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P age B ö M ay 1, 1996 • T he P or i land O bserver Arrest made in child homicide case P o rtla n d P o lic e d e te c tiv e s have arrested a G resham man in connection with the death o f four- m onth-old D avid Alan N eum an N eum an died at Em anuel H o sp i tal on M arch 7,1996. The S tate M edical E xam iners O ffice d e te r m ined that the child died from a subdural hem atom a and asphyxia. The c h ild , su ffering from b re a th ing problem s, had originally been taken to Providence H ospital on M arch 5th by Scott A llen C olson, D( )B 07-20-70. Colson had been baby sitting the child while the mother was away. Colson and the child’s mother were in a relationship at the time. The investigation into the circum stances of the child's death have been ongoing Detectives Jon Rhodes and Susan Hill arrested Colson and charged him with Murder. He was lodged at the Justice Center Jail. He will have an initial court appearance on April 18th. A photo is available at the Identifi cation Division on the 12th floor. Homicide Update The State Medical Examiners Of fice has identified the victim of Fri day morning’s homicide as Achara Tanatchangsang, DOB 12-17-61. Tanatchangsang was shot to death by Christopher Allen Blake, DOB OB- 31-60, who then committed suicide. Reportedly, Tanatchangsang and Blake had been involved in a rela tionship in the past that ended sev eral months ago, allegedly due to abusive behavior by Blake. Blake was taken into custody at his home by Clark Co. (W ash.) Sheriff’s deputies after threatening suicide in November 1995 and Feb ruary and March of this year. In two of the incidents deputies also seized firearms from Blake. Blake had been on leave from work over the last few weeks. The investigation is continu ing. Central Precinct Open Fifth Office The grand opening of the "St James Contact Office" at 1312 SW I Oth Ave was Wednesday, April 17th. This is the latest contact office in Central Precinct. Other offices are in place in the southwest, northwest, downtown, and Old Town neighborhoods. The faculty is being provided rent free at the St. James Apartments, and will offer 24-hour access for officers working in the area. In the future, citizen volunteers will staff the office during business hours to provide crime prevention information and assistance to neighbors in the area. The contact office will assist officers working the area, which includes the South Park Blocks Portland State University, and many apartment buildings and businesses. For additional information contact Central Precinct Sergeant Gary Crane at 823-0350. Portland Bicycle Portland has again received top honors for being a city supportive of bicycling. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in its first annual Earth Day Bicycle Commut ing Awards, selected Portland as this year’s most “Bicycle Friendly City .” The EPA established the Earth Day awards to give honor and pro mote companies, advocacy groups and city governments who support bicycle commuting as a viable means 1 No-Stress Piano Workshop The Vancouver Parks and Recre ation Department will offer a work shop that reveals the piano-playing secrets of the professionals. Instructor Donn Rochlin teaches how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it and other tricks and trade secrets that aren' t in formal piano lesson. “Students take home plenty of musical information to sort out on their own without a big investment of time and money," says Rochlin. Rochlin’s background includes more than 15 years as a professional musician, teacher and composer. The workshop is geared to begin- ners and seasoned not-readers alike, although some previous keyboard orientation is suggested. The workshop is Tuesday, May 14. Class meets at Luepke Center 1009 E. McLaughlin Blvd. Pre-reg istration is required. Call 696-8219 to register. City Hosts Trips For Seniors In May and June, the V an co u ver Parks and R ecreation D ep art m ent w ill host people age 50 and over on a variety of day and o v e r night trip s. All trips are escorted and designed for seniors. Day trips include: • Water Resources Education Cen ter - Friday, May 3 • Vancouver Symphony/Edelweiss - Saturday, May 4 • The Dalles - Tuesday, May 7 • Whale Watch at the Oregon Coast - Wednesday, May 8 Oregon State Crime Lab - Thurs day, May 9 Union Station 100th Anniversary - Friday, May 10 Heritage Week in Vancouver- Sat urday, May 11 Mother’s Day Mystery Meal - Sun day, May 12 Poulsbo Wednesday, May 15 Imperial Tombs of China Tour - Thursday, May 16 Rhododendron Gardens/German Lunch - Tuesday, May 21 Spirit Mountain Casino - Thurs day, May 23 • Japanese Gardens-Thursday. May 30 Overnight trips include: • Packwood, Washington - May 17 and 18 • San Juan Islands/Friday Harbor - May 20-23 • Reno - June 9-12 • Central Oregon Odyssey - June 14 and 15 • Turkey - June 14-28 Rates vary and space is limited. Make reservations in person at Marshall Center or by calling 696- 8236 of environmentally sound and safe transportation. The award was presented on Earth Day, April 22, by a representative of the EPA before a crowd of 500 cy clists at the traditional Earth Day Rally at Freedom Plaza in W ashing ton D.C. Portland will receiveacom - memorative plaque. Other winners include the D ela ware Valley Bicycle Coalition in the Advocacy category and Bell, Inc. McMenamins Donates To Loaves & Fishes The McMenamins On Broad way will be donating half of all receipts taken in on Wednesday evening, May 1 st to the Northeast and the Irvington Loaves & Fishes Centers. “We are excited about this gen e ro u s d o n a tio n from M cM en am in s, said W endy Sandell, Northeast Center Man ager. “We want to get as many p e o p le as we can to the McMenamins On Broadway so that we can take full advantage of this opportunity.” All proceeds donated to the Loaves & Fishes Center will go tow ard M eals-o n -W h eels for homebound senior citizens. McMenamins On Brodway is at 1504 NE Broadway and offers micro-brews and entres. Minors will be served until 10 p.m. i ■ . __ — I t a ¡ 'SÄ'-- Sr w Notice To Waterline Contractors Notice is hereby given that Clark Public Utilities is requesting quotations from contractors to provide labor, materials and equipment tor erection and coatings of a 100,000 gallon water reservoir. The work will be processed under the Utilities’ Small W orks Roster procedure for public works projects under One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) strictly in accordance with Quotation #1139, specifications now on file in the Utilities’ purchasing Office (address below). If a contract is let, the successful contractor shall furnish a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. This project is financed through the Community Development Block Grant program with funds obtained from the US. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The con tract will be subject to regulations of the Departments of Labor and Housing and Urban Development. Attention is called to Federal provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity, HUD Section 3 requirements, and the minimum wages as set forth in the contract documents. Quotations and Applications will be received up to the hour of 11:00 AM, Friday, May 24,1996, at which time the quotes will be read aloud. Quotation and application forms may be obtained from and returned to Clark Public Utilities, Purchas ing Department, PO Box 8900, Vancouver, W A 98668 (or hand or courier delivered to: 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662). Telephone 360/992-8838. The Utility reserves the right to reject any and/or all quotations submitted or to let the contract in the best overall interest of the Utility under the requirements by law. Ronald L. Fincher, Materials M anager Administrative Asst. for Development dept. requires strong office/admin skills, incl. 60 W PM , com puter (WordPerfect & QuattroPro), detail oriented, file maint., excellent communication, in terpersonal and organiza tional skills. FT + benefits. Mail resume & cover letter with salary requirements by 5/15/ 96 to Oregon Food Bank, 2540 NE Riverside Way, Portland, OR 97211. Equal Opportu nity Employer. Receptionist For Non-Profit Medical Clinic some Spanish speaking pre ferred not req. Experience Req., must have knowledge of ICD and CPT Coding Ins. B illin g , HMO com puter (medisoft program), windows, organizational skills a must and ability to work with multi ethnic clients. Resume and cover letter to NPCHC, 5311 N. Vancouver, Portland, OR 97217 by May 10, 1996. Broadcasted Meeting Features Phone-in Segment At the meeting on the Esther Short Redevelopment area, citizens will have a choice of two ways to com ment. They can attend the meeting Thursday, May 2, or call in their comments on a special phone line. The call-in number is 696-8233. The meeting will be broadcast live on CVTV Channel 47 from 7 to 9 p.nt. The meeting is in Council Cham bers at City Hall, 210 E. 13th St. City staff and the consulting team Old House 101 Workshop The City of Vancouver Office of Heritage Services is offering a jam- packed mini-workshop for folks who are interested in old houses. Topics will include how to determine a home's style, what the Historic Reg ister is all about, if there are any tax benefits The workshop will be taught by old-house veterans. “It’s a good introduction to our other classes - Historic A rchitecture and Your House’s Story," says Jane Morrison, the c ity ’s H e rita g e S e rv ic e s coordinator.for old houses, where to find classic, vintage houses The class is Saturday. May 4, from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at Marshall House on Officers Row. Class size is limited. Call Marshall House 693-3103 or Bagley Center, 696-8219 to icgistei. Five dollars covers all materials. Salary Review Meeting rheCity’s Salary Review Commis sion has set a meeting to review the salary of Vancouver’s mayor and city council members. The meeting is Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the ECC Training Room at Clark County Emergency Services, 710 W 13th St. The Commission was formed on the recommendation of the Charter Review Committee which last re viewed Vancouver’s City Charter Novem ber 1994 of Zimmer, Gunsul and Frasca will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The Esther Short Redevelopment area includes the site of the former Lucky Brewery. B a n k in g I ' e’ve gut a greal history and an even heiter future. For over 100 years. Wells Fargo Bank has been one o f the west’s largest and most successful CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN APPRENTICESHIP Are you interested in o FUTURE in the Piping Trades? U.A Local 290 will be accepting applications for plumber and steamfltter apprentices. financial institutions. And now we’ re establishing a major presence in the Pacific Northwest. In order to extend our high quality multi-state service, our Consumer Loan Group in Beaverton (for merly the First Interstate Loan Services Group) is expanding. This growth has created a wide vari ety o f opportunities for entry-level and experienced individuals. I f you have excellent communi cation skills and a strong customer-service spirit, we invite you to jo in us. Cm Mr Friday, May 3rd, 4pm-8pm • Saturday, May 4th, 10am-3pm Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Group 18700 N.W. Walker Road, Building #92, Beaverton Corner of 185th & Walker Road A t this unique event, you’ ll have the opportunity to meet our hiring managers and explore career opportunities in the follow in g areas: WHEN: MONDAY, JUNE 3 THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996 WHERE: Apprenticeship & Training Division Oregon Bureau of Labor 800 N.E. Oregon, Suite 1105 Portland, Oregon 97232 Phone: 731-4072, Ext. 261 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-l 2:00 p.m.; 1:00-5:00 p.m. REQUIREMENTS: Must provide reliable proof by non-returnable copies of birth certificate or divers license; high school transcript or GED certificate. • Collections & Recoveries - Managers, Supervisors, Collectors (early & late delinquencies). Trainers, Operations Analysts, