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A ugust 9, 1995 • T he P ortland O bserver ; P age B I ani» bserfrer Free “How-To” Workshops At Homebase Free how-to” workshops w ill be offered at all HcmeBase home improvement warehouses on Saturday and Sunday, Augu t 26 & 27 and September 2 & 3. Taught by knowledgeable HorreBase experts and p oduct special ists, the clinics are geared towards do-it-yourselfers. They w ill include demonstrations »utd 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 (August 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:( 0 a m. • “ Installing Fencing” 11:00 a m • “ Taking Measurements for Blinds ’ 12 noon For more information about the workshop;, please call your local HomeBase warehouse. One o f the nation’ s leading chains o f home mproveinent warehous es, Homebase is committed to delivering exceptional c i stomer service, as w ell guaranteed low prices o i tens- of-thousan Is o f hone improvement products, building materials and decor items, "he Cor ipany, based in Buying Federal Property 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. Because each Federal sales pro gram may d iffe r 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 equ ipment and computers to cars, trucks, jew elry and real estate. To make a purchase, you may have to pay a fixed price, or be the highest bidder at a public auction. Or, you may be required to submit a sealed 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 Adm inistra 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 w ith helpful tips when attending sales. And, the U.S. Real Property Sales List ( Item 515 B, free), updated by GSA every two months, 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 V irginia, Florida, and C alifornia; and a log home in Washington state. I f you’re interested in buying government property, be sure to per om e w n e r s h ip a s tre e t a t a iim e Irvine, C alifornia, currently operates 78 stores in 10 we item states----- Summertime Tips From Northwest Natural Gas ANNIVERSARY ( U lje ^ p o r t l a x t h 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 c,n the g rill. “ Northwest Natural Gas would like people to keep these summer inne memories hapoy ones by fol low ing a few safety and energy-sav ing tips It would mean the difference between a summer tuli o f pleasant or painful memories,” said George Puheella, manage: o f Customer Equipment Service. Lawn mowers - f ill l¿¡wn mov'- 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 f ill ycur lawn mover in the open, never in a garage, confined area or without adequate ventilation. Always store flammable liquids out o f reach o f children and away from sources o f ignition, such as water heaters and furnaces that have pi loti ights or elec • tronic ignitions. Natu at gas jp-ills - use a natural gas g rill o elim nate the mess and long warm-up tin eofcharcoal grills. Gas G rill: draw uel directly from a home's n; tural gts line, eliminating any need l a re fill a tank or the risk o f running o it o f f t fcl. To s;ve energy: 1) L im it pre heat time 2) Prepare slow-cooking foods on t ie g ril to keep heat out o f the kitche ; and t > save on air-condi tioning; 3 Cook with the g rill cover clo s e d tc lorten cookingtim eandto enhance tl e smo <ed flavor; 4) Thaw frozen for ds be ore g rilling; and 5) Keep the g rill lean and properly maintainer I, fell« wing instructions in the owner s mat ual. Coot, ct Nc dhwest Natural Gas by calling 226-1211 or 1-800-422- 4012. SPECIALIZING IN YOUR LEG \L NEEDS Real Estate Wills & Trusts Medical Malpractice Accidents-Personal Injuries Divorce & Family Law wishes you a Happy New Year as we begin Our 25th Anniversary of publication. PDC KIRTLAND- DEVLl'.oi'MlixT COMMISSION C O M M IS S IO N M E E T IN G Date: August 16,1995 Place: Portland Building 1120 SW 5th, 11th Floor Commission Room Portland, OR Tunc 9:00 a.m. Commission meetings are open to the public. A complete agenda is available at PDC or by calling 823-3200. Citizens with disabilities may a l l 823-3232 or TDD 823-6868 for assistance at least 48 hours in advance. Dad’s Law Offices of Daniel E. Russell, P.C. • • • • • C O h s c ru e r PDC is the Q ty of Portland's urban renewal, housing and economic development agency. CHOICES • • • • • Laiidlord/Tenant Small Justness Law Pr< du :t Liability Crnni tai Defense Collections Oil S ervice Speedy Service Friendly Call For Quote Call Daniel E. Russell ai 282-7999 For your free initial consultation. heating oils Best Cash Prices 104 NE Russel Portland, OR 97212 LISCFNSED IN OREGON SINCE 1975 Singles & Seniors, I can het ? y nu! “ 1st Class Guarantee” 282-5111 A-ZËBRA D* I ) 1 i ! RMLs O Realty Inc. 3WX5 N i Multnomah, ’ .uite #27 Portland, Oregon t 7232 George A. Hendr’ n I , GRI. Broker (503) 2 3 0 1 3 3 0 « (He .) 287-6837 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 143B,$1.75). W henyou 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 m inistration 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. Í 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 tfOST 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 yE E S T O N .V O olume regon> D s ealer #1 ------- P O N T IA C - B U IC K - G M C ------- Po’ Folk Construction, Inc. 1994 Pontiac Bonnevilles are still available: \‘ ' G O D almigh we tru st 4.8% I in. lor 48 months APR 3.6% I in. for 36 months APR 1995 only in lieu of factory rebate of $750. 281-5935 After Licensed • Bonded • Insured Ask For Clarence Larkins 901 N.E. 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