7 pm organized by David Abel VAL: Saturday, June 1, 9 pm-2 am at The Steep And Thorny Way gregation Shir Tikvah (Bridgeport of Passages Bookshop. To Heaven, SE 2nd and Hawthorne Blvd. Seven siblings, twelve Community Church) at 7550 NE Roll-Up Gallery is at 1715 SE graphic novels, and a thousand worlds meet in Neil Gaiman, Sam Irving St. This is a rare opportunity Spokane St. rollupspace.com. Gal- Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg’s comic series Sandman. The Night to hear Dalal in an close setting. lery hours are Friday and Saturday, Carnival is an homage to this comic book and an evening of desires His family came to Israel 12–5 pm and by appointment. and dreamers in circus, music, and theatre. RSVP or advance ticket Yair Dalal and his oud from Baghdad and his Iraqi roots required - rsvpdx.com/sandman. $18 GA, $10 members, $90 VIP are embedded in his musical work. packages for two 21+ over. Come in costume as a Sandman charac- Much of it reflects his extensive skills in classical-European, Jazz and Arabic ter for a grab bag of treats. music. His strong affinity he has for the desert and its inhabitants is also evi- dent and he has released fourteen albums authentically representing Israeli, PARATHEATRICAL RESEARCH PRESENTS THE INVIS- Jewish and Middle Eastern cultures. See yairdalal.com for more IBLE FOREST, a film by Antero Alli for one night only: Thursday Dror Sinai is an international educator, leader, and a founding member May 23 at 7 pm, Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St. $8. of the World Music Committee for the Percussive Art Society. Dror also leads The Invisible Forest incites and dares the viewer to let go of con- Mugical Morocco Tours. DrorSinai.com. cepts and accept the adventure of following the free, unimpeded Local musicians Michelle Alany and Eric Stern will play an opening set energies of body and mind. Advance tickets available online at bit. and Dalal and Sinai will host a workshop. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the Williamson, Higbie & Trull ly/2UG2P9U. verticalpool.com. door online at bit.ly/2viWg2M The Reunion Tour PORTLAND SACRED HARP’s all-day Shapenote singing is Sat- The Reunion Tour of Teresa urday/Sunday, May 4 and 5 at The Little Church, 5138 NE 23rd Trull, Barbara Higbie, and Cris Ave. PSH invites all who love to sing to add their voices each day Williamson, is a glorious joining from 9 am-3 pm. It’s a free community event, open to all ages and together and an evening of beloved no singing experience is required. Shapenote singing is a two hun- songs featuring three remarkable dred year-old American folk tradition of a capella, four-part har- singers and songwriters in concert mony singing and songbooks are available to borrow. There are no with a mix of new material and harps or other instruments involved. portlandsacredharp.org. old favorites. The solid friendship MONTAVILLA ENCAUSTIC ARTIST binding these musicians for many KARL W. KAISER opens his colorful in- decades is powerful and delightful, teractive studio to visitors May 18-19, at inspiring cheers and soul comfort. 7046 NE Oregon St. from 10 am to 5 pm See them Friday, May 24 on demonstrating his process while welcom- the closeup and intimate stage at ing guests. “I consider encaustic to be my Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Al- primary medium because of the unique berta St. Doors at 6:30 with music depth and texture it brings to my subjects,” at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $32 in ad- Kaiser said. See karlwkaiser.com vance, $35 at the door and $50 VIP with seating in the first five rows of PORTLAND JAZZ COMPOSERS EN- the center section available in ad- SEMBLE, PJCE, honors the music and creations of Oregon-born vance at albertarosetheatre.com or saxophonist Jim Pepper with a concert of new music Saturday, May 503.764.4131. 18 at The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave at 8 pm. Going beyond Pepper’s hit Witchi Tai To, the presentation explores Native artists and their vital contribution Portland’s music scene. Hear new Pepper-inspired compositions by Gordon Lee and Clay Gilberson, arrangements by Farnell Newton and Stephanie Kitson of songs by guest hip hop artist 2 8 Tha Native and guest artist Kunu. Tickets at bit. ly/2UCDUE1 or call 503.222.2031. PRODUCER/ENGINEER TUCKER MARTINE’s studio was burglarized in March of this year and more than $70,000 worth of microphones, amps, and guitars were stolen. The theft comes as Martine moved his Flora Recording into a building he and his wife, Laura Viers, have gone deeply into debt to fin- ish. Martine has worked with R.E.M., The Decemberists, Neko Case, Iron And Wine, Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, k.d. lang, Laura Veirs and others. The Decemberists perform at the Crystal Ballroom Monday, June 3 with Blind Pi- lot and guests in a benefit for the cause. All proceeds from the concert will go to help defray the costs of a theft. See go- fundme.com/tuckermartine for more. PORTLAND SINGS! the community sing-along, is a casual, group-singing opportunity for those wanting more sing- ing in their life, Sunday May 19 from 2-4 pm at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Sliding scale $8-$15. PortlandS- ings.com. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 17 2019 State Housing Bill Updates that Affect SE Portland

