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/ Page 4 Portland Observer Thursday. February 19. UT76 Shriner* celebrate Valentine* r*/v >• , „ a * £ j¡X tu r > \ *■$*,'«* « / / £ a r s J t.- i Mosaic of United States prepared from satellite photographs. OMSI shows satellite view of US A satellite vie» of the conterminous United States from 'space will be on display in Portland. February 13th 29th, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The large. 10x20-foot display showing how the 48 states look from about 570 miles (900 kilometres) in spare will be exhibited at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry as part of its annual Adventures in Aviation and Spare exhibition. The United States space view is a mosaic made from parts of 595 separate images taken of the various parts of the Nation by a line scanner on Nasa's Ijn d s a t I Earth resources survey satel lite. Each of the individual images taken by the line scanner covers 115 by 115 miles (185 by 185 kilometres). The mosaic was prepared by the Soil Conservation Service in the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, and has been put on display by the Geological Survey at a number of locations around the Nation. The USGS, the Nation's primary Earth ^Science Agency, manages the Interior Department's EROS (Earth Resources Observation Systems) program and the EROS Data Center at Sioux Fall, South Dakota. The EROS program is aimed at applying remote sensing data to a wide variety of Earth resources and environ mental studies and projects. The spare mosaic shows clearly many of the Nation's regional features, such as the G reat latkes. Long Island Sound. Seattle feats Marine Festival Seattle and the Puget Sound area will be the site for a five-month-long, “1976 Bicentennial W orld M arine Festival." a marine-extravagapa* that w ill bring U* the area vessels "and crafts' from throughout the world for a series of events, competitions, displays and activities. Approval of the festival as a major National Bicentennial event has been received from the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Washing ton, D.C., according to an announcement from Wes Phillips, regional director from Rgion X , ARBA. The events will be coordinated by a newly-formed, non-profit corporation. Bi centennial World M arine Festival. Incor porated, of which Duvid Stimson is president and Mrs. A rth u r G. Dunn, general chairman. Tentative plans call for opening _ ,he festival on May 1st, 1976 to be climaxed ° ‘ ober with the visitation of the tan masted sailing ships of "Operation Sail 76" which will come to Seattle following July 4th, 1976, events in New York harbor and other ports in the east. Nations around the world have been invited to participate and have been asked to send naval vessels, tall ships, sail training vessels, cruise ships, histori cal vessels and ethnic craft to the Puget Sound festival. Acceptances already have been received from Canada, F iji Island. Denmark and Japan. The events and activities will include world championship sailing competitions, major crusing events, competitions and displays of ancient craft, historical vessels and specialized work boats; international and inter collegiate rowing competitions, white water events and other water related activities. Seattle, and Governor Daniel J. Evans. “A marine festival for the Bicentennial is a fitting program for our city and region," according to M ayor Wes Uhl- man. “During each country's visitation, festival activities call for plans to celebrate the important contributions . uiaaa to. our. nation by local citizens of different national backgrounds or an cestry and publicly honor those who have made such contributions," said Mayor- Uhlman. Naval vessels or other craft, visiting ships and crews will dock in Seattle for public displays and inspection. An official reception will be held involving local leaders, consulate officials of respective countries and U.S. .Naval officials. Each visiting vessel will be presented with an international friendship plaque as a token of appreciation and a master plaque will be sealed in a special case at the Pacific Science Center. “Our state is a combined heritage of many nations and one of the main objectives of the festival is to have the international communities of the Pacific Rim and other nations of the world come and share with us what their people have contributed to the United States and the Pacific Northwest," stated Governor Evans. “By participating in a salute to seafaring men who w ill sail here, carrying many of the same banners under which their countrymen journeyed over two centuries ago, we will hope to rekindle the spirit of brotherhood on the seas,” he added. Funding for the maritime festival will come primarily from private sector contributions. Application for funding has also been made to the Washington State ARBC. The Seattle Hospitality Committee will donate in kind contribu tions to support hospitality programs Support has also been received from Pacific Northwest Bell