ELIOT NEWS

A Publication of Eliot Neighborhood Association Volume 27 · Number 3 Summer 2018 Summer Free For All: Historic Martin Mayo House Concert in the Park Hosted by Slated for Demolition Black Parent Initiative By Roy Roos By Leigh Bohannon, Family Resource Coordinator at BPI he Eliot neighborhood may soon be losing an historic musical tradition over 110 resource, a cute house with a years in the making, Con- unique curved front porch certs in the Park offers T connected to a man who dedicated A something for everyone. much of his life to the community The Rose City’s best and brightest – over one hundred years ago. The from classical to country, rock & roll house now at 206 NE Sacramento to rhythm & blues – have been en- Street is a little bit tucked away be- trancing audiences in parks since hind shrubbery on a double-sized lot 1901. Today’s crowds flock to Port- and proposed to be replaced by bland land parks citywide for the revelry, modern higher density housing. The Martin Mayo house 1929 in its 2nd with over forty thousand people at- Zoulful Music slated to play a free location before Union Avenue was current owner is Patricia Burraston. widened. tending 61 concerts offered in 2016. concert at Dawson Park on August 23 The potential developer, Danielle as part of the Summer Free For All Photo credit Portland Archives series. Photo credit Isenhart of Emerio Design based in This year, Black Parent Initiative Beaverton, filed a demolition permit photographed and the cost was deter- (BPI) will be enthusiastically hosting earlier this spring and was approved mined. When the work was started in a three-part concert series at Dawson and organizations to make this a fun- on May 4th. The one condition posed 1930, the Mayo House was moved Park; located on the corner of NE filled family-friendly experience. Dur- rd by the city was a demolition delay of down Sacramento Street to a vacant Williams and Stanton, near Emanuel ing the August 23 concert, join us 120 days to provide a possible alter- lot in the middle of the block. Then Hospital. Welcoming newcomers and for an exciting Family Fun Day, native to the destruction of an historic the Mayo Building was jacked up and concert veterans, families will be sur- which will include face painting, resource. (See article on page 3 for a moved back 10 feet and put on a new rounded by community in a collective bounce houses, book giveaways, and possible alternative) foundation, where it sits today. celebration of soulful music, activi- free food! . ties, picnicking, and the beautiful The history of this house is unusual as Martin Nicholas Mayo was born in weather that makes Portland summers BPI is an organization dedicated to it was moved two times previously in Austria on 7 December 1862 and im- a memorable time for all. serving the community through family the earlier part of the 20th Century. It migrated to the United States with his services. We believe that successful would be a great benefit to the Eliot family as a young lad in 1868. He • Thu. 8/9, 6:30pm: Enjoy the kids start with successful parenting; neighborhood and more remarkable if came to Portland in 1874 and started groovy jazz sounds of Eldon “T” everything from pre-birth doula ser- this small house could be moved a out working different jobs in restau- Jones & N Touch vices to parents with kids in school. third time and the moving costs rants in the Old Town vicinity. The Black Parent Initiative’s mission is to • Thu. 8/16, 6:30pm: Be moved by would not be too high due to its size work was hard but it was not long provide culturally specific program- the contemporary gospel group, Em- and economically feasible if the dis- before he became known for his ex- ming to transform the lives of families brace tance is within the present neighbor- cellent cooking and he soon worked and children. Parents and children hood. This cultural resource is unique up the ranks in the business. By • Thu. 8/23, 6:30pm: Dance to the who have a strong sense of identity up-tempo, R&B and neo-soul and it would be tragic if lost just due 1890, he was the manager of the J. D. can achieve their dreams. We assist to more housing. Most of the original McKinnon Restaurant on West Burn- songsters of Zoulful Muzic parents and caregivers in strengthen- details remain intact on the front fa- side. A few years later, he purchased ing their involvement in the lives of çade of this house. the business and changed the name to Black Parent Initiative has partnered their children, so their dreams can be with several community businesses the Mayo Restaurant. The establish- (See CONCERTS, page 11) The house was originally built in the ment was also called the “Old Bruns- latter part of 1896 by Martin N. wick”, in reference to Martin’s home- Mayo, an immigrant from Austria land in Austria. The business contin- who became successful in the com- ued to thrive and was known through- munity as the result of hard work and out the Pacific Northwest for the ex- well known throughout Portland. His cellent food. The business was sold house for his family originally faced in 1911, at what was likely a very Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd on the good price. But Mr. Mayo was far northwesterly corner of NE Sacra- from retiring. mento. In early 1912 as Portland was enjoying unprecedented prosperity, Martin Mayo lived in downtown Port- Mr. Mayo had the small house moved land until 1896 when he built his towards the west and turned it to face home here. Title records indicate that Sacramento and commissioned con- Martin Mayo was also known as Mar- struction of a sizable 3-story brick tin Mujo but his name was officially building on the corner of MLK & designated as Mayo in 1904. Around Sacramento by Christian Hansen, a 1890, he married Lucretia Mary, also Swedish-born builder and design- an immigrant from Austria who came er. At completion in November 1912, to the States in 1886. In May 1899, the cost was claimed to be $40,000 their only son George P. Mayo was and the building was known for many born in their house. decades as the Mayo Apartments. Martin Mayo became known for his

As destiny would have it again in involvement in community ser- 1929, the City of Portland and the vice. During World War I, he became State Highway Commission did a a food administrator for Oregon and study to determine the cost and im- he got involved in other activities to pact of widening MLK Blvd (then assist the less fortunate after the Union Avenue North) as it was be- war. New families were arriving coming too busy and very congest- from war-stricken European coun- ed. All buildings along and near the tries. He and his son George moved route that would be affected by the to a house at 2931 NE Shaver in the widening of 10 feet on each side were (See DEMOLITION, page 11)

Eliot Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Eliot 97212 OR Portland,

