EAST PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWS

April 2009 News from the East Portland Neighborhood Associations vol. 14 issue 2 Update — The East Portland Exposition Your By Mark White Neighborhoods. The first EPO XPO coalition- NEIGHBORHOOD The East Portland Exposition wide planning meeting was held (EPO XPO) will be held at Ed ASSOCIATIONS on March 2, 2009. The meeting Benedict Community Park just focus was on further defining the Argay east of I-205 on SE Powell planning focus as well as some Neighborhood Association Boulevard on July 24, 25, and specifics of program compo- 26, 2009. The event will include Centennial nents. The second planning lots of great food, entertainment, meeting is scheduled for imme- Community Association educational presentations and diately before press time on Glenfair demonstrations, and special March 31, 2009. activities. Areas of focus for the The first phase of the event Photo by Mark White Neighborhood Association Funtastic headquarters, across the street from Ed Benedict Park. event are children and families, Internet site will be up and run- Hazelwood health and wellness, and multi- ning by the time this issue is tainment. Information on special in the event planning or volun- culturalism. Funtastic will be available. Go to activities will also be posted on teer at the event, or if you would Neighborhood Association conducting a carnival across the www.epoxpo.org to check it out. the Internet site. like to exhibit or sponsor EPO Lents street. There will be no entry fee The site will be updated closer to Look for a detailed article on XPO, please contact Mark to EPO XPO or the carnival. the event with information about the event in the next edition of White via e-mail at Neighborhood Association EPO XPO is cosponsored by all exhibitors, presentation and the paper. [email protected] or by Mill Park 13 of East Portland’s demonstration topics, and enter- If you would like to participate telephone at 503-761-0222. Neighborhood Association Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors Parkrose Neighborhood Association Pleasant Valley

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By Bonny McKnight Clean Ups to make sure all of EP Cleanup Committee these unwanted materials are On May 9, 2009 from 9:00 recycled and don’t end up in am to 1:00 pm, at the traditional dump sites. And Albertsons parking lot at we hold Clean Ups to help 122nd and NE Halsey streets, generate funding support for the 13 East Portland many other services and Neighborhood Associations events provided by your will hold their annual district- Neighborhood Associations wide Clean Up event. during the year. As you can tell by the infor- Would you like to volunteer mation on our front page, to help with our May 9 Clean we’ve made some changes Up? Call Carol Williams at this year. We want to tell you Photo by David F. Ashton 503-255-9596 or email her at why. Lines of trucks and cars await their turn to dump trash at the annual East Portland Neighborhood [email protected]. • We are requesting you pur- Organization Clean-up event. Carol is one of our great vol- chase priority reservations by commercial contractors separate waiting lines for improve our ability to keep unteers who can help you for the event. Last year the who might take up dump- yard debris and bulky the site cleaned up during identify the various tasks we participation at the event ster space for large loads waste by knowing before and after the event. Our need covered during the was so huge and unex- of building materials that the event how to distribute volunteers will make sure Clean Up and can schedule pected, we ran out of are better dealt with at dumpsters on site for those that materials are correctly your contribution of time. dumpsters before some of commercial recycling sites. uses. We will also be added to the dumpsters For other information about you had a chance to • We will be better able to using large dumpsters only and that unplanned items our East Portland unload your materials. handle the traffic generat- and better managing are placed in the appropri- Neighborhood Associations, Priority reservations will be ed by the event through the removal and replacement. ate groups for removal. our East Portland a guarantee that we have use of prepaid priority That will reduce the time We hope you can see the Neighborhood Association enough dumpsters to serve reservations. Rather than waiting for dumpster differences this year. Newspaper, or other events you. dealing with collection of access. Our annual East Portland and activities happening • We are asking you to pur- money and issuance of • We will help our volunteers Neighborhood Associations through our district chase priority reservations receipts at the site, we will perform their roles during district wide Clean Up is a Neighborhood Associations, so we don’t have to collect assign many of our volun- the event by giving them huge undertaking for volun- you can call the East Portland money on site and so we teers to make sure traffic fewer, more specific tasks teers. We hold Clean Ups to Neighborhood Association can encourage everyone impact on residents near and identifying them with make sure that residents in Office at 503-823-4550 or coming to the event to con- the area is controlled and brightly colored vests so our community are offered an email us at [email protected]. tribute their fair share of that long waits on busy they are identifiable to affordable way to get rid of The office is located at 1017 support. We also want to streets are avoided. those leaving materials. unwanted items, materials, NE 117th Avenue, Portland, eliminate use of the event • We will be able to better • Finally, we will be able to and yard debris. We hold OR 97220. Advertiser listing Powellhurst-Gilbert launches Springwater Bike Gallery ...... page 9 Corridor Restoration Project Classique Floors ...... page 12 By Mark White wonderful The Powellhurst-Gilbert addition to the eastPDXnews.com ...... page 3 Neighborhood Association has incredible launched a long term restoration ongoing effort Eastport Plaza ...... page 12 project along the Springwater already under- Corridor. The project focus will way to fully Free Geek ...... page 5 be between SE 128th and SE restore areas 136th and is being managed by along the Halsey East Animal Clinic ...... page 4 the Greening of Powellhurst- Springwater Corridor. In Jose Mesa Auto Wholesale ...... page 8 Gilbert Committee. The restoration project will be addition to the Photo by Mark White Junk Away Hauling ...... page 8 done in collaboration with incredible Portland Parks and Recreation efforts in the Lents and the Springwater Corridor Kevin R. Minkoff CPA ...... page 12 and is currently envisioned as a Neighborhood with Beggar’s Trail. The Federal Stimulus Plan series of small projects finally Tick, the Springwater Corridor will help move the project further Parkrose Festival...... page 5 culminating in a completely Wetlands Project is an ecosys- up the ladder for completion as restored area between SE 128th tem restoration project that is other already- to-go projects are Pizza Baron ...... page 4 and SE 136th. The being shepherded by the City of completed. Neighborhood is hopeful that it Portland Bureau of Once the Neighborhood Quality Cage Co...... page 6 will be able to secure grant fund- Environmental Services. This restoration project is completed project, between SE 108th and between SE 128th and SE Reach CDC ...... page 7 ing to take on a larger compo- nent to help speed up the com- SE 122nd will connect Beggar’s 136th, a large swath of East Realty Brokers ...... page 9 pletion of the project. Restoration Tick in the Lents Neighborhood Portland will be restored to its will include the removal of inva- (which also acts as a boundary natural state. It will not only Rex Heating sive species and replanting with between the Lents and assist with water mitigation from and Air Conditioning ...... page 6 native species. Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighbor- flooding from Johnson Creek, This restoration project will be a hoods at this juncture) to a series but will also create the largest of interconnected wetlands end- suburban wetlands and wildlife ing at the lower 10 acres of the refuge in the City of Portland with East Portland Neighbors distributes the East Portland Neighborhood Association News (EPNAN) free. The goal of this unrestored wetlands at Zenger the majority of it located in the newspaper is to build our community voice through neighborhood associations. If you have a community event or activi- Farm, well into the Powellhurst- Powellhurst-Gilbert ty you would like to include in the next issue, we welcome your submittals. Please send it to the address below. EPNAN is produced by the community, and for the community. Most of the articles are written by volunteers in the neigh- Gilbert Neighborhood. Neighborhood. An impressive borhoods. Volunteers active in their community are encouraged to submit articles for publication. The responsibility for the The Springwater Corridor feat for the most populated content of the articles is that of the authors. Corrections are made when known, but East Portland Neighbors does not Wetlands project still has one neighborhood in the City of verify the accuracy of all statements. piece of property to be pur- Portland. East Portland Neighbors is a non-profit organization of recognized neighborhood association in East Portland. Its mis- chased, but the design is at 90% If you are interested in helping sion is to support member neighborhood association with collaborative projects. completion. Plans currently with future restoration efforts, East Portland Neighbors can be contacted c/o: include a walking trail that runs please contact Mark White via East Portland Neighborhood Office through the newly restored proj- telephone at 503-761-0222 or by 1017 NE 117th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220 Phone - 503-823-4550, Fax - 503-823-4525 ect area with connections from e-mail at Email – [email protected] both the adjacent neighborhood [email protected].

