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D ecember 14, 1994 • T he P ortland O bserver
PGE Employees Enriching
Education One School At A Time
Portland General Electric Co
(PGE) is expanding a school pro­
gram introduced last year in hopes of
providing needed resources for
schools being pinched by the ever-
tightening budget squeeze.
Portland's Holy Cross Elemen­
tary, Lent Elementary, Hartley Ele­
mentary and Grant High School were
among 20 schools selected this year
by PGE to participate in its educa­
tional outreach program called One
School at a Time. Franklin High
School and Ockley Green Middle
School are other Portland schools
already involved in the program They
were selected among six schools last
year.
E m bracing a h o lis tic a p ­
proach, One School at a Time
focuses on providing students,
teachers and parents with the
types o f resources that may not
be covered under ordinary school
budgets — from supplying volun­
teer readers and assistance with
other tutorial program s to c o o r­
dinating student internship o p ­
portunities.
One School at a Time is spear­
headed by PGE employ ees. Employ­
ees nominate schools they believe
would benefit by being in the pro-
gram Very often, but not always,
employees making the nominations
have children who attend the target­
ed schools and they are very involved
in school activities already. If the
school is selected, that employee is
charged w ith implementing the pro­
gram in that school. Generally, each
employee has a pretty good idea of
the school's needs and can act as the
go-between in getting the right re­
sources to meet those specific needs.
The employee volunteers will
work with teachers and adminis­
trators at each of the schools and
will suggest ways that PGE can
help. Assistance could include:
• Employee volunteers to help tutor
reading.
• Teacher workshops and resources
such as learning kits, videos, tours
and classroom programs.
• W orkshops to help parents devel­
op understanding, confidence and
skills needed to support their chil­
dren’s education. PGE would pro­
vide funding for skilled non-profit
groups to conduct workshops.
• Special program s like Junior
Achievement, Birds of Prey ener­
gy and environmental awareness
program, hydro plant tours. Stop
Oregon Litter and Vandalism
C r im e S t o p p e r s
Assault On Police Officer
Gresham Police Department in­
vestigators, in cooperation with
Crime Stoppers, are asking for your
help in identify ing and apprehending
the subjects responsible for inten­
tionally striking a police officer with
a motor vehicle.
On Saturday, November 19,
1994, at 2:30 in the morning. Offic­
ers responded to a report o f cars
being prow led in the parking lot o f an
apartment complex at 16431 NE
Glisan Street.
The victim, a Gresham Police
Officer, saw a blue Toyota Celica,
occupied by two subjects, attempt­
ing to leave the scene. The officer
was standing in the apartment drive­
way when he was intentionally struck.
The car, which had been reported
stolen, fled the scene. A chase fol-
lowed, leading to the area of NE
148th Avenue and Airport Way,
where the suspects abandoned the
car, and escaped on foot.
The officer was transported to a
local hospital, where he was treated
and released for numerous injuries.
Suspect #1, is described as a
white male in his 20’s,6 ’0 tall, weigh­
ing 200 pounds, with curly shoulder-
length hair.
Suspect #2, is described as a
white male, 5'8" tall, weighing 150
pounds.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash
reward of up to $1,000 for informa­
tion reported to Crime Stoppers, that
leads to an arrest in this case, or any
unsolved felony crime, and you can
remain anonymous. Call Crime Stop­
pers at (503) 823-HELP.
OMSI Offers Holiday
Magic A New Laser
Light Matinee
Colorful laser lights and laser
(SOLV) and others.
images will dance to favorite holiday
• Pen pal programs between students music during Holiday Magic, a new
and PGE employees to improve laser light show matinee at the Ore­
writing and communication skills. gon Museum of Science and Indus­
While some of these ideas are try. Shows will run daily beginning
not new, what is different is PGE’s Nov. 24 in OMSI’s planetarium, the
approach
Murdock Sky Theater.
