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Development at SE Morrison & 20th Resurfaces    Please design something that belongs on 20th and Morrison. That was the request of the Buckman Community Association six years ago when the developer presented his plans for the half block on the NW corner of SE Morrison and 20th. Now it seems developers have done just that. The newly-desig... [Read full story]
St. Andrews Opens Doors to Community The venerable chapel inside the St. Andrews Care Center is an eventful place. At noon on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Susan Danielski rings the bell topping St. Andrews to herald a mass presided over by a priest from the nearby Ascension Church. All who care to attend are welcome at ... [Read full story]
SE Updates January 2012 Green Castle appeals City L.U. denial At the hearing, the applicant said that the area is “mixed-use,” and the commercial use he proposed to install was better than what had been there before, so it should be allowed. He cited the local neighborhood plan in support of his p... [Read full story]
Feature Stories
History of the Arleta Library The Arleta Library circa 1960 The old Arleta Library at SE 64th and Holgate (now called the Wikman Building) is currently considered surplus property by Multnomah County. The following comments were sent regarding the future of the property. Photos are from the collection of the Multnomah County Library. I am a resident of the South Tabor neighborhood writing in support of a plan that will return the Wikman Building – Arleta Carnegie Library to a use that will benefit Southeast Portland neighbors. The neighborhood grange proposal put forward by ROSE seems appropriate given the history of the building i... [Read full story]
Community News
Community News January 2012 Family Medicine at Richmond wins honor By Jean Baker The OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond (FMR) clinic at SE Division and Cesar Chavez Blvd. has just earned an important distinction as a Level 3 Patient- Centered Primary Care Home (the highest level). This recognition, by the Oregon... [Read full story]
Feature Stories
Franklin teacher travels to Costa Rica Valerie Mule /Sandra Childs /Lydia /Susan Tate/ Chris Mihealsick/Fernando Perrez Corrales at Finca Los Laureles Franklin High School teacher Sandra Childs, was one of 26 educators in the United States selected to travel to Costa Rica in November through the Toyota International Teacher Program. The program provides educators an international learning experience to help them inspire their own students to become involved in environmental, cultural and world studies. The trip began in Texas where the group toured a Toyota plant. “This is a situation where the ideal versus the real,” Childs said. “Cars and manufacturing are a part of the environmental problems, yet Toyota is... [Read full story]
Opinion
Letters to the Editor January 2012 I would like to thank Greg Mouilliet for writing and expressing his concerns about the proposed Buckman Historic District. He is concerned about maintaining the historic resource in his home, and I completely agree that the Historic Design Review fees as they currently stand in the City of Por... [Read full story]
Restaurant Reviews
Rain or Shine Coffeehouse 5941 SE Division 503.946.8081 www.rainorshinepdx.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 7 pm Sat: 7 am to 7 pm Sun: 8 am to 4 pm Molly Boyl and Claire Teasdale have created a hub of good cheer at the Rain or Shine Coffeehouse across the street from Mt. Tabor Park. While taking cover recently at Rain or Shine during a heavy downpour, it felt surprisingly sunny inside. That’s not entirely due to the light-filled windows. Rain or Shine is simply a pleasant place to be - to eat and drink, meet friends, read or write, knit and chat. The gleaming hardwood floors and spacious min... [Read full story]
Montavilla Neighborhood
Neighborhood Notes Montavilla January 2012 Montavilla Patrick Collins There have been many new faces at the Montavilla Neighborhood Association’s monthly meetings lately, and next month there will be yet another: Alissa Keny- Guyer, who is serving out the remainder of Ben Cannon’s term as state representativ... [Read full story]
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