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Page 6 Portland Observer DECEMBER 20, 1989 N ew s A round T own Santa Brings A “ Better Christmas to AH'* Santa Claus is opening a temporary satellite office in Northeast Portland, and w ill staff it w ill local volunteers. Claus said his goal in setting up the one-day workshop was to bring a "Better Christmas to A ll" by helping 20 needy fam ilies in Northeast Portland. For the second year running, members o f local neighborhood groups. Pacific Rawer, Pacific Development, Inc. and KBMS ra dio have been assigned by Claus to organ ize the temporary workshop scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to bring non- perishable foods to the site and join in the festivities. In keeping with the Spirit o f Christ mas, there w ill be caroling, refreshments and free carousel rides for children. Pacific Power w ill provide trees with stands and turkeys. Representatives from Northeast neighborhood groups w ill deco rate the trees and deliver to needy homes. Volunteer elves should report to Carou sel Courtyard, 710 N.E. Holladay Street. For MAX riders, take the 7 th Ave. Carousel Young Mothers End Welfare Hassles And Live The Lite You Want! New And Free! NEW CHANCE helps you to: * Leave Welfare Behind * Learn Solid Job Skills * Land a Job You Like * Earn Good Pay * Get FREE Child Care * Get Your GED * Keep Your Health Care * Move Up to a Better Life Are you under 22? Do you get AFDC checks? Then talk to your caseworker now or call NEW CHANCE. 282-0003 Hurry! Limited Openings! No Fees or Hidden Costs! Optimum Family Health Clinic * 4747 N X Martin Lather About 2,500 families w ill pick up Christmas food baskets or vouchers from The Salvation Army at 1710 N.E. Sandy Blvd. starting Monday, December 18, at 9:00 p.m. Nearly 1,000 children will receive toys. The Christmas Warehouse will stay open through Sunday, December 24. People wishing to make credit card donations can call 238-GIVE. Not enough food has been collected as o f today. "W e only have enough food for 300-400 baskets" says Major William Hunter o f the Salvation Army. People can drop o ff canned foods and frozen turkeys to 1710 N.E. Sandy Blvd., Portland. Witnesses to incident at Lloyd Cen ter Shopping Mall on Friday, Dec. 15th, 1989, approximately 8:35 pjn. between African-American female accompanied by five children, and white security guard employed by J.C. Penney's. Please contact (503) 286-3254. 4722 N.E. Glisan Portland, Oregon (503) 232-5879 New Location: Portland Observer Christmas Food Distribution Begins NOTICE! D r. Jew ell C ra w fo rd , M .D .. stop. P ortland O bsej ye Assistance to Small Business Offered The Black Teenage World Scholarship Program Everybody’s A Winner (All Participants Receive Trophies, Prizes, Scholarships) Enter this outstanding program. Write for application form. Miss and Mr. Black Teenage World Pageant. If you are 14 to 17 years o f age you may enter this outstanding program . . . write for additional information fo r the '89 program. Write to: BTW SP- '89, P.O. Box 1139, Danville, VA 24543. Mayor’s Forum to Debut Mayor Bud Clark announced his par ticipation in a new program to be produced by Paragon Cable entitled "The Mayor's Forum. ’ ’ Paragon w ill begin the hour-long, pre-council show on Wed., Dec. 6. The show will be hosted by B ill Deiz. The program is currently scheduled to run for 13 weeks and is intended to present information on current city activities o f special interest to the community. This new cable television program will help us better communicate with everyone about the is sues facing our City. For the public's information, the pro gram will not take place on Wed., Dec. 27. Has sagging sales and tight money got your business in a bind? The small business administration and the University o f Port land are once again offering their popular Small Business Institute Program to exist ing small and medium sized businesses beginning January 2, 1990. The SBI program offers free manage ment assistance to businesses in the Port- land/Vancouver metro area. Teams o f 2-"' senior or graduate studen. ;n busines administration study the business for a term and then present a written and oral report to the client at the end o f the term. Clients would see students about 6-8 times per term, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours each time. Student teams have tackled such di verse projects as marketing plans, recordkeep ing systems, inventory control systems, business plans, budgets and market sur veys. Sometimes a second term for follow up is available. Students do things for the business that the owner may have always wanted to do, but hasn't had the time or money to do. Findings are confidential. For more infor mation on this free program, call Dr. Neil Higgins at the University o f Portland at 283-7226. King, Jr. Blvd. P o rtla n d , O regon 97211 REAL I S I A ll; PROFESSIONALS 100 NEED POUR BEDROOM? $44,950. This home may be just the ticket. Cape Cod style w ith tw o bedrooms on main floor andtwo upstairs. There's a large yard for the kids to play. The home is clean and ready fo r move-in area o f good homes. Frank 287 - 287-8989 or 287-1476 (Agent). CENTURY 21 Peninsula Realty North Portland 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Oversized Garage on a spacious 1-1/2 loL O nly $36,000 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Deck, Nice Yard, Priced to Sell at $19,500. - C ontract Northeast Portland 1 Bedroom, Double Car Garage, Lots o f Space. Priced R ight at $17,000. W o n t'tL a s t!!!!! Merry Christmas Fromourfami^toyotirs... "f • > # z. « " x < • t f 9 f » j A • > • ♦ • « « f a f « A z A ».r- *. < * f t * r,*» • a p * t * o • ♦ * « • * * « .* * >4^ 1