Mayor Tom Potter held his “Ten minutes with Tom” On Saturday, May 6 in Parkrose at Beale Street NW Family BBQ Restaurant at 10721 N.E. Sandy Blvd., fielding kudos and complaints deftly; having a delicious lunch afterwards with Beale Street NW Family BBQ owner Margaret Erikson and others.
Potter enjoyed visiting the Parkrose neighborhood and meeting local residents despite hearing a raft of complaints genially and respectfully delivered from Parkrose Business Association President Wayne Stoll.
Issues discussed with other community members included residents’ concerns about crime linked to methamphetamine production and addiction; the future of Parkrose and its prospects for redevelopment; economic development strategies and attracting businesses to Parkrose.

Mid-county’s Rossi family held its second Easter Egg Hunt in April—a success marred only by inclement weather.
Despite the rain, over 350 youngsters took part in the event.

More than three hundred youngsters had no problem navigating the puddles to get the prizes.