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About Street roots. (Portland, OR) 1998-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 2016)
Vendors Page 6 Answers to puzzles on page 15 3 Ir 8 z 9 8 6 S s 9 8 6 P L 6 8 9 6 8 S 3 L L k 9 P 6 S 3 P 9 8 P 8 6 8 Z k S L 8 8 9 3 L 3 P k P k 9 8 8 k 8 9 8 k 9 3 8 P 6 L k P 6 8 9 9 3 L W 32W Ö O 1B Stephen Banks 8 P 3 k L 9 9 8 6 X Ju IB BY CORINNE ELLIS S T A FF W R IT E R urfing isn’t just a hobby for Stephen Banks; it’s a way of life. S Stephen has lived in all corners of the country, but he said his favorite place will always be California. Stephen loves to surf, so anywhere near the ocean is where he’d like to be. For nearly 15 years, Stephen lived in Southern California with the ocean always a stone’s throw away. Most mornings he could be found at Swami’s, his surf spot of choice in Encinitas, Calif. It didn’t matter if the waves were big or small; part of the experience for him was just about paddling out and being in the water. “It starts my day o u t It gets my mind straight. There’s no one there. I’m . not in society. I’m just me - me and the water,” Stephen said. Surfing quickly became a part of Stephen’s daily jH H || routine and something that he could always I look |j |i |b forward to. Street Roots • Oct. 21-27, 2016 While surfing requires a certain amount of physical strength, it also requires strength of mind. The swells crash and pound, and you have to be able to focus and stay calm. When the surf is rough, you need to be prepared to hold your breath for several minutes. It isn’t about being the best or showing off, Stephen said. “You’re just there to be there.” I If personality His - reflects common values of | surfing. He is laid back and levelheaded. He says he is able to get along with most anyone and is good at interacting with all different types of people. This comes in handy when he is out on the streets selling Street Roots. He arrived in Portland from Southern California at the beginning of September. It’s a different way of life here, but he is slowly adjusting to it. Before moving to Portland, Stephen worked in construction for 22 years, but he said he’s ready for a change. A new life in a new city means the chance to start over. “I’m trying to figure something o u t ... I’m just trying to better myself every day,” he said. From Vermont to Oregon and everywhere in between, Stephen has lived in every corner of the country and learned many life lessons along the way. Of all the places he has lived, he said Vermont is easily his least favorite. “We tried to go hunting and never saw a single animal,” he said with a laugh. Stephen said he looks forward to ESk eventually returning to California, ■ B B l where he can spend his days MBHL surfing and mountain biking. “I surfed every m orning rig h t • '* «s# before work. Get up at 4:30 f ll a.m., hit the swell, be there for fjlj about an hour, chill o u t get l ||j dressed, go to work,” Stephen said. “After work I’d go back and do it again.” 11 USED 4 BOOK SA L E * Oct. 21-24 o CENTRA L C ITY CO FFEE SMnii,uM.3)o.f09iL Sourcing & roasting craft coffee to benefit programs at Central City Concern. IN STORES New Seasons Market, Whole Foods, Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Green Zebra, Chuck's Produce and Will Leather Goods. AT YOUR OFFICE Lloyd Center DoubleTree ON OUR WEBSITE Buy Central City Coffee online and have It shipped directly to you or a friend. Fri. 6-9pm Members Only - Join at the door! Literary Trivia & Cash Bar, 6-9 pm Sun. ll-5pm Mon. 9-3pm Holistic ♦ Self-Empowerment Physical & Emotional Well-Being Curiosity • Engagement »Choice Interested In serving Central City Coffee at your office? Get in touch with us and we can help you make that happen. 503.226.7387 1000 NE Multnomah S t, Portland Sat. 9am-9 pm P H O T O BY C O R IN N E ELLIS « B ig £¿¡—13 £9 AT KASBAH MOROCCAN CAFE Get your espresso favorites at Old Town's newest spot (201 NW Davis Street), featuring Central City Coffee! "Nothing happens until something moves." - Albert Einstein intentergy (888) 391-5059 SE Portland Office coosdous-intent@outiook.com Bistount Bay 50% Off! Follow our Facebook page for updates and specials. centralcitycoffee.org facebook.com/CentralCityCoffee coffee@ccconcem.org Veterans/Military/EMS personnel Sliding scale {first session, free)
