Block by Block: Former Kenton slaughterhouse for sale for industrial

A building on the perimeter of Portland's Kenton neighborhood has a history of a slaughterhouse, but now it's for sale for industrial use.

The property has meat smoke rooms, an employee locker room, freezer and cooler areas and a freight elevator that serves the basement. It also has an ammonia refrigeration system and floor drains throughout.Most recently, the property was used by Zakula Beal Auctioneers, a company that auctions equipment and seized vehicles. A sign for the company still hangs on the building. Riverview Community Bank now owns the property.Block by Block is a weekly look at commercial real estate around Portland. Send suggestions for properties to BlockxBlock@djcOregon.com.The former Fletcher's Food building, at 9317-9348 N. Peninsular Ave., was built in 1932 and was a USDA meat processing facility. The asking price for the 74,896-square-foot property is $2.2 million."There are two distinct buildings now, but you wouldn't know it unless you went inside and saw where the two were joined," said Neville Bassett, a representing broker with NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson.The property was a pig farm and slaughterhouse but changed in the 1970s, when a warehouse was added to the property.The property sits on approximately 10 acres - eight are usable; the others border the Columbia Slough and have a conservation overlay. The usable areas are zoned heavy industrial.

Block by Block is a weekly look at commercial real estate around Portland. Send suggestions for properties to BlockxBlock@djcOregon.com.

Yorkshire pud not as good?

Byline: Denis Kilcommons

But times change and many people these days use ready-made puddings. They are convenient, after all. Take from freezer, stick in oven for five minutes and they're done. But they are not the same. And neither, says Christine, are ones you make yourself.Everybody remembers grandmas and mums making the pudding mix on Sunday lunchtimes."If it isn't the gas, is it the fat? I have tried chip-shop fat, beef fat, lard, oil and many more variations, so I guess it must be the gas. Please help!" Has anybody else noticed a difference? Or are we looking at the past through rose tinted taste buds with a false memory of just how good Yorkshire puddings used to be? And can anyone supply a proper recipe that produces puds like mother used to make?CAPTION(S):MY old colleague Christine Battye from Newsome wonders if Yorkshire puddings are the same today as they were in the past.The children would hang around the house like Bisto Kids, the kitchen steaming with glorious smells, and the menfolk would be at the pub which always closed at 2pm. Timing was everything and blokes knew they had to be back for the Yorkshires, which were always served first in working class homes, because you could fill up on them and not expect so much meat from the roast."I have even tried shop bought puds, restaurant ones and still haven't found the taste like my mum made."Although I eat Yorkshire puds I find that the taste is not the same as the old days," she says. "I have tried all kinds of recipes and taken people's advice about how to achieve the best results. But it doesn't work.* TASTE TEST: How did you make Yorkshire puddings in those Bisto Kids days?

* TASTE TEST: How did you make Yorkshire puddings in those Bisto Kids days?

The white stuff to fix a faded old freezer

MY old freezer looks a dingy yellow colour since I bought a new fridge. Is there any way I can get it white again? - Sheila Wood, by email

Hammerite Appliance Paint Aerosol (not for use on cookers) is quick-drying, durable and resists yellowing. It comes in white and chrome (shown right) and costs from pounds 10.59 for 400ml (www.hammerite.co.uk, 08444 817 817).

Hammerite Appliance Paint Aerosol (not for use on cookers) is quick-drying, durable and resists yellowing. It comes in white and chrome (shown right) and costs from pounds 10.59 for 400ml (www.hammerite.co.uk, 08444 817 817).

IRON AgE

EVERY 5.5 seconds a Hotpoint is sold in Britain, whether it's a washing machine, a freezer or a dishwasher.

Yet the company which sells more domestic applicances than any other brand in Britain started business in California. And it gets its name from Earl Richardson, who designed an electric iron with a heating element converging at the end or hot-point. The company sussessfully branched out into white goods and in the Sixties there was even a Hotpoint centre in London with demonstrations, lectures and films on how to use the latest gadgets.And kitchen technology is set to become even smarter. Hotpoint believes selforganising chore robots will take over with every pot and pan talking to each other.

New wafer-like materials will morph into the dishes and plates needed for different meals, while molecular cookers will turn us all into Heston Blumenthals.

Puget Sound Energy’s Fridgeasaurus Takes a Bite out of Energy-Wasting Refrigerators and Freezers

Art piece created using kid-decorated recycled refrigerator doors promotes free refrigerator recycling and other PSE energy efficiency programs

As an added attraction at the events, PSE residential electric customers can enter to win one of three efficient appliances donated by Whirlpool.Washington state’s oldest local energy utility, Puget Sound Energy serves more than 1 million electric customers and 750,000 natural gas customers in 11 counties. A subsidiary of Puget Energy, PSE meets the energy needs of its customer base through incremental, cost-effective energy efficiency, procurement of sustainable energy resources, and far-sighted investment in the energy-delivery infrastructure. PSE employees are dedicated to providing great customer service and delivering energy that is safe, reliable, reasonably priced, and environmentally responsible. For more information, visit www.PSE.com.At the end of the Fridgeasaurus tour, the art piece will be taken apart and the materials from the eight refrigerator and freezer doors will be recycled, including all the metal, plastic, gaskets and screws. Upcoming Fridgeasaurus displays include:About Puget Sound EnergyBELLEVUE, Wash. -- There’s a monster visiting Puget Sound communities this summer to help spread the word that Puget Sound Energy residential electric customers can take a bite out of their energy costs by recycling their spare inefficient refrigerators. PSE’s Fridgeasaurus is an eight-foot tall sculpture made of eight recycled refrigerator doors.“Older model refrigerators and freezers can use up to four times the energy of newer energy-efficient models,” said Fridgeasaurus, who stands eight feet tall and is made from eight refrigerator doors. “I can’t wait to get out and let people know that by recycling old refrigerators and freezers, PSE customers can save up to $200 a year in energy costs.”“Fridgeasaurus has been an exciting opportunity to teach young people about art, cooperation and energy efficiency,” said Chalmers, Fridgeasaurus creator and local artist. “The kids were eager to participate and know they are part of something larger than just their door. I think the finished piece is an eye-catching way to promote thoughtful environmental stewardship."

Chalmers was chosen for the project because of his strong commitment to sustainable practices and his interest in creating community through art. Chalmers worked with kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Federal Way, Bremerton, Lacey, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor and Redmond as well as Camp W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A. of Kent and Cry Out of Renton. His work can be seen in multiple corporate and private collections, including numerous Nordstrom stores nationwide.Fridgeasaurus will travel to various community events and fairs, PSE Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour locations and retailers in the utility’s service area through September. In October, the exhibit will land at PSE’s Renewable Energy Center at Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility near Ellensburg to help promote Energy Awareness Month. At Fridgeasaurus display locations, PSE residential electric customers can sign up to recycle their spare refrigerator or freezer, learn more about PSE’s $75 rebate for new refrigerators and up to $100 rebate for clothes washers.Fridgeasaurus will announce three contest winners at PSE’s Renewable Energy Center. Winners will be selected at random and will receive the following prizes: First place – a front-loading washer and dryer; second place – a French door refrigerator with bottom freezer and third place -- a top-loading washer and dryer. To enter, customers simply submit a contest game piece at Fridgeasaurus display locations, Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour bulb exchange events, select PSE customer service offices, PSE’s Renewable Energy Center or by mail. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30, 2011.PSE encourages customers to make energy-efficient choices when purchasing new appliances by offering residential electric customers a $75 rebate on the purchase of a new energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® qualified Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier two or three refrigerator when they recycle their main refrigerator (the refrigerator usually found in kitchens). New ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use half as much energy as models manufactured before 1993. While residential electric customers are eligible for both the $75 refrigerator replacement rebate and the $30 spare refrigerator or freezer recycling rebate, the rebates cannot be used on the same appliance.For updated Fridgeasaurus display locations, and complete guidelines on the refrigerator and freezer recycling program, or to schedule a free pickup of an old appliance, visit PSE.com/Fridge. Customers can also call 1-866-551-9755 to schedule a pickup. To learn more about Chalmers and his artwork visit PrintTroll.com. For more information on PSE’s appliance rebates and contest rules for the efficient appliances contest visit PSE.com/Appliances or call a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.In addition, customers who participate in the refrigerator and freezer recycling program receive free pickup of their old refrigerator or freezer and a $30 thank you from PSE in the form of a check or a prepaid VISA card.Fridgeasaurus was designed by Seattle artist RobRoy Chalmers and painted by children at several local day camps. The art piece is part of a campaign to encourage customers to take advantage of PSE’s free refrigerator and freezer recycling program, to promote new rebates for energy efficient appliances and to promote PSE’s sweepstakes giveaway program of three Whirlpool energy efficient appliances.Editors Note: Still photos of Fridgeasaurus available.

Washington state’s oldest local energy utility, Puget Sound Energy serves more than 1 million electric customers and 750,000 natural gas customers in 11 counties. A subsidiary of Puget Energy, PSE meets the energy needs of its customer base through incremental, cost-effective energy efficiency, procurement of sustainable energy resources, and far-sighted investment in the energy-delivery infrastructure. PSE employees are dedicated to providing great customer service and delivering energy that is safe, reliable, reasonably priced, and environmentally responsible. For more information, visit www.PSE.com.

Discover the Ideal LG Fridge Freezer Style for You

LG is a company that many people trust to manufacture superior electronics, and their line of fridge freezers is frequently no exception to this rule. Fortunately, there is something for everyone when it comes to these products, which you will likely note as you look for the best LG fridge freezer for you. Consider some of the types available before you purchase one.

