ELIOT NEWS
A Publication of Eliot Neighborhood Association Volume 26 · Number 1 Winter 2017 From the Chair: Get Involved Just Call Me Darcelle and Be About It By Sue Stringer By Jere Fitterman newsreels. Ironically, their favor- t the beginning of each Eliot Neighborhood Association is a “J ust call me Darcelle,” says ite place to get pork noodles was new year we each face the place you can find out about local the new Guinness Book of World the Mandarin Café, which is right unknown with renewed issues that are important to your daily Records holder as we get started across the street from where Dar- A focus, both for ourselves, life. with our interview. Darcelle, born celle XV Showcase is today. The and as a community. It is a time to Walter Cole, has brought fame to Café’s sign is still on the building. Our society comes with many protec- rethink our focus and find new ways tions and privileges, but we often for- our Eliot neighborhood and the to become more effective. This is a Cole didn’t always have it easy, get that defending and supporting that city of Portland in the form of a time to get to work. however. He went to Linnton Ele- society is also a responsibility that world record for being the world’s mentary School and was bullied as Local civic work needs everyone’s everyone can help with. Civic re- oldest, still performing Drag a kid since he was different. He input and effort. Begin by asking sponsibility means taking action. In Queen. However, before he was was called sissy boy and four eyes yourself how you can make a differ- the long term it is an everyday re- Darcelle XV, Cole was an entre- which, he says, “was not very ence? The answer seems very simple. sponsibility of each citizen of the preneur. His business ventures You can make a difference by becom- community. You can help shape our survived urban renewal multiple pleasant .” There was not really a word at that time for what we now ing involved locally. Find something community by adding not only your times in rapidly changing city. that interests you- anything that ap- voice but your energy and commit- call gay. “Back then gay meant peals to your passion and enlists your ment to improvement as well. If you haven’t been to the show at happy,” says Cole. Kids from talents. Right on your own street, in Overview of 2016 Eliot Neighbor- Darcelle XV Showcase it should Linnton had a choice of Roosevelt your neighborhood, there are ways to hood Association annual Activities: be on your list of things to do in or Lincoln high school. He chose make a difference in your life and the Portland especially after learning Lincoln because it was only one lives of your neighbors. Quarterly Newsletter published about the evolution of the busi- streetcar stop to get there. Also, he (Jan, April, July, October) I have found a place for my passions, ness and the story behind the didn’t like most of the kids that he and talents. In our Eliot Neighbor- Newsletter mailed to all resi- knew from Linnton who were go- hood Association we support local couple that created it . On Sunday, dents and businesses in Eliot Neigh- November 13 I attended a birth- ing to go to Roosevelt. He worked social activities and events like Con- borhood day bash at the showcase to cele- hard as a page at the Multnomah certs in the Park, publishing and mail- th Athletic Club, along with several ing the Eliot Newsletter, Annual Newsletter advertising rates updated brate Darcelle’s 86 birthday and to match other newsletters in Port- it was quite an entertaining and other jobs. After graduating from Cleanup for disposing of large bulk Lincoln High School he married items, Adopt-a-Block litter pickup land and to cover cost of printing and uplifting evening. As the drag and curb gutter cleaning, Neighbor- postage queens lip synced and danced, I his high school sweetheart from hood Watch Crime Prevention, Land witnessed what an impact Dar- Linnton, Jeanette Rossini. They Welcomed neighbors of Forgotten married after high school because, Use and Transportation issues, advo- Realms Intentional Community celle has had on her community! cacy and information, parking issues, Equally enjoyable was the time I as Cole said, “that’s what they did Annual Clean Up in May and Neighborhood Emergency Train- was able to spend interviewing back then. You stayed in your ing. The place to make the most dif- Walter Cole and Roxy LeRoy. We family home until you got mar- ference you can see is locally. The (see CHAIR , page 9) talked about their lives, the many ried. You either got married or changes in Portland over the last went to college and, since we did- 86 years, and the creation of Dar- n’t have 2 nickels to rub together, we got married.” After getting celle XV , the showcase venue married in May 1951, Cole joined and the drag show. the Army and by September he Walter Cole was born in Novem- was in boot camp and off to Italy. ber 1930 in Linnton, Oregon, a The Korean conflict was going on little mill town north of St John’s. and he was stationed in Livorno, Linnton was inhabited by Italians Italy at the army headquarters. who owned many of the business- After returning from Italy he went es in town and also many Czecho- back to work for Fred Meyer and slovakians who worked at the then they had two children – a son three sawmills. Cole’s fa- in 1955 and a daughter in 1958. ther worked at a sawmill and Working in management, he hand- made about a dollar a day. Some ed checks to clerks that were for things don’t change, like Highway more than he was making and 30, which was the only paved thought, “I don’t want to do this street in Linnton and still runs and work for someone else.” So from Portland to Astoria, or Linnton Feed and Grain, which is still in the original building today. However many things in the Port- land area have changed drastical- ly. Cole enjoyed life in the late nine- teen thirties and forties. He re- members taking the streetcar to Portland with his mother to get pork noodles and to visit the al-
most dozen movie theaters on Darcelle and Sue Stringer at the Broadway, Stark, and Park. One Darcelle XV 86th birthday bash. theater would play only Westerns
(See DARCELLE, page 8) Eliot Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Eliot Portland, OR 97212 OR Portland, while another would play only
Eliot Neighborhood Association Letter from the Editor The Eliot Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose members By Sue Stringer are the residents and business owners of the Eliot Neighborhood. Its purpose is to inform Eliot residents about issues affecting the neighborhood through meetings, newsletters and other activities. Members of the neighborhood association must be over 14 years old appy New Year Eliot! With make it a better place as well as how and live, own property, have a business, or represent a nonprofit within the 2017 upon us it is time to we can get together to join in com- neighborhood. The Eliot Neighborhood Association was founded in 1969. It is recognized reflect on what we were able munity and friendship. We appreci- by the City of Portland, is a member of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Inc., H and its members represent Eliot on other committees. to accomplish and experience in 2016 ate all the thoughtful time you took to and make some resolutions and plans answer the survey. Others can al- Eliot Board for this new year. I find January a ways chime in by email or phone. month I look forward to as a sort of Please feel free to send your thoughts Co-Chair - Jere Fitterman – [email protected] 503-504-9308 reboot after all the busyness of the and ideas to me and they will be Co-Chair - Patricia Montgomery - [email protected] 503-758-1263 holiday season. Now well into win- shared with the board to help us plan Recorder- Shireen Hasan - [email protected] 503-449-7601 ter, we are able to take some time to ways to engage with you and help start a few new habits, take up a new everyone to feel more connected. Treasurer - Jim Hlava – [email protected] 503-998-3406 exercise routine, focus on a new skill, News Editor - Sue Stringer – [email protected] 971-255-0697 try a new entertainment venue and I hope that 2017 is a meaningful year Ronnie Blocker - 503-287-5840 also meet some new friends in the and that even with all the potential process. changes in the country you find time Wes Ayers – [email protected] 503-784-1678 to focus on yourself and will join us Johnny Engleheart Noel –[email protected] This issue should make those resolu- so we can get to know you. tions easier as it has some novel ideas Joe Entler - [email protected] for new ways to exercise such as box- Opinions, feedback and ideas for fu- Angela Kremer – [email protected] 503-284-9136 ing at McConnell’s Boxing Academy ture articles or events can be sent to or honing your kitchen skills at the Joan Ivan – [email protected] 503-265-5868 [email protected] or call Portland Culinary School. There are 971-255-0697 Committees: also some interesting activities in
