• • I • * * ’ •’ * ' •» • * • < * • ' •« X -*• » »’ . * .'• ■ '.............. I .Í .J . • • .• * » • « .J * i > - • X e*** , » * / . • r* •? * * • «• • *r • • • / * ' - . Á . ’< ' O . « w ¿ r X ' ' J í Z ; ¿ » ‘ ■ P age B 4 .a-*/. , f, A ugust 9, 1995 • T he P ortland O bserver (fíje ^ o rtía n h (©bseruer Buying Federal Property Free “How-To” Workshops At Homebase Free “how-to” workshops w ill be offered at all HomeBase home improvement warehouses on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27 and September 2 & 3. Taught by knowledgeable HomeBase experts and product special ists, the clinics are geared towards do-it-yourselfers. They w ill include demonstrations and question and answer sessions. The workshops are open to the public; registration is not required The free one-hour clinics are scheduled as follows: Saturdays (A ugust 26 & September 2): • “ Replacing Screens” 10:00 a m. • “ Installing Faucets” 11:00 a m • “ Basic W iring” 12 noon • “ Installing Door Locks” 1:00 p.m. • “ Installing C eiling Fans” 2:00 p.m. Sundays (August 27 & September 3): • “ Installing Outdoor Security Lights” 10.00 a m. • “ Installing Fencing” 11:00 a m. • “ Taking Measurements for Blinds” 12 noon For more information about the workshops, please call your local HomeBase warehouse. One o f the nation’s leading chains o f home improvement warehous es, HomeBase is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, as well guaranteed low prices on tens-of-thousands o f home improvement products, building materials and decor items. The Company, based in Irvine, California, currently operates 78 stores in 10 western states. Summertime Tips From Northwest Natural Gas Nothing quite compares to the flavors and aromas o f summer the scent o f flowers and fresh mown grass and the taste o f food cooked on the g rill. “ Northwest Natural Gas would like people to keep these summer time memories happy ones by fol lowing a few safety and energy-sav ing tips. It would mean the difference between a summer full o f pleasant or p ainful memories,” said George P ulicella, manager o f Customer Equipment Service. Lawn mowers - fill lawn mow ers w ith gasoline or use cleaning solvents away from all sources o f ignition, including natural gas appli ances. Spills on concrete floors can spread and vaporize quickly. Always fill your lawn mover in the open, never in a garage, confined area or without adequate ventilation. Always store flammable liquids out o f reach ofchildren and away from sources o f ignition, such as water heaters and furnaces that have pilotlights or elec tronic ignitions. Natural gas g rills - use a natural gas g rill to eliminate the mess and long warm-up lime ofcharcoal grills. Gas G rills draw fuel directly from a home’s natural gas line, eliminating any need to refill a tank or the risk o f running out o f fuel. To save energy: 1) L im it pre heat time; 2) Prepare slow-cooking foods on the g rill to keep heat out o f the kitchen and to save on air-condi tioning; 3) Cook w ith the g rill cover closed to shorten cooking time and to enhance the smoked flavor; 4) Thaw frozen foods before g rilling; and 5) Keep the grill clean and properly maintained, follow ing instructions in the owner’s manual. Contact Northwest Natural Gas by calling 226-4211 or 1-800-422- 4012. Advertise In • Y ou’ve seen them - the ads selling "inside” information on gov ernment sales. They make you think there’s some special secret to buying government property. These ads are not only misleading, they may be fraudulent. In contrast, for only $1.75 the Guide to Federal Government Sales (Item 143B, $1.75) published by the U.S. General Services Administra tion (GSA) gives you up-to-date in formation on 18 major Federal sales programs, from the Department o f Agriculture to Department o f Veter ans Affairs, including what they sell, how to buy, and where to get more details. There’s also a section that provides you with helpful tips when attending sales. And, the U S. Real Property Sales List (Item 5 15B, free), updated by GSA every two months, Call 503-288-0033 Law Offices of Daniel E. Russell, P.C. (Obscrtfer • • • • • Landlord,'Tenant Small Business Law Product Liability Criminal Defense Collections PDG "P ortland BEV eloiment COMMISSION C O M M IS S IO N M EETING Date: August 16,1995 Place: Portland Building 1120 SW 5th, 11th Floor Commission Room Portland, OR T im e 9:00 a.m. Commission meetings are open to the public. A complete agenda is available at PDC or by calling 823-3200. 