Page 2 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.epno.org Clean Pesticide-free work party at Midland Park By Linda Robinson certain to be much warmer by then drains Jane’s Park Group – and the weeds more abundant! Haley Smith, the Pesticide Free Anyone interested in participating Parks Volunteer and Outreach should contact Haley Smith at for safe Coordinator from NCAP (Northwest [email protected] or 503- Coalition for Alternatives to 423-7549. streets Pesticides), had lined up 10 volun- teers through “Hands On Greater Portland” for the first work party at Midland Park in conjunction with its new status as a Pesticide-Free Park. Unfortunately, the weather on By Tom Barnes February 22, turned out to be very cold and windy – and 9 of the 10 The Powellhurst-Gilbert individuals were “no shows.” Neighborhood Association Additional volunteer work parties Photos by Linda Robinson has launched an ADOPT-A- Haley Smith and Dre Perlaki, the one volunteer who have been scheduled from 1:00 to DRAIN program. This will be came, worked hard for two hours, pulling weeds and 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 26 and a pilot program for the spreading wood chips around tree trunks, benches and Sunday, May 31. The weather is Powellhurst-Gilbert large rocks in the park. Neighborhood Association to help control street and side- walk flooding at some of the Spirit of Portland Humanitarian Award most crucial locations in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood. The program and Hazelwood resident will be comprised of a core By Arlene Kimura disabled senior citizen, he testifies fre- group of volunteers to meet quently at public hearings at all levels.” when conditions dictate, i.e., Michael Eagan is the 2008 winner of There is another face to Michael before heavy rains or snows the Spirit of Portland Humanitarian Eagan. He and Sylvia are residents of are predicted, and clean the Award. The narrative below details his Hazelwood, living near Lincoln Park. storm drains that are identi- accomplishments, and they are consid- They moved here from California when fied as chronic problems. erable. she took a position as pastor of a local The program tasks will “In 2003, Michael began working for church. She is now the equivalent of a include cleaning the drain Elders in Action as a personal advocate grates and the immediate for seniors, and in 2006 was elected to “substitute pastor.” They continue to be area around the drain, bag- the commission. During the past year in active and involved, leading by example ging the material in plastic his current role as advocacy coordinator, rather than just thinking up good ideas bags, and taking the bags to he set up meetings with individual elect- for someone else to do, and then com- a dumpster or drop off area ed officials from city council, county com- plaining when no one executes their to be picked up. missioners, members of the state legis- ideas. Further, despite the many physi- By undertaking this pro- lature and members of Oregon's con- cal challenges they deal with daily, they gram, we have a chance to gressional delegation to emphasize the are also helping to raise their grandson. make our streets and side- needs of seniors. He also serves on the This is the real legacy of Michael and walks much safer for our county disability services advisory coun- Sylvia Eagan. Anyone can be involved and make their world better and brighter. friends and family to travel cil, mid-county district senior center advi- ONI Photo on. If we want our neighbor- sory committee, and the Oregon state You may have to tailor how you are Michael Eagan receives 2008 Spirit of hood to improve, we have to council of retired citizens. As a repre- involved but you can find a way to make Portland award from Commissioner Dan work together. The ADOPT- sentative of these agencies, and as a a difference. Thanks to both of you. Saltzman. A-DRAIN program is a excel- lent way to improve the safe- ty and livability of our neigh- Powellhurst-Gilbert has first tree planting borhood. So please volun- teer and we can make a dif- Gilbert and Lents respectively, ference. Contact Tom all the community volunteers Barnes at 503-761-6614 for from Powellhurst-Gilbert and more information and/or to Lents, Commissioner Fritz, volunteer. By Mark White Zenger Farm, Pizza Baron, and a very big thank you to The Powellhurst-Gilbert PGE for being such an incred- Neighborhood had its very first City of Portland ible supporter of community tree planting with Friends of events. Last, and most defi- Trees on January 17. The Multnomah County nitely not least, Friends of event was held in conjunction Trees and all of their on-site Information with a Lents Neighborhood support people, with an extra Association tree planting. All special thanks to Rachel & Referral volunteers for the combined Larsen. tree planting met at Zenger Photo by Mark White With such knowledgeable Farm in Powellhurst-Gilbert Commissioner Fritz joins other volunteers to plant trees. 503-823-4000 and pleasant staff, you are for instruction and group the Powellhurst-Gilbert and tunate to have Commissioner definitely missing out on a They know assignments before heading Lents Neighborhoods and a Fritz accompany us for our great experience if you out. major contribution of volun- planting and we were very haven’t already participated in who to call. Between the volunteers from teers from Portland General grateful to have such a hard a Friends of Trees planting. Electric, and despite the cold working partner. The And the holes are already dug and windy weather, there were Neighborhood planted approx- Fresh News Every Friday! by Friends of Trees! So, it’s at least 50 people for the com- imately 2 dozen trees, finish- definitely more fun than work. bined tree planting. The ing up with about 15 trees at Thank you all for your support You learn the best methods to Neighborhoods were also Gilbert Hydropark. over the years as I continue plant trees and get to know joined by Commissioner Once finished, and very cold, “reporting to and advocating for” your neighbors at the same Amanda Fritz who had been both neighborhood groups time. Now that’s a good day! outer East Portland. on the job for less than three headed back to Zenger Farm If you are interested in having Every Friday night, you’ll find weeks. But as many through- to warm up with pizza from the a Friends of Trees planting in out Portland know, before Pizza Baron located in new stories, filled with exclusive your neighborhood, you can becoming a Commissioner, Powellhurst-Gilbert and many photos, to read & share. Don’t contact Friends of Trees via citizen Fritz had participated in other delicious treats. miss out! Check in weekly! their Internet site, www.friend- well over a dozen Friends of Many thanks to John and www.eastPDXnews.com softrees.org or by telephone at Trees plantings. Julie, the Neighborhood coor- 503-282-8846. David F. Ashton - [email protected] Powellhurst-Gilbert was for- dinators from Powellhurst-

East Portland Neighborhood News April 2009 Page 3 Artwork Ed Benedict Skate Plaza opens By Mark White The skate plaza at Ed coming to Benedict Community Park was opened to the public on February 7, 2009. Despite the Gateway cold February weather, there were no shortage of boarders taking advantage of this world By Alesia Reese class, one-of-a- kind skate Gateway Urban Renewal Photo by Alesia Reese plaza. members Justin Douglas and Gateway Urban Renewal mem- The skate plaza design is truly Christopher Masciocchi, along bers Justin Douglas and unique. It includes several sus- with others, helped to select an Christopher Masciocchi. tainable elements such as Photo by Mark White artist to create an outdoor art skateable art and water mitiga- piece to be installed at the the winter to provide input and tion. And while most skateparks safe environment designed Santner the Director of Portland threshold of Gateway. interests. mainly follow a bowl-type specifically for them. Parks and Recreation. The The art will be located at the The Gateway Urban Renewal design, the skate plaza incorpo- The official grand opening event starts at 1:00 p.m. Oregon Clinic near the Transit Public Advisory Committee rates elements such as jumps, event will be Saturday, May 30, TriMet riders can take bus #9 Mall and Fred Meyer. Members thanks the members of the rails, steps, and other street 2009, with many activities and to just east of I-205. Parking of the committee narrowed the Regional Arts Council and hardscape that gives boarders featuring guest speakers is also available in the park’s search from more than 130 especially Peggy Kendellen for the opportunity to utilize the Commissioner Saltzman, lot between SE 102nd and submissions, meeting through their support and hard work. same elements on the street in a Commissioner Fish, and Zari SE 104th. A hidden treasure at Leander Court Apartments Powellhurst-Gilbert used; I thought this was some- Owner and Director Pamela care in Multnomah County. A Neighborhood Association has thing that parents need to know Jimenez commented, “Most few of the benefits of the CCIP many volunteers just like you about. The First Time Around neighbors don’t know our servic- are opportunities for parents to who have been working at bring- Child Care/Preschool is located es are open to everyone, not just participate in child develop- By Joe Graun ing positive events to our neigh- in the Leander Court Leander Court residents. We ment/ parenting workshops, Are you a parent living in borhood and keeping you Apartments SE of Holgate and always have room for a new group field trips, picnics holiday Powellhurst-Gilbert? If you are a informed about the valuable 122nd intersection at 4620 SE child.” First time around is a parties, and financial assis- parent like me, you most likely assets in our neighborhood. 122nd Ave in unit 101. First Time member of the Child Care tance for child care tuition. For have children you love very When I Learned about a local Around has a fun based child- Improvement Project (CCIP). more information regarding much and are looking for posi- child care facility located smack care development & kinder- CCIP was created in 1999 to enrollment or questions tive things you can do with your dap in the middle of our neigh- garten readiness program, and support the growing need for please contact Pamela children close to home. The borhood that is barely being a wonderful playground on site. high quality and affordable child Jimenez at 503 772 2515. Residents in Lents and parts of Powellhurst Gilbert speak out about their neighborhood By Jess Laventall growth and investment to the (34.1%) support creating livable stand and reach out to the tool, and has given neighbors a neighborhood. wage jobs as the initiative that diverse groups we have in our In December 2008, residents chance to weigh in on their Some 38.3% of residents say takes the most importance. The neighborhood. It has been, and in Lents and parts of neighborhood. the government should focus creation of job opportunities in continues to be a real asset for Powellhurst-Gilbert received a You can view the full set of more spending on their neigh- our neighborhood would have us.” The benefits of community survey in the mail regarding results on-line at: borhood (Lents, Powellhurst one of the strongest positive surveying go beyond merely their neighborhood. The survey Gilbert and Pleasant Valley). impacts for our neighborhoods. “collecting data in the neighbor- http://www.driven- focused on aspects of livability, Only 19.1% agree that “a lot of Lents residents specifically, hood.” This survey has been an research.com/lents-powell- participation and included changes for the good have are keen on the idea of adding effective community outreach hurst-gilbert-survey-topline. questions about a proposed occurred in my neighborhood” a new grocery store or food co- 9,000 seat minor league base- very much describes their op to the neighborhood. Over ball stadium to Lents Park. neighborhood (46.5% say this one-quarter (26.2%) of Lents HALSEY EAST ANIMAL Though the decision has been somewhat describes their residents indicated this is the made to build the stadium else- neighborhood), leaving the initiative they most support. where, Lents and Powellhurst impression that more communi- This level of response has been CLINIC residents supported the stadi- cation about positive changes a positive motivator for a grass- 16057 NE Halsey Street um proposal by a ratio of 2 to 1 in the neighborhood would be roots movement to form a food Portland, OR 97230 (61.7% support, 29.0% oppose, quite beneficial. co-op to take root in Lents. TEL: 503-255-0261 FAX: 503-256-1373 9.3% have no opinion). This The majority of respondents, Lents Neighborhood Chair, Clinic Hours: M-S 8-6 level of support reflects resi- 61.6%, identify that job opportu- Damien Chakwin commented, dents’ desires to add something nities in their neighborhood are “The results from this survey substantial to the neighborhood ‘poor.’ Given a choice of various have been quite useful in to help bring more economic initiatives, just over one-third enabling us to better under- Native plants and volunteers needed By Elaine Medcalf tagged. We are also looking contact Tom Barnes, Vice Chair, Powellhurst/Gilbert into paint that may be Powellhurst-Gilbert Public Powellhurst-Gilbert obtained at an affordable cost Safety Chair at (503) 761- Neighborhood Association is to use in troubled areas. 6614; or Rosanne Lee from working very hard on cleaning If you would like to help or ONI Crime Prevention (503) up the graffiti. We are asking have a troubled area, please 823-3505. $5.00 off a six month supply of flea treatment, we offer Frontline, Advantage and the new oral our community to help us! I flea treatment COMFORTIS am asking local businesses and residents to donate plants $5.00off that will deter others from tag- ging areas that seem to be hit FleaTreatment the hardest. NEW CUSTOMERS RECEIVE 20% OFF YOUR FIRST EXAM We have all seen an increase of tagging and this HALSEY EAST ANIMAL CLINIC seems to be an ongoing prob- TEL: 503-255-0261 FAX 503-256-1373 lem. We have a list of plants that will help with this, cover- Expiration Date 5/31/09 ing areas that are often

