Page 3 Portland Observer JUNE 15,1989
News Around Town
BUSINESS
LAUNCHING
DRUG WAR
OFFENSIVE
The war against crime and illicit
drug use in Oregon is being waged on
two fronts.
In the public sector, the Legisla
ture is working to enact new laws
that will create more prison space,
refine sentencing guidelines and pro
vide more tools for enforcement agen
cies.
That’s the corrections approach.
In the private sector, employers
are turning to a prevention strategy.
They are utilizing a major principle
of economics -- the law of supply and
demand. They are working together
to reduce demand for illegal drugs,
in recognition of the fact supply will
diminish as a result.
In the process, some other things
also are diminishing—costly health
and rehabilitation care, on-the-job
accidents, shoddy workmanship and
high insurance claims.
Keying the private sector effort is
a growing attitude among employers
that tells current employees and would-
be workers that there are no jobs in
Oregon for those who insist on using
illicit drugs and creating the demand
that sustains that illegal marketplace.
In the forefront of this campaign
is Oregon’s largest statewide busi
ness organization, Associated Ore
gon Industries. It offers its members
a discounted four-stage program by
which each can cover major aspects
of the issue.
They include pre-employment psy
chological testing that reveals ten
dencies toward substance abuscytheft
and violence. The tests also help match
an applicant’s skills to various job
tasks and reveal those for whom
employers can earn tax credits if
employed.
Second stage is an employee
wellness program that emphasizes
fitness and the many benefits of
maintaining good health habits.
Third, a complete set of manuals,
videotapes and other materials guides
employers through the steps neces
sary to comply with existing laws
and regulations when establishing em
ployment policies regarding drug and
alcohol abuse.
And the final stage is a direct link
with Oregon Medical laboratories, a
qualified licensed facility which will
conduct substance abuse testing that
is appropriate for business purposes.
Results of the public sector effort
will be measured largely by the num
ber of drug dealers and addicts sup
porting their habits by criminal ac
tivity who are apprehended and locked
up.
Private sector results already are
equally as dramatic and more pro
ductive. Most private sector employ
ers combine drug and alcohol abuse
policies with job safety programs
because the issues are so closely re
lated. Another major element of suc
cessful programs is providing sub
stance abusers with the option or
restored employment once they suc
cessfully complete a company-rec
ommended or sponsored rehabilita
tion program.
So, far most businesses with ef
fective programs are large corpora
tions. On 1983 only three percent of
Fortune 500 companies had drug
testing programs. By 1987 the num
ber had passed the 50 percent mark
and was growing rapidly. Participat
ing firms reported immediate im
provements in productivity, fewer
accidents and elevated morale.
In Oregon, Hoffman Construction
Co. reported workers’ comp losses
CASCADE BUSINESS CENTER TO
HOLD VENDERS DAY
Cascade Business Center Corpo
ration will present Valko Sichel,
President and CEO, of Northwest
Futon Inc. as the featured speaker at
their regular Neighborhood Business
Forum on June 22 from 12:00 noon
to 2:30. Sichel will share his vision
for a successful business. The gen
eral public is welcome to attend this
session held at the Cascade Center,
at 4134 N. Vancouver.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
VENDOR DAY IS PART OF
THE ACTION
As part of the Neighborhood F
rum Cascade will have a telecommu
nications vendor day. Representa
tives from such firms as GTE, AT&T,
Sprint, will be on hand to display the
latest in telecommunications tech
nology and to discuss business com
munication programs.
Lunch will be served. Fees for the
seminar will be $15.00 with lunch,
$ 10.00 without lunch. Cascade Busi
ness Center Resident Businesses and
Associate members will receive a
$5.00 discount. For Reservations call
284-3830.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY FAIR TO
OPEN JULY 25-30
Where:
Expo Center Fairgrounds, On Marine Drive in North
Portland
Tue-Sat: Noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 9 p.m.
$4 adults; $2 seniors 60 and over and students 6-12. Under
six free.
Jan Johnson, Ass’t. Manager 285-7756 or Clark Schenk-
enberger, Publicity, 226-2721
Exhibits o f animals and livestock, foods and crafts, pets
and small animals, poultry, art and photography. Carni
val, rodeo, continuous entertainment on three stages,
Australian exhibits, Indian exhibits, food and refresh
ments, amusements.
Hours:
Adm ission:
Contacts:
Features:
Daily:
of $986,000 in 1984, before its safety
and drug testing programs were in
place. With both programs operating
in 1987, losses dropped to $118,000.
Northwest Natural Gas Company’s
drug and alcohol policy - emphasiz
ing health and wellness - produced a
27 percent drop in number of days
lost to industrial accidents the first
year and a 14 percent reduction in
illness-caused absences.
