MICRO MOTORCYCLES Pocket motorbikes hit North Portland. See MASTERS OF THE MINI-MOTO / Page 3

OPEN STUDIO TOURS Portrait of an artist. See / PAGE 1

FINALLY! AN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Get the scoop on what to do in North Portland. Sauvie Island, St. Johns, North Portland See / PAGE 8&9 Volume 4 Issue 10 October 2004 FREE Harvest Fair Continues Historic Tradition

Henry Miller Chief Ghoul In Charge of Scream at the Beach. A Howling Good Time Fourth annual Scream at the Beach offers a wickedly good time for all ages

By Michael Scarbo

Halloween has become synonymous with slasher movies and ill-fitting costumes of cartoon characters hastily bought at the The Russell Street Regulars pick and strum classic old-time ballads at the Harvest Fair main stage. local Wal-Mart. Whatever happened to the fantasy, the imagination, the fun and, most By Dave Johnson garb pumped forges and hammered iron In the section, “The importantly, the frights? into tools. Josephine Ingraham, a descendant Traveling Museum of Oregon Prehistory” Look no further than Henry Miller’s The Sauvie Island Harvest Fair occurred of Clatsop Chief Coboway, sewed a display displayed ancient tools. This exhibit, (yes, that’s his real name) “Scream at the this September in the apple orchards and nearby fields of Howell Territorial Park. Co- Beach.” of dentalia shells onto a leather shirt. In the assembled by retired Oregon State sponsored by Kruger’s Farm Market and In 2001, Miller unearthed his sprawling Crafts Area, Bonnie Donalds offered bonnets Archaeologist Dr. Leland Gilsen, includes a Metro, the fair offered a bounty of popular wonderment of creepy castles, Egyptian for sale, along with examples of costumes she demonstration of flint-knapping obsidian events, crafts, food booths, and old-time tombs, and macabre theaters at North custom-makes for kids. Visitors could watch (creating arrow and spear points), and music to get folks dancing under the new Portland’s Jantzen Beach SuperCenter. This moon. Barbara Curran, winner of the Blue Ribbon replicas of petroglyphic rock art that is year Scream at the Beach isn’t just a haunted The festival was divided into themed at this year’s Oregon State Fair, spinning found along the Columbia. house; it’s a complex of five “haunts,” games zones. In the Pioneer Camp, folks in authentic yarn on her wheel. See harvest / Page 14 and entertainment and food, stretched out over three buildings that blur the line between haunted house and full-blown amusement park. North Portland Artist Readies Miller’s creation is a sharp contrast to the modern images of haunted houses: black for Open Studio Tour plastic walls and men with powdered faces and cheap, glow-in-the-dark fangs. “Scream By Dave Johnson at the Beach” is a world of handcrafted Dawn Phelps McConnell emphasizes McConnell’s Fine Arts Studio, which ghouls and goblins, with original murals, the fun in functional. Step into her cozy opened in 1999, features three areas of work: and trained actors (both living and dead) Portland bungalow just south of Lombard painted pots, refurbished furniture, and mingling freely about the grounds. It’s a and you’ll find hand-painted garden pots pastel paintings. creepy, surreal landscape where patrons can with life-size faces that suggest an animated What brings her the greatest joy is her step outside of themselves and celebrate the conversation between Picasso, Gauguin and found or commissioned furniture pieces and season in style. “This is truly a work of art,” Miller says Matisse. See artist / Page 12 of this year’s incarnation while hard at work on the final stages. PRSRT Std Construction of the project began in July, US POSTAGE but planning efforts initiated last November PAID when Miller set about securing the skills Permit No. 88 GRESHAM, OR See scream / Page 12 Dawn Phelps McConnell at work in her studio. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 2 12 IN & ABOUT Co m m u n i t y Ne w s About the New In & About

Fo r Circulation, c a l l Revitalization!

By Cornelius Swart

From the new Safeway at the west end of for North Portland. The Calendar is a 503-287-3880 Lombard, to the new Fred Meyer superstore comprehensive look at all the fun things w w w .inandaboutnews .c o m Harvest at the east end, down the rebuilt Interstate Ave to see, do and get involved with west of This is our Harvest issue. It’s a special to the explosion of vibrant small businesses time of year when we reap the fruits of our Pu b l i s h e d b y Williams Ave. labor and begin to cool off and wind down Sy d Ho n d a Me d i a , LLC along Mississippi, North Portland seems to We’ve added a restaurant review (check for the slow introspection of the long, cold be bursting with new investment, ideas and our review of Sal’s, North Portland’s first rainy season ahead. The summer excess is Ma n a g i n g Ed i t o r energy. finally done and, as the stories go, the spirits Do n n a Zu c k e r We at the In & About would like to be world-class Italian bistro), a new Home & have their last wild romp in the realm of the Garden section, a new section dedicated to a part of that revitalization. We would like living on All Hallows’ Eve. Ed i t o r you to think of us at the In & About as a community policing, and even a little space Harvest time also connects us to Patricia Ma c Ao d h a business in the midst of major remodeling. for non-fiction submissions. Oregon’s vibrant agricultural tradition. We are blessed to be so close to a thriving farming When we’re done we hope the new paper There are still more improvements to Contributors will better inform, entertain and inspire you community on Sauvie Island. The Island is a Vanessa Timmons come. We can’t do it alone. Ultimately this with stories In & About your community. wonderful place to visit with beaches, lakes Dave Johnson community paper is your community paper. and bird sanctuaries. It is also a nearby source Last August I asked a friend who had Dr. Joshua David Tell us a story. Let us know what you think of locally grown and often organic food, not moved into North Portland some years ago Steve Wilson more than a 15-minute drive from many we should cover. In the coming months you Michael Scarbo if they ever went to St. Johns to hang out. of our homes. The Island is a place of rare as readers will have opportunities to help Merlin Douglass They said “No, there’s nothing to do.” simplicity and this is one of the best times of Jerry Rust “What about the Cathedral Park Jazz us shape the new look and feel of the paper. year to take in its bounty. LeAnn Locher Fest, movies at the St. Johns Pub, or wrestling Look for our ads in these pages that bare the So please sit back and relax. Let us tell you a story. We have harvested a feast for Emily Puro at the Sandy Bar,” I said. My friend had never Digital Community header for details. Juanita Downing heard of any of those things. Amazing, but your mind this month. Come reap the fruits If you like what we’re doing, the best way of our labor. Lora Creswick true. to support us and keep us going is simply That’s where we come in. North to shop locally with our advertisers. Their See you in the neighborhood. Ph o t o g r a p h e r s : Portland is a great place and it’s our job at Cornelius Swart Serena Davidson investment makes this all possible. Don’t the In & About to let everyone know. That’s Publisher Inger Klekacz why in this issue we’re launching the only forget to tell them you saw their ad in the In In & About Arts & Entertainment Calendar exclusively & About. Community News La y o u t a n d De s i g n Jake Pacheco Mailroom on page 7 done by Roosevelt High Schooler “I grew up in St. Johns…I’m glad to know No Body’s Perfect David Lewis to Kou Vou. On l i n e a t : that you are starting this paper. I think it will Department of Omission’s, w w w .inandaboutnews .c o m On page 12 the ad for In & About, featured be a very good asset to the community.” Errors and Foolish Mistakes. a distribution map that incorrectly marked Georgia McClain – Phone Message E-m a i l the area west of Chautauqua St. and north of In our last issue, in the article En Gardé on i n f o @inandaboutnews .c o m Lombard Ave. as part of our direct mailing “I’m tickled that you have this online. That’s page 3 about the Fencing Center Salle Trois route. This was incorrect. A corrected map a great advancement already. Very cool.” Armes, we stated that Salle was pronounced Ma i l t o : is shown on page 16. In & Ab o u t Bonnie Meltzer “Sah-lay.” The correct pronunciation of Salle is “Sahl.” Community News Cornelius Swart “Congratulations. I got a copy of the PO Bo x 3316 Publisher Po r t l a n d , Or e g o n 97208 paper today…under your stewardship the In our article about the St. John’s Window journalistic best is clearly yet to come.” project we mistakenly credited a painting Af t e r h o u r s : Mark Kirchmeier

