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September 16, 1992. .The Portland Observer...Page 3
From The Community
For The Community
The Whcrehousc Project (WHP)
specializes in providing reusable and
excess construction materials for the
repair and renovation of low-cost hous­
ing on a regional basis in NW Oregon
and SW Washington. The deals in
lumber, paint, doors, windows, bath­
tubs, sinks, toilets, light fixtures, cabi­
nets, carpeting, hardware, and working
appliances.
Used and surplus building materi­
als are donated to the by contractors,
homeowners, landlords, property man­
agement firms, manufacturers/suppli-
ers, nonprofit groups, government agen­
cies, school districts and businesses.
The materials are sold to low-income
persons and nonprofit organizations at
20% to 40% of retail value. The general
public can also purchase the materials
provided they are used to repair or
improve low-cost housing units.
About 90% of the WHP’s inven­
tory would have been buried were it not
for its efforts. From April of 1990 to
October 1991, the acted as a broker for
salvaged items by matching generators
with potential users. The obtained 5,000
sqft. of operational warehouse space in
October of 1991.
During the past two and one-half
years, the F has diverted approximately
150 tons of construction materials from
The General
Secretary Of The
World Council Of
Churches, Dr.
Emilio Castro, To
Make Portland
Appearances
area landfills. In addition, 10,00 square
feet of carpeting has been reused on
various projects. The F recycled 600
gallons of latex paint from Metro’s
Household Hazardous Clean-up Day in
1991 and continues to be a clearing­
house for unused paint donated by con­
Dr. Emilio Castro, General Secre­
tractors. About 3,500 gallons of paint
tary
of
the world Council of Churches,
has been directed to worthy causes.
plans
a
series of appearances in Port­
This includes 1,200 gallons for the
land, September 20-22, 1992.
Toppenish, WA “Best” Team project.
Dr. Castro has served as General
F’s activities result in: (1) keeping
Secretary for a decade. A Methodist
tons of reusable or surplus building
from Uruguay, Dr. Castro commands
materials out of our limited landfills,
respect in both northern and southern
(2) increasing affordable housing units,
hemispheres, in eastern and western
(3) creating new jobs, (4) providing
sectors.
donors with a charitable tax deduction,
His spiritual leadership has brought
(5) reducing contractor disposal costs,
both
warmth and vitality to the ecu­
(6) reducing air and noise pollution,
menical movement.
and (7) improving energy conserva­
Inareportlitled,“ACalltoconver-
tion. The F is supported by many indi­
sion” prcsented last month to the World
viduals, corporations and public agen­
Council of Churches’ Central Commit­
cies in the Pacific Northwest.
tee at its Geneva headquarters, Dr.
The WHP warehouse is located at
Castro said the experience of conver­
2808 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd, cross street of
sion is a passage into a new relation­
NE Stanton, 3rd gate. The warehouse is
ship, a new sphere of influence; it is a
open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 A.M.
birth, a new life, a new beginning in
to 4:00 P.M. Call (503) 281-3829 to
God.
purchase or donate items. For addi­
Conversion, he said, is a perma­
tional WHP information and consult­
nent coming back and going forward to
ing services, contact Jerry W. Greene,
the pristine experience of God’s love in
WHP founder, Chairman & CEO at
Jesus Christ.
(503) 285-0116.(09/01/92).
Free? What?
Clothes and Food Only
When?
Tuesday : Clothes • Friday: Food
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Where?
Mallory Avenue Church of Christ
3908 NE Mallory Ave. • Portland, OR 97211
For further information contact: Pat Gamble at 503-288-1092
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Tri-Met received approval from
the Federal Transit Administration for
a S75,O(X) grant to maximize disadvan­
tage business enterprise (DBE) partici­
pation in the Westside Light Rail
Project.
The grant will fund an 18-month
project to develop a technical assis­
tance program to help DBEs compete
for contracting opportunities with Tri-
Mel during construction of Westside
MAX, the largest public works project
in the state’s history.
“We are extremely pleased to re­
ceive this grant,” said Tri-Met Deputy
General Manager Bob Post. “The funds
will helpTri-Met significantly in meet­
ing our commitment to an aggressive
program involving DBE firms in con­
struction of the Westside project. We
fully anticipate building on the success
we experienced with castside MAX
when a 22% participation level was
achieved.”
Post said Tri-Met will work with a
consulting firm to design an outreach
and assistance program to increase the
expertise and capabilities of DBEs in
several areas, such as bonding and in­
surance, marketing , cost estimating,
accounting, general management, and
evaluation of bids and proposals. Tri-
Met will distribute to DBE firms video
tapes highlighting Westside MAX con­
tracting opportunities. Workshops will
also be presented in the region.
Total cost of the new program is
some $94,000. The federal grant pro­
vides 80%, with Tri-Met funds cover­
ing the remaining 20%.
Westside MAX is a $944 million
light rail line from downtown Portland
to Washington County. Construction is
scheduled to begin early in 1993.