and University Properties, Incorporated. An office for the Bicentennial World Marine Festival has been established at 4412 White Henry-Stuart Building, Seattle, Wash ington, 682-1776. Utah's Great Salt I^ike, San Francisco Bay. the folds and trends of the Rockey Mountains, barrier islands off Texas and North Carolina and Cape Cod. The Columbia River and the Cascade Moun tains are among features in the Portland area that can be distinguished on the mosaic The large mosaic that will be on display is at a scale of 1:1,000.000 (1 inch represents nearly sixteen miles). The USGS has printed 29 *1 ! inch copies of the mosaic at a scale of 1:5.000.000 (1 inch represents nearly 79 miles). Copies of the smaller mosaics may be ordered, prepaid for $1.25 each, from the U.S. Geological Survey. Branch of Distribution. 1200 South Eads Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202. The public may view the large United States space mosaic in the Hall of the Northwest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry during the hours of 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 a m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays from February 13th 29th. Admission charges to the museum are $1.50 for adults and 75c for students, with children under six years of age admitted free. Middle East topic “The Middle East after the Sinai Accord" is the topic of a major address by Roy Atherton, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Tuesday. March 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. at Portland State University. The lecture will be held in the Smith Memorial Center Ballroom. On Saturday. February 14th, 1976, Valentine’s Day. Mina Temple »68 and Mina Court »142 (P H A ), hosted the Annual Sweethearts Ball which was held at the Royal Esquire Club, Incorporated of Portland. There were quite a few out of town guests in attendance from Beni Hassan Temple »64 and Beni Hassan Court »45 of Seattle, and Yemen Temple »152 and Yemon Court »12 of Tacoma. Prior to the Ball. Illustrious Potentate, Fredroe Johnson and his wife, Ms. Minnie Lou Johnson, and Illustrious Comman dress Daughter Viola Bonner feted a very warm Cocktail hour with a social gathering for the out of town guests. That could not exceed the soulful Buffet arrangement that followed at the home of Nobel Fredroe Johnson. Representing Beni Hassan Temple »64 was Illustrious Potentate Fred Green, who was accompanied by his wife and Chief Rabban Harold Houston. The Illustrious Commandress Daughter Betty Solomon of Beni Hassan Court »45 accompanied by her husband, Noble Erskine Solomon. The Illustrious Poten tate James Irby, his wife, and the Chief Rabban Noble Roundtree of Yemen Temple »152, Illustrious Commandress Aquilla Cole of Yemen Court »12, accompanied by her husband. Noble Atlas Cole, who is the Assistant Rabban of Yemen Temple »152 represented Tacoma. Special Bowling awards were present ed to Daughter Francis Johns. Noble Frank Jarrell, P.O. of Alton D. Johnson, and Sister M argaret J. Isaacs, who is the wife of Assistant Rabban Robert S. Isaacs of Mina Temple »68. Acknowledgement was give to Noble James K. Stokes by the Illustrious Potentate Johnson, for being named the recipient for Skycap of the Year Award 1975 for United A ir Lines after winning the Western Regional Award the month of January 1976 in San Francisco. The Illustrious Potentate then presented the newly created Nobles with their Fezs'; Joe Frazier. Joseph H. Henderson, James Calvin and John Savoy. Master of Ceremonies was PGM Robert H. Ronner and P. Illustrious Commandress Charles Person, who Co Chaired this gallant' affair. Legislature holds child hearings A subcommittee of the Oregon Legi slature sponsors a hearing on delivery systems for services to children on Wednesday, February 25th at 1:00 in the Villa Maria Main Ixtunge on the Univer sity of Portland campus. Senator Bill McCoy from North Port land is chairing the committee meeting. The committee will consider alternative structures and suggestions regarding service delivery. Senator McCoy is joined on the committee by Represen tative Peg Dereli from Salem, Represen tative Dave Frohnmayer from Epgene, and Representative W ally Priestley from Portland. Persons wishing to testify should contact the committee staff prior to the hearing by railing 378 6768 or w riting to Interim Committee on Human Resources, 207 Public Service Building, Salem. Oregon 97310. small items representative of the culture in the delegate’s home country. Most are prepared also to give talks, sometimes illustrated by slides, about their home land. “One of the great things about being an IF Y E host family is that you don't have to be a tour guide or make elaborate plans for entertaining," Miss Redman points out, “because the delegates come wanting to share in your life, your usual work and leisure activities." This year. Oregon expects to host six to eight IF Y E delegates beginning in May, Miss Redman adds. “I t would be ideal to be able to select host families from farm and rural areas, small