503-706-7190 “Great paper. Terrific news” Follow-ups From Martha Scofield Last Issue Mi s s i o n : To p r o m o t e e x c e l l e n c e in n o n -f i c t i o n , “I am pleased to learn that your newspaper In & About’s own Dave Johnson, taken by surprise p r i n t a n d p h o t o j o u r n a l i s m in t h e s e r v i c e has been acquired by Mr. Swart. Less than a by this statue at Urban Soul in St. Johns. Last month’s o f c o m m u n i t y . St. John’s Window Project was a big success. year ago, my family was planning a move into the city, and I was trying to learn everything Th i s Ne w s p a p e r is p u b l i s h e d t h e f i r s t What happened to your Senior Neighborhood w e e k o f e a c h m o n t h a n d is c i r c u l a t e d I could about Portland neighborhoods. As I Officer? Follow-up information on last month’s story f r e e in t h e m a i l . Limited e x t r a c o p i e s a r e began to focus on the unique values of North on community policing in our new Neighborhood a v a i l a b l e u p o n r e q u e s t . Al l a d v e r t i s i n g , Watch Report on page 13. a r t i c l e s a n d p h o t o s a r e d u e b y t h e 15t h Portland--cultural as well as economic-- o f e a c h m o n t h f o r t h e n e x t m o n t h s I read about “Northeast ” (a film I i s s u e . Al l p h o t o s , Ad s a n d Ar t i c l e s a r e am still hoping to catch). Articles about this t h e p r o p e r t y o f Sy d Ho n d a Me d i a , LLC. Get Well Soon Co m m u n i t y Ca l e n d a r It e m s a r e p u b l i s h e d movie introduced me to Cornelius Swart’s f r e e o f c h a r g e a n d a r e d u e b y t h e 20t h . character and accomplishments. He strikes Al l submissions a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e Elizabeth a t t h e Ed i t o r i a l Te a m 's d i s c r e t i o n . me as the ideal person to act as the voice for Su b s c r i p t i o n s a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r $7.00 our community’s interests and concerns. p e r y e a r (12 i s s u e s ). No n e o f t h e Everyone at In & About wishes Elizabeth c o n t e n t s m a y b e r e p r o d u c e d in w h o l e o r Looking over the content and the design, I from Expressions of Faith a speedy in p a r t w i t h o u t t h e w r i tt e n c o n s e n t o f like what you’re doing with “In & About,” t h e p u b l i s h e r . recovery from her accident last month. and your web site is, in a word, beautiful. Best wishes and god’s speed. Mitchell Santine Gould JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 3 12 Literary A Grand Non-Fiction New Day Reflections Inauguration of New President Ushers in New Era on the Mid- at Autumn Festival

By The In & About By Jerry Rust

The University of Portland concluded “Good morning teacher,” comes the greeting. It is “Teachers’ Day,” and teachers a weeklong celebration on Sunday with are given much respect in China. the inauguration of the University’s 19th The moon cakes are round-- president, Rev. E. William Beauchamp, symbolizing the gathering of family and C.S.C. friends at the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner In a ceremony of grand pageantry, Ted Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. receives the “chain of office” at his Inauguration as the 19th President when the moon is full. of the University of Portland. Winnowski, chairman of the University’s Even though we may be far apart, if we both see the moon tonight we can be Board of Regents, officially installed praised the prior work and accomplishments ready to lead the University to new heights. together. of Beauchamp. He then talked about two powerful Beauchamp by placing the presidential Confucius said: “What a delight to “chain of office” over Beauchamp’s In his inaugural address, Beauchamp symbols on campus that helped define the have foreign guests that come from afar.” head. Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., expressed how honored he was by the University of Portland. The first is a life-size Foreign guests are deeply honored in President of the University of Notre Dame, experiences of the past week and that he was See a grand new day / Page 16 China. Perils at Pier Park Playground

By Vanessa Timmonszz

Margaret Mead once said “Never doubt children were let out of school for summer Morlee and her troupe of moms made that a few committed people can change vacation,” said Morlee. Her concern turned up their minds to move forward. If the the world. In fact it’s the only thing that to frustration when she realized not only city would not replace the dangerous play has.” Keola Morlee, 30, mother of two, may was the merry-go-round not brought up to structure then they would. They began “Drink wine,” someone says. The poet not be out to change the world, but she is code, but that the Parks Department planned a petition drive. They met regularly at Li Bai is said to have drunk wine and died committed to making Pier Park a safer place to remove it. neighborhood association meetings, and in a lake when he jumped from his boat for children to play. In April 2003, her five- Morlee, joining with several other drafted a letter to Commissioner Francesconi while trying to embrace the reflection of year-old son, Casey, slipped and fell while mothers, contacted Phil Engle, a safety asking for his help. the moon in the water. I am an elder, a teacher and a foreign pushing the Pier Park merry-go-round. inspector at OHSU. Engle informed her “The most rewarding part of this has guest here in China. I lift my cup and Casey’s fall resulted in several stitches, and a that the surface surrounding the merry- been meeting other moms, getting to know “jing wo de peng yiu” (toast my friend). small scar. them and building community support,” Friendship is special in China. The first “It was a terrifying moment, I was “It was a terrifying says Morlee. She wants to get the whole time you meet, you are “xin peng yiu” covered with blood,” said Morlee, describing moment, I was covered community involved, especially a larger (new friend); the next time you meet you how she ran through the park carrying both contingent of younger people. are “lao peng yiu” (old friend). with blood,” Confucius said: “The teacher can the injured Casey and her six-month-old Ultimately her goal is to gather enough open the door; the student must enter by daughter, Lehua. go-round should be replaced and that the community involvement to upgrade the oneself.” After the accident, Morlee returned child-powered carousel needed to be a safer park’s play equipment, making it safer for The moon is full. Mist is rising from to her normal routine, but as summer distance from the ground. “Most of the park the children to use it. In addition to the the cornfields. Autumn colors are hidden 2004 approached, her concerns about the equipment and structures have not been merry-go-round project, Morlee hopes to by the evening’s glow. We raise our cups to playground equipment grew. She decided updated in years,” said Morlee. “This is a inspire support for the building of a new the moon one last time. “The world is my to call the park’s manager about the safety money issue. It will cost between ten and climbing structure in the park. This is only teacher. We are all one family.” Friendship is forever. problem. “He assured me that the merry- twelve thousand dollars just to bring the the beginning for Keola Morlee and her go-round would be taken care of before merry-go-round up to code.” group of committed neighbors. The Commute

Masters of the Mini-Moto By LeAnne Locher

By Merlin Douglass Something unique and beautiful about living on the Peninsula: This summer Bill Gallagher, 31, likes to ride his pocket $400,” said Gallagher, “Or a better one with I’ve enjoyed--incredibly!--the morning bike around his St. John’s neighborhood turn signals and DOT-approved brakes for and evening commutes of the geese or with his friends. He owns a showy model $800 to $1,000.” (Although, lettered signs ducks, flying towards the Willamette in the that he picked up last spring on ebay. It’s a along the roadways suggest you can even get morning, and back across the Peninsula 49cc, 16” high mini chopper with a neon them for less.) in the evening, honking as they go… light, a green strobe on the headlight and a These pocket rockets are small, most sometimes flying so low you can hear their taillight. He’s had it lovingly airbrushed to under 24” high. They use a gas powered wings flapping, and at this time of day, the make it uniquely his own. Now he gets them 47cc or 49cc two-stroke lawn mower-type setting or rising sun glows pink on their for his friends. engine with a centrifugal clutch. Most undersides. I’d love to find out where they The mini motorcycles, called mini- manufacturers suggest they shouldn’t be fly to and from…thought it was just in the motos or pocket bikes, are in a lot of North ridden by anyone under 12 years of age Portsmouth neighborhood, but last night Portland neighborhoods these days. They’ve because of the fine motor skills necessary for sitting outside at the St Johns Pub, they zoomed into the mainstream consciousness, precision throttle control. And, as Gallagher flew right over us there, too. Either they’re sidewalks and roadways across the country. himself points out, they don’t always come following me, or there are a lot more of “You can get a small one for $350 to King of the Road. Bill Gallagher of St. Johns on his them than I know. See MINI-MOTO / Page 14 “lil chopper.” PHOTO BY: SERENA DAVIDSON JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 4 12

503-285-2962 Fencing Center Salle Trois Armes 8517 N Lombard JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 5 12 Financial Focus Health Focus What Do All Those Indexes Mean, Anyway? Hormone Replacement Therapy

Provided by Edward Jones By Dr. David

The Dow Jones Industrials, the Nasdaq Using Indexes Wisely There was a time when almost every physical activity, and mental and emotional Composite, the S-&-P 500, the Russell 2000: How can you use these indexes to physician was telling their menopausal health. patients that Premarin was the solution The list of stock market indexes goes on and help yourself become a better investor? The safest and most effective hormones on. But how much attention should you pay to their terrible condition. In addition to used to ease a woman’s transition through For starters, you can employ an index to all these lists? Actually, if you know the alleviating the symptoms of menopause, menopause are called bio identical hormones. as a “measuring stick” to compare the it was also touted as a preventative against basics of these indexes, you may be able to Bio identical hormones are manufactured performance of the stocks you own against osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. gain some insights that can help you make in a compounding pharmacy using plants other stocks in the same general “universe.” The truth is that while Premarin did better investment decisions. such as wild yam or soy bean. Although ease some of the uncomfortable symptoms So, for example, if you own small-company these hormones are manufactured, they are women experience in their transition stocks, you might want to contrast their designed to be identical to the hormones Some Popular Indexes through menopause, it also greatly increased By reading The Wall Street Journal or return with that of the Russell 2000. Or, if their chances of developing breast and that naturally occur in a woman’s body. other financial publications, you can find a you have technology holdings, you can see uterine cancer. And it did nothing to prevent Thus, the body is able to recognize, utilize, broad listing of stock market indexes. But how they stack up against the Nasdaq. osteoporosis or cardiovascular disease. and then excrete the hormone. here, in a nutshell, are a few of the more You also can benefit from looking at Premarin is an equine estrogen derived It is also important that hormones be popular ones: from the urine of a pregnant mare. But administered in appropriate ratios. There are indexes from a historic perspective. By Dow Jones Industrial Average — Comprising it is different than the estrogen naturally three types of estrogens (natural hormones): comparing today’s market movements — 30 leading companies, the Dow is often produced in a woman’s body. The body progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. as illustrated by various indexes — against considered the one index that indicates is unable to break down this unnatural Hormone replacement needs to be used similar movements from the past, you can hormone and excrete it. The hormone the general state of the market. Yet, some responsibly by an experienced practitioner. then is stored in adipose or fatty tissue. It investment experts criticize this index for become aware of important trends and what To learn more about custom bio-identical is this storage and accumulation of foreign encompassing so few companies and for a they’ve signified. Just go back a few years to hormone replacement formulas contact estrogens that lead to dangerous hormone lack of diversity. the late 1990s, when the technology-heavy your family physician. levels that can cause cell mutations and Nasdaq Composite Index —The Nadaq tracks Nasdaq soared prior to falling hard in 2000. cancer. the stocks on the National Association of Much of the run-up in that index was caused Today there are safer hormone The writings of Dr. David can be found at St. Securities Dealers Automated Quotation by unbridled investor enthusiasm in so- replacement options. With all conditions, John’s Health Center, 503-286-4400. This System (Nasdaq) market. Because the article does not represent the opinion of In & called “dot-com” companies. But their poor overall health is the largest factor in Nasdaq includes many companies in the disease prevention. The complete health About or its publisher nor is it intended for any — or non-existent — earnings couldn’t technology sector, this index can rise and of an individual includes proper nutrition, use other than general information. support their stock prices, which eventually fall quickly. tumbled. If at some point you saw a similar S-&-P 500 — This index tracks 500 companies in a variety of industries, thing happening in the Nasdaq, you might including transportation, utilities, financial want to review your technology holdings. services and energy. Many money managers Digital Community and pension plan administrators use the Look Beyond Indexes S-&-P 500 as a benchmark for judging the As we’ve seen, stock market indexes In & About time for a name change? overall performance of their fund against can be useful — but they also can be “over- Do you think the paper needs a name change? If so, what the stock market. used.” When an index is down, for instance, Russell 2000 — This index measures the would you call it? We’d like to know. Send us an email at investor sentiment can become unjustifiably performance of 2,000 “small-cap” stocks bearish — which could lead you to avoid [email protected], call us at 503-287-3880, or, (stocks of smaller companies just starting to investing in high-quality, undervalued grow). Smaller companies are often newer heaven forbid, send an actual letter to In & About, PO Box 3316, — and generally have less capital — than companies. Remember, an index, no matter the larger companies measured by the S&P how large or well-constructed, is not a Portland OR 97208 (that’s the Central Post Office :). 500 and the Dow. Consequently, the Russell substitute for the entire market — or for 2000 is more volatile than these indexes. your own good judgment. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 6 12 JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 7 12 Restaurant Reviews carnivores alike. From wild mushroom mélange of celebrity photos and Italian Benvenuto Sal’s! ravioli to grilled pork chops, arugula and chachkes, Sal’s décor whispers “homey and New neighbor Sal’s roasted beet salad to fried calamari, there’s comfortable.” The thoughtful detail extends Famous Italian Kitchen truly something for everyone. Pasta is the even to the restrooms that are supplied main attraction, but a generous assortment with lotions, hair spray and mouthwash raises the bar for local fare. of antipasti, New York-style pizza, and meat for mid-meal grooming. Open since early By Emily Puro dishes rounds out the selection. Even the July, Sal’s is already making its mark on Combining a light, airy atmosphere kids menu offers an impressive variety. the neighborhood. With affordable prices and a menu replete with neoclassic dishes A full bar tempts with chocolate (pastas start at $6; entrees top out at $15), featuring fresh, flavorful fare, Sal’s Famous martinis and Swan Island iced teas, with a n an inviting ambiance, fresh ingredients and Italian Kitchen brings home-style Italian impressive wine list that includes a range of hearty portions, this place is a breath of fresh dining to the corner of North Killingsworth vintages and prices. The dessert menu is less garlic on North Killingsworth! and Greeley. The clean lines and wall of remarkable, but if you’ve got room after your (Sal’s Famous Italian Kitchen is located at windows that make up Sal’s façade are an meal, you probably missed the point. Dessert 2731 N. Killingsworth, and is open Mon- invitation to come on in and mangia! wines, grappas, liqueurs and espresso drinks Thurs, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri & Sat, 11 a.m.

