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Significant forces in any community are its neighborhood businesses. The Mid-county MEMO offers this section to our business neighbors for news, advancements, promotions, expansions and other noteworthy events to be shared with the community at large. To ensure publication, please send submissions for each month by the 15th of the previous month. Business Memo submissions for the March issue are due by Friday, February 13. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or you can also mail editorial submissions to: 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR, 97230. To call or leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. Mid-county MEMO fax number is 503-249-7672.
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| Sun Chang (standing) serves Rita and Robert Huntington of Prineville. The Huntington’s are customers who make Happy Teriyaki a destination whenever their trucking route brings them through Portland. MEMO PHOTO: TIM CURRAN |
Long haul trucker, Robert Huntington and his Asian born wife, Rita, travel the Interstates of the west and claim to have tried all the teriyaki restaurants on their regular route from Prineville, where they reside, to Portland and on to Seattle. Happy Teriyaki at 12427 N.E. Glisan St. in Menlo Park Plaza is not only convenient because the Huntington’s make deliveries to Kelley’s Furniture in the shopping center, it is also their one must-stop for fresh Japanese style teriyaki when in Portland.
Sun and Mun Chang, the proprietors will tell you that is because they use only the freshest ingredients and strive to provide a quality product, large portions, the best service and fair prices every time.
A family operation, the Chang’s son and daughter can often be found at the restaurant along side their parents.
Happy Teriyaki offers daily luncheon specials. Entrees include teriyaki, tempura and sushi.
Open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., you may dine in or take out. Call 503-262-0684 to place your order.
Nominate environmentally friendly businesses
The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the 2004 Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards. These awards honor innovative businesses throughout the Portland metro region in six program areas: Energy, Water Efficiency/Stormwater Management, Transportation Alternatives, Waste Reduction/Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Product Development, and Sustainable Food Systems
Applications are due by February 20. Information about the awards criteria and MSWord and Adobe Acrobat versions of the BEST Application Form are available at http://www.sustainableportland.org/default.asp?sec=stp&pg=BEST
For additional information, contact Stephanie Swanson, Public Information Manager, G/Rated - Green Building Division at the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development 503-823-7109.
Mid-County Allstate Agent awarded for volunteerism
Jim Satterfield received the Agency Hands in the Community award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this award comes a $500 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Run Faster Foundation, Inc. where Satterfield volunteers.
Satterfield, whose office is located at 215 S.E. 102nd, has been earning awards as an age-group Track & Field athlete for over 40 years. He has trained and studied with legendary athletes and coaches from around the world. In the process, Jim has become an authority on training methods and has developed his own approach that he is passing on to others at clinics sponsored by the Run Faster Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the sport of Track & Field. Jim also coaches a group of local elite men and women athletes, some of who are training for the 2004 USA Olympic Trials, and are sponsored by Run Faster.
Satterfield was nominated by Kevin Saddler, market business consultant at Allstate Insurance Company.
“Allstate believes that it is very important for corporations to take an active interest in the communities they serve. Allstate is proud to support such a worthwhile cause through the Allstate Foundation,” said Michelle Lee, vice president for Allstate’s Northwest Region. “The grant from the Allstate Foundation will provide much needed support for the work of Run Faster Foundation, Inc.”
Through the “Agency Hands in the Community” grant program, Allstate agents and financial specialists are recognized for outstanding commitment to community service with a $500 donation to the charitable organization where they volunteer. To qualify for the grant, agents must show evidence of volunteer work that has had a positive impact on the local community.
Valentine’s Day, A New Song & Dance
Chef Edgar and Eileen Stocker of Steamers Restaurant, Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Blvd., pull out all the stops for the 6 p.m., Saturday, February 14th Valentine’s Day evening celebration with a complete steak and lobster dinner plus the return of song and dance team Lyndin & Warren in their new show, “Romance in Song and Dance”.
The team of Lyndin & Warren bring to mind the days of song and dance duos from movies and Broadway. The songs are familiar and the team is an enjoyable treat for every age.
Cindy Lyndin, a graduate of Parkrose High School, is a singer with extensive professional theater credits. Lyndin develops the duo’s vocals and Warren develops the staging.
Eileen Stocker sums up, “As proprietors of Steamers Restaurant, Chef Edgar and I continue to enhance our patrons’ dining experiences with these special holiday events by coupling delectable meals with the personable performing talents of Lyndin & Warren.”
Steamers Restaurant Valentine’s Day 6 p.m. dinner, Saturday, February 14, and show as well as the February 15 1 p.m. luncheon and show have limited seating available. Call Steamers today at 503-256-5211 to make your reservation.
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