Page 10, Portland Observer, September 23. 1987
OPEU Strike Affects
Welfare Recipients
Driving 65 MPH in Oregon
On September 27, 1987, Oregon will have a 65 mph speed limit. The
new speed limit applies only to 1-84 and 1-5 outside the urban boundaries of
Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Medford. The new law also permits the
Department of Transportation to set speeds lower than 65 mph in rural
areas for safety reasons. As area of 1-5 near Myrtle Creek will be 50 mph
and from Ashland to the California border will be 55 mph. All of the areas
involved with the reduced speed will be clearly marked with highway signs.
"The new law does not apply to all vehicles” states Major Quillin. "In
rural freeway areas trucks, worker transportation buses, and school buses
are still limited to 55 mhp." Commercial passenger buses such as Grey
hound and Trailways will be permitted to travel 65 mph on rural freeways.
The Oregon State Police will not be observing a grace period with the
new law. "The media exposure already given to the issue, current flow of
traffic, and popularity of the law have served as an education process
states Quillin. "Officers will take action on September 27th."
With the new law also comes higher bail for violations. The bail for
speeds of 66-75 mph will be $57.00, 76-85 mph $160.00 and over 85 mph
will be $260.00 By authorizing a higher bail schedule it is clear the Oregon
Legislature expects the motoring public to obey the new speed limit. "Our
officers are looking at strict enforcement of 65 mph on I-5 and I-84, and the
55 mph speed limit in all other areas."
Multnomah County Legal Aid Service is concerned about the potential
effects of the current OPEU strike on the low income people of Multnomah
County. The primary Adult and Family Services Division programs, among
them Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Medicaid, General Assi
stance, and Food Stamps provide the only source of support for many
people.
While we appreciate the efforts the agency is making to continue to
serve clients, a number of concerns remain. We are especially concerned
with the people who are in situations that are not classified as emergen
cies by the State, but who are without adequate food, shelter or medical
care and who will be denied help. There will be many situations where the
clients believe they have an emergency and the State will disagree. Helping
these clients and ensuring quick hearings is essential.
The State must continue to meet the requirements of federal and state
law, regardless of the difficulties this situation presents. We urge all AFS
clients affected by the current strike to contact Multnomah County Legal
'A id Service if they live in Multnomah County. The telephone number is
241-4111. People outside of Multnomah County should call the statewide
legal aid hotline at 1 800 345-0455.
Educational Seminar:
For Secretaries
Smoke Detector Give-A-Way to Begin
W ho: Portland Fire Bureau/Community and Business Groups.
W hat: Kick-off of smoke detector give-a way by Commissioner Dick
Bogle and Fire Chief Kenneth Owens for the Inner Northeast Section of
Portland which has only 5% of the population but has 26% of the fire
deaths.
W here:
1322 N.E. Dekum (site of a recent house fire in the target
area).
When: Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m.
W hy: Because the number of people who die from fire is unaccep
table; a number of business and community groups have come together to
canvas this target area and determine where smoke detectors are needed.
These groups include Fred Meyers, Pacific Power & Light Co., The Urban
League, Neighborhood Associations, the Albina Ministerial Alliance, Boy
Scouts of America, the Mayor's Office and others.
The goal is to make certain that every house in this target area has
a working smoke detector. We will be canvassing this area to contact resi
dents and make them aware that low income and elderly residents can get
a smoke detector installed free of charge.
Second Annual Awards Banquest
October 22,1987
The Awards Banquet will be held at the LLOYD CENTER RED LION.
Awards will be presented to various businesses and person in the commu
nity. There will be a delicious dinner, soft jazz and a DYNAMIC SPEAKER
. . . all the markings of a great evening! Make plans now to attend the
FUND RAISING (the only one) sponsored by the NNEBB. For ticket infor
mation, call the office at 240-5323.
Hilda Jones will present a one-day seminar, For Secretaries. Writing
and Editing," in Portland at the Red Lion-Portland Center, 310 S.W. Lin
coln, on Tuesday, October 6, 1987 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jones is an associate professor emeritus, College of Business, Oregon
State University.
Topics covered include grammar review, proofreading, letters,
memos, formal and informal reports, and editing.
Enrollments are accepted in the order received until the limit is
reached. Registration is completed by sending $75 to Endeavors for
Excellence, Continuing Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
97331-1640.
For further details call Endeavors for Excellence in Corvallis, (503)
754-2677.
Free Smoke Detector
Pacific Power & Light Company has donated $5,000 to the Fire
Bureau's Smoke Detector Give-Away Program, the company announced
today.
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"W e were disturbed to learn that 26 percent of the city s residential
fire deaths since 1982 occurred in a relatively small part of our service area
in northeast Portland," said Carl Talton, Pacific's Portland district manager.
"The smoke detectors will help save lives.”
Aside from the cash donation for the purchase of 1,000 smoke detec
tors, Pacific's Employee Community Help Organization (ECHO), a non
profit volunteer organization, is recruiting volunteers to help canvass the
area to alert householders of the availability of smoke alarms.
A ■ , 5-
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F irefighters prepare to b lo w sm oke o u t o f a N o rth ea st P ortland
home. The cause o f the fire appeared to be sm oker's carelessness.
N o rth /N o rth e a s t Portland lately has had a large num ber o f residen
tial fires.
Photo by Richard J. Brown
Please Drive Carefully
In 1985, almost 20 percent of all pedestrian injuries involved children
under 15 years old. Oregon AAA asks motorists to drive very carefully.
Remember, many youngsters are still learning the pedestrian safety rules.
New Camp Fire
Clubs Forming
Sale effective Wednesday,
September 23 through Saturday,
September 26 unless otherwise
specified by the item.
Camp Fire, Inc., a national youth
organization for 77 years, provides
enjoyable, educational and exciting
activities for boys and girls from
kindergarten through high school.
New friends, camping, crafts,
trips and helping others are all a part
of the fun and adventure awaiting
the Camp Fire boy or girl.
New clubs are forming now.
To join, return the survey distri
buted in your school or contact the
Portland Area Council of Camp
Fire, 718 W. Burnside, Portland,
(224-7800).
SAVE $4 to $6 on
SHIRTS WITH
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Free Workshop
A free workshop on giving and
receiving criticism effectively will
be held on Saturday, September 26,
1987 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at
the Central Northeast Neighbors o f
fice, 5540 N.E. Sandy Blvd. The
workshop is designed to provide
practical experience with positive
communication skills that you can
use with your family and friends,
at work, and in your community.
Call the Neighborhood Mediation
Center to register at 243-7320.
Bring a bag lunch.
The
Neighborhood
Conflict
Management Program working with
the Neighborhood Mediation Center
is offering this workshop.
Single Parent
Support Group
Every Thursday evening, from
7 to 9 p.m., this group offers sup
port and social contact for women
and men experiencing Single Paren
ting. Group discussion will include:
Parenting Information, Referrals
and Resources, Discipline Techni
ques, Finding Adequate Day Care.
For more information, contact:
Sue Kaastad, 238 8819 or Debbie
McFeron, 249-2825.
This group is sponsored by Par
ents Anonymous and Parents Help
ing Parents, a United W av Agency.
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