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JULIE KEEFE A different kind of trendy the new ThurmanPublic life thrives around Food Front. By Allan Classen Northwest Thurman Street go, sign petitions at Food Front, snack and chat at the n the worst of economic times, Northwest sidewalk tables surrounding St. Honore bakery and Thurman Street is blooming. drop off laundry at T.S. Cleaners or videos at Trilogy. is a mixed-use area that While closed storefronts on Northwest 23rd Mothers push high-end strollers past his stand on their Avenue make the headlines, Thurman Street way to the branch library at the eastern end of the has quietly evolved into a vital hub of local com- block. works—for businesses and mercial and social activity. Almost everything needed To his left, Bair can see Dragonfly Coffee House, a for daily life is available on the 2300 block of Thurman, comforting slice of hominess where locals munch and and not a single retail space is empty. read. Dragonfly owner Erin Timmins feels the same residents—by focusing on I rd pressures that are dragging down so many small busi- The “T” intersection of 23 Place and Thurman is ground zero. From this vantage point, Dan Bair stands nesses in the district, but she hasn’t lost sight of the big- behind his barbecue grill every weekday, occasionally ger picture. Last month she welcomed the district’s first services neighbors need glancing up from his work to watch people come and Continued on page 24

Democracy in a ‘company town’ Forest Heights residents seek way to say no inside allan classen By Allan Classen

orest Heights, the 1,800- home subdivision in the West Hills, is the largest planned unit development in state history. While not a private community in every sense, it is in ways a public/private hybrid operated by a hom- eownersF association that has the power to assess fees to maintain streets, landscaping, hiking trails and other common areas. The homeowners association is gov- erned by an elected board of directors that handles not only property-management matters but organization of an annual community garage sale day, July 4 Pearl grocers fireworks and other events. The Forest The Little Green Grocer that could Margaret Rogers is fighting a proposed community center and pool that would partially sur- page 8 round Forest Heights’ Mill Pond. Continued on page 5 QUeeN aNNe viCtoriaN eart –h of old Nob hill historiC aNNa balCh hamiltoN italiaNate (Now dUplex) (Now foUrplex)

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2 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 Letters can be sent to By Allan Classen [email protected] or 2825 NW Upshur St., Ste. C, Portland, OR 97210. Editor’sEditor & Publisher Turn readerLetters should be 300 words or fewer; include areply name and a street of residence. Deadline third Saturday of the month. Air pollution astounding Thank you for the excellent article about air quality in Northwest Portland [May 2009 Northwest Examiner]. I have been a Childpeace [Montessori School] parent for three years, but even before that I was aware and concerned about ESCO emissions. You can smell those foundries all over Northwest Portland and even on the east side of the river if the wind is blowing that direction. It’s astounding that ESCO Too good to believe has been allowed to pollute a residential neighborhood for so long. Couple this with their toxic dump on Sauvie Island, and it adds up to a company The city finally has a preliminary traffic under the increased traffic load if a couple that doesn’t care about its community, no matter how much money they donate to study of the Northwest 23rd and Vaughn of cheap, easy fixes were applied; some local schools and community centers. area, five years after the state required lane markings could be changed and the Portland to produce it. The Oregon Land traffic signal for vehicles exiting the free- Sattie Clark Use Board of Appeals ruled that the city way could be adjusted. Both modifications N. Ainsworth St. hadn’t provided evidence that its plan go in the direction of letting traffic flow to upzone industrial property along the off the freeway and into the neighborhood Who said ‘not trendy’? north side of Vaughn Street would not more freely. In this way, freeway conges- Did I imagine it, or was there an element of gloating threaded between the lines overwhelm the intersection where the tion can be relieved or at least managed at of your front-page story, “Businesses close one after another” [May 2009 Northwest I-405 freeway dumps onto Vaughn Street. something near current levels. Examiner]? The city claimed it could cram 30 per- Of course, the extra traffic wouldn’t dis- You paraphrased The Oregonian story as reporting that the “no-longer-trendy cent more traffic through the same streets appear. The congestion would be pushed 23rd Avenue is ‘fraying under the weight of the recession,’” but it wasn’t clear whether and intersections without anyone noticing, onto neighborhood streets. More cars rd that “no-longer-trendy” remark was yours or theirs. It wasn’t included in quotes, so I but LUBA didn’t buy it. Satisfying LUBA would pour onto Northwest 23 , Vaughn must assume it was an editorial jab thrown in to provide a little extra gravitas. was difficult because the intersection at and the U-turn that leads to Thurman. Given your personal history of antipathy for business owners and developers the time of the 2003 decision had already And drivers heading to the freeway via rd (who were, after all, responsible for turning 23rd Avenue “trendy” in the first place), sunk to a “D” level of congestion, one 23 or Vaughn streets would also run into the tone of the article sounds a lot like Rush Limbaugh, sharpening his ax, hoping notch above a failing “F” grade. greater congestion than they do today against hope that President Obama will fail, just so he can say “I told you so.” Loosening restrictions on office build- because the signal would give them short Perhaps a more productive use of The Examiner would be to do a story ings on Vaughn, as was proposed, com- shrift so it could favor traffic leaving the on what developers and building owners are doing to help 23rd Avenue busi- bined with other growth in the area could freeway. nesses survive the downturn (in anticipation of becoming trendy again). There’s easily push the intersection into unac- The plan gives the city everything it a pretty good story there if you’re interested in doing some investigation. It might ceptable gridlock. And when you think of wants. The cost of $200,000 is miniscule. actually give you an opportunity to print something positive on the subject. current complications, such as converting When the rezoning was debated in 2003 10 acres of Con-way parking lots into as part of the Northwest District Plan, it Ted Thomas medium-to-high-density housing and was contemplated that the cost of miti- rd NW 23 Ave. commercial structures, the possible con- gating the traffic burden could run into gestion is mind-boggling. millions, a cost that would be offset by Lynch remembered Given this daunting homework assign- surcharges on property owners proceeding As a 50-year friend of Douglas Lynch, I appreciated your recent story at his pass- ment, the city bureaus of planning and with development. ing. But seeing his name listed again in the obits, I am moved to mention an aspect transportation did what any D student I’m not qualified to evaluate the traf- of his work that may not be widely known. In 1955, my second year as conductor of does—they put things off. After finally fic data and analysis contained in the the Portland Junior Symphony, I invited Doug to have the students in his Museum resolving to begin working on the study, report, but I believe traffic engineers are Commercial Arts class design programs for the orchestra’s concerts. traffic planners got just far enough to hit quite capable of starting with a desired He and his students took up this idea with fervor and continued for 21 years, an insurmountable hurdle: They were conclusion and filling in the numbers and until 1976. They produced a wonderful range of designs which I deposited at the using a Metro regional traffic model based assumptions to back it up. Library of Congress, the New York Lincoln Center, the British Arts Council and only on major intersections, and it did not I am very suspicious about the way this the major libraries of this country, where they were welcomed and much admired. break down projected traffic volumes at study was handled from the beginning. Continued on page 22 the neighborhood level, as was necessary There was no dialogue with the com- here. For two years planners explained to munity on the multiple layers and com- neighbors that the study was almost done plexities involved in reaching a result; just Obituaries...... 4 except for this one thorny problem. It endless delays using one tired excuse and The Pearl ...... 8 was as if they were trying to plug a three- then, voila, an answer out of the blue that prong electrical fixture into a two-prong seems a bit too perfect. Going Out...... 15 outlet. If they ever developed a strategy It’s as if the kid with the tough home- index for surmounting the dilemma, they never Community Events...... 21 work assignment had a bolt of insight— shared it. the whole thing was just a trick question. Business & Real Estate...... 24 But suddenly this spring, the plan- He didn’t have to work through the diffi- In the ‘Hood ...... 30 ners and engineers had the answer they cult problem after all but simply mark his wanted. The intersection would hold up paper “finished.”

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June Events OBITUARIES Zechariah ‘Zech’ Pinder She is survived by her daughter, Chris Cooper; son, Mark @ Robinson; and two grandchildren. Northwest Zechariah “Zech” Alexander Pinder, an artist and decorator who worked at Fox and Hounds Pub, died April 20 at age 50. Mr. Pinder was born Nov. 14, 1958, in Niceville, Fla., Billie ‘Maxine’ Tamiyasu Library and attended schools in several states and Panama before Billie “Maxine” Tamiyasu, a retired waitress for Hung Far graduating from high school in Springfield, Mo. He later Low restaurant, died May 3 at age 82. Mrs. Tamiyasu was 2300 NW Thurman | 503-988-5560 studied at the Denver Institute of Art. In the mid-1990s, born Aug. 30, 1926, in Portland. She is survived by her he moved to Portland, where he organized and hosted son, Tommy; and daughters, Jan Leeding, Judy Latourette- FOR FAMILIES: charitable events for gay-rights causes and the Oregon Myers and JoAnne Tamiyasu. Story Times Thursday – Saturday. Humane Society. He was an oil painter and decorated Toddlers: Fridays 11:15-11:45 Tiny Tots: Thursdays & Fridays 10:15- C.C. Slaughters nightclub. Survivors include his partner, 10:45. Book Babies: Thursdays 11:15-11:45. Preschool: Thursdays Russell Howell; mother, Norma Coleman; stepmother, 4 - 4:30 pm. Peter Cornacchia Hazel Fisher; four sisters, Cheryl Salomon, Kristian Family (with music): Saturdays 11-11:30. Peter Cornacchia, a longtime Balloon Fairy Workshop – Tuesday, June 16, 2-3 p.m. Evans, Elyse Gotham and Barbara Fisher; and brother, Northwest Portland resident, died Choose from ballons of various shapes, colors and sizes to create your own Ryan Coleman. May 1 at age 93. Mr. Cornacchia was balloon hat creation. born Aug. 13, 1915, and grew up in Doctor Partz’s Puppet Laboratory – Wednesday, June 24, 3-4:30 Linnton and worked in the Linnton pm Robert W. Maull lumber mill as a young man. He lived The Mudeye Puppet Company presents a new summer fun combination: puppet Robert William Maull, who owned and operated Twenty- for many years at Lucretia Court show and workshop! third Avenue Books 1987-2006, died April 24 in Cape apartments and later at Northwest Food Art! – Tuesday, June 30, 2-4 pm Cod, Mass., at age 65. Mr. Maull was born Oct. 14, 1943, Create characters and whole worlds out of food with author and artist Addie Tower. He worked as a dishwasher in Lockport, N.Y., and graduated from Hudson’s Bay Boswell. for 20 years at the Multnomah High School in Vancouver, Wash., and The Evergreen Athletic Club. He is survived by his State College in Olympia, Wash. He worked as a drug and FOR KIDS AND TEENS: niece, Anna Lou Belanger; and caregiver, Myra Nichols. Teen Book Group – Wednesday, June 17, 5-6 p.m. alcohol counselor for St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver For 6th-12th graders. Snacks provided. Call for title. 503-988-5560. before buying the bookstore. He married Elaine Herosy in Middle School Book Group – Tuesday, June 16, 4:30-5:30 pm 1968. Survivors include his wife; and son, Matthew. Elizabeth J. Mitchell For 6th-7th-8th graders. Snacks provided. Call for title. 503-988-5560. Recycled Wool Sweater Jewelry – Monday, June 22, 3-5 pm Elizabeth J. Mitchell, who worked for Vinton Co. in For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required, register online, in the library or Coady D. Reynolds Sr. Northwest Portland for 27 years, died May 19 at age by calling 503-988-5234. 90. Ms. Mitchell was born July 21, 1918, in Royal Oak, Coady Dixon Reynolds Sr., a Mich., where she graduated from high school in 1937. Northwest Portland resident, died FOR ADULTS: She graduated from Detroit Commercial College before April 25 due to complications Verse in Person, Poetry Readings – Wednesday, June 24, 7-8 p.m. moving to Portland in 1943. She joined Vinton Co., from pancreatic cancer. Born in Listen to Oregon poets read from their works. Organized by local poets Barbara a wholesaler of housewares, rising to the position of LaMorticella, Robert Davies, and Mike Ferrell, who draw on their extensive Glendale, Calif., Feb. 27, 1947, corporate secretary-treasurer before retiring in 1982. After contacts in the Oregon Poetry community to highlight 2 to 3 poets each reading. his family moved in 1948 to retirement, she volunteered at the Southwest Loaves & Americana Music – Tuesday, June 16, 6-7:30 pm Houston, where he graduated from Enjoy multiple genres of Americana music, from Appalachian to bluegrass, from Fishes center and chaired its steering committee. She is Sam Houston High School. He cowboy to the Kingston Trio, with local artists, the Stumptown Stars. survived by nieces and nephews. worked for the Xerox Corporation COMPUTER CLASSES for 35 years, becoming regional Cyber Seniors – Sundays, June 7, 14, and 21, 10 a.m. – noon. supervisor for the Pacific Northwest in 1998. Survivors A series of three classes for seniors. 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4 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 news Forest Heights focus groups of selected residents who donating money to the Forest Park Elementary School continued from page 1 will study options and make recommen- under the argument, ‘We need to support the school dations. Presumably, the process would because it improves property values,’” said Rogers. Heights Homeowners Association and produce such a clear consensus that hom- Rogers sees a conflict of interest in the cozy relation- its nine subcommittees touch so many eowners would vote in accord with its ship between the school and homeowners association areas of community life that the officially conclusions. board. (Six of the nine board members have children in chartered neighborhood association for Rogers considers this approach folly. the school.) the area has existed mainly on paper in She can’t imagine three-quarters of the “Does fixing the drainage system on the soccer field recent years. residents approving such an expensive and improve property values, or does it fund a spouse’s pet While the homeowners association ill-conceived project, and she’s offended project?” she asked. She isn’t alone in her skepticism about provides many of the functions of a that the board is throwing so much time underwriting school improvements. neighborhood association, it may act and resources at a doomed effort. “That just doesn’t smell too good to me,” said Larry more like a local government body in at “Why are we spending money on this Slobin, who lives in the Creekside section of Forest least one area: public dissent. Tim Tees, president of the Forest when the odds of getting the 75-percent Heights and serves on its homeowners association. The FHHOA board is testing the Heights Homeowners Association, threshold are next to impossible?” asked Creekside is one of 13 Forest Heights subareas with limits of its credibility and democratic would not talk to the Examiner Rogers. their own homeowners associations. processes with a proposal to build a about the $6 million community Seven years ago, a different improve- Julie Peterson, a board member of the Brownstone community center and pool, a project center and swimming pool project ment package that included a community Homes HOA, said she was “really appalled” at the idea of that could cost over $6 million, or about he’s pushing. center was presented to the membership, using homeowner funds on the soccer field. $3,500 per home. Major capital improve- and it fell about 10 percentage points short of passage. ments require approval by 75 percent of the members. After studying Forest Heights HOA documents and That proposal was to be largely underwritten by the discovering “unethical governance practices,” Rogers went An opposition force has surfaced, led by Margaret Rog- developer, making the homeowners’ share only about to the Forest Heights HOA board in March and asked ers, a Forest Heights resident since 2001, who accuses the $250,000—roughly the amount Rogers has heard the for Tees’ resignation. She also ran for the board this spring board of wasting money on a proposal that will surely be board is spending to prepare drawings, conduct the focus but dropped out. voted down by homeowners. Rogers is distributing “Save groups and take the current proposal to a vote. Mill Pond” flyers that challenge members to “take back “I felt my values were in conflict with this board,” she The burden on each homeowner was not a big factor in your Forest Heights HOA.” She also called for the resig- said, “and I would be more effective working with my 2002, but this time the cost per household would be about nation of board President Tim Tees for conflict of interest, neighbors to stop this abuse.” 25 times greater, and the economic climate, which is caus- abuse of funds and misconduct in his election campaign ing hardship and foreclosures in Forest Heights just as in Costs considered (for placing campaign flyers in mailboxes). the rest of the country, has to be considered. Tees, who is pushing the proposal, has not responded An Examiner survey of six homeowners during the If that isn’t enough to make members leery, questionable publicly nor has the board launched an educational cam- annual Forest Heights garage sale suggests winning sup- dealings by the homeowners association board of directors paign to persuade residents that the new facilities are port for major expenditures would be an uphill battle. may seal the deal. Beside the big-ticket items, FHHOA worth the investment. In fact, Tees failed to even return Only two of the six were familiar with the proposal; one leaders want to contribute $15,000 to improve drainage at messages from the Examiner for this story. The FHHOA favored it, one opposed. the Forest Park Elementary School soccer field. general manager insisted that his remarks on the topic be Of the other four, one was opposed due to inability to Tees is married to the vice president of the Forest Park off the record. pay any type of extra assessment. Two liked the idea of a Elementary School PTA, and a sore point with Rogers So how does the association hope to sell the idea and community center/pool until the matter of extra cost to and other residents is spending FHHOA funds on school gain the overwhelming backing it needs? homeowners was mentioned. Then they gave immediate property. and certain “no’s.” Focus groups. “The board often evokes Policy Resolution No. 8 The other respondent, who supported the 2002 pro- BESTheAD boardsave-help intends to 6/5/09hire a consulting 2:26 PM firm Page to organize 1 [regarding fiduciary responsibility to members] when Continued on page 6

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Forest Heights continued from page 5 ing, the Forest Heights HOA board apparently intends to Feeders & seed build consensus by conducting focus groups with prese- posal, said Forest Heights needs a community gathering lected individuals. Tees was ready to hire a private consul- Nature books place, but she leaned against the current plan due primarily tant to organize focus groups in May, but the board held to the loss of open space. up the decision because its bylaws require two or more Hiking guides After Rogers talked to the Brownstone Homes Condo- bids for expenditures over $5,000. miniums HOA last month, Peterson called the commu- In June, a decision could be made to move forward with Binoculars nity center/pool proposal “way too expensive” and said she a particular consultant. There is no indication that the Toys & gifts was frustrated by the lack of information from the Forest board is considering another public participation process Heights HOA board. other than focus groups. “The only information we get is by reading the min- HOA General Manager Herr said surveys of hom- Visit the Audubon Society of Portland utes,” she said, adding that the board minutes do not eowners may not be representative and can be slanted contain sufficient detail, any record of discussion or a toward a particular result. Focus groups, however, can NATURE STORE breakdown of directors’ votes. select participants randomly to “get a true read.” 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210 Another Brownstone HOA board member is Stewart The focus groups would be conducted “by a neutral (503) 292-9453 www.audubonportland.org Roberts, who also sits on the Forest Heights HOA. He third party that has no stake whatever in the results,” he Minutes from downtown in Forest Park thinks “a very small percentage” of the 140 Brownstone said. members would support the community center and pool. Convincing Forest Heights residents that a focus group In fact, he said he hasn’t heard from anyone who does. process would be fair and neutral is another matter. Crit- In 2004, a survey conducted by the FHHOA showed ics don’t trust a board that has been secretive and careless that 73 percent of respondents wanted a swimming pool with appearances of conflict of interest with running the and about half favored a community center building. But focus groups fairly. not everyone favoring certain amenities was willing to pay “I have absolute concern that they will not pick a truly for them. When asked if they would support funding for random sample of the community,” said Roberts. “That their preferred projects, 83 percent marked “yes.” By mul- can definitely skew the results.” tiplying the percent of supporters for each project by the overall percent also supporting funding, Rogers concluded that only 60 percent would vote for a pool and around 40 percent would get behind a community center—well short Luxury house, bargain of the supermajority needed for approval. The FHHOA report acknowledged that “since no community center? cost estimates were included in the survey, it should be Scottie Pippen’s former home in Forest Heights is expected to see a decrease in this level of support as figures on the market for $2.7 million. It’s 18,700 square feet become available.” on 2.3 acres, with a pool, sports courts and two librar- “Support for this expenditure appears to be strong,” the ies. Would it represent a better investment for the report advised, “but it will be important to strengthen it HOA than building less gracious facilities for $6.2 further before a vote occurs.” million? An email circulating among Forest Heights Five years later, when approximate costs of the improve- homeowners raises that question. ments are known, support appears to have plummeted. Nine of the 10 sources contacted for this story are now in the “no” column. Focusing on success The 2004 survey was used by a Portland State Univer- sity class to create a Forest Heights Recreation Plan later that year. It advised the association to use the FHHOA newsletter and website, door hangers, mailings, public meetings and other means to build support for recreational projects. It concluded that “the key to successful open- space improvement is citizen involvement.” Instead of a thorough and open campaign to persuade MLS #9027904. This information is available at www.rmls.com. homeowners to approve more than $6 million in spend-

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Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 7 the pearl News & Views p. 8-11 Pearl neighbors find new Safeway hard to love Kenneth Aaron

Safeway is the Pearl’s long-awaited mainstream supermarket. Now that it’s here, the store is finding it hard to be all things to all people.

By Allan Classen questionnaire named Safeway as their pri- brand “commodities,” but said the store “I’ve tried Safeway a couple times and it mary grocery store, two more than picked “falls far short in meat, poultry, seafood just doesn’t work for us,” said a Pearl par- earl District residents waited second-place Whole Foods. and produce.” ent who requested anonymity. “There aren’t a long time for a mainstream But when asked whether the new store enough organic and local items. And the supermarket. A Safeway store has succeeded in becoming the main super- prices are O.K. but not great.” was seen as completing the Too expensive market for the area, 16 gave negative Julie Young found Safeway didn’t work neighborhood, providing a full responses and only eight said it has. “Many things at Safeway are more for their household because “we’re spoiled range of everyday grocery products in the The negatives were often heart-felt and expensive than Freddies and Whole by the fresh seafood and range of organic heart of the district, within walking dis- far-reaching. Foods,” said Elliott Trommald. “That veggies at Whole Foods.” tance for many. sends me around the bend.” P “Nobody loves a Safeway,” said Rick “They seem to have no security,” said But six months after Safeway opened Barrett, a marketing professional who lives “Portland is a city that prides itself on Examiner columnist and Pearl resident at Northwest 13th and Lovejoy, many local and works in the Pearl. “It’s just a big mon- supporting small business,” said Lance Michaela Bancud, “or care about what hap- residents have nothing good to say about ster chain. … You can love a New Seasons, Poehler, “yet Safeway seems to have missed pens on their doorstep, so they don’t feel it. They don’t care for the national chain’s a Little Green Grocer or even Whole this entirely. Where’s the bulk? I have especially neighborly.” products or approach. The store aisles are never been to a grocery store with as little Foods. But a Safeway? That’s just a chore.” “I can get ice cream bars or tin foil or a often disturbingly empty, and the company in bulk as this Safeway. Almost all of their “If you are into packaged foods with box of Cheerios there,” Bancud continued, admits it is not off to a great start. organic is actually more expensive than high sugar and salt content, then you will “but I am not going to feel inspired to cook Despite the criticisms, 11 of 29 respon- Whole Foods. And lastly, the self-check- like Safeway,” said John Hickox. or eat well, which is supposedly the Ameri- dents to a Northwest Examiner email out. Ugh.” Bruce Kaplan likes Safeway’s house can goal these days.”

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Tamara Paulat said the new store doesn’t prices.” She also cited “a good stock of mis- work for her. “They do not have a good cellaneous household maintenance items organic or local selection,” she said. “They and a one-stop pharmacy.” have packaged prepared stuff—just like On balance, though, Safeway seems out Nestled in Northwest Portland, right any other big grocery store. Not really of sync with the values and lifestyles of the across from Montgomery Park, CLASS Academy is a unique and extraordinary going in a green direction or sustain- Pearl. Some of the perceived faults are cor- private school. The brainchild of long-time able. Prices are not that great either.” rectable, while others may be woven into its administrator, educator and author, Teresa Taylor Nussbaum called Safeway prices corporate-suburban formula. Cantlon, CLASS Academy achieves excel- “outrageously high even compared to Fred “The Pearl Safeway is never busy, nor lence in education through small student to I.T. Meyer” and said this Safeway location have I had to wait in line for checkout,” teacher ratios, multi-sensory and hands-on and multi-media class- doesn’t carry all the products found in said Taylor Nussbaum. “This is compared curriculum, and assessing students at the es. Students learn the basics of Microsoft National standard of education for all grade Office, Photoshop, iMovie, and Garage its other stores. Finally, Nussbaum was to Whole Foods and Fred Meyer, which levels. Band. Curriculum for the older grades offended by Safeway’s laxity in letting are always much busier throughout the also includes conversational Spanish, an The CLASS Academy education can begin loosely defined “service” dogs into the store. day.” interactive History program, and a public for Pre-Kindergarten students as young as Ruth Ostrom, who lives across the street Ron Jennings, a regular Safeway shop- speaking class. A strong emphasis on writ- 2 and ½ and continues all the way through ing improves students’ metacognition. As from the new store, called Safeway a disap- per, said, “they usually only have one or 8th grade. In the younger grades, CLASS well as the field trips listed above, CLASS pointment. “I prefer to walk to at least five sometimes two [non-self-service] check- Academy curriculum strongly emphasizes Academy 3rd – 8th grade students take other food stores. … It’s half underground; stands open. I have never had to wait phonemic understanding, which benefits field trips to the State Capitol, Portland struggling and skilled readers/pre-readers it feels like a burial place.” She said the behind more than two customers.” City Hall, the Central Library, and the End alike. Students experience activities store layout is “crammed and confused.” The company concedes it hasn’t been an of the Oregon Trail Museum near Salem. through oral, auditory, tactile and kines- immediate success. thetic exploration. Fine-motor skills and CLASS Academy advocates good citizen- Some like it “It’s been especially challenging because gross-motor skills are definitive pieces of ship, respect and safety for all students. of the economy, obviously, but we expected Others found Safeway a pure asset. this learning environment; brain research Children participate in a Green program that,” a Safeway spokesman told The Ore- shows that integrating fine and gross mo- which promotes recycling and composting “It has very friendly people working gonian in April. “We’re really waiting for tor skills into education at a young age is for all classrooms. We also use Tri-Met, there,” said Joan Pendergast. “I do not go to more development around the Pearl.” crucial to brain development and benefits the MAX and the Streetcar for the majority any other stores. I am not a fancy cook, so higher level learning as the child advances. of our field trips. Positive reinforcement Implying that the company’s own that may be the main reason. It has fulfilled Spanish and music are also included in allows for students to excel in a warm and research put the Pearl Safeway behind all my expectations.” daily activities. Field Trips include ice skat- caring environment. Whole Foods in market share, the spokes- ing and swimming lessons, the Children’s “The store seems to be quite attrac- For more information about CLASS man suggested cost-conscious shoppers Museum, and attending plays and musicals tive, clean, well-stocked and professionally Academy, please visit their website – www. might make the new store their backup. at the Northwest Children’s Theater. managed by a very capable team of caring classacademy.com. View the calendar, “That might not necessarily mean they’re Starting in 3rd grade, CLASS Academy’s employees who are also very pleasant and teacher bios and weekly blogs, and class picking Safeway over Whole Foods,” he program expands even further to include descriptions/curriculum. courteous for my day-to-day dealings,” said said, “but that they’ll make an extra trip Bruce Levy. here to stretch that dollar.” “We are pleased with it and delighted CLASS Academy that it is so close and that it maintains good 2730 NW Vaughn St. • Portland, OR 97210 • Across from Montgomery Park hours,” said Charles Ryberg, also citing Wrong for Pearl? www.classacademy.com convenience and friendly staff. Several respondents thought a New “Safeway carries full lines of product,” Seasons or more specialized type of grocery said Jan Valentine. “It has quality pro- store would have been a better fit in this duce (organic and otherwise), an excellent location. deli and cafe-prepared meals at reasonable “If only New Seasons had opened in the Pearl,” said Rick Barrett. “New Seasons is by far the best big-format local chain.” Where do you “My ideal mix would be a New Seasons and Little Green Grocer in the neighbor- buy most of your hood,” said Ruth Feldman. groceries? Love little grocer Safeway 11 Pearl residents have a special fondness for the Little Green Grocer, located almost Whole Foods 9 in the shadow of Safeway at Northwest th Fred Meyer 5 11 and Northrup. 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Safeway continued from page 9 daily basis for the same or lower prices than Whole Foods and Safeway,” said Tamara Paulat, who lives in the Sitka building, where the Little Green Grocer operates. “I don’t stock up there, but I’m really impressed at their variety. Plus they are a small family-owned business, local, sustainable, etc. They really listen to suggestions and are just friendly and intimate.” “They do quite well with a lot of seniors that live in the area,” said Ron Jennings. “They are totally organic and their veggies are fresh, so they are expensive. If I run out of milk or eggs I get them there. Their milk is Sunshine and the expiration date is longer than Safeway.” “I like the people at Little Green Grocer and I like having a corner market,” said a Pearl mother. “I try to shop there whenever I can. It’s a local family-owned business, they do bike delivery and they have great products.” aron Pearl resident Jan Valentine uses Kenneth A While many Pearl neighbors like Whole Foods, high prices are a Kenneth common complaint. Aaron

Little Green Grocer (left) represents the local, organic values neighbors say they want, but owner Scott Lekovish doubts he has the market share reflected in the Examiner survey.

Little Green Grocer for things she doesn’t buy those concerned about the source of their food but still at Safeway. “I like their healthy take-away food seeking the benefits of a major supermarket. Most respon- and great service too. I can walk there (always dents add that Whole Foods’ prices are high. a plus), and LGG is also community-minded.” “Whole Foods [has] a good philosophy about organic “If you want quality, great wine buys, con- and sustainable, so I know all the items there are philo- venience, personal service and very reasonable sophically good,” said the anonymous resident. “And, it’s prices, you want Little Green Grocer,” said the main place that we buy meat and seafood.” John Hickox. “As you might guess, it is my “When you want really good meat,” said Kenneth favorite store.” Aaron, “they have it.” Little Green Grocer co-owner Scott “Whole Foods has a much better selection of fish and Lekovish wishes he had half the market meat [than Safeway],” said Ron Jennings. “It seems to be share of Safeway—as suggested by the a bigger store. Their prices can be higher, but if you really Examiner survey—but said it was “nowhere take the time to shop, you can find prices on some items near that number.” cheaper than Safeway.” Lekovish said his sales dropped in half Helen Jones described Whole Foods as a place cost- when Safeway opened and are only gradu- conscious shoppers consider “only when they have some- ally recovering. thing special going on and want a particular item.” Still, he found it gratifying that so Whole Foods trailed Safeway as the main store of many residents like what the store is respondents to the questionnaire even though Whole about. He attributed that loyalty to peo- Foods apparently has far more customers. That suggests ple who are “passionate about where many of the people seen at Whole Foods come from out- their food comes from” and who “have a side the Pearl. That makes sense given that Whole Foods relationship with us.” has only three stores in the city while Safeway has 20 in Whole Foods represents a compromise for the Portland area.

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Box office dispatch from the gumshoe nephews: A buddy and student at Metropolitan Learning Center in Northwest Portland plays Stephen, a young confidence man in “The Brothers Bloom,” a film now showing in theaters. The same friend plays the role of Max in the cinematic adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wilds Are,” directed and co-written by Spike Jonze. See the trailer on YouTube. It looks pretty incredible. It opens in the fall. The “Grey Gardens” opening night at Portland Cen- A fountain cascades water between the towers of Waterfront Pearl, creating the sense of two ships at sea. ter Stage left many people gushing that it was bet- Michaela Bancud ter than productions they’d seen in kid. The odor persisted from Burnside painting studio on Northwest 10th Avenue last August. New York. Janine DaVita, an equity to Overton streets. It was muggy and It recently announced plans to move to a new space in actress, plays Little Edie before the there was no breeze to move it around. developer Ed McNamara’s planned family building in crackup that leaves her morbidly Who can say what’s behind such pol- the North Pearl, where Portland Public Schools will lease entangled with her bedridden moth- lution any given night, but it was bad classroom space for early grades. Isobel’s may expand its er and many, many cats. The musical enough to make my eyes sting. I’m no programs and become a full-service community center, is based on the well-known docu- Erin Brockovich, but I seem to notice depending on how things evolve. mentary about the Bouvier-Beales, it more often in the early evening. A Bumped into a neighbor on the way to the Starlight a mother and daughter, who share recent town hall meeting with a panel Parade who told me that actor Jason Lee is now staying a squalorous 28-room mansion in of five DEQ staffers at Chapman at the Wyatt, along with the cast and crew of “Leverage.” the Hamptons. Nice touch in the Elementary was cold comfort for those Lee starred in the TV show “My Name is Earl,” which was Armory lobby: cans of Friskies cat concerned about children’s exposure to recently cancelled by NBC. food used for votive candles. toxic airborne emissions, which means Waterfront Pearl has had its share pretty much everyone. Bargain bin: Craft Nights on the second Wednesday of Janine Divita, who plays Little Edie of trouble since the housing market Environmental anxiety aside, five the month at Santa Fe Taqueria, hosted by Child’s Play toy in Portland Center Stage’s production fell off the deep end. Now there’s healthy-looking ducks arrived in Tan- store. Kids eat free every Wednesday at Santa Fe, located of “Grey Gardens,” attends the opening rd some good news for the building. ner Springs Park. So far, L.A. Fitness at Northwest 23 and Kearney. night party in the Armory lobby after Construction crews finished a cas- hasn’t claimed this park’s corners for Unfussy French: Fenouil restaurant has a summer on- the play. cading water feature that laps around gym membership sales as they have the-go and picnic lunch menu Monday-Saturday, 11:30 the two white buildings, which are meant to resemble at nearby Jamison Square, where blue tents are staked on a.m.-2 p.m. Déjuener delivered right to Jamison Square. ships. And I guess they do, especially if one imagines them warm days. There’s little I enjoy more than being marketed Menu includes Sandwich au Jambon ($7) and Croissant at flood stage. I know what you’re thinking; and no, the to when I’m at the park, especially by a business with au Crabe. water feature isn’t intended as a kiddy splashing pool. Not L.A. in its name. In fact, I’m thinking of setting up a tent Totally free on Wednesday nights on KMHD radio that this ever stopped us before. How better to lend the myself and selling memberships to the Grande Ronde/ is “Divaville,” hosted by the infectious Krista, who spins place some life than to get a lifeguard and announce open Spirit Mountain Casino Gambling Club I’m starting. My vocalists and jazz standards from the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. swim hours? For now, the cyclone fencing is down and tents will be tasteful but eye-catching. My dad’s been look- Think “Buttermilk Sky” and “What a Night for Love.” pedestrians can get quite close to the river and the horses ing for a place to launch his freelance life-coach business. Singers like Eydie Gormé, Mel Torme and Ella Fitzgerald on the south end of the stables. You probably have a business you’d like to advertise, too. like you may not have heard them before. On a recent warm night, the air had a creepy electrical Permit inquiries should be made to Portland Parks and smell, like an overworked transformer. Some describe it as Recreation. the smell an electrical train set makes, if you had one as a Isobel’s Clubhouse opened in Tom Denhart’s old Michaela Bancud can be reached at [email protected]

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Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 11 history Mike Ryerson In 1933, the small corner building was listed as a delicatessen owned by Ray P. Stenning, who also lived in the residential hotel. Stenning is also listed in 1936 as GladYou the owner of a beer parlor at this location. At sometime during WWII, the addition became the Jolly Inn Beer Parlor. AskedAnswering your questions about The Jolly Inn was in business until Northwest Portland history shortly after 1960. Owner Arne Johnson died in September of 1958, and his wife, By Mike Ryerson Ethel, supposedly only ran it for a short time before she closed it and it became the M&R Doughnut Shop. The doughnut Question: shop was in business until about 1966, and the building became vacant until 1969, “For the past few years, we’ve been driving nd when it is listed as the home of a short- nd The small building at Northwest 22 and Glisan has been the home by a house at Northwest 22 and Glisan of several businesses over the years. lived Fergy’s Barber Shop. with a small building on the corner that Briefly in the early 1970s, I remember, looks like it was once a business. We never the spot was a café run by the Jesuit Vol- This 1950s insurance map unteer Corp, although there are no records see any activity there. Was it ever a store or shows the two houses that to that effect. another type of business?” were once the Rosegate Inn. The house on the southern side of the —Marilyn Stone The attached restaurant was parcel was torn down in the 1950s, when added in the 1920s. The house the space became a parking lot for the Answer: on the right was torn down to remaining apartment building. make room for a parking lot. Yes, it has housed several businesses over Jim Kennett, who now owns the entire the years, but you won’t have seen much The Rosegate Inn was first parcel, said two restrooms and a sink still activity unless you go back 40 years or more. listed in the 1926 Portland remain in the basement, indicating the tav- We were unable to find the exact year the City Directory. ern once occupied more than just the small small addition was erected, but city directo- addition. Also, there’s still a window on the ries first list the address in 1926 as part of inside of the Glisan-facing wall that’s been the Rosegate Inn, a residential hotel. The cemented over. inn was built in 1903 and is referred to as Current city zoning does not allow for the Joshua Roberts House. the building to be used for retail purposes. Because there is no evidence of any It’s currently used for storage. driveway curb cuts in the original sidewalk, it’s highly unlikely that the addition was Most likely, the structure at the corner were mirror images, shared 28 boarders Have a question about Northwest Portland ever a garage, as often rumored and indicat- was built as a restaurant for the residential at the time of the 1930 U.S. Census. The history? Email it to Mike Ryerson at ed in some city records. It’s hard to explain hotel that occupied the attached house Rosegate Inn was only in business for [email protected] or write: why a horse ring would still exist in the curb and another house that once stood on the five or six years until both houses became Northwest Examiner, 2825 NW Upshur, Ste. C, where a driveway would have been. lot to the south. The two houses, which apartment buildings. Portland, OR 97210.

12 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 13 14 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 going out Restaurants & Theater p. 15-20 NW Examiner 2009 Outdoor Food & Beverage Guide Decks, Patios, Gardens & Sidewalk Seating

Warm weather is here and Bay 13 Restaurant 701 NW 13th Ave. – 503-227-1133 Laurelwood Public House the flocking of Northwest www.bay13restaurant.com Mike Ryerson Portlanders to outdoor cafes is Modern seafood with a sushi and raw/ oyster bar. Sliding glass doors open to a so predictable that migratory covered, heated, raised patio with sweep- ing views of the Pearl District. Outdoor birds set their clocks by it . (O K. ,. tables and couches. Happy hour daily. if they wore little-bitty wrist Besaw’s 2301 NW Savier St. – 503-228-2619 watches, they might double- www.besaws.com check them ). Our annual guide Covered patio and sidewalk seating. Break- fast, lunch and dinner. Full bar. Now open includes the finest places in the on Mondays. neighborhood to experience Beau Thai 730 NW 21st Ave. – 503-223-2182 this phenomenon (provided www.beauthai.com they paid a small fee and Sidewalk seating along NW 21st Avenue. Offering Northwest Portland’s finest Thai provided vital information) . food. Vegetarian dishes.

Fenouil As front porches go, Laurelwood Public House’s Mike Ryerson takes the cake . Like a friendly neighbor, it welcomes you with a drink, a smile and plenty of conversation . When you’ve grown tired of weaving through a sea of shoppers on Northwest 23rd Avenue, stop in and try one of Laurelwood’s award-winning craft beers on tap and a delectable handmade veggie burger . The food exceeds standard pub fare, and their fresh-cut fries are arguably the best in Northwest Portland . The small bar boasts original organic beer, including World Beer Cup gold medal-winner Free Range Red . Space is at a premium on hot summer evenings, so make reservations if you plan to congregate with a large group of friends .

Located on the north side of Jamison Square, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & Blue Moon Tavern & Grill Fenouil’s chic patio is reminiscent of a Parisian Frozen Yogurt 432 NW 21st Ave. – 503-223-3184 sidewalk café filled with leisurely business folk 39 NW 23rd Place – 503-295-3033 www.mcmenamins.com and ladies who lunch . This French brasserie www.benjerry.com/uptowncenter. This popular NW 21st Avenue hangout of- Outdoor patio and deck seating in an open fers sidewalk tables from which to watch offers a broad selection of fresh lunch options, setting. the goings-on and the passers-by, pairing including the house favorite Croissant au Crabe . perfectly with McMenamins handcrafted Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream & ales, wines, spirits and pub fare. For heartier appetites, choose the Seafood-filled Frozen Yogurt Paella Camarguaise au Chorizo . The service staff 301 NW 10th Ave. – 503-796-3033 Bridgeport Brewpub + Bakery is attentive and knowledgeable, which comes www.benjerry.com/pearldistrict. 1313 NW Marshall St. – 503-241-3612 Open stroefront with sidewalk seating www.bridgeportbrew.com in handy when you need help choosing from th under an awning on the corner of NW 10 Outdoor deck with tables and rail seat- over 200 wine options . A bottle here can add and Everett. ing overlooking the Pearl District. Serving from $32 to over $2,000 to your tab . Patio dinner dinners nightly and lunch on the weekends. Biscuits Café Full bar with beer, wine and cocktail ser- service is elegant, with traditional offerings of 103 NW 21st Ave. – 503-295-3729 vice available. roasted rabbit, filet mignon and grilled salmon . www.biscuitscafe.com Reservations recommended for these see-and-be- Biscuits Café is a locally-owned breakfast and lunch café that offers its customers seen outdoor tables . “fresh food” and large portions along with a unique atmosphere. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. Continued next page Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 15 going out Outdoor Dining Guide Continued from page 15 Mangia Pizza Café Nell Mexican Cuisine. Full bar, beer and wine. allan classen 1987 NW Kearney St. – 503-294-6487 Margaritas and 38 tequilas. The new place www.cafenell.com at NW 21st and Everett. Lively neighborhood café, brasserie style, serving American classics. Breakfast, Chow lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend 505 NW 14th Ave. – 503-274-2469 brunch. Sidewalk seating for 40. NW 20th www.cafechow.com and Kearney. Breakfast burritos, housemade granola and egg sandwiches served all day. Fabulous Cha! Cha! Cha! Mexican Taqueria salads and stacked sandwiches and fresh 1208 NW Glisan St. – 503-221-2111 baked bread and natural meats/cheese www.chaportland.com for lunch. $5 breakfast meal. Off street Sustainable Mexican taqueria and cock- parking. tails. Serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, salads and more. Sidewalk Crackerjacks seating along busy Glisan Street in the 2788 NW Thurman St. – 503-222-9069 Pearl. Beautiful garden patio with seating for 30 plus sidewalk tables. Classic American Cha Taqueria & Bar cuisine: meatloaf, salmon, fish and chip, 305 NW 21st Ave – 503-295-4077 homemade pizza and “pub food.” Fresh and www.chaportland.com reasonably priced. Kid and dog friendly. Seating for up to 60 in a covered court- Full bar, Oregon Lottery and free pool. yard and second level deck. Authentic Sit under the stars while biting into a savory pizza pie at the corner of 23rd Place and Northwest Vaughn . Eight months ago, Mary Starr and Russ Goose Hollow Inn Hubbard of the nearby Industrial Café and Saloon allan classen turned the quaint house that was Filbert’s into a charming gourmet pizzeria . Evergreens greet you on the front porch, trellised pink rose bushes bloom wildly out back . The hand-tossed pies come in two sizes (12- and 16-inch) or by the slice until 5 p .m . Simple but divine, the classic Margherita topped with tomato sauce, whole- milk mozzarella and fresh basil will disappear in minutes . For a heartier pie, try the beef pizza made with grass-fed ground beef, caramelized onions and gorgonzola .

The prime location across from a MAX stop makes this a perfect place for a bite before a zoo concert or after Crackerjack’s a game at PGE Park . (The kitchen’s This casual, dog-friendly pub is a open until 11:30 p .m .) The covered favorite of mountain-biking groups patio offers both sun protection and after long rides in Forest Park . fresh air . Try the “Best Reuben on It has a homey feel, decorated the Planet,” a hot turkey sandwich with old advertising and Portland or add a side of Bud Clark’s famous memorabilia . Play a game of free pool Reuben sauce to any of a dozen other and have an afternoon beer on the sandwiches . There’s not a bad one patio . The food is mostly typical bar in the bunch . Chase it with a true fare and the usual fried appetizers, Imperial Pint (20 ounces), still a steal but Crackerjacks also offers nine at $4 .50 . Soup and several salads varieties of tasty pizza and—perfect round out the lighter side, but this for summer—nine salads, including unpretentious place is really about Cobb, Cajun and Greek . Be prepared big sandwiches, cold beer and good to adjust your expectations of a bar company . salad—these are nothing but good . allan classen

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16 Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 going out The Dragonfly Coffee House scratch since 1979. Patio and full bar. 2387 NW Thurman St. – 503-224-7888 Private Garden Room for meetings and On Deck Sports Bar & Grill A breezy little coffee house on the corner events. Take out and delivery. Mike Ryerson of 24th and Thurman where skilled and friendly baristas serve exquisite Caffe Fehrenbacher Hof/The Hof D’arte Espresso and homemade pastries 1225 SW 19th Ave. – 503-223-4493 form their own ovens. New summertime Next door to the Goose Hollow Inn, smoothies! find the Clark Family “Hof.” Featuring: handcrafted espresso and coffees from Eat Pizza Ristretto and Longbottom Roasters. Home- 2037 SW Morrision St. – 503-243-3663 made pastries/soups, toothsome breakfast www.eatpizzaportland.com sandwiches. Cobblestone pation. Open Home of Portland’s Best New York Pizza everyday. and Pizza Alla Casalinga. Enjoy the phe- nomenal pizza, salads and sandwiches on Fenouil in the Pearl the outdoor patio along with a frosty beer 911 NW 11th Ave. – 503-525-2225 this summer. One block from PGE Park. www.fenouilinthepearl.com Located in the Pearl District, Fenouil com Elephants Delicatessen bines classic French cuisine with flavors 115 NW 22nd Ave. – 503-299-6304 and ingredients from nearby countries. www.elephantsdeli.com The dining room, patio and bar mix a high- Portland’s premier specialy foods and energy vibe with European romance. catering company serving local foods from Continued next page

Watch the sunset dance across Pearl lofts and New Old Lompoc rooftops from the rooftop bar at On Deck . At dusk, Mike Ryerson white lights twinkle in 30-year-old apples trees that surround the sprawling patio, complemented by stretches of lavender and pine . Sports fans can track the score of their favorite team inside on multiple plasma and flat-screen TVs . Starters to share: cornmeal-crusted calamari with chipotle- citrus aioli or king-sized beer-battered onion rings . Try the Gretzky Gobbler for a side of greens or dive right into a sporty sandwich or burger . Clever concoctions include Fenway’s Clubhouse Sandwich (house-roasted turkey breast, black forest ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar) . Order The Italian Stallion and make your fellow diners smile .

Unwind at the pumpkin-hued brewery near the corner of Northwest 23rd and Savier . Silver kegs bloom Besaw’s with flowers at the door, and grape What began in 1903 as a beer parlor vines tangle across a shed in the back . is now one of Portland’s model Al fresco tables set to the side offer eateries . And while times are tough the perfect spot to sit when the sun now, this Depression offers two shines with a chilled Lompoc-crafted new blessings: No Prohibition and ale or lager . For food, try the crab and Besaw’s Recession Specials . Five- roasted garlic dip or spicy buffalo dollar breakfast steals range from wings for a starter . Follow with a plate the Dollar Stack of pancakes to the of pure comfort food: a burger, fish Scram 23, two eggs scrambled with and chips, mac and cheese, or chicken asparagus, prosciutto and chevre potpie . with roasted potatoes . The thick and feathery French toast is a must . Sit at tables along 23rd or in the covered patio, which has overhead heaters and side enclosures in case a cold or wet day invades the summer . allan classen

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Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 17 going out Outdoor Dining Guide Continued from page 17 Industrial Café 2572 NW Vaughn St. – 503-227-7002 Outside seating for 40. Full bar with 7 beers on tap. Enjoy their own grass-fed Cha Taqueria beef. A great spot after hiking in Forest The auto-body shop turned cantina Park. Dogs welcome. Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-9 p.m. offers a tantalizing happy-hour menu Sat-Sun breakfast and lunch 8 a.m.-3 p.m. perfect for its sprawling courtyard . Kettleman Bagel Company Greet the sun with a margarita made 2314 NW Lovejoy St. – 503-295-2314 from cucumber or a jalapeno-infused www.kettlemanbagels.com Outside patio seating along Lovejoy St. tequila . Lively homemade mole makes near busy 23rd Ave. Kettle boiled bagels its way into many dishes, especially proudly using Shepard’s Grain Sustainable Wheat. Stumptown Coffee. the hearty Carnitas Enchiladas . The Carnavalito is an ideal sampler, with Kingston Sports Bar & Grill surprisingly dense chicken and cheese 2015 SW Morrison St. – 503-224-2115 www.kingstonsportsbar.com flautas and potato-stuffed tequitos Sidewalk seating for up to 24 on the sunny that are as homey as twice-baked side of the building. All-American break- spuds . Choose from more than a fasts, lunches and dinners. Homemade soups and salads. Burgers and sandwiches. dozen tequilas of varying ages while Portland’s Best Sports Bar. people-watching at Northwest 21st and

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Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 19 going out Outdoor Dining Guide Continued from page 19 Park Kitchen TeaZone & Camellia Lounge 422 NW 8th Ave – 503-7275 510 NW 11th Ave. – 503-221-2130 www.parkkitchen.com www.teazone.com Seasonally driven menu. Internationally Sidewalk seating along the Portland acclaimed chef. Private dining available. Streetcar line. Best selection of organic Outside seating overlooking the North loose leaf teas. Hot and iced teas, fresh- Park Blocks in the Pearl. brewed chai and smoothies. Lounge open offering a full bar featuring marTEAnis. The Rams Head 2282 NW Hoyt St. – 503-221-0098 Typhoon! on Everett www.mcmenamins.com 2310 NW Everett St. – 503-243-7557 Settle in at a sidewalk table following an www.typhoonrestaurants.com afternoon of shopping on busy NW 23rd. Outdoor patio seating on Northwest 23rd, Relax with handcrafted McMenamins ales, perfect for a day of shopping. Enjoy wines and spirits paired with fresh salad, Award Winning Thai cuisine at modest burgers, sandwiches and more. prices. Serving lunch and dinner. Signature cocktails and a full bar. Serratto 2112 NW Kearney St. – 503-221-1195 21st Avenue Bar & Grill www.serratto.com 721 NW 21st Ave. – 503-222-4121 Serving innovated dishes from Italy, Deck, patio, garden and sidewalk seating France and the greater Mediterranean for 80. Casual atmosphere in one of the region. Outstanding wine list and full bar. neighborhood’s best gardens. Open 11a.m. Sidewalk tables for outdoor dining on NW to 2:30 a.m. Sat and Sun. 3 p.m. to 2:30 21st and Kearney. Parking available in the a.m. Mon thru Fri. lot at NW 21st and Johnson. Virgo & Pisces Taco Del Mar 500 NW 21st Ave. – 503-517-8855 911 NW Hoyt St. – 503-274-4836 www.virgoandpisces.com www.tacodelmar.com Serving daily lunch, dinner and weekend Enjoy lunch or dinner on new patio furni- brunch. A variety of tasty appetizers, ture! Quality, fresh fast food without lard sweet or savory crepes and gluten and soy- or transfats. TDM has gone green with free pastas and pizzas. Plenty of sidewalk bio-degradable utensils, plates and bags. seating. Full bar and local live music. Beer coming soon! Free WiFi. Wildwood Restaurant & Bar Tea Chai Te 1221 NW 21st Ave. – 503-248-9663 rd 734 NW 23 Ave. – 503-228-0900 www.wildwoodrestaurant.com www.teachaite.com Patio seating for up to 20 along 21st Av- Check out the amazing view of the West enue. Serving lunch, dinner and coctails. Hills from a 2nd story outdoor balcony! Offering a cozy vibe featuring over 100 World Cup Coffee & Tea Co. teas including Portland’s Best Bubble Tea. 1740 NW Glisan St. – 503-228-4152 Free wi-fi. www.worldcupcoffee.com A locally-based coffee shop providing fresh-roasted coffee, pastries, sandwiches and desserts. Free wi-fi and a meeting room too.

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20th anniversary with a 20-mile run in al programs for Portland-area youth. To Forest Park Saturday, June 20. Participants reserve tickets ($20), visit www.brownpa- must raise $500, which will go toward pertickets.com/event/67318, call 503-827- Community maintaining trails in the park. To regis- 0405, or email anniversary@nwportland- ter, visit www.forestparkconservancy.org or hostel.com. email andrea@forestparkconservancy. Visioning for patio Events Tuesday concerts Food Front will hold two design cha- Teen Idol Northwest Portland International Hos- rettes on its patio as part of City Repair’s history professor, Portland State University. tel & Guesthouse presents performers and Village Building Convergence Saturday, The finals of Portland Teen Idol, a singing June 9: “Teddy vs. the Telegraph: How a a barbecue every Tuesday evening in June, June 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and Tuesday, June competition for students age 13-19 hosted President and a Technology Competed to 6-10 p.m., in its Secret Garden at 415 NW 9, 1-3 p.m. The goal is to envision how to by Portland Parks & Recreation, will be held Change the English Language,” Paul Collins, 18th Ave. make the Food Front patio a more dynamic Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m., at the Northwest assistant professor of English, Portland State June 9: Dan Weber, Portland, community space and a launch pad for Children’s Theater, 1819 NW Everett St. University. www.myspace.com/highway142 future VBC projects in the Northwest Two of the finalists, Ashley Fields and Ella June 16: Metro Update, David Bragdon, June 16: Brad Creel, Portland, neighborhood. For more information, call Carver, live in Northwest Portland. president, Metro Council www.bradcreel.com Valerie or Tom at 503-222-5658, x133. Cancer Survivors Day June 23: Rotary Business Roundtables, June 22: Russell Thomas, Portland Photo exhibit Matt Mahaffy, coordinator. National Cancer Survivors Day celebra- www.myspace.com/ June 30: Club Transition Meeting. Speak- An opening reception for participants in tion will be Sunday, June 7, 2-4 p.m., at therussellthomasagenda ers Don Barney and Don Smith. a photography class sponsored by Portland Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. Can- June 30: To be announced Parks & Recreation and Friendly House cer survivor Devon Webster, M.D., from Bike classes Visit www.nwportlandhostel.com or call this spring will be held Wednesday, June Northwest Cancer Specialists, will share REI offers free classes on bicycling this 503-827-0405 for more information. 24, 5-7 p.m., at 1737 NW 26th Ave. Mag- lessons she learned on surviving cancer. month at its Pearl store, Northwest 14th Hostel celebration gie Trimbach taught the class, which was Activities will include wellness walks, talks and Johnson streets. for 12- to 14-year-olds. The photos are of by experts on nutrition and exercise, well- The 100th anniversary of international June 10, 7 p.m.: Bike Maintenance 101 scenes in the neighborhood and surround- ness information, survivorship resources, hostelling will be celebrated Saturday, June will cover the basics, such as changing a ing parks and industrial areas. wellness information, keepsake photos, art 13, at Northwest Portland International tire, lubing the chain and simple adjust- and garden activities, and refreshments. The Hostel & Guesthouse, 415 NW 18th Ave., Summer camp ments. Each participant will receive a free event is free, but registration is required. with a day of family-oriented events. From set of Novara tire levers for changing flats. Summer Chaps, Friendly House’s sum- Visit www.legacyhealth.org/calendar. 1-5 p.m. there will be free activities, includ- mer day camp for school-age children, June 17, 6:30 p.m.: Buying a New or ing games for children and live music. In presents free weekly performances dem- Pearl Rotary meetings Used Bike will provide tips on identifying the evening, 6:30-10 p.m., there will be a onstrating skills learned in the camp. The what type of bike you need. The program Pearl Rotary hosts speakers every Tues- benefit featuring music by Stephanie Sch- first two events are a battle of the bands, is presented by REI, the city of Portland’s day morning at 7:30 in the Ecotrust Build- neiderman, a silent auction, a traditional Friday, June 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., and a pup- Bureau of Transportation and the Com- ing, 721 NW Ninth Ave. A $10 charge German barbecue and an international pet show Friday, June 26, 4:45-5:30 p.m. munity Cycling Center’s Bike Shop direc- includes a continental breakfast. For more photo exhibit. Speakers include Portland Summer Chaps runs June 16-Aug. 21, and tor, Mychal Tetteh. 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allan classen By Allan Classen you smell a pollutant, the pollutant is there.” About 100 neighbors attended a meet- Another audience member was Krag ing last month to see what could be done Petterson, director of technology with about air pollution in Northwest Portland. Cooper Environmental Services, whose The turnout amazed Department of company was hired by the federal Envi- Environmental Quality officials, who were ronmental Protection Agency to monitor invited to hear and respond to rising local air outside ESCO’s main plant. dissent. Concerns have escalated in 2009 “We found definitely that ESCO is due to publication of a USA Today report responsible for the manganese in the air,” identifying all seven schools in the North- he said. west and Pearl districts as having worse Mary Peveto, the founder of Neighbors industrial air pollution than 98 percent of for Clean Air, used Petterson’s findings to the schools in the nation. file a complaint with DEQ against Lande. “I’m really happy to see all you folks Peveto said Lande was given a copy of that here,” said DEQ’s Gregg Lande, one of five report in February, yet he told the audience employees of the agency sitting at the head that it wasn’t possible to link particular table. “This group is bigger than all of the pollutants with their sources. people I’ve seen in 20 years.” Members of the audience line up to ask questions of Oregon Department of Environmental After Petterson spoke, Lande acknowl- Before the meeting was over, Lande, Quality officials. edged that such a connection can be made a longtime Northwest Portland resident, and that he had said so all along. His may not have been so happy with the borhood committee dedicated to reducing contributes some, but it’s not to a level that defense drew guffaws from the audience, crowd or their sometimes harsh and skepti- emissions from ESCO, whose two steel would make me worry.” which was not in a tolerant mood. cal judgments. foundries were named by USA Today as His advice to the audience: “We want State Rep. Mitch Greenlick, who “Don’t ask DEQ for any help because the primary source of industrial pollution you to be concerned, not alarmed.” attended the meeting, was asked for his you won’t get it,” warned one man. “Their affecting neighborhood schools. One audience member not ready to overall reaction. job is to collect money so they can let com- “I feel like we’ve done quite a bit of accept that advice was Joan Rothlein, a “We need to figure out what the barrier panies continue polluting.” monitoring,” said Lande, noting that DEQ neurotoxicologist at Oregon Health & Sci- is to cleaning up the emissions in the area,” His reference was to fees for pollution had a monitoring station at the Forest Park ence University who is also a neighbor and he said. “I assume the technology is avail- discharge permits, which provide 70 per- Post Office for years. “We’ve never found acquaintance of Lande. able to clean up the emissions, and then it cent of the agency’s funding. It was a point concentrations that are immediately harm- “We didn’t need USA Today to know becomes a matter of economics. repeated by several speakers before the ful to human health.” there were air issues,” said Rothlein. “It “For the first time last night, I under- two-hour meeting ended. Lande said his wife taught at Chapman stinks outside ESCO. I’m a scientist, and stood the possible value of cap-and-trade “They study, they study, they study, but and their two children went there. we’re supposed to be objective, but when proposals. I suppose it would be easier to they don’t do anything to stop pollution,” “I was never worried specifically about you drive by ESCO on certain days it convince ESCO to spend money to get charged Bob Davies. ESCO,” he said. “I know there are real pol- stinks. well below standards if they could sell Davies has worked for years on a neigh- lutants causing real harm. ESCO probably “It’s not rocket science,” she said. “When some of that ‘excess reduction,’” he said.