Sal’s menu includes options for Wow, whatta dish! Stefani Camp serves up a lavish might provide a more appropriate finale. – 10 p.m., and Sun, noon – 9 p.m.; for info, vegetarians, seafood lovers and hardcore antipasti plate at Sal’s on N. Killingsworth. Combining rustic earth tones with a call 503-247-0500.)

culture,” he says, explaining that the shop one of the biggest smiles in North Portland, New St. Johns is a non-profit outfit operated by the Red can usually be found whipping up Mexican Coffeehouse Turns Sea Community Church and staffed by mochas, breve Lattes, or other beverages to volunteers. accompany a tasty pastry. Strangers to Friends In this roomy yet cozy space, there’s West is encouraged by the community’s a small alcove with theater seats, a room response to the new venue. He reports that By Dave Johnson along the back wall for those seeking quiet the flow of customers has reflected the A cheerfully eccentric coffeehouse, sanctuary, and a free, high-speed wireless eclectic mix of the neighborhood. “That’s Café Xenos, has opened in downtown St. Internet connection via an iMac computer. what we are about—diversity rather than Johns. Xenos, taken from the Greek word for A spacious backroom is also available for trendy exclusivity. It is our goal to become stranger, is a welcome addition to the new public meetings. the living room of downtown St. Johns.” crop of businesses opening up in St. Johns’ Antique chandeliers hang from West plans to help with neighborhood historic downtown center. “We picked the the ceiling. Paintings and photographs projects. The cafe will sponsor an art auction name because we wanted to emphasize that ranging from sedate landscapes to punkish in December with profits to be donated to we are here to serve strangers with care and commentary to evocatively abstract are Clarendon Elementary school. He would friendliness,” explained the manager, Eric mounted on all the walls, and a front- West. window stage is ready for the next poetry also like to involve Xenos in street clean-ups So what makes it a significantly different slam, musical, or open-mike session. and similar projects. “I invite folks to ask for emporium of hot drinks and nibbles than Near the front door, an antique green our help,” he says. He also wants to remind Spacious and gracious, Café Xenôs brings an Starbucks, only two doors down? West, a and cream Wedgewood gas stove has been artists, musicians and performers to contact eclectic and artsy mix to downtown St. Johns. former employee at the local Starbucks, pressed into service as a sideboard for cream, him regarding showings and performance affirms that Xenos is not about competition sugar, swirly sticks and napkins. Behind the possibilities. “There is a lot of potential here between java joints. “I see it as a house of coffee bar, Genevieve Brown, who possesses at Xenos. I really sense an air of excitement.” Home & Garden Not So Crowded House Accessory Dwelling The Accessory Dwelling Unit: helps to Units or ADU’s are a great way of providing accommodate an old friend and lots of pets extra living space in an existing home or property. By Lora Creswick Recently built ADU in St. Johns offers space, light What is an accessory dwelling unit? in the back yard of Meg’s St. Johns home and a little income all in your back yard. An ADU is created when an existing living seemed like a great idea to them. When Meg area, attic, basement or garage, is made into stayed late at work, Janet could care for her a living space with a bath and kitchen. An pets and keep an eye on the property. And ADU can also be an apartment added on to when Janet was traveling, Meg could keep an existing home for a dwelling or one built an eye on her house. It was like having people to live in a given area as a detached unit on the same property as the assurances and support of a roommate without compromising the an existing house. The number of residents without having to share the room. neighborhood’s quality of residing in both units may not exceed the The guidelines of the City Code require life. number allowed for a single household that an ADU blends in with the style and Although it is only 16 feet by 30 feet, with a My husband and I recently built such a materials of the original home by matching dinner. generous covered porch entry, Janet finds unit for a pair of friends in St. Johns we’ll the roofing, windows, trim and colors. The “All the details matter in a small space,” herself with more than enough space to live call Janet and Meg. The two clients already Code may look complicated at first, but is said Janet. “I love the design of how the comfortably. Both homeowners are now shared a love of purebred greyhounds, both really not difficult to follow. The idea of crown moulding anchors the wall cabinets, adjusting to having very close neighbors, worked in the same profession, loved travel increasing housing by doing double duty on the shape of the kitchen counter for the cook watering the new grass and other landscaping and shared many other interests. Janet was one lot is a progressive way to fight urban top, and choice of countertops.” in the hot weather, borrowing ice cubes retiring and would soon have more freedom sprawl by allowing modest density increases “The covered deck at the entry adds to travel. The idea of building a small home in established communities. It allows more and sharing the covered deck for a potluck See crowded house / Page 14 JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 8 12 Art & Community Calendar Want to list your November event? Thursday, Oct 7 Sat & Sun, October 16 & 17 school. Swim in the haunted swamp, parade Send a press release or info to: in a costume. Games, crafts, face painting, [email protected] by Oct 15. Sewing Bee Art Show Opening Portland Open Studios-- tattoos and more! at IFCC Gallery Watch Artists At Work Matt Dishman Community Center (77 NE Knott) Marie Watt, a member of the Seneca tribe, ex- Seven North Portland artists are featured on Friday, Oct 1 503-823-3673, 6-8:30 p.m. $1 for 4 tickets. plores human stories and rituals implicit in ev- the tour: a glass artist, a paper artist/calligra- Opening Night: My Three Angels eryday objects. The exhibition will take on the pher, two painters, a potter, furniture painter, Donate 2 cans of food per child and receive 8 The North End Players Community Theater shape of her studio, with stacks of blankets, and mixed-media artist. (See our article on free tickets. Group A comedy about 3 convicts that escape drawings for patterns, needles and spools of page 1.) Visit five studios by bike and you can and do good! threads and sewing notions. Through 10/28 enter to win an artist-painted bike. St. Andrews Episcopal Church Haunted Corn Maize (www.portlandopenstudios.com) (7600 N. Hereford Ave.) IFCC Gallery (5340 N. Interstate Ave.) at the Pumpkin Patch Self-Guided Tour, 10 to 5 p.m. $12 gets you a 8 p.m. (Oct 1, 2, 8, 9), 2 p.m. (Oct 3, 10) $3–$8 Opening Reception 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Daytime trick-or-treating for little ones — and 16- month calendar, map & two tickets. Call 503-285-6577 for tickets at night, a field of screams and spooks. Bring (Kids free.) Friday, Oct 8 a flashlight! Calendars for sale at Weir’s Cyclery (St. Johns), 16511 NW Gillihan Road. Sauvie Island Saturday Oct 2 Read to the Dogs! North Star Coffee House and Advantage NW Portland Video Debut: $100 & T-Shirt Kids & Teens: Make a new friend by reading Federal Credit Union. 503- 621-7110. 7 -10 p.m. A full length documentary by Joe Biel about to therapy dogs from the Dove Lewis Therapy (Oct 15, 16, 22, 23, 29-31) Zines (self-published magazines). Interviews Program Friday, October 22 $4 - 6, Children 5 & under free. with more than 50 zine makers, ex-zine mak- St. Johns Library (7510 N. Charleston Ave.) ers, and readers from the Northwest. The CD Release Party for Foghorn String- video sparks untapped creativity and new 3 – 5 p.m. Pre-register required, band with the Stairwell Sisters opening. Scream at the Beach interest into zine making and reading. call 503-988-5397. An old-time music show that is sure to de- Voted the biggest and the best Halloween Liberty Hall (311 N. Ivy St.) 7 p.m., $3-5. light. event in the Pacific Northwest. (See our Saturday, Oct 9 White Eagle Saloon (826 N. Russell) Article on page 1.) Wednesday, Oct 6 Fiestas Patrias : Celebrate Hispanic 9:30 p.m., 21 and over, $6 Oct 2 - 31 Ecology Presentation by biologist Al Smith Heritage month at the Jantzen Beach Super Center 503-288-2037 “Freshwater Mussels: their Ecology and their North Portland Library Status at Smith-Bybee Lakes.” This free Halloween Events www.screamatthebeach.com Eat, drink and enjoy performances by The presentation is held at the regular monthly Villa de Clara Vista dance group, or create meeting of the Friends of Smith & Bybee Friday, October 29 Halloween at Slims Lakes. For more info: 503-283-1145 your own Milagros (Dreams) keepsake at this fun celebration. Oct 30 Halloween Costume Party with Prizes, BES Water Pollution Control Lab Monster Mash Halloween Carnival 8 p.m. Oct 31 Halloween Karaoke, 9 p.m. (near Cathedral Park, 6548 N. Burlington Ave.) North Portland Library (512 N. Killingsworth) Presented by Peninsula Park & Matt Dishman 6:30 – 8 p.m., Free 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Centers. Halloween fun for preschool to grade Slims (8635 N. Lombard) 503-286-3854 Mayoral Candidates to Address North Portland Issues Portland, OR – The Community Association of Portsmouth and University Park United Methodist Church will co- sponsor a Mayoral Candidate Forum in North Portland on Friday, October 8, 2004 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Both candidates, Tom Potter and Jim Francesconi, will attend. Currently, North Portland is experiencing rising property values and large public investments in transportation, commercial developments, public housing, and affordable housing. North Portland is a great place to live and work because of its proximity to downtown Portland with short commute times by car, bike, or public transportation. The forum will be moderated by Rev. Dr. Jeanne Knepper. Each Candidate will give a brief introduction. They will then be asked a series of questions posed by the sponsors. Each candidate will have the opportunity to respond. There will be a chance for the public to ask questions through the moderator. Following the forum, refreshments will be served, and attendees can speak personally with the candidates. The event will be held at University Park United Methodist Church, 4775 N. Lombard, Portland, OR 97203. Members of the public are welcome to attend. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 9 12 Art & Community Calendar St. Johns Twin October 27- The Stranger Oct 2 at Santa Clara, CA Theater Opens Weekly Events 1946 95 min. B&W Starring Orson Welles, 7 p.m. Philip Merivale, Richard Long, Director: Orson Oct 8 San Francisco with NewVenue TUESDAYS: Welles. 7 p.m. By Patricia MacAodha Professional Wrestling at Sandy Barr’s Oct 9 Saint Mary’s College Flea Market Library Events 7 p.m. Chiles Center An October 9th showing of Disney’s See Professional Wrestling in St. Johns every As the fall season takes over, and school has Oct 15 at Loyola Marymount, LA “Home on the Range” marks the beginning of Tuesday Night! started again, look to your local library for all 7 p.m. a new era for one of Portland’s oldest movie kinds of new activities. Both North Portland Sandy Barr’s (7220 N. Burlington Ave.) Oct 16 at Pepperdine, Malibu CA theaters, the St. Johns Twin. The theatre, and St. Johns libraries offer the Teen Lounge 503-235-9565, 8 – 10 p.m., $8 7 p.m. which has been closed for renovations, and Homework Center with computer access and help with your school work from your Oct 20 at Portland State will reopen and split its performance times FRIDAYS: friendly trained staff. Teens can listen to 7 p.m. Stott Center between family shows and a new theatre- music and hang out while doing homework in brew pub featuring first-run films for adult Jam House Fridays Oct 22 at Gonzaga, Spokane comfy chairs. audiences. The proposed venue came about Every Friday at 6:30 p.m. The Urban Soul 7 p.m. Martin Centre Also, adults can join in discussion at the as a result of the increasing number of “20- opens its doors to the public. The Urban Oct 29 Santa Clara “Pageturners” book of the month club. The 30 somethings” who have been moving into Soul provides an open stage with musical 7 p.m. Chiles Center North Portland selection for October is The performances by in-house artists as well as the Peninsula. Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. The St. Johns Oct 30 open-mike drop ins. The need for local entertainment that selection is Robert Penn Warren’s All The 7 p.m. Chiles Center The Urban Soul (8957 N. Lombard) King’s Men. Pageturners is sponsored by the appealed to both families and young people 503-419-9769 Friends of the Library. prompted Jeremy Longstreet to introduce Men’s Soccer Fridays at 6:30 p.m. the change. “This is one of the few places in Oct 1 at San Diego, CA North Portland Library Portland where younger couples can afford 7:30pm unlisted a house,” says Longstreet. Longstreet, his The Wave Room Jam Night 512 N. Killingsworth St.; (503) 988-5394 Oct 3 at Loyola Marymount, LA fiancé, Teresa, and Chuck Nakvasil, Jr, are Sketch Comedy and Hip Hop that is family Librarian: Patricia Hill Welch 1 p.m. Gersten Pavilion friendly part of a partnership that intends to bring Oct 8 Santa Clara the old Twin into the new century. The Wave Room (2016 N. Kilpatrick) Paper Marbling Workshop 7 p.m. The team is in the midst of preparation 503-735-4184 Oct 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct 15 Saint Mary’s for the fall openings. “We’ve been working Fridays at 9 p.m. Artist Kathryn Menard teaches the craft of 7:15pm Merlo Field with an architect to keep the historical colors creating colorful marbled papers. Oct 17 San Francisco and background,” Longstreet says. The Friday Night Karaoke Fiestas Patrias 2:30pm Merlo Field building has housed a movie theatre since Sweet Home Bar & Grill (2824 N. Lombard) Oct 9, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct 22 Gonzaga the 1930s. 503-283-0275 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with mu- 7 p.m. Merlo Field The opening of “Home on the Range” Fridays at 8:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. sic, entertainment, crafts and refreshments. Oct 24 at Gonzaga, Spokane marks the return of the Twin’s PTA Family 2 p.m. Martin Center Matinee, featuring great prices and an A Carnival Extravaganza opportunity for local schools to do some Out to the Movies Oct 29 San Diego Oct 16 & 23,11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Johns Pub 7 p.m. Merlo Field fundraising. A packet of tickets for all ten of Movies every night and matinees on week- Learn to make masks, then drum and dance the fall/winter matinee series is available to Oct 31 Loyola Marymount ends as well samba style in the Carnaval tradition of Brazil. the public, and at a reduced rate for school Facilitated by performer Bobby Fouther. 1 p.m. Merlo Field 8203 N. Ivanhoe organizations. For a complete listing of 503-225-5555 ext 8836 for details movies and times see Calendar on page….. Women’s Soccer Paper Boxes and Secret Envelopes The brewpub film showings will occur Oct 30, 11 a.m-1 p.m. Oct1-3 Washington State Tourney evenings, Tuesday through Sunday starting St. Johns Twin Theatre Pullman, Washington Artist Colleen Cavin instructs how to create in November. While the specific film for PTA Family Matinee Movies small boxes and envelops from pretty paper. Oct 10 at Gonzaga the opening event has not been selected, 8704 N Lombard, 503-286-1768 11 a.m. Martin Center Longstreet has negotiated an agreement October 9-11 - Disney’s Home on the Range St. Johns Library Oct 12 at Portland State with Pizzacato Pizza, and there will be a October 16-18 - Scooby-Doo 2 7510 N. Charleston Ave, (503) 988-5397 5 p.m. PGE Park variety of beers, hot buttered popcorn, and, October 23-25 - Shrek 2 Librarian: Nancy Arvesen Oct 15 Pepperdine he promises, no commercials. For the grand October 30-31,Nov 1 - Harry Potter and the 5 p.m. Merlo Field opening, admission is free, though patrons Prisoner of Azkaban Clay Masks Oct 17 Loyola Marymount will be charged for food and beverages. Sat 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m., 12:15 Oct 16, 2-4 p.m. noon Merlo Field Children will not be allowed in the p.m., 2:30 p.m., Monday 5:30 p.m. Artist Sarah Ferguson leads you in the explo- Oct 22 at Santa Diego theater after 5:30pm, except on Monday ration of a variety of clay techniques. You can 7:30pm evenings. No signs of alcohol use or Movie night at Café Nola create your own miniature mask using beads, Oct 24 at Santa Clara availability will be present when children are Side Door Theater at Cafe Nola is showing straw, colored wire and other materials. To 1 p.m. Leavey Center on the premises. The partnership is aware of pre-register, call the St. Johns Library. Film Noir every Wednesday night at 8pm community concerns about adding another venue for alcohol in an area already saturated 8638 N. Lombard, 503-445-2007 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Pumpkin Painting with taverns and public drinking. Longstreet October 6 – Beat the Devil Oct 2 Willamette Invite, Salem Oct 23 1-3 p.m. has negotiated a Good Neighbor Agreement 1953 100 min. B&W Starring Humphrey Bo- 10 a.m. Bush Park gart and Gina Lollobrigida. Crooked business- Bring a clean, small-to-medium-sized with the St. Johns Neighborhood Association. Oct 11 Auburn, Auburn, Alabama men head to Africa by boat to by land rich pumpkin for this class. Use the library’s paint, “We plan to be upstanding business owners,” brushes and ideas. This class is for children 9:30am unlisted with Uranium. he says. With all the preparations he has 8 years and under. To preregister, call the St. Oct 23 Beaver Classic, Corvallis October 13- Outpost in Morocco done, the only thing left to do in this class Johns Library. 10:30am unlisted 1949 92 min. B&W Starring George Raft and movie house is dim the lights, raise the music Oct 30 NCAA Championship Marie Windsor. Playboy legionnaire is torn and … ROLL IT! 9 a.m. Belmont, CA between love and country. University of Portland Sports Schedule The St. Johns Twin Theater is located at 8704 October 20- The Outlaw Volleyball (Women) Women’s Cross Country N. Lombard, at the corner of Lombard and 1943 115min. B&W Starring Jane Russell Oct 1 at San Diego, CA Oct 9 Triton Classic Alta. For a recording of upcoming films, call Western 7 p.m. Jenny Craig Pavilion 8:30 am San Diego, CA 503-286-1768. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 1012 JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 1112 Candid Candidates Pressing the Flesh Mayoral Candidates Jim Francesconi Jim Francesconi takes a walk Uptown and Tom Potter take the time to get into the mix in North Portland