Eliot Neighborhood Association Letter from the Parking Permit Survey The Eliot Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose members We know parking is tight in Eliot just are the residents and business owners of the Eliot Neighborhood. Its purpose is to inform north of the Moda Center and near the Eliot residents about issues affecting the neighborhood through meetings, newsletters Editor and other activities. Members of the neighborhood association must be over 14 years old public transportation lines. Therefore, Eliot Neighborhood Association board and live, own property, have a business, or represent a nonprofit within the By Sue Stringer neighborhood. The Eliot Neighborhood Association was founded in 1969. It is recognized members will be stopping by soon to talk by the City of Portland, is a member of the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Inc., to residents at houses and businesses on and its members represent Eliot on other committees. elcome summer! The warm days and more daylight streets between the North/South bounda- means more opportunity to ries of Sacramento and Hancock and Eliot Board W East/West boundaries of MLK and Wil- get out in the neighborhood and ex- Chair - Jere Fitterman – [email protected] 503-504-9308 liams about considering a parking permit plore. Our news team has found program. The city of Portland requires Vice Chair - Maggie Gardner - [email protected] 503-913-4404 some new businesses to check out petition signatures of approval from at and some old ones too that maybe Recorder- Monica Choy Salazar - [email protected] 323-217-4697 least 50% of the addresses within the you haven’t heard about. Also there boundaries to initiate the next phase of Treasurer - Jim Hlava – [email protected] 503-998-3406 are a myriad of murals to visit within the parking permit process. News Editor - Sue Stringer – [email protected] 971-255-0697 our neighborhood borders and also just a few blocks outside of Eliot that TABLE OF CONTENTS • Brad Baker - [email protected] 415-385-0875 would make a wonderful urban hike. Summer Free for All—Concerts 1 • Shireen Hasan - [email protected] Check out the Within and Beyond the Martin Mayo Historic Home 1 • Patricia Montgomery - [email protected] 503-758-1263 Borders of Eliot column to see where they are located. There are also some Letter from the Editor 2 • Jimmy Wilson - [email protected] 503-740-5923 great summer camps at Open Signal Parking Permit Canvassing 2 and Matt Dishman and be sure to Land Use and Transportation Committee check out Frigg’s Mercantile for Letter from the Vice Chair 3 some unique classes. ENA Funds Garden Scholarship 3 LUTC Chair - Allan Rudwick – [email protected] 503-703-3910 Stop 206 NE Sacramento Demo 3 LUTC Vice Chair - Jonathan Konkol – [email protected] 503-315-7795 On a different topic, we have to say New Priest St. Philip the Deacon 4 • Brad Baker – [email protected] 415-385-0875 good bye to our assistant editor, Dyl- an Stringer, who is off to Prague to Frigg’s Mercantile 4 • Laurie Simpson – [email protected] 503-280-1005 teach English. What an exciting ad- Letter from the Land Use Chair 5 • Phil Conti – [email protected] 503-281-1378 venture! In addition, our reporter and also board member, Anna Daggett, Hill Block Development Update 5 • Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 will be leaving us as well to attend Neighborhood Watch 5 • Montse Shepherd– [email protected] graduate school in Boulder, Colorado. PDX Reporter App 5 Both have devoted a lot of time, crea- Committees: tivity, and effort to this newsletter Within and Beyond Eliot: Murals 6 and will be sorely missed. Good luck Sewer Project Update 6 Webmaster - Clint Lundmark – [email protected] 503-552-8678 to them in their new adventures! Portland Streetcar to Add Cars 7 NECN Rep - Jere Fitterman— [email protected] 503-504-9308 Letters to the editor, article suggestions, Principal-Harriet Tubman School 7 Livability Team Chair—Karla Gostnell - [email protected] comments: [email protected] Eliot Monthly Meetings Community Acupuncture 7 CORRECTION: The name of the author Union Knott Gallery 8 for the article “Randall Children’s Hospi- Meetings of the Eliot Neighborhood Association are held on the third Monday of Eliot’s Bike Hive 9 each month at 6:30 pm St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE Knott Street tal -First Pacific Northwest Children’s (unless noted otherwise). It’s a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, stay Hospital with Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Teen Mental Health 10 informed, help build a stronger community, and have input into city decisions Verification” in the spring issue is Ash- Twenty is Plenty 11 that may effect you. ley Stanford Cone. We regret the mis- spelling of her name. Bull Run Water Treatment 11 All meetings are open to the public. All meetings are held at St Philip the Deacon Church 120 NE Knott Street. Building is ADA accessible. Land Use Meeting - July 9, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - July 16, 6:30-8:30pm Land Use Meeting - August 13, 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting – August no meeting:see us at Dawson Park Concerts Land Use Meeting - September 10 , 7:00-8:30pm Neighborhood Meeting - September 17, 6:30-8:30pm For agendas and more information, see www.eliotneighborhood.org Active Listings Bed Bath Sq Ft Price Directions: St. Philip the Deacon Church - southeast of the Matt Dishman Community Center on the corner of NE Rodney Avenue and NE Knott Street 2157 NE 7th Ave 2 2 1957 $479,000 12 NE Fremont 2E 1 2 1616 $730,000 Eliot News 122 NE Cook 5 4 2504 $799,000

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Letter from the Vice Chair ENA Funds Scholarships for Two By Maggie Gardner Gardens ello, Neighbors! Happy covered our overhead expenses, and By Anna Daggett Summer. This is my favor- profit will be determined after some t the April meeting of the seeds, soil, and fertilizer) and the edu- ite time of year in our re-imbursement comes in from the Eliot Neighborhood Asso- cation to start raising your own food. H neighborhood, because the city. But no matter — we got rid of a ciation (ENA), two differ- It costs $15 a month or $90 total for sun brings us all outdoors. We get to lot of garbage, met a lot of neighbors ent garden organizations, the May-October season to be a mem- see each other keeping cool on our and had fun doing it. I’d call that a A The Community Gardening Co-Op ber of the Community Gardening Co- porches, tending our gardens, relaxing success. and The Albina Cooperative Garden, Op. There are scholarships available in the park, and biking or walking If you missed the Cleanup, be sure to asked for funds to make gardening for folks with hardship. Contact everywhere. The days are long, the come next year! It will always be the more accessible to Eliot residents. Shireen Hasan at (503) 449-7601 or energy is high, and our streets are 3nd Saturday in May. But you don’t Both garden organizations require that Heru-Ka Anu at (443) 453-3010 if alive. have to wait a year to be an active members pay annual fees to partici- you want more information or are Aside from the sun, another thing that member of the neighborhood. This is pate, and they recognize that the fee interested in becoming a member. got us all out was the Annual Clean- the easiest time for us to all get to can act as a barrier to involvement. You can also email In- up. Eighty-five families participated know each other, and that’s what After discussion, ENA funded both [email protected] or this year, almost twice as many as in leads to a vibrant, thriving communi- proposals in order to ensure that any find information at CommunityGar- years past. We hauled away 11,000 ty. So, take the time to say hi to the Eliot resident can empower them- denCoOp.org, which is currently un- pounds of trash, 3000 pounds of elec- people you pass, flash a smile and get selves to grow their own food. Below der construction. tronics and scrap metal, a U-Haul one in return. Enjoy your summer, is a description of both garden organi- truck filled with items for Goodwill and I look forward to seeing you zations and how you can get involved The Albina Cooperative Garden, lo- and took in $1850 in donations. We around! or apply for a scholarship to be a cated on N Russell St and N Vancou- member! ver on Legacy Emanuel Medical Cen- ter land, is a cooperative garden, Help Stop the Demolition of The Community Gardening Co-Op is meaning that members share the plots, a new organization that is doing inno- the responsibilities, and the harvest. 206 NE Sacramento and Its vative work in the Eliot neighbor- The annual cost to be a member of the hood. The Community Gardening Co- Albina Cooperative Garden is $75 for Op is the brain child of Shireen Ha- an individual or $100 for a family. In Urban Forest Garden san, an ENA board member who was addition to the fee, a member com- By Judge Finklea born and raised in Eliot, and Heru-Ka mits two hours a week to working in Anu, a spiritual leader and activist the garden. The time commitment is who has started community gardening flexible and can be shaped around initiatives in other communities. The work schedules and family responsi- Community Gardening Co-Op wants bilities. Options for member engage- to meet people where they are at. Ac- ment include hands-on garden educa- cordingly, if you become a member, tion, watering, all-season plant care, you can choose to garden in the way pruning and tree care, harvesting for that is most accessible to you, wheth- donation, construction projects, weed er that be in pots in your apartment, in whacking and mowing, composting, your yard, or in a community plot. If community outreach and engagement, you become a member, the Communi- social events (festivals, farm celebra- ty Gardening Co-Op will provide you tions), social media and photography with the resources you need (organic (See GARDENS, page 10)

Photo credit Sue Stringer [email protected]. We he surrounding community believe that in-fill construction should is organizing a petition and be compatible with the character, appeal to save this historic style, and scale of our neighborhoods. T house and edible forest gar- Our vision for this property is to cre- den from proposed development. ate affordable Co-housing through the possible use of a Land Trust - pre- The backyard at 206 Sacramento St. serving the vitality of the local eco- has been a working urban farm/ per- system while increasing density in a maculture homestead for the past 9 sustainable manner with ADU's - cul- years and, in addition to producing tivating supportive relationships with food, provides crucial urban habitat each other, our community, and the for migratory birds, mammals, and environment - while honoring the pollinators. Goats, ducks, turkeys, historical context of the place. There bees, cats, skunks, owls, rabbits, is a petition signing station on the snakes, raccoons, opossums, hawks, sidewalk in front of the house (next to and countless species of insects have the duck eggs) Please drop by and also resided here. There are 20+ fruit add your name in support of preserva- and nut trees on the property, many tion. Interested folks can knock on over 80 years old, all slated for re- the front door for a tour of the garden. moval this September. Its destruction would be a major loss for the neigh- Organizers are asking for any kind of borhood. We need your help! help you can provide - contacts with the city, state, or county; signatures The public comment period for the for the petition, financial resources, Land Use Review is yet to be an- social media attention, grant pro- nounced. This is an important step in grams, crowd-funding ideas, commu- determining the future of this proper- nity land trust proposals, co-housing ty. Anyone who would like to write a applicants with ADUs, and historic short statement is welcome to submit. preservation suggestions. For more Please contact the Eliot Neighbor- information please contact Judge D. hood Association for details at Finkle at [email protected] . Stay tuned for the next issue of the Eliot News…  Volunteer opportunities in Eliot and just beyond  The first anniversary and story of Game Knight Lounge  In the mean time join Nextdoor.com to keep up with events and announcements—we post there between issues