Page 4 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.epno.org people’s use was quite hard a.m. in the parking lot. Join us! A variety of research docu- The on the commons. When just Please protect the plants; ments how the domestic dog, one person was using or tak- plant harvesting is illegal. evolved from a natural preda- ing the resources, it didn’t While it may seem like there tor, still creates a stress reac- Over-Loving seem to matter much. But are acres of resources, many tion for wildlife. Stress means with the increased use, the plants are connected to other extra energy expenditure. ofof commons’ resources were wildlife needs. For example Escaping from a chase can depleted. It’s called the three butterfly species, feed weaken an animal such that it tragedy of the com- would fall prey to POWELL mons. It can hap- a different pred- pen to Powell Butte ator. Dogs may too. Here’s how we introduce dis- can all be stewards ease and para- of our commons of sites. These are Powell Butte, so some of the rea- BUTTE we can protect it sons why Metro from being over- doesn’t allow By Tamra Dickinson the beauty of Western loved: dogs in its parks. Co-Chair, Friends of Powell Butte Oregon forest and field, and Please stay on Since we all love There’s a temple in outer Cascade views renew your trails. Powell Butte walking our dogs east Portland. If you haven’t spirit. Powell Butte Nature is home to rare at Powell Butte been here, let us introduce Park’s 600 areas are man- native plant we’re not advo- aged by Portland Water species. Some cating to banish you to the joys of Powell Photo by David Cappaert, Michigan State University, bugwood.org Butte. Through it flows all of Bureau and Portland Parks plants are irre- them, but we Portland’s clean drinking for three things: Portland’s placeable if they are dam- on new nettle shoots. With need everyone’s help in mak- water, pure from Bull Run. drinking water, nature and aged during their growth nettle harvesting becoming ing sure they don’t harm Towering Douglas Firs rise wildlife, and people’s non- cycle. popular, unfortunately we wildlife or scare other park from the sides of the butte. motorized enjoyment of Ride bikes and horses on have seen a decline in the users. From the meadow on top, you nature. dry trails. Please do not ride butterflies that feed on them. We want to make sure not to can see in all directions: the Like a temple, we need to be when wet since this causes You can get a permit for legal over-love our commons so it Oregon and Washington full of care in how we treat this trail erosion. As a mountain plant harvesting in the nation- continues to offer enjoyment Cascades, volcanoes, down- special place. Once, there biker, I worry when I hear al forests. and beauty for all. Thanks to town Portland, and other local was another beautiful place people talk about how “bicy- Dogs on leash and on trail. the many people who take buttes. Acres of non-native called “the commons.” It was clists ruin the park and nature Please pick up poop. I love care of Powell Butte. hawthorn trees are being called that because everyone experience for others.” walking my dog at Powell Meetings every 3rd removed from the meadow, shared and loved it. More and Slowing when passing walk- Butte. She loves it too. But Thursday of the month, 7:00 opening views even wider. In more people realized how ers or horses helps them feel dogs can harm the wildlife. p.m. at the Caretaker’s house the middle of a city, you can much the commons had to more comfortable, and techni- Have you seen the harriers to discuss with Portland see a deer or coyote, watch a offer, so use increased and cally we should be the ones to hunting over the meadow? Parks and Water Bureau harrier soar and hunt, hear people began taking more of stop. A volunteer trail mainte- These birds are ground issues and solutions at owls hoot and woodpeckers the special plants that were nance group meets every 2nd nesters. Their nests and Powell Butte. Come help pound for bugs. You can feel part of the commons. Some Saturday of the month, 9:00 young are vulnerable to dogs. shape our direction. New neighbors on SE 118th By Jim Chasse though it was The potential still exists, which I live in an urban forest with destined to be is one of the reasons they pur- approximately 65 trees on 5 a tear down chased the property; a good adjoining properties contribut- project for investment for the future. They ing to the forest. It is not unlike some develop- were finally able to move in er. The news about the 1st of December. many properties in the Photo by Alesia Reese Powellhurst-Gilbert neighbor- finally came Jeff, a bicycle rider, wanted a hood. These tree covered lots that a builder home close to the Springwater have been disappearing as a had purchased Corridor and a place under the Ahoy matey! result of the housing infill proj- the house last trees he could sit and read a ects our neighborhood has August. book. He thinks he found it on By Alesia Reese I met the new this property with all the fir accepted since being annexed Parkrose Middle School’s owners shortly trees. Roberta seems to relish into the City of Portland. So cast of “Captain Bree and Her after the pur- the challenge of restoring the when the house behind me Lady Pirates” entertained the chase and was Photo by Jim Chasse grand old house built in 1930. became vacant about 7 years Jeff and Roberta Krogman in front of their new Parkrose School Board and totally surprised Both saw the potential for the ago, it was a forgone conclu- house on SE 118th Avenue. public at its Business meeting. to learn they property and realized what a sion on my part that it would The musical presented the had purchased the property (43 all total), then the hard- special place it is. I'd like to be developed with higher den- opportunity to once again for their primary residence. wood floors were removed welcome them to the neigh- sity housing and we would demonstrate the talents of the Jeff and Roberta Krogman from the ground floor, and as borhood. lose most of the 25 trees when students and the support of had bought the house to live much salvaged as possible to My neighbor Wally developed. staff and parents. Parkrose in. Roberta assured me they repair the 2nd story floor dam- Wesselink, who has 15 tower- The house had been board- Middle School has developed had no plans to develop the age. A crew was out to rebuild ing firs in his backyard, says ed up for years after a fire on its performing arts activities parcel, but were instead on a the chimney, and high climb- that people go into the woods the second floor of the 2800 into a program which interests fast track to do repairs to the ing tree experts to trim and looking for a camping spot just square foot house had done and supports its students while house so they could move in assess all the fir trees. The like our urban forest, and if damage to the upstairs, and entertaining the community. work was being done at a fran- water from putting the fire out by October 1st. I was still they find it, they think they are tic pace. I was finally con- did substantial damage to the skeptical. Then the work to in heaven. I tend to agree with vinced that the property was ceilings and the hardwood repair the house started. All the old sage. not going to be subdivided. Speeding floors below. 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East Portland Neighborhood News April 2009 Page 5 Get a GRIP on Halsey Street – graffiti removal in progress By Fred Sanchez Sharon Miller and business Place. They’ve donated a Several Halsey Street busi- owners Color Authority’s Tom mailbox for the team and other ness owners and neighbors Mahoney and Postal Place’s citizens to drop off reports of are disgusted with the Debra Edwards joined Fred to locations and photos of graffiti. increase in graffiti on their get a GRIP on their street. The all volunteer team street. They’ve banded togeth- They recognize that the City believes that quick action to er to try to come up with a of Portland can’t be every- remove the graffiti is essential solution to keep their neigh- where for everyone in these to stopping its spread. They’ll borhood clean and livable. tough economic times, so work with the City, Portland When 111th SQUARE was they’re developing a Graffiti Police, property owners and tagged last month, Leasing Removal in Progress plan. tenants up and down the Broker, Fred Sanchez immedi- Portland has an existing street to get a GRIP on Halsey ately scrubbed the graffiti off Graffiti Abatement Program Street. Photo by Fred Sanchez the brick on the Halsey Street and GRIP will report graffiti on They envision GRIP teams entrance to El Indio Mexican Halsey Street to their data- for other streets in the area. want to get a GRIP on their other concerns to become Restaurant, then called his base and solicit their advice Sharon Miller is documenting street. This team is concen- actively involved with their neighbors to organize a team and expertise. Those who the teams’ progress and will trating solely on graffiti business and neighborhood to eliminate it from the street. cannot enter the reports online share their successes and fail- removal. They encourage associations to promote liv- Neighbors Tom Owen and can drop off them off at Postal ures with other teams who businesses and residents with ability and prosperity. Dogs take bite out of crime By Carol Krikana frolicking with other dogs in who do criminal acts do not Eight years ago I moved to the neighborhood; all within want the neighbors out and East County’s Parkrose walking distance. about on foot. Neighborhood because I The recent ban of animals Like many East County liked what I saw. I saw beau- on the Parkrose School neighborhoods, Parkrose tiful shades of colors and District’s property has put a Neighborhood Association heard whisperings of interest- damper on many dog own- struggles to find ways to Photos by Alesia Reese ers' routines. The ban was reach out to the community, ing stories to be told of tri- Gateway Urban Renewal Parkrose School District was umph and courage. I felt the voted in by the school board encourage enthusiasm and Committee chair Bob Earnest represented by Board member need to experience some- purely on the basis of own- contribution through commu- presented supporting testimo- Katie Larsell and ny on the Plan. thing different in my root sys- ers not cleaning up after their nity involvement and vision. Superintendent Karen Gray. tem; love for a community. dogs. I agree people should How can we find out what Parkrose is the most diverse clean up after their dogs. our neighbors need and There are countless reasons want within the community? neighborhood in Portland. East Portland Action why one should, but this is How can we tap into the This is something I gravitated not why I write. For the most desire many have to serve towards and something I part, the various neighbors the community and others? plan united have learned exponentially I’ve met are responsible dog How? Dogs playing together about over the years. By Alesia Reese Portland Action Plan. The owners who clean up after while neighbors talked I have come across many of Citizens of East Portland Plan was developed by a their dogs. Sometimes one amongst each other was cer- my neighborhood’s best and welcomed the Portland City unique coalition of interests forgets or runs out of bags tainly a big step in a positive worst complexities by walking which included schools, busi- so some were provided by direction. We can find a Council and a host of elected my dog. We all know the nesses and government to “friends of dog walkers”. The win/win solution to this ban representatives to witness the health benefits for the walker bag dispenser was provided, at PHS. Surely, we can. acceptance of the East transform East Portland. and dog, but there are also filled and replenished not by One more thing, please many benefits to the commu- one neighbor but many bear with me. Since the ban nity. Try walking your dog on neighbors who, with grass- on animals at PHS, I see NE Sandy Blvd on a regular Hazelwood News roots inspiration started car- very little of the neighbors basis. For me, this has been ing about their neighborhood I’ve met over the years. By Arlene Kimura ering of the “Connecting a true barometer to deter- spot. It worked and it can Please allow me to say hello As we get more news about Green” group at Keen mine where the neighbor- Footwear. There were lots of still flourish. It was slow but to the nurse who has taught how much money government hood is headed. My conclu- folks there, from the trails steady groundwork for com- me so much, the Chinese agencies do not have, and, sion is the energy is headed advocates to those interested munity involvement and so it medicine students, the are not likely to have anytime towards a positive future. It’s in recreational parks, and can be still. downtown chef who made soon, all of us need to partici- slow, but steady, and definite- everything between. We as a Those who do not clean up healthy dog treats for my dog pate and comment in whatev- ly moving towards a healthy, community have made some after their dog will most cer- (Thank you! He loved them), er ways we can. We are all balanced, diverse business progress in focusing on parks tainly ignore the ban. Since the holistic doctor, the young trying to balance the limited district, and pedestrian- and open space as critical the ban I’ve actually noticed couple with the yellow dog, dollars with critical programs. I friendly walking boulevard. pieces of our infrastructure, an increase in “dog-mess,” the woman with so much urge all of you to comment on Thankfully, I see no signs of rather than a nice amenity. litter, beer cans, etc, on the Goodwill, Larry who has the proposed budgets for the We want to continue to make gentrification but evidence of property. In the past, many degrees in philosophy and city, the county, the local that point. care and pride for a sense of owners would cleanup the physics, Jake’s momma, the school districts. If we do not community. There are many debris while they walked. Blueberry’s, the blond who comment and/or call, officials Reminders: more steps to be taken and Since the ban, graffiti has can out-walk the walkers and are going to assume we don’t April 25th, 82nd, The Avenue bricks to lie before we can sprung up around the prop- countless others who’ve care. I know that is not true of Roses, Community Parade, say all the jewels are glittery. erty. I’m not alone in thinking played with my dog and give because when City Council from 9:00am to about It’s slow but steady towards that when people are out so many a sense of commu- came out to the Library, there 10:30am. The next Hazelwood progress in the name of bal- was standing room only. walking, talking, and playing nity. Keep walking! From general meeting is on May 18, ance. It isn’t all gloomy however. at 6:30 PM, at the East with their children or dogs, Carol and her big red dog. In addition to the eyes on On February 19th, Linda Portland Neighborhood crime is deterred. Those the neighborhood, my dog Robinson and I went to a gath- Office. and I have been extremely grateful for the one true open space in the neighborhood, Cages for all kinds of birds and Parkrose High School. 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Page 6 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.epno.org Parkrose Heights Community Garden By Jane Turville PUMC sees this as a about getting to know each Would you like to create a gar- powerful way to under- other by getting your hands in stand ourselves and the soil. It’s about discovering den but aren’t quite sure where each other and will pro- emotional, mental, physical and to start? Do you feel that estab- vide all of our neigh- spiritual renewal through the lishing a new garden by yourself bors with the opportu- experience of planting, nurturing will take too much time and nity to be part of this and harvesting food. Your partic- money? Perhaps you live in an extraordinary experi- ipation in the garden project – apartment that doesn’t have ence. whether it be a half-day to help space for a garden? If you You may have noticed create a raised bed, a several answered “Yes” to any of these that work has begun at month commitment to plant and questions, then please join

