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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1976)
Jfc <54 Washington receives citation 1 \ n if» * 1/ \ Hay*. W. 6 . 1 Ted Albina Center prepares Christmas gifts > * busy tune for most people. I t is especially so far staff at the Albina Office of Children’s Services D rvi ston (CSD). They are busy try in g to make this a better Christmas for many child The activity is the anwuai Christmas dnve to provide gifts for approximately 400 children. The fund raising started back is September, and ends this week The entire office has been involved in one Mrs. Bonnie Griswold I the chairman of the drive for the secan I straight year. H er job is to try to make sure there is enough money and enough gifts to go around Happily, she has a lot of help. M rs. Griswold says that most of the money comes from sales. Thia re a r a plant sale raised $138.00. O ther sales indude a bake sale, a craft sale, and hutches. A bridge tournament also helps make money A drawing was held far a handmade quilt, sewn by employees. A lot of help is also given by several groups in the area. W ithout these groups, the drive would not be successful. E m ployees at W estern Topigraphienl Soil donate about 100 gifts each year. smith ' s ^ Holiday HOME CANNING G O ES ® «»! O ther groups who donate are em ployees of Bonneville Power Admintstra uon. R etired Persons of Veterans Hoapi tai. Federal Soil Conservation, and Alpha Chi Omega sorority of Portland S tale la addition, several families and i n d i i i f - - 1- abo donate money far gifts. The children who receive the gifts are from the Albina area. They range in age from unborn to 18. Names of children are submitted by caseworkers a t the CSD Offiee. The people who donate the gifts are anonymous. W hen the children receive their presents. Santa Claus gets the credit. . According to Mrs. Griswold, many of the children have special needs. The people at In te rio r Associates, a part of the Bonneville Power Administration, often try to buy those special gifts. Last year they bought walkie-talkies for a child who was em otionally deprived and unable to communicate. M rs. Griswold hopes the walkie-talkies helped him to communicate w ith other people. Although M rs. Griswold is the chair man. she had a lot of help from others. Linda Beaehail and M ay etta Rocks work ed hard on the drive over the years. Bruce Titus organised the bridge tour nament M ary Erion put the quilt toge ther. And then, there are ail the people who donated money and gifts. The drive is a lot of work, but it is w orthwhile. Planning for next year's drive w ill sta rt in January. Gail Washington. D irector of Health Help Castor. Inc., was recently awarded the Presidential CUatroo by the M u lt i» mah County Medical Association M a Washington was cited far hoc outstand mg service to Portland, and in particular, her work with people in the inner-city. Thia aw ard was first given ia 1970 I t was initiated by John Buaaman. M .D .. then President of the Multnomah Couaty Medical Association. Buaaman sought to recognise people who contribute sigmfi cantly to medicine, service, public health, sad or their community. The award is gives for practical service to the com m uaity - that is. applying one's talents to help others. For this reason. Ms Wash ington has received this well deserved recognition. Gail is a native of D e tro it. Michigan and has been ia Oregon since 1906. An X-Ray technician, she has worked at St- John's and Kaiser Hospitals. Presently, she ia attending Portland State U niver sity working toward a degree ia Health Education w ith a certificate ia Public Health. She has been involved w ith the Health Help Center since the idea far such a facility was developed in early 1972. She has worked as a volunteer. Chairwoman of the Board. Summer Adm inistrator, and finally Adm inistrator. Ms Washing ton is also a member of the Oregon Lung Association. Urban League Guild. Black Catholic Lay Caucus. American Hospital Association. A R R P . and the Oregon Coalition for A lternative Services. The Health Help Center is an incorpor atod. non-profit, free, neighborhood d in k . and is run in conjunction w ith other social services at St. A ndrew Catholic Church. I t provides services to people of all