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gether and willing to work together to Rev’d Dr. Maria is the ‘Real Deal’. There’s a New Priest in Town achieve that. Rev’d Dr. Maria says, “I Her sincerity and passion for people, do not want a homogeneous neigh- especially about those who are less By Shireen Hasan borhood and church. I want positive fortunate, only scratches the surface energy, and a welcoming environ- of who she is and the work that does, t. Philip the Deacon Episco- ment for visitors and members.” She and is destined to do. She is extreme- pal Church is an historic Afri- is married to a woman and says, “I ly energetic, enthusiastic and she can-American and diverse want it to be welcoming to LGBTQ highly encourages the children’s par- S community church located in persons and communities - to be clear ticipation, as young as 3 and 4 years the Eliot Neighborhood. The Rever- that all bodies, all people - racially of age. The children seem to love to end Dr. Maria McDowell has recently and sexually diverse, are welcome in become the newest priest-in-charge, God’s house.” and yes, she is a woman! Rev’d Dr. Maria is from Portland and has stud- On Saturdays, St Philip the Deacon ied theology at schools in Los Ange- Episcopal Church provides free hot les and Boston. She always knew that meals and groceries to about 150-300 she wanted to serve so that she can do people in the community. It has been what she loves - to teach and think doing this for over 20 Years. The par- deeply with others about things that ish is dependent upon the Oregon matter. She loves being with people Food Bank, and is working with their where God and life meet, where the Reverend Maria McDowell the new tiering system to get better and more rubber hits the road. priest at St Philip the Deacon stable selections of food. Volunteers Episcopal Church. Photo from church website run and participate in this event, and Rev’d Dr. Maria says that Mother anyone can come and volunteer. Eve- Alcena Boozer, a former Rector and ryone is welcome to come and eat (I current member who also grew up in bless others. grabbed myself a bag of groceries Portland, was the first female African and chowed down on some chicken American priest in Oregon. She has As a new priest in the neighborhood, tortellini with salad, and it was deli- paved the way for women and African Rev’d Dr. Maria’s goal is to listen to Some of the bountiful buffet at the cious!). St. Philips the Deacon Epis- hosted community Saturday Lunch at Americans. Rev’d Dr. Maria was what the parish and the neighborhood copal Church also allows homeless St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal raised in the Russian Orthodox needs and to figure out what is im- people needing a safe place to sleep Church. Photo credit Shireen Hasan Church. However, Eastern Orthodox portant for everyone. Being a white on the porch. There are rules on how churches do not ordain women. The woman herself, Rev’d Dr. Maria has to use and share the space. Rev’d Dr. Episcopal Church has given her the expressed that she is very concerned Maria mentioned her desire and ideas be up front, says one member, partak- opportunity to do what she loves - to that the neighborhood is becoming for building appropriate shelter and ing in the services. One small child in serve as a priest. Even though women whiter and whiter, and that the parish accommodations to mitigate home- particular, kept shouting Amen! It have been recently ordained, there are and neighborhood has changed pri- lessness (with an immediate need for seems the spirit of the lord was mov- still barriers and sexism that exist in marily due to gentrification. She does a porta potty for those utilizing the ing through his little soul, as well. Christianity. not want to lose the African American space at the church, right now). parish, and says that the church used Rev’d Dr. Maria believes that God is to draw folks who lived in the neigh- Prior to interviewing Rev’d Dr. Ma- I do not practice this faith, but I en- everywhere, in all things, and we are borhood, but families dedicated to the ria, I visited the parish’s services on joyed the service, and I plan to visit all called to work alongside God. She parish for generations and the mem- Sunday. Upon entering the church, I again, on just the vibe alone. Rev’d likes working with others to figure out bers who live further out now, still experienced and observed a very Dr. Maria definitely practices what what God does in one’s life, and then come to the church. She hopes that warm, welcoming, inclusive, and di- she preaches! So, if you are up for a nourishing that work. She loves to even if the parish is no longer primari- verse environment. The members are positive shift of energy on any given help people recognize their gifts, hone ly African American, it continues to very friendly and seem to connect Sunday, consider coming on down to in on them and share them with every- be diverse and welcoming. well with each other and their guests St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal one. She loves her job, and believes in a peaceful and loving manner. Church and checking out the new all human beings have gifts which can Her desire is people living well to- Members went out of their way to priest in town! introduce themselves. Come worship with us Amen! “You are invited Frigg’s Mercantile Brings Hands-on and welcome” Urban Homesteading to NE MLK

Sunday services at 10:00am By Lee Ann Moyer ver won- cheese making equipment, Frigg’s A Historic African-American and Diverse Community der how also carries dairy-free options to bring Celebrating 100 Years of Ministry E to make the joys of cheese making to those your own soap, with dietary restrictions. Soap-makers 120 NE Knott Street (corner of Knott and Rodney) cheese, or can find molds, oils, butter, colorants, kombucha? fragrances and other additives. Fer- 503-281-5802 What about mentation options include airlocks, www.stphilipthedeacon.org homemade can- pickle pebbles, and a wide selection [email protected] dles or cosmet- of starter cultures. Frigg’s also has a ics? Frigg’s Mercantile is an urban variety of beginner DIY kits to get homesteading shop and studio that started in cheese making, cosmetics, recently opened on NE MLK with a fermentation, and candle-making. simple mission: to equip people with Whatever your next adventure may the supplies and knowledge needed to be, make it from scratch at Frigg’s! carry out traditional homesteading adventures that can be mastered in a Frigg’s Mercantile typical Portland kitchen. 2809 NE MLK Jr Blvd Portland OR 97212 Frigg’s Mercantile hosts workshops 503.974.7414 on the basics of canning, fermenta- www.friggsmercantile.com tion, and food preservation, and offers FB/Instagram @friggsmercantile ongoing opportunities to make your Join the Eliot Neighborhood own bath and beauty products. The studio is available for kids’ birthday Adopt-a-Block Program! parties and corporate events, which It is hard to believe it’s already time to announce our third quarter make for a fun way to get a group winner of the New Season’s $100 gift certificate! together to explore a new craft. They also offer drop-in Mini-Camps, where Thank you, Jim B, on behalf of the Eliot Livability Team and your kids 7+ can learn to make their own Eliot neighbors as well. We appreciate your efforts to make Eliot soap, lip balms, lotions and more! and specifically your block on Rodney a better place to live. Check out their online calendar to see the line-up for summer; something If you are interested in adopting your street/ block and join the new is happening each week. The joy of learning and sense of other 22 adopt-a-block participants, please contact Lauren accomplishment after completing a at [email protected] Stop by to gather supplies for your class at Frigg’s Mercantile. next project! In addition to traditional Photo credit Lee Ann Moyer 4

Within and Beyond the Borders of Eliot: Murals By Anna Daggett, Ruth, Eddy, Sue Stringer and Alexandra Weinstein This column features businesses in Eliot Tillamook at Davita Dialysis center. Women Making History space located on NE Killingsworth. and just beyond our neighborhood’s bor- Lead artist Robin Corbo outlined The bottom left hand side of the mural ders to help our residents learn what ex- swimmers, picnickers, dancers, and lists each woman’s name and gives a citing businesses and opportunities are dogs during the summer of 2009. brief description of their work. The located in and around our amazing With the help of 13 high-school-aged women immortalized by this mural neighborhood. assistants, he painted the large and were community organizers, business colorful mural on Northeast 7th Ave- owners, government representatives, This issue’s focus is on murals. We nue. The mural was funded by the artists, poets, attorneys, midwifes, and have an amazing number of murals Multicultural Integrated Kidney Edu- leaders of non-profits. Take the time and artists that have created them in cation (MIKE) Program and the mu- to admire this mural; you will learn Portland. We have focused on just a ral depicts a community leading about women who have impacted few for this issue. There’s a little healthy lifestyles, a key to avoiding many lives and made Portland a more

kidney disease. equitable and livable city. information about each mural and where to find them in Eliot and just outside our neighborhood’s borders. Coming soon... Take a walk around the neighborhood and enjoy the beauty of these art piec- Spontaneous Plutonian The Eliot Neighborhood Association es available for all to see 24 hours a Boogie will be sponsoring a mural on MLK at day! NE Russell St across from Goldrush Coffee Bar. They are in the process of