A comprehensive drug and safety
program in Eugene-based Bohemia,
Inc., cut workers ’ comp costs of $ 1.9
million in 1983-84 to $786,000 in
1987 -88.
All are members of the Oregon
Business Council, an organization of
41 of the state’s largest corporations.
OBC has produced a series o f six
guiding principles in a program they’re
calling Fightback Against Drugs and
is urging implementation by its
membership.
The principles state that compa
nies should write policies to prohibit
illegal drug use and take disciplinary
action against employees who vio
late the policies. They call for pre
employment drug test and testing for
cause. They also require rehabilita
tion opportunities and establish edu
cation programs for employees and
families.
Businesses with fewer in -house
resources than the largest corpora
tions are finding the elements of
fered through Associated Oregon
Industries a big help in implement
ing their own programs. And AOI
continues its efforts in behalf of all
businesses to impress lawmakers and
regulatory agencies with the impor
tance of sustaining employers’ rights
to test job applicants and existing
employees for substance abuse.
Testing is referred to as the essen
tial weapon in the private sector’s es
calating offensive in the war on crime
and illicit drugs.
The Oregon Department of Vet
erans’ Affairs began mailing offers
today to loan holders with 7.2 per
cent rates. 40,000 borrowers will be
offered the opportunity to convert
their variable interest rate loan to a
slightly higher fixed rate.
These borrowers who can afford
an increase in their monthly payment
may find this option appealing be
cause they would 1) have the com
fort of knowing their mortgage inter
est rate could never be raised, 2) pay
less overall, and 3) they would have
the ability to plan for retirement more
effectively. Those choosing to take
the fixed rate option would agree to a
Modification Agreement.
This is a financial benefit to the
Department as borrowers would be
paying a higher rate, the loan term
would be shortened by 10 percent
and reamortized each year.
Director Jon Mangis is pleased to
see results of the 1987 ODVA legis
lation come to fruition. He antici
pates a 10 percent positive response
to the offer.
Those loans numbered with even
account numbers had their offer mailed
today; odd numbered accounts will
be mailed on June 23, 1989. Both
will have three weeks to respond.
Other accounts may be offered a fixed
rate option at a later date. More in
formation is available by calling 373-
2328 in Salem, or toll free 1-800-
828-8801.
PASSINART: A THEATRE COMPANY
PRESENTS
LONG TIME SINCE YESTERDAY
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
RECEIVES $50,000 GRANT TO
BEGIN ADULT CARE PROGRAM
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
FORUM TO FEATURE FUTON
MAN
Volunteers of American (VOA)
has been awarded a $50,000 grant
from the National VOA Endowment
Fund to begin an Adult Day Care
Program. The program is expected to
open on August 1, 1989, at 537 SE
Alder St.
The Adult Day Care Program will
provide daily living assistance to frail,
functionally impaired, or mildly
confused older adults who might oth-
erwisc require expensive nursing home
care. The program will allow frail
seniors to remain independent in their
own homes as they age, and provides
a low cost health care alternative. In
serving the elderly, the program also
provides respite to caregivers from
the pressures and demands of caring
for a disabled relative or friend.
Services at the program will in-
clude hot meals and snacks, health
care, counseling, transportation to
the program within designated areas,
social activities, physical and recrea-
tional therapy, and assistance in the
activities of daily living (showering,
grooming, taking medications, etc.),
An interdisciplinary team of staff
members will work with each senior
to develop a personal plan o f care,
These plans will address medical,
physical, psychosocial, nutritional and
grooming needs.
The Adult Day Care Program will
serve 30 clients per day, Monday
through Friday. There will be a ratio
of one staff person for six clients, al-
lowing for much personal attention,
Title XIX Medicaid will cover pro-
gram fees for those that qualify.
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MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR OF
STORE OPERATIONS
Energetic executive with brood retoil experience to direct statewide operation of
235 retail liquor stores.
JUNE IS BLACK MUSIC MONTH
You'll work with our Purchasing and Distribution Directors to assure the avail
ability of alcoholic beverages to the public and produce $50-560 million in net
revenue each year for the citizens of Oregon.
Specifically, through your four district managers you'll oversee daily store op
erations; administer inventory, sales, and cash handling procedures; and en
sure excellent customer service.
