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Zoo wants out of ivory-selling ban

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Zoo officials say proposed legislation may interfere with efforts to unload its stockpile of tusks

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he Oregon Zoo testified last month in support of state legislation to ban the sale of ivory. The zoo’s deputy conservation manager had the perfect sound bite: “Humans can survive without ivory,” said David Shepherdson. “Elephants can’t.” Behind the scenes, however, Shepherdson and other zoo officials are seeking an exemption from the measure, known as Senate Bill 913. It may not be a matter of the institution’s survival, but for somewhat hazy reasons, it is not ready to forgo the benefits of its ivory stockpile. Minutes of a Metro Council work session in March state that because the Oregon Zoo “has an ivory collection and produces ivory naturally because of its elephant collection, it is asking for an exemption … in order to dispel potential liabilities.” While Grant Spickelmier, education curator for the Oregon Zoo, insisted that “we have no intention of selling ivory,” no one at the work session got clarifica-



Above: A five-ton pile of African ivory seized by Lusaka Agreement Task Force, a group of countries cooperating to fight wildlife crime, was burned in 2012.

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Below right: Rama, a 31-year-old Asian elephant was euthanized at the Oregon Zoo last month due to pain and immobility resulting from a 25-year-old leg injury. Photo: Michael Durham, cour tesy Oregon Zoo

tion of what it means to “dispel potential liabilities.” Nevertheless, every councilor supported the amendment except Sam Chase, whose district includes Northwest Portland. Chase has followed the international movement to destroy ivory, which last year led to the burning of about 100 tons of ivory by governments including China, France, Hong Kong and Tanzania. Photos of flaming pyres of elephant tusks from many countries around the world can be seen on the internet. “I would like to see the zoo live without ivory also,” Chase said. “Just find a way to do it.” Councilor Craig Dirksen said that was his initial reaction too, but after thinking

Patrice Hanson Rob Lee and Shawn Looney Solomon Olshin Wendy Rahm Christopher Rauschenberg Carolyn Sheldon Saturday, May 9 Doors open 6 p.m. about the powerful impact far more beneficial educaCeremony 7 p.m. seeing artifacts at the Holocaust Museum had on him, he decided that ivory might have a similar value as an educational tool.

“You have great educational objectives and other reasons,” replied Chase, “but I don’t support the amendment. “We can educate people in other ways. We may have a

tional opportunity by getting rid of our ivory and destroying it in some way like other people did. “We have this stock of ivory,” he continued. “We should take a haircut and live without that. … I just think we can find a way to live without ivory.” Chase wasn’t certain what

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High expectations meet Stadium Fred Meyer remodel Community sees the store as catalyst for array of livability goals BY ALLAN CLASSEN

The surrounding neighborhoods had a big say in the design of the new Stadium Fred Meyer. Working with company officials and architects since 2012, they sought to create a block that would enhance the neighborhood while taming some of its chronic problems. The Northwest District Association and Goose Hollow Foothills League—in conjunction with city of Portland planners—saw

the store as a linchpin in taming busy West Burnside Street, transforming it into a pedestrian-friendly part of the neighborhood rather than just a daunting vehicle thoroughfare. By widening sidewalks, adding pedestrian amenities and creating public gathering places, it was hoped that nearby shops and restaurants could thrive where once residents feared to tread. For generations, Stadium Fred Meyer turned its back on Burnside, contributing to

the area’s auto orientation and seediness. The remodeling aimed to change all of that, in part by widening the sidewalk. The narrow 6-foot-wide walkway was widened to 15 feet, and a 10-foot-deep arcade with tables and chairs extended beyond that. Second- and third-floor balconies further enliven the street view. A garage entrance on Burnside was replaced with a wide pedestrian entry. Years of speculation on Continued on page 20

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between public good and private return on investment.

The contentious March 5 City Council meeting for the West Quadrant Plan was revealing. A commissioner saw fit to lecture about “ad hominem comments” and “wild claims about peoples’ intentions,” which he viewed as a cloud over the Stakeholder’s Advisory Committee’s part of the planning process.

There is a case for tall buildings—less sprawl, lower residential costs, public benefit in exchange for height and increased tax revenue. But there must be a codified balance to maintain Portland’s enviable livability, its historical buildings, and its ethics.

Initially, I thought the SAC was a balanced cross-section of stakeholders and had testified at early meetings. Witnessing more meetings and investigating, I changed my mind. This part of the planning process indeed had a cloud, a formational flaw. Of its 33 members, eight represented developers, two of whom were appointed as co-chairs. Developers had been selected in lieu of volunteers with excellent credentials who actually live in the West Quadrant. One is a degreed architect with a distinguished international urban planning reputation, but she strongly favored lower buildings for urban livability. Concerns about the impacts of tall buildings brought up by a few SAC members, or through citizen testimony, were dismissed. Objectivity was scarce. Guided by developers, it became apparent that the SAC would not recommend lowering building heights. My concern is that some committee members may have unwittingly been in violation of the city of Portland’s code of ethics, wherein members of the SAC are defined to be “city officials.” This distinction prohibits participation in decision making if financial interests will be affected. Developers have done good things for Portland; they have sage advice to offer the SAC through testimony and discussion. But they were in an untenable position, having to decide (i.e., vote)

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No free pass I’m sorry folks, but I just don’t think that this interview gives Jean Rychlik a free pass [“Solitary home seller has no regrets,” April 2015 NW Examiner]. Based on her profession as a real estate broker, Rychlik owed Robert Hoyt a duty to assure that he was not being disadvantaged. Granted, Mr. Hoyt appears to be competent, but he’s also very vulnerable, and perhaps even needy, as evidenced by his asking the interviewer after an hour’s visit to be his “friend.” I not only work in a profession in which I see a tremendous amount of financial abuse of elders, but my mother-in-law had been a willing participant to years of financial abuse committed by her step-grandson and was as resistant to concede that fact as is Mr. Hoyt to the suggestion that Rychlik took financial advantage of him. Reggie Thomas Sanford

A friend?

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Propaganda cheap, public records pricy

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he fatal flaw in Oregon’s open records lies in the ability of public agencies to concoct huge fees thwarting requests for access. The law provides for recovery of actual costs incurred in providing records to the press and public. In the hands of politicians or agencies (and their lawyers) devoted to hiding uncomfortable or unseemly deeds, limitless costs are claimed. What good are rights that cost more than one’s ability to pay? The NW Examiner ran into this trap last year after requesting records from the Oregon Zoo pertaining to elephants. We were told they would cost more than $18,000. How could it be so expensive? This is the breakdown for just one part of the request, the elephant breeding program: The zoo’s veterinary staff needed 22 hours for the search. A curator would have tacked on another 30 hours; the information technology

I applaud you for your investigation and follow-up article. Ms. Rychlik is a very savvy saleswoman/real estate broker, and upon meeting Mr. Hoyt, she deflected his initial question about whether she was a real estate agent and Continued on page7

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department, four hours; and the administrative staff needed another four hours. The registrar foresaw two hours of record preparation, the same going for the conservation manager and the records analyst. Finally the zoo director, deputy director and attorney were to spend an hour each on the project. None of the people in the loop work cheap. They planned to charge me an average of $75 an hour for their professional services. The mind numbs at the thought of a circle of idiots each asking the next person if they’ve seen the records. The Three Stooges could have made light of this perhaps, but after a few hours, it stops being funny. I wonder, when the zoo director needs a document, does he or she put up with this song and dance?

