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< <r » < - « ♦ V Page 6...The Portland Observer...January 29, 1992 What makes Quick Contrai big news? It's simple There's nothinc c o m p lic a te c Join Any Class Any Time a b o u t it. O u r new Quick Control plan puts you in control fast. And its hassle-free, so its easy to stick with. You'll choose from delicious pre-planned menus of the foods you love. Meals that are a snap to prepare with minimal ... l^J" Control. I So z> get x^4 1 A IlfrX weiqhinq and I measuring. Quick with — th e plan and you II see, Call Collect 1-503-297-1021 success has never been Weekdays 8;30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. this simple. NORTHEAST PORTLAND Maranatha Church 4222 N.E. 12th (Enter on Skidmore) Sat. 9:30 a m. Temple Baptist Church 1319 N.E. 7th Fireside Room Tues. 12:15 p.m. Tillamook Park Bldg. 2108 N.E. 41st Ave 7.00 p.m. Mon. 7:00 p.m. Tues. Wed. 9:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Thurs. Fri. 9:30 a.m. US West Customers To See Reduced Rates Customers o f US West Com m uni cations w ill begin seeing reduced rales for m onthly local service, in-state long distance charges and some optional Custom C alling Services. These rate reductions along w ith a one time credit began appearing on bills dated after January 19 and w ill be retroactively applied back to January 1. The reduc tions and credits are linked to a new regulatory agreement reached byUS West and the Oregon Public U tility Commission (OPUC) late last year. “ The line rate changes are based on a customers’ type o f local basic WITH TH LAW J by Gregory P. Oliveros Q. W h a t is negligence? A. Negligence is a legal concept called a Tort. The meaning o f a T ort is, “ a wrong; a private or c iv il wrong or injury resulting from a breach o f legal duty that exists by virtue o f society’s expectations regarding interpersonal c o n d u c t” The meaning o f negligence is, “ failure to exercise that degree o f care which a person o f ordinary prudence (a reasonable person) would exercise under the same circumstances.” To establish a case for negligence, the com plaining party called the p la in tiff, must prove: 1. service. Residence rate reductions range from 19 cents to 38 cents m onthly and business rate reductions range from $2.22 to $7.83 m onthly,’ ’ according to US West Oregon Vice President and CEO Marsha Congdon. “ Also, cus tomers w ill receive a one-time credit up o f up to $24.17 for each current residence line and up to $60.69 for each regular business phone line.” The one time credit is based on the number o f months the customer has had the service since January 1, 1990. “ I f customers have reduced their number o f lines or disconnected service be tween January 1. 1990 and December 31, 1991, they may be eligible for an additional one-time credit,” Congdon noted. US West is enclosing a credit form in all Oregon customer b ills and the defendant, the other party had a duty to conform to a specific stand o f conduct for the protection o f the p la in tiff against an unreasonable risk o f injury; the defendant breached that duty; the defendant breach was the factual and legal cause o f the p la in tiff’ s injury; there exists damage to the p la in tiff’ s person or property. Q. W h a t is an example o f negligence? A . A n automobile accident where the p la in tiff asserts that he/shc has suffered either personal and or property injury because o f the defendant’ s negligent driving. Q. M u st the p la in tiff file a law su it in o rd e r to collect damages fro m the defendant? A. A s a g e n e ra lru le .n o . Damages, “ is monetary compensa tion which the law awards to one who has been injured by the action o f another.” Many negligence cases are settled before the p la in tiff brings form al legal action by filin g a com plaint w ith the court. Gregory P. Oliveros, 2161 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon 97239 Disclaimer w ill print the claim form in newspaper advertisements. The information presented to you, the reader is general in nature and should not be relied upon fo r decision-making purposes. Before you take steps that arc lik e ly to have legal consequences, you should consult an attorney. The new regulatory plan continues OPUC overview o f service quality w ith added benefits fo r both the company and its customers, according to Cong don. “ The agreement provides US West pricing fle x ib ility to respond to competition, a broader range for earn ing and a