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8 • The Southwest Portland Post BUSINESS June 2018 Jules of Morocco is closing its Multnomah Village store after 16 years Olson told The Post. “They used to come in monthly, check-in, and were the most down-to-earth folks.” Trilley Otten had a stroke five years ago and Gene has been taking care of her since. Olson said it would be inevita- ble that the building would be sold. “The new owners will be most likely upgrading the build- ing to meet seismic codes,” Olson said. Olson lived in Ra- bat, Morocco, from 1983 to 2006. Her fac- tory was located in Marrakech. She said at one time, Olson had 200 tailors work- Julie Olson is closing Jules of Morocco in Multnomah ing for her. Village. (Photo courtesy of Julie Olson) “I don’t want to be bitter,” Olson said. “When one door closes, another THE COUNTRY STORE opens.” She already has plans in the works By Erik Vidstrand for a new endeavor. The Southwest Portland Post Olson will be holding a garage sale the weekend of July 13–15. Everything Jules of Morocco is closing its doors. from clothes to antique Moroccan rugs According to longtime owner, Julie and doors will be for sale. The band, Olson, the current building owners, Kode Bluz, will play from 3–6 p.m. on Gene and Trilley Otten, decided to the 14th (Bastille Day). sell the building that also houses Jones “It will be a thanks and farewell & Jones Jewelers to North Rim Com- event to all my customers of 16 years mercial Properties. The boutique has in Multnomah,” Olson said. “Cham- been around for 16 years. pagne and nibbles will be served!” “This lovely couple, both in their The sale will be held at 3135 SE Van late eighties, loved their building,” Water St. in Portland. Legacy Hopewell House hospice received one of the grants from the Hillsdale Community Foundation. (Google photo) Hillsdale Community Foundation announces 2018 grants By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post The Hillsdale Community Founda- tion has awarded $4,520 in grants. Michael Reunert, board chair, an- nounced a $1,000 grant went to Hopewell House, which provides compassionate, competent care for hospice patients and their families. Don Baack, who represents the Hillsdale Neighborhood Association, received $470 for replacement of the gateway entry sign at Southwest Ver- mont Street and Bertha Boulevard. The Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc. Schools Committee was awarded $550 for a fall speak-up session that will help under-served families ad- dress education equity issues in local schools. Foundation secretary Rick Seifert said that the Hillsdale Business and Professional Association requested support for continued maintenance of street banners along Capitol Highway in the town center for $1,000. “The foundation will also contribute $1,500 to the maintenance, replanting, and watering of plants along Capitol Highway in the town center,” he said. “The money for the grants was raised primarily from the foundation’s annual book sale,” said Seifert. The annual book sale will be held on Sunday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Watershed Building at Bertha Court and Capitol Highway. Donated books should be dropped off at the Hillsdale Farmers Market on July 8 and 15. The community foundation, a volunteer-lead effort, is a 501(c) 3 non- profit whose mission is the revitaliza- tion of the Hillsdale Town Center and the bettering of the neighborhood as a whole. Donate to The Post! Contact Don at (503) 244-6933 or visit us online. Thanks! www.SWPortlandPost.com POST A-Z BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY 503-244-6933 Hans J Manseth – Certified Financial Planner™ 503.227.4817 / hans@hjamfinancial.com Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. HJAM Financial Services, LLC and all other entities and individuals are independent of Equity Services, Inc. Hans J Manseth, CFP® is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604 (800)344-7437 TC93339(0117)3 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 20 years in Multnomah Village! “Call Kenny!” Kenneth S. Morse CCB License #195820 503-939-5452 morseks@aol.com Excellent SW Portland references 503-246-2564 www.mvdentalcare.com 7717SW34thAvenue•Portland,OR97219 (MultnomahVillage•SWCapitolHighway&34thAve.) The IDEA Today … The SIGN Tomorrow! •SIGNS •BANNERS •GRAPHICS •MAGNETICS •LETTERING •LOGOS&MORE 503.244.0980 9220 SW Barbur Blvd. #111 - Portland - OR - 97219