By David Krogh At this point, it is not known if for the studies and implementa- they lose the appeal. The ultimate and Division Streets, SE Powell such redevelopment will cause tion measures required by cit- intent is to support speedier ap- Blvd., SE MLK Blvd., and SE HB2001 was amended by displacement of residents. ies to comply with HB2001 and provals for affordable housing. Cesar E Chavez Blvd. Implemen- the House Committee on Human HB2003 was passed on HB2003. SB10 has been referred tation of the densification/upzon- Services and Housing and was April 11 by the House Commit- SB 8 first passed by the without recommendation from ing process would be a require- referred to the Joint Ways and tee on Agriculture and Land Use Senate Committee on Housing the Senate Housing Committee to ment for the City of Portland and Means Committee on April 12. and referred to the Joint Ways and then by the Senate on April the Senate Committee on Rules. would take years to undertake. Per the Oregon State Leg- and Means Committee. 17 and was referred to the House No hearing dates are scheduled Final notes for these bills: islature bill status pages, the lat- It promotes regional hous- on April 18. No additional hear- thus far. Once out of both House and Sen- est HB2001 amendment (#11) ing need assessments to be ings are noted as of this writing. This bill would require sub- ate Committees, bills are respec- mandates cities over 25,000 in overseen by the Department of SB8 requires Petitioners stantial density increases in cities tively voted on by the House and population statewide and all juris- Land Conservation and Devel- (primarily appellants) to pay costs for areas within a half mile of ma- Senate before being sent to the dictions within Metro (except for opment (DLCD). These must and attorney fees to prevailing jor transit and light rail corridors. governor for signature and final cities under 1,000 in population) include economic analysis fac- intervening developers of afford- For SE Portland, any corri- adoption. to allow middle housing densities tors. DLCD can require cities to able housing projects approved dor that has at least fifteen minute In addition, none of these in single family zones including address housing needs. by local governments. bus service during peak service bills will provide immediate duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes Periodic review of six For example, an appeal by hours would be subject to intense remedies for Portland’s (or the (quads), townhouses and cottage years is required for cities within neighborhood residents of an density increases within a half State’s) affordable housing short- clusters. a Metropolitan Service District apartment project which includes mile of that corridor. ages. It will take years for much Cities outside of Metro with (MSD)and eight years for cities affordable units could cost the This would include at mini- of the housing development au- populations of 10,000-25,000 and over 10,000 in population out- residents legal and other fees if mum SE Belmont, Hawthorne, thorized by these bills to occur. counties over 15,000 must allow side of an MSD. duplexes in single family zones Cities allocated new hous- but may also allow middle hous- ing capacity must implement for ing types. this within two years. This bill Cities under 1000 in popu- includes an emergency clause lation are exempt from HB2001. and monies for DLCD to imple- The current amendments include ment. provisions requiring cities to do Effects to SE Portland density analyses. would depend on how the City of This bill would have the Portland updates its housing need same impact to SE Portland as the assessments in response to an Residential Infill Project (RIP). It adoption of HB2003. The pro- would densify/upzone all single cess and implementation could family zoned areas to allow infill take several years. of multifamily structures up to HB2075 was adopted with and including fourplexes. only minimal modifications by The bill does not address the House Agriculture and Land affordability or deal with infra- Use Committee and on March structure requirements. It could 28, was referred to the Joint take several years for infill to Ways and Means Committee. 3200 SE Hawthorne 503.236.0921 occur and would most likely oc- This bill provides funding cur sooner in outer SE Portland for implementation of new hous- where there is currently more in- ing provisions to be implemented Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 www.rocksoftfuton.com fill and redevelopment potential. by DLCD. It would help to pay 18 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 AS At Your Service