Webmaster - Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 February like the second annual Port- land Winter Light Festival, the Port- NECN Rep - Jeri Stein “Bee” - [email protected] 503-522-9136 land Story Theater and an inspiring Land Use and Transportation Committee talk hosted by the Happiness Center. TABLE OF CONTENTS Get Involved - From the Chair……..1 LUTC Chair - Allan Rudwick – [email protected] 503-703-3910 The Eliot Neighborhood Association Spotlight on Darcelle...……….…… 1 LUTC Vice Chair - Mike Warwick – [email protected] 503-284-7010 has some resolutions to make and Letter from the Editor……………… 2 Adopt-a-Block and Litter Pick-up… 3 Paul Van Orden – [email protected] 503-522-3648 planning to do as well. In October we voted in a new board with some Fish People..……………..………… 3 Laurie Simpson – [email protected] 503-280-1005 Get Over It…………………………...4 new members and returning members Within and Beyond –winter classes.4 Phil Conti – [email protected] 503-281-1378 that will be getting together on Janu- Letter from LUTC Chair………….....5 ary 16 to start planning what events, Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 Portland Winter Light Festival.……..5 activities and goals for 2017. Next Garlington Center Update…...……..6 Montse Shepherd– [email protected] issue we will meet the new board Scavenger Hunt/Word Puzzle……..7 members with a spotlight on who Unity Behavioral Health Center.….. 9 they are, why they joined and what NECN Air Pollution Report………..10 they have to offer the board. To help Eliot Sewer and Stormwater.…...... 10 Eliot Monthly Meetings us, you, as survey respondents, let us Legacy Emanuel Partnership..…...11 Red Cross Smoke Alarm Event….12 Meetings of the Eliot Neighborhood Association are held on the third Monday of know what you like about the neigh- Event Calendar…………………….12 each month at 6:30 pm St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE Knott Street borhood and what we need to do to (unless noted otherwise). It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, stay informed, help build a stronger community, and have input into city decisions that may effect you. All meetings are open to the Public. All meetings are held at St Philip the Deacon Church 120 NE Knott Street. Land Use Meeting - January 9, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - January 16, 6:30-8:30pm Land Use Meeting - February 13, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting – February 20, 6:30-8:30pm Land Use Meeting - March 13, 6:30-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - March 20, 6:30-8:30pm Active Listings Bed Bath Sq Ft Price For agendas and more information, see www.eliotneighborhood.org 3116 N Vancouver 3 1.1 2245 $539,900 Directions: St. Philip the Deacon Church - southeast of the Matt Dishman 60 NE Graham 3 2.1 1734 $514,900 Community Center on the corner of NE Rodney Avenue and NE Knott Street 58 NE Graham 3 2.1 1734 $514,900
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Livability Team: Adopt-a-Block Fishpeople: Sustainability is Key and Litter Pick-up Recap in Seafood and Architecture By Lauren Mullen and Karla Gostnell he Adopt-A-Block initiative ver to Williams By Sue Stringer which was featured in the last Joan- Stanton from Williams to T edition of this paper is gaining Rodney t all started at Cascade Head some traction, adding new folks slow- at the mouth of the Salmon ly but surely. Below is a list of your Litter Pick-up recap: River. It is quite tricky to get neighbors who are interested in mak- to the three rocks past the spit ing Eliot a safer and more pleasant At our October 8th litter pick-up I on the other side of the river, but environment in which to live. Let me event, 15 volunteers showed up and this is where Kipp Baratoff and know if you are interested in keeping spent two hours cleaning up the Eliot your block free of litter and the storm Duncan Berry were sitting in 2012 neighborhood. We bagged and loaded when they came up with the idea drains flowing and I'll add your name about 130 pounds of litter into Jere to the list which will be published Fitterman’s car to be hauled to the for their business venture. They periodically. My email address dump. Many thanks to all the gener- were sitting on those rocks talking is [email protected]. ous volunteers, and thank you to about the ocean, the fish and how Thank you to: SOLVE for providing supplies and sad they were with some of the covering the disposal costs! It was complexities of the seafood indus- Jere- Graham from Vancouver to dirty work but our volunteers bonded try. They wished the industry Williams over a shared sense of purpose. And could connect better with consum- Karla- Rodney from Tillamook to the neighborhood gleamed for a ers. There in the “original board- Thompson and Thompson from Rod- while. room” the idea for Fishpeople was ney to MLK born to transform the consumer’s Lauren- Tillamook from MLK to Please consider joining us for our relationship with the sea. Flint next litter pick up event in the spring- Jodi- Rodney from Sacramento to time! Green Gables, a design, build, ar- Thompson With a production and storage net- chitectural firm and construction Matt- Rodney from Knott to Gra- We need all the help we can get! work that spans the Pacific North- management company, was called ham west along the coast and I5 corri- in to assist. Kipp Baratoff, Fish- New Seasons- Ivy and Fremont dor, all that was left was to build a people co-founder, oversaw the from Williams to MLK headquarters to house all corporate renovation process and worked Sue- NE 7th from Brazee to Knott functions like marketing, finance, with a team of internal and exter- Jane- Morris from MLK to 7th sales, and the supply chain team. nal stakeholders including Adam Nathan at Microcosm Publishing - Fishpeople has nationally distrib- Khwaja from Green Gables to Graham St. between Williams to Rod- uted product lines with a mix of come up with a plan to create an ney and Williams from Broadway to both self-manufactured and co- open office space and keep as Graham manufactured products. No pro- much of the original building as Corey at Farmers Insurance- Knott duction would be housed in the possible. Khwaja said, “From ar- from MLK to 7th Linda- N. Morris St. from Vancou- corporate headquarters. chived plans from the city we were able to uncover the amazing archi- In April 2015 the search for a tecture of the building.” Arch- home for the corporate headquar- ways that had been covered up or ters ended in our Eliot neighbor- filled in were restored, ceiling hood when the building at 2450 beams were exposed and the bank NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd vaults were retained as a nod to went up for sale. Fishpeople’s in- the financial institution that origi- vestment partners seized the op- nally constructed this beautiful portunity to purchase the building. architectural gem in our neighbor- The 1920’s building originally hood. It is a solidly constructed housed the Geo W. Bates & Com- building with some walls made of pany Bankers and most recently eighteen inch thick concrete. The Marinello’s Beauty School. It is a space was stripped back to the reinforced masonry building with bank vaults and they decided to the original bank vaults, curiously keep the existing mezzanine. “The constructed stairwells and land- vision from Fishpeople was an ings, exposed beam ceilings and open office concept that allowed gorgeous archways and windows. for a cohesive collaborative office However, uncovering a lot of the atmosphere but with the need for hidden architectural details would some private areas as well like take some time, research and stra- conference rooms and quite work tegic planning. spaces,” says Khwaja.
That’s when the expertise of (See FISHPEOPLE, page 6)
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Get Over It: A Young Man's Advice for Understanding Mental Health
By Ashley Stanford Cone
really pushes boundaries when it comes to encouraging kids to be bet- aire Wellman has something ter, so much so that it turns into Z to say about people's dis- a succeed or fail situation where B's comfort around mental health - “Get are no longer acceptable and C's are over it!” Zaire's message isn't meant just as bad as an F. That was not at all as punitive but rather as a plea to shift present in the RCH school program." the way we think about and treat peo- ple struggling with mental health is- The school program works with chil- sues. dren and adolescents who are in the hospital coping with depression, grief Currently attending PNCA (Pacific and loss, aggressive behavior and a Northwest College of Art) range of other issues. As part of the in downtown Portland and pursuing a hospital’s inpatient services, patients Bachelors in Fine Arts in Illustration attend a school setting taught by and Animation, Zaire has battled with MESD teachers to help them continue his own mental health and is sharing to learn and stay on-track while in the his story and the story of so many that hospital. The teachers strive to en- go unheard each day. Through his art, courage learning and fun in comics, stories and social presenta- the classroom setting, teaching their tions, Zaire's hope is to break down students that school is a safe place the stigma surrounding mental health where they can explore their poten- and help educate others. tial.
