Volume 19
Number 5
November
2009
Changes in Laurelhurst Park and Firwood Lake
By Marilyn Harlin and Alice Knouff, Friends of Laurelhurst Park
As photographers, both professional and amateur, catch the
changing colors of leaves and skies,
As dog walkers watch their furry friends play in the Dog
Off Leash Area,
As runners sprint along the paths and up the stairs in prepa-
ration for a race or just to keep fit,
As mommies (and daddies too) in Baby Boot Camp stall
their charges and take their stretches,
As couples walk hand in hand, these and many other sub-
sets of park users stop to appreciate Laurelhurst Park.
People often ask questions and complement members of
Friends of Laurelhurst Park (FLP) on changes in the park.
While we ourselves are delighted to see the progress, it is
great to know that park users recognize our efforts. We
work with and give much credit to park staff Hillary Mau-
rer, Betsy Redfearn and Jeff Milkes for their enthusiasm and
expertise.
In 2009, the FLP work parties drew a diversity of volun-
teers, including longtime dedicated neighbors, and people
from Hands On Greater Portland, who come from through-
out the city (primarily an energetic, younger crowd). These
two groups have merged well and we accomplished much
together.
Jim Britt, Realtor
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503-708-6089 & 503-258-1101
jimbrittrealtor@gmail.comm
Laurelhurst resident with extensive exper-
tise in listing & sales of architecturally
interesting properties throughout Portland.
Visit my website or let me show you how.
Our projects included pulling invasive ivy, blackberry
and wild clematis. Particularly tenacious ivy has had to
be removed repeatedly. We also distributed mountains of
mulch, and a few stellar volunteers even helped dig ditch-
es to extend the irrigation. Various cultivars of Rhodo-
dendron were returned to Rhododendron Hill where the
originals had been killed by overgrown holly. Magnolia,
native vine maple, and trees from different countries give
... continued on page 3
November 24th, 2009
LNA Regular Membership Meeting
Agenda
Time: Tuesday, Nov 24th, 2009, 7 p.m.
Place: All Saints Church Parish Hall, 39th and Glisan
1. Meet and greet (food and beverages provided
2. Review and additions to the agenda
3. Approval of General Membership Meeting Minutes,
September 29th, 2009
4. Announcements/Introductions:
5. Community Policing Precinct Update – NRT Officer
6. LNA Committee Reports
7. Presentations
a. Laurelhurst Park: Firwood Lake dredging (update)
b. Update on the liquor application for 3390 NE Sandy
Blvd. (“Fat Jack’s Saloon”)
Next LNA Board Meeting:
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 2009, 7 p.m., Laurelhurst Club
Next LNA Regular Membership Meeting:
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010, 7 p.m., All Saints Cafeteria
 The Laurelhurst
Neighborhood Association
The newsletter is published every other month.
The deadline for submissions is the 15th
of the month prior to publication.
Contact Editor for information.
Articles published here are opinions of the
authors unless indicated as LNA’s official
statements.
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regards to the content of advertisements or the
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Newsletter Staff
Editor: Goudarz Eghtedari 503.235.6136
808 NE 39th Ave. Portland, OR. 97232
newsletter.editor@laurelhurstpdx.org
Creative Director: Allie Mount
Photos: Goudarz Eghtedari

LNA Board Officers

President – Eric Fruits
Vice President – Beth Zauner
Secretary – Jeanne Ferguson
Treasurer – Vacant
SEUL Rep – MJ Coe
NE QUAD REP – Elena MacPhee
NW QUAD REP – Lyle Howard
SE QUAD REP – Kelly Bocian
SW QUAD REP – Jim Edelson
General Neighborhood Representative:
Gary Naylor
LNA Committees
Arches: Jeff Soulages 503.731.8997
Cleanups: John Russ 503.231.5363
Coe Circle: Greg Klott 503.381.9553
Garage Sale: Catherine Benson 503.239.5038
John Russ 503.231.5363
Land Use: Gary Naylor 503.232.3398
Kids Club: Jessi Fleagane 503.432.8220
Parks: Marilyn Harlin 503.233.2555
Public Safety: Catherine Benson 503.239.5038
SOLE: Jill Punches punches1@msn.com
Transportation: Goudarz Eghtedari
503.235.6136
Trees: Lisa Adajian 503.233.8235
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Website: www.laurelhurstpdx.org
Webmaster: Justin Hawkwood
Conlon and Lewis Van Winkle pruning Forsythia.
See the story “Changes in Laurelhurst Park and Firwood Lake”
resources to potentially screen all adver-
From the Editor
tisements for their accuracy or credential
of the advertisers. No publisher would
Goudarz Eghtedari, Editor assume responsibility for the content
newsletter.editor@laurelhurstpdx.org
of advertisements in their publications.
My best greetings to you all, and Similarly LNA would expect readers to
heartfelt thanks to those who sent me utilize their own judgment in acting
messages of encouragement in this upon any solicitation that appears in this
new task with LNA! newsletter. We acknowledge that many
In this issue you will read articles professions require certain licensing
from many community members; credentials for their service in the state,
Laurelhurst Club, Friends of Trees, but we do not assume responsibility to
Friends of the Laurelhurst Park, Lau- ask for verification of those requirements.
relhurst grade school, The Neighbor- It only makes sense for the customer to
hood Emergency Teams (NET), and news make sure the contractor has the appro-
from our coalition SEUL. LNA news- priate license for the job.
letter is open for your contributions Finally as President Fruits writes in
on issues related to the community we his column: “Please consider advertis-
call home. I would also welcome pho- ing in this newsletter. Advertising helps
tos, drawings and graphic arts suitable cover our printing costs so the more
for publication in the newsletter. advertising we have, the more content
This month LNA was contacted we can have. As you know, the newslet-
by a community member who had ter is hand delivered to almost 1,800
concerns about one of our advertis- household and read by almost everyone
ers. I would like to emphasize here in the neighborhood.” As diversity of the
as is indicated in our publication info materials in this issue indicates, this is a
column that LNA does not have the community asset.