ages, races, retigions. color, or creed, w ith no regard for ability to pay. Its services are especially directed toward the low income person, and others who would otherwise not have access to health care. G a I m ÍM On December 90th at 890 p.ra. on KBPS, a I'n fvo rsky a f Portland Speech: D r. W M a m M in ter, ao rla b g iit and w riter, discusses "The Preeent Situation in Southern Africa: A V iew from Mocambique." D r. M inter spent five years in Tansania and Maxambique w ith the Front for the Liberation of Moaabiquo. On December 21st at 1:00 p.m on KBPS <1480 A M ) the A D L A W A B D : Ke Q been. mayor ef N ew ark. N J . is guest speaker at the A nti Defamation League of B iuu B'rith Testimonial dinner in honor of M ayor Noil Goldschmidt The PasriJ Service Wesneu*a Advisory Beard is sponsoring V en Re p r»« e a t St i ve as speaker at their meeting. January 4th. 1977 at *80 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room. Fourth Floor of the Main Post Offiee, 715 N .W . Hoyt. H er topic w ill be "Projected 1 egiaiariaa A flertiag Wemea fo the 1977 Legislature.“ Anyone interested in invited to attend. Partiand State i'.’n iv errity Eduratiea ( e a te r will begin registration for the w inter term . Registration begins December 90th, 1976 through January 17th. 1977. College credit and non credit classes are $6.00. The Center also offers G .E .D Prep, and job counseling For further information contact th r Portland State Education Center. 4850 N .E . 7th. or phone 229-3864. "Once Upon a W in ter" w ill be presented to the public by the G rant High Aip a rtm ant Thursday. December 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the school's auditorium. The no-charge program features a medieval fair in part one. Students from the athletic departm ent including gymmsts will assist the musicians as they perform medieval themes. The highlight ia part tw e w ill be "T w a* the Night Before Christaaas" to be sung by the Freshman and Sophomore Choirs staged in a setting of Victorian houses. Fam iliar and traditional Christmas music as well as comic numbers, solo dances and instrumentalists w ill be included ia the entertainm ent. The entire m usk department will take part in the "Hallelujah Chorus.' the traditional finale. Tana M ey er’s S u u th gu t a Theater ia sponsoring a benefit for the Tri-County Caaaaanfty Canned Food Bank, a United W ay agency, a t the Southgate Theater at 9600 S.E. M ain St. ia M ilw aukie. Thursday. December 23rd at 100 p.m. Admission to this special showing of Franco Zefferelh s “Romeo & Juliet" and "Bugsy Malone" is tw o or more cans of food. The canned goods w ill be distributed to hungry people by Food Bank member agencies including Sandy Community Action. F IS H . Snow-CAP. Francis Center. North Partiand H E L P . Serve the People, St. Vincent de P a u l Salvation A rm y. Portland Adventist Community Services, Kendall Center and Molalla Service Center. w ill be held on the campus of W M am ette la iv o ra fty , w ith the titatiea's travaftiug s i Mbit, “Blocks in the Westward Movement.“ The rereptron is at Putnam University Center. December 12th. 400 p.m. to 600 p.m. Donabon w ill be accepted for the N A A C P Legal Defense Fund Handel's M es si a h will be enjoyed by Senior Cituens who-participate in Hollywood Senior Center's tour to the C iv k Auditorium on Monday. December 20th. A Chartered Greyline Bus leaves Hollywood Senior Center at 700 p.m. w ith an approximate return tim e of 1100 p.m. Upon the return, there w ill be passenger stops at Hollywood East. Hollywood Senior Center and the Sleep Unlim ited parking lot. The tour includes first floor reserved tickets and transportation. For additional informsuon and reservations, call 288A303. D e p a rt 700 p.m. Return; 1190 p.m. C o st $6 75. Bethel African M e th o d s F piarepal Church. 5828 N .E . 8th. will have a Ca Service on Sunday. December 19th. at 600 p.m. Guest soloist w ill be Debra I • Adah Center combined w ith the ‘rn a iir A d u lt _____ ____ Afoiaa North and Northeast to hoot their annual , - — — Elderly. The festivities w ill take place on Wednesday. December 22nd at the M aU Dishman Center. 