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Program Helps Homes Save On Heat
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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!!!
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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.
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