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DEC-Holiday-2008:Holiday Issue 12/16/08 ...Sizemore out of jail (From Page 5) State of Oregon sued Parks’ charitable foundation under state law for im- properly using tax-deductible dona- tions for political purposes. In the set- tlement resolving that suit, Parks paid $50,000 to the state, and agreed to abide by a court injunction not to re- peat the offense. Based on the same information, the IRS currently has a case pending in Nevada against Parks. As revealed in the most recent con- tempt case against Sizemore, some of the money for ATRF came from the Parks Foundation; that could prove to be evidence that Parks violated the in- junction. Seemingly every time subpoena power is used to shine a light in Size- more’s political operation, lawlessness is exposed. But Sizemore, far from taking a step back from politics, is already busy working on ballot measures for 2010. So far, he has turned in 1,000 signatures each to start the process for 13 initiatives. Several of them are dif- ferent versions of the same idea, sug- gesting that Sizemore may be gaming the process to get an official ballot ti- tle that would be an easy sell to voters. 10:05 AM E E FR Page 22 BARGAIN COUNTER Free classified ads to subscribers DEADLINE: Friday prior to publication Published 1st and 3rd Fridays Now accepting e-mails Automotive BODY & BOX for 1992 Toyota ext cab, good, $700. 541 468-2961 JEEP-ALUM diamond plate below the door panels, new, brite, one set, $49. 503 254-1087 STUDDED SNOW tires, 13” MT, 5 hole GM rims, 95%, 2 @185/70R, 2 @ 195/70SR, $60 all. 503 285-8670 ‘69 LE MANS for parts, must tow, Ron at 503-777-4193 LOW, LOW MILE 440 Dodge engine, transmission, du- ally 456 rear end, new 17.5 tires. 541 915-9289 Housing Send to: Michael492@comcast.net Mail to: NWLP, PO Box 13150, Portland OR 97213 QUICK GETAWAY, 2 bed, 1 bath, Sportsman park, Wasco County, $112k. 541 544-2030 Wanted (Please include union affiliation) • 15-20 words • No commercial or business ads • 1 ad per issue • All lower case (NO CAPITAL LETTERS, PLEASE) • Ads MUST include area code or they will not be published OLD WOODWORKING Tools, Planes, Levels, Chisels, Handsaws, Slicks, Adzes, Wrenches, Folding Rulers, Old Leather Tools, Tool Chests. 503-659-0009 COLLECTOR PAYS cash for older unique and unusual items. 503 653-1506 LEVER ACTION 22x deer rifle, 22 & larger cal revolver, and 410s shot gun. 360 896-6077 MOTORCYCLES running or not.cash paid, top dollar, also musical instruments. 503 880-8183 Sporting Goods ’89 STARCRAFT ISLANDER 19.5’, 130 hp, 4 cyl, 1/0 trim tabs, radar, VHF, CB, FFGPS, $7,000 OBO. 503 632-7282 3 BOXES (60rds) Federal premium .385 spcl + P Hydra shock, $36 all. 503 658-6108 CARL WALTHER P38 9mm/auto with 5 boxes ammo $600; Interarms 308 Norma bolt action Redfield 3x9 with 100 rounds, $350. 360 521-6112 Miscellaneous YAMMAR 1500 diesel tractor, .3pt hitch, PTO. 503 866- 8663 16’ TANDEM AXEL trailer, elec. Brakes, exc. for hauling ATV’s, $1195. 503 538-4369 MILLER BLUE Star 2 E heavy duty 200 amp welder/generator, 7 settings, 40/200 w/ground clamps & electrode holders, gen 100 ser., $1,800. 503 289-9423 TRACTOR TIRES, (2) 11.2 x 38. one has about 80% tread and the other about 60%, $75 for both. 503 543- 2493 AFSCME donates $16,000 to Oregon Food Bank Responding to dire needs this holi- day season, Oregon Council 75 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) contributed over $16,000 to the Oregon Food Bank. Oregon AFSCME Executive Direc- tor Ken Allen presented a check to OFB officials Dec. 16 at the Oregon Food Bank’s Portland Center at 7900 NE 33rd Drive. It is the single largest contribution from a union to the food bank. “This contribution represents dona- tions from our members from all over the state,” said Allen, whose organiza- tion represents about 25,000 both pub- lic and private sector workers through- out Oregon. “In some cases we had AFSCME local unions make a contri- bution. In other instances it was indi- vidual members making a personal contribution. This is the second year we’ve done a holiday drive for the Ore- gon Food Bank, and we are pleased to have raised about $6,000 more this year than last year. Our members recognize the important work the Oregon Food Bank network does throughout our state.” The two single largest contributions of $5,000 each came from AFSCME Local 2067, which represents City of Salem employees, and from the inter- nal independent Oregon AFSCME staff union. The union also collected an un- determined number of pounds of food that will be donated from its seven of- fices statewide (Portland, Salem, Eu- gene, Grants Pass, Bend, Pendleton, Ontario). Allen challenged others to match or exceed the AFSCME contribution. “As an organization that represents working families, we understand well that the economy has been harsh and many more people are in need this year,” said Allen. “We would ask all in- dividuals and organizations to put aside any political persuasions and simply step up to the plate and make a dona- tion. We need to help fellow Oregoni- ans in need.” More information about OFB and how to make donations is available at www.oregonfoodbank.org. Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do! PAGE 22 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS DECEMBER 19, 2008