(Mural is to be completed getting a grant from the Regional Arts Hope is Vital by July 1—photo not avail- and Culture Council (RACC) and have a few artists that will be submit- able by the time we went to Drive or roll or walk down N Inter- print) state Avenue going south towards the ting designs. The owner of the build- Broadway Bridge. Pass N Russell St. ing lives in Eliot and is excited to Rob Lewis is the artist to paint the On the right side of the street, at 2335 share their building façade for a crea- newest mural on front wall of the N Clark Ave., you will spy a vibrant tive community based mural. mural showcasing over twenty women Open Signal building. His project is There is also discussions about paint- called astral echoes. It consists of a and their contributions to communi- ing a mural on the Broadway Toyota mural, a visual meditation, and an ties in Portland. The mural, titled audio piece made in collaboration Women Making History in Portland, building that faces Hancock across with two artists and friends here in was painted in 2007 by artist Robin from PICA to help eliminate the graf- Portland, Matt Hayes (film) and Mat Cordo and was organized by In Other fiti that is there currently. This is in Randol (audio). Words Feminist Community Center, a the very beginning phase but exciting The mural at the southwest corner of feminist bookstore and gathering none the less. Stay tuned! NE Broadway Street and NE Grand In Lewis’ words, “Echoes are the Avenue was painted in 2007 by “the messages, stories, spirits, chants, Eliot Sewer and Stormwater people of Portland”. The mural com- pain, music, beauty, and joy that com- memorates a sister-city relationship prise blackness as a cultural identity. Project Update between Portland and Mutare, Zimba- These things are often deeper and bwe. The aim of the partnership is to more complex than we can truly see/ By Matthew Gough foster cultural exchange, and since understand and have therefore be- 1991 delegations have made trips ewer construction will be put come obscured, or arrive to us com- on hold to focus on remain- back and forth to learn about each pletely broken, cut off from the origi- culture and, as the Portland-Mutare ing waterline relocation work nal source. Expression and thereby on Williams Avenue between Sister City website describes, to art, is in this case, the way in which S “learn from our differences, celebrate Tillamook and Sacramento we apply meaning for the purpose of streets. Crews will move waterlines our similarities, and nurture our inter- constructing personal narratives. connectedness”. that will conflict with sewer and stormwater construction in the Eliot The mural is meant to signal our arri- neighborhood. This work is being MIKE Program val, our intention of beautification. completed in coordination with the The fragmented visual language con- Water Bureau. tained within the work is informed through research, deconstruction and After waterline relocation work is experimentation. complete, crews will begin sewer For a larger map go to: main pipe construction on NE Tilla- www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/68793 The title of the mural is Spontaneous mook Street between Rodney Avenue Plutonian Boogie and it is rooted in and Martin Luther King Jr. Boule- placing or repairing approximately celebrating the concept of transport- vard. Crews may also work on Rod- 10,000 feet of public sewer pipes in ing ourselves through art to our own ney Avenue between San Rafael and the southern part of the Eliot Neigh- space.” Sacramento streets to install new pub- borhood. These pipes are deteriorat- lic sewer connections from the main ing due to age or are undersized for sewer line to the curb in front of each the sewer and stormwater flows in The MIKE Program mural is located home. this area. The oldest pipe being re- on NE 7th Ave between Hancock and placed is 115 years old. These im- Please be aware that schedules are provements will help protect public subject to change due to a variety of health, property and our environment factors, such as conditions under- by reducing the possibility of sewage ground, weather, traffic impacts, and releases into streets, homes and busi- subcontractor and materials availabil- nesses. ity. The project also includes constructing The neighborhood can also expect eight green street planters in the right- additional construction preparation of-way on public streets in key loca- activities throughout the project area tions. These green street planters will including inspecting and cleaning divert 1.9 million gallons of storm- sewer pipes, surveying, trimming water annually from the sewer sys- trees, marking and relocating utilities, tem, which helps prevent overflows manhole maintenance, and crews into the river, basement backups, and bringing equipment and supplies to street flooding during periods of the project area. These preparation heavy rains. activities typically occur over time, rather than all at once. To view pho- To learn more about the project, what to tos and learn more about these activi- expect during construction, or to sign up ties go to www.portlandoregon.gov/ for email updates, visit bes/precon. www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/Eliot. You may also contact Matt Gough, Communi- ty Outreach for City of Portland Environ- Background mental Services at (503) 823-5352 or Over the next year, City of Portland [email protected]. Environmental Services will be re-

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Letter from the Land Use Chair By Allan Rudwick think it is probably time things, Portland's Bureau of Trans- been spread so far is that this could hough this seems to have been wa- for me to step down. It portation is proposing upgrading come with a potentially neighbor- tered down substantially by anti- has been 10+ years of in- the Tillamook bicycle route by hood-changing 8,000 apartments, development folks who somehow I volvement with the ENA turning some stop signs east of us although I am guessing this num- have a lot of time to go to daytime Land Use committee and quite a and putting a bit of TLC into the ber is higher than would possibly meetings and write letter after let- few as chair. During that time we Eliot side of things, but the real happen. If this did happen, how- ter to city staff. I had really hoped have gone from a bust-to-boom action will hopefully be on NE 7th ever, it would bring a life and vi- that this project would accomplish economy and that means a bunch Avenue. This local street is in des- brancy to the Rose Quarter/ its goals of allowing more even of new buildings in the perate need of some traffic calm- Broadway Bridgehead area that I development all over Portland and works. While many under- ing as traffic volumes are more have never witnessed in my 12 provide an outlet for some of the constructions projects are about to than 5 times what a local street is years in Portland. Without more pressure to develop only along ma- start renting out units, another supposed to carry. We are expect- details, it seems hard to imagine jor corridors. I am a bit wary of the cluster of buildings on the North ing some signal improvements the possibilities but if done right, current plan just adding more reg- Williams corridor is in the works along MLK to accommodate some this could be a huge asset for Inner ulations without substantially in- with 4 new proposals adjacent to additional cars although it will be Northeast Portland. creasing incentives to increase the Williams and Cook alone. Port- important that we push for the wait housing supply. land's new zoning map will be go- times to cross the street to not be Planning-wise, the other major ing into effect any day now and impacted significantly. thing that is going on is that Port- Allan Rudwick is the Chair of the that might mean another flurry of land is considering, after many Land Use and Transportation com- proposals under the new rules, or a Another thing making headlines is years of debate, is called the Resi- mittee which meets the 2nd week of gentle slowdown in the incoming a proposal to bring a Major League dential Infill Program. The pro- the month at 120 NE Knott. See our permits. Baseball team to NW Portland or posal was originally supposed to website for more information— Eliot near the Broadway allowing slightly more density in eliotneighborhood.org On the Transportation side of Bridge. The rumors that have 'single family' zoned areas, alt- Hill Block: Visioning to Heal the Past Neighborhood Watch- It’s Always By Vicki Guinn a Good Time to Get Involved! he healing: In August of al Project was intended as a multi- 2017, Legacy Health joined phase venture. Unfortunately, before By Mark Wells, City of Portland, Crime Prevention Program the City of Port- the expansion was completed, federal land and Prosper Port- dollars allocated for the urban renew- egardless if crime is up or We have seen a noticeable increase in T down on your individual residential burglary, theft of property, land (formerly Portland Development al project dried up. The cleared land Commission) in announcing a collab- was left vacant for decades. At the street or in your neighbor- and car break-ins. While we never orative effort to develop a vacant 1.7- time, displaced residents expressed R hood, starting and partici- motivate communities to start a acre block on the Legacy Emanuel anger at the hospital, PDC and the pating in an active Neighborhood Watch group by fear, it’s important to Medical Center property. This land City of Portland. Watch is always a good idea. The be aware of what crimes are occur- once housed the Hill Block building City of Portland’s Crime Prevention ring where in your neighborhood and and was considered the heart of the The visioning: A page was added to program is hoping to start new Watch how can you best respond and be pro- Albina business community where Portland’s African American history groups and rekindle older ones in the active. The Neighborhood Watch many African Americans resided in book when Legacy Health, the City of Eliot Neighborhood area. Starting a program reviews all of this infor- nearby homes until urban renewal Portland and Prosper Portland collec- Watch group is really very easy. All mation and helps neighbors come came in the 1960s. Though vacant for tively hosted an Open House and In- it takes is one or two neighbors on a together to build a strong sense and nearly 50 years, this plot of land still formation Session in January of this street to volunteer to be the feeling of community which in itself evokes painful memories for many year to introduce a group of commu- “Organizer” and reach out to me and has the greatest impact on reducing African Americans who still talk nity representatives tasked to lead a we pick a training date and time for criminal activity. about the unfair destruction and loss vision for the vacant property. Called the initial meeting. These are usually of their community. the Project Working Group. People done in the organizer’s home in the If you would like more information either applied to serve or were nomi- evening to ensure the greatest amount on our Neighborhood Watch Pro- The past: In the early 1970s, the nated by community-based organiza- of participation. I conduct the meet- gram, please don’t hesitate to contact Portland Development Commission tions who mainly serve African ing and provide crime prevention tips me and I would be happy to review (PDC) and the City of Portland con- Americans. and strategies to keep your home and our Watch program in greater detail demned, purchased and demolished vehicle crime resistant and train and answer any questions. 188 properties as part of the Emanuel In a video on Legacy Emanuel’s web- neighbors on how to be a little extra Hospital expansion Project. Of these, site (http://www.legacyhealth.org/our- vigilant and when and how to report Mark Wells 158 were residential and 30 were legacy/stay-connected/story-center/ crimes and suspicious activity. The [email protected] commercial/business proprieties and stories/2018-stories/community/2018- organizer puts together a “block map” 503-823-2781 included the Hill Block building at N. 04-Hill-Block-Visioning.aspx), for all the participating Watch mem- Williams and Russell. Legacy Health President and CEO bers to share their contact information Neighborhood Watch website: Dr. George Brown shares his and the Watch may purchase large www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/ Urban renewal was a resolution to thoughts, and hope for the project and street Watch signs and smaller win- article/673549 improve the area and PDC began the how this aligns with our Legacy dow clings. process of purchasing homes from Health mission and values. current homeowners. Many relocated to other North/Northeast Portland For more information, contact Vicki neighborhoods. In total, 22 blocks of Guinn, Legacy Emanuel public rela- the Eliot Neighborhood were cleared. tions, 503-413-2939, The Emanuel Hospital Urban Renew- [email protected]. PDX Reporter App to Report Crime and Livability Issues By Jere Fitterman