the garden’s location Turville All Photos by Jane care for a garden plot, or the Parkrose United Methodist near the corner of NE sharing of your own gardening Church (PUMC) this spring and 111th and Knott. Once the water- community garden will be avail- gardener in the past and have knowledge with others – guar- summer to create the Parkrose ing system and fence are com- able at no cost and, thanks to a experience to share with others. antees that “hands-in-the-dirt Heights Community Garden. plete, PUMC will build raised generous grant, the cost of water We welcome your input. spirituality” grows in our commu- If you have ever planted a seed beds, create small garden plots for this year will be covered. Parkrose Heights Community nity, bringing our neighbors clos- and watched it punch up and establish an outdoor gather- Maybe the thought of taking on Garden is not your average er to each other as well as the through the earth, then wit- ing area. Those who are interest- a garden project, even with help, community garden. Sure, learn- land. nessed that sprout turn into a ed can sign up to use one of the seems too overwhelming for you ing gardening techniques will be To learn more about the vine hanging with tomatoes, you raised beds or plots and start right now. If so, consider volun- a big part of the effort. But Parkrose Heights Community know that you have participated growing food this summer. teering for one of PUMC’s there’s much more. Remember Garden project or find out how in a powerful spiritual event. It is PUMC will have master garden- upcoming workdays. In just a that “hands-in-the-dirt spirituali- you can help, please contact an experience to be celebrated ers available to answer ques- couple of hours, you can make a ty” mentioned previously? That’s Pastor Bill Gates (503) 253- and shared with others. It is tions and help gardeners get big difference for the community. what Parkrose Heights 7567 or vist www.parkrose- “hand-in-the dirt spirituality”. started. Seeds and plants for the Perhaps you have been an avid Community Garden is about. It’s umc.org. Gateway’s Citizens of the Year By Fred Sanchez Associations and community Javier Gutierrez, Manager of side for many years. He partici- Past Gateway Citizens Gateway Area Business Association groups. They are outstanding Midland Regional Library and pated at GABA meetings in the of the Year include: Who are Gateway’s Citizens supporters of Gateway Area Fred Sanchez, President of early 1990’s as director of of the Year? They’re individuals Business Association (GABA) Realty brokers, unanimously Habitat for Humanity. When he 2001 Jane Baker who have demonstrated com- and the community. nominated Senator Jeff became Oregon’s 2002 Mary Doherty and mitment to the community, Selection Committee mem- Merkley as Gateway’s 2009 Representative and then Carolyn Schell advancing its commercial, eco- bers, Karen Gray, Citizen of the Year. GABA has Speaker of the House, Merkley 2003 Michael Wieseman nomic, financial, industrial, Superintendent of Parkrose grown up with Jeff Merkley. was a regular contributor at 2004 Neil Jensen safety and civic interests. They School District, Barbara Fred and Barbara brag about local meetings and business 2005 Iris Newhouse meet and cooperate with gov- Rommel, Superintendent of Merkley’s stint as Student Body events. 2006 Jacob Mosbrucker ernmental agencies on matters David Douglas School District, President of David Douglas Gateway is proud to honor 2007 Fred Sanchez of concern to business and Commander Michael Crebs of High School. He and his family Senator Jeff Merkley as 2009 2008 Barbara Rommel support area Neighborhood Portland Police East Precinct, have lived on Portland’s east Citizen of the Year. A Day In Hazelwood: History in the Making My response (after posting sev- many fellow students and youngster), we eral photos on Facebook)… classmates live, remembering ran into a best Today I walked to the Grand birthdays celebrated. friend of my Opening of the new pool at the Once at the community cen- youngest. Her East Portland Community ter, my youngest endured sev- family was set to Center near my home. My eral conversations I had with swim during the By Mike Vander Veen youngest and I skipped past friends and acquaintances, we second session. listened to some short speech We secured the I have taken the plunge into homes of neighbors that have making, saw the ribbon cutting, last slot in the Facebook in recent months and lent me tools and allowed me to and enjoyed chocolate cake second session, reconnected with past school- help them in need. We jogged together. The pool was at headed home, mates. A comment sent my way past the retirement center capacity within minutes and back through our churned up the story that fol- where a member of our church stayed that way through three neighborhood, lows. The comment? “I can't lives that isn't feeling well sessions – steady traffic on the for some lunch Photos by Mike Vander Veen imagine living in a neighbor- enough for us to give her a ride big red slide. and a swimming Michelle Winningham with Doug Brenner, hood again after being out [in any more. We trotted with PP&R East Zone Manager After cake and plenty more suit, then the country]. It makes me feel enthusiasm past a couple conversation (boring for the returned to the pool to swim on the latest jokes, politics on the icky just driving through them.” apartment complexes where “Opening Day.” side. It started to rain. I head- While they swam, I walked a ed back to the pool and called few blocks from the community for support. My wife picked us center and got on the list for a up even though the youngest hair cut from my man Charles. and I were both already wet. "30 minutes" was the wait. "Hey I haven’t had a day quite like Mike" I heard from behind. A fel- this one ever, but especially low Cherry Park Elementary since I married into a car. I've parent was there with his two been riding my bike more in kids. I know them all by name recent weeks, but still use the since I worked at Cherry Park car quite a bit. Just months for three and a half years. After ago, even in decent weather, I catching up with them a bit, I might of used the car for short walked over to the bank and trips all day hunting for parking deposited some checks. spaces. Today I walked I returned in time to see passed well over a hundred Charles starting in on my full parking spaces. Who friend's son (who I had super- knows when I will again? It's vised on the playground in his not an established pattern yet younger days - good kid doing for me. I greatly enjoyed this well in math and wrestling). opportunity. I hope to do it "Were you even here?" I more. I encourage you to get jibbed as they left, bushy hair out, walk, greet people, and just out of the eyes. Charles tell stories that mean some- snipped, buzzed and fed me thing to you.