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As General Manager and Coach Mimi Solum puts it, “We are offering two options for water storage as part of its Emergency Preparedness initiatives. living in an amazon world,” which is why the main focus is on the Pre-used triple-hot rinsed fifty-five gallon barrels are available for $30. They are recommended to sup- brick and mortar shop and coaching. ply a family of four with two weeks of water. Five gallon stackable containers are $7. They have a small online shop, but building up those personal While other schools and neighborhoods have offered barrels in the past, Richmond Ready is the first and community relationships is an integral part of a more focused life. to offer the five gallon containers. Committee Chair Callie Jones says, “We want to make preparedness as equitable as possible, so the 11:11 Supply is at 33 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. 503.236.7571/ smaller size is great for smaller spaced dwellings and the price is affordable to many.” 1111supply.com Proceeds cover shipping costs and help fund future Emergency Preparedness initiatives and partner- ships with area schools and organizations. KB Frames Available to all residents, containers must be ordered by May 13. To order see: bit.ly/2vtp08Q space for each facet of the job, as well as a space for him to paint. Bunker has framed just about everything: clothing, jewelry, tap- If Dizzy Is your Thing estries, sports items, mementos, art, even a guitar. Celebrating the earth and our eco-friendly city can be dizzy making. Last month’s three-year-old He said one of his favorite things do is building and creating Ladd’s 500 circle ride was a uniquely Portland way to salute spring by going round and round Ladd’s main shadowboxes as he loves the stories they tell. traffic circle five hundred times. His framing is a lot about conserving and archiving art and mem- According to the website, cyclists were instructed to form teams and switch riders at least ten times orabilia. Scotch tape eats through paper and can ruin a picture he said. during the race. KB Frames offer eight different kinds of glass and all the work “This is a dumb idea I had once,” organizer David Barstow Robinson wrote. “It’s a way to trick people is done using conservation/archival products. He usually works about into riding harder and farther than they would and also celebrating springtime and doing things for the sake two weeks out. of doing things.” When Bunker is not framing he keeps his hands busy painting. Over the years he has developed a style and palette that is unmistak- ably his own. Full Block Development Proposed for SE Woodstock Because of all his years of making fine art, he is capable of pro- Mill Creek Residential Construction Company (a nation-wide developer) plans to build a five-story ducing works in a variety of mediums: oils, pastels, and watercolors mixed use development. It’s on an entire block of property at SE 48th and Woodstock, where the Joinery – as well as realistic and impressionistic paintings, capturing familiar business and several rental houses are currently located. northwest scenes. Mill Creek has already been working with the City in anticipation of filing for permits and held a pre- Some of his paintings are available as prints too. application conference March 6. As part of that process, a pre-application neighborhood meeting was held April 11 to discuss the proposal with neighbors. KB Frames is at 7828 SE Stark St. 503.257.0711. See kbcus- The development would include 178 residential units above at least five ground level commercial tomframes.com. spaces. The building would include 130 underground parking spaces. This means there would be parking provided for 73% of the apartment units. Plans are still in the conceptual stage and are not expected to be complete for submission to the City for several months. At the April meeting, close to two hundred neighbors voiced substantial concerns. One neighbor told developers, “Don’t turn Woodstock into another Division Street.” Others were concerned about parking, traffic, and infrastructure, as many of the side streets off of Woodstock are lacking in maintenance. The Woodstock Neighborhood Association is in contact with the developer and has posted an informa- tion page at their website: bit.ly/2DAFLnm.DK