77 N .E . K n o tt (near N .E . Rodney) from 100 p.m. to 300 p.m. A ll Senior Cituens are cordially invited to attend the party which will feature Christmas dinner and gifts for everyone. Any and si) donations w ill be gladly accepted to help make the once a year celebration an unforgettable event and poesibly the only Christinas dinner some elderly people w ill enjoy at no charge. \ oiunteer help is needed to assist with transportation. For further information call O tto Rutherford at 288-8338 or Josephine Franklin at 2896777. TOO LATE TO ¿MUlUUtÚ/ * I Holiday Watt Watching tips from PGE JB p 3 ? .CLASSIFY ' C k y drivers. COOKER-CANKER e Perfect for canning tow-aod foods convenience and safety • Cooks moats for crowds fast' Ne feine at ETMF Freight By 2825 N.W . Yean Av • Trknt and comptofo reaps boo» ncto Nurses renew PRESSURE COOKER THE FLAVOR- SAVER! ■ Cooks a wide variety of d ete n u s foods ■ °eiains natural flavors, vitamins, minerais ■ Cooks 3 to 10 times faster. M odel K C 4 The holiday season is typically one of high energy use Colder weather Increased cooking Holiday lighting Families are at home more, entertain more, stay up later But there are ways that you can save eiectnoty without dampening the holiday spirit — and conservation is still very, very important November rainfall was less than one inch (about 15 percent of our normal November rainfall) so reservoirs behind the dams are lowering maximum C A S T A L U M IN U M Conservation is still very, very necessary. Nurses who have been inactive for five or more years may enroll in a course offered w in ter term at Portland Com “ unity College designed to satisfy the state re en try qualification! The clam is the last one offered before the A p ril 1st, 1977. beenoe renewal date Those interested should register Jaa uary 3rd and claas starts January 4th. A fte r a week of general onents tion class members w ill spend tw o days us clinical experience and one day in class. The 11 week course w ill require 24 hours of class time each week. The PCC course has been ap p ro val by the Oregon State Board of Nursing to satisfy the re-entry requirem ents In for matron about the program itself may be obtained from Carol Connolly or M aro a Peglow a t PCC. Peace 4 * . Silt Don’ts Do’s • Don t use excessive exterior and interior Christmas lighting • Do place your inside tree so it can be seen through a window • Do use lower wattage miniature lights when possible more tinsel, non-etoctnrai ornaments, ribbons, etc — turn off when room s unoccupied • Do enjoy the warmth and beauty of a fireplace on special occasions but be sure fire is out and ashes cold before closing damper » Do try to cook an entire meal m the oven at one time Be sure frozen meats, a turkey, tor example, are completely thawed before cooking (saves '/» the cooking time) • Do remember to torn off all kitchen appliances during the hustle and bustle of this busy season • Do plan to remove as many refrigerator and freezer items as possible at one time • Do try to do only fuff dish and ctofhes toads • Do enjoy a sparkling free m a darkened room Candles make an excellent replacement tor house lights — but not on the tree • Do be • Watt Watcher and enjoy a happy and safe hobdey • Don't leave fireplace damper open when not in use • Don t overuse the oven • Don t leave surface units and oven on when not muse • Don t unnecessarily open refrigerator and freezer doors. • Don t use the dishwasher clothes washer and dryer wastefully • Don t forget to turn oft lights wherever possible • Don t worry about a tow-wattage mght light for Santa s visit Safety is still important For a »roe booklet fuN of Watt Watcher tip» to help you conserve electricity yew-around v * t any PGE office or write PGE Conservation Center 621 S W AWer Street Portland 97205 SNOB 9 to 9 WEEK BATS 30th and S. E. D IV IS IO N Be a PGE Watt Watcher over the holidays. i • 234-93 of them aren't new to you, but perhaps this reminder will be of assistance We hope you will find that you can save energy and still have a Happy Holiday season Conser vation is a gift that helps everybody Some energy do’s and don’ts that will help you enjoy the holiday season. * 4 Nearly all thermal generating plants in the region are working at near-capacity to aid m meeting your power needs And the needs are being met; but any reduction of use that you can make will help, and will save you money Check the energy-saving tips below Most
