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I n t e r s t a t e is O p e n f o r B u s in e s s !
Owner Pat Herron
styling at Perfect Image
Michelle Smith, Finale Salon owner
U & I Tavern owner, A rt
Dixon shares a toast with a
fe w o f his regular customers
It may be a little harder to get there, but the
one-of-a-kind businesses on Interstate Avenue
make every trip worthwhile. Tri-Met is
committed to prom oting the small businesses
on Interstate Ave. that are affected by Interstate
MAX construction. To this end, did you know
you could get your hair cut, have your nails
done and eat a mouthwatering Reuben
sandwich— all within a single city block?
FINALE NAIL SALON
Firm Hand, Gentle Touch
Finale Salon owner Michelle Smith started
beauty school as a divorced parent. Though she
was uncertain about her future, the possibility
o f failure never entered her mind. She uses this
same mental toughness in her current fight
against breast cancer.
Michelle specializes in sculptured nails, body
hair removal and other beauty services. Her
loyal clientele stuck by her as she continued to
work while undergoing chemotherapy and
radiation treatments. They describe her as a
tough, no-nonsense woman who cares deeply
for her clients. Her attention-to-detail and
meticulous nature will leave your nails flawless.
Finale Nail Salon is open by appointm ent
only Tues.—Sat. between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at
6850 N Interstate, 503-978-1650.
PERFECT IMAGE
Releasing the Beauty Within
The parents of Perfect Image owner Patricia
Herron discovered early on that she had a gift
for styling hair. Mentored by a stylist who touts
old-fashioned fundamentals of hair design,
today Pat uses her knowledge of the old and
blends it with new techniques to create hot,
striking looks.
Leaving behind a life of abuse, Pat has proven
she can tackle any kind of challenge. “My work
is an extension of my artistic side. It allows me
to transform how customers feel about
themselves and how the world sees them.
Besides, it’s therapeutic,” she said.
Pat offers everything from weaving and
bonding to chemical services and haircuts.
W hether you’re coming in for a monthly
appointm ent or just dropping by, her warm
hospitality will put you at ease. You’ll leave with
a new look and maybe even a new outlook.
Perfect Image is open for walk-ins or by
appointm ent Tues.—Sat. between 10 a.m. and
7 p.m. at 6848 N Interstate, 503-978-1190.
SALON 6 1 8
Styling with a Mission
Salon 618 stylist Gerald Taylor, Nicole Brister
and Janelle Bounds pride themselves on their
multicultural salon. They have over 20 years of
combined experience cutting and styling hair.
And each brings a unique set of skills and talent
to make customers look and feel their best.
Gerald enjoys creating styles that reflect a
person’s own individuality. In turn, his styles
make the customer look and feel great. Nicole
and Janelle love transforming a customer's hair
by adding extensions or creating beautiful “up­
dos” for any occasion. “We can do all things
through Christ who strengthens us. We know
that it all comes from him ,” they said. Their
philosophy is simple: Good communication
with a client is the key to a satisfied customer!
Salon 618 is open Tues.-Sat. from 8:30 a.m.—
6 p.m. at 6844 N Interstate, 503-247-3165.
U&l TAVERN
Food o f the Heartland
U&I Tavern is co-owned by Carol and Art
Dixon. She works in the restaurant and he also
knows the meaning of an honest day’s work.
He prides himself on missing only one day of
work since 1999.
“I put in 14—16-hour days, seven days a
week. Don’t know if that is considered hard
work, but it’s working,” Art says modestly.
Customers and staff represent a broad swath
of the American fabric, and friendly servers
create a welcoming setting for hearty appetites.
The U&I Tavern is a great place for carnivores,
with mouthwatering chicken fried steak,
cheeseburgers and sandwiches that you can
wash down with a cold, refreshing beer. It
serves comfy fundamentals that could feed an
army, but it's so good you won't want to share.
U&I Tavern is open weekdays from 11 a.m.—
1:30 a.m. and weekends from 11 a.m.—2:30 a.m.
at 6910 N Interstate, 503-289-3370.
H o w we g e t th e r e m a t t e r s .
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I n ter state
A ven u E
O pen fo r
B u s in e s s
This is the first in a series
of advertisements featuring
some of the more than 100
businesses that operate
along Interstate Ave. The
partners in the Interstate
MAX project - Tri-Met,
Portland Development
Commission and Portland
Office of Transportation -
are working with businesses
and the community to help
Interstate Ave. businesses
thrive during light rail
construction.
For more information or a
copy of the Doing Business
on Interstate Avenue
directory of businesses and
services, please call Tri-Met
Interstate MAX Community
Relations at 503-962-2150.
TRI-MET
503-238-RIDE
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