In the spring of his junior year in high Ben White, a teacher in the school, Zaire Weller talks with Ben White, a teacher employed by Multnohan Educa- school, Zaire was admitted recognized that the classroom setting tion Service District, at Randall Children’s Hospital school program. to Randall Children’s Hospital for worked but that they could do more, evaluation and treatment. Battling the especially when re-integrating pa- process to help transition these kids in a safe place with others who think overwhelming stress and expectations tients back into school. By partnering into a supportive and prepared envi- and feel the same about life and that of his family and his school, while with the patients’ school principals, ronment. It's been extremely success- being in this pressure free environ- also struggling with a mental health counselors, teachers and other staff, ful for not only our patients, but also ment provides them an opportunity to disability, Zaire spent a week at the each patient leaves the hospital with a their teachers and any other adults engage and appreciate that school and hospital, five days of which he attend- plan to support them back into their supporting them in their school of learning is a good thing. ed school in the Randall classroom. schools and ensure success. Addition- origin. Zaire is a great example of Taught by teachers employed ally, the teachers wanted to provide how this transition can work and I'm His advice to his peers outside of the through Multnomah Education Ser- each new student with an experience so excited that he's come back and hospital and the general community vice District (MESD), he had an op- from a past patient who they helped us support our students by around mental health - is to be okay portunity to refocus and realize that could relate. A video sharing Zaire’s sharing his own experiences." with being uncomfortable and then learning and school can be a positive story was soon created, and is now GET OVER IT. You can't fix or cure part of his life. shown to every new patient on their Although Zaire's transition back into someone who struggles with mental first day in the hospital classroom. his school was difficult, the sup- health. What you can do is educate "The school program created a learn- port provided by White and the other yourself, be patient and supportive ing environment in which I felt com- "Our school program is constantly teachers helped him to understand and be empathetic. fortable voicing opinions, discussing looking for ways to meet the needs of that he needed to take one day at a sensitive topics, and being able to let our students in ways that will support time. Now, a college student, Zaire my guard down when it comes to a successful transition," said White. "I has been working with the teachers in maintaining that profile of an exem- knew that just teaching and support- the hospital school program to help plary student," said Wellman. "The ing them while they were at the hospi- new students. By sharing his story, he structure of American school systems tal wasn't enough. So, we created a is letting students know that they are Within and Beyond the Borders of Eliot: Winter Activities to Keep You Busy Until Spring By Sue Stringer
This column features businesses in Eliot Bella Flora has been at the current learn to make international cuisine? or starting your new year’s resolu- and just beyond our neighborhood’s bor- location at the corner of 7th Avenue Well, right in our neighborhood you tions, don’t forget about the one place ders to help our residents learn what ex- and Knott Street for the last four can take classes from the most basic where everyone in your family can be citing businesses and opportunities are years but previously was up on knife techniques and the principles of entertained, exercised and can also located in and around our amazing Fremont for 17 years. Falbo went to baking to more advanced classes or learn something new. Getting to swim neighborhood. horticulture school and is a self- classes for couples all in a relaxed in the winter time is a treat and at taught basket weaver. She was the environment with skilled professional Matt Dishman Community Center the For this issue’s column we thought instructor at the basket weaving tent chef instructors. They also offer team construction is complete on the Parks that since a new year is beginning at Willowbrook summer camp for building classes for your employees Replacement Bond-funded improve- you might want to try something many years. Her baskets were even such as Pasta from Scratch or even ments for the pool and spa. They new like a class or a new way to featured in the New York Times Gift private group classes. have a winter catalog which can be work out or even a fun evening out Guide for 2015. found on their website. enjoying some of Portland’s crea- Melinda Casady, Susana Holloway tive scene She will be offering 3-4 hour classes and Melanie Hammericksen have all Fitness, dance, art and music classes this winter on needle felting, fairy taught at either the Oregon Culinary for all ages are also available and it’s Within Eliot… beds and fairy furniture and perhaps a Institute or Le Cordon Bleu College a great way to meet some new friends couple others. To contact her about of Culinary Arts and their combined and neighbors. They also have a pre- Bella Flora Studio the class schedule you can stop by the experience and expertise is impres- school and pre-kindergarten pro- store, call her or check out her Face- sive and to be able to learn from them grams. There is a wonderful little shop that is book page Bella Flora Studio. is an opportunity not to miss. Check really quite a magical place on NE out the website for upcoming classes 7th Ave. At the border of our neigh- Bella Flora Studio and calendar. Matt Dishman Community Center borhood, Bella Flora and owner 2721 NE 7th Ave 77 NE Knott St Elaine Falbo let us escape the day’s 503-866-3009 Portland Culinary School 503-823-3673 stress and enter in to a wonderland of [email protected] 807 N Russell St fairy furniture, vintage clothes and 503-512-0447 Website: www.portlandoregon.gov/ glassware as well as antique books, www.portlandsculinaryworkshop.com parks/60406 stuffed animals and dolls and an as- Portland Culinary School Winter Catalog: sortment of wreathes and baskets, Matt Dishman Community www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/ dried rose bud headbands and crepe Want to sharpen up your cooking Center article/618705 paper flowers handmade by Falbo. skills, hone the skills you have or (See ELIOT on page 11) When planning your winter activities
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Letter from the Land Use Chair Portland Winter Light Festival By Allan Rudwick Shines i Eliot neighbors, the land and internal playground use committee just keeps By Errol Beard H on going year after Project on hold – 9-story tower hat we need in the dead year. We are a committee full of at Schuyler and 2nd (Coast of winter is a light festi- homeowners living in single fami- Mirror Site) W val! Something to bring ly houses in an increasingly rented us all together, outside at the dark- neighborhood, so if you want to MLK and Morris – Cascadia est time of year. A getaway from add some diversity to our ranks nd Healthcare Redevelopment – 2 the gloom in our lighted palace by please come by on the 2 Monday buildings – housing in north the river. of the month at 7pm at St Philip building, services in the Deacon. This year, we spent south. Community Play area Returning for its second year, the some time talking about bikes, but and lots of parking Portland Winter Light Festival mostly reviewed plans and gave will illuminate even more of Port- opinions on some of the large mul- 3138 N Williams – SolTerra land’s cityscape, brilliantly awak- tifamily developments coming to “Strata”– 106 units, 44 parking ening the city in the dark of winter Festival hours are from 6-10pm our neighborhood. Additionally, into a glowing tapestry of light, on February 1st & 2nd and 6- there is a ton of sewer work com- NE Williams and Ivy – NE color, artistry, performance and 11pm on February 3rd & 4th. ing to the southern end of Eliot if Corner – future large building imagination February 1-4, 2017. Parking at OMSI is $5 and is lim- you hadn’t heard. with alley behind? Has not Centrally hosted at OMSI and pre- ited. Attendees are strongly en- been formally proposed sented by Portland General Elec- couraged to take public transpor- The main concerning development yet. Expecting 5 stories on tric, this free, all-ages festival cel- tation. Look to www.pdxwlf.com is that our state highway-focused Williams, 2 stores behind ebrates the spirit of winter and for more information regarding agency ODOT is attempting to warmth of community by show- transportation and parking. push its freeway widening project Y-Ba architects –MLK and casing artists who dazzle visitors through around the rose quarter. If Sacramento – 16 units no park- with innovative light-based art- Watch the 2016 recap video here: this project gets built there will be ing SE corner works and performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch? years of disruption and only mar- v=mP0UL2HH_3Q ginal (if any) benefits to the neigh- About Portland Winter Light borhood. We are watching that Car dealership + housing – NE Broadway and 1st Festival (PWLF) closely. The Portland Winter Light Festi- Tri-Met’s #24 bus currently goes Tillamook Row- 20 NE Tilla- mook. 16 unit complex orga- val is a free, community-wide, from Emanuel Hospital east to annual winter arts attraction and Gateway TC on Fremont, kind of a nized around a central