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 Changes ... (Continued)
the hill an arboretum atmosphere. Native undergrowth
such as salal and sword ferns now dominate the woodsy
floor. On the south side of the pond, heavy pruning and
mulching opened new vistas.
Parks arborists also removed eight invasive hollies, al-
lowing light to reach the shrubs below, and installed an
extensive irrigation system along the forest trail, so new
plantings can survive. Parks also added a much needed
gravel walkway at the base of the brick stairs, and up-
graded the trail along 33rd Ave. A memory bench was
Alexis Sanders delivering mulch to hillside.
installed on the south side of the pond. Look for a new map
of the Trees of Laurelhurst Park, created by the Geography
Department of PSU and usually posted in the kiosk by the
Ankeny Building. A recycling system has been initiated with
mixed success, as many users continue to place garbage in
containers meant for glass or bottles.
As for the problem of toxic algal blooms in Firwood Lake,
Parks has hired Cascade Designs to coordinate corrective
efforts. The expectation is that a vacuum unit will suck water
and sludge onto trucks on Pine Street. This should take place
spring of 2010 and be completed before summer. Liz Moor-
head, a planner in Parks Department is the Project Director.
She has incorporated all players in the operation. Once per-
mits are granted and bids signed, Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong
will communicate specifics to neighboring communities and
other park users. Look for Information and contact numbers
in the kiosk by the Ankeny Building. Details of the operation
are still being worked out, but the good news is that some-
thing will be done soon!
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 The Neighorhood is
Coming Back to the Lau-
relhurst Club
Come see what all the fuss is about
Rudy Lachenmeier <rudy@lerlaw.com>
In a past article, we talked about how the venerable
old Laurelhurst Club, which opened its doors in 1914 to the
neighborhood and quickly became the social center of the
area with orchestras, tennis courts, billiards tables, and that
ever popular dance floor, was attempting to reinvigorate itself
by once again reaching out to the neighborhood. Besides
our dance classes held on Monday nights, we invited the
neighborhood to a Spring Fling a year ago, and the Luau last
summer. We have invited many of our neighbors to join us
at one of our 17 couple’s dances to live music we have each
dance year. As a result we now have several more new dance
club members from the old neighborhood, but now it is time
to broaden our appeal.
Coming up next are three events designed to spe-
cifically include the neighborhood though feel free to invite
friends from anywhere. First we are having a Laurelhurst
neighborhood family holiday wassail sing along at the Laurel-
hurst Clubhouse at 3721 NE Ankeny on December 15th at
7:00. If there are any neighbors, children, or adults who have
special holiday songs ready to share, please contact Emily Jo
Jensen at 503-235-0387 or emjojensen@aol.com. The club-
house will be dressed in its holiday finery to add to the festive
mood. The more that participate, the merrier we will all be.
Next comes our New Year’s blow out. This is a fantas-
tic opportunity to put on the Ritz. This formal dance at the
club includes a dance lesson in either swing or waltz, a catered
buffet dinner with a salmon and meat entrée from which
to choose, live music until 12:30 am, a champagne toast
at midnight, and a whale of a lot of fun all for just $65.00
per couple. Spacing is limited, so talk to your friends and
neighbors about it, but then reserve your spot in advance by
mailing payment to the Laurelhurst Club-New Year’s party as
soon as possible as we are expecting to approach capacity. See
the flyer insert or our website www.thelaurelhurstclub.com for
details.
Then, beginning with the third Tuesday evening in
January, the 19th, Emily Jensen and Patti Lachenmeier are
hosting an unfinished projects evening for women. The idea
is that we all have unfinished projects from the quilted bed-
spread you started ten years ago to the art or photo project left
half done for years, to who knows what kinds of projects. This
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COE Circle Clean-Up
Lyle Howard <lmhoward@peoplepc.com>
Kudos to Greg Klott (Chairman/Coe Circle) and five
of his neighbors who reside around or near the traffic cir-
cle. A few Saturdays ago I drove past the Circle and saw
Greg and his team busily working at pruning overgrown
plants around the Joan of Arc statue, mowing the lawn,
and pruning unwanted limbs from under the Rhododen-
drons for beautification/safety and cleaning up the litter
and debris. I stopped to encourage them and was told
that the City D.O.T. Maintenance Department had ceased
doing any more maintenance due to lack of resources.
The water/sprinklers had been turned off. Only a possible
random mowing by the city would be available according
to manpower and funds.
I saw Greg recently. He says he and his fellow worker-
bee’s intend to do more work when they have the time
and can get together again. If you haven’t noticed, take
a quick look as you go past and say, “ Thanks Coe Circle
Neighbors”.
is an opportunity to get together with a bunch of other
fun women neighbors and laugh and joke and finish
those darn projects once and for all. We hope you will
all join Patti and Emily and help unite the Laurelhurst
Community in the process.
If you have other ideas about things you would
like to see happening at the Laurelhurst Club, or have
questions about any of the above, please see the flyer
inserted in this newsletter or visit our website at www.
thelaurelhurstclub.com and let us know what you
would like to see happening.
The Laurelhurst Club welcomes people
from all over the city and beyond, but we also wish
to become once more the center of the Laurelhurst
neighborhood. Please come join us and celebrate this
marvelous old club. Hope to see you dancing, Rudy
Lachenmeier, your Laurelhurst neighbor and cur-
rent President of the Laurelhurst Dance Club, “where
friends become dancers and dancers become friends”.
August 2009
LNA Board Meeting
Summary from minutes by Jeanne Ferguson
snakehollow@gmail.com
August 27, 2009 7PM
AGENDA
There were no introductions. The meeting was called to
order at 7:15PM.
Approval of Minutes – Jeanne Ferguson made a Motion
to Approve the Minutes of the Board Meeting of July 9, 2009.
Gary Naylor seconded the Motion. A vote was taken. The
vote was unanimous to approve the Minutes as submitted.
The Motion was adopted.
REPORTS
SEUL – MJ Coe, the LNA SEUL Representative had no
official report. Mr. Coe questioned why there was no substan-
tial guidance for the LNA from SEUL during the renaming
of 39th Avenue. Eric Fruits questioned why neighborhood
associations are circumvented sometimes and not at other
times. Mr. Fruits will extend an invitation to Anne Dufay, the
new Executive Director of SEUL, to attend the LNA General
Meeting on September 29, 2009, to discuss SEUL’s role in
advising neighborhood associations.
LIQUOR LICENSING: 3390 NE SANDY BOULE-
VARD
Gary Naylor gave a brief summary of background infor-
mation about this location, previous tenants, and the pro-
posed new tenant Fat Jack’s Saloon. Mr. Naylor had attended
a meeting on August 28, 2009, at the former SE Precinct to
discuss Liquor Licensing. Also in attendance were Mr. and
Mrs. Goss, the owners of the proposed Fat Jack’s Saloon,
Katherine Anderson, representing ONI in Crime Prevention,
representatives from the OLCC (Oregon Liquor Control
Commission), Officer Robert Pickett, and several neighbors.
The City of Portland has not yet made its recommenda-
tion. Ms. Anderson used the Good Neighbor Agreement as
a template in attempting to forge a good faith GNA between
LNA and Fat Jack’s. Mr. Naylor felt progress was being made
in certain areas but that neighborhood skepticism remains
about the location and the impact on the neighborhood. The
LNA will represent the neighborhood at the next meeting on
September 16, 2009.
Firwood Lake
Gary Naylor presented an update from the meeting at the
home of Marilyn Harlin August 20, 2009. Portland Parks &
Recreation (PP&R) and the consulting firm for the clean-up
were also in attendance. Mr. Naylor characterized the meet-
ing as “technical” with discussions about bidding, vacuuming
sediment, transporting sediment to trucks on Oak Street - not
in the Park - for ultimate disposal, and then aerating the lake
after the clean up. It is hoped that the work will commence
by April 2010 and be completed before the dry season. Jeff
Milkes (Zone Manager for PP&R) has been invited to speak
at the LNA General Membership Meeting on September 29,
2009 and to answer questions and concerns. Eric Fruits sug-
gested that the LNA consider a celebration for when all work
is complete and Firwood Lake is reopened.
100th Anniversary/Sunday Parkways/Portland Family
Symphony
Eric Fruits thanked Goudarz Egthedari, Jim Edelson,
and Gary Naylor for their hard work in making the weekend
celebration a complete success. Mr. Naylor shared photos of
several members volunteering at the event and the 100th An-
niversary Cake depicting the Laurelhurst Arches.
DISCUSSION/ACTION
Treasurer
Kristi Kasparek has submitted her resignation as Treasurer
of LNA. Eric Fruits will ask Goudarz Egthedari to advertise
the treasurer position in the September edition of the News-
letter. Lyle Howard said he would ask Shirley Howard if she
were willing to accept the treasurer position.
LNA 501(c)(3) Status
Eric Fruits said that according to a phone conversation he
had with SEUL he was told that LNA does not have 501(c)
(3) status. MJ Coe added he thinks LNA does have 501(c)(3)
status. Mr. Fruits said he thinks the LNA is registered with
the State of Oregon as a Non-Profit Corporation but not with