If you are looking for a standard fridge that features a freezer on the top, and a refrigerated section on the bottom, this manufacturer should satisfy you. LG takes a standard design and refreshes it with curved doors, hinges that you cannot see, and energy efficiency. This is clearly not the same fridge that you typically saw decades ago in most kitchens, as this brand has updated it while keeping the traditional appearance. If you are more into the appearance of the side-by-side, which is also considered conventional, you can still find an LG fridge freezer that is perfect for you. This manufacturer offers several, most of which have a water dispenser that is taller than average, as well as an extra spacious interior so that you can store lots of food.If you prefer an updated kind, consider the French door fridge, which features the freezer on the bottom and two doors on top for the refrigerated section. This kind of LG fridge freezer often has tons of space, particularly for the refrigerated part, as well as a drawer on the bottom that pulls out easily. Of course, this kind comes with all the great features that most appliances come with, and then some, such as extra drawers and large shelves to keep food fresh and organized.Clearly, nearly anyone can attain a good LG fridge freezer for them, no matter their preferences when it comes to appearance or function. Just consider your price range, the number of doors you need, and the style you like most. Then it is time to start browsing for the perfect LG fridge freezer for your home.

Clearly, nearly anyone can attain a good LG fridge freezer for them, no matter their preferences when it comes to appearance or function. Just consider your price range, the number of doors you need, and the style you like most. Then it is time to start browsing for the perfect LG fridge freezer for your home.

Freezer Spells

For the most part, I think that spells can be a valuable way to "act" out your anger, resentment, bitterness or jealousy. The very act of doing a spell can make a person who feels powerless or victimized, feel at least briefly, for at time that they are somehow in control of the situation again. I have found the following "freezer" spells to be quite satisfying to do, if you find yourself somehow dumped, oppressed or just plain wishing for some kind of psychological torture to stop. I am not completely sure if these spells or not, but when someone does me wrong, the first thing that pops into mind is the frosty insides of my refrigerator.

I can't guarantee these spells work, but if you are too chicken to enact some real revenge (like turn the person into the I.R.S.) these little rituals at least satisfy a desire for "petty revenge".I love these spells because they fall under the category of corny spells, trailer trash wiccanary and because they originate from such an emotional, passionate and old style of witchcraft. Yet at the same time they are very modern because they make use of the fridge. Technically too, they fall under the category of black magic because they are revenge spells, and represent the desire to control another person. Being somewhat of a collector and connoisseur of corny spells, trailer trash wiccanary and any ritual that allows you to "act out your feelings" without necessarily hurting anyone, I thought I'd share them with you because they are a few of my favourites. Some of them have been sourced from Lexa Rosean, author of the Supermarket Sorceress who is a master of Kitchen Witchery. Still I think the important thing about a freezer spell is to start with the basics and then make it your own. I know one natural witch, (a famous Canadian singer in fact) who knows nothing about freezer spells, yet every time she gets mad at someone, she writes their name on a little piece of paper, twists it up and throws it in the freezer to "make it stop!" I discovered this one day when I was groping through her freezer for some ice cream and a flutter of little pieces of paper fell out to the floor. When I asked her about it, she told me her intuition had told her to put the people "on ice."The ultimate freezer spell however, in terms of sheer nastiness, is this BREAK THEM UP freezer spell in which you write the offending couple's names on a piece of paper (if you don't know the name of the person coming between you write "unknown rival") You put the pieces of paper in a Tupperware container along with a piece of rotten fish, fill it with water and freeze it. Fish are symbols of fertility and happiness, so the ultimate purpose of this ritual is to have the two lovers become turned off from each other. One person, who tried this spell, told me she laughed her head off, when her boyfriend came back to her and complained that his new lover had terrible B.O. I haven't tried this one myself, but she says it worked. Lexa Rosean also boasts success with this one.If your resentment is directed towards a particular individual, perhaps a male who has dumped you for some one else you might consider doing this IMPOTENCE spell. While shopping for the cucumber at your local vegetable store, try and find one that resembles your ex-partner's actual member when it is erect. At the very least this will get you giggling. Then carve his name and his birth-date into the flesh of the cucumber and throw it into the freezer. It will start to go soft and wither after a few weeks, and while this happens, imagine him and the sweet young thing that he betrayed you having conversations like "I swear this has never happened to me before." "It's ok. I understand."The essence of a freezer spell is about time. The idea is to stop something in its tracks. Freezer spells also fall into the category of binding spells, as often their purpose is to paralyse an offender. They are used for protection, but mainly for REVENGE! Here are a few of my favourites.

I can't guarantee these spells work, but if you are too chicken to enact some real revenge (like turn the person into the I.R.S.) these little rituals at least satisfy a desire for "petty revenge".