court- yard and a commons buildiing. cultural event that focuses on light mostly-useless route. There is a -based installations, projections, proposal to extend this route west performances and activities that across the Fremont bridge to NW expand the boundaries of art and Under Construction Multi- Portland and Goose Hollow. We technology. family: are very supportive of this change and hope to push up the implemen- tation timeline to as soon as possi- 1931 N Williams – U shaped 5 Festival Dates are February 1-4 ble. We’ll be discussing this at our -story 160 units + 90 parking 2017 December meeting. spots The festival is an extension of the Willamette Light Brigade and is The PWLF is a Willamette Light List of Ongoing Projects: N Williams and Fremont – presented by Portland General Brigade event (WLB) Carbon12 – 14 high end con- Electric. In February 2016, over www.lightthebridges.org. Approved but not yet started: dos with private elevator ac- 30,000 attendees enjoyed nearly cess, 22 parking spaces, ground two dozen artists across the For more information about Williams and Monroe – floor retail Southeast Waterfront, a glowing PDXWLF schedule of events go SolTerra architects “The bike ride, silent disco, a light sci- to: www.pdxwlf.com Woods” – 50 units with some 7th and Russell – 6 story 68 ence talk series, performances, parking units, 43 parking spaces and more. As of October 2016, 42 Or email to: 2405 Vancouver – 5 story 54 visual artist teams and nine light press@portlandwinterlightfestival Proposed multifamily projects: units over parking and fire performance troupes have .com been invited to the 2017 festival, Grant Warehouse Project (east Thompson and 7th – Old Al- ensuring a spectacular interactive side of MLK between Ivy & bina Row. – 8 units with garag- experience guaranteed to captivate Cook) – C shaped building es – 4 each in 2 buildings visitors from the Pacific North- with 96 units subsidized. Tuck west and beyond. under parking on ground floor “The Portland Winter Light Festi- val’s inaugural year exceeded everyone’s expectations, and we can’t wait to do it again,” says Artistic Director Chris Herring. “After traveling to Lyon, France and seeing a centuries-old city turned into a playground of light, science, art and community I real- ized that Portland was waiting for a similar transformation. Our city has always had the elements for a world-class festival, but nobody ever put the pieces together until our first year. It’s inspiring to see that Portlanders have so enthusi- astically embraced ways to rally, celebrate, and unite with others during the darkest nights of the year.”
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(FISHPEOPLE from page 3) for one or a couple of employees Housing our Community:52-Unit to concentrate. Apartment Building to Bring Like no other company has been willing to do, the co-founders, Kip New Life on Monroe and MLK Baratoff and Duncan Berry have used their backgrounds in com- By Angela Kremer mercial fishing, apparel, environ- mental science, finance, and their liot is experiencing a sustained limitless curiosity about the indus- building boom that is slowly try while giving their customers E replacing housing that was lost peace of mind and confidence to by original residents, the majority be- ing African Americans. With the new prepare delicious seafood meals Cascadia campus on MLK and Mon- and offering a transparency of the roe, the neighborhood has a chance to 2450 NE Martin Luther King Junior sustainable sources, identification revitalize and provide some housing Architectural concept of the new Blvd as it looks today with the help of the actual fisherman catching relief for families that have been Garlington Center and apartments of our new neighbors, Fishpeople. the fish while restoring habitats forced to leave as the neighborhood and creating jobs. The complexity transitioned. and housing have been proven of the marine ecosystem far out- through national studies. weighs the complexity of the ter- The apartment building adjacent to the “We essentially created an atrium restrial ecosystem. new Garlington Health and Wellness When the project was first conceived, without the atrium,” Baratoff ex- Center will be the first building in Eli- Cascadia was part of the Preference plains. “We didn’t want to cover With Fishpeople’s help we can all ot that will welcome back those nega- policy listening session, learning first- tively impacted by urban renewal. It hand about the losses in Eliot. As the up the beautiful building.” This is feel better about the fish we are will be a place to call home for former policy was launched late last year, an adaptive reuse project and ret- eating and eliminate the hesitation residents (under the City’s Preference Cascadia expressed an interest in us- rofitting a building requires evalu- of preparing fish for dinner. As Policy) Veterans and Cascadia clients. ing the policy when it is ready to take ating the cost. Here the savings by they like to say, “Fear no fish.” applications.. retrofitting the building out- The Preference policy is intended to weighed the scraping and removal help those who were displaced or are Residents in the apartment building of debris and then following up at risk of displacement in Eliot and will be able to access the Garlington with new construction. There are other N/NE areas where gentrification Health & Wellness Center’s commu- definite savings, “plus eighteen and market pressures have contributed nity wellness programs. The Center inch concrete is hard to drill to past harms done by the govern- which will be located adjacent to the through,” says Baratoff. ment. When the City, Federal govern- apartment building is situated on the ment and Emanuel Hospital demol- corner of MLK and Morris. The new ished housing in the 1970s, families Center will provide integrated health The hardest thing for adaptive re- were left with fewer options and a services and will have a retail pharma- use and to obtain LEED status is loss of wealth created by ownership. cy and community wellness classes the enormous expense. “Certain from nutrition, fitness and cooking system upgrades can be difficult to The Portland Housing Bureau website available. justify long term just to put a The original building when it was a gives more information about the plaque up on a building. So from bank back in the 1920’s. Not much Preference policy but the recent pro- a full life cycle cost analysis, look- has been changed architecturally on cess yielded 1000 applications and 65 Integration with Community ing at the water heaters and the exterior of the building but the actual spaces (https:// HVAC units that still work well street was a lot narrower then. (City www.portlandoregon.gov/ Jim Hlava, VP of Cascadia Housing, now, it would cost more to bring of Portland Archives) archives/27188). The Right to Return began attending the Eliot Neighbor- applicants are income restricted to hood Association in 2006 and built in new units for very small con- 60% MFI so rents will be around $700 trust after the creation of a Good sumption savings. It is better to and those with a disability will have Neighbor agreement. In his 30 years keep some things out of the land- access to subsidies. of working at Cascadia, he’s seen how fill and to keep the old units until This article, https:// fears and stigma related to mental ill- their life span is up,” Baratoff ex- www.portlandoregon.gov/phb/70384, ness have lessened and the willingness plains. Khwaja and Bartoff think will explain how you can apply for the of neighborhoods to collaborate in- that they created a nice hybrid Right to Return rental housing for creased. Jim provides an example of with open space and conference those at risk of displacement or for how Eliot’s neighborhood board rooms and some small quiet rooms those who suffered from past urban draws loyal and dedicated Portlanders renewal projects. making a difference in Eliot.
This is the second of a three-part se- Hlava remembers his first meetings in ries on the benefits of the Garlington 2006: “My first meetings at Eliot Health and Wellness Center and Cas- were tense ten years ago, but the cadia’s Building a Culture of Caring Community Conversations and our Campaign. work together has built awareness and success.” The whole community now will have an opportunity to benefit Welcoming Home Residents from the long-term investment of Cas- cadia as we watch the new building go The new 52-unit apartment building is up in 2017 and welcome back to Eliot located on the Northwest corner on some of those families who have been Monroe and MLK with four stories. displaced. The apartments are funded to reach Part of being a good neighbor for Cas- three groups most in need of housing: cadia has been in developing relation- 10 units for Veterans who are facing ships. The vision includes welcoming homelessness, 10 units for clients with a community of renters with access to mental health challenges, and the re- the Wellness Center, kitchen and gar- maining 31 units will serve those who den. “We have staffed the building qualified under the Right to Return with a Resident Coordinator to help process, plus an onsite resident man- create paths into the community, do ager. events onsite, and be a liaison to help the community build their relation- Jim Hlava, VP of Cascadia Housing, ships.” This campus will be a step to expects the apartments to open to restore Eliot’s community which suf- screened applicants in January 2018, fered a series of losses of home, equi- offering some of the first rentals for ty, businesses, and relationships in the those displaced from the historical past. urban renewal developments.