the Federal Government. At the next SEUL Board Meeting
Mr. Coe will inquire about the LNA status and if necessary,
what procedures are necessary to qualify. Mr. Fruits added
that if the LNA needs to file with the Federal Government, it
will be necessary to amend the By-Laws.
LNA General Meetings Presentation Policy
Eric Fruits said that when people or organizations want
to make political presentations at a LNA General Meeting the
Written Policy Statement now in effect will not be changed.
LNA Representation on Providence Medical Center
Standing Committee
Gary Naylor is the current LNA representative on the
Providence Medical Center
Standing Committee. Mr. Naylor agreed to continue as
the LNA representative.
LNA Garage Sale
As of the Board Meeting, no one has volunteered to chair
the Garage Sale for 2010. MJ Coe said there may be a chance
to store the Garage Sale Signs currently in the garage of
Catherine and Bruce Benson in the basement of SEUL. The
SEUL Board will have to make this determination. Jeanne
Ferguson will contact the Bensons to set up a time to measure
the signs and all the other equipment for storing the signs.
These measurements will be used to determine the amount
of space necessary for storage until the next chairman takes
over the Garage Sale. Gary Naylor offered his help too. Mrs.
Ferguson commented if no one volunteers to chair the Sale by
a certain date to be determined by the Board, that the Garage
Sale event be cancelled. Eric Fruits said there will be a notice
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 in the September Newsletter about the need for a new Garage
Sale Chairman. September 2009
LNA Website and Board Member Email
LNA General Meeting
Eric Fruits said he would invite Justin Hawkwood, the From un-approved minutes by Jeanne Ferguson
LNA Webmaster, to attend and address the Board about the
snakehollow@gmail.com
new website and Board Member Email at the LNA Board
Meeting on October 22, 2009.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 7PM
LNA Online Member List
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jeanne Ferguson shared a suggestion from a LNA mem-
Board Members present introduced themselves to the
ber to compile an email list of members so that the general
General Membership.
membership could easily be notified in case of an emergency
meeting or crime in the neighborhood. A discussion fol-
AGENDA
lowed and it was determined that there was already in place a
Approval of Minutes – Jeanne Ferguson made a Motion
method by hand delivery to each member’s home if there were
to Approve the Minutes of the General Meeting of May 26,
to be an emergency meeting.
2009. Marolyn Sabala seconded the Motion. A vote was
taken. The vote was unanimous to approve the Minutes as
LNA Fundraising
submitted. The Motion was adopted.
It was determined to follow the statement in the LNA
By-Laws concerning fundraising.
REPORTS
Treasurer
LNA General Meeting September 29, 2009
Kristi Kasparek, past Treasurer, submitted by email the
Agenda items for the meeting will include
Treasurer’s Report. A copy of this report is attached to and
-30 minutes allotted for the continuing discussion of
made part of these Minutes.
Liquor Licensing at 3390 NE Sandy Boulevard. Participants
hopefully will include Sherri Doss, applicant; Catherine An-
Garage Sale
derson, ONI Crime Prevention; NRT Officer(s).
Jeanne Ferguson announced that Catherine and Bruce
-30 minutes allotted for the continuing discussion on
Benson had retired after five years’ volunteering as Chairmen
Firwood Lake. Jeff Milkes from PP&R will attend to give
of the annual Laurelhurst Garage Sale. Mrs. Ferguson asked
updates.
the members present if anyone were interested in taking over
-Discussion about the future of the annual Laurelhurst
organizing the Garage Sale for 2010 and that if none of the
Garage Sale.
members present could assume the responsibility of the Ga-
-Discussion and/or update about the search for a new
rage Sale to inquire of their neighbors; and, if someone were
LNA Treasurer.
interested to contact Mrs. Ferguson. There can be no Garage
-Other items may be added.
Sale without a Chair.
Food and Beverages at LNA General Meetings
Centennial Celebration
Gary Naylor will continue to pick up pizza and drinks
Gary Naylor shared the success of Laurelhurst’s 100th
from Whole Foods.
Anniversary celebration in Laurelhurst Park in conjunction
with Sunday Parkways and the International Music Festival
Jeanne Ferguson made a Motion to Adjourn the meeting.
held on August 16, 2009. The highlight of the celebration
Gary Naylor seconded the Motion. A vote was taken. The
was a Laurelhurst Birthday Cake and Slide Presentation of the
vote was unanimous and the Meeting was adjourned.
history of Laurelhurst. Mr. Naylor shared some photos of the
occasion and thanked Goudarz Eghtedari and Jim Edelson
for all their help, as well as the assistance of several long-time
Laurelhurst residents.