Planning:
A Community Conference
Free Oregon Pink
Shrimp Recipes
Available In Time
For Abundant
Harvest
As part of its ongoing effort to
educate consumer about the good nutri­
tion and value of seafood, National
Seafood Educators has developed tasty
recipes that feature Oregon pink shrimp:
Superb Shrimp, and Tomato Tostada,
English Muffin Shrimp Pizza, and Easy
Shrimp and Pea Salad. The recipes are
printed on 3"x5" recipe cards, and can
be obtained (along with a seafood nutri­
tion chart) by sending a self-addressed
stamped envelope to: National Seafood
Educators, P.O. Box 60006, Richmond
Beach, WA 98160.
Blue Cross of California, along
with two other California-based carri­
ers, has played a key role in organizing
support for A 3657. But even before the
introduction of this measure last spring.
Blue Cross had taken a number of steps
to reduce the numberof uninsured work­
ers in small businesses.
Last year, for example, we created
the Small Group Access program which
provides managed health coverage for
full-time employees of small businesses.
More than 245,000 people from 14,173
businesses are now covered in this pro­
gram-and the number goes up monthly.
Small Group Access controls costs
through effective managed care prod-
ucts-and thus offers more affordable
rates. The program broadens access
because there are no ineligible indus­
tries, no limitations and no avoidance
of traditional high-risk groups.
Blue Cross’ track record with the
Small Group Access program proves
that small businesses can be better served
with the right mix of insurance plan
options. Most important for the reform
movement, Blue Cross’ experience is
helping to make the case for why all
insurance carriers should be required to
end the discriminatory practices that
serve to deny coverage to so many
small groups.
African-American
Banking Executive
Highlights
Continued from front page
OAUB Treasurer, at 340-5613.
The Oregon Association of Urban
Bankers is dedicated to developing and
promoting minority professionals in
Oregon’s banking and financial ser­
vices industry. OAUB is an affiliate o f
the National Association of Urban Bank­
ers (NAUB), which represents over
1,700 minority professional in 30chap­
ters located throughout the United
Slates.
Camp Fire Boys And
Girls Seeks New And
Returning Members
Parents! You can help your child
build self-esteem and have fun too!
Camp fire is forming groups now for
boys and girls in kindergarten through
12th grade. Outdoor living, creative
play, science, drama, community ser­
vice and more are all part of the
Camp Fire Program. Camp Fire
can make a Difference in your life, all
225-7800 today for a schedule of parent
information nights near your home.
That’s Camp Fire Boys and Girls, 224-
7800.
JJ
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Tri-Met Received Approval From The
Federal Transit Administration For a
$75,000 Grant For DBE Participation
In The Westside Light Rail Project.
Child Abuse
Prevention
Volunteers
Help end the tragedy of child abuse
as vol unteer telephone counselor on the
Child Abuse Hotline. No experience
needed; extensive training is provided.
Evening and weekend shifts available.
Call Sue at 238-8819 for more informa­
tion.
Portland Gray Panthers
The September 19 meeting o f the
Portland Gray Panthers will feature a
discussion of the Oregon Health Plan.
The meeting, which is open to the pub­
lic, will be held at the Northwest Ser­
vice Center, 1819 N.W. Everett at 10
a.m.
Quecnie Samuel, Juanita Watson,
and Rev. Bernard Ings preview the
schedules for the 2nd annual RDI com­
munity conference on alcohol and drug
abuse prevention which will take place
Saturday September 19thatthe Oregon
Convention Center from 8AM to
4:30PM. Quecnie Samuel is the Chair­
person of this years conference “A Car­
ing Community: Partnerships for pre­
vention.” More than 400 people are
expected to attend the conference. Rev.
Bernard Ings has been instrumental in
the development of the Pre-Conference
Forum Friday September 18, which
will feature discussion on alcohol and
drug abuse treatment issues. All of the
community is invited to attend the con­
ference and the pre-conference. There
is no cost for the pre-conference Forum.
Call the RDI office 294-7074 for regis­
tration information.
Caption for photo: Left to right -
Qucenie Samuel, Juanita Watson and
Rev. Bernard Ings.
Dr. Lendon Smith
Featured Speaker
For La Leche
League
Noted author, pediatrician and hu­
morist will be the guest speaker for La
Leche League’s Oregon Area confer­
ence. With his usual flair and style, Dr.
Smith will be discussing childhood
nutrition from breastfeeding through
adolescence. Dr. Smith will be speak­
ing from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday,
September 18 at the Mt. Hood commu­
nity College Visual Arts Center. Tick­
ets are avai lable to the public for $ 10.00.
For more information, call Chris Kester
at 771-1372. Seating is limited.
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Temple Baptist Church
5K and 1 Mile RUN/WALK
1319 NE 7th
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Tuesday
12:15pm
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A community event with a mission. The Cure & Control Of Breast Cancer.
Maranatha Church
4222 NE 12th
(Enter Skidmore)
Sat
9:30
This is an opportunity tor women of all ages, sizes, shapes and colors to join
together and make their voices heard tor a cause that is truly personal, the 5K has
been designated for women only This race is being presented to benefit the Susan
G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, which funds breast cancer research and
promotes awareness, education and early detection of the disease The Race 75% of
the proceeds stays in the community to be used for local education & Mammography
Programs 25% of the proceeds will help ongoing national breast cancer research
grants and the Breast Cancer Hotline 1-800-IM AWARE
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