The vision for the Cascadia apartment The Design and Development Pro- building has evolved as the communi- cess ty and the funding sources have re- sponded to the housing crisis. The The Garlington Center was first estab- benefits of combining onsite wellness (See Eliot, page 7)
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Dining and Drinking in Eliot
Breakfast/Coffee/Cafés
Bridges Café 2716 NE MLK Jr. (503) 288-4169 Eliot E-Mat Café 2808 NE MLK Jr. (503) 280-8889 Goldrush Coffee Bar 2601 NE MLK Jr. (503) 331-5955 Little Gotham Coffee 722 N Page St Pine State Biscuits 125 NE Schuyler (503) 719-5357 Tiny’s Café 2031 NE MLK Jr. (503) 467-4199 TwentySix Café 2723 NE 7th (503) 284-6033
Bars/Taverns
820 820 N Russell (503) 284-5518 Bill Ray’s Dive 2210 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-7254 Bunk Bar 128 NE Russell (503) 327-8234 Ex Novo 2326 N Flint (503) 894-8251 La Brewatory 670 N Russell (971) 271-8151 Reverend Nat's Taproom 1813 NE 2nd (503) 567-2221 Secret Society 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 Sloan’s Tavern 36 N Russell (503) 287-2262 Waypost 3120 N Williams (503) 367-3182 White Eagle Saloon 836 N Russell (503) 282-6810 Widmer Gasthaus 929 N Rusell (503) 281-3333 WineUp On Williams 3037 N Williams (503) 616-1918
Groceries
Cathay Market 2858 N Williams (503) 288-0330 Chuck’s Market, J&S Grocery 2415 N Williams (503) 281-6269 New Seasons Market 3445 N Williams (503) 528-2888 Knott St Grocery 2709 N 7th (503) 284-7490 Super Market 2322 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-0844
Lunch/Dinner
Broder Nord 2240 N Interstate (503) 282-5555 Izakaya Kichinto 102 NE Russell (971) 255-0169 lished in 1980 and opened as North- a site and feasibility analysis in 2012, Mint 816 N Russell (503) 284-5518 Northeast Community Mental Health. with the help of the Housing Develop- OX 2225 NE MLK Jr. (503) 284-3366 In October 1989 it was renamed after ment Center. They chose Scott Ed- a prominent pastor, Rev. John Gar- wards & Associates Architects, whose Pizza A Go Go 3240 N Williams (503) 335-0300 lington and his wife Yvonne who had offices are located in NE and who Popeye’s 3120 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-8455 tirelessly advocated for Portland’s have great experience in community- The People’s Pig 3217 N Williams (503) 347-2357 African American population in the centered clinic and health center social services community. Cascadia building designs. Colas Construction Queen of Sheba 2413 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-6302 became involved in 2002 and in 2006 is the property contractors and they moved to permanently name the cen- are also local experienced leaders in Russell St Bar-B-Que 325 NE Russell (503) 528-8224 ter to recognize Dr. and Mrs. John building construction. Sizzle Pie 125 NE Schuyler (503) 234-7437 Garlington’s legacy. If you would like more information or Pocket Pub 2719 NE 7th Ave (503) 287-3645 Cascadia purchased the property with would like to support Cascadia’s ef- Sparky’s Pizza 2434 NE MLK Jr. (503) 282-3000 the help of a generous donation from forts, please visit the previous owners, Howard and www.cascadiabhc.org or contact Toro Bravo 120 NE Russell (503) 281-4464 Jane Glazer. This launched Cascadia’s [email protected]. Building a Culture of Caring philan- thropic campaign to redevelop and Anyone up for a expand the site to a Health and Well- The Garlington Center History ness Center complete with affordable scavenger hunt housing options. The need for homes The Garlington Center is named in and integrated healthcare is essential honor of the late Rev. Dr. John W. with a twist? to the Eliot community and Cascadia Garlington, Jr, a prominent leader and has a long history of providing afford- advocate for the African American able housing solutions. community in Portland during the late Take a walk down some of our most trav- 1970s and early 1980s. To learn more eled streets and solve this word puzzle. The architects for the Garlington about the legacy of Dr. Garlington, Wellness Center were chosen after a visit https://vimeo.com/cascadiabhc/ The letters to complete the puzzle come from the sidewalk im- competitive process once Cascadia revgarlington to view a brief video prints of the developers, contractors and sidewalk repair compa- secured it first $1.2 million funding in produced by Cascadia. nies and maybe even some hand written messages. It’s not 2014. Jim Hlava commented that they had already done some site prototypes Pokemon Go but covers a lot of history. with two local architects in 2007 and The sidewalks that were used for this puzzle are NE 7th Ave (west side only), Russell Street, Tillamook, and Rodney. Whole words and single letters and numbers can be used. Stay tuned for the next issue of the Eliot News… Here’s the answer to last issue’s puzzle: (clue—name What’s the history of my home? change of a street in Eliot, and it’s still printed on one Meet our newest board members! street corner)
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DARCELLE (from page 1) all night. Unfortunately, urban re- newal took that too. To make some extra money, Cole had opened an ice cream shop on SW 12th and Montgomery called Café Trieste. He hired a manager but when urban renewal closed Caffe Espresso, Cole laid off the manager and started working at the ice cream shop. For the third time, urban renewal struck. Café Trieste closed and Cole bought the Dimas tavern at NW 3rd and Davis right in the middle of skid row. “Trust me, it wasn’t Old Town then, it was skid row…winos and you name it,” Cole says. Bill Naito, businessman and devel- oper, owned the building so Cole Walter Cole - a young man from leased the space as well as the Linnton, Oregon (photo from Just space next door both for $200 a Call Me Darcelle) month. The idea was to open a gay bar but no one would come north he took his $5000 he had in sav- of Burnside so Cole hired a lesbian ings and bought a café , Caffe Es- friend who convinced her friends presso Coffee House, which had to come to the tavern. Cole ex- the first espresso machine north of plained that the show was original- San Francisco. It was located on ly meant to distract the customers SW 12th and Harrison in Portland. and keep them from fighting. Live He had never run a business by performances were only allowed in himself before. Cole says, “I asked night clubs at the time, but the tav- my uncle, who was a CPA, if I ern was able to host this show be- should do this and he said, ‘Well, cause it was technically lip sync- it sounds simple to me. You buy a ing. The police didn’t know what pound of coffee, you make it and to do with these lip syncing acts so you sell it. Then you can buy an- they pretty much left Cole and his other pound the next day’ and trust drag queens alone. Only once were me that was about the way it was. they written a ticket for having a We had entertainment—a jazz live performance but by the time band which was a one man jump the court date came around the law band with washboard, harmonica, had changed so the ticket was dis- and guitar. We passed the hat for missed. him. It was a wonderful beginning In 1973, Cole was elected the Em- That was 47 years ago and Roxy ty!” He has two lovely grandchil- for me because I was just a little press of Portland for the Imperial still choreographs the shows today. dren now. Jeanette still lives in the crew cut boy from the army and Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon southeast Portland, almost Gresham.” Cole and Neuhardt bought their same house in Southeast Portland which raises tens of thousands of Victorian house in Eliot on NE where she and Walter started out Rodney and Thompson in 1976 for back in the 1950’s. “None of this $45,000. A lot has changed in the life was planned,” says Cole, “but neighborhood but they