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Some areas of my request, such as records previously released to another newspaper, were simple. One would think they could look at records transmitted earlier via email, change the name of the recipient and hit the send button. No, it

would have cost $380, including an hour of attorney time. If the initial request had been reviewed by a lawyer, I can’t see why the subsequent request needed to be researched anew. The first stop for parties denied access to records or required to pay unreasonable fees is the Multnomah County District Attorney. But our district attorney, Rod Underhill, was no help. He issued an order denying a fee waiver or reduction in 2013 to an animal rights organization that was also seeking elephant records. Underhill said his office had no budget to scrutinize the zoo’s cost estimates so it had to accept their validity. That decision gives the green light to other public bodies to pad their costs and stymie records requests they’d rather not fulfill. Underhill concluded that providing documents diverts zoo personnel from their primary duty of caring for animals. That’s a primitive notion of how a large organization functions. Not every zoo employee feeds elephants or cleans monkey cages. Some generate positive publicity and duel with the zoo’s critics. Some lobby lawmakers. These image-makers are threatened by actual documents containing facts that can’t be spun away—in other words, more truth than they can handle. The image-making departments have plenty of time to create propaganda. The zoo may be the county’s most effective public agency at placing positive stories on air and in print. It’s when they’re asked to share the public’s records (let’s not forget who owns them) that they suddenly run out of time and resources. A district attorney should do more than rubber stamp strategies to hide controversy or misconduct. There’s a public accountability purpose that should trump claims that government employees are being diverted from their real jobs. Underhill himself used the time excuse for not looking into the price-padding ploy. I don’t buy it. In the same time it took him to write his 2013 carte blanche to government secret-keepers, he could have written one worthy of his office. n

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Zoom Room’s sudden closure traced to owner’s death BY KC COWAN

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he sudden and mysterious closing of the dog training facility, Zoom Room, 1210 NW 10th Ave., has been explained. Owner Jonathan Calvert died March 24. The death notice was posted on the Zoom Room Facebook site along with an invitation to an April 7 memorial service. From March 16, when the facility closed suddenly, until

the death notice, Internet postings involved customers who had prepaid for services they were never to receive. Jackie Bebb said she had just purchased a $200 package from Zoom Room, and Robin Eubanks wrote: “We still have three sessions we paid for also, and the evaluation. They have been canceling our appointments since February! So lame.” News of his death changed

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Kate duPont

Ellen Kate Hall duPont, a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, died March 20 at age 87. She was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Bradford Junior College in Massachusetts and the University of Iowa. She worked at Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency in San Francisco. She married John Latham Hall in 1955. The family moved to Lake Oswego in 1967. She was active at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, a member of the Portland Garden Club, the Multnomah Athletic Club and the Racquet Club. In 1986, she married Stephen DuPont; he died. She is survived by her son, John; three grandchildren; and five stepchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ted.

George Zenner

George Phillip Zenner Jr., owner of Zenner’s Sausage Co., died April 8 at age 80. He was born Aug. 27, 1934. The company, located at 2131 NW Kearney St., was founded in 1927 by his father, George Sr. He is survived by his wife, Sherri; daughters, Melina Z. Bacon, Colleen Z. Donato, Lisa Z. Rinier and Brandie Jones; sons, Rian and Jason; sisters, Anne Marie Harrington, Carole Vranizan, Marilyn Prince and Mary Beth O’Donnell; brother, James Zenner; and 16 grandchildren.

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the tone of public comments. “We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing,” wrote Carol and Frank Sampson on the Legacy.com guest page. “We knew him through Zoom Room and were so impressed with his positive attitude and obvious deep interest in and love for dogs. His classes were great fun. JC was a bright light in the Pearl District and will be sorely missed. It is comforting to know that he was obviously living his dream by owning Zoom Room.” “I knew him only through joining my daughter and her border collie, Rudy, at agility training classes at Zoom Room,” said Ruth Tooze of Clackamas. “JC radiated his love of the dogs, and his connection with them was immediately evident and

Julie Poduch

J u l i e Poduch, a resident of Northwest 25th Avenue, died March 14 at age 52. She was born Jan. 1, 1963, in Chicago. She worked for more than 25 years in marketing for Proctor & Gamble, Birds Eye, Dole and Regence Health Care. In 2013, she became vice president of marketing for Oregon Cherry Growers. She served on the board of Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital and the Food Bank in Seattle. She volunteered at the Oregon Zoo. She is survived by her sister, Laura.

amazing. He was kind, helpful and understanding with the dogs’ handlers as well, and it was clear that he was an exceptional and wonderful person in many ways. I will miss him and the positive example he set.” Calvert, 56, was born in Cheadle Hulme, England, lived in Sydney, Australia, and was a Portland resident for the past five years. His passions were listed as traveling, cycling and animals. He is survived by his

daughter, Danielle; and son, Alexander. A fund has been established to help the children pay for funeral expenses. Facebook.com/ZoomRoom.PDX reported “several individuals who are interested in reopening the doors and resuming activities. We are doing our best to expedite this in the hope that the store can reopen soon. We will keep all of you updated with any news.” n

William K. McQuestion Death Notices

Wi l l i a m Kenneth McQuestion, who founded Uptown H a r d ware in 1950, died March 29. He was born June 8, 1916, in North Bay, Ontario. He served in the Canadian Royal Air Force during World War II. He married Alvera Jonat in 1943, and in 1945 they moved to the United States. Ken opened the hardware store in the new Uptown Shopping Center and operated it until he retired in 1982. He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Cook; three grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Dorothy E. Caplan, 94, attended Lincoln High School. Beverly A. Iverson Gulliksen, 60, attended Linnton School. Marcia M. Kinyon, 76, attended St. Helens Hall. Anne Alton Kronenberg, 92, attended St. Helens Hall. Dick Uhl, 87, taught at Skyline School. Wimberly ‘Wink’ M. Warren, 66, Multnomah Athletic Club member.

The Northwest Examiner publishes obituaries of people who lived, worked or had other substantial connections to our readership area, which includes Northwest Portland, Goose Hollow, Sauvie Island and areas north of Highway 26. If you have information about a death in our area, please contact us at [email protected]. Photographs are also welcomed. There is no charge for obituaries in the Examiner.

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Food Front seats new board member, keeps other candidates on hold BY RICK SEIFERT, Hillsdale News

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illsdale resident Dave Hawkins has been added to the board of the Food Front Cooperative Grocery, roiled in recent months by publicity of staff dissatisfaction and concerns about six years of red ink. Hawkins, who has an MBA from the University of Oregon, is a consultant to businesses who “want to improve their customer experiences at every touch point” to build their brand and customer loyalty. During the past 20 years, before starting his consultancy, Incite CX, Hawkins worked at ZIBA Design, Umpqua Bank and Huntington Bank in Ohio on “customer experience.” “The biggest reason I’m doing this is that I care what happens in Hillsdale and believe that Food Front is a critical anchor in the Hillsdale commercial center,” said Hawkins. Hawkins said the three biggest issues facing Food Front are:

• Industry competition.: “Food Front doesn’t have the organic/sustainable food business to themselves any more.” • Employee satisfaction: “Food Front has to be a place where employees are engaged and inspired to work because they believe in the co-op’s purpose.”

borhood House, and Eamon Molloy, longtime manager of the Hillsdale Farmer’s Market. The most recent applicant, also from Hillsdale, is Jett Black-Maertz, homeownership support coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro/East. She has volunteer and staff management experience and has done community outreach and event planning. The most important issues facing Food Front are competition, financial difficulties and staff morale, satisfaction and retention, she wrote in her application. Meanwhile, a union organizing drive is underway at both stores. Joyce Sinakhone, an organizer from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 55 in Tigard, said she was unable to comment

On the eve of the board’s April meeting, NW Examiner Editor Allan Classen was advised that he would no longer be allowed to attend board meetings based on a new policy to strictly enforce a members-only rule. Classen’s wife, Joleen, is a member. In the past, spouses of members have been allowed to attend board meetings. To allow Classen to attend future meetings, another owner volunteered to buy him a separate membership. n.

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was intended by the need to “dispel potential liabilities,” Zoo spokesperson Hova Najarian later explained, “While the zoo would never sell ivory, it may need to exchange items with other educational facilities and museums. The processes for such exchanges and transfers are unknown, and might be impeded,” he said. At the Metro work session, a zoo official explained why a ban on ivory sales could be problematic. A zoo representative said the main problem is a subsection of SB 913 declaring that displaying ivory at a retail or wholesale establishment at which other goods are displayed for sale is evidence of intent to sell.

law,” said an unidentified man at the work session. Chase didn’t buy that argument. “This does not prohibit us from owning ivory … and I don’t think it prohibits display,” he said. Spickelmier said the zoo has very limited plans for its ivory: to display three pieces at the entry to the new Elephant Lands. “We will display a tusk from our collection of an elephant that died a long time ago,” he said, in addition to two items made from ivory: a billiard ball and mahjong sticks. Burn the Ivory, an interna-

Left: Metro Councilor Sam Chase has been moved by international reports of burning ivory to keep it off the black market.

He also speculated that sharing ivory with a museum or trading ivory with a university could be seen as trafficking.

system, fueling the continued slaughter of elephants across the range.”

“The zoo is an ivory producer,” said Dirksen, “and we could inadvertently break the law if one of our elephants were to die or lose a tusk.” And fears of meeting the proposed law didn’t end there. “If your ivory ends up in a room with other things you might sell in your retail store, you’ve broken the

• How did the zoo obtain its collection of ivory? • Were tusks removed from elephants after they died? Has that practice stopped? • What was the intent in stockpiling tusks? • What protections exist to keep the zoo’s ivory out of the black market should it trade with universities and museums, which are exempted from the proposed ban and can therefore sell it? n

The following questions were put to the zoo last month without responses:

tional nonprofit formed in 2002, concludes that “history has shown that the sale of ivory cannot be controlled.