By Cornelius Swart

In & About was fortunate this month in that the paper was approached separately by both candidates for Mayor: Jim Francesconi and Tom Potter. The In & About filed the resulting article and phone interview in reaction to the unique way in which their campaigns approached the paper. Bringing the Magic Back An Interview with Harry Tom Potter

I&A: Is anyone from North Portland endorsing your candidacy?

TP: Uh…let me see…Pattie Deitz, from Pattie’s Home Plate (and Costume Corner we might add, publisher’s note) supports me.

I&A: What I hear from small businesses is that the regulatory environment is too harsh in Portland. Most small businesses, especially in a struggling area like ours, have a hard time withstanding the pressure.

TP: Well I think we need to work more closely with the neighborhood so that we can get the best policies in place for the community.

I&A: That’s a tricky slope, often the business community and residents are at odds on what constitutes progress.

TP: I disagree. I think the key is getting them together. I think that on most issues they aren’t as far apart as they might think. They just don’t get together often enough to sort it out. We can work on that. Look at the Division/Clinton Business Association. They work very closely with residents in Southeast. Is this guy going to buy something or what? Jim Francesconi bravely climbing the language barrier in a St. Johns convenience store. (Below) Francesconi on the move in the Uptown business district. PHOTOS BY: SERENA DAVIDSON I&A: We are the Port in Portland up here, do you support the dredging of the Columbia On September 10th, City Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Jim Francesconi River (in order to increase ship traffic to Port facilities)? took a walk through St. Johns’ business district (once known as Uptown) to meet and greet