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Oregon O regon ' s #1 1994 Pontiac Bonnevilles are still available: In GOD almighty we trust Licensed • Bonded • Insured The Board and staff o f HOST Development salutes the diversity and contribution that home ownership brings to the King and Eliot Neighborhoods. As Part Of the IlOST Ownership Program HOST Home Owners Are Active In the Following Volunteer Work: • Crisis Pregnancy Center • Bible Study Group • Jobs With Justice • Rainbow Coalition • Tutoring Hispanic Children In English • Lazarus (children’s art center) Donating Art Talent To Local Businesses On MLK • Private Industry Council, Mentoring • Helping An Elderly Neighbor • Caring For Empty Lot Next Door • St. Vincent DePaul, Food Box • Franciscan Enterprises (fixing up homes for rentals) • Portland Organizing Project (churches & syn. identify concerns in area and POP helps) • Helping An 87 Year Old Friend • Neighborhood Clean-Up • NOW • Red Cross • Laurelhurst School • NE Indoor Park • Decorating Service For Decaying Apartment On Stanton • Reporting Animals Not Well Cared For • Friends Of Trees • Peninsula Park Rose Gardens WESTON \‘ 1 Before sonally inspect it thoroughly in ad vance. Once you have been selected as the buyer, it ’s yours, and there is no backing out because the condition o f the property was different than you thought. To learn more, including what goods and properties are being sold in your area, send for your copies o f the U.S. Real Property Sales List (Item I43B,$1.75). When you write, you’ ll also receive a free copy o f the Consumer Information Catalog. The Consumer Information Cen ter o f the U.S. General Services A d ministration revises and publishes the Catalog quarterly, so you know it’s up-to-date. Its pages list more than 200 free and low-cost Federal publications on a wide variety o f subjects. wishes you a Happy New Year as we begin Our 25th Anniversary of publication. SPECIALIZING IN YOUR LEGAL NEEDS Real Estate Wills & Trusts Medical Malpractice Accidents-Personal Injuries Divorce & Family Law bid either in person or through the mail. Other sales methods may in clude negotiation and private bro kers. Although you may not find the extraordinary deals promised by some “ too good to be true” ads, the government still has goods and real estate for sale at reasonable prices. For example, the July - August issue o f the U.S. Real Property Sales List offers a variety o f real estate that is available for purchase from the government. There are over 50 homes and condominiums in Southern Cal ifornia; former m iliary housing in c lu d in g re s id e n tia l b u ild in g s , fourplexes and duplexes in Bangor, Maine; parcels o f land in Virginia, Florida, and California; and a log home in Washington state. I f you’ re interested in buying government property, be sure to per om e w nership a stre e t at aTim e (Fiji' |{Jnrtlaiib Dad’s CHOICES Because each Federal sales pro gram may d iffer in what items are available and how the actual sales are carried out, it’ s important to know in advance what to expect and how to prepare. Property sold can include everything from office furniture, medical equipment and computers to cars, trucks, jew elry and real estate. T o make a purchase, you may ha ve to pay a fixed price, or be the highest bidder at a public auction. Or, you may be required to submit a sealed ANNIVERSARY PDC is the City o f Portland's urban renewal, housing and economic development agency. ® l|e jjn rtla u í» d ih s e ro rr informs you o f upcoming GSA real estate sales. It lists properties for sale as well as phone numbers to call for more information. To order either o f these booklets, send your name and address, the appropriate item num bers and charges to Consumer Infor mation Center, Pueblo, Colorada 81009. Pt" " iac ^ n e v i l l e SSE. Heads Op-Display. Sunroof t e a t h ^ e a t s Ask For Clarence Larkins 655-2166 • 22555 SE S tark • 255-3840 Power Windows, Power Locks. Power Mirrors. Keyless Remote Entry Many More Extras.