“We believe that only by burning or destroying ivory stockpiles worldwide can it be ensured that illegal ivory cannot be laundered into the

• Has the zoo ever traded ivory with a zoo, museum or university in the past? What did it get in exchange? • Is a waiver from SB 913 necessary to trade ivory with these types of institutions? • Has the zoo ever sold ivory in the past? When, and to what kind of buyers?

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said she just wanted to be “his friend.” Then she proceeded to “help him with his things,” and she got the house she wanted at a very good deal. I would bet that she resides in the fixed-up house for two or three years and then sells it for close to $900,000 or so. She will have done very well in being his “friend.” Marcia Freed NW Flanders St.

Gypsy unsightly Can someone please shed some light on the development status of the now defunct and unsightly Gypsy Restaurant at Northwest 21st and Irving streets? Are there new owners that residents of Northwest Portland can make an appeal to so as to possibly foment some kind of alteration to this blight? I am referring primarily to the ugly, outdated graffiti/scrawling advertising the closing sale as well as the distasteful, used-auto-lot-looking multicolored flag banner strung the length of the horrible cobalt facade. Can it really be that I’m the only one that winces every time I walk by this wreck?

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As always, thank you and your staff for another great edition of the NW Examiner.  I loved your thoughts on your editorial, “A turn for the good.”  I think one key element you are missing when it comes to the recent turn of events for our city is the role you are playing in helping “the little guys” receive and disseminate information— always balanced and always fair, in my opinion. Thank you for being such a valuable member of the community! Looking forward to seeing you at the next Goose Hollow Foothills League meeting, if not before.

contractor is planning eight to 10 months of nighttime work on Vaughn Street. By comparison, the nighttime construction phases for the Kenton and Piedmont sewer projects are described in terms of three to four weeks. I’m hoping there is strong representation from both business owners and residents located in the Vaughn corridor at the May 13 meeting. The potential impact on livability is severe, and I do not understand why rerouting commuter traffic (much of which flows to/from the Montgomery Park complex) via Northwest Nicolai and 27th Avenue isn’t “Plan A.”

which the negative report was delivered. I was compelled to try this restaurant and judge its merits for myself. I am glad I did. The food is so delicious and presented so innovatively; the service, stellar. I have been back several times since and can confidently recommend the roasted chicken and the steelhead.

recently had a birthday party there. All of my guests had a great time and loved their food choices. Portland is lucky to have a fabulous new restaurant, and it’s located in our neighborhood. Carol Fortino NW 23rd Ave

That their ingredients are all organic impressed me also, so much so that I

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Rocky’s godson writes I very much enjoyed the article about my godfather, Rocky Benevento [“From home plate to pasta plates,” April 2015 NW Examiner]. My mother, Alice Brajavich, and father, Mike Vidan, grew up in Slabtown. They were married at St. Pat’s. They attended a great many baseball games at the Vaughn Street Ball Park and were family friends with Rocky and his family. My mother’s sister, Ann Carlisle, lived at (I believe) 2634 NW Savier St. across the street from the house where Rocky lived. My mother and my brother and I often visited my aunt when he and I were very young, and we would always all go across the street to see Rocky. He called us his “banana boys” because we liked them, and he always had some on hand for us. I was born in 1948. It’s possible that the picture you published of Rocky from 1948 all dressed-up was the day that he, in his capacity as my godfather, was going to my christening.  Richard Vidan Orangevale, Calif.

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Patrice Hansen, a Northwest Northrup Street resident who helped mobilize neighbors against pile driving last summer, was disappointed that Pacific Foundation, a Vancouver, Wash., firm specializing in augerdriven pilings, was not at Noise Review Board hearings on the pro-

“As a side note, I was the person who made sure that Hoyt Street Properties and the Columbia Building Trades were made aware of the March 11 meeting, since development and organized labor are also part of the equation, and they chose to be included in our mailings,” said Couch.

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“As to asking the city to assess the method used to place piles,” he added, “the board was persuaded by the testimony of geotechnical engineers, including one who is a city employee, that this decision needs to be left to the discretion of the project engineer, who is professionally responsible for the design of a safe, stable building.”

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“The board does not believe that there is an effective technology for mitigating pile-driver noise at the source,” said Noise Review Chair David Sweet, “and we could not see that mitigation at the receiver was practicable.

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“I received no notice of the meetings,” responded Jim Brunkhorst of Pacific Foundation, when asked why he had not attended, calling that omission “interesting.”

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ortland Parks & Recreation has slowly come to the realization that it owes the community a replacement trail for the one to be swallowed within the expanding Portland Japanese Garden grounds. Last fall, City Council supported major Japanese Garden expansion plans with a promise of a new spur to retain the connection between the Wildwood Trail and the Rose Garden area. After the city approval and an unsuccessful legal appeal by a neighbor, the new trail was deemed infeasible. Three alternative paths were also considered unworkable by Portland Parks staff. Japanese Garden officials say it wasn’t they who nixed the designated spur configuration, and they stand ready to underwrite a suitable trail if and when Portland Parks finds a route that works.

While the city commissioner overseeing parks, Amanda Fritz, didn’t respond to a NW Examiner inquiry, Commissioner Dan Saltzman had strong feelings about the situation.

the Wildwood Trail would not be developed, I was disappointed and concerned that the Japanese Garden was not following through on their commitment,” said Saltzman.

appears the bureau itself is not comfortable with this spur trail and nixed the project themselves. I am disappointed, to be sure.”

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Japanese Gardens trail: saga in three easy pieces I. 2014 City Council hearing

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Japanese Garden consultant Beverly Bookin testifying to City Council Aug. 28, 2014: “[Portland Parks & Recreation] is concerned about improving access throughout the park. It has designed the second red spur, the one on your left hand, as another connection. And the garden, as part of its lease negotiations is talking about helping to pay for that, although the parks [department] will design it, they will permit it, they will install it, and they will maintain it.” 

Promised trail nixed Another problem with the expansion project arose earlier in March. That’s when Arlington Heights neighbors learned that a new hiking trail—to replace a popular path that will be subsumed within the garden’s expanded boundaries— will not be built. “Now it appears that Portland Parks and the garden may not follow through on their verbal commitment to keep the connector trail from the Wildwood Trail to the Japanese Garden open for walkers, hikers and runners,” said Michael Wallace. 

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Saltzman (explaining his vote to deny the appeal by neighbors): “Notwithstanding the concerns I expressed earlier about the impact of the closure of the Japanese Garden trail, I do feel that will be assuaged by the development of the new trail that will connect the Wildwood Trail down to the parking lot down below.

“What is true is that our expansion plans were indeed made with the understanding that a new trail would be created and paid for by us. … How trails are built and maintained is a Portland Parks decision and responsibility. Once the planning of alternative trail options began, it became clear that, given the topography of the land, there are very few viable options that are safe, environmentally friendly and sustainable for Parks’ maintenance/resources.” SW P A

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Commissioner Dan Saltzman: “OK, thank you.” 

Bloom: “That’s correct. Our commitment with Portland Parks was to build the new trail before we began construction and close down the old trail. So the public will never lose access from the Wildwood Trail to Kingston Avenue at any time.” 

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“The article [“City sends Japanese Garden back to drawing board,” April 2015 NW Examiner] also mentions the Wildwood Trail and suggests the Portland Japanese Garden and Portland Parks are reneging on the promise to ensure continued access to the Wildwood Trail. This is not true.

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“The references you give from the Aug. 28, 2014, testimony are in the context of the information that we had at that time. Since that time, the context has changed, given the decision of Portland Parks that the alternatives are not acceptable options. Our understanding when we began this project was that the existing trail link would be replaced. We were and remain absolutely ready to pay to make that happen. We stand behind [statements made to City Council last August], but ultimately it is not our decision.”