TP: Yes I do. I was as surprised as everyone when they announced that two lines were pulling with local businesses. Francesconi’s visit was orchestrated by Robyn Plance of the St. Johns out of the Port. [Last month the Port lost 2/3 of its commercial traffic when both K-Line and Neighborhood Association. Hyundai Merchant Marine pulled their services in favor of deep water ports in Tacoma.] I “Basically, I wanted Jim to have a chance to listen to the local businesses and hear their think we need to deepen the channel, but great care has to be taken with fish and wildlife concerns,” explained Plance. “I also wanted folks to remember all the things Jim has done for habitat in the process. St. Johns in the past.” Plance points to several key projects in St. Johns on which Francesconi has assisted. I&A: We have two struggling high schools in North Portland. What can the city do to These include the Commissioner’s help in securing additional funding for the Portland help? Development Commission’s Storefront Improvement Project, support of improvements to James John Elementary School, and involvement with the St. Johns/Lombard plan. “Jim’s TP: I would advocate in Salem for stable funding. I would work to plan jointly with the eight getting money up here for St. Johns,” Plance stated, “and where the Lombard Plan was school districts in the county, which is something we currently don’t do. I would work hard on improving the social safety net, such as vocational schooling, early childhood development and concerned, he helped to fight some of the density increases that were being proposed.” affordable housing. Schools can’t do it alone. Local businesses spoke out to Francesconi about a variety of issues and concerns. Top of the list was pedestrian safety and the desire by businesses and residents to see more crosswalks I&A: When you were captain at North Precinct it was the only precinct for both North and in the town center. Some businesses were concerned about continued public drinking in the Northeast Portland. Now it’s the smallest station in the city and it’s constantly teetering district. This concern will mostly likely come up when St. Johns’ application for an Alcohol on the verge of closure. Would you keep it open? Impact Area designation is reviewed before the Oregon Liquor Control Commission this fall. TP: I’ve never seen a community with such a sense of ownership over a precinct. When I was “We tried to get Jim to talk Captain I was told that the Precinct belonged to St. Johns. I would keep it open. Ultimately to some businesses that he might those decisions have to open for the Chief of Police to make. not normally interact with on the I&A: Exit question. It’s been a tight campaign so far. Are you concerned that Lord campaign trail,” recalled Plance.“The Voldemort might enter the race? language barrier was sometimes an issue,” Plance confessed, thinking of TP: Who? some of the ethnic businesses they visited. I&A: From the Harry Potter books. Do you get that a lot? “But Jim’s done a lot for people in this neighborhood no matter TP: [laughs] I haven’t read the books, but my grandkids have. I would welcome those what language they speak.” characters in the race. [now speaking with hushed whimsy]They would bring new ideas and help to bring back the magic to the City. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 1212 the Beach is ranked number one for good scream reason. From page 1 “We have so many people who wet their and vision of local puppeteers and horror pants…literally.” Says Miller. afficianados such as Steve Alten, Jason Ropp, Miller’s goal is to be number one again and Dave Helfrey, who were instrumental in this year. By the looks of what’s in store for the design of the Zombie Shooting Gallery, visitors this year he will be. Scream at the Beach offers a howling good time for all. the Alien Invasion, and the Baron Von Goolo’s Museum of Horrors. Heads up to parents “We’re getting into crunch time,” Miller Parents with impressionable youngsters said less than a week and a half before should talk to their children about the opening night. “It’s coming along, but difference between fantasy and reality before there’s still a number of items on my check- entering any of the attractions. off list.” Elshoff Manor, The Forbidden Temple, The to-do list of an average event planner Baron Von Goolo’s Museum of Horrors, and might include items such as ensuring that the Alien Invasion attractions all contain the port-a-potties are well stocked with t.p. some segments that might be unsuitable for Miller’s list is more likely to include: securing the faint of heart. Nigel’s Haunted Playhouse the life-like bats that will infest people’s hair and the Dead Shot Zombie Shooting Arcade as they run screaming through the halls of are safe havens for those easily prone to Elshoff Manor or feeding the gigantic flesh- nightmares. eating spiders that reside in the Forbidden Temple, and, of course, completing a systems Scream at the Beach opens on Saturday, October 2nd at 7p.m. For directions, ticket check on the transporter which will ferry information, and specific hours visit www. patrons to the International Space Center -- screamatthebeach.com or call (503) 288- Earth’s last defense against alien invaders. 2037. And while there may not be any blood and gore at the Beach, there will be a blood The blood drive will take place on Friday, drive! A portion of ticket sales will be October 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and donated to the American Red Cross. on Saturday, October 16th from 7:30 a.m. Clearly Miller has a big heart and a to 1 p.m. Additionally, the Red Cross will be passion for the fantasy world he has created hosting a third drive on Saturday, October for folk. This passion for fantasy has earned 30th from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All three blood Scream at the Beach the number one ranked (Above) Tom Johnson Designer and Chieg Builder of Elschoff Manor. drives will take place at 3131 N Vancouver haunted house in Portland, from the website Ave. For more details contact the American Gary, Kathleen and Terinda Picket have a good scare. The enitre Picket family are “performers” at the Scream. www.madmartian.com. And Scream at Red Cross at 1-800-Give-Life.

for doll furniture. in art. She was resolute in her goals, never artist Dawn Phelps “I had a lively imagination,” she recalls. abandoning her art. During this time, she From page 1 McConnell Her passion developed throughout the began working with clay, developing an transforms the “doodle pots.” Each work of art seems also everyday into the years. By the time she entered Idaho inclination toward functional art. quite happy with the collaboration. fantastic. State University in Pocatello, she was McConnell decided to dedicate her life gravitating toward painting and The pots are grouped into categories to teaching children and creating her art. printmaking. She says at the time, such as the “Handsome Devil Series” or She earned a Master of Arts in Education “Working with the ink and paint and the “Swirlies Series.” The paintings she has from Lewis and Clark. She now teaches textures was basically as sensual as on display are entitled “Tuxedo Kitty” and with Young Audiences, a nationally funded eating food.” “Melaque’ Moonlight.” The furniture on program that brings artists and other Soon after, she traveled display has been refurbished into whimsical talented people to school. west where she earned a and elegant makeovers. McConnell’s studio is just one of the Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dawn Phelps McConnell wasn’t born stops featured at this year’s annual Open the University of Oregon. Studios Tour. The self-guided walk, held east an artist. She became one only after a long Ten years passed. of Willamette on October 16th and 17th, is life’s journey. McConnell grew up in Coeur McConnell worked in cafés, an opportunity to see how and where the d’Alene, the youngest of five siblings, in the restaurants and watering artists work. predominantly conservative Panhandle of holes. She continued with Other North Portland artists on this the Gem State. She would often help her her classes, trying to learn year’s map are sculptor and digital wizard father, a woodworker, who left scraps for her how to make the big bucks to hammer out miniature chairs and tables See artist / Page 16 classifieds – in & about gets the word out