he best way to bring the  Report what you see that you City's attention to livability want to be changed. T issues in our neighborhood  Be part of the solution. is reporting issues. They don't know stuff is happening unless we NEW web-based PDX Reporter! tell them. Let’s all get involved to make our city better. Access PDX Reporter from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or  Put the app on your phone. computer at  Practice using it.  Take pictures. www.pdxreporter.org

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Portland Streetcar to Add Two Cars Natasha Butler: Eliot Native and Principal at New Harriet Tubman By Dan Bower extra room for mobility devices, and he City Council gave Portland improved signage. Middle School Streetcar the green light on T March 21 to purchase two new “Portland Streetcar fills an important By Monique Gaskins streetcars, allowing for more frequent transportation need in the Central rincipal Natasha Butler has service on the system’s A and B City, connecting Portlanders to jobs, big plans for Harriet Tubman Loops connecting Downtown and the services, and educational opportuni- Middle School and Eliot Central Eastside. As Portland contin- ties,” said Portland Bureau of Trans- neighborhood. As the school ues to add new residents at a rapid portation Director Leah Treat. “These P reopens to students for the 2018 pace, the additional vehicles will im- new vehicles will make Portland school year, Principal Butler looks to prove Portland Streetcar’s ability to Streetcar even more valuable and reli- enlist the entire neighborhood in sup- connect people to housing, jobs, and able as an option for getting around port of diverse populations and thriv- services in the Central City when the the city.” ing communities for students. Princi- new cars enter the fleet in 2020. pal Butler’s own roots in Eliot run “We’re constantly looking for ways to deep, and she is committed to contin- “As the first modern streetcar system improve service for streetcar riders,” uing to welcome people of color in Principal Natasha Butler in front of in the United States, Portland Street- said Portland Streetcar Executive Di- our neighborhood. Growing up, Ms. the new Harriet Tubman Middle car has been an important part of rector Dan Bower. “In the past couple Butler’s father ran a business near the School. building the city’s international repu- years, we’ve added service to the intersection of Graham Street and Photo credit Danny Peterson tation as an exceptionally livable North/South line and consolidated Williams Avenue and lived on Gra- bers expressed concern about reopen- city,” said City Commissioner Dan stops to save time and enhance safety. ham. Although the neighborhood de- ing the school due to the air quality, Saltzman. “I’m glad to see Portland The addition of these two new cars mographics have changed over the it’s important to know that Tubman Streetcar continue to add capacity and from Brookville will help us take that years, Principal Butler wants Harriet hasn’t been empty for the past two improve service as the need for trans- next step and further reduce the time Tubman Middle School to be a pow- years. Faubion Elementary School portation options in the Central City Portlanders are waiting to board the erhouse for students of color and stu- leased Tubman while its new school grows.” streetcar.” dents from underrepresented commu- was under construction. Furthermore, nities. air quality concerns plague other The new cars will come equipped The new streetcars, manufactured by schools in the Portland Public Schools with a host of quality-of-life improve- Brookville Equipment Co. of Going beyond Eliot, Portland Public District. Principal Butler sees air qual- ments, including additional seating, (See STREETCAR, page 10) School District is exploring a prefer- ity concerns as an issue that the ence policy. This policy enables stu- school district needs to tackle across Community Acupuncture is dents from families that have been multiple sites and not to single out displaced from Albina to request at- Tubman school. As Portland resi- Everywhere! tendance at a school in the area. Har- dents, we should consider taking ac- riet Tubman Middle School would be tions that decrease air pollution in our a participating school. Welcoming city overall. By Johanna Lanin students of displaced families back to id you know that commu- the neighborhood is an opportunity Harriet Tubman’s reopening holds nity acupuncture is hap- for Eliot to continue to embrace di- significance for the entire neighbor- pening all around Port- verse communities and help provide a hood. Because the school is located in land? You may have heard strong foundation for Harriet Tubman Eliot, Principal Butler expects the D students. neighbors (even those without stu- someone mention a “community” or “group” acupuncture clinic they’d dents enrolled at the school) to partic- been to, but wondered what exactly Environment matters for growing stu- ipate in the school community. If they were talking about. dents, and so does the air quality. One you’re interested in tutoring students, hurdle facing Harriet Tubman Middle hosting a small group of students at Community acupuncture is a mission! School is its proximity to Interstate 5. your workplace, or connecting stu- Johanna Lanin, Acupuncturist, Like the rest of Eliot neighborhood, dents to scholarship opportunities, Its aim is to make acupuncture acces- making life better for one of her the air quality is vulnerable to degra- feel free to stop by. The school day sible to a broader economic spectrum clients. Photo credit Michael Floyd than only those who have health in- dation from vehicles passing through. will run from 9:15 am to 3:45 pm. surance or can afford private treat- childhood, adolescence to healthy The school has addressed indoor air Keep an eye out for information about ment rates. It’s low cost, low frills, aging, immune support, including quality with a state-of-the art HVAC the Grand Opening on August 27th, effective acupuncture, facilitated in treatment of wintertime colds and system. Although School board mem- the first day of the school year. group settings by licensed acupunc- flus, as well as seasonal allergies and turists. The community acupuncture asthma, skin problems, mental and Thank you to our sponsors, vendors and movement is alive around the country emotional rebalancing, adjunct sup- volunteers for the Eliot Clean Up… we and it is especially popular here in port for cancer patients, the list goes Portland! on. Nowadays, people are learning to couldn’t have done it without you! turn to modalities like acupuncture to Legacy Emanuel Hospital Ryan Cahill At a community acupuncture clinic, assist in handling day to day life Heiberg Garbage Ashton Shaw there may be from four to a dozen stress, which we know can be disrup- Green Century Electronics Recycling Carlene St. Thomas reclining chairs and massage tables tive to our health and well-being. Community Warehouse Robert Nolan arranged for maximum comfort in an New Seasons Stuart Malkin aesthetic, if sometimes spartan envi- Prices for treatments at community Walgreens Jeri Bee ronment. There is usually a waiting clinics will vary, some operate on a Pine State Biscuit John Stringer and/or payment area. You may hear sliding scale basis while others offer a Bellagios Pizza - Lloyd Allan and Sherry Staggs soft music wafting through the room, flat fee. The usual range for an acu- Tiny’s Coffee Northeast Lucas Jesky the lighting is peaceful, and people puncture treatment at a community speak in a slight hush. When you en- clinic is $15 to $35. Some clinics will ter, you may notice a few folks have a nominal extra fee at the first who’ve already been given their treat- visit for an initial patient intake. ment by the acupuncturist on staff There are several community clinics and are resting with the needles. in each quadrant of the city where There is a lulling, nurturing sense group treatments are either an option brought about by all who are present, to private treatments or the sole mis- who’ve taken an hour out of the rush sion of the clinic. Some of the clinics of the city day, to rebalance the health participate in the Community Acu- and flow of their bodies via the gentle puncture Network whose website is yet powerful persuasion of acupunc- www.communityacupuncturenetwork ture treatment. .org, others may be located by goog- ling “community acupuncture Port- What ailments can acupuncture help? land OR”. Still more clinics may have There are many! Acupuncture is best flyers posted on neighborhood bulle- known for its effectiveness in reliev- tin boards. ing body pain due to injury or aging, arthritis, headaches, menstrual, diges- So now, when a friend tells you they tive, just about any sort of pain in the had a great experience at group acu- body may respond well to acupunc- puncture or when you see a ture. Other conditions include wom- “Community Acupuncture” flyer en’s health, sleep issues, health posted at the corner coffee hub, you’ll maintenance from pregnancy to labor, know the drill!