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Not-so-small bites A roundup of new and impending restaurant openings in Northwest Portland BY MICHAEL C. ZUSMAN

New or coming soon Every spring the cycle begins anew with the emergence of nettles, fiddleheads, rhubarb, asparagus … and the annual crop of new restaurants that inevitably open this time of year. Every owner hopes theirs will become the next hot destination or, short of that, do well enough to afford a decent living for staff and management. Such is the optimistic world of the restaurateur, enhanced in midspring by longer, warmer days that prod Portlanders out from their gloomy season hibernation. As usual, Northwest Portland is not at the cutting edge of 2015’s spring fling of restaurant openings. That distinction would belong to Northeast Fremont Street and the Central Eastside Industrial District, which is looking increasingly less industrial these days and boasts the opening of the ramen-and-more shop, Noraneko (little sister to nearby Biwa), and Plaza del Toro, the event space and, I’ll guess, brunch spotto-be from John Gorham (Toro Bravo and the Tasty restaurants). In late summer, expect to see the debut effort from former Le Pigeon sous chef and Little Bird chef, Erik Van Kley. Even if Northwest is not the “it” place to open a restaurant, neighbors will nevertheless have their chance this spring to gauge potential new favorites.

Bellino Trattoria Siciliana Bellino Trattoria Siciliana, in the old Fratelli space at 1230 NW Hoyt St., is already open. I poked my nose in a few days before opening to have a look, then walked in to try a few courses on opening night. Here’s what I can report: a beautifully redecorated room with ample lighting, reasonably comfortable furnishings and a menu that points to Sicily, the birthplace of owner and executive chef Francescano Inguaggiato. (If you drop by, ask Inguaggiato about his other career as a professional hoopster in Italy.) Since it was opening night, I left my reviewer hat at home. Sometimes you just want to eat and soak up the vibe. I recall an enjoyable octopus salad that paired chunks of the cephalopod with cubes of potato bound

fare. Personally, I’d rather see a few ably prepared veal dishes on the menu, though the opening night version was short and presumably will expand as they get their legs under them.

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together in a light dressing. Fritto misto was as one would expect: fried to golden items encasing different stuffings. We had a few other things I don’t recall, though I noticed that raisins figured in three different dishes on the compact opening menu. I’m not sure why. Inguaggiato seems to be making an extra effort to placate the special diets crowd with ample vegetarian (possibly vegan) and gluten-free

My only other observations were of the neighboring tables: one with two couples and their two infants who were enthusiastically practicing newly discovered vocalization skills as the old-enough-to-know-better parents drank wine and cooed at length, heedless of anyone else in the dining room; another hosting a pair of sylph-like young things who had marinated in their favorite expensive fragrance before arriving; and the third with a lovey-dovey fifty-something couple, the gent unironically sporting a half-size straw cowboy hat that he might have stolen from a 10-year-old. Note to Pearlites: this is why others aren’t kind to you. Continued on page 12

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Kung Pow

The one about-to-open Northwest restaurant I’m really excited about is called Kung Pow! If you drive by the corner of Northwest 21st and Glisan, you will notice the awning already in place. According to operator Henry Liu, whose family runs Shandong restaurant over on Northeast Broadway, Kung Pow’s fingers-crossed opening date is May 10. I’m jazzed that Kung Pow!’s menu will include spicy dishes from Sichuan and environs that can actually induce a sweat. When is the last time serious Sichuanese food was offered in Northwest Portland? After a bit of cajoling on my part, Liu arranged for me to try a few of Kung Pow’s intended menu items in an exclusive taste test for the NW Examiner, possibly a first for this publication. (Since Liu refused to bring me a bill and I refuse to take freebies, our compromise was my contribution to the gratuity fund for the hardworking servers at Shandong where the trial run was held). Liu went on like a proud papa about the not-so-spicy lightly battered fish balls

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that will emerge from the Kung Pow! kitchen with either a curry or sweet-hot sauce. As Liu reminded me, preparing the fish balls— grinding the tilapia-like swai fish, a type of Vietnamese catfish, mixing in the seasonings, forming the balls and creating a not-too-thinnot-to-thick coating—takes a lot of time and experience. The end result was worth it at our tasting.

And on top of the masochist chilihead list is the liberally spiced lamb bao bing, finely chopped and stir-fried lamb and dry red chilies served with mu shu pancake wrappers and hoisin sauce. Diners make their own fiery little packets and can modulate the heat a bit in doing so. One other dish of note is the zhen beng chicken wings that are dry-rubbed with a mixture including Sichuan

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ner called Keong Kee Kitchen after an initial stint at The Gypsy down the street. Lee had a good run at the Glisan Street location. My sense after first tastes is that Liu will do even better.

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will be a joint effort from local restaurant icon Cathy Whims, mixologist-abouttown Ryan Magarian and Kurt Huffman’s multifaceted restaurant management and finance organization, Chefstable. The location will be a storefront south of Northwest Everett on 12th Avenue, where a little bar no one ever visited called Jinx used to be. The concept is a bar offering cocktails together with several varieties of ham and items that go well with ham. After dithering for four months following the announcement of the project, the principals finally revealed a name, Hamlet, on April Fool’s Day. (My favorite names, Piglet and Hamster, were apparently rejected.) In a publicity release from

Chefstable fronted by OregonLive (the timing on information appearing on social media leaves little reason to doubt coordination between the O and Chefstable), a few additional details were released. Opening date will be May 5, with $30 reservations-only “preview dinners” May 1 and 2. According to the OregonLive blurb by Sam Bakall, the cocktails will come from a “curated bar” and all the ham selections “will be cut within view of the customer.” The one remaining question mark is how this is all supposed to work in the diminutive Hamlet space. In other words, good luck getting a seat if it turns out to be popular. Still, like most Portlanders, I like my cured pork products, so I’m anxious to see how this plays out.

Charlie's Deli Finally, I’ve been meaning to mention a lesser known, simple but impressive sandwich spot that’s been open in Northwest for about three months but has mostly flown under the food media radar. Neighbors: Meet Charlie’s Deli. Charlie’s is run by namesake Charlie Mattouk, a recent East Coast transplant, and his partner, Ali Matos. They couldn’t be nicer. But, to be blunt about it, Charlie’s opened in a dicey location on Northwest Fourth Avenue between Burnside and Couch. The storefront is just a few yards from downtown’s unofficially sanctioned homeless headquarters in an area where crime and substance abuse are uncomfortably in your face. The large space itself initially resembled an underdecorated shell, with a vintage cold case in front and a few big semicircular red booths—the kind you might have seen in a Vegas showroom circa 1975—lining one wall and part of another. Upgrades are already in place.

A dish created by Cathy Whims, chef and co-owner of Hamlet.

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What’s impressive about Charlie’s is best summarized in the tag line on the shop’s

Charlie’s opened in a dicey location on Northwest Fourth Avenue where homeless people habituate.

website:“Real Food. From Scratch. Every Day. With Love.”

lic mayo—are as tempting as anywhere in town. They take orders online and they deliver within the downtown and close-in Northwest neighborhoods.

I’ve only been in once, but every word of that slogan came through with the sandwiches we ordered and Did I mention that Matour interaction with Mat- touk and Matos are as nice as touk and Matos. They are can be? Keep this sleeper in smoking their own brisket, mind next time the urge for a prime rib and pork shoulder. sandwich strikes. n Breads come from Pearl Bakery. Combinations—such as the Prime Rib Philly Cheese with grilled onion, smoked provolone and smoked gar-  Comment on nwexaminer.com

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esaw's owner Cana Flug vows to find a nearby location and reopen by the end of summer in response to her landlord’s decision to not renew her lease after May 29. She also intends to keep the name, which goes back to 1903 (although the original Besaw’s was on the opposite side of the street). C.E. John Co., a Vancouver, Wash., development company, is just as determined to keep the name as it looks for a new operator to take over the popular restaurant. C.E. John intends to redevelop the quarter block surrounding Besaw’s while keeping the restaurant structure intact. Four 19th century houses will be demolished within a year if things go as planned. “If it were up to us, we would stay,” said Flug, who bought the business in 2005. “This little corner of Portland has a lot of history for so many people. We’re trying to look on the bright side and work fast to stay in the

Cana Flug and waiter Sam Powell, who has worked for her at Besaw’s for eight years.

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 Community Awards The NW Examiner Community Awards moves to Pacific Northwest College of Art’s new building at 511 NW Broadway this year. The 21st annual Community Awards night is Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The public is invited to this free event, which will honor 12 individuals and organizations for notable public service. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Foot patrol training A training session for volunteers interested in serving on a new foot patrol in the Pearl District is Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m., at The O’Donnell Group, 1221 NW Everett St. Patrol members will walk the neighborhood in groups to deter crime and report problems. RSVP by May 6 to 503388-8484.

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writing workshops in hospitals, schools, homeless youth shelters, senior centers, low-income housing buildings, prisons, treatment facilities and social service agencies. For information, visit writearound.org.