LNA Website Upgrade

MJ Coe updated the Membership on the progress of the
new LNA website. It is still in formative stages moving old
information to the new site.

Neighborhood Response Team Officer

No one from the Police Department was present at the
Meeting so there was no report.

PRESENTATIONS
Olmsted Society

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 Shirley Howard shared information with the Membership
about the Olmsted Society Meeting to be held in Portland
next month. During October 23-25 the Society will be
conducting tours of parks suggested by Olmsted which was
subsequently laid out in the original plans of Portland City
Parks. For more information, please call Ms. Howard at
503.234.8176.
Laurelhurst Park – Firwood Lake Dredging – Park Hours
Park Hours
Jeff Milkes, South Services Manager for Portland Parks
and Recreation (PP&R), was present to discuss the progress
of the clean up of Firwood Lake and the hours which Lau-
relhurst Park is open to the public. Mr. Milkes informed
the Membership that Laurelhurst Park is the only park in
Portland which closes at 10:30PM. Other parks either close
at 10PM or Midnight. In order to facilitate ease of policing
the park by Portland Police Department and other security,
Mr. Milkes suggested changing the closing hours to fall in line
with other parks. There was lengthy discussion.
Shirley Howard made a Motion to close Laurelhurst Park
at 10PM. Marilyn Harlin seconded the Motion. A Vote was
taken. There were twenty (20) votes in favor and four (4) op-
posed. Those opposing were Jerry Gabay and the other three
declined to give their names. The Motion was adopted.
Mr. Milkes said ultimately this proposal will need ap-
proval by Commissioner Fish.
Goudarz Eghtedari made a Motion to Amend the Resolu-
tion as follows – that during the summertime the Park would
be closed at 10:30PM and would be closed at 10PM during
the remainder of the year. Jerry Gabay seconded the Motion
to Amend. A vote was taken. There were twenty-three (23)
votes in favor of the Motion to Amend. MJ Coe dissented.
The Motion was adopted.
Firwood Lake Dredging
Cascade Design has been retained as consultant on the
clean up. Its mission is to determine (1) what is wrong with
the Lake; (2) why the water is green; (3) what hazards are
presently associated with the Lake; (4) once a diagnosis is
made how the problems can be remedied; (5) date when the
Lake clean up can commence; and (6) how the work will be
carried out.
MJ Coe asked if the $1.2 million set aside in 2006 by the
City for the clean up had been accruing interest. Mr. Milkes
answered that the City Council retains the interest for alloca-
tion to other projects and will not be applied to the clean up.
Mr. Milkes said approximately $200K has already been
expended on work completed and for Cascade Design Con-
sultants. The preferred option of clean up is to bring in a
system of giant vacuums to take in the offending matter. Mr.
Milkes stated his mission is to reduce the impact on the Park
and surrounding neighborhood. Dump trucks for removal of
the Lake sediment would enter the Park on Oak Street. Tubes
would absorb the sediment which would then be emptied
onto the trucks for disposal. Proper permits for the work
have been obtained.
MJ Coe questioned whether there is anything toxic in
the sludge. Mr. Milkes said there is really no way of know-
ing what has been thrown into the Lake until it is dredged
and he was certain that the Lake is NOT an EPA cleanup.
Kelly Bocian wondered whether there is a system wide
problem in the parks. Mr. Milkes said he did not think
so. Lyle Howard added that contracts for bidding on the
project need to be let in a timely fashion at the beginning
of the new year. Mr. Howard also wondered if most of the
water could be removed before transferring the sludge to the
dump trucks to cut down on the weight and cost.
MJ Coe thanked everyone, especially Marilyn Har-
lin, and The Friends of Firwood Lake (FFL), who have
been working for many months on this project. Mr. Coe
noted that Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has been
responsive, open, and diligent since FFL began correspond-
ing with PP&R. Mr. Coe also cited the help of Director
of Parks Zari Santner and Commissioner Nick Fish. Mr.
Coe thanked Jeff Milkes for his constant support. Mr. Coe
ended his statement by saying that eight months ago it did
not look like the Lake would get cleaned up anytime soon
and now it might get cleaned up in less than a year. Mr.