NN Neighborhood Notes from page 5 being selectively blocked from the listserve. Until the Board votes to enact a listserve policy and guidelines, it will be limited to announcing events in or directly affecting Richmond. The May 13 Board election, from 6 to 8 pm at Waverly Church, will be supervised by SE Uplift. Nine candidates announced for eight seats. The bylaws set elections at either seven or eight seats, in alternating years. The candidates are Madeleine Anderson-Clark, Kamal Belkhayat, Clair Cofskey, Peter Forrest, Brian Hochhalter, Debby Hochhalter, JoAnne Knowles, and Robert Reincke. All candidates will be invited to give statements on May 13. The general discussion and candidate introductions were upbeat and optimistic about the election being a fresh restart for the RNA. Candidate statements will be posted to the RNA Listserve and NextDoor Richmond. Unfortunately, statements cannot be posted to the RNA website. After the website was updated with Election information, the former webmaster(s) reset the password so, at the time this went to press, the RNA cannot access its website account as it had still not been given the login for the RNA Chair gmail account. Please send agenda Richmond Neighborhood Association requests to [email protected]. RNA’s annual Spring Cleanup/U-Price-It Rummage and Plant Sale is May 18, from 9-1 pm at Central Tool Sharpening Christian Church. See the ad in this issue for details. Mobile Tool and Knife Sharpener is a new feature of the Cleanup. Richmond Ready disaster-preparedness team is giving away two-bucket emergency toilet Fundraiser systems (while supplies last) and people can pick up pre-ordered water storage containers. Order a fifty-five gallon water storage container for $30 by the May 13 deadline at bit.ly/2INzVmM. Saturday May 18, 2019 Annual Hawthorne/Division/26th & Clinton Graffiti & Litter CleanUp is June 1. Signup atbit. 9 am to 1 pm ly/2L8o7gT. See the ad. The next RNA meeting is Monday, May 13, 7-9 pm, with voting from 6-8 pm. Central Christian Church 1844 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Knives • Scissors • Machetes • Pruners South Tabor • Loppers • Axes • Pocket Knives • Hoes By Tina Kimmey • Garden Shears • Shovels • Chisels South Tabor held a successful neighborhood Pancake Breakfast April 27 with 60+ neighbors attending • Rotary Mowers and a dozen volunteering. We very much enjoyed the community environment and a tasty breakfast. Mark your calendars for Saturday June 1, 10 am for the planned groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kellogg Middle School at 69th and Powell Blvd. The Neighborhood Spring Clean Up is coming! In other Land Use news, we learned this month that, in addition to the new corner ramp construction What a great time to get your tools eady for the season. Bring your kitchen knives and garden tools and have them profes- going on along SE Woodward St., resurfacing is planned for this September from SE 52nd Ave to SE 74th sionally sharpend when you bring in your Ave. The city plans to add speed bumps to Woodward between SE 52nd and SE 62nd. This work is planned Spring Clean Up items. First come first served. to take place between July 2019 - June 2020. Prices start at $6.25 for garden tools and & $7.50 for kitchen knives. Join us at our May meeting to thank Duane Hanson for his many years of service as president of our Cash/Check/Card neighborhood association. We will also elect a new president to a two year term. 25% of fundraiser proceeds go to the RNA. As always, we invite neighbors and interested parties to our monthly meetings; Land Use next meets May 14 at 7-8:30 pm, and the next General meeting will be May 16th at 7-8:30 pm. All meetings are held Proudly brought to you by: at Trinity Fellowship, 2700 SE 67th Ave. Enter on the east from the rear parking lot. For information go to 1Sharptool Edge Service 1sharptool.com 360.606.7062 southtabor.org or send questions to [email protected]. We hope to see you in May! 20 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 Educational Crisis Builds Funding Pressure

By Midge Pierce parents of fiscal deficiencies and “Both should be addressed staff rollbacks. with sufficient funding,” she said The expectation that doz- While next year’s budget and maintained there is a correla- ens of teaching positions will be is actually an increase of $32 tion between lack of monies, Or- eliminated next year despite the million, it is absorbed by higher egon’s low corporate taxes and Portland Public School (PPS) Su- healthcare and salary costs plus a graduation rates that have ranked perintendent’s proposed four per- twenty percent increase in retire- Oregon 49th in the nation. cent budget increase, will likely ment payouts that eat spending Even with a slight, heart- motivate a strong showing for increases. ening two percent graduation in- The Day of Action, May 8. The A proposed $2 billion state- crease at PPS, notably among low event will close the schools as wide funding infusion for the next and minority students, the district educators press for critical fund- biennium will not alter 2019-20 is still woefully below the nation- ing boosts. budgets. al graduation average. Superintendent Guada- Announcing next year’s Savvy employers recognize lupe Guerrero’s so-called “cuts” budget, Guerrero called for ra- that low graduation rates and poor budget presentation came on the cial equality and more targeted educational preparation make it heels of a March letter warning support for students facing aca- hard to find qualified workers, demic and behavioral problems. creating situations that impact Shifting priorities may mean that bottom lines. Ultimately, the fail- overcrowded classrooms take a ure to sufficiently fund education backseat to intervening for at-risk hurts the state’s economic health. students. This reality is a strong ar- The impact varies from gument for legislators and em- school to school and struggling ployers to support legislation that schools with vulnerable students would increase taxes on large cor- may see higher staff levels. porations. Some local companies In SE, one elementary seem supportive. Uphill battles school that faces teacher cuts ex- may come from out-of-state- pects class sizes upwards of thir- owned corporations less vested in ty-five students. Other schools are Oregon schools. considering merging 4th, 5th and In the long-term, few easy 6th grades. solutions surface. All ideas are For schools with a number welcome, says Larson. of behavioral needs students, spe- A retired middle school cial assistants and additional staff math teacher broached the idea training may become available. of filing a class action suit against Family insecurity, home- the large financial institutions lessness, addictions, and foster that profited from pension invest- care issues are growing dilem- ments even as returns fell well mas. They add to other severe short of expectations during the PPS challenges from construction downturn. cost overruns (notably Benson “Go after the banks. Make High) to abysmal test scores and them pay off the huge losses they graduation rates. brought on our community.” Deferred maintenance and An official confirms the security breaches have left at inevitable. Oregonians will be least one SE school with back- asked to pony up more education- doors that do not secure properly al funding, most likely through and front doors with no line of bonds, in the future. sight from administrative offices monitoring visitors. Buzzers and security cameras are either non- existent or non-functioning. An easy way The Day of Action is the latest in a series of rallies to urge to help your legislators to support the Student Success Act, House Bill 2019, to school add $2 billion to K-12 education. Not everyone is a Events draw attention to a finan- fan of standardized test- cial crisis many trace back to the ing, but a principal at a SE state’s inability to solve the Pub- elementary asks parents to lic Employee Retirement System reconsider objections. She (PERS) fund that faces a $27 bil- says assessment tests pro- lion shortfall. vide diagnostic tools that A strong May 8 turnout may enable teachers to address get the Bill over the finish line, achievement gaps and meet but Oregon Education Associa- specific student needs. tion President John Larson told In early elementary The Southeast Examiner it is not grades, the principal ex- enough. plained, tests are taken in “Oregon has some of the short, stress-free chunks most crowded classrooms in the spread over several weeks nation,” he said. We rank thirty- to avoid impacting the cur- first in per pupil spending. Even if riculum. it’s the biggest increase in my ca- Because of parental reer, it doesn’t make up for thirty objections, some twenty years of disinvestment. We need percent of students opt out to do what’s right for the kids.” in parts of Portland. Non- Larson says that in his testers are automatically twenty-nine years of teaching, ranked below grade level, commitment to school funding bringing down the scores, has fallen every year. “We’ve dis- and reputation, of teachers, enfranchised three generations of classrooms, entire schools students.” and districts. Portland Education Asso- “Parents don’t realize ciation President Suzanne Cohen how valuable these tests added that the Superintendent can be,” said a parent of a should not have to choose be- 4th grader. tween tough problems like class- room size and at-risk student needs. THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19 21 WW Wellness Word Editor's note: Wellness Word is an informational column which is not meant to replace a healthcare professional's diagnosis, treatment or medication.