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Union Knott Gallery - Connecting Dining and Drinking in Eliot and Reflecting Community Breakfast/Coffee/Cafés Breadwinner Café 2323 N Williams (503)206-5917 By Ruth Eddy Bridges Café 2716 NE MLK Jr. (503) 288-4169 efore there were the white- Compass Coffee Roasting 3290 N Vancouver (888) 723-2007 washed walls of the small Eliot E-Mat Café 2808 NE MLK Jr. (503) 280-8889 gallery space next to Bridg- Goldrush Coffee Bar 2601 NE MLK Jr. (503) 331-5955 es Café, there was clutter B Little Gotham Coffee 722 N Page St and a grotesque carpet. Heidi Snell- man and her friends pulled out the car- Pine State Biscuits 125 NE Schuyler (503) 719-5357 pet, added a wooden window bench and transformed the “box with a great Tiny’s Café 2031 NE MLK Jr. (503) 467-4199 window” into Union Knott Gallery. TwentySix Café 2723 NE 7th (503) 284-6033

The large, street-facing window allows Bars/Taverns passers-by to easily look in, but the door is open only by appointment and Union Knott Gallery at 2726 NE MLK 820 820 N Russell (503) 284-5518 owned and curated by Eliot resident, for events. Snellman keeps the space Heidi Snellman Bill Ray’s Dive 2210 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-7254 lit and clean, but lets the featured artist Photo credit Sue Stringer decide when the gallery is open each Bunk Bar 128 NE Russell (503) 327-8234 month and what goes on inside. She She has lived in more than a dozen Ex Novo 2326 N Flint (503) 894-8251 says it’s never been about fitting into cities, but her time in Portland has out- Game Knight Lounge 3037 N Williams (503) 236-3377 what she saw as the “constipated” gal- lasted anywhere else. She spends time lery scene in NW, but about making socializing at TwentySix Café or Ti- La Brewatory 670 N Russell (971) 271-8151 art experiences accessible in her own ny’s with her tiny dog Gigi. She says Reverend Nat's Taproom 1813 NE 2nd (503) 567-2221 neighborhood. conversations with artists and neigh- bors keep her connected to her com- Secret Society 116 NE Russell (503) 493-3600 The gallery’s name comes from its munity and make the gallery a reflec- Sloan’s Tavern 36 N Russell (503) 287-2262 location near the corner of MLK tion of what’s going on outside its Boulevard, formerly known as Union walls. Waypost 3120 N Williams (503) 367-3182 Avenue, and Knott Street. Snellman White Eagle Saloon 836 N Russell (503) 282-6810 shows many artists who live or work Gallery shows usually have an open- in the neighborhood, like Billy Ray’s ing and closing event, which you can Widmer Gasthaus 929 N Rusell (503) 281-3333 bartender, Tyler Corbett. His show, find posted both on Instagram Groceries Fire Signs, displayed photo collaged @unionknott and their wide window light boxes of smoky summer scenes on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd be- Cathay Market 2858 N Williams (503) 288-0330 in Portland. The small space has also tween Bridges Café and Tes’s Barber- hosted dance performances and poetry shop. Chuck’s Market, J&S Grocery 2415 N Williams (503) 281-6269 readings, anything an artist might im- New Seasons Market 3445 N Williams (503) 528-2888 agine. Union Knott Gallery 2726 NE MLK Blvd Knott St Grocery 2709 N 7th (503) 284-7490 Heidi Snellman is versed in the art of @unionknott Super Market 2322 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-0844 making friends and connecting people. Lunch/Dinner

Broder Nord 2240 N Interstate (503) 282-5555

Izakaya Kichinto 102 NE Russell (971) 255-0169

Mint 816 N Russell (503) 284-5518 OX 2225 NE MLK Jr. (503) 284-3366 Pizza A Go Go 3240 N Williams (503) 335-0300 Popeye’s 3120 NE MLK Jr. (503) 281-8455 The People’s Pig 3217 N Williams (503) 347-2357

Queen of Sheba 2413 NE MLK Jr. (503) 287-6302

Russell St Bar-B-Que 325 NE Russell (503) 528-8224 Sizzle Pie 125 NE Schuyler (503) 234-7437 Pocket Pub 2719 NE 7th Ave (503) 287-3645 Sparky’s Pizza 2434 NE MLK Jr. (503) 282-3000