East Portland Neighborhood News April 2009 Page 7 East Portland Neighborhood Associations Partner with Centennial Lions Club By Stephen Jenkevice from the East Country area. women in 200 countries and The Centennial Lions Club has preventative health screenings “We believe we truly make a dif- geographic areas who work at its disposal, 2 beautiful semi The Centennial Lions Club is in so potentially serious health ference in our communities by together to answer the needs trucks that can provide vital the process of reorganizing their issues do not go undiscovered. reaching out to people and that challenge communities health checks to people of all club by seeking new members, By identifying someone’s assisting with eye glasses or around the world. Known for ages through the Mobile Health doing community projects, fund hearing aid purchases, provid- working to end preventable Screening Unit (MHSU) Diabetes or high blood pressure, raising, etc. Just recently a pro- ing small gifts at Christmas to blindness, Lions participate in a Program. The MHSU trucks individuals are empowered to posal was made to the East elderly in care homes, awarding vast variety of projects important can be set up at neighborhood make the necessary changes to Portland Neighborhood youth scholarships, and by to their communities. These events, when available, and improve their quality of life. The Coalition of 13 communities. providing food and gifts during projects range from cleaning up staffed by local Lions Club mem- Unit also tests for eyesight and The neighborhood associations the holidays to ‘adopted fami- local parks to providing supplies bers who donate their time and hearing problems. Since 1994, agreed to partner with the lies’, just to name a few things” to victims of natural disasters. perform health tests to the pub- Lions Have Provided 303,066 Centennial Lions club on com- said Centennial President To see how Lions continue to lic free of charge. The goal of munity projects. Richard Kohl . make a difference everyday and the MHSU Program’s FREE Health Screenings and The Centennial Lions are Lions are an international net- everywhere, go to www.lion- Community Screenings is to Discovered 129,939 Potentially made up of volunteers mainly work of 1.4 million men and sclubs.org. provide consistent access to Devastating Health Issues. Keeping my eyes open By Tom Lewis hood association was approached Ya know we’ll get out of this econom- with a notion of a remote police station ic quagmire when more things seem located on our border with Gresham. normal. In reflecting, you start to rec- This rest stop for our East Precinct offi- ognize, ya just got somewhere, or just cers came with the realization that our left. Of course reflection on history only neighborhood extends beyond our comes with age; the older you get, the geographic boundaries. Because as larger your bank of knowledge. more than a few of us know, this is the As our community gets built around area we trade in; but to have a officer us, I begin to want things that my his- show us we have no boundaries; this tory tells me are of most value. One of was a duh! moment. Photo by Arlene Kimura these is representation in government Our association had the privilege of Brighton West, Friends of Trees, checking the soil preparation for the fruit trees along decisions. By picking our battles, recognizing Meadowland businesses the north side of the community gardens before planting. we’ve learned conquering can be slow (174th and Powell Boulevard) and and tough, or slower and tougher. The patrol officers this last week. Please time spent on these battles nearer my join me in taking pride in moving our The Hazelwood Hydropark home has been most fulfilling. neighborhood forward in spite of the While daily living can become routine, economy or government actions. it is exciting to keep my eyes open, so Enjoy these new old things changing now has trees galore I notice new, old things. Our neighbor- as we build our neighborhood assets. By Arlene Kimura as a staging site and breakfast gathering On Saturday, March 7th, the Friends of for the Feb 28th planting. We also must Peace Community Garden now open Trees organized a planting of about 40 give thanks for the support we received By Leslie Pohl-Kosbau If you are interested in applying to trees at the Hazelwood Hydropark. The from LaChelle Odgen, manager for Portland Parks & Recreation Community Gardens have a garden plot, contact PP&R project was organized by the Friends of Starbucks coffee located at the SE 119th Portland’s newest community garden Community Gardens at 503.823.1612 Trees along with many other community and Division Street; who donated 6 gal- opened this past weekend in east or [email protected]. To partners. Many thanks to Vinette learn more about the Community lons of Starbucks house blend brewed Portland. Located at SE 127th and Kennedy-Scott and Whitney Kabanuk Garden program, or to get a schedule Market, the new Peace Community who are the neighborhood coordinators coffee and one gallon of decaf for our of free vegetable gardening and com- Garden is a partnership between with Friends of Trees. volunteer crew. This complimented the posting classes, visit www.portland- Portland Parks & Recreation and the Vinette also wanted to express thanks many donations of pastries and drinks parks.org and click on the Nature tab. Peace Church of the Brethren. to the following folks who helped to (tea, cocoa, orange juice, and apple PP&R’s Community Garden pro- This is the 32nd community garden gram has provided gardening oppor- implement the hydro park event: We cider) supplied by homeowners, volun- in the program and the third one know Friends of Trees can't do it alone, tunities for the physical and social teers, and Friends of Trees staff. established in the past two years east benefit of the people and neighbor- it takes the support of many volunteers Hazelwood also wishes to say thank of 92nd Ave. The new garden, located hoods of Portland since 1975. These and sponsors such as IKEA and the City on land owned by the church, is 0.20 community gardens are located of Portland. Others like Brian Heron and you to Portland Parks, Portland Water acres and features 16 plots and two throughout the city and they are main- Bureau, Friends of Community Gardens, his church Eastminster Presbyterian accessible raised beds, a shed, and a tained by volunteers and Portland Church gave of himself and his church and the neighbors who helped out. work table. Parks and Recreation staff. Spring preview is definitely apparent in our neighborhood By Carol Williams interest in. There are two com- applying for a grant in the near BOARD MEETINGS: 3rd PLACE: Parkrose United munity gardens in the plan- future. These gardens will pro- A Spring preview is definitely Tuesday of each month except Methodist Church, 11111 N. E. ning stages for Parkrose vide a place for volunteers to apparent in our neighborhood. December (no meeting) Knott Heights. Parkrose United help, residents to come and Just take a walk in Knott Park GENERAL MEETINGS: 4th Please join us. For further and you can see the budding Methodist Church has already enjoy and sit or visit, and most Tuesdays of January, March, information you may contact greenery starting to bloom for received a grant to help fund of all, help families deal with June and September Carol Williams, 503-255-9596, another season. While you're their garden and Sacramento the economy in giving them a TIME: All meetings begin at [email protected] there, visit the Kiosk located in School has plans for expan- place to grow their own 7 p.m. the center of the park by the sion of their garden and will be healthy food. playground area for updates, notices and neighborhood association news regarding your neighborhood. We have a very energetic board work- ing on many different issues including livability, improve- ments (for example side- walks), bike patrols and other items. We welcome your input and encourage you to volun- teer for a project you have