“W e’ve had a lot o f good school
Holiday Magic begins at 2:30
programs, but they were structured
p.m. every day. Other shows are
more generally and took on a one
scheduled at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30
size fits all' approach,” says Kathy
p m. on Saturdays, Sundays and hol­
Wyatt, PGE Community Resources
iday. Admission to day time plane­
Manager. “One School at a Time is tarium shows and laser light mati­
much more targeted at meeting the
nees are $4.50 for adults; $4 for
specific needs of each school. And
seniors; and $3.50 for youth, age
it’s intended to be self-sustaining
three through 17.
through employee support.”
Other schools participating in
the program include Hollydale Ele­
mentary, West Gresham Elementa­
ry, Troutdale Elementary, Hiteon
Elementary, Bethany Elementary,
Ainsworth Elementary, Mill Park
elementary, Beavercreek Elementa­
ry, McBride Elementary, Peterson
School, View Acres Elementary,
Warren Elementary, St. Helens Jun­
ior High, Cascade Junior High.
Gervais High School, Englewood
Washington County residents
Elementary, Sheridan High School.
can get help and information with
Highland Elementary, John Wetten
Medicare and private insurance
Elementary', and Edwards Elementa­
claims from 14 new volunteers join­
ry-
ing the ranks of Oregon’s Senior
Holiday Happenings Health Insurance Benefits Assistance
With Portland Parks program.
About 200 volunteers statew ide
& Recreation
provide insurance information, coun­
Every year you vow to be more
seling and assistance to medical ben­
prepared for the Holidays. Well this
eficiaries including claims filing as­
year the kids can help you be pre­
sistance, policy comparisons and re­
pared! Portland Parks and Recre­
ferrals to appropriate state and feder­
ation will show them how to make
al agencies.
unique personal presents, beautiful
They assist in the areas of Medi­
decorations for you home and enough
care, Medicaid, Medicare supple­
holiday goodies for the entire sea­
ment insurance, long-term care in­
son. Not only will this save you time
surance and medical Health Mainte­
around the house, you w ill have time
nance Organizations.
to do your last minute shopping! to
In Washington County-, consum­
register for classes,call the Parks
ers who need the help can call the
Reservation Center at 823-2525.
Washington County Department of
Phone re g istra tio n with V isa/
Aging at 640-3489. In other parts of
Mastercard only. For more informa­
the state, consumers can call toll-free
tion on these classes or others, call
1-800-722-4134.
the Portland Parks and Recreation
The service is paid for by a health
Hotline at 823-2223 V/TT.
care financing administration grant
to the Oregon Insurance Consumer
Advocacy in the Department of Con­
sumer and Business Services.
Senior
Program
Serves
Medical
Consumers
Informational Meeting On Parks
Improvement Projects Scheduled
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^Walnut Park
N E IG H B O R H O O D
R E T A IL C E N T E R
for the Design Community
Tuesday, December 20, 1994
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Portland Building - Second Floor Meeting Room C
On the corner o f N.E. M artin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. & Killingsworth St.
1120 SW Fifth
Open December 17!
Over the next few months, the W alnut Park Retail Center w ill come to life as eight
Parks Commissioner Charlie Hales and Parks Director Charles
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.
Jordan will host this informal meeting to provide the design commu­
nity with detailed information on the 114 park improvement projects
resulting from passage of the Parks General Obligation Bond
measure on November 8.
Open December 17
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
Participants will learn details about the project schedule and which
Mother Dear's Tasty Pastries
for
Homemade Pastries & Lunch Specials
Anorvia Hardy, Pastry Chef
Larry Iverson, Manager
design consultants will also be described. Representatives from the
Videoland
Reflections
Parks & Recreation Design and Construction Unit and the Bureau
Video and Equipment Rentals
Stanley Streeter, Manager
of Purchasing will participate in the presentation and be available to
Woods & Reid
Coffee Shop, Flower Shop,
Book Store & Gifts
Eddie Bryant, Manager
answer questions.
Bridal Fashions & Accessories
Saundra Woods & Marion Reid,
projects will require consultant services. The selection process
Wedding Fashion Consultants
For additional information, contact Zari Santner, Portland Parks &
Recreation, 823-5119.
Key Bank Community Services
Super Wok Chinese Food
Fresh Fast Food
Woo Kyung Sung, Chef
Look for a community celebration in spring 1995!
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