Milkes agreed that the letters from FFL certainly had a posi-
tive effect.
Liquor License 3390 NE Sandy Boulevard (Fat Jack’s
Saloon)
Eric Fruits recognized Gary Naylor, Katherine Ander-
son, and Zack Kenny as speakers about the licensing before
the meeting was opened up to discussion by the general
membership.
Gary Naylor summarized LNA’s cooperation with ONI
Crime Prevention and nearby neighbors in drafting a Good
Neighbor Agreement (GNA) for previous tenants at this
address. Mr. Naylor said at the July LNA Board Meeting
Sherri Doss, one of the owners of the proposed Fat Jack’s
Saloon, and her attorney were present. At that meeting
there was some indication that it would not be in Fat Jack’s
interest to enter into a GNA. At a subsequent meeting to
discuss drafting of a GNA, withTracy Doss part owner of
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 Fat Jack’s in attendance, it was felt that perhaps there was the
possibility of negotiating a GNA. Mr. Naylor noted that al-
though invited, no licensee applicants were present at tonight’s
Laurelhurst School
meeting.
Winter Artisan Bazaar
Katherine Anderson reviewed the chain of events which
led up to tonight’s meeting. Ms. Anderson handed out copies Laurelhurst School PTA is sponsoring its Annual Winter
of a proposed draft GNA between Fat Jack’s Saloon (Owner), Artisan Bazaar school fundraiser at Laurelhurst School.
LNA, Katherine Anderson, Crime Prevention Center, ONI, The Bazaar takes place Sunday December 6, 2009 from 9
and three (3) neighbors who participated in the drafting of
am to 4 pm.
the document. Ms. Anderson added that Theresa Marchetti
from ONI had been extremely helpful in this process. Several
meetings had been held at the old SE Precinct building to This community building event supports local business
discuss the proposed GNA. and sustainability through use of recycled decorations
and supporting recycled goods’ businesses. The Bazaar is
Subsequently, in a letter date 9-20-2009, Chief of Police
organized by parents volunteering their time to create an
Rosanne M. Sizer, on behalf of The City of Portland, made an
unfavorable recommendation for the liquor license applica- incredible shopping experience that directly benefits the
tion. In her letter to Steve Pharo, Director OLCC, Chief school. The primary goal of this Laurelhurst PTA event
Sizer cited several alcohol-related problems at other licensed is to fund arts programs in the school that are not covered
premises operated by Tracy Doss. Katherine Anderson did not through the school district budget.
yet know the exact date for the OLCC hearing. Ms. Anderson
thinks it will be within a month or two. The OLCC meets
once a month. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to have
local artists coming together to support such a necessary
Lengthy discussion continued among Ms. Bridge, Mr. cause,” said Dawn Corliss, Principal of Laurelhurst School.
Kenney, Ms. Anderson, Mr. Naylor, Mr. Coe, and other mem- “With recent and looming budget cuts, fundraising has
bers present. Eric Fruits summarized by saying (1) LNA agrees
become a vital component to keeping our school run-
with Chief Sizer’s recommendation that the liquor license be
denied; (2) if the liquor license is not denied that LNA would ning.”
endorse the requirement that Fat Jack’s stick to the plan origi-
nally submitted to OLCC; and (3) Fat Jack’s agree to a GNA. Laurelhurst PTA is offering space to qualified and talented
MJ Coe made a Motion that the LNA support the unfavor- artists. A $50 entry fee will go directly to the school. In
able recommendation as stated by The City of Portland. The
addition, there will be live music, scrumptious food and
Motion was seconded by Marilyn Harlin.
beverages, charming decorations, family portraits, silent
Eric Fruits reminded those present that in order to vote, artisan auction, children’s art classes, an amazing raffle and
the box had to be checked on the Sign-In Sheet stating that shopping some of Portland’s premiere artisans.
the person is a member. Mr. Fruits asked if a person present is
not a member please not to vote.
If you are interested in supporting this local school please
Before the voting took place, Gary Naylor questioned contact Violet Craft at 1-503-999-4089 or email at violet
whether LNA also wanted to say as Chief Sizer had said that @violetcraft.com.
should the license be granted that there be a requirement the
establishment follow the business operation plan the licensees
submitted to OLCC.