Page 8 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.epno.org ‘Kick the Dirt at Gateway Green’ Event in February and open house in April

By Linda Robinson developed into a Bicycle Concept On a beautiful Saturday morning Plan. in early February, more than 30 Special thanks to the Crossroads bicyclists gathered at the Gateway Christian Church who provided MAX station for a tour of the pro- use of their Senior Center Building Photos by Linda Robinson posed Gateway Green site, fol- for the workshop portion of the Pedalers) to plan and lead the develop the site can be granted, Parks and Recreation (PP&R), lowed by a design workshop event, to Bill's Pizza Baron for a "Kick the Dirt" charrette and pre- including the crafting of an inter- Oregon Parks & Recreation (charrette) to explore the opportu- discount on the pizzas, and to the nity to develop a world-class Hazelwood Neighborhood pare the Bicycle Concept Plan. governmental agreement or lease Department (OPRD) and Metro on cycling facility in east Portland. Association for providing coffee As many of you already know, between ODOT and the other enti- March 12th and 13th -- where it Participants were divided into and pastries at the start of the the Gateway Green project will be ties that will develop, manage and was received with enthusiasm. small groups where they brain- meeting. In addition, a very special located on vacant land at the inter- maintain the site. The primary par- The Plan will be shared with the stormed what kind of biking activi- acknowledgment for the pro bono section if I-205 and I-84, land ties have agreed to start negotiat- public at the next Gateway Green ties they would like to see at the work done by Chris Bernhardt owned by ODOT. While supportive ing the terms of this agreement. Open House, which will be at the site. While an amazing number of (Alta Planning & Design), Jill of the project, ODOT staff keep The Bicycle Concept Plan was Gateway Elks Lodge (711 NE ideas surfaced, the consultants VanWinkle (International Mountain reminding us frequently that there shared with key stakeholders at 100th Ave) from 7:00 to 8:30 pm holding the workshop found sever- Biking Assn), and Tom Archer are still a number of hoops to jump Oregon Department of on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. We al common themes which they (Portland United Mountain through before permission to Transportation (ODOT), Portland hope to see you there. Open letter to Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler By Ron Clemenson reasons this project is vital and And from the County leadership, In these difficult economic times needs to be built in Rockwood as we need an all-out , out of the, box with revenue shortfalls, I would be planned and as promised! strategy to sell unused properties "preaching to the choir" to advise As a capital expense project, a at bargain prices including selling you on the best approach to the bold and new action plan must be Wapato to the Federal crisis you face in the budget brought forward to seek a cooper- Government or in exchange for process. However, I am suggest- ative meeting of the minds funds from the State and Federal ing in regard to the East County between business, labor, and key "stimulus" packages, etc. Photo by Mark White Justice Center that you rethink the government leaders to find out if Whatever can be achieved. change you are considering to patriotism, in the economic sense, This is a time for bold leadership build in East Gresham, rather than actually exists, to the extent that both for the short and the long Powellhurst-Gilbert effort to Rockwood. the old way of doing business can term, for the good of the communi- East Gresham will not serve the be changed and to build a multi- ties the Justice Center will serve, improve west Powellhurst Park long held recommendations and purpose facility as originally and for local economic recovery, needs of the people of East planned, but with cost reductions which is so vital for job creation, By Mark White changes to the park quickly that Multnomah County, nor the long- based upon minimum profits to all needed public services and the The Powellhurst-Gilbert will help to make it much more term safety and stability of contractors and maximum labor growth and development for the Neighborhood has launched an user-friendly. Additional improve- Rockwood and surrounding com- efficiencies and banking support. greater good of all concerned. effort to bring some much needed ments will be done incrementally munities. You all know the recent This will be a true test of ingenuity It is time to act and do so quickly improvements to West as funds become available. history of this area and all the right and dedication by all! and with bold leadership. Powellhurst Park. The effort Larry Kotan of Hands On Greater began and is being driven by Portland is also a part of the steer- Powellhurst-Gilbert community ing committee and will be helping volunteer and Vice President to recruit volunteers through the Elaine Medcalf. organization. This will be Hands Elaine lives near West On Greater Portland’s first activity Powellhurst Park and has single- in the Powellhurst-Gilbert handedly helped bring some Neighborhood. much needed attention to this long This effort is a shining example of neglected park. West Powellhurst not only how one person can Park is the only park in make a difference, but how we Powellhurst-Gilbert north of SE can still bring improvements to the Powell Boulevard. The Neighborhood in tremendously Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood challenging economic times just north of SE Powell Boulevard by working together. stretches from SE 82nd to SE With some strong community 143rd between SE Powell and SE volunteer efforts to help make Division. That’s a very large area things happen, West Powellhurst for only one park, especially if it is Park will have a wonderful walking not improved. path and some new signage this Elaine’s efforts began when she Fall. The Neighborhood is com- spoke to City of Portland Planning mitted to supporting ongoing liaison Barry Manning, who efforts to bring improvements to brought in the Parks Bureau to West Powellhurst Park. look at what could be done. With For more information on volun- the City facing significant budget teering for path construction cuts, it was definitely going to be a (spreading bark dust) in the Fall or challenge to make something for more information about the happen. However, the newly overall improvement efforts, formed group was able to come please contact Mark White at up with a plan that will bring some [email protected] or via simple and relatively inexpensive telephone at 503-761-0222.