towns and bigger cities so the delegates can sample a variety of Oregon family life styles," she explains. Those interested in serving as L £ host families can obtain application forms from their county Extension office. Deadline for applying is A pril 1st. JOHN H. B LAN C Blanc joins Union Avenue branch John II. Blanc has been named general loan officer at U.S. National Bank's Union Avenue branch, according to William V. Spicer, vice president and manager, Blanc joined the bank in 1968 as management trainee, training at the 67th and Glisan, Corvallis and Menlo Park branches. Upon romplftion of the program he was named operations officer at Menlo Park branch. He has since been assistant manager at the 39th and Salmon branch and credit officer at the bank's main office rentral credit department. He is currently serving as vice chair man of the advisory council for the Parkrose School District. His hobbies include landscaping and fishing. He is also an active member of the bank's softball team. 5 He and his wife, Vicki, have two children and reside in Northeast Port land Home energy guide free How your house is designed, con structed and insulated, its site, heating and cooling systems, and color and lighting all affect its w inter and summer comfort. Those features also ran make a difference in hoOseHbld bflts' fof 'heating, cooling and lighting. A new Oregon State University Extension publication lists 55 checkpoints for evaluating the energy saving poten tial of your present house, or one you plan to build, buy or remodel. The four page circular, EC 865, “Energy Saving Homes,” was w ritten by Dorothy F. Brown. Extension housing home furnishings specialist, and Hugh J. Hansen, Extension agricultural engineer. The specialists provide, with each check point, an explanation of how the site, house design and other features make a house economical or expensive to operate. Where improvements can be made, they note, the pay off will be lower energy bills. The authors also recommend ref erences the reader ran consult for additional information on energy conser vation. Oregon residents may obtain single Copies of the circular fr«-y- at their county Extension offices. McCoy explains school levy Portland School Board member Gladys McCoy will speak at the Bethel A M .E. Church on Sunday. February 22nd immediately following morning services on the upcoming Portland School District building maintenance and renovation levy Mrs McCoy will discuss maintenance needs in the Portland School buildings, cost to taxpayers and how the use of the funds will be determined. LOW- COST-CHILDCARE-A VAILA A id NOW M an y federally licenced child care programs partiopatmy in chi Cornmumw Coordinated ChM Care (Ac) System have openings fo r A c elypbk children. Some centers care fo r preschool aye children, 5 - $ fo r the fu ll work day o f the parents. Others arc Latch ' programs f o r school 'aye chMren, 6 - iz,providing care before c r after school, c f all day during vacations. Care is also available in Family DayCare homes fo r children from birch through 1Z: years o f a y e r ^ I n 4 c childcare programs,rates are on a slldong scale, based on gross income c f family size. 'The lower the income, the lower the rate rwdl be. Student parents /masr sneer eytrcc regulremtnts// A . l s c . families noteUgibh^fortionately. 4-H exchanges student* I f you can't go to the world, bring the world to you by serving as a host family for an Internationa! 4-H Youth Exchange (IF Y E ) delegate this year, suggests Lois Redman, Oregon State University E x tension 4-H and youth specialist. “Home stays are the keystone of the program designed to promote inter national understanding on a people to- people basis," Miss Redman emphasizes. The. IF Y E delegates come to the United States with the understanding they will live with American families and share fully in their lives. Delegates spend from two to three weeks with each host family. "Although the delegates from other nations are prim arily interested in learning about as. they also want us to know about their country and its people." the specialist adds. Reeause of this, each delegate usually brings with him or her the country’s native costume, il there is one. games and cf* -AMA(Albina Mini ittria l Alliance} Family tty -B e th e l Child Development Center 58^8 N.E-8fh 2 8 4 -Bertan Child Care Complex ill NEFailiry -Parents' Child care Center 4b 24 er'Right Cart 1423NE.DeAwn 289'8821 181 2332 -hughes Childcare (in ter 4822 N. Van couver 28* 0530 N-EHancoch 2 8 2 -3 5 1 8 —MODEL CITIES 4C OFFICE 4122 N -E . U N IO N 2 8 8 ’ 8861 -Woodlawn , Id Care Center 1425 N.E.DeKum 285'9041 - PORTLAND PUfiUC SCHOOLS E xtended ' ‘ Program s 220 M L .B e e c h 2 8 8 -5 3 6 / Day E L IO T EXTENDED DA? HOM BOLT EXTENDED DA y R lN < F E X T E N D E D D A y 5A D /N E X T E N D E D D A y V E R N O N EXTE N D E D D A y W O O D LA W N E X T E N D E D D A y - E A R L y C H ILD H O O D DEVELOPM ENT PRO O R A M 22 0 N.E- Beech 2 8 8 3 3 B 1 J E F F E R S O N H I C H IL D C A R E CENTER I **
