M ay 4, 1994 • T he P ortland O bserver P age B 2 'Slije latri» Program Helps Homes Save On Heat _ Lela Miller was thrilled to watch weatherization workers from Clacka- mas County Employment, Training and Business Services begin work on her home Monday morning. A group 6f public and private partners in volved in weatherization services cally-developcd strategics to assist the most needy Oregonians. It helps them move toward self-sufficiency by .SinCC ssistance $1Q6 g a th e re d o u tsid e her hom e in Gladstone to celebrate her home be ing the 5O,OO0th low income Oregon home to receive free conservation measures. Funds tor the program come through the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department. There is no charge to the low-income recipients. . Oregon Housing and Community Services Department. “The success and value this program has demon strated is an inspiration to all of us providing housing assistance.” ogram asp vi jn Federa, funds tQ decrcasing their energy usage and weatherize homes for low-income reducing their healing costs. Insula household throughout Oregon. The tion, w eatherstripping, caulking, Clackamas County Commission Oregon Program leads the nation in storm windows and other measure Chair Ed Lindquist complimented are installed for both home owners many aspects, including joint efforts the Oregon program on its many part with Northwest utilities which lever and renters. ners, including local governments, “The Weatherization Assistance ages thousands of additional dollars Bonneville Power Administration, Program has benefitted thousands of to provide supplemental funding tor public and private utilities and sup Oregonians in need. The results of more homes. pliers. “This is a great program that these activities range from improving Insial lation of conservation mea increases the comfort for low income the health and safety of homes to sure is done by Community Action families as well as helps them save reducing the impact of energy usage Agencies and other service providers money. We look forward to being a on the environm ent," said Lynn throughout the state. The program partner with Oregon Housing for many Schoessler, deputy director of the has become an integral part of lo- "Unity Market Place" m m e and improving hun- to m come hun dreds of Clackamas County homes.’ v years p ..r t Jean Van Vlandrcn, national di rector of the Weatherization Assis tance Program for the U.S. Depart ment of Energy, congratulated O r egon on the milestone and said, “This program has helped millions of low income families improve their living standards. We especially appreciate the work done in Oregon. You have been leaders in leveraging additional funds by your innovative ideas and enthusiasm for the Weatherization Program.” Van is in Port IlUgtuni, v Vlandren —-------- land toattend the regional conference on low-income energy issues “Invest- ing in our Energy Future”, at the Hilton Hotel from Monday through Thursday. “O ur com pany, as w ell as all o f the u tilities in the N orthw est, have been partners in this p ro gram since the early 1980’s,” said C h ris R yder, P o rtlan d G eneral E lectric Vice P resident-C ustom er S ervices. “ PGE has been a p ar ticip an t with our rebate program and with support through our own w eatherization em ployees. We are . proud o f our co ntributions that have helped increase the am ount o f hom es w eatherized in O reg o n . Home Equity Loano. Lazarus Art Society, Inc. in part nership with E & M Sentry Market has opened The “Unity Market Place”, on April 30,1994. The market will be located at 909 N. Killingsworth, in North Portland, two blocks west of Portland Community College Cas cade Campus). Form 1-5 North, take the Killingsworth exit proceed to the Killingsworth stop sign, turn right (east), two block. We would like to have your sug gestions to help us provide a “Market Place” we can all enjoy. If you know of Bands, Rap Groups, Musicians, Mimes, or any wholesome entertain ment that will make the “Market Place” festive and exciting. Give us the names and contact and contact information such as; phone number address, etc. We also need people to serve on several committees. If you are interested in serving on one of the following; Vendor, Activities or En tertainment, please call 727-2694 or stop by E & M Sentry Market, 909 N. Killingsworth. “The Unity Market Place”, will take place on the parking lot every week-end starting April 30, 1994 through December 24, 1994. Logo Contest!!! * • ■ I IÍ New Market Place Looks For A Logo “Unity Market Place” Logo Con test. Design the logo for our Market Place and win a Grand Prize of a SlOO.ContestRules: Anyonecan enter this contest. The logo should depict the philosophy of the Market Place. Focusing on the positive aspects of the North/North East Community. Showing the Market as a fun festive place where vendors, entertainers and market patrons of culturally diverse backgrounds are intermingling. Contest ends May 28,1994 W in ner announced May 30, 1994. For more information call; 727-2694. The regular cost of the booth fee is $35.00. SM Right Thio Why. DECORATING Painted Furniture: Strokes of Imagination (NU) - From fabulous faux fin ishes to down-on-the-farm country looks, painting has moved off the walls onto furniture in a major way. “Painting, spackling. washed and scrubbed effects make every thing old look new again," says Linda Jones, executive consultant to Masco Home Furnishings. “Painted furniture can add a vintage look, a splash of color or a touch of whimsy to any room." “Retro-country” designs, like those created by John DeCristofaro for Lexington Furniture Industries, include white picket fence tables and styles decorated with fresh checks and weathered farmhouse finishes. Stenciled motifs from yesteryear may adorn pastel chairs or march across pine chests of drawers. Other painted strokes of imagina tion include: • Marble or stone faux finishes. • Eye-fooling designs that look like bookcases and cupboards. • Crackled, distressed finishes with an Old World look. • Textured surfaces created by ap plying gesso, a mixture of plaster- of-Paris and glue, then painted. Whatever the painted finish, the look is timeless — taking the best ot yesterday and making it look tresh and new for today. W a n t to sp ice u p y o u r k itc h e n ? lock in to d a y ’s low in te re s t ra te a n d N e e d to c o m b in e a lew bills lo r a a fixed m o n th ly p a y m e n t. O r, y o u lo w e r m o n th ly p a y m e n t? W a n t to m ay w a n t a s e c u re d line of c re d it p a v fo r a co llege e d u c a tio n ? 1 h en w ith h e a d s t r a i g h t to F ir s t In te rs ta te B a n k fo r a in g so m e of o u r lo w e st ra te s in y e a rs . 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