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East Portland Neighborhood News April 2009 Page 9 happening neighborhoods Saturday, April 4 Thursday, April 16 Thursday, April 23 17115 SE Foster. General Saturday, May 16 Parkrose High School Russell Neighborhood Glenfair Neighborhood meeting. Contact PVNA Chair Powellhurst-Gilbert “Bronco Boosters” Can Association, 7-9pm, Western Association, 7-8:30pm, Linda Bauer at 503-761-2941 Committees – Human Collection, 9am-1pm, States Chiropractic College, Glenfair Elementary School, or [email protected]. Solutions Community Room, Parkrose Middle School, 11800 2900 NE 132nd. General 15300 NE Glisan. General Lents Food Co-op, 6-8pm, 12350 SE Powell, Greening, NE Shaver. Donations of meeting. Contact RNA Co- meeting. Contact GNA Chair Pilgrim Lutheran Church base- 10:30-11:30am, contact refundable plastics/cans/bottles Chair Bonny McKnight at 503- David Lister at 360-910-2676 ment, 4244 SE 91st. Planning Dolores Wood at 503-760-6773 to support the PHS Scholarship 253-6848 or bonnymck@com- or [email protected]. for public forum. or [email protected]. Program. Call Dave Luce at cast.net. Woodland Park Wednesday, May 6 Outreach and Membership, Neighborhood Association, 11:30am-12:30pm, contact 503-255-3745. 1st Saturday of Citywide Landlord Forum, East Portland Neighbor- 6:30-8:00pm, East Portland Joe Graun at 808-348-1951 or each month. 6:30-8:30pm, East Portland hood Organization, 7-9pm, Neighborhood Office, 1017 [email protected]. Mill Park Neighborhood Neighborhood Office, 1017 NE East Portland Neighborhood NE 117th. General meeting. Public Safety, 1:30-2:30pm, Association, 3pm, Midland 117th. Contact Rosanne Lee, Office, 1017 NE 117th. Contact Contact Alesia Reese at 503- contact Tom Barnes at 503-761- Library, 805 SE 122nd Avenue. Crime Prevention Coordinator at Richard Bixby, EPNO Director 253-4414 or 6614 or [email protected]. General meeting. Contact 503-823-3505 or at 503-823-4501. Meets the 1st [email protected]. MPNA Chair Rosemarie Opp at [email protected]. Wednesday of each month. Monday, May 18 503-256-4591. Friends of Powell Butte, Citywide Parks Team, 7- Hazelwood Neighborhood , Portland City Hall, 1221 7pm, Caretaker’s house, SE Thursday, May 7 Tuesday, April 7 9pm Association, 6:30-8:30pm, 161st & Powell. Monthly discus- East Portland Parks SW 4th Avenue, Rose Room. East Portland Neighborhood East Precinct Citizen's sions with Portland Parks and Coalition, 6:30-8pm, East Contact Linda Robinson at Office, 1017 NE 117th. General Advisory Committee, 6-8pm, Water Bureau on issues and Portland Neighborhood Office, [email protected]. meeting. Contact HNA Chair East Precinct Community solutions at Powell Butte. Come 1017 NE 117th. Contact Alesia Saturday, April 18 Arlene Kimura at 503-252-9429 Room, 737 SE 106th (use side help shape our direction. Meets Reese at 503-253-4414 or ale- or [email protected]. doors). Hosted by East Precinct Powellhurst-Gilbert 3rd Thursday each month. [email protected]. Meets the Lents Food Group, 6:30pm- Commander Mike Crebs. Committees – Human 2009 Annual Eastport Plaza 1st Thursday of each month. 8:30pm, Pilgrim Lutheran Public welcome. Meets the 1st Solutions Community Room, Carnival, Hours TBA. Saturday, May 9 Church Basement, 4244 SE Tuesday of each month. 12350 SE Powell, Greening, FUNtastic Carnival Rides & 91st meeting, Help to increase Wednesday, April 8 10:30-11:30am, contact Games. Eastport Plaza, 4000 East Portland Neighbor- Dolores Wood at 503-760-6773 hoods Annual Cleanup, healthy food access in Lents! East Portland Land Use SE 82nd Avenue. or [email protected]. 9am-1pm, NE 122nd & The Lents Food Group helps Committee, 6:30-8pm, East Outreach and Membership, Saturday, April 25 Halsey. Contact Carol with the farmers market, food Portland Neighborhood Office, 11:30am-12:30pm, contact ONI Ready. Safe. Go. Safety Williams for info at 503-255- buying club, and food co-opera- 1017 NE 117th. Meets the 2nd Joe Graun at 808-348-1951 or & Preparedness Event, 9596 or tive in Lents. Meets 3rd Monday Wednesday of each month. [email protected]. 8:30am-3pm. Warner-Pacific [email protected]. each month. Thursday, April 9 Public Safety, 1:30-2:30pm, College, 2219 SE 68th. Prepaid reservations are Tuesday, May 19 Registration deadline: April 9th. Lents Neighborhood contact Tom Barnes at 503-761- being taken now. Call EPNO Argay Neighborhood Register - 503-823-4064 or Association, 6-8pm, New 6614 or [email protected]. at 503-823-4550 or pickup Association, 7-8:30pm, Fire www.portlandonline.com/oni/cp. Copper Penny, 5932 SE 92nd East Portland Home-own- form at 1017 NE 117th. Station #2, 4800 NE 122nd. Training workshops to gain & Foster. Board meeting. ership Fair , 10am-2pm, Monday, May 11 General meeting. Contact Argay crime prevention and critical Contact LNA Chair Damien Kelly Elementary School, Info 503-256-5579 or argayin- emergency preparedness skills. Mill Park Neighborhood Chakwin at 503-282-5819 or 9030 SE Cooper. [email protected]. Awards ceremony to honor fel- Association, 6:30-8:30pm, [email protected] and Homeownership Workshops, Parkrose Heights Associ- low community members. Midland Library, 805 SE LNA Vice-Chair Wes Wolfe at Door Prizes, Youth Activities, ation of Neighbors, 7-9pm, 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade, 122nd Avenue. General 503-760-5751 or Community Resources. Parkrose United Methodist 9am. Eastport Plaza, 4000 SE meeting. Contact MPNA [email protected]. Interpreters on-site. Raffle for Church, 11111 NE Knott. Board 82nd. North from Eastport Plaza Chair Rosemarie Opp at 503- Culture Sharing Conver- $4,000 Homebuyer Grant. meeting. Contact PHAN Chair along 82nd to SE Yamhill. Contact 256-4591. sation, 11am-2pm, Our United Contact Amie Diffenauer at Carol Williams at 503-255-9596 Johnni Jones via email at Powellhurst-Gilbert Villages’ Conference Room, 503-788-8052 x105 or or [email protected]. [email protected]. Neighborhood Association, 3625 N Mississippi Ave, Listen [email protected]. Parkrose Neighborhood Registration begins at 7:30am and 7-9pm, Powellhurst Baptist to and learn from one another as Association, 7-9pm, Faithful Monday, April 20 ends at 8:30 am. Church, 3435 SE 112th. we tell our own stories. For more Savior Ministries, 11100 NE Hazelwood Neighborhood General meeting. Contact info and RSVP Eastport Community Fair & Skidmore. General meeting. Association, 6:30-8:30pm, . PGNA Chair Mark White at 503.546.7499x117 or Classic Car Cruise-In, 10am Contact PNA Chair at 503- East Portland Neighborhood Classic Car Cruz-in, Live music 503-761-0222 or [email protected]. 252-2146 or Office, 1017 NE 117th. Board Stilt Walkers, Juggling Clowns, [email protected]. [email protected]. Monday, April 13 meeting. Contact HNA Chair FREE interactive Community Tuesday, May 12 Adventist Hospital Pavilion Powellhurst-Gilbert Arlene Kimura at 503-252- Fair, and KGON 92.3. Centennial Community Grand Opening, 11am, Neighborhood Association, 7- 9429 or Monday, April 27 Association, 7-8:50pm, Adventist Medical Center, 9pm, Powellhurst Baptist [email protected]. Parklane Church, 16001 SE 10000 SE Main Street Church, 3435 SE 112th. General Lents Food Group, 6:30pm- Citywide Land Use Forum, Main St. General meeting. AdventistHealthNW.com meeting. Contact PGNA Chair 8:30pm, Pilgrim Lutheran 7-9pm, 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Contact CCA Chair Tom Lewis Mark White at 503-761-0222 or Church Basement, 4244 SE Room 2500B. Call Bonny Thursday, May 21 McKnight at 503-253-6848 or at 503-253-5025 or GAMODA- [email protected]. 91st meeting, Help to increase Russell Neighborhood [email protected]. [email protected]. healthy food access in Lents! Association, 7-9pm, Tuesday, April 14 Wilkes Community Group, Partners for a Safe & Western States Chiropractic Centennial Community Tuesday, April 21 7pm, Meeting location to be Livable Portland (PSLEP), College, 2900 NE 132nd. Association, 7-8:50pm, Argay Neighborhood announced. General Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm, East Portland General meeting. Contact Harold Oliver Intermediate Association, 7-8:30pm, Fire Contact Alice Blatt at 503-253- Neighborhood Office, 1017 RNA Co-Chair Bonny School, 15840 SE Taylor. Station #2, 4800 NE 122nd. 6247 or [email protected] or NE 117th. Call Arlene Kimura McKnight at 503-253-6848 or General meeting. Contact Board meeting. Contact Argay call EPNO at 503-823-4550. at 503-252-9429 or [email protected]. CCA Chair Tom Lewis at 503- Info 503-256-5579 or argayin- [email protected]. Wednesday, May 13 253-5025 or [email protected]. Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, April 28 East Portland Land Use [email protected]. Parkrose Heights Lents Neighborhood Lents Neighborhood Committee, 6:30-8pm, East Wilkes Community Group, Association of Neighbors, 7- Association, 7-9pm, Lents Association, 7-9pm, Lents Portland Neighborhood Office, 7pm, Eastminster Presbyterian 9pm, Parkrose United Adventist Church Gym, 8835 Adventist Church Gym, 8835 1017 NE 117th. Meets the 2nd Church, 12505 NE Halsey. Methodist Church, 11111 NE SE Woodstock. General meet- SE Woodstock. General meet- Wednesday of each month. General Meeting. Contact Alice Knott. Board meeting. Contact ing. Contact LNA Chair Damien ing. Contact LNA Chair Damien Blatt at 503-253-6247 or PHAN Chair Carol Williams at Thursday, May 14 Chakwin at 503-282-5819 or Chakwin at 503-282-5819 or [email protected] or call 503-255-9596 or carolsmail- Lents Neighborhood Assoc- [email protected] and [email protected] and EPNO at 503-823-4550. [email protected]. iation, 6-8pm, New Copper LNA Vice-Chair Wes Wolfe at LNA Vice-Chair Wes Wolfe at Gateway Green Bicycle Parkrose Neighborhood Penny, 5932 SE 92nd & Foster. 503-760-5751 or 503-760-5751 or Concept Plan Open House, Association, 7-9pm, Faithful Board meeting. Contact LNA [email protected]. [email protected]. 7-8:30pm. Gateway Elks Savior Ministries, 11100 NE Chair Damien Chakwin at 503- Lodge, 711 NE 100th. Contact Skidmore. General meeting. Wednesday, April 29 282-5819 or damien@ilove- Renters’ Rights Linda Robinson at 503-261- Contact PNA Chair at 503- Pleasant Valley Neighbor- lents.com and LNA Vice-Chair Hotline 9566 or lrobinsPDX@com- 252-2146 or hood Association, 7-9pm, Wes Wolfe at 503-760-5751 or cast.net. [email protected]. Pleasant Valley Grange Hall, [email protected]. 503-288-0130

