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D ecember 7, 1994 » T he P ortland O bserver
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Adieu
Portland
It is always
difficult to say, es­
p ecially when
you've taken so
much and you’ve
tasted so much It
becomes so hard
to say, especially
when you’ve been so loved. To say
goodbye to your dearest friends.
There are so many people to say
bye to as 1 take time off to jet around
a little bit. But I should be back
before the day o f judgement.
Anyway, take my message to
those folks at Portland Association
of Black Journalists. Couldn’t even
tell them I was going out of town.
That is not cool.
Woman
Arrested
For Murder
The Oregon United Parcel
Service Foundation has awarded
$10,000 to the Salvation Army
White Shield Center, a residential
treatment facility for abused and
disturbed teenager girls who are
pregnant or parenting an infant.
The money will be used to
renovate the center and replace
severely worn bedding and furni­
ture.
BALLOONS GALORE
& MORE
Five dollars buys a bag o f clean,
used clothing and shoes at the Low
Incom e F am ilies E m ergency
(L I F E.) Center at 2746 N.E. Mar­
tin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The offer
applies to any clothing except coats
and suits.
"Due to our successful fall drive,
we have a temporary surplus o f cloth­
ing,’’ said chairman Richard Rickel.
"The client can choose whatever he
or she wants and the money will go
toward providing food for the needy.”
However, Rickel said despite
the success, the center is still short on
winter coats for the needy.
The center is open between 9
a m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Food, clothing and house­
hold items are distributed on a work-
for-assistance basis to anyone in need.
For additional information, con­
tact director Charles Carter at 284-
6878.
Detectives Ask For Public Help
In Investigation Of Cab Driver
Stabbing
A 22 year old Northeast Port­
land woman has been arrested in
connection with the September 16,
1994 death of Isiah Bing, DOB 01-
29-40. Mr. Bing died after he struck
a utility pole while hanging onto his
automobile as it sped westbound on
NE Columbia blvd. The vehicle was
found the nest day.
Wednesday morning Detectives
Kent Perry and Edward Herbert, 823-
0479, arrested T oyia C heree
Poindexter, DOB 03-08-72, at her
home in the 7100 block of NE 8th
Ave. She has been charged with
Murder, and is in custody at the Jus­
tice Center Jail.
Investigators initially thought
that the incident involved a carjack­
ing. At this time they now believe
that Bing and Poindexter were in his
parked vehicle discussing an act of
prostitution. A disagreement ensued,
and at some point B ing exited the car.
At that time, Poindexter allegedly
drove away. Bing attempted to stop
the car, and hung from the drivers
side as it drove at a high rate o f speed.
The
v eh icle,
trav e llin g
w estb o u n d, sw erved into the
eastbound lanes o f traffic on N. Co­
lumbia Blvd, and struck a utility pole
near N. Peninsular Ave. Bing was
fatally injured during the collision.
Poindexter had an initial court
appearance on Thursday December
1, 1994.
Women’s
Shelter
Receives Gift
From UPS
Tell the may­
or, urban league
president Law­
rence, chief Moose,
Joe Adesida. sister
Majorie. my god­
mother Mary and
Michael Ottey that
I am gone for a while.
Also tell pastor Brown, pastor
Irving, the Jonny Gage, and Dele
Arigbon. Surely these guys deserve to
know that yours sincerely is off duty.
And to you readers, thank you
for your support and cooperation.
For your sake, I am alive in the
businessofjoumalism. I’ll miss your
phone calls.
See ya.
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Natural Christmas trees pur­
chased right after Thanksgiving need
special care to keep their freshness
and fire resistance, reminds State Fire
Marshal Robert Panuccio.
Panuccio advises putting the tree
in water as soon as possible. If the
tree is purchased from a lot, make a
fresh cut at least one-half inch up on
the butt. This will open up the pores
which have been clogged by sap and
improve the tree’s ability to absorb
water.
W ater the tree every day,
Panuccio said. An average tree may
consume between a quart and a gal­
lon of water per day. If the water
level in the tree stand drops below
the cut end of the tree trunk, a seal
will form on the cut and the tree will
not be able to absorb water.
Keep the tree away from sources
ofheat to preserve its freshness. M in-
iature lights are a better decoration
choice than standard sized lights.
The cooler miniature lights do not
dry the tree needles as quickly.
Fresh trees will retain some nat­
ural fire resistance as long as the
needles are flexible and a glossy green
color. When the needles get brittle
and dull and begin to fall from the
tree, it is time for the tree to go back
outside, said Panuccio.
Older Women’s
League
Saturday, December 10, 1994;
10:00 AM to Noon
Midlife and older women are
invited to participate in a public meet­
ing to celebrate the holidays and to
provide small, unwrapped gifts for
homeless women such as toothpaste,
toothbrushes, warm gloves/mittens/
sox. Donations will be taken to the
women at Transition Projects. Mem­
bers and guests can bring, if possible,
holiday cookies for tasting, with the
rest to be also for Transition Project.
Place: Portland Impact Senior
Center, Tabor Building, 4610 SE
Belmont. Parking lot and entrance
ramp are at rear of building.
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O f All Ages.
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Key Bank of Oregon has been
honored for its efforts to open a new
non-profit health clinic in Wood-
bum, serving primarily Hispanic res­
idents.
The Northwest Regional Prima­
ry Care Association presented the
award for the development o f a pri­
m ary health service for the
underserved and for a community/
migrant health center system.
The Salud Medical Center re­
placed a health clinic destroyed by
an earthquake. Key Bank was instru­
mental in organizing and developing
a fund-raising campaign to assist
Salud in its rebuilding.
To date more than $112,000 has
been raised in contributions and small
grants for the rebuilding.
B alloons available in L atex & M
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OPEN: MON THRU SAT; 10AM - 6PM
Portland Police are asking for help from the public in the investigation
oftheO ct. 31, 1994 stabbing ofRadio cab driver JesseColvin, 35. Colvin
had picked up a ride at the AM/PM market at SE 92nd Ave. and SE Holgate
Blvd. about 12:30 am. he drove the suspect, described as a female, 15 to
17 years old, approximately 5’6 and 120 lbs., with shoulder length medium
to dark brown hair, to the area o f the 8700 block of SE Steele St. Colvin
was allegedly stabbed after asking her for the fare. He has recovered from
his injuries.
Detective David Rubey has released a composite drawing o f the
suspect. A tape recording o f the suspect cal ling for the cab was previously
released. Anyone with information on this case should contact Detective
Rubey at 823-0479.
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Over the next few months, the W alnut Park Retail Center w ill come to life as eight
new retailers open their doors for you. We invite you to stop by, meet your new
neighbors and experience y o u r neighborhood retail center.
Opening in December 1994
Opening in spring 1995
It's My Kind of Face!
J.P. Custom Framing & Gallery
Professional Photographic Services
Chris Johnson, Photographer
Framing, Gifts, Ethnic Art
Jerome Polk & Charles White,
Master Framers
Mother Dear's Tasty Pastries
Key Bank Community Services
Homemade Pastries & Lunch Specials
Anorvia Hardy, Pastry Chef
Larry Iverson, Manager
Videoland
Reflections
Video and Eguipment Rentals
Stanley Streeter, Manager
Coffee Shop, Flower Shop,
Book Store & Gifts
Eddie Bryant, Manager
Woods & Reid
Bridal Fashions & Accessories
Saundra Woods & Marion Retd,
Wedding Fashion Consultants
Super Wok Chinese Food
•Fresh Fast Food
Woo Kyung Sung, Chef
Look for a community celebration in spring 1995!
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