both say it has turned out pretty well and I that back in the seventies there wouldn’t change a thing .” Cole’s were more African American fami- life is an example of what dedica- lies who owned the homes while tion, believing in yourself, and ex- now there are more renters of all pressing yourself can result in. ages, economic status, and races. Neuhardt remembers, “When we were first here there were several For more details, stories and infor- crack houses down the street and mation about Cole and the Dar- cars coming and going all day celle XV Showcase, check out the long. We fell in love with this book, Just Call Me Darcelle, which house and didn’t care about the is available at Powell’s Books or neighborhood.” on Kindle. For showcase infor- NW 3rd and Davis1968 —home of the Demas Tavern now called mation, call 503-222-5338 or go to Cole explained that “at that point www.darcellexv.com. Darcelle XV Showcase (Photo courtesy of City of Portland Archives) there were not a lot of rentals [and] more home ownership. It was very In 1955, after his son was born, he dollars every year for charities. neighborly,” adding, “it was more bought a house near Jean’s parents for Cole was the 15th Empress and neighborly than now.” However, $11,500. “I signed shaking. I thought now they have 56, so with his drag they love the neighborhood and I’d never see that kind of money in queen name being Darcelle cou- have met so many nice people in my life. Payments were $99 a month the years they have lived here. and that included insurance. I cleared pled with the year of the Empress $175 a week so there was not much title they changed the name of the They were never bothered for be- left over,” says Cole. tavern to Darcelle XV. The club ing gay and say that there are now continued its successful run and, as quite a few gay families living in By the late fifties, Urban renewal of September, has been operating the blocks surrounding their house. starts to have an impact on businesses nonstop for 49 years. They also own a couple of other throughout the city. Caffe Espresso’s houses on the block, so they have a first location was a victim of this ur- In addition to the Old Town area vested interest in staying connected ban renewal with notifications of 30 of Portland where Darcelle XV with the neighborhood. They think days to vacate and a check for $5000. Showcase lies, the Eliot neighbor- rd that Eliot is a great neighborhood So Caffe Espresso relocated to SW 3 hood has played a big part in to live in, given its proximity to the and clay behind what is now the Kel- Cole’s life too. In 1969, Walter ler. In addition to the coffee house city and the diversity it offers. they added a basement after hour’s met Roc Neuhardt, aka Roxy jazz club, Studio A, and famous jazz LeRoy, when he was a choreogra- Cole says he can’t believe that life musicians like Buddy Rich and Cal pher for the Hoyt Hotel and subse- has gone by so fast. “The Scary Darcelle dressed and ready to per- Tjader would come by after their con- quently asked him to choreograph part of being 85 is having kids that form at Darcelle XV Showcase certs and after the bars closed and jam the Darcelle XV Showcase shows. are almost ready for social securi- (photo from Just Call Me Darcelle) 8
Unity Behavioral Health Center—Oregon’s First and Only Psychiatric Emergency Room By Tim Hall n January, the Unity Behavioral have integrated the principles of TIC dinate continued support for patients Health Center will open in Port- into all of their policies, procedures after they are discharged. These sup- land and be the first and only and practices. port “navigators” will aid patients I psychiatric specific emergency with ongoing outpatient care and life room in Oregon. The new 24 hour, Patients will receive compassionate resources, such as job and housing seven day a week heath facility is “a emergency psychiatric care by highly assistance, addiction treatment, legal place where people find help, hospi- qualified physicians, behavioral thera- aid, family counseling and long-term tality and hope,” said Dr. Chris Far- pists, nurses and staff. Patients also inpatient care. entinos, Vice President of the Unity have available strong peer support Center. The center is located at 1225 personnel onsite. Having themselves NE 2nd Avenue near the Oregon Con- recovered from a mental illness, these vention Center. Exterior view of the new Unity peers are on hand to guide patients as Behavioral Health Center they navigate the treatment and recov- The center is a community-focused ery process. collaboration between Adventist has proven to reduce the risk of hospi- Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy talization and shows better outcomes. “Unity is going to change lives, it’s Health and Oregon Health & Science People facing a mental health crisis, going to matter, it’s going to make a University to create a comprehensive including children ages nine to 18, difference,” said Brenda Mitchell, a psychiatric emergency care facility can be delivered to the Unity Center Peer Wellness Specialist. for people facing a mental health cri- by family or friends, self-check-in, or The fifth floor of Unity Center sis. Patients are quickly evaluated by be transported by ambulance. If no Using an innovative “living room” a psychiatrist, stabilized and then a crime has been committed, a patient concept, patients are exposed to a In addition to providing behavioral treatment plan is customized to their may be safely delivered by law en- welcoming and healing environment. health patient care, the Unity Center individual needs. forcement officers. When a short-term stay is necessary, will also serve as a training site for there are 80 adult and 22 adolescent medical and nursing students, nurse Across the U.S., people experiencing inpatients beds available. The Unity practitioners, and other related disci- a psychiatric emergency cannot al- Center also has eight quiet spaces or plines. ways get the help they need, when “calming rooms,” a pharmacy, chapel, they need it. Too often mental health and a café for visitors and staff. A “The Unity Center is an investment issues go untreated, which can lead to restful healing garden is planned. that will dramatically improve the homelessness, loss of employment, lives of individuals and families deal- broken relationships, incarceration The Unity Center’s architecture and ing with a mental health crisis and and suicide. various color schemes are designed to lead to a healthier community,” said reduce agitation and instill a sense of Marcia Randall, Co-trustee of the The Unity Center combines vital well-being. The goal is to provide Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall emergency care and short-term inpa- every person with a fresh outlook on Charitable Trust. The Trust donated tient services. Psychiatric Emergency Welcoming open space is provided the future, one full of possibilities and $20 million to help establish the Unity Service (PES) drastically reduces the recovery. Center. amount of time people suffering a The Unity Center’s care model is mental health crisis have to wait to based on Trauma Informed Care Unity Center staff will work with doz- The public is invited to tour the Unity get appropriate care compared to a (TIC) that promotes trust, safety, col- ens of community partners to offer Center on Thursday, January 5, 2017, conventional hospital emergency laboration, peer support, choice, and transitional support services. With from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. No reserva- room. Reducing the wait time and the inclusion of cultural, historical personnel located inside the center, tions are required, but public parking giving a person immediate attention and gender issues. Unity Center staff these organizations will help to coor- is limited.