Page 10 If you want this paper please call 503-823-4550 or visit our website at www.epno.org Water and food, essentials for us all and yet the costs are increasing By RoseMarie Opp ly water bills if we do not press not get this exemption the cost will Edible Skylines, Erin Altz, unacceptable. The City and Metro The corporate overlay on our our city officials to ask the Oregon be millions. For more information [email protected], Urban need to rethink the plan called society has not been in our favor. Congressional delegation to give and updates: http://friendsofreser- Agriculture Solutions, Your back- Urban Growth Boundary when The consequences of not voting, us legislative provision to exempt voirs.org. yard farmer, Donna Smith, the density and infill resulting from not demanding paper ballots us from the LT2 regulation. Food www.yourbackyardfarmer.com, that plan are taking the needed when we vote, not caring about Please call Water Bureau Mill Park Neighborhood Zenger Farm, garden space. We can see that politics or what politicians are Commissioner, Randy Leonard at Association has been having dis- www.zengerfarm.org development is really taking away doing is costing us. 503 823-4682; or call the toll free cussions about the value and- The City of Portland Bureau of the best fertile land in our valley. Unemployment, uncertainty - all number to Congress, Washington need for more gardens in our Planning and Sustainability offers No, that does not mean we are for the more reason that we as a DC 1-800-828-04898. Ask for area. We will be having more classes on a program Urban sprawl, but there are other community need to take charge. your Senator or House meetings about this. We encour- Growth Bounty 2009. It is good to options. I don’t see many farms We can become more engaged Representative. Their staff will age people to plant not only gar- know the city now has awareness outside the UGB growing food as and more informed. answer and take down your con- dens, but fruit trees and berrys. of the need for food growth in our they used to, and shipping food Water cerns. If you want to call about our Some resources in Portland: area. If sustainability is now such from other areas costs more. We The Portland Water Bureau is water, tell them you want a leg- City Garden Farms, www.city- an important issue, then the huge need to have the discussion and proposing to raise water rates by islative provision to exempt us gardenfarms.com, Ecotrust, housing projects where people do evaluate the plans that are detri- 17.9% starting July 1. This is just from the LT2 Regulation regard- Food and Farms Program, not even have a patio or deck to mental to our pocketbooks and the beginning of even more cost- ing our Bull Run Water. If we do www.ecotrust.org/foodfarms/, grow a few container plants are our quality of life. East Portland Neighborhoods

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East Portland Neighborhood News April 2009 Page 11 Anita Tabayoyon of A.R. MOSS East Holladay Park improvements Floral Design and Event Embellishments are coming – after 40 years prepares anoth- er “gift of joy” at her Parkrose- area shop.

Photo by David F. Ashton

– Local business spotlight – Neighbors and Parks Bureau staff Parkrose florist brightens met on a cold, windy day for a lives with creative flair “walk through” at East Holladay By David F. Ashton Northwest. And, we’re an active Park. Even though Anita Sauer was member in the Parkrose commu- Photo by Doug Brenner finishing up her Bachelor's nity who supports our schools, the Parkrose Business degree in social sciences at the By Linda Robinson Association, and the neighbor- where to start – which path and the off-leash area OR Vancouver campus of Chair of the Parks, Open Space & hood.” improvements to put in first? one piece of play equipment Washington State University, Environment Committee, Hazelwood PP&R proposed starting with (e.g., swing set). The need for Neighborhood Association she really wasn’t so sure that A full-service florist the walking trail around the a second garbage can near the she wanted to pursue a career The “embellishments” part of East Holladay Park, located at perimeter of the park – the fea- off-leash area was also dis- in Criminal Justice. their business, she said, is being 12999 NE Holladay Street, has ture that got the highest score cussed. Since it will be easier After school, Sauer married a full-service wedding florist pro- been an undeveloped park for during the Master Plan to raise money for the play David Tabayoyon, and the cou- viding everything from a simple 40 years – since Multnomah process. The individuals who equipment than for other park ple settled down in the Portland bouquet all the way up to deco- County bought the property met PP&R staff, on a cold, amenities, it was suggested area, where she worked as a rating wedding arches or gaze- from PGE in 1969. The county windy day in January, for a PP&R money be spent on the paralegal and legal assistant for bos. “We also provide wedding transferred the park to the City “walk through” at East Holladay buffer and/or an additional seven years. favors; anything to make a spe- of Portland in the mid-1990s, Park agreed. The asphalt trail garbage can. “All along, I kept remembering cial event a little more elegant.” some time after the area was will include two benches -- one Several individuals have working in a floral shop while I They also decorate corporate annexed. near the parking lot, and the expressed interest in planning was in high school,” Tabayoyon events, civic functions and fra- In April 2005, local residents other near the off-leash area. events at the park to raise told us. “Finally, I was able to go ternal association banquets. began working with Portland It is expected there may be money for a full set of play back in the floral business when In the front of their business is Parks & Recreation (PP&R) enough money to add one equipment, and an adjacent we opened A.R. Moss Floral a gift store, featuring event staff to develop a Master Plan additional feature. The group bench. If you’d like to help with Design and Event décor and embellishment items, for East Holladay Park. discussed several options the fund-raising, contact Linda Embellishments here in event favors, blooming and Completion of the Master Plan including a low fence and/or Robinson at lrobinspdx@com- Parkrose, three years ago.” green plants, dish gardens, can- was delayed until August 2006, landscaping to provide a bit of cast.net or 503-261-9566. Helps others share dles – and, eclectic vintage, while Parks negotiated with a buffer between the walking special feelings antique, and new home décor, PGE to locate part of the dog and garden décor and art. The best part of running her off-leash area on PGE property Neighborhood business – in addition to being adjacent to the park. During A truly ‘green’ business REDISCOVER value since able to work with her husband In addition to selling greenery, the delay, a small parking lot David – “is being able to share Tabayoyon mentioned that they was constructed in the park 1960 my creative side with people in compost all of the shop’s green (completed in March 2006). the community. I really enjoy waste. “And, we love recycling City Council adopted the THE CENTER OF DIVERSITY, HERITAGE & VALUE SHOPPING! helping my customers convey floral vases and containers, and Master Plan in November messages of love, care, and pos- all of the plastic pots used at our 2006. Household „ Clothing „ Dining „ Health & Beauty itive feelings through the plants annual plant sale have been The total cost of all proposed Entertainment „ Professional Services and floral arrangements I create reclaimed and reused.” improvements (not counting for them.” The shop, located at 10604 the parking lot) was estimated Ample parking 4000 SE 82nd Avenue of Roses | (503) 771-3817 There are several differences Northeast Sandy Boulevard, is to be $1,585,227. Limited www.eastportplaza.com between A.R. MOSS and chain open to the public Tuesday- funds ($100,000) are avail- stores or Internet websites, Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., able to make some of the Tabayoyon explained. One of Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 improvements this spring. them is genuine personal serv- P.M., and on Monday by appoint- The monies are from Park ice. “We get to know our clients – ment only. You can learn more – System Development their tastes and budgets – so or order online, if you desire – by Charges (SDCs) assessed on we’re able to serve them better. visiting their website at new housing construction in We use plants and flowers grown www.ARMoss.com. Or, call them the area over the past couple right here in the Pacific at (503) 358-2692. of years. The question was

Patrick Metzger, representative of NE Coalition of Neighbors considers the choices from the Airport Futures discus- sion. Members of the Public Involvement Subcommittee of Airport Futures Group met to examine the future of airport involvement and planning. No final deci- sions have been made, so time for public input is available though neighborhood meetings and planned open houses this spring and summer. Photo by Alesia Reese

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