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By Lora Creswick

Toyota’s Vehicle Distribution Center, Ron Corbin, an executive at the Center, areas will have less asphalt, and 90% of located in the Port of Portland facilities showed In & About around the new facility. the business’ by-products of garbage and north of the St. Johns Bridge is one of three He is especially pleased with the new bank computer scrap are marked for recycling. such facilities in the US. New improvements treatment that leads to the river. Toyota has The new facility features an increase in at the operation indicate that Toyota is restored the river’s bank along their property natural lighting, carpets made of recycled upgrading its physical plant and providing Death and Rebirth leadership in environmental and community “Nobody has seen what materials, and light monitors in the roof. A sensitivity. a natural embankment 5000-gallon cistern will make it possible to The Sun goes up and down. A projected 185,000 Toyota vehicles will run the toilets largely off recycled rainwater. has been like here for The grass grows to the sky, have come through the center by rail or ship In recent years Toyota has been in 2004. Most are here for three to four days over 150 years” pioneering the hybrid electric fuel market. Then back down to the ground. before being trucked out or otherwise sent to its natural condition by replanting native Vehicles such as the Prius use a gas and We do this in our way too. on to Toyota dealerships as far away as the species that improve fish habitat and help to electric motor that improve fuel efficiency Midwest. Some receive add-on features like clean wastewater run-off. running boards, roof rafts, car alarms, etc. while producing less pollution. The “Nobody has seen what a natural -Honda Miria Rose Van Swart Over 200 people work in this facility. company claims to “operate under a global Age 8, Buckman School embankment has been like here for over 150 Eliot Neighborhood The challenge to the company has been earth charter that promotes environmental years,” he says. Toyota relinquished access to streamline preparatory processes, use responsibility throughout our entire to about two acres to re-create a natural If you’d like to have your child summit a less water, less gasoline, and to light the rail poem or short story in our Kid’s Corner. embankment 1800 feet long. company.” From what we are seeing at the loading and unloading areas in a way that Just send it to: company’s Distribution Center in North doesn’t spill light on the nearby households The newly constructed building that In & About Community News Portland, it appears this is one corporate PO Box 3316 outside the facility’s property.These concerns houses Toyota’s operations now measures Portland, OR 97208 80,000 square feet, as opposed to a footprint giant that is choosing to tread lightly on the will be addressed come Nov. 1 when Toyota [email protected] finishes relocating its main building. of 104,000 for the older building. Parking Earth. Neighborhood Watch Report Local Color Changing of the Guard

By Juanita Downing In June 2004, after 27 years of dedicated service, North Precinct Commander Scott Swimming with pool sharks. Annual Pool Anderson retired from the Portland Police Tournament, Classic Car Cruise-In and Live Music Fest is a local tradition at the Blue Balls. Bureau (PPB). Soon after, he left for Liberia PHOTO COURTESY OF: INGER KLEKACZ & BLUE MOON CAMERA to take on a new challenge as the Director Jump Into The of Training for the United Nations Security Force in Liberia. Pool… Tournament “It’s a very interesting process to convert By Steve Wilson of www.motionsickmag.com a broken, corrupt system to a democratic The more-or-less annual Blue Balls Tavern pool tournament, classic car style of policing. I am very thankful for this cruise-in, BBQ feast, and rock-and-roll opportunity.” Scott Anderson, blending right in....with Nigerian Police forces in Gbarnga, Liberia. extravaganza was held despite the rain on Anderson further explained, “This The Senior Neighborhood Officer Program, Neighborhood Associations: Saturday, September 18. A creative tarp is a huge challenge in several ways, rescued the BBQ, and by mid-afternoon now renamed the Neighborhood Response University Park, Portsmouth, Kenton professionally…emotionally…I do miss the a cheerful had gathered around the Team Program, will play an integral part Neighborhood Response Team grill. people I associated with at the PPB and the in that role. The three (soon to be four) According to bartender Dee Dee, community, especially at North Precinct… Officer J.D. McGuire Neighborhood Response Team Officers at the pool tournament proceeded, and but I know it is where I am supposed to be Phone: 503-823-4676 somebody did win, although nobody North Precinct are responsible for attending serving now.” Neighborhood Associations: is quite sure who, or how much. It is their assigned neighborhood association generally beleived that this is the third year His successor, Cliff Madison, took the St. Johns, Cathedral Park, Linnton for the tournament. But that could not reigns of North Precinct on August 1st. The meetings and to take an active role with Neighborhood Response Team be confirmed. Everyone seems to have community members in crime prevention new Commander is glad to be back where he enjoyed themselves and folks were looking Officer Eric Zajac started his career in the PPB in 1981. and to address community concerns. forward to next years event. Phone: 503-823-2121 One of Madison’s primary goals is to Neighborhood Response Team Blue Balls maintain and improve the relationship Officer Jason Christensen Neighborhood Associations: 8734 N. Lombard between the police and the community. Phone: 503-823-0743 Arbor Lodge, Overlook JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 1412 crowded house mini-moto From page 7 From page 3 to the living space and gives focus to the with signals and safety equipment. Put that dwelling,” says Meg. “It’s an excellent place together with manufacturers’ claim that the for bird watching. We had over a dozen tiny bikes can go as fast as 40-45 miles an birds feeding at the three feeders early in the morning,” Meg recalls. hour and that’s just asking for trouble. At Meg owns two greyhounds and two cats. least according to North Portland resident When Janet moved in she brought her two and apartment manager, Jim McNeil. greyhounds along with her. With the new ADU, the backyard has been transformed “I consider myself pro-motorcycle,” he into a pet courtyard. Both Meg and Janet and says,“but these things aren’t motorcycles. It’s the animals love it. “Its amazing, somehow hard to see how they could be street we all fit.” legal. And you should see the kids that ride them, some of them are only 12 or 13 years old.” Since they are gas powered and mobile, like what you can do with them. They are a Nice little mover. Jeremy Knoy sells pocket bikes and they sell quickly. “I put two bikes out one cities like Vancouver, WA, and entire states, lot of fun.” Saturday and within 10 minutes one was sold and two guys were arguing over which one was going to buy like California, are struggling to quickly One alternative to street use, held out the other.” write codes for them into existing traffic by Jim Kennedy, president of the Oregon law. Oregon law doesn’t currently address Motorcycle Road Racing Association, is Mini Motos gradually get you from A to B. minimotos and Oregon’s Department of organized practice and racing sessions at Transportation (ODOT) has only recently Portland International Track. started tracking accident statistics across the “We hope parents will consider bringing state. The dangers generally cited are their their kids out here to ride with us. Going This little home fits snugly in your back yard. small size (making them more difficult to flat out around a track is much safer than Lora and Ron Creswick own In the Works see), noise, and the hazard they may present dodging traffic, and we make sure they have Construction & Design on Sauvie Island. to non-motorized traffic. all the protective gear before they go out. I Anyone wanting more information regarding Still, there is an undeniable appeal to know of about 8 to 10 kids racing now and the building codes can refer to Title 33 and call the City of Portland for clarification as to the the tiny tornadoes. Just ask Gallagher. about the same number of adults. It is a zoning requirements for your particular site. “I just like the looks of them,” he said, “I growing sport.” harvest Next Month: From page 1 The Kids’ Round-Up Stage featured a Are you ready for this… “Wastruments Workshop,” where youngsters Professional Wrestling at the Sandy Barr could make instruments from discarded materials. They could join songfests, listen to Feature story in November. a Native American storyteller, watch a “Peter PHOTO COURTESY OF: BLUE MOON CAMERA and the Wolf” puppet show, and be amazed by magician Bob Eaton. Other activities included a wildlife walk with a Metro naturalist, hayrides to the Corn Maze, pony rides, cider pressing, and watching a wheezy, pocket-sized baler churn out hay bales the size of gallon jars. In the air was the basic reason for this annual celebration – a harvest of fruits and vegetables for home larders. This annual celebration of Nature’s bounty was both a joy to partake in and a local tradition. Barbara Curran, a Blue Ribbon-winner at this The Sauvie Island Harvest is always a year’s Oregon State Fair, posed with her traditional joyous time for locals and visitors alike. spinning wheel. JOctoberune 2004 I N & A B O U T Page 1512

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