Candidates must know merchandising principles, have strong human relations
skills, be able to work effectively with liquor store ogents as well as Commission
managers and staff, and be capable of conducting special Merchandising Pro
gram improvement projects
Candidates must likewise have vision, integrity, a proven track record of moti
vating and energizing others, and most importantly, the ability to produce
positive results Since we retail a controlled substance, the ability to balance
moderation concerns with the business aspect of our work is olso essential
This is on Executive Service position, solary range $33,696-543,056 plus liberal
benefits If you are highly qualified, and if you are interested in pining a
public agency committed to excellence, please make sure your LETTER OF
APPLICATION ond your RESUME arrive in our office by JUNE 23
Other entertainment to include Dave’s Aussie Band,
Moore’s Amazing Mongrels, Professor Body wise’s Trav
eling Menagerie, Kramien’s Educated Hollywood Par
rots, North Sanitam, Sound Tradition Barbershop Quar
tet. Exotic animals/
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“ Go Hog Wild Down Under” . Fair will feature Austra
lian exhibits, activities, foods and refreshments, and
Aussie music.
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According to Delanie Delimont,
Director of Senior Services at VOA,
Adult Day Care Programs are a rela-
tively new idea in serving the eld-
erly. Because many people are living
to a more advanced age, the need for
affordable, community based alter-
natives in long term care has in-
creased.
“ Many Seniors do not need con-
slant nursing care, “ said Delimont,
“ but they do need some assistance in
daily living. This program assists these
people during the day and provides
time off for their caregivers, usually
their spouse or their children.” Deli-
mont says that the program is also an
option for elderly adults who live on
their own without regular care givers
but who still need some help with,
for example, showering or remem-
bering to take medications,
Individuals who are interested in
using the Adult Day Care Program
when it opens in August may call
Delimont at 232-4117.
VOA Oregon, Inc. is part of one
of the nation’s largest social services
agencies which has branches in over
200 communities. VOA operates a
wide variety of programs in the Port-
land area including the following: a
Child Care Center, two latchkey
programs, a Senior Center and low
cost clinic, a Senior transportation
program, a residential facility for
homeless and their children, a tem-
P°rary shelter facility for adolescent
girls, and the Womens Residential
Center, a diversion program for female
felons.
PassinArt: A Theatre Company is pleased to present the Oregon premiere
of LONG TIME SINCE YESTERDAY by P. J. Gibson. The play opens June
23 and runs through July 16,1989 at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
(5340 N. Interstate in Portland) on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and
Sundays at 3:00 p.m.LONG TIME SINCE YESTERDAY is a potent new
drama set in suburban Ewing Township, N.J. at a reunion of former college
mates, now in their thirties, at the funeral of ariothcr friend, who has recently
killed herself. These women are prosperous, professional, middle-class
Black women who have gone through the turbulence of the sixties and have
come out on top in the eighties. THESE ARE WOMEN WHO YOU
KNOW. At the wake for their deceased friend, the suicide which has once
again brought them together. This is a literate, humerus, and sensitive look
at the lives o f contemporary Black women. The play was a success at the
New York City’;s Federal Theatre in October of 1985.
PassinArt Theatre Company’s production of LONG TIME SINCE
YESTERDAY features Jeannette C. Bhajan, Jeannette Russell Brown,
Chiffon Davis, Letta LeDuff, Betty Jean Gamer, Aisha Irving, Brenda
Phillips, Carmen Warren, and Denise Williams. The production will be
directed by Connie Carley who is the co-founder of PassinArt Theatre
Company. Assistant Director, Michael Grant, set design is by Doug Strong,
costumes by Wanda Walden,lighting by Rubin Hudson, and sound by Vicke
Hudson.
Ticket prices are $7.00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and $5.00 on Sundays.
Discount rates available to groups and seniors. For reservations or more
information, please call 284-4108 or 243-7930.
SPECIAL PREVIEW NIGHT - THURSDAY, JUNE 22 AT 7;3O p.m.
AT THE INTERSTATE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER - ADMIS
SION $1.00.
PassinArt: A Theatre Company is a non-profit community theater group,
and this production is sponsored in part by the Metropolitan Arts Commis
sion and Oregon Arts Commission.
Tue., July 25: Kids Day. Free admission for 12 and under
noon to 6 p.m. Seven carnival rides for
$4.25. Main Stage entertainment COOL’R,
SHOCK, LINN, AND DINO, the funk
musician.
Wed., July 26: Senior Day. Free admission for seniors all
day. Main Stage entertainment is MICKEY
GILLEY.
Thu.,‘July 27: Main Stage features JAN & DEAN. Spe
cial carnival day $7.50 for unlimited rides
plus 11 games. (Some games require
multiple tickets.)
Fri., July 28: Main Stage Entertainment is MARSHALL
TUCKER BAND.
Sat., July 29: JOHNNY LIMBO AND THE LUGNUTS
on the Main Stage.
Sun., July 30: FRANKIE AVALON, former teen idol
closes Main Stage.
Theme:
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