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By State Representative decade. Because of the shortened PE programs. Rob Nosse school year, they both lost a year The funding for the SSA of classroom time from when will come from a new business There was a time when they entered kindergarten to tax that will make Oregon’s rev- Oregon’s K-12 schools were the when they graduated high school. enue system more stable – a gross pride of our state. Our graduation A year’s worth of school! receipts form of tax. The revenue rates were among the highest in Public education and how provisions under the bill will not the country, class sizes were man- we fund it has been a top priority create excessive tax rates. ageable, and students had access for me as a State Representative, Corporations that do busi- to programs and resources they as a father, and now as a grand- ness in Oregon have the seventh needed to thrive. That ended in father. We are finally poised to lowest overall business tax rate in 1990 when Property Tax Mea- fix this problem. The Joint Com- the nation, according to a report sure 5 passed. When that hap- mittee on Student Success was shared with me by the Legislative pened, we stopped investing in created solely to pass legislation Revenue Office. With HB 3427, our schools and other public ser- regarding public school funding. we would have the 16th lowest vices and began pitting business Now, the Legislature is deliberat- rate. If you believe low taxes at- and government workers against ing House Bill 3427, also known tract business, which I do not, each other. as the Student Success Act (SSA), 16th from the bottom is still pret- Because of Measure 5, we which would allocate an addition- ty low. The Student Success Act shifted the burden of paying for al $2 billion a biennium to help will not create an environment education from local areas and K-12 schools. that is unfavorable for businesses. property taxes to income taxes We have a chance to do Mathematics as we know it and as it has come to When HB 3427 passes, it collected by the state govern- will appropriate $400 million to something historic, something shape modern science could never have come into ment. The state was never able to early childhood education, $1 bil- that has eluded us for almost being without some disregard for the replace the lost revenue and now lion to school improvement, and three decades. We can finally dangers of the infinite we have some of the largest class $600 million in statewide invest- fund our school system the way David Bressoud sizes, worst graduation rates, and ments for mental and behavioral we need to. I look forward to vot- one of the shortest school years in health support, full funding of ing for this landmark legislation the country. technical education, smaller class and sending it to the Governor’s My two children started sizes, universal access to meals, desk before the legislative session school at the beginning of the last and restoration of music, art, and wraps up in June.

City Club Initiates Public Meetings for De-Commissioning Discussion

By David Krogh representation. No other city in that a Council/City Manager form the country has a city governing of government might work best The City Club held a public system like this anymore except as it is the most common form of meeting Wednesday, April 10, in Portland. city government in Oregon (and the community room at McMen- The City Club wants to do in the country). namin’s Kennedy School to ini- exploratory public meetings so- This form allows the Coun- tiate public discussion on its re- licit comments on how to change cil to hire an experienced city cent study, New Government for the current system. To better en- manager to run the day to day S.E. 47th & Hawthorne www.pdxdeli.com Today’s Portland: Rethinking 100 courage small group discussions, business while the Council fo- Years of the Commission System. the meeting was limited in size. cuses on city policy and budget Members voted over- There was an overview of issues. In such a case, the Mayor whelmingly to adopt the study the study and then small groups acts more like a chairperson for and its goals of changing this addressed issues such as: How Council meetings rather than as a form of government which origi- many total city commissioners chief executive. nated in 1913. should there be? Where should The City Club hopes to ei- Commissioners are current- representation districts be locat- ther influence the City Council to ly elected at-large and assigned ed?; What kind of form of gover- initiate such a change as part of city bureaus to manage by the nance would work best? its 2020 charter review process, mayor, regardless of their knowl- One attendee encouraged a or, to encourage groups to begin edge or abilities to run multi-mil- much larger commission size, not a petition process to put the mat- lion dollar city operations. only to better represent the many ter on the ballot for city voters to This system has often re- different parts of the city and di- decide. sulted in tremendous waste of versity of residents, but to pro- tax monies, management prob- vide for greater diversity in ideas. Sign up for updates and no- lems, and claims of lack of public Another attendee suggested tifications at bit.ly/2GMTWYm

Budget choice – decrease programs or increase fees