CHAIR (from page 1) sential to making our community Neighborhood. If you want to im- website eliotneighborhood.org, and work for everyone. prove safety on your street, one sim- this Newsletter will help you stay in- ple way is to know your neighbors formed. But being involved can also Litter Pick-ups coordinated with Here close to home we have elected and who is walking down the side- mean attending Neighborhood Asso- Solve in March, May and October good hardworking people to lead our walks and driving on the street. ciation Board meetings. We meet on State and City and to represent us in Intersection repainting event in July- Neighborhood Watch is just that. The the 3rd Monday of each month at 120 the US Senate and House: Governor Tillamook and Rodney City Police Crime Prevention helps NE Knott in the St Philips the Deacon Kate Brown, Senator Lew Fredericks, you put together a list of residents on Church community room at 6:30 PM. ENA table presence at Good in the District 22, and Representative your street with contact information We also have a Land Use Transporta- Hood in June, Concerts in Tawna Sanchez, District 43. Port- and distribute that to each resident. tion Board meeting at the same place the Park in July land’s mayor elect Ted Wheeler, Port- From there your neighbors can get to on the 2nd Monday of each month. land City Commissioners Amanda Support of Meals on Wheels fund- know each other and be there for each These meetings are where the rubber Fritz, Chloe Eudaly, Dan Saltzman raiser Jambalaya in September other. For more information on hits your very own road. If local ac- and Nick Fish; and U.S. House Rep- Neighborhood Watch go to tion is something you think you can ENA table presence at the Garling- resentative Earl Blumenauer, as well www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/62587. be passionate about start by attending ton groundbreaking in September as the U.S. Senators for Oregon Sena- these meetings. tor Jeff Merkley and Senator Ron Neighborhood Emergency Teams Website and Facebook maintenance Wyden. (NETs) are Portland residents trained Our Livability team is starting an by PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue Adopt-a-Block to build on that spirit Nextdoor app announcements and But what is happening locally in our to provide emergency disaster assis- of good stewardship (https:// sandwich boards announcing meet- community? ings added to communication. Sand- tance within their own neighbor- eliotneighborhood.org/2016/12/02/ wich boards announcing meetings. This Newsletter is delivered to every- hoods. NET members are trained to livability-team-adopt-a-block/) if you one in the Eliot Neighborhood. The save lives and property until profes- want to participate. For 2017 the Eliot Neighborhood As- City of Portland's Neighborhood As- sional responders can arrive. These Also, if you are turning your thoughts sociation needs to know what you sociations under the Office of Neigh- volunteers are specially trained to and feelings into action or social jus- want to happen in our neighborhood borhood Involvement has it’s mission help others without putting them- tice action check out this Portland and how you want to be involved. defined as, “Promoting a culture of selves in harm’s way. Radio Project event that happened at civic engagement by connecting and (www.portlandoregon.gov/ Revolution Hall event (website— supporting all Portlanders working pbem/31667) http://prp.fm/what-now-pdx/, Face- What Now? together and with government to NET members are: book—https://www.facebook.com/ build inclusive, safe and livable “I Commit to…” Local Action - the events/1422007674506306/) I was neighborhoods and communities”. Antidote to Despair Prepared to be self-sufficient for two heartened by the comments on an (www.portlandoregon.gov/ weeks during any emergency. NPR review of this event. At this Stand up for what you believe in. Is- oni/55030). Portland has 95 formally brainstorming event in November at n’t that what we as Americans are recognized neighborhood associations Able to provide emergency assis- organized by Natalie Sept,, a memer taught and believe is the right thing to and seven neighborhood district coali- tance to their family and immediate of Hillary Clinton’s campaign team, do? We can stand, march, speak, tions. Our Eliot Neighborhood Asso- neighbors. write, protest, post, all of that. But Oregon’s Poet Laureate Liz Woody, ciation is part of the Northeast Coali- Able to work within an emergency there are local methods of involve- along with activists and nonprofit tion of Neighborhoods, NECN, response team to save lives and prop- ment as well. We aren’t under attack leaders urged folks “Don’t talk about (www.necoalition.org). erty in their neighborhood. only from outside, our democracy it, be about it.” We can all take inspi- erodes slowly whenever we aren’t In addition to the opportunities for Able to guide untrained volunteers ration from the message this event is watching and working. Participation involvement at the City, State and who want to help others during a promoting. Federal government level there are in local politics, civic institutions, and disaster. So, let's BE ABOUT IT! community organizations are all es- many opportunities right here in our The Eliot Neighborhood Association, 9
...And the Survey Says? Here’s what Eliot Residents Like about Our Neighborhood and What the Future Looks Like By Sue Stringer irst of all, thank you to all hope you get involved and discover all Equally as popular a response was a The most popular response for this who participated in our Eliot Eliot has to offer. continuation of the trash pick-ups to question was game nights and pot resident survey. We had close reduce the garbage and litter in the lucks get togethers. F to 75 responses and they neighborhood. came from a mixture of new and long What do you like best about Also happy hour gatherings and time residents of our neighborhood. the Eliot neighborhood? Housing affordability was also a great events we can host like panel discus- concern with all the apartment build- sions, a street fair and emergency pre-
Here’s a recap about who we are as a ings being constructed with anticipat- paredness training were common re- The most popular answers were about neighborhood, what we like, what ed high rental rates. sponses. location, proximity, and diversity. we’d like to change and also what events you’d like to see us work on A lot of you felt that petty crimes like Finding the best way to set up these Residents also like the old houses and organizing so we can get to know each car break-ins were on the rise and that events and how to notify the residents gardens, plus all the restaurants and other better and make Eliot an even the police needed more of a presence will be the challenge so keeping an the neighborhood feel and how bike better place to live! in the neighborhood and a better re- eye on our Eliot Neighborhood Asso- able it is. sponse rate. ciation website located at
www.eliotneighborhood.org, our Fa- How long have you lived in “There are real people here with Port- Some felt there was too much accom- cebook page as Eliot Neighborhood the Eliot neighborhood? land history,” says one resident. modation for bikes and wealthier peo- and Nextdoor, the social media/
ple and that we need to be attentive to bulletin board/classified ad website About 60% of the responses came Another says they like “the sense of the needs of older adults, those with (www.nextdoor.com), will be im- from residents that have lived in Eliot community and neighborhood pride. disabilities, low income and minori- portant to check in between issues of 10 years or less. We moved from NW/Pearl and Eliot ties. Also we could do a better job of the Eliot News delivered to your mail- feels much more like a community.” integrating the new and old neighbors box. The response from the resident who so that we have a more cohesive has lived here the longest as lived in What changes would most neighborhood. All in all it sounds like there is a lot of Eliot for 40 years. I bet you have a lot improve Eliot? neighborhood pride and willingness to of great stories to tell about our make Eliot a better place to live and neighborhood? We’d love to hear Is there a new event or ac- The overwhelming response to this that neighbors want to get to know about them and share them with our tivity you would like to see question was about traffic both calm- each other better. They want to join readers - reach out to Editor if you ing measures and reduction of traffic. organized by the Eliot together in community events where want to share. Traffic speed enforcement has been Neighborhood Association they can meet new neighbors and get
requested many times in the last three to know better the residents that have The most recent Eliot resident to re- that you would be interested years with no action being taken by lived here and have stories to tell and spond has only been here one month. in attending? the police or city. memories to share. Welcome to the neighborhood!! We
Air Pollution Report from NECN By Zena Rockowitz
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods has put together an Air Toxics Report. Please follow the links below for the North/ Northeast Portland’s Air Pollution Re- port. You will find a map and narrative with facts about industrial facilities and diesel truck pollution. Learn what we can do to im- prove air quality.
NECN Air Toxics Report Part I http://necoalition.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/12/NECN-Toxics-Report-web- FINAL-12.pdf
NECN Air Toxics Report Part II http://necoalition.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/12/NECN-Toxics-Report- PART-2-web-FINAL-12.pdf Eliot Sewer and Stormwater Project
Environmental Services is designing a project to construct, replace, or repair up to 10,000 feet of public sewer pipes in the southern portion of the Eliot Neighborhood. Many of the existing combined sewer pipes are deteriorating due to age or are undersized for the sewer and storm- water flows in this area. This project is one of many that will protect the public and the envi- ronment by reducing the possibility of sewage re- leases to homes, busi- nesses and streets.
Project is to begin spring 2017 and should be com- pleted in fall 2018.
CONTACT: Debbie Caselton, 503-823-2831, [email protected]
Learn more at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/article/593094
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Legacy Emanuel Partnership Helps Students with Disabilities By Vicki Guinn
good work ethic, a job, A and a savings plan paid off for Amelia Acala. Before her senior year started, she was rolling in a car purchased with money saved from her customer service job with Legacy Emanuel’s Food and Nutrition Ser- vices.
