| February/March 2007 | A mirador is "A turret, window or balcony that commands an extensive view" |
| New Items New Books Sale Items Employee News Think Again Products Tip of the Month SE Artwalk Preserve Classes Neighborhood Building Sold Eat Less Meat and Help Reduce Global Warming Gift Registry It seems a long time ago now, the holidays. But we are just getting done with re-stocking, inventory and tax preparation. That keeps us almost as busy as getting ready for and handling the holidays. Read on for new products, employee news, the 2007 SE ArtWalk, news about our neighbors on the block and more!
Employee News Many changes are ahead for our employee situation at Mirador. Lael is pregnant, expecting in May, and will be leaving us very soon. She has been with us almost four years and has done many wonderful things for us. We (and many of you, too, I expect) will be really sad to see her go but happy for her and her husband Ted for the new journey they are about to embark on. And since she lives just a few blocks away and is a constant present in the neighborhood, we will still be able to see her (and the little one!) often. Beth has taken a full-time position at Spartacus Enterprises manufacturing facility in Milwaukee as a receptionist and is also leaving, We wish her all the best in her new job. To help replace Lael and Beth we have just hired Carol Tabb. Carol worked for Nature's/Wild Oats in Beaverton for many years so she brings a lot of good experience to Mirador. We look forward to working with Carol to help us with the many tasks we have to do everyday to keep Mirador running smoothly. Think Again Products John Slate started Think Again Products 11 or 12 years ago in Eugene to make wallets, bags and backpacks from recycled truck inner tubes and hemp. He has been working full time in carpentry and going to school in mechanical engineering and has decided to close Think Again Products. John was one of the first people we bought wholesale recycled goods from and goes back to our beginnings almost eight years ago on Market Street (and Lael has known him even longer, from their days at Saturday Market). You can tell my his bag designs that engineering is in his blood, but we are all sorry to see his products go away – they are some of our most popular. If you have ever thought of getting one of his bags, now is the time! Tip of the Month I've been using this mixture from The Laurel's Kitchen Bread Book for years to oil my baking pans. It works better than oil and you hardly have to use any (I've made two batches in about 10 years and still have half the second batch): Mix 1/2 cup lecithin (liquid or granules, preferably GMO-free) with 1 cup vegetable oil (I use canola). I use a small piece of paper towel and make sure all the surfaces get covered. Using a brush makes it less effective (less is better!). Store in the refrigerator. It separates over times, so you need to mix it before using; warming before mixing is advised. SE Artwalk The 2007
SE Artwalk is Saturday and Sunday, March 3rd
& 4th, from 10-5 PM each day.
 Mirador, location # 14, is
hosting Portland Glass Artist Christine
Downs. Christine
will be showing and selling the range of
her work: Plates, bowls,
platters, framed pieces, window hangings and jewelry. Visit
the Artwalk
website for artists represented and a map to the sites,Preserve Classes Preserve is again offering classes on food preservation. Due to popular demand, there are a lot more series this year. Check out class descriptions, dates and fees here. We also have brochures at Mirador for the classes. There is still time to register for this class, too: Getting the Most Food, Flavor
and Satisfaction from your Garden
Please join Glen Andresen,
Portland Alliance columnist and host of the
KBOO radio show The Dirt Bag for two series classes based on his
gardening experience and philosophy. These will be held at Preserve on
NE Alberta. Click here for full details.Neighborhood Building Sold The building at the other end of the block from us that houses The Red & Black Café, Seven Corners Gallery, The City Repair Project, and Radius Studios, has been sold. We knew it was for sale and anticipated that it would be torn down and a multi-level condo/commercial space would be built. However, we were told by someone who talked to one of the new owners that instead they are going to remodel the existing building (bear in mind we did not hear this ourselves). We are glad of that but the existing businesses, who really help exemplify and build the character of our neighborhood, are going to have to move out and we sort of doubt they will come back when the remodeling is finished. Our neighborhood is changing, but for the better? Eat Less Meat and Help Reduce Global Warming A University of Chicago study has found that contributions from livestock production have a greater effect on global warming than transportation. This means the average person can help reduce global warming more by eating less meat than by driving less. Livestock production contributes to global warming by the burning of fossil fuels during production as well as the methane and manure produced by livestock. So if you needed another reason to go vegetarian, or at least eat less meat, here it is. The next phase of research will study whether small organic farms use less energy than large agribusiness farms. Gift Registry If you would like to register at Mirador for an event, here are some instructions on how to do it. This is a great way to get what you want and support a local business that shares your values. If you have friends that are registered at Mirador you can see their registry here. |
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