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“John Phillip Sousa: The March King,” a presentation tracing Sousa’s career from a Marine Corps musician to an icon of music and theater, will be held Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 p.m., at 1737 NW 26th Ave. The speaker is Gordon Neal Herman. The cost is $7 for Friendly House members, $9 for non-members.

Rotary topics Portland Pearl Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7:25 a.m. in the Ecotrust Building, 721 NW Ninth Ave., second floor. The public is invited. A $10 charge includes breakfast. For information, contact Randy Vogt, vogt4me1@icloud. com or 503-228-9858. This month’s programs are:

Friends of Couch Playground, Harper’s Playground and the Metropolitan Learning Center 4th6th grade students will present an update on the replacing of the Couch playground equipment Tuesday, May 5: Rotary Friendship Exchange, May 26, 6-7:30 p.m., in the MLC Adina Flynn. Auditorium, 2033 NW Glisan St. May 12: “The Morning: A Foundation There will be opportunities to share ideas and plan to raise funds. for Your Day,” Cally Fruscello, certified holistic health coach.  May 19: “An Update on Bhutan and New Directions,” Taylor Stevenson. May 26: “Alternative Careers in Veterinary Medicine,” Greg Timmel.

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Journeys Art Festival The third annual Journeys Art Festival, an author’s showcase to benefit Sisters of the Road, will be held Thursday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., in the first Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave. The panel includes Renee Mitchell, Renault “Polo” Catalani, Emily Newberry and Alberto Moreno. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets. For information, visit sistersoftheroad.org.

An introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 and other word processing products will be presented Sunday, May 3, 2-4 p.m., at the Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234.

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Family Movie Night at Friendly House in the Pearl, 1542 NW 14th Ave., is Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. The movie has not yet been selected.

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Write Around Portland presents a reading and book signing of its 47th book, “Toward the Sound,” Friday, May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St. Books will be available for purchase ($12). Write Around Portland runs community-building

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Daniel H. Wilson, author of the New York Times bestselling “Robopocalypse,” “Robogenesis,” “Amped:,” “A Boy and His Bot” and “How to Survive a Robot Uprising,” will speak at Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St., Saturday, May 23, 3-4:30 p.m. Free tickets for seating will be available 30 minutes before the program.

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Friendly House will host a Speakeasy Party to celebrate its 85th anniversary Saturday, May 16, 7-10 p.m. at 1737 NW 26th Ave. The $30 admission charge includes cocktails from local distilleries, light fare inspired by 1930s party favorites, a silent auction, a raffle and live dance music by the “7-piece swing machine,” The Beacon Street Titans. 1930s attire is optional. Email meldridge@friendlyhouseinc. org for information about sponsoring, volunteering or other questions.

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PEARLANDIA

Elegant Manors once lined Southwest King Avenue BY DONALD R. NELSON

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n the Kings Heights neighborhood of Goose Hollow, there are many mansions. Some remain standing despite high-density infill beginning in the mid-20th century. In the early 1900s, the west side of Southwest King Avenue between Yamhill Street and Park Place had four stately homes of Portland business leaders and the widow of an early merchant. Only one of them remains. At the corner of King and Yamhill was the home of Adolphe and Sadie Wolfe, which was built in 1901. It was designed by architects William Whidden and Ion Lewis. Adolphe Wolfe was the vice president of the Lipman, Wolfe and Co. department store. Their house remained until the 1940s and was replaced by the Corsun Arms, a 44-unit apartment house known today as Park Lane Suites.

The Van Rensselaer house, south of Honeyman’s, was built in the late 1880s for Anna Jenkins Van Rensselaer. She was the widow of

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Above: Parking was not a problem when this 1908 postcard photo was taken. Donald R. Nelson collection Below right: The Wilcox Mansion is the only one of the four Southwest King Street houses still standing. Donald R.Nelson photo

an early 1850s Portland merchant, James Courtland Van Rensselaer. The Honeyman and Van Rensselaer dwellings were gone by the mid 1940s. In their place, the 12-story King Tower (now known as Celio Apartments) was completed in 1950.

“Festival of Color” acrylic on canvas, image size 8”x8”

The stone house south of Wolfe’s was the William and Jane C. Honeyman residence, which was also designed by Whidden and Lewis, completed in 1894. Honeyman was the vice president of Honeyman, DeHart and Co., a wholesale hardware business.

It was the first multistory apartment house to be built in Portland since the 1930s. At the south end of the block is Theodore B. and Nellie S. Wilcox residence, built in 1893. Whidden and Lewis designed their home as well. At the time of his death

in 1918, Wilcox was the Portland Flouring Mills Co. president and the Federal Milling Commissioner for the Pacific Northwest. The Wilcox Mansion was home to KWJJ radio for many years and currently is used for offices. n

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Mio Sushi celebrates 20 years by helping local groups Mio Sushi at 2271 NW Johnson St. will donate 20 percent of sales for the first 20 days of May to four local nonprofits. Customers of the restaurant will vote from a list of six organizations to determine the four beneficiaries. They are: Chapman Elementary School, Friendly House, Lift Urban Portland, Lincoln High School, Slabtown Community Festival and Oregon Women’s Prison Ministry. “This is our way of thanking all of our customers for their support and patronage,” said James Han, vice president of the Mio Sushi International. Since Sonny Kim and his wife, Joon,

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out his logic in a letter to Metro and Interim Zoo Director Teri Dresler.

Honoring people who have contributed to the neighborhoods of greater Northwest Portland the thing that keeps wild ele-

The answer is more exercise,

phants’ feet in form. Elephants in the wild may walk 10 or 20 miles a day as they forage, typically for shrubs, grass, leaves and twigs. While an elephant in captivity could theoretically pace around its enclosure nonstop to track up mileage, they tend not to move without a purpose, and in the wild that purpose is finding enough to eat.

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“The Oregon Zoo’s elephants have long been plagued with chronic arthritis and infection of their feet, which has often led to euthanasia. ... In his chapter on foot disorders in ‘The Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants,’ Dr. Murray E. Fowler, the world authority on zoo and wildlife medicine, noted that a study of 379 zoo elephants found that 50 percent were affected with foot disorders.

Doors open 6 p.m. Ceremony 7 p.m. 511 NW Broadway Oregon Zoo head elephant keeper Bob Lee told the Examiner that space isn’t a problem for captive elephants, and even when they have broader expanses to roam they tend to hang around in one spot.

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Sheila Panyam and Ruhika Prasad (with Lincoln Principal Peyton Chapman) receive National Center for Women & Information Technology awards in computing from Oregon and Southwest Washington chapter. Sheila excelled in Lincoln’s robotics program and wrote an algorithm for her computer course. Ruhika interned at Oregon Health Sciences University, where she analyzed a new set of chemotherapy drugs.

Theater students Jillian Briglia and Alex Denman Still are featured in the one-act play, “Sure Thing,” part of the collection of one-act plays called “All in the Timing,” by contemporary playwright, David Ives.

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The West Burnside façade of the remodeled Stadium Fred Meyer store was the subject of extensive debate before it was built, and it still is. Critics and project architects agree that presenting a more welcoming pedestrian environment was the goal. Photo by Wes Mahan "Fred Meyers", continued from page 1

the remodeling’s impact can now be measured. Although neighborhood representatives generally appreciated Fred Meyer’s willingness to accommodate their recommendations—while simultaneously addressing sometimes conflicting advice from the city—not all of their advice was enacted. NWDA’s Steve Pinger, an architect, wanted the main entrance at a corner rather than mid-block.

