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HEATHMAN 1941

WE HAVE BECOME A NATION OF "CLUNKERS"

You will be able to trade in that old Kenmore as the US Govt rolls out $300 MILLION for the Appliance dealers to allow consumers to trade in for a new sparkling energy efficient machine. There is no question that Appliance Dealers have had a tough ride since October.....But what's next?

THE WORLDS YOUNGEST DJ...LITTLE RICKY ROCKO

10 QUESTIONS FOR MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON

Steinway Signature artist, Michael Allen Harrison's music is best described as a genre of it's own. His cutting edge, classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music which far exceeds the scales of his Steinway keyboard. As a sought after producer, composer and arranger, this well-known concert pianist has been in the music scene for over two decades. 

Michael Allen Harrison is a Stumptown Original....Here are my 10 questions!

Performing for President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Quincy Jones and the Dalai Lama, Michael has also been the opening act for the Celebrity Forum Speaker Series highlighting Walter Cronkite, Jerry Spence, Margaret Thatcher, Jerry Lewis, Colin Powell, Jan Schlichtman and James Whitmore. He has received many accolades including a NASA Orbiting Certificate for air play in space on the space shuttle ENDEAVOR and one of his albums went up on the space shuttle DISCOVERY. Michael has also performed at the United Nations pr      1:Your Favorite Album Of All Time?

   It's a tie between - Deja Vu - CSNY  and The World Is A Ghetto by War

2- Last book read?

     "The Shack"

3- Favorite Movie? 

 Lord Of The Rings / Return Of The King

4- Biggest Missed Opportunity?

     I was asked to invest in  a start up business that needed 20,000.00 
     I passed.....Everyone who jumped in are enjoying millions

5- Nicest Celebrity you ever met?

     Walter Cronkite

6- At what age did you give your first solo performance and where?

    I was 6 yrs. old. It was at my piano teachers house. I got a standing ovation!

7- Person most interested in meeting?

     I would have loved to have met Golda Mier  ( former Prime Minister of Israel )

8- What is in Michael's fridge that he can't live without?

    Hebrew National Hot Dogs / Mustard / Onions

9- Favorite Portland Restaurant?

     Wildwood

10- Person or group that you would love to perform with on stage?

       I have to go with several....... Bette Middler, Earth Wind And Fire, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney London Philharmonic, YoYo Ma, Herbie Hancock, Van Cliburn, Yitzach Pearlman,NY City Ballet, Jennifer Hudson and lots, lots more!!!!!!!!

YOU CAN VISIT MICHAEL'S WEB SITE HERE

http://www.mahrecords.com/

SERIOUSLY....WHO COULD WATCH 5 MINUTES OF THIS GUY?

Is it just me or maybe I just don't get this guys act? For one thing I can't understand half of what he is saying, and I never find him humorous. How does he keep this show after Letterman? Another mystery for Mr. Stump. 

WHAT IS NEIL REALLY THINKING ABOUT?

RELAX IN LUXURY AT THE SHANGRI~LA

EVER SEE THE HUMAN STATUE OF LIBERTY?

18,000 TOTAL (ALL MEN)

2,800 JUST IN THE TORCH

12,000 IN THE FLAME & TORCH

BASE TO SHOULDER 150 FEET

Eighteen thousand soldiers at Camp Dodge, 163rd Brigade formed the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty on August 22nd 1918. The photo was taken with an 11X14 view camera. They sold the pictures for $1.00 a copy.

Camp Dodge was in Iowa.

 

BEFORE IT WAS CHANNEL 12

STUMPTOWNS FIRST GAY NIGHT CLUB IN 1946

Pictured on the right is the "Harbor Club" located on Southwest First Ave. This was the first openly gay night club in Stumptown. City officials succeeded in closing it down in 1965. The U.S Navy declared the club off limits to sailors! The street car sure added personality to this town during the day. Notice Directors Furniture on the left.