Goudarz Egthedari proposed that LNA indicate we are

supporting the recommendation by Chief Sizer to not issue
the liquor license and then have the statement Chief Sizer
used that if that’s being approved we ask them to have a GNA.

Eric Fruits asked that the original Motion be reread.

Jeanne Ferguson reread Mr. Coe’s original Motion, Marilyn
Harlin’s Second to the Motion, and Marolyn Sabala’s Call for
the Question. Mr. Fruits asked all in favor to raise his/her
hand. There were 16 votes in favor. One vote in opposition.
Marolyn Sabala opposed because she thought the Motion
should have been amended. The motion was adopted. Eric
Fruits adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:15PM.

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 In Partnership with FRIENDS OF TREES

Join the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Tree Planting!

Every year the Laurelhurst neighborhood losses an increasing number of its

grand old trees due to disease, old age, or poor pruning practices. Help insure the
unique character of our neighborhood by participating in our annual tree plant-
ing event and by planting trees in your parking strip and/or yard this winter. The
trees we plant today will make the grand canopy of tomorrow.

Why get a tree? What will I get?

• Trees contribute to neighborhood livability.
They reduce city noise and glare. They also calm and
slow traffic.
• Trees help reduce greenhouse gas concentra-
tions by removing carbon dioxide from the atmo-
sphere.
• Trees reduce the energy needed to heat and
cool our homes by 15-35%.
• Houses on tree-lined streets command prices
that are up to 20% higher than houses in neighbor-
hoods without trees.
You will get a city-approved tree for your planting
strip for as little as $75 per tree! All participants are
asked to help plant trees on planting day, but can also
volunteer in some other capacity instead. Trees will
be between 1.25 and 2 inches in diameter and 6 to 14
feet tall.
On planting day, trained volunteers will assist with
hole digging and tree planting. Additionally, you will
be supplied with stakes, ties, and labels, as well as
follow-up monitoring of your tree.
The tree planting will take place on Saturday, January
23th, 2010.

• Friends of Trees prices are usually 80% less
expensive than those of a contractor planting equal
sized trees.
Please fill out an interest form if you are interested
in our program. Online submissions are preferred
and can be filled out at www.friendsoftrees.org. Oth-
erwise complete the form below and mail to the Lau-
relhurst Tree Committee. The deadline for Interest
Forms is November 23rd. Indicating your interest
does not obligate you to purchase a tree.

If you are interested in our Neighborhood Tree Plant-

ing Program please sign up by November 23rd.
It does not obligate you to purchase a tree.
Online submissions are preferred.
Go to www.friendsoftrees.org.

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 Some Information
From SEUL
Portland Plan Community workshops
Presented by Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Your Voice Counts!
Starting November 17, the Bureau of Planning and Sus-
tainability will be hosting six community workshops to
discuss ideas around the Portland Plan. The Portland
Plan will be our city’s strategic plan for the next 25
years, ensuring that Portland is a thriving and sustainable
city and our people are prosperous, healthy and educated.
Residents are invited to these workshops to work together
with the city and their neighbors to discuss challenges,
define priorities and guide investments for the future.
You are welcome to attend any and all of the upcoming
workshops, here are two that are located in Southeast.
November 19 6:30-9 PM
David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Avenue
December 5, 10 AM-12:30 PM
Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Avenue
For more information about the Portland Plan and the
workshops, please contact Marty Stockton at Marty.
Stockton@ci.portland.or.us or 503 823-2041, or visit the
Portland Plan website at http://www.portlandonline.com/
portlandplan.
Take Your Best Shot Southeast!
And send it to us.
Contest starts September 30 Southeast Uplift launches
its 2010 photo contest dubbed Take Your Best Shot
Southeast. This photo contest aims photographers at
SE Uplift’s twenty neighborhoods to capture Portland’s
unique community spirit in action. This contest is open
to everyone who works, lives and plays in the SE Uplift
coalition area.
What makes a photograph a SE Uplift winner? Techni-
cal quality, clarity and composition are all important,
but the ability to capture the essence of neighborhood
spirit in a single click is what we are really looking for.
The photographs must have been taken within the
coalition boundaries and should depict neighborhood
history, culture, recreation, human interest and/or com-
munity. Photographs must have been taken within the
last 10 years.
For complete rules and contest guidelines visit our web-
site at www.southeastuplift.org

REAL SECURITY
FOR REAL PEOPLE
Alarm Response in less than 10 minutes for
Laurelhurst by armed officers, trained to
protect you and your family.

24 hour patrol of YOUR neighborhood.

Vacation Services for a worry-free trip:

perimeter checks, paper & mail, garbage.

Call (503)863-0860 for more

information.

