December 30. 1987. Portland Observer. Paye 5 Housing Authority Receives $1.8 Million PP&L Responds to Keep People Warm Delays in distribution of federal Low Income Emergency Assistance Proqram (HEAP) funds are affect­ ing local citizens with limited in­ comes Pacific Power & Light Com pany is responding to the needs of its low income customers by offer­ ing temporary special payment terms to the LIEAP recipients it serves. Under the temporary arrange­ ment, the company will restore elec­ tric space heating service through January 15 to LIEAP-eligible custo­ mers who pay ten percent of the amount owed to the company and agree to a time payment plan for the remaining balance. During this per­ iod Pacific will also waive deposit and deposit installment payments. Recipients of federal LIEAP dollars must have an annual income of $6500 a year or less and fall below 125 percent of the federal poverty level. “ The goal is to give custo­ mers time to apply for and get the federal dollars," said Carl Talton, Pacific's Portland district manager. “ Although these temporary ar­ rangements apply to LIEAP reci­ pients, Pacific is willing to work one-on-one with any customer who is having difficulty paying their bills." Talton said it is important that customers call the company to dis­ cuss any problems. Over the past few months, Pacific has been making other efforts to help its low income customers. It has increased solicitation for Project HELP, a company-sponsor­ ed program that offers temporary fuel assistance grants to customers who fall between 125 to 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. “ We have produced a public ser­ vice announcement that will be dis­ tributed to television and radio sta­ tions in our area and have increased contribution requests to custo­ mers," Talton said. In Portland, for the third year run­ ning, Pacific will help sponsor a one-stop assistance office where customers can go and meet with re­ presentatives from the company, the Salvation Army (administrator of the Project HELP program in Portland), and the Urban League (distributes federal LIEAP funds in Oregon). Pacific, along with Portland General Electric Company and United Way of the Columbia-Willa­ mette, is sponsoring an energy assi­ stance hot line. The phone network was set up to answer basic ques­ tions about energy assistance. Ope­ rators will be kept up-to-date on de­ velopments concerning federal funding and will refer callers to the appropriate social service agencies. "A s a company, we sometimes find it difficult to anticipate the ac­ tion of the federal government and social service agencies, but we will work with our customers on a case- by-case basis to help resolve tem­ porary payment difficulties," Talton said. The Housing Authority of Port­ land, Oregon, has received HUD approval for $1,851.360, over a ten year period, to assist with rental costs after the moderate rehabilitation of 58 single room housing units fc. the homeless. The funds will be used to rehabilitate Mt Vernon Apartments, 631 S.E. Taylor Street, Portland. The Portland Housing Authority proposes assisting 58 SRO units in a currently vacant apartment building located east of downtown Portland. The project will be targeted to single homeless women, specifically those who are mentally disabled, women leaving prostitution, those without job skills, ex-offenders, and ex sub­ stance abusers. The developer of the project has been working with a group of social service providers to coordinate the supportive ser vices needed by this population. Over 100 friends and supporters of State Rep M argaret Carter, D Dist. 18, turned out for a com bination birthday celebration and fundraiser on Sunday, December 27th at Julep's Restau rant in N o rth w e st Portland. Carter chose the occasion to an nounce th a t she is presently considering the advice of many as to w h ich local or state w ide race to enter in the com ing elec tion season. Carter has proven to be a hard w o rkin g represen tative w h o stays in touch w ith her constituency, and w h o can deliver on the issues im p o rta n t to them , i.e. M a rtin Luther King Bill, D ivestm ent, and M in o rity Business Enterprise A c t Mar garet Carter w ill be one to w a tch in “ 88 Photo by Richard J Brown Portland Women's Crisis Line Seeks Board Members The Portland Women's Crisis Line is a non-profit, volunteer organiza tion that maintains a 24 hour tele phone hot line to provide counsel ing, information and referral on issues of domestic and sexual vio­ lence. PWCL is currently recruiting for prospective Board members. Sarah Hardin, Chair of the Nominating Committee, said, "Interested per­ sons should express a willingness to make a commitment, and a strong interest in seeing the cycle of violence broken so we can create a future for ourselves and our child­ ren that will not include domestic violence and sexual assault. " “ We serve a wide range of com­ munity groups in the work we do throughout the tri-county area. Be­ cause of this, we feel it is impera tive that each group has a voice in the administration of the organiza tion and in the development of its programs." Individuals who have a desire to serve that community, who have life experiences or knowledge in the areas of sexual and domestic vio­ lence and who have energy to com­ mit are asked to contact Sarah Har­ din at 227-5152 for an application and interview. To the Community Dispose of Christmas Tree Safely Used Christmas trees are plentiful following Dec. 25. Many home- owners decide to dispose of the tree by burning it in a fireplace or wood- stove. If you plan to use the Christ­ mas tree for firewood, be careful. Ray McNeilan, Oregon State Uni- veristy Extension home gardening agent, cautions those planning to burn the tree that by the time Christ mas is over, the tree is well dried out and likely to be extremely flam­ mable. If you want to burn the tree in a fireplace, first cut it into small pieces. Don't burn large portions of the tree's boughs and trunk at the same time. Feed the pieces into the wood stove or fireplace slowly, a little at a time. Besides burning, there are other ways to use a retired Christmas tree around the home. McNeilan suggests having the tree ground into sawdust if you have access to a mechanical tree grinder. Then use the sawdust as a mulch around flowers and shrubs in the home landscape. If a mechanical grinder isn't avail able, strip the boughs from the trunk Cut the trunk up for firewood and use the boughs as a mulch around low irowing landscape plants. The President and members of Delta Sigma Theta S orority. Portland Alum nae Chapter, thank you for you. generous toy contributions. Our Third A nnual Toy Dance, held at the Holiday Inn Airport November 28, 1987. was a success. As a result of your generosity, the following agencies and organizations were presented toys Grace Collins M em orial Center, N ortheast P ortland's Sixth Annual Christm as Party, and A lbina M inister ial Alliance, with focus on the new Teen Parent Program Again, thank you! Wising you and yours the happiest of the New Year. Leslie H ouston. President Evelyn Hairston, Social Action Chairperson Jean W ashington, Social Committee Chairperson Deloris Johnson, Publicity M em bers of Delta Sigma Theta S orority, Portland Alum nae Chapter PORTLAND OBSERVER The Eyes and Ears of the Community CALENDAR Dance A u d itio n s PSU to audition men and women dancers Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1-5 p.m. in 212 Shattuck Hall. 1914 SW Park, for a full length contemporary work choreographed by Judy Pat­ ton in collaboration with writer Ur sula LeGuin. The work will be per formed as part of the University's Contemporary Dance Season, April 15 16, in Lincoln Hall Auditorium Choreographer Judy Patton will conduct the January 9 auditions Warm ups will be from 1-2 p.m. with the audition from 2-5 p.m. Included will be set movements and improvisation, according to Patton. For further information, contact the PSU Department of Dance at 464 3131. Red Cross B abysitting Class Want to become a Certified Red Cross Babysitter? Girls and boys 11 years and older have an opportunity to learn how to plan for a baby­ sitting job, take responsibility for children, prevent accidents, know first aid, in an 8-hour Babysitting course. The class will be at Emanuel Hos­ pital, 2801 N. Gantenbein, on Satur­ day, January 2, from 9:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per stu­ dent. Scholarships are available. Call 284 7090 to register. A lzheim er's Disease or Forgetfulness? Join us for this free seminar as specialists discuss the basics of Alz heimer's disease and other demen tias. Marilyn Cleland, R.N., Care­ giver Program Coordinator, and Liz McKinney, Support Group Facilita tor, will repeat a program which was filled to capacity in December. Some of the issues to be covered include: What is Alzheimer's dis­ ease?; other causes of forgetful­ ness including medications and de­ pression; the role of medication and therapy; the latest research; and op­ tions for coping and caring. The seminar takes place Thurs­ day, January 7, 1988, 7-9 p.m. at Good Samaritan Medical Mall, Gre­ sham, 2850 E. Powell Valley Rd., at Burnside and is free to the public. To pre-register, call 661 7309. CPR For Infants and Toddlers A class in cardiopulmonary reses- citation (CPR) for infants and tor1- dlers will be held at Emanuel Hos­ pital & Health Center. This course is an in-depth, four-hour class teaching the basics in CPR, first aid and emergency procedures. Certification upon completion. The class offers hands-on experience to all participants through the use of baby and toddler manequins. Regi­ stration is limited to ensure indivi­ dual attention. The class begins Jan. 8. For more information and class registration, call Emanuel's Community Health Education office at 280 4284. 288-0033 X Mas Tree Recycle! Bring your tree to N.E. 42nd and Prescott St. on Saturday, Jan. 9th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tell all your friends! Only $2.00 donation per tree! Cub Scout Pack 477 and Boy Scout Troop 477, chartered to the Faubion School PTA and American Legion F & J Ravin Post 134, will raise funds by turning your Christmas tree into chips. 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