process to share revenues w ith customers on an ongoing basis. Customers w ill benefit through the rate reduction and a five-year “ freeze” on basic service rates, possible revenue sharing, and high quality o f service requirements.” Revenue sharing from the com pany’s 1990 operations appeared in bills last month and w ill continue through December, 1992, Congdon added. “ Residence customers began receiv ing a 44 cent m onthly credit w hile $1.35 is being credited m onthly fo r each business line.” US West first proposed a new set o f regulatory rules in 1988 to reflect growing competition for some services w hile balancing the need for stabilized basic service rates and m aintaining service quality. Telecommunications services are divided into essential and “ non-essential” categories. Es sential service rates, such as those for local basic access are effectively fro zen for five years. Prices fo r non- essential services, like C all W aiting or special business line services can be adjusted to adjust competition and other market conditions. Nationwide Insurance 919 N.E. 19th Ave Wed. 11:30 a m. NORTH PORTLAND Rivergate Community Church 4737 N. Lombari St. Tues. 7:00 p.m. • w . « •S.* \ . University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Columbia Hall (Enter From Portsmoth) Wed. 5:00 p.m You’ve G ot It In You To Get It O ff You.” C 1992 Weigh! Walchers international, inc owner of the registered trademark. All rights reserved ■ /.t -1 * L *» <•: * Portland Com m unity College celebrates /* - * <?.: ». z BLACK HISTORY MONTH During February, a college-wide kaleidoscope of events will sparkle across the three PCC campuses. “Black History - Past, Present and Future" •» Friday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Cascade Hall Auditorium Cascade Campus, 17705 N.E. Killingsworth ’ ? r • *■ /. ’ î- :• / v The keynote speakei is Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, professor and chair of the African American Studies department at Temple University in Philadelphia. “A Gospel Explosion" Saturday, Feb. 8; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Maranatha Church, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave. «je Black Business Expo '92 The 3rd annual business trade fair and expo. Come for some great retail buys, or gather information, network, wheel and deal! Sat. Feb. 22:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Feb. 23:12 noon to 5 p.m. i QJ Cascade Campus Gymnasium, 705 N. Killingsworth *r Call 244-6111, ext. 4535, for a brochure of events. BOSTON’S MINI MARKET NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! «£ • f ’ VL > . r, •; x y - < ■ »* 1»? V.. • t •*.$» * • • 44 J» PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY STORE IT’S A MUST. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM DRINKING ON THE STORE GROUNDS AND ON THE OLD FRED MEYER PARKING LOT. IT CAUSES MANY UNNEEDED PROBLEMS. COME BY FOR ALL YOUR SHOPPING NEEDS. WE WORK WITH OLCC. LOCATED AT 726 N.E. KILLINGSWORTH 282-6776 WHEN DORIE MILLER BECAME OUR COUNTRY'S FIRST WORLD WAR II HERO, THE REAL BATTLE BEGAN. Finally, the President of the United States intervened on Miller's behalf. And in May of 1942, Seaman Third Class Dorie Miller became the first African-American to receive the Navy's highest medal, the Navy Cross. In honor of Black History Month, the Chrysler Corporation salutes Dorie Miller. His heroism did more than just earn him a medal. It opened the door which led to America’s armed forces becoming truly representative of all its people. In the process they became the most powerful force for freedom in the world today. On December 7, 1941, Dorie Miller, a Black messman, leaped to the anti-aircraft gun of a fallen comrade and proceeded to shoot down two to five Japanese fighter planes while under heavy enemy fire. It was a truly amazing feat. Especially in light of the fact that he had never fired an anti-aircraft gun in his life, because the Navy did not give Black servicemen weapons training. For his courage and gallantry he should have been awarded the Navy Cross without question. But certain powers felt America wasn't ready for a Black hero, so they downplayed his deed. That’s when the real battle began. Civil rights groups, Black newspapers and even white liberals joined forces. They began fighting for Miller to receive the recognition he rightfully deserved. • - V V-- * '• *■ CHRYSLER W CORPORATION CHRYSLER .............. • • • - « , PlYMOUJH DODGE DODGE ÎRUCKS JEEP■ EAGIE