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By Mary Beth Camp metro area and are given After twenty years of an illustrated holding classes with Portland children’s families and their young children, book, along Music Together of Portland is with a CD and now one of the biggest centers in downloadable the world. music of all It’s a worldwide early the songs childhood music program for sung that children ages 0-5 and the adults term. who love them. Established Music in Portland in the fall of 1998 Together is by Bonnie Singer and Mary the preeminent early childhood “The best thing about Beth Camp, Music Together of music and movement program, Music Together is that it gave me Portland began with twenty- endorsed by educators and a greater appreciation for music three families at Central Lutheran parents worldwide. at an early age. It’s one reason I Church in NE Portland and now The solid curriculum has know how to harmonize and sing, has over thirteen hundred families decades of research in both music and I think it’s why I was able to each semester. education and child development. teach myself how to play ukulele Classes include singing, Combining thoroughly trained and guitar,” said Elisa Suarez, dancing, and playing instruments teachers who recognize that former student, now age eighteen. with friends and neighbors in children learn through play with family-style, mixed-age, bigger award-winning music creates To find out more kid or infant classes. a rich musical immersion about Music Together go to Families have a choice of experience that’s engaging and musictogether-pdx.com or phone seven locations throughout the fun. 503.720.2769

Potential Affordable Housing from cover financial feasibility of their faith communities and nonprofit developments, and where organizations begin to use their developing affordable housing on different funding for loans and land for affordable housing, it land owned by faith communities. grants can be found. will create momentum for others Many congregations have been The three recipients to follow. declining over the years and are Bethel African Methodist The City will align its there is no longer enough tithing Episcopal Church, 5828 NE 8th regulations to remove barriers to maintain their properties and Ave., – looking at developing that have often prevented these buildings, and they are looking a couple of four-plexes; Trinity organizations from pursuing their at ways to address their financial Lutheran, 5520 NE Killingsworth visions. burden. St., – with three and a half acres For more information and to The BPS saw the merit in of land where they would like subscribe to email updates about exploring this idea further and to develop town houses; and the project, go to portlandoregon. made a proposal to Metro through the Muslim Community Center gov/bps/78009. their Community Development of Portland, 5325 N Vancouver grant program to work with Ave. that has a vision for a mixed faith and cultural organizations residential and commercial with the desire to use their land development with community for potential affordable housing space. developments. As part of the Metro grant, After they were awarded Stark and other city staffers are the Metro grant last year, Stark studying what barriers there began working with Ecumenical are to development. Seventy Ministries of Oregon (EMO) percent of church properties on outreach to different faith are located in residential zones communities – there are 435 in where only household living uses Portland. EMO serves as the are allowed. Other uses, such as umbrella to these organizations schools and faith organizations, locally (statewide as well). are Conditional Uses. They were instrumental in This is where they need to connecting Stark with interested make zoning changes and policy organizations. adjustments in order to lighten up With EMO’s support, the conditional use barriers. Stark organized a public forum Through this process of last November to bring together getting to know different faith people from faith organizations organizations and the EMO, around the city to learn more Stark said she is impressed by about the idea of developing the strong social justice ethic that affordable housing on their land, drives faith leaders and members which over one hundred people of their congregations to serve attended. those in need. This was one of the They provide multiple motivating factors for some of the ministries to those who don’t faith organizations to apply. always know who to turn to. Following the forum, Behind the scenes they organize BPS opened up an application food banks, clothing and car process to offer consulting and pools; they advocate for vets financial services to organizations and seniors, and for people with interested in developing their disabilities and mental health property with affordable issues. They “walk their talk” housing. They received thirteen believing in altruism, social applications and three were justice and, in some cases, chosen to receive the services provide affordable housing to the provided by the grant. most vulnerable. Recipients of the design The grant project continues and financial consulting services through 2019 and includes a for the proposed developments community meeting to present will be new builds rather than the work by the design and repurposing existing buildings, finance consultants, and to although that would be a provide a guidebook that BPS possibility too. and partners are developing so Carleton-Hart Architects more organizations can guide will create concept drawings, their future affordable housing and financial consultant Sharon projects. Nielson will help explore the The hope is that as more 24 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER MAY 19

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Mid-Century Modern Design Series Tour May 10 & 11 restoreoregon.org/event/mid-century- modern-design-series

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