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business had the perfect new location for the bento Thurman continued from page 1 JULIE KEEFE business. Bair wasn’t so sure at first, but his predicament justified gambling on Thur- man Street. He is not sorry. “As soon as we opened the doors, we were busy,” said Bair. Many of his regular customers worked at Montgomery Park and Con-way, he discovered, and they could now walk to his location rather than drive. He also drew on a healthy number of Food Front shoppers and patrons of other local businesses. After a little more than a year on Thur- man, he sells more bento boxes now than he ever did on Westover. JULIE KEEFE

Dan Bair tends his grill while keeping an eye on Thurman Street. Bair had been unfamiliar with the street before he was forced to move his bento stand from its home of 20 years on Northwest Westover, but one year later he said sales have already surpassed past levels. bike corral in front of her shop, sacrificing was on Northwest Westover across from a vehicle parking space so the city could the Uptown Shopping Center, and he had install racks for 12 bikes. never even been to Thurman Street. In Bair’s West Coast Bento is both a bene- October 2007, he suddenly lost his lease. ficiary and contributor to the festive atmo- Loyal customer Brent Douglas was dis- sphere. As one of his patrons recently turbed to go for lunch one day and find remarked, “A neighborhood is always more only a “closed” sign and immediately called of a neighborhood when you can smell Bair. Foot traffic is high on Thurman Street, especially around Northwest 23rd something cooking.” Douglas, who owns a row of commercial Place, where St. Honore Boulangerie (background) and Food Front are main Two years ago, Bair’s busy bento stand buildings at 24th and Thurman, insisted he attractions.

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“I knew it would work,” said Douglas, a neighborhood resident for most of the last 30 years. “I really like the vibe on Thurman,” No hustle-bustle kind of place Douglas said. “The vibe on Thurman is dif- By Carol Wells ferent from the rest of Northwest because street is that many of the homes and was looking for a neighborhood environ- the businesses here cater to the people who businesses are in older buildings, giving ment with people living on the street, live in the neighborhood, and that’s a big Thurman Street is about people. On them and the street a sense of place and walking on the street, and being part of difference.” weekday mornings, it’s about the regular history, and a human scale that modern that community. This is what I grew up Part of what makes Thurman a special gang that assembles at the Dragonfly glass-and-steel structures just don’t have. with in France, with my parents’ bakery Coffee House to solve the world’s prob- experience for him is recognizing many of For a couple of years, I ran a nonprofit being part of the life of a neighborhood.” lems before getting down to some paying the faces he sees on the street every day, organization out of the Thurman Street Thurman Street is also about busi- work. Today, over cups of dark roast cof- th even if he doesn’t know their names. Building, a 19 -century former grocery nesses that provide services people can fee, the conversation turns to our shared “That’s what makes Thurman so nice,” store whose inside is so pristinely pre- use. love affair with the tree-lined street that’s he said. served that a claw-foot tub still graces “I get my hair cut here, my library is visible through the café’s large windows. He’s not the only one to feel that way. one of its bathrooms. here, my co-op [Food Front, a mem- Gunnar Forland, a manufacturers’ “I love the whole café-society feel of the The Northwest branch of the Mult- ber-owned grocery store] is here,” says agent who lives nearby, begins by talking street,” said Jim Lomasson, who shares a nomah County Library is housed in a Paul Bingman, owner of Edgewood. th about the personal relationship between photography studio at Northwest 24 and storybook brick building from 1928. St. net, a website development company, neighbors and the small-business owners Thurman with Stewart Harvey in a former Honoré Boulangerie’s building is also of who comes into the neighborhood from on the street. “Homer down here”—his theater building they co-own. “On a nice ’20s vintage and, reports owner Domi- Linnton. thumb indicates Twenty-third Avenue day, everybody’s out.” nique Geulin, it has been home to a When I ran my nonprofit on the Market, owned by Homer Medica—“if Mustang repair shop and a gas station. street, I could patronize a copy and print Building blocks one of his customers wants something, The street boasts other gathering shop, a dry cleaner and several restau- he’ll bring it in. He stocks chili paste There’s a general consensus about the places, each with a character reflecting rants, all with faces behind the counter for me.” businesses that formed the building blocks that of the people behind the counter. that stayed the same day after day. A customer comes in and owner Erin of Thurman’s renaissance. Toward the hills, the Clearing Café hosts Chain coffee shops, restaurants and Timmins starts a cappuccino for him Bill Welch, who came to the neighbor- neighbors who enjoy its low-key pulse stores are not always bad. Anonymous, without asking. She’s behind the counter hood in the 1970s, said the move of Food and people on their way to a run in For- quick service has its place in our rushed th every morning, chit-chatting with regu- Front from a small store at 27 and Thur- est Park. Although it is owned by Briana and overworked lives. What a street like lars about their families and jobs, and man to its current corner at 2375 NW and Peter Borten from The Dragontree Thurman, with its relatively stable popu- greeting newcomers. Thurman in 1987 was pivotal. day spa next door, co-managers Alex lation of neighbors and on-site business Photographer Sergio Ortiz says that “I’m dumbfounded by how many busi- McGregor and Dallas Summers treat owners, gives us is a web of relationships for him it’s about the feel of the street. nesses came to nestle around Food Front,” customers with a proprietary cordiality. which, taken in totality, form a com- said Welch. “Food Front had a lot to do “It’s not a hustle-bustle kind of place. St. Honoré’s Geulin comes in every munity. That equals a richness of life for with making it easy to live in Willamette There’s nothing pretentious about it,” he morning to supervise his team of bak- everyone, residents and visitors alike. Heights and the flats.” says. ers. He explains his decision to open his Contributing to the warmth of the Continued on page 27 European-style cafe at this location: “I

Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 25 business Bike parking has special place on Thurman Allan Classen

by Allan Classen put bike parking in the street and not on the pedestrian right-of-way. This removes You know you’re not on 23rd Avenue obstacles and improves pedestrian mobility, when the city removes a parking space and leaves room for cafe seating and provides no one complains. better access to shops. Of course, the elimination of auto park- “A bike corral can accommodate eight ing along Northwest Thurman at 24th Ave- bikes where a single car can park,” she said. nue can be seen as a net increase of 11 “A car will typically bring one, maybe two, parking spaces. That’s because the new bike shoppers. A well-placed bike corral will be a corral accommodates 12 bicycles instead of huge benefit for the surrounding businesses. one motor vehicle. Siting a bike corral in front of a restaurant City workers installed the corral May 8 as with cafe seating is particularly good, as it the first trial of this concept in the North- provides a level of security for the parked west District. Two corrals were installed bikes.” last fall in the Pearl, and there are 11 others In interviews with about 20 neighbors, across the city, according to Sarah Figliozzi, property owners and business operators in coordinator of the program for the Portland the vicinity, not one person spoke against it. Bureau of Transportation. The only discouraging word was from Dan “Terrific,” was the reaction of longtime Bair, who has Big Dan’s West Coast Bento Northwest resident Bill Welch when he on the other side of Thurman. Bair doesn’t learned of the bike parking facility. like the removal of one auto parking spot “That sounds great,” said Jim Lomasson, directly east of the corral. Sarah Figliozzi (center), coordinator of the city’s bicycle parking program, chats with North- a photographer who owns a studio on the The site was chosen by city and neigh- west District Association Transportation Chair Kim Carlson (right) and a bicyclist at the other side of the intersection. The fact that borhood representatives largely due to the new bike corral in front of Dragonfly Coffee House at Northwest 24th and Thurman. he hadn’t heard about the corral a few days enthusiastic support of Erin Timmins, who before its installation didn’t bother him. “I’m operates Dragonfly Coffee House next to “This is for everybody,” she said. “Any- business as a bike-friendly place,” improves totally pro-bike.” the corral. thing that’s good for the community is good the pedestrian environment and leads to “That’s going to be cool,” said Ed Car- “Is there anyone who thinks this is not a for us.” cleaner sidewalks. Bike corrals also function penter, who as owner of the property adja- good idea?” asked Timmins. “It’s kind of a Roger Gellar, manager of the city’s bicycle as “curb extensions” that make the vehi- cent to the corral had to give his blessing. no-brainer. program, said Portland has undergone a “sea cle path narrower at intersections, thereby Kim Carlson, who lives a half-block away “There are so many bikes here; to elimi- change” in regard to bike parking. He said enhancing safety, he said. and chairs the Northwest District Associa- nate one parking space for this is just so there is a backlog of businesses around the Figliozzi is looking at other potential st rd tion Transportation Committee, could not smart for everyone.” city wanting corrals in front of their shops, sites along Northwest 21 and 23 avenues, st be more supportive. Timmins doesn’t see the facility as hers while a possible pushback against removing including one by Laughing Planet/21 Ave- rd “Bike corrals are an excellent addition alone but as an asset for the entire com- vehicle parking has never surfaced. nue Bicycles and one on 23 near Johnson. to346-2506 our mainExploreKearney5x8.qxd:Layout streets,” Carlson said. “They munity.1 2/22/08 11:31 AM Page 1 Gellar said a bike corral “advertises a