“The proposed design does not capture the enormous urban design opportunity present at this site,” he said. City design guidelines call for main entrances to retail buildings to be near corners. “The proposed design has only one main entrance on West Burnside, and it is located ... mid-block, closer to the Northwest 20th Place intersection,”

said Pinger, who felt the 20th Avenue corner should have had the primary entrance due to its proximity to the stadium and adjacent redevelopment. Pinger also criticized the “semi-sunken arcade at the 20th Avenue intersection” that creates retail spaces with low ceilings. OnPoint Community Credit Union and Papa Murphy’s lease those spaces. “The examples of this sort of building frontage and pedestrian environment have been consistently unsuccessful,” he said. Jerry Powell, speaking for GHFL, said, “Goose Hollow’s concern is the substantial foot traffic that Freddy’s generates from that Southeast direction … and the fact that a lot of that foot traffic consists of elderly and otherwise compromised pedestrians. “Even that moderate slope [westward on West Burnside to the main entrance] is a lot for many of the folks one regularly sees at 20th and Burnside,” he said. “I believe that the slope on Burnside will encourage use of the parking level entrance to the store.” No major building satisfies all of its customers and community members, just as some predictions miss the mark. The ongoing evaluation of intent versus outcome is the essence of good planning. But how much the company has learned so far is a mystery. Project architect Dick Spies, a neighborhood resident, failed to respond, and Fred Meyer spokesperson Melinda Merrill had only positive things to say. “I would be hard-pressed to come up with a regret,” said Merrill about the store’s interior or exterior. “The new store is a huge success.”n

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Most shoppers like the new Fred Meyer store Survey of local readers reveals positive reactions, though some think it’s too big BY ALLAN CLASSEN

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ost of the neighbors we talked to like the remodeled Stadium Fred Meyer store and consider it an improvement. About three out of four (17 of 23) could be classified as generally or fully pleased with the enlarged and modernized store. Of course, one should expect that a $30 million investment will make things better. People like the airy design, with big

windows and high ceilings. They like the upgraded produce section, which is not coincidentally the first department to be seen whether entering from the official front entry on West Burnside, the side entrance on Northwest 20th Place or from the underground parking level. “I love the new Fred Meyer store,” said Wendy Chung, who lives within walking distance of the store. “It’s a nice upgrade. I am especially impressed with the extras, such as the growler/wine station and sandwich bar and the sushi-go-round. I understand they’re putting in a test kitchen for cooking classes too.”

Some say the Fred Meyer store has gone to the dogs—our photographer saw four dogs during her photo shoot—but that pattern was well established long before the remodel.  Photo by Julie Keefe

“I love the new Fred Meyer,” echoed Goose Hollow resident Tina Wyszynski. “The expanded produce section is easy to shop and visually pleasing. The floral department is much improved and has a much greater offering of cut flowers, plants and seasonal starts.”  Before complet-

Samples of fresh-baked bread offered with a smile. Photo by Wes Mahan

ing her paean, she raved about the deli, wine steward, bar and the growler station plus the cheese, nutrition, bulk, meat and seafood, and bakery departments. “I like it much better,” said Northwest Uphsur resident Carmen Davis. “I also appreciate the printed menus of where everything is.” Davis also likes the escalator for shopping carts.

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The one thing growing from 62,000 to 103,000 square feet could not accomplish was a sense of compactness. Some prefer their supermarkets

not supersized. “It’s BIG,” said Southwest Madison resident Jerry Powell. “Bring your walking shoes,” said Mike Wisnoski, who lives on Northwest 29th Avenue. “It is too big a store for me,” said Elaine Tanzer, co-owner of Elephant’s Deli, noting that she visits less often now. “The place is massive,” said Northwest Everett resident Emma Pelett. “They have everything, but shopping there takes forever.” “I don’t like mega-stores,” said Continued on page 22

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been back.” For every shopper who has not returned, there are apparently several more who have. Sales volumes have risen, though the company won’t say how much. “Our sales are strong,” said corporate spokesperson Melinda Merrill. “We’re seeing strong increases every week.” “We seem to visit Fred Meyer more often now,” said Northwest 12th Avenue resident Bruce Levy, “usually twice a week versus once a week before.” Three other respondents indicated they shop more often or buy more now, while most say their shopping patterns haven’t changed.

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The old underground parking garage had 260 stalls, which were virtually never filled up at once. The garage now has only 159 stalls, and it’s not uncommon to see drivers circle through without finding space available. Wine demonstration specialist Susan MacLoves pours a drink for customer Peter Von Irle. Julie Keefe photo "fred Meyer shoppers", continued from page 21

Arlington Heights resident Hilary Mackenzie. “The smaller footprint meant you could be in and out much faster,” said Peter Stark, a Hillside resident. “It’s one of the reasons we dread Costco— it’s just too big. Bigger isn’t always

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oriented. I couldn’t picture what the old place was like and how it fit into this huge cavernous space. “All I wanted was to buy some fancy crackers … and it seemed like I walked 2 miles and still couldn’t find what I was looking for. By the time I got to the cash register, I was feeling like ‘Let me outta here.’ I’ve never

The reduction in parking capacity was a gamble the company took because it was confident many, if not most, of its patrons would arrive on foot in this densely populated area. Some criticized the company for increasing interior space 66 percent while cutting off-street parking (from 289, including a surface lot, to 188) by 35 percent. So far, it seems to be working. “Parking is borderline OK,” said

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not perform well even before we took it out.”

“Normally, I walk, and someone who works there told me that a good percentage of their customers arrive without cars,” said Chung, affirming that parking supply seems sufficient.

Another category some respondents feel has been slighted is clothing. The new Fred Meyer emphasizes athletic gear with Blazers and Timbers logos, but is shy on everyday wear.

“I think [it has enough parking], but we won’t know until it’s reached its full customer potential,” said Stark. “The checkout lines seem short, which tells me they expect more customers over time. My guess is we will eventually find there isn’t enough parking.”

Kevin Mullane, a Northwest Glisan resident, would like to see “more affordable and larger variety in the clothing department.”

Great service

Many sources called out the extraordinary customer service that accompanied the remodeling. “You can’t walk down an aisle in any department without a staff member asking if they can help you or answer any questions,” said Wyszynski. “They seem to have done a lot of staff education,” said Davis. “There are many more employees, and they are consistently helpful and friendly!” “The staff seems to be more friendly and helpful in helping me find the specific items I am looking for,” said Northwest 30th Avenue resi-

Northwest Savier resident Steve Pinger misses the public piano, a feature of a remodel in the 1980s that attracted an interesting array of volunteer performers.

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“Without a doubt, the visual from Burnside is much better and now makes many other spots truly show how rough they are,” said Craig Purdy of Northwest Pettygrove. “The Burnside entrance feels quite grand and ‘civilized’ with its wider sidewalk,” said Levy. “It has succeeded in making a small stretch of West Burnside a lot more

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dent Wayne Wirta. “The employees’ treatment of customers is superb,” said Wright.

What’s missing?

While the additional products and departments in the new store are obvious, some notice what’s not there. Greg Capshaw of Northwest Johnson Street is disappointed in the loss of the electronics department and the limited hardware and clothing sections. “I would have preferred that they keep the electronics department,” said Powell, in a common refrain. “I miss the audio/visual department,” said Stark. “I used to bring my kids to Fred Meyer and we’d buy a movie, video game or the latest CD. The kids always wanted to go with me to the store for that reason.  We actually purchased more gaming gear at Fred Meyer than at GameStop.” “Electronics is a dying business,” said Fred Meyer’s Merrill. “Customers don’t buy CDs and DVDS; they stream live or purchase them through iTunes or whatever download service they use. “An electronics department was not the right fit for this store. It did

palatable,” said Mullane. “The widened sidewalk and storefronts were sorely needed. The overlooking balconies and flower shop frontage are a leap up from the rent-a-movie joint.”  “It may have even had a positive effect on Burnside traffic due to the improved bus stop locations and the wider, more efficient sidewalks,” said Powell. “The clean new retail spaces have great curb appeal architecturally and are well lit,” said Leslie Hutchinson, who lives near the store.

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“My general opinion is that even though it’s cleaned up that block of Burnside, the street presence reinforces a fast food/chain store aesthetic with little for pedestrians,” said Northwest District resident Paul Golden. “Having another Starbucks, Papa Murphy’s and a bank seems like a bit of a letdown.”  “The Burnside side looks and feel much more attractive,” said Northwest Thurman resident Reinier Warschauer. “I think it is a better presence on Burnside, which is still a street that needs a lot of help,” said Michael Mehaffy, who lives on Southwest Vista Avenue. “It has activated West Burnside to feel more like a main street for both pedestrians and vehicles,” said Pelett. “It is becoming a destination itself.”n   Comment on nwexaminer.com

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New Businesses Garden Bar 2 135 NW Broadway 971-544-2222 gardenbarpdx.com

Conserva 1720 NW Lovejoy St, #107 503-830-7086 conservapdx.com Manuel and Leslie Recio, who met while attending the University of Seville in Spain, have launched a specialty food shop focusing on products from Spain and France. It’s named Conserva, Spanish for preserve. Their



SCRAP PDX 1736 SW Alder St. 503-294-0769 scrappdx.org SCRAP PDX, a non-profit devoted to inspiring creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior, recently moved from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The inventory

the end of the year. Hours are MondaySaturday, 10: 30am - 4pm. is comprised of donated, household, office and party supplies. The company was founded in 1988 by a group of teachers who wanted to find a use for leftover classroom materials. There are now five satellite locations across the country, plus summer camps and educational opportunities for all ages. A grand opening on Southwest Alder will be held Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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The Gypsy and adjacent properties at Northwest 21st and Irving will be redeveloped by a partnership that includes Rob Gurganus, whose family has owned the property since the 1980s. A four-story mixed-use building will fill the 175x100-foot parcel.