Tamale Boy 668 N Russell (503) 477-6706

Toro Bravo 120 NE Russell (503) 281-4464

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be a particularly welcoming space for wood, Craft says that she and other Eliot’s Unique Bike Hive … those conventionally under- members of Endurance are excited represented in the bike world, and about their new home in Eliot. She Portland’s Frame Builder District hosts a women and trans night twice a loves seeing people walking around month. Because Bike Farm is com- the neighborhood, and feels that En- By Alexandra Weinstein pletely volunteer-run its hours can durance can give back to the neigh- sometimes vary, so it is best to drop borhood by helping to keep people hile many neighbor- by to check out their services or to moving. hoods in Portland have visit their Facebook page for the most a local bike shop, few updated hours. (www.facebook.com/ Throughout my conversations with neighborhoods have W bikefarm/) these businesses, I learned of peoples’ what could be considered to be a passion for biking, and moreover, “Bike Hive”. Eliot is home to a vi- Supporting all of the cyclists who their desire to share that passion with brant community of businesses and may frequent these workshops and nonprofits passionate about support- spaces is Endurance PDX (2323 ing people who ride bikes at any level North Williams Avenue), a physical of expertise. The intersection of North The new Breadwinner Café and Cycles therapy clinic that works to help peo- Page Street and North Williams Ave- on N Williams and Page Photo credit Breadwinner Cycles ple feel comfortable and pain-free in nue is home to several local business- their activities. Notably, practitioners es dedicated to cyclists: Metropolis the evening. The founders of Bread- at Endurance have special expertise Cycles, Igleheart Custom Frames and winner Cycles, Tony Pereira and Ira around the needs of cyclists. They Forks, Ahearne Cycles, Breadwinner Ryan, were driven to open the café help cyclists get back on their bike Cycles and Café, Signal Cycles, and because they have felt so supported after an injury, and even do custom Endurance PDX, with Bike Farm and by the bike community in Portland, bike fits—an evaluation to make ad- Cycle Oregon just a few blocks away. and wanted to create a space to fur- justments to your bike to make it as I wanted to learn more about these ther facilitate the growth of that com- comfortable as possible for you, and businesses, how they collaborate, munity. Breadwinner Café was devel- to alleviate any strain that can cause their views on what they offer to Eli- oped to support the social aspect of injury. Jen Craft, a physical therapist ot, and what they want the neighbor- cycling, with the goal of providing a in the practice, has a sub specialty hood to know about them. gathering place for people who love addressing the needs of people with cycling to come together and build in female anatomy, who can experience I began by speaking with Christopher relationship. The café also aims to specific types of pelvic floor discom- Igleheart and Joseph Ahearne (108 serve as a hub for group rides. Even fort while in the saddle. The people at Another world class bike in progress. North Page Street). Chris Igleheart, as the café is filled with evidence of Endurance find that they are constant- Photo credit Dylan Vanweelden Joseph Ahearne and Tony Pereira and bike culture, people less acquainted ly referring cyclist clients to their Ira Ryan (from Breadwinner) are with biking will feel comfortable too. neighbors-- Metropolis, Ahearne and members of the Eliot community. If world famous in the custom bicycle Of particular interest in the café is a Igleheart, or Breadwinner--depending you are thinking about getting on a frame building world and to a certain large window that looks into the upon the adaptations and level of cus- bike this summer, check out the inter- extent the bicycle world. Ahearne first workshop, where you can sip on your tomization necessary to their ride. section of North Page and Williams moved to the Page Street location coffee and enjoy a scone while ob- Craft laughed as she noted, “Some of (and the Bike Farm) to begin your about twelve years ago to grow his serving the owners and their appren- our clients are fitted at Endurance, explorations. Whether you get around frame building business. While he tice building bicycle frames. Outdoor and then get a Breadwinner bike the neighborhood on two feet or two initially moved into the space alone, seating will come to the space in the welded by Iglehart, and with compo- wheels, summer is a-comin’, and it’s he was excited to meet Igleheart and next several weeks, and the café will nents from Metropolis. And everyone a great time to connect with neigh- have a shop mate, because frame begin hosting regular happy hours in is going to get coffee at the café”. bors, both new and old. building can be a lonely job. Igleheart the evening with monthly frame Having recently relocated from Sell- was looking for a space to work on building demonstrations. The café his own frame building business. To- opened this past December and is day, they each operate their own cus- looking forward to welcoming people tom bike building business Igleheart in the neighborhood, making new Custom Frames and Forks and friends, and in getting to know some Ahearne Cycles. Ingleheart has been “regulars”, whether people arrive on making frames for about 30 years and foot or on bike. Ahearne, Pereira and Ryan for about 15 years. The two spend their days The café is a real draw for the other swapping expertise—they each have businesses in the area, and I learned mastery over different parts of the that the employees at Metropolis Cy- process—and share both equipment cles make a regular habit of stopping and a good sense of humor. The two by for coffee refills. Metropolis, lo- collaborate with others too, including cated at 2249 North Williams, is dedi- a line of custom bikes called Page cated to being a commuter-friendly Street Cycles that features mostly neighborhood bike shop. Metropolis touring–style bikes, and with their does bike repairs and also sells new neighbor Metropolis Cycles when bikes for more casual and recreational ordering components. In another col- bikers. Metropolis prides itself on laborative effort, Igleheart welds being welcoming to all levels of cy- frames for Breadwinner. Igleheart and clists. The service department is locat- Ahearne share in their mission to ed at the front of the shop, so when make people feel happy and comfort- you walk in you can immediately talk able on their bikes, noting that when with someone focused on repairing you are happier on your bike, you are the bike and can gain insights about happier in general. what goes into bike maintenance. Me- tropolis has a large following of I next crossed the street to check out neighborhood regulars, and is grateful Breadwinner Cycles and Café. The for the loyalty and support Eliot has building houses a workshop that shown to them. Metropolis also works builds direct-to-consumer custom to support Bike Farm, a bike non- steel bicycles geared mostly towards profit just down the street, through the people who are interested in racing donation of used components. but more so to the discerning rider who has a highly developed taste for Bike Farm (1810 NE 1st Avenue) is a bicycles. They buy a Breadwinner non-profit, volunteer-run community because they’ve owned many bikes bike shop with a focus on education and they want something purposely and empowerment. Volunteers at built that fits their body perfectly. Bike Farm teach you how to fix your own bike. Bike Farm sells some re- The building also has a café, which built bikes to help defray operation offers coffee, a variety of baked costs, but the majority of their budget goods from local vendors like Fleur comes from donations. Bike Farm de Lys, Bowery Bagels, Ex Novo strives to be accessible to all bikers, Brewery, Ft. George Brewery, Co- from new riders who want to learn lumbia Gorge Organic Juices, Free more about their bikes, to low-income Public Wine, Water Ave Coffee. They individuals without the ability to pay also offer several breakfast menu for services at a more mainstream items, in addition to beer and wine in repair shop. Bike Farm also aims to

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sources available for teens and their Helping Teens Navigate Mental Talk with them about suicide. families, please visit Lines for Life, Don’t be afraid of the word “suicide” YouthLine (oregonyouthline.org), a Health or how it affects those left behind. Be peer-to-peer youth crisis and support honest and listen. service dedicated to preventing sub- By Ashley Stanford Cone Keep teens active in extracurricu- stance abuse and suicide in Oregon. lars. If kids are participating in sports or nxiety and depression Lines for Life: 1-800-2738255 or text after-school clubs or activities, they among teens are at an all- “273Talk” to 839863. Teens can also are not only doing things that make time high, largely because talk to other teens by calling 1-877- them feel good about themselves, they of social media and tech- 968-8491 or texting “teen2teen” to A are connecting with other kids without 839863. nology. Before smartphones, children being on social media. and teenagers used to go to school and If you or someone you know might be deal with bullying and social pres- Establish mutually agreed upon experiencing a behavioral or mental sures for six to eight hours a day, rules prior to buying technology. health crisis, dial 9-1-1 or contact the Monday through Friday. Now, with For example, what time is reasonable mental health crisis line in your area: the advent of social media and ample to turn in the cell phone at night, what access to screens, there is no break. social media platforms are allowed Multnomah County The pressure to be liked and accepted Addressing mental health with teens and what restrictions are put in place 503-988-4888 on social media is unrelenting, 24/7, is vital. to keep your teen safe. because kids are constantly connected Clackamas County to their phones and social media. we are frequently the initial point of Model healthy technology use for 503-655-8585 contact for many patients and families your teens. In addition, serious themes like teen dealing with mental health issues,” If they see you on screens, they will Washington County suicide featured in the Netflix series, said Zoe Orcutt, pediatric social work- be on screens. 503-291-9111 “13 Reasons Why”, are being dis- er. “Teens are experiencing higher cussed often and openly between anxiety, stress, and depression due to Encourage healthy support systems Clark County teens. In part due to the success of this social media and social programming and relationships. 360-696-9560 series, suicide is a reality that kids are that addresses heavy issues without Get to know the people your teens 800-686-8137 exposed to in online chat rooms, web the correct support they need to under- spend time with and look for opportu- pages, and entertainment pro- stand it. Because of this, teen suicide nities for positive role models outside Columbia County grams. Not only are they seeing it vis- has increased substantially over the of the family unit. 503-397-5211 ually depicted throughout the media past few years.” or after hours 1-800-866-1426 environment, they are also able to Be present. look for it specifically through online Unfortunately, many of these topics Whether it’s at school, a faith commu- Marion County searches. When information like teen are either avoided or not discussed nity, or even in your home, do things 503-585-4949 suicide is presented so frequently to honestly by parents. Often, parents are with your kids in their different envi- kids in the form of Hollywood enter- afraid to even say the word “suicide.” ronments. Crisis lines are available 24/7 and are tainment, and they are already strug- With the upcoming second season of staffed with mental health profession- gling with mental health issues, sui- “13 Reasons Why”, there is a national Watch with them. als that can help provide support, cri- cide attempts, suicide ideation and push to educate, support and provide If your teen asks to watch “13 Rea- sis assessment, and access to further suicide deaths tend to increase dra- ample resources to teens and families sons Why” or another program with resources. Some counties also have matically. in crisis. So, what can parent’s, care- similar themes – watch the show to- mobile crisis teams that can provide givers, teachers or caring adults do to gether to provide context or have fol- on-site support. Services are provided “Working in the emergency depart- support and/or prevent mental health low-up discussions to touch on major regardless of insurance or age and ment at Randall Children’s Hospital, emergencies with our teens? issues. interpreters are available.

