NEIGHBORHOOD
NEWSLETTER


Published Quarterly                      October, 2000

• Fall General Meeting
• Holladay Park News
• August Block Party a Big Success
• SGNA
  • Potential Traffic changes on Weidler
  • Car Prowls
  • Homelessness in Sullivan's Gulch
  • Land Use:  Albina Fuel Property
• Homelessness in Sullivan's Gulch
• Land Use:  Albina Fuel Property
• Neighborhood Businesses:  Broadway Floral
  

If you live in the neighborhood, own property in the neighborhood, or have a business in the neighborhood, come to the Fall General Meeting. Learn about neighborhood “happenin’s” and meet your neighbors. The meeting is open to all – this includes renters.  We need everyone’s thoughts, ideas, and opinions and the only way to get those is to have a diverse group!

The August dedication of Holladay Park “Our Park” went smoothly.  Many people visited our Sullivan’s Gulch Neighborhood blue tent booth and enjoyed our informational handouts and the historical pictures of the Gulch and the Sullivan’s Gulch Neighborhood.  The dignitaries’ ribbon cutting and speeches were short and to the point.  The chocolate chip cookies from Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel were delicious and the new fountain “turn-on” was exciting.  Carolyn Bax and her gardener statue brought lots of questions and compliments.  Everyone liked the “In Touch”
band’s jazzy and pop music, but above all, The Fountain with its many faceted turns and twists and varied heights was the hit of the afternoon.  The children loved it and keep playing in it daily, joined regularly by adults.

The park is beautiful with its formal flowerbeds and designed areas, so plan to use it daily, or as part of your evening stroll.  Gay Greger, of the City’s Parks Department, who supervised the event, thanks the SGNA for it “wonderful and helpful role in the Park’s dedication.”

It was a perfect night in August.  A breeze to cools us, and music to soothe us.  Neighbors to meet, and a table of food that couldn't be beat.  SGNA would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the third annual National Night Out Block Party.  Approximately 340 residents joined together and celebrated our neighborhood.  We gave voice to some of our local talent, and what a voice it was.  We were entertained for four hours by a truly eclectic mix.  We started out with Scandinavian music by Darren Knittle and his band.  Then Garet Saki provided contemporary Hawaiian melodies.  D.J. Scarface played old blues and reggae, and, for a closure, great cover songs by No Left Turn made us all get up and dance.

Sullivan's Gulch is unique in its mix of residents and businesses in and around the neighborhood.  We are truly thankful for the past and future support and generosity of the businesses in assisting with community events.  Supporting merchants for the block party included Franz Bakery, Helen Bernhart's Bakery, Grand Central Bakery and Cafe, Pepsi, Safeway, The Cheshire Cat, and Trader Joe's.  Take some time this fall and rediscover our local businesses. 

SGNA would also like to  thank the residents who helped with the setup, cleanup and the messy job of cooking all those burgers, hot dogs and Garden burgers.  A special thanks to Russell Eng for the use of his sound system, Darren Knittle for going above and beyond the call of duty, and, Grace Memorial Church for the use of the tables and chairs.  We could not have had such a successful event without your continued involvement.