Matthew C. Freitas will open the Peddler and Pen Tavern at 2327 NW Kearney St., the previous site of Huckleberry Pub. Cha Taqueria at 305 NW 21st Ave. was renamed Cha! Cha! Cha! in March. The restaurant, one of 10 Portland eateries operated by Javier Hurtado, added a deli and margarita bar as part of the new format. Developer John Carroll plans to build a 14-story apartment building at Northwest 11th and Hoyt streets, the longtime home of Jim Stevens Autobody. It will have mechanical underground parking.

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last business was Viridian Farms near Dayton, where they grew “heirloom and European produce … for creative chefs. Most of their products come from small producers, for instance, raspberry Champagne cookies from a family business founded in 1780. The inventory includes hams from Spain hanging on a rack; canned tuna cheeks, octopus and mussels; wine; jams and chocolates.

Christopher Handford and Ana Chaud have opened a second Garden Bar in the former Chez Joly. Customers can create their own salads choosing from six kinds of greens and toppings including carrots, Brussels sprouts, roasted chickpeas, bacon, salami, chicken and beef. There are also ready-made salads and soup. Local beers and wines will be available soon. The goal is to provide healthy and, when possible, locally sourced items. At noon, the line of customers often snakes out the door and down the sidewalk. The pair plans to have five locations by

WeWork, a New York-based provider of co-working space, has leased the entire U.S. Custom House at 220 NW Eighth Ave.

The Portland Development Commission is selling an irregularly shaped parcel at Northwest Northrup and Ninth to Williams/Dame & Associates, who plan to build a ninestory office building.

Cup of Hope, a fundraiser for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, will auction creative mugs designed by local artists at Coffee Time, 712 NW 21st Ave., this month. For information, visit thecupofhopeproject.org.

Dapper Frog has closed its 915 NW Davis St. location.

Pacific Northwest College of Art will move its 3-D Fabrication Labs, the MFA in Visual Studies program and student studios to three floors of leased space at 321 NW Glisan St. Larry Olson has purchased Le Cookie Monkey 1902 NW 24th Ave. from Amber Darrington.

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Kung Pow! 500 NW 21st Ave. 503-208-2173 kungpowpdx.com Henry Liu and Vo Chien are transforming the former Blue Olive into Kung Pow!, where they plan to serve Sichuan-style dishes with plenty of spice. “Kung Pow! is not your traditional Chinese restaurant. It is for the adventurous,” said Liu. XLB Soup-Infused Dumpling and Fish Ball Noodle Soup will be specialties. Liu is also the owner/chef at Shandong in Northeast Portland, and Chien manages Jin Wah Restaurant in Beaverton.

MÜV Training 1932 W. Burnside St. 503-444-9954 muvtraining.com Lyle Gadin and his partners created MÜV Training to help customers move better, whether climbing stairs, cycling or improving balance. The

program combines barre, strength, cycling and yoga in a small studio, while borrowing techniques used by elite athletes. Classes are offered, and each customer gets a health assessment before selecting an individualize program. The regular price is $179 a month, but an introductory rate of $99 is available now.

Lane Gallery 2412 NW Raleigh St. 503-232-3526 lanegallerypdx.com Gila Lane moved her art gallery from Southeast Clinton Street to Northwest Raleigh just in time for First Thursday in May. Lane, who studied art at the School of Visual Arts and the Art Students’ League in New York City and later became a professional photographer and painter, features her own works along with that of other artists. For the past 30 years, she has focused on portraits of celebrities. Other works at the gallery include photography, acrylic paints, watercolors and jewelry. A May 20 grand opening is planned.

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Join the Old Town Chinatown Tree Geeks: Save the Dates! The Old Town Chinatown neighborhood has committed to a Street Tree Inventory this summer! Why? Street trees are a public asset enhancing livability, increasing property values, and providing societal benefits such as cleaner air, cooler summer temperatures, safer streets and green infrastructure. Undertaking a street tree inventory is not only an investment in the current and future well-being of the trees, but in the community itself. What will it take? • • •

Volunteer at a 2014 Neighborhood Tree Inventory.

We need a team of 20 people, 10 of whom will be team leaders. The team leaders must be able to attend one training on Wednesday, June 10 OR Saturday, June 13, 2015 (half-day sessions). Collection dates for OTCT are Saturday, July 18 AND Saturday, August 22, 2015. This is a three date commitment. We will need two to four data entry volunteers. Data entry volunteers must attend one of these training dates: Tuesday, July 7 OR Thursday, August 20, 2015. Data entry dates for OTCT will be flexible. We need two on-call arborists with cell phones and bikes to assist on Saturday, July 18 AND Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Manuals will be provided if needed.

To learn more visit www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/43314. Email [email protected] to help Gloria Lee recruit and coordinate the event. Volunteering reduces stress, improves health and adds to our communities!

Community Policing Coffee Klatch

Public Alerts

Date: Monday, May 18, 2015 • Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Place: Simple Local Coffee, 115 SW Ash St. RSVP Requested: Contact Angela, 503 823-4211 [email protected] Liquor Licenses. Hospitality. Tavern Best Practices. Good Neighbor Agreements. Are there best practices for bars and taverns on how to build good relationships with the local community? What role does the community play when a business applies for a liquor license? What tools can we use to move forward in a way that supports business opportunities while building neighborhood livability? Come share your successes and challenges with your community peers. Join us for coffee and a casual conversation with local business representatives, neighbors, Portland Liquor License Coordinator Mike Boyer and Portland Liquor License Investigator Todd Engstrom.

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Date: Monday, May 11, 2015 • Time: 6:00 PM • RSVP: [email protected] Place: The O’Donnell Group Office, 1221 NW Everett St.

Sign-up to receive stories midmonth through our e-newsletter at www.nwnw.org. The site also includes recent news items and community events that don’t fit in the printed Neighborhood Activist. Questions? E-mail [email protected].

by Stan Penkin – Twelve Pearl District residents attended the first Foot Patrol training session in April. Ten additional residents signed up, but could not attend the first meeting. Join us in May, and please RSVP (above) due to limited space. Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells, from the City’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement, is leading the trainings and will help to organize the program. Interested in participating? Email [email protected].

Receive news and information on major service disruptions in the Portland-Vancouver area by signing up for Public Alerts. Find out more or sign up at www.publicalerts.org/signup.

Expose Yourself to Art Day Mayor Charlie Hales proclaims Thursday, May 7, 2015 as “Expose Yourself to Art Day” to honor long-time NW Portland resident & historian, Mike Ryerson. Learn more online at www.nwnw.org/ discussion/?p=1132.

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Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Linnton Community Center 10614 NW Saint Helens Rd. Join your neighbors in selecting the Linnton board members for the upcoming year. Questions? Email [email protected].

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Sylvan Fire Station 16 1715 SW Skyline Blvd. We need more SHNA Board Members! If you are interested in a position, please contact Gretchen Hollands at [email protected].

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2015 nortHWeSt diStrict annual Meeting: election of Board directorS & PreSident Date: Monday, May 18, 2015 • Time: 6:00 PM Place: LGS Hospital Auditorium, 1040 NW 22nd Ave. Active participation in your neighborhood association helps maintain our quality of life ... be it affordable housing, safe and clean streets, good air to breathe, historic preservation, improving transportation, promoting sustainable practices, celebrating our diversity, and much more!! Please plan to attend this annual meeting, hear what the candidates have to say about why they are running for election, and make your voice count as one of the many diverse voices that make up this great Northwest Portland neighborhood.

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 • Time: 11:30 AM Place: Portland Brewing, 2730 NW 31st St. RSVP: [email protected] Cost: $30 per person (Visit www.nwindustrial.org/donate to pay in advance.)

There are eight candidates declared for the ten positions open for the Board of Directors. The candidates are: Tyler Bullen, Wendy Chung, Roger Eddy, Karen Karlsson, Page Stockwell, Ron Walters, Bill Welch, and Wayne Wirta. There is one candidate for President: Gustavo Cruz.

Come to our annual meeting and help shape NW Industrial Neighborhood Association. Have lunch! Vote for new board members! Stay in touch with your neighbors! Voice your concerns! Hear about the possibilities of ‘green manufacturing’ in the NW Industrial Sanctuary and a report on this topic from PSU Masters students studying Urban and Regional Planning. Visit us online to learn the top 10 reason to become a member and join us today!