Seek therapy. For information on teen mental health Don’t be afraid to seek professional go to http://www.legacyhealth.org/ help for your teen. Be willing to at- health-services-and-information/ tend with them and be part of the so- health-services/for-adults-a-z/ lution. behavioral-health/warning-signs-of- mental-health.aspx. “The most important thing a parent can do for their teen is to be open For more information, contact Ashley about mental health,” said Orcutt. Stanford Cone at [email protected] “Talking to them, as well as listening, will not only prevent teen suicide, it will allow for earlier support for your teens.”

For more information on local re-

(STREETCAR, from page 7) tion and, we hope, the beginning of a long-lasting partnership between Brookville, Pennsylvania, were fund- Brookville, the City of Portland, and ed in-part by $700,000 in contribu- Portland Streetcar, Inc.” tions from Go Lloyd, the Central Eastside Industrial District, and “Go Lloyd is proud to support Port- Northwest Portland parking meter land Streetcar by contributing funds revenue. toward the purchase of additional ve- hicles,” said Go Lloyd Executive Di- “Brookville is eager and excited to rector Owen Ronchelli. “More street- provide the City of Portland and its cars will support Lloyd’s ability to growing ridership with American- welcome new residents and business- designed and manufactured Liberty es by providing more frequent service Streetcars that we hope will enhance to and from Lloyd destinations and Portland’s legacy and success with its the greater Central City.” innovative, proven system,” said Rick Graham, President. “This is a very big moment for our century-old organiza-

(GARDENS, from page 3) precious opportunity to grow their own food and to do so with communi- and garden tours. If you are interested ty support. Now that membership in applying for a scholarship, email scholarships are available with both David at [email protected] organizations, the hope is that if you for a scholarship application or you have the desire to grow your own can find the application on the Albina food, you will not face monetary bar- Cooperative Garden’s Facebook page. riers to getting your hands in the soil.

These two different garden organiza- tions provide Eliot residents with the

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20 is Plenty! New Residential Speed New Water Treatment for Bull

By Portland Bureau of Transportation Run Drinking Water he City is providing FREE “20 decision. The new speed limit will By Terry Black, Senior Community Outreach & Information Representative, Portland is plenty” yard signs and bump- take effect citywide by April 1, 2018. Water Bureau er stickers to raise awareness T The 20 mph speed limit is part of he Portland Water Bureau is about Portland’s new 20 mph residen- Portland’s Vision Zero work to elimi- working on new treatment pro- BACKGROUND INFORMATION: tial speed limit. nate traffic deaths and serious injuries. T cesses for the Bull Run drink- Thank you for supporting safe streets A pedestrian hit by a driver at 25 mph ing water source to meet state and While water from the Bull Run Wa- by promoting the new speed limit and is nearly twice as likely to die com- federal regulations for water quality. tershed is considered some of the by driving 20 mph or less on our resi- pared to someone hit at 20 mph. Future projects include: cleanest in the nation, it still requires dential streets! treatment to meet federal standards PBOT is doubling the number of resi- CORROSION CONTROL: Reduc- and to provide additional public Yard sign pick-up times and locations dential speed limit signs, installing ing the corrosiveness of Bull Run health protection. are Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., City of approximately 2,000 across the city. drinking water to minimize lead in Portland Bureau of Transportation, Not every residential street will have a home plumbing from entering drink- Last August, Portland City Council Congress Center Building, 1001 SW speed limit sign, but the 20 mph ing water: https:// held a hearing to discuss options for speed limit will be in effect on all 5th, Suite 500 (5th floor) www.portlandoregon.gov/ compliance with a federal rule requir- residential streets. In an effort to increase safety, speed water/76465. ing water treatment for the parasite limits on Portland’s residential streets View a map of 20 mph residential Cryptosporidium. City Council voted are dropping to 20 miles per hour fol- streets and get more details on yard BULL RUN FILTRATION: unanimously to direct the Water Bu- lowing a recent Portland City Council signs at http://visionzeroportland.com. Installation of a filtration plant to re- reau to begin planning for a water fil- move potential contaminants such as tration facility. Cryptosporidium: https:// www.portlandoregon.gov/ Since then, the Water Bureau assem- water/76429. bled a team that has started work on the planning for the 10-year filtration The Water Bureau wants to hear from project. you to help guide initial decisions that will be made on some of the key as- Read more about Bull Run water pects of the future filtration plant treatment, including project schedules and other information, at https:// TAKE THE 5-MINUTE FILTRA- www.portlandoregon.gov/ TION SURVEY: water/76428. Take this 5-minute survey to tell the Water Bureau what matters to you To request translation, interpretation, most about the quality of your drink- accommodation, modifications, or ing water and the filtration plant additional information, please contact (http://bit.ly/FiltrationSurveyNA) 503-823-1058, or use City TTY 503- 823-6868, Oregon Relay Services: 711.

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Alameda neighborhood after his wife died in 1919. After 1930, they moved into apartment #208 in the Mayo Building as son George took over managing the property. In a few years, they switched to apartment #309, where Martin Mayo would re- main the rest of his life. After years of continued good health, Martin Mayo passed away in his apartment on 23 September 1942. He was well known and liked by a large circle of friends in the community. A full obi- tuary appeared in the newspaper. He 206 NE Sacramento as it looks today. was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Photo credit Sue Stringer

(CONCERTS, from page 1) https://www.portlandoregon.gov/ parks/69555. And for more infor- realized. mation about Black Parent Initiative please visit us at www.TheBPI.org. If you would like more information about becoming a partnering organi- zation or sponsor, please contact Leigh Bohannon at [email protected] and visit

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Free! Dawson Park Summer Concerts

Concerts Lineup: (all concerts are on Wednesdays and start at 6:30pm at the Gazebo)

• August 9 —Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch – Groovy Jazz August 16 —Embrace – Contemporary Gospel

August 23 —Zoulful Music – R&B Neo Soul

Sponsored by: Williams Vancouver Business Association

Community Events Entertainment/Events The Waypost 3120 N Williams Ave Land Use and Transportation Commit- Tillamook and Lloyd-Woodlawn thewaypost.com, 503-367-3182 tee (LUTC) Meeting Greenways open house/information St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE session Union Knott Gallery Knott St July 19 5:30-7:30pm 2726 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 7:00pm Mondays—July 9, August 13, Irvington Elementary School 971-207-1231 By Appointment September 10 1320 NE Brazee St White Eagle Matt Dishman Annual Block Party Neighborhood Association Meeting 836 N Russell St August 18 7 am - 5 pm St. Philip the Deacon Church, 120 NE mcmenamins.com/WhiteEagle N Knott Street between Williams and Rod- Knott St 503-282-6810 ney 6:30pm Mondays— July 16 , NO MEET-

ING in August , September 17 Wonder Ballroom Summer Free for All Concerts 128 NE Russell St August 9, 16, and 23 6:30pm Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods wonderballroom.com, 503-284-8686 Dawson Park Williams and Stanton 4815 NE 7th Ave See above for details www.necoalition.org, 503.388.5004

Lloydean Presents Art Gallery Meetings: Recurring Events 2728 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd  Safety and Livability Meeting— lloydeanpresents.com, 503-951-8234 6:30pm, 3rd Monday of month Tuesdays— 7pm Trivia at The Waypost

Matt Dishman Community Center  NECN Board Meetings—6:30pm, 3rd 77 NE Knott St, 503-823-3673 Wednesday— Karaoke at The Waypost Tuesday of month https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/

Thursday— 6:15pm Game Night New  Community Police Relations Commit- Open Signal Seasons on Broadway and 32nd Ave tee—5:30pm, 3rd Wednesday of 2766 NE MLK Jr Blvd (NOT the N Williams location) month opensignalpdx.org, 503-288-1515

Monday through Friday—7am and 6pm  NECN Land Use Transportation Com- PICA Tai Chi at Shellmire Unlimited 3311 NE mittee—7:00pm, 4th Wednesday of 15 NE Hancock St MLK Jr. Blvd. Ste. 104 month pica.org, 503-242-1419

Did we miss something? Email Secret Society Ballroom and Lounge [email protected] to 116 NE Russell St submit something for the next edition secretsociety.net, 503-493-3600

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