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NETworking
Be Prepared
Ed Rentz edrentz@comcast.net
There has been much said about being prepared for
an emergency. In what I call the Triangle of Survival,
we teach to 1) Make a Plan, 2) Make a Kit and 3) Get
Trained.
Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are local
and small, some are large and cover a wide area. Even
a small house fire is a disaster to those who live there.
Waking up in a house full of smoke or severe shak-
ing is not a good time to think about making a plan.
Have two ways out of every room. This may include
a window. If you live in a two story house – get an
emergency escape ladder. There are different kinds and
they fit under the bed. Practice using it. Have a family
meeting place outside and across the street.
Making a kit for 72 Hours (3 days) will help your
family survive until outside help arrives. Include Food
and Water. See column from last May.
The most important part of the Triangle is to “Get
Trained”. The actual threat is not nearly as important
as the level of preparation. The more prepared you are
the less fear you will experience.
Training can take many channels. Learn First Aid and
CPR. Red Cross has many classes. www.redcross-pdx.
org 503-284-1234. Know how to operate a fire ex-
tinguisher. Think PASS. Pull the pin, Aim at the base
of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep back and forth..
Practice getting out of the house using emergency
ladders.
Training should be an ongoing thing. Police, Fire and
other emergency responders drill constantly so when
an event happens they respond and don’t have to think
about it. If you have to stop and think it through, you
will not have time to survive.
The Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NET) program
offers training in disaster awareness, utility control,
fire suppression, disaster medicine, light search and
rescue and team response & disaster psychology. They
have classes in the Fall, Winter and Spring. To reg-
ister go to www.portlandonline.com/oem Community
resources - Nets/calendar. Go to January 2010 Calendar.
Select option to register.
If you miss the dates, call 503-823-4421 for information
on the next class.
Garage Sale Coordina-
tor Needed
In 1985 the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association created
a committee to work on the preservation of the seven sand-
stone Laurelhurst Arches and established a special account,
the Arches Fund, for ongoing maintenance and eventual
restoration of the arches to their historic condition. Out of
this came the present Arches and Garage sale committees.
The annual LNA Garage Sale profit, with a required fee
paid by each participant, goes directly into the Arches Fund.
The Garage Sale has been a Laurelhurst neighborhood event
for over twenty years and draws big crowds of eager bar-
gain hunters from throughout the area. 2010 will be the
25th year for the Garage Sale. Widespread neighborhood
participation now generates around $3000 each year for the
Arches Fund. It has become a very important example of
our neighborhood coming together to invest in the care of a
neighborhood symbol.
The Garage Sale is held in June on the Saturday of Father’s
Day weekend. Organization typically starts about March
1st. The main responsibilities are: contact media outlets
to publicize the sale; author a sign-up form in the LNA
Newsletter; distribute and collect the forms and fees from
participating households; communicate with participating
households about the details of the sale; prepare and distrib-
ute the Garage Sale Map; store and distribute the signs and
banners; coordinate day of sale activities.
After five years chairing the Garage Sale Committee and
organizing the garage sale, Catherine and Bruce Benson
have retired. The LNA Board and the entire Laurelhurst
neighborhood thanks them for the donation of their time
and energy for successful garage sales. Now your neighbor-
hood needs someone new to volunteer for this very impor-
tant task. IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER FOR ORGANIZ-
ING THE GARAGE SALE PLEASE CONTACT LNA
PRESIDENT ERIC FRUITS AT eric.fruits@gmail.com or
503.231.1256. Although retired, Catherine and Bruce can
readily answer questions about the Garage Sale and act as
advisors to the new volunteer(s).
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 President’s Firwood Lake—known to some as the Laurelhurst
Perspective pond—is moving forward on clean up. Marilyn Harlin
and The Friends of Firwood Lake have worked tirelessly
Eric Fruits, LNA President on this project Portland Parks & Recreation has been es-
eric.fruits@gmail.com pecially responsive to the Friend’s efforts on the clean up.
It has been a busy, busy couple of months. School The general membership voted that Laurelhurst Park
has swung into full gear along with all the extracurricular should close at 10:30 pm during the summer and at
activities that come along with it. Swine flu swept has 10:00 pm during the rest of the year. Commissioner Fish
swept through the house. Leaf raking season is in full will consider the recommendation.
swing. Let’s see, anything else … Oh,
yes! The Fruits family welcomed our The new owner of the location
newest edition, Leo, who was born formerly known as Pancho’s and La
on October 16, and weighed in at 8 Laurelhurst Neighborhood
Fortuna (3390 NE Sandy Blvd.), has
pounds, 1 ounce. Mom and baby are Association Newsletter is in applied for a liquor license to open a
doing great. Now, on to the neighbor- need of a advertising western-themed nightclub called Fat
hood news. coordinator! Jack’s Saloon. The Portland Police Bu-
Please contact Goudarz Eghtedari reau submitted a letter to the Oregon
We are in urgent need of a Garage for information about Liquor Control Commission with an
Sale chair. After many years of success- the job description unfavorable recommendation regard-
fully chairing the Laurelhurst Garage ing a liquor license for Fat Jack’s. The
Sale, the Benson family is taking a well- Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association
earned retirement from the position. voted to support the Portland Police Bureau’s unfavorable
The Garage Sales is one of the few events that brings the recommendation. Both the Hollywood Boosters and the
neighborhood together. If there is no Garage Sale chair Rose City Park Neighborhood Association have also sup-
this year, there cannot be a Garage Sale this year. ported the unfavorable recommendation.
Welcome back to our Treasurer, Kristi Kasparek. After Since the Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association
her resignation this summer, she answered our pleas to Board meeting, Fat Jack’s owners have suspended their
come back. She was voted in as Treasurer at the last board participation in a Good Neighbor Agreement.
meeting and we a fortunate to have her.
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will be
Please consider advertising in this newsletter. Adver- meeting in mid-December to take testimony on Fat Jack’s
tising helps cover our printing costs so the more adver- liquor licenses application. The Commission’s agenda has
tising we have, the more content we can have. As you not been published. Please check the following website
know, the newsletter is hand delivered to almost 1,800 for updates:
household and read by almost everyone in the neighbor-
hood. Also, if you have any neighborhood news or events http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/public_meetings.
to report, please contact our newsletter editor. shtml

JOAN HUSM A N Broker

Laurelhurst resident for 25 years.

Call me…I’m just a f ew blocks away .

West Hills Branch

6245 SW Capitol Hwy
P ortland, OR. 97239
Branch: (503) 245-6400
Cell: (503) 680-1365
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