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Thurman continued from page 25 true coffeehouse where people feel comfortable Photographer Roger Dorband, who col- just hanging out.” It’s been an interesting and organic process. laborated with local author Ursula LeGuin Credit for Thurman’s on Blue Moon Over Thurman Street, a success is also due to “ 1993 book on an earlier transition period, Richard Singer, who con- It seems real healthy; it doesn’t seem like gentrified described Food Front as a “great, lasting verted the former Harris institution, a community base … that cre- Wine Cellar building at ates a wonderful sense of community.” 23rd and Thurman into or artificial development. Phil Sellinger lives in an 1892 house he a Multnomah County ” rejuvenated at 2466 NW Irving St. Two branch library in 2002. —Jim Lomasson years ago, with the help of Food Front, he “The library has been organized a monthly litter pickup day in a great asset,” said Doug- the neighborhood. He saw it as a way to las. “It serves local people get neighbors together and build neighbor- and families.” hood pride. While most of the volunteers “Do thank Singer for the library,” Welch auto repair shop built it 1923 with massive “When we first came there were aban- live within a few blocks, the event also advised. beams that are now exposed to create an doned houses where skinheads hung out, brings a handful of people from outside The irony—lost on few Thurman Street impressive café space. The same building the Beaver tavern and a factory next door,” the area. habitués—is that the library has done so houses Trilogy Video and Square Deal said Lomasson, who has been on the street Sellinger said the same pattern applies much to enhance this area while the devel- Wines in modern storefronts. 23 years. to Food Front itself, which is so valuable to oper’s retail properties that form the heart West Coast Bento operates from the “It’s been an interesting and organic the area because it serves neighbors while of the southern half of 23rd Avenue could basement of a modest 1901 house previ- process,” he said. “It seems real healthy; drawing from the broader region. have used the boost. ously used as an industrial shop and offices it doesn’t seem like gentrified or artificial “Food Front is doing something right,” for nonprofits. A tattoo shop occupies the development.” added Ed Carpenter, who since 1984 has No grand plan main floor. His partner, Stewart Harvey, called owned the mixed-use building that includes Carpenter’s two-story building dates to Thurman’s rise “a succession of things, all While Singer carefully chose commer- the Dragonfly at 24th and Thurman. 1910, but it looks more new than old since of which kept going in the right direction.” cial tenants for his boutiques south of “It’s obviously one of the anchors, along its 1980s remodeling. Lovejoy, there has been no central guiding Ultimately, Thurman became “the low- with the library,” he said. “It both increases rd force on Thurman Street. Blue Moon Over Thurman Street pre- cost alternative to 23 .” the diversity of this neighborhood, and sented Thurman as an ever-changing street Carpenter said Thurman’s diversity of Carpenter, who has patiently watched increases the number of reasons people reflecting the great themes of American business types and sizes is largely due to for 25 years as the area gradually found its have to come to this neighborhood.” life. From the time the book was con- the range of building types existing on the way, shares the optimism. Another key element, in his estimation, ceived until its completion five years later, street. “And nobody has orchestrated it,” he is the Dragonfly and its owner. Thurman was transformed by several row- The two-story wooden Thurman Street said. “It just happened.” “A lot of credit goes to Erin Timmins house projects by developer Phil Morford. Building, built in 1904 and owned by And it keeps happening day after day, and the vivacious nature of her business,” Although villainized for his demolition of Douglas, has funky, low-rent upstairs offic- especially when the sun is out and the deep said Carpenter. “She has made a business historic houses in the process, his and later es. One is rented by flute-maker Romy barbecue aroma fills the air. It may have that is very popular, and the good vibes row houses replaced ugly industrial build- Benton, who carves exquisite instruments taken the slow route to get there, but Thur- radiate outward from that place.” ings and a few dilapidated houses, creating from bamboo. man is now “where it’s at.” “She did a good job of transform- homes for more families and giving the St. Honore takes advantage of a former ing it,” said Stewart Harvey. “It is now a area a lift.

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Mike Ryerson In many ways, the last day of May was pretty much like A similar pattern occurred up the avenue at Elizabeth any other nice Sunday on Northwest 23rd Avenue. Street women’s apparel. At first the window was painted It was a sunny afternoon, the bikers were hanging out with an announcement that it was closing, but it was in front of the Santa Fe Taqueria, a street musician was soon changed to “consolidating.” Whatever it’s called, a playing his guitar outside of Kornblatt’s and the sidewalk 50-percent-off sale continues. tables at Papa Haydn and Jo Bar were full of chatting and “Actually, we are closing,” said owner Libby Hartung, laughing diners. “but we’ll be carrying some things we have here when we Most people were unaware of a few not-so-normal open up next door,” referring to her Zelda’s Shoes, which events that were taking place. she plans to revive. The owner of The Compleat Bed and Breakfast was Sounds like someone has gotten sensitive about too wheeling an upright vacuum cleaner out of her store while many “closed” signs getting on the local news. a companion was loading a piece of furniture from the I can imagine a note to commercial tenants: “If you’re store into a pickup truck. She had just closed the doors to going to die, do it quietly, attracting as little attention as her shop for the last time. “Goodbye” read one of the small possible. The rest of us still have an image to uphold.” signs in the window. A few blocks away, Pierre Tronik was peddling the last Oops! shoes from his family’s Nob Hill Shoe shop off of a couple I usually don’t have a reason to pick up a Nob Hill-NW of folding tables in front of their former store. Several “for Portland Walking Map, but I recently scanned a copy. The sale” signs were posted on the building. circular is put out by a company called MapClicks.com, Across the street at Steel for Men clothing, a couple of which also promotes a program for local merchants called hand-written flyers on the A-frame sign read “last day” Choose Local. and “everything must go.” The guide suggests a few nearby sites for visitors to Earlier in the month, a large “Liquidation” banner had enjoy while they’re in the neighborhood shopping and hung on the front of the building. For some reason, it was rd dining. It brags about two local historic houses you can When this storefront at 808 NW 23 Ave. became removed and the owner suddenly refused to acknowledge see in the area. vacant, a large banner advertised its availability. Today her intention to close. For the rest of the month, a “for th a small sign has taken its place. Has word gone out to One is the Knapp House at Northwest 18 and Everett, lease” sign was propped in the corner of the front display tone down signs of business distress? which was torn down in the early 1950s to make way for window. Signage announcing the store’s closing was pulled a parking lot. The other is called the Mason House, which from sight.

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Four metal laser-cut panels representing scenes from the neighborhood were installed at Downtown Self Storage at Northwest 14th and Davis streets recently. The artist was Virginia Flynn, a longtime Northwest Portland resident, and the project was coordinated by Patricia Gardner of Cheshir Architecture.

allan classen Huge crowds attended National Train Day last month at Union Station, lining up for blocks to tour the SP Daylight 4449 steam locomotive and vintage train cars. The event was sponsored by the Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and PSU Friends of History.

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A delivery truck double-parks by Papa Haydn Restaurant at Northwest 23rd and Irving, blocking visibility of the parking lot exit immediately in front of the truck. Developer Richard Singer, who overcame repeated neighborhood challenges to gain approval to build a parking structure on the site of the parking lot, convinced City Council that safety issues at this site were adequately addressed.

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A diseased linden tree at 2343 NW Irving St. was removed last month on orders of the Portland Urban Forester. The tree, believed to have been plant- Shoppers took advantage of liquidation bargains at Urbane Zen, 205 NW ed in 1892, was designated by the city as a Heritage Tree in 1996. Beth 10th Ave., last month. The store had been in the Pearl for seven years after Sorensen of the forester’s office said it was “rotted at the base” and “almost starting on Northwest 23rd Avenue 10 years ago. Urbane Zen stores in completely dead.” Donald Town, who grew up on this block in the 1940s and Tigard and Lake Oswego will remain open. ’50s, said it was known as the “hide-and-seek tree” where children would close their eyes and count before searching for their playmates. Northwest Examiner JUNE 2009 31 Visit For Full-Screen Virtual Tours On All Properties

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West Linn 3BD + Den + KAISER RIDGE ESTATES $1,225,000 OAKRIDGE ESTATES $689,900 BETHANY VIEW ESTATES $529,900 BANISTER CREEK $524,800 Large Bonus CRAFTSMAN All 4BRs have Private Baths •4 Car Gar 4BR + Den + Bonus • Perfect Back Yard Backs to Greenbelt • 4BR + Den + Bonus 4BR + Bonus • 3546SF • Spacious & Upgraded 2.1BA • 3290SF + Shop • ML 8098348 • Call Lee Davies 3230SF • 9040507 • Call Dirk Hmura 3027SF • ML 9039930 • Call Brian Lawson ML 9039219 • Call Donna Russell Tasteful Extras ML 9037768 Call Donna Russell ROSEMONT SUMMIT $625,000

SALE PENDING UPDATED KITCHEN OPEN DESIGN PRIVATE BACK YARD GET SMART at LeeDavies.com • NEW LISTING EMAIL ALERTS • METRO MARKET REPORT

BETHANY $449,900 BETHANY TERRACE $428,000 ROCK CREEK $399,000 BETHANY’S SPYGLASS $339,900 • NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS • EDUCATIONAL FORUMS 5BR + Bonus • 3BA • 3367SF • Greenbelt 4BR + Bonus • 2.1BA • 3041SF • 3 Car Gar. 4BR • 3BA • 2788SF • 11,500SF Level Yard Immaculate 3BR • Level Yard ML 9035542 • Call Brian Lawson Conveniently Located • Call Brian Lawson Updated • ML 9032635 • Call Donna Russell ML 8070636 • Call Donna Russell

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.35 ACRE .24 ACRE CUL-DE-SAC 1/2 ACRE LEVEL LOT MASTER ON MAIN

BIG VIEW FROM BAUER OAKS $1,250,000 BAUER CREST ESTATES $849,900 BAUER OAKS ESTATES $799,000 BAUER WOODS ESTATES $675,000 BAUER OAKS ESTATES $699,900 6BR + Den + Bonus • 4.1BA • 5282SF • 4 Car Gar 4BR + Den + Bonus • 3.1BA • 4369SF 5BR + Den + Bonus • 3.1BA • 4297SF 3BR + Den + Bonus • 3 BA • 3630 SF 4BR + Den + Bonus • 2.1 Bath • 3601SF Gourmet Kitch. • ML 9041398 • Call Lee Davies 4 Car Gar • ML 8086286 • Call Dirk Hmura Backs to Greenbelt • Call Dirk Hmura Level Yard • ML 8099817 • Call Lee Davies Butler’s Pantry • ML 8107886 • Call Lee Davies

.35 ACRE CUL-DE-SAC SALE PENDING .42 ACRE LOT HIGH CEILINGS

BRONSON CREEK ESTATES $659,900 BAUER OAKS ESTATES $624,000 BANNISTER CREEK PARK $519,800 QUIET & PRIVATE CEDAR MILL $499,900 BONNY SLOPE $369,950 4BR • 3BA • 3666SF • Grand Great Room 4BR + Den + Bonus • 3.1 Bath • 3753SF 4BR + Den + Bonus • 2.1BA • 3556SF Open Floor Plan • Addt’l 1000SF Unfinished 4BR • 2.1BA • 2050SF • Prof. Landscaped ML 9037413 • Call Dirk Hmura ML 9039562 • Call Shelly Brown Many Extras • ML Call Donna Russell 3 Car Gar • ML 9032635 • Call Bob Harrington ML 9026371 • Call Dirk Hmura

Lee Davies Shelly Brown Dirk Hmura Bob Harrington Donna Russell Brian Lawson Trish Gallus Sandra Miller Lisa Migchelbrink Lori Davies REAL ESTATE Principal Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker Broker 503.292.1500 x102 971.221.2641 cell 503.740.0070 cell 503.913.1296 cell 503.310.5669 cell 503.502.5330 cell 503.810.7934 cell 503.805.1988 cell 503.970.1200 cell 503.292.1500 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Exceptional Properties...Deserve Professional Representation

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