Balloting will close at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015.

Portland doWntoWn Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 • Time: 5:30 - 6:45 PM Place: Meals on Wheels Elm Court, 1032 SW Main St. Interested and eligible to run in the Board of Directors? Submit your bio by Friday, May 15, 2015 to [email protected].

To vote in this election – either at this meeting or as an absentee – you must be a member of NWDA as a resident, a property owner, or as a representative of a business or non-profit organization. The deadline for submitting a membership application is Noon, Wednesday May 13, 2015. Membership forms are available online at www.northwestdistrictassociation.org/?page_id=354 or at Neighbors West-Northwest, 2257 NW Raleigh, Portland, 97210. Absentee ballots are available at Neighbors West-Northwest between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2015 and Monday, May 18, 2015. Absentee ballots must be received at the office by 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2015. Absentee voting is permitted but proxies are not allowed. For more information contact Mark Sieber at 503 823-4212.

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Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association

Hillside Neighborhood Association

Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association

Pearl District Neighborhood Association

www.arlingtonheightspdx.org

www.hillsidena.org

Contact: Charlie Clark, 503 459-3610

www.pearldistrict.org

BOARD MEETING Mon., May 11th & June 8th, 6:00 pm Sylvan Fire Station 115 SW Skyline Blvd

BOARD MEETING Tues., Oct. 13th, 7:30 pm Hillside Community Center 653 NW Culpepper Terr

Linnton Neighborhood Association Forest Park Neighborhood Association www.forestparkneighbors.org BOARD MEETING Tues., May 19th, 7:00 pm Willis Community Center 360 NW Greenleaf

www.linnton.com ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & ELECTIONS Weds., May 6th, 7:00 pm Linnton Community Center, 10614 NW St. Helens Rd

Northwest District Association Goose Hollow Foothills League

BOARD MEETING Mon., May 4th & June 1st, 12:30 pm Forest Heights HOA Office 2033 NW Miller Rd Clean-up & Recycling Day Sat., May 9th, 10:00 am Forest Heights HOA Offices 2033 NW Miller Road

Northwest Industrial Neighborhood Association www.nwindustrial.org

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BOARD MEETING Thurs., May 14th & June 11th 6:00 pm PREM Group, 351 NW 12th Ave Meet the Board Weds., May 27th, 6:00 pm Irving Street Kitchen 701 NW 13th Ave Executive Committee Tues., May 6th & June 3rd, 9:00 am Urban Grind, 911 NW 14th Livability & Safety Committee Weds., May 6th & June 3rd, 5:30 pm Portland Center Stage 128 NW 11th Ave Planning & Transportation Comm. Tues., May 5th, 19th & June 2nd 6:00 pm PREM Group, 351 NW 12th Communications Committee Mon., May 26th, 6:00 pm LRS Architects 720 NW Davis, Ste 300

www.goosehollow.org NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING Thurs., May 21st, 7:00 pm Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St Planning & Zoning Committee Tues., May 5th & June 2nd, 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 1838 SW Jefferson P u b l i c S a f e t y, P a r k i n g , a n d Transportation Committee Tues., May 19th, 6:30 pm First United Methodist Church 1838 SW Jefferson Bylaws Committee Tues., May 27th, 7:00 pm The Legends Condominiums 1132 SW 19th Duty of Loyalty Committee Tues., May 12th & June 9th, 7:00 pm The Legends Condominiums 1132 SW 19th Ave

Neighbors West-Northwest Coalition

ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS Mon., May 18th, 6:00 pm Legacy Good Samaritan (LGS) Building 2 Auditorium, 1040 NW 22nd Ave BOARD MEETING Mon., May 18th, 7:30 pm LGS Auditorium, 1040 NW 22nd Ave Mon., June 15th, 6:00 pm (LGS) Northrup, 2282 NW Northrup Executive Committee Weds., May 6th & June 3rd, 8:00 am NWNW Office, 2257 NW Raleigh Air Quality Committee Mon., May 11th & June 8th, 7:00 pm Silver Cloud Inn, Breakfast Rm NW 24th Place & Vaughn St

Transportation Committee Meeting Weds., May 6th & June 3rd, 6:00 pm LGS, Wilcox A 2211 NW Marshall

BOARD MEETING Weds., May 13th & June 10th 5:30 pm LGS Northrup Building, 1st floor Conf Rm, 2282 NW Northrup Community Policing Coffee Klatch Weds., May 18th, 6:00 pm Simple Local Coffee 115 SW Ash Emergency Preparedness Work Group Weds., May 27th, 6:00 pm LGS Northrup Building, 1st floor Conf. Rm., 2282 NW Northrup

NINA MEETING Tues., June 9th, 7:00 am Holiday Inn Express 2333 NW Vaughn

Old Town Chinatown Community Association www.oldtownchinatown.org

Planning Committee Thurs., May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, June 4th & 11th, 8:00 am CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh Call to confirm, 503.823.4212 Public Safety & Livability Committee Tues., May 12th & June 9th, 6:00 pm LGS, Wilcox B, 2211 NW Marshall

www.nwnw.org

ANNUAL MEETING & ELECTIONS Weds., May 13th, 11:30 am Portland Brewing Company 2730 NW 31st Ave

2nd Saturday Clean-up Sat., May 9th & June 13th, 9:00 am Food Front Co-op 2375 NW Thurman 3rd Saturday Clean-up Sat., May 16th, 9:00 am Elephants Deli, 115 NW 22nd

Nob Hill Business Association [email protected] GENERAL MEETING Weds., May 20th, 8:30 am Holiday Inn Express 2333 NW Vaughn

Emergency Prep Committee Mon., May 11th & June 8th, 6:00 pm Ecotrust Bldg, 2nd Floor 907 NW Irving

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association www.portlanddowntownna.com

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTG Tues., May 26th, 5:30 pm BOARD MEETING Tues., May 26th, 7:00 pm Both meetings held at: Meals on Wheels Elm Court 1032 SW Main St

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MTG Weds., May 6th & June 3rd 11:30 am Central City Concern 232 NW 6th Ave BOARD MEETING Weds., May 13th & June 10th 11:30 am University of Oregon, Room 150 70 NW Couch

Land Use & Transport. Comm. Mon., May 18th, 5:30 pm 1900 Building, Room 2500 B 1900 SW 4th Public Safety Action Committee Weds., May 13th, 12:00 pm Portland Building, Room B 1120 SW 5th Ave

Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association

Art History and Culture Committee Weds., May 27th, 11:30 am Non Profit Center, 221 NW 2nd Ave, 2nd floor front conf room

www.sylvanhighlands.org

Business Committee Thurs., May 28th, 10:00 am Davis Street Tavern, 500 NW Davis Land Use Design & Rvw Committee Tues., May 19th, 11:30 am University of Oregon, Room 152 70 NW Couch Livability Committee Tues., May 19th, 3:30 pm Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 75 NW Couch St

MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTIONS Tues., May 12th. 7:00 pm BOARD MEETING Tues., May 12th & June 9th, 8:30 pm Both meetings held at: Sylvan Fire Station 1715 SW Skyline Blvd

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The Cottrell family donated three acres of wooded land along Northwest Skyline Boulevard to Forest Park. The family also donated eight adjoining acres to their former home to the University of Oregon School of Architecture.

Seth Hosmer, who has a chiropractic practice in the Pearl District, gives son Max, 6, a ride in his custom-built passenger compartment. Thomas Teal photo

Members of the Pearl Rotary tackled 10th Avenue at last month’s Polish the Pearl. Rotarians on duty included Dave Price (L-R), Nigel Peck, Tracy Vicario, Dave Brownell and Dough MacGregor.

Pearl Rotary Club honored Lincoln senior Samson Criscuolo, co-founder and co-editor of the Lincoln High School magazine, Beyond the Flock, as its April student of the month.

Sadie and Chris Lincoln, co-founders of Barre3 in the Pearl District, will speak at Pearl Rotary’s third annual Community Vision Awards Breakfast Tuesday, June 2, 7 a.m., in the Ecotrust Building, 721 NW Ninth Ave. Tickets ($10) are available at the door.

“All is quiet up on the hill,” reports Tom Saunders, who bought the Montague House in Willamette Heights from Google executive Kevin Rose last summer to prevent its demolition. “We rented it in August to a tenant who wants to renew his lease. My son Daniel gardens on the two spare lots. The [annual community] Easter egg hunt was bigger than I have ever seen.”

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