The Rex Putnam High School gradu- Amelia Acala working at the 24-Hour ate came to the hospital almost two Heart Beat Cafe years ago through a partnership Lega- cy Health has with the Oregon Youth of our program,” says Tressa. “When Transition Program (YTP), a the YTP asks me what kind of student statewide vocational rehabilitation employee are we looking for, I say services program based in public find me another Amelia. She is a schools. The program matches stu- pleasure to work with and I’ve dents with disabilities or emotional watched her grow from a high school issues, who are motivated to work, student to a very responsible and de- with local employers. The program is pendable individual.” designed to help students make career choices through a paid employment Amelia’s bright and infectious smile experience. is suited for greeting customers and taking food orders at the hospital’s 24 “My counselor encouraged me to ap- -Hour Heart Beat Café or as a hostess ply for this program because I’m or- delivering meal carts to patient rooms ganized, always got to class on time at Emanuel. Her disability is invisible and I’d ask a lot of questions in clas- to most but behind the constant smile ses, all skills needed for a job,” says was a student struggling to communi- Amelia. “But, I wasn’t handed the cate with her peers, teachers and even job,” she giggles. “I had to go through her family. “I didn’t speak as earlier several interviews at Emanuel.” as my brother or sister and I mumbled until I was about five,” says Amelia. Once onboard, the now 19-year-old “My grandma, a school teacher, con- worked part-time, even through a vinced my parents to get my hearing busy senior year, which included checked because she thought I might prom and graduation. “My supervisor be deaf or have a learning disability.” made it happen,” says Amelia. “It was Turns out Amelia could hear but did really nice to have a car because I was need extra time learning and got the on-call and could get here quickly necessary accommodations to help her after class.” Amelia usually started succeed in school and now in col- work at 2 p.m. and clocked several lege. “I discovered how to balance the many student workers from the perspective, talent, and creativity to hours of work after school. work and school. I graduated high YTP. “This partnership brings us our workplaces, just like anyone school on time and have completed a students who have the ability to work else.” Tressa Graham, a supervisor with year of community college, all while and who have a documented disabil- Legacy Health’s Food and Nutrition working part-time.” ity,” says Pamela Weatherspoon, Leg- For more information contact Vicki Services, says Amelia was one of the acy Health’s diversity program man- Guinn, Legacy Emanuel Public Rela- first YTP students. “She was the face Legacy Health celebrates Amelia and ager. “People with disabilities bring tions, 503-413-2939
Ragtime, Blues, Stomps, Swing Portland Story Theater ( ELIOT from page 4) The People’s Yoga and Hot Jazz! The show is Febru- 503-284-2226 ary 16 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00) Pdxstorytheater.org There are many yoga studios in Port- and tickets are $10. land but none are quite like The Peo- Beyond the borders... The Fremont Theater pl’s yoga. A free class for riding your For something completely different, 2393 NE Fremont Theater bike 10 times to the studio, family Portland Story Theater and on the first Friday of every month and 503-946-1962 memberships at a reasonable price, The Fremont Theater a few other dates the Fremont Theater www.fremonttheater.com multiple locations, workshops and is transformed into an intimate story- special events. In the Irvington neighborhood , at NE telling venue. The Portland Story McConnell’s Boxing 24th Avenue and Fremont Street sits Theater offers story telling events As their website states, “The People’s the The Fremont Theater. It is mostly and also workshops and classes. Ready to take on the new year and try Yoga was established as a response to used as a concert venue with concerts something new with your fitness regi- members of our community who for kids during the day and for ages As their website states, “Our work men? Right at the corner of NE found yoga was financially out of 21 and over in the evening. One gives voice to the true stories of ordi- Broadway at NE 7th Avenue above their reach but who wish to be includ- event not to miss is The Cherry Blos- nary people. We break down barriers Cotton Cloud Futons is McConnell’s ed in the many and varied healing som Orchestra. According to The and stereotypes by bringing people Boxing. McConnell’s offers a variety benefits the practice has to offer. It is Fremont’s website, one hundred together to hear real, true stories. We of classes for those 13 years and up. our goal to foster a diverse, non- years ago, on February 26, 1917, teach people that telling their personal Personal training and private lessons dogmatic, warm and encouraging en- The Original Dixieland Jazz Band story is a process that ignites self- are also available and are geared to- vironment free of competition and recorded “Livery Stable Blues discovery and nourishes our capacity wards men and women. expectations to fit within the commer- and Dixie Jass Band One-Step” for empathy for ourselves and each cial mold.” and was available for sale on other.” All shows are 21+ unless As their website states, it also serves March 17, 1917 at a cost of 75 specifically noted. Many of their sto- as a positive outlet for people to get With three locations and more than 50 cents. This Victor Recording was ries are available for viewing at fit, release their personal struggles classes a week you are sure to find the first Jazz record ever issued. www.youtube.com/user/ and to build real, lasting friendships. one that fits your schedule and skill So in anticipation of this eventful pdxstorytheater and you can also Boxing has a mysterious way of al- level. Their newest location is at 855 day, The Cherry Blossom Orches- downloaded their stories as Podcasts lowing people to find their inner N Failing Street at Mississippi Ave- tra will be presenting a concert from Sound Cloud or iTunes. strength, build their confidence and nue at so be sure to stop by and paying full tribute to the trail- achieve goals that may have always check it out. Also, stay tuned for our blazing Original Dixieland Jazz So if you’re looking for something seemed unattainable. next issue where one of The People’s Band, as well as showcasing different than dinner and a movie Yoga instructors, Gina Kieval, will be many landmark recordings from check out the age old tradition of sto- McConnell’s Boxing spotlighted. the first 25 years of recorded jazz rytelling is revived at Portland Story 707 NE Broadway, Suite 201 by Louis Armstrong, Duke El- Theater. 971-266-1151 The People’s Yoga lington, Jelly Roll Morton and www.mcconnelsboxingpdx.com www.thepeoplesyoga.org many others. So plan for some 503-877-YOGI (9644)
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Eliot Events Calendar Community Events Lloydean Presents Art Gallery lloydeanpressents.com, 503-951-8234
Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) Meeting Portland Playhouse St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE Knott St portlandplayhouse.org, 503-488-5822 7:00pm Mondays—January 9, February 13, March 13 Pen/Man/Ship runs February 8-March 5
Neighborhood Association Meeting Secret Society Ballroom St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE Knott St secretsociety.net, 503-493-3600 6:30pm Mondays—January 16, February 20, March 20
The Waypost Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods thewaypost.com, 503-367-3182 4815 NE 7th Ave
Meetings/events- www.necoalition.org, 503.388.5004 Wonder Ballroom Safety and Livability Meeting—6:30pm, 3rd Monday of wonderballroom.com, 503-284-8686 month
NECN Board Meetings—6:30pm, 3rd Tuesday of month White Eagle Community Police Relations Committee—5:30pm, 3rd mcmenamins.com/WhiteEagle Wednesday of month
NECN Land Use Transportation Committee—7:00pm, 4th Wednesday of month Recurring Events
Red Cross—Smoke detector inspect/replace event Wednesdays January 14 8:30am-4:00pm 8pm Know and Tell Trivia at Waypost Www.redcross.org/PortlandDayofService Thursdays Volunteer—503-528-5624, alarm replacement—503-528-5783 9pm Quizzy Trivia at Billy Ray’s Dive Sundays Entertainment 7pm FIRST SUNDAYS Live chamber jams at Waypost
Portland Happiness Center—Talks for an Inspiring Life Did we miss something? Email http://www.portlandhappinesscenter.org/ [email protected] to submit something for events/4590060530 the next edition February 6, 7:00 PM, Carioca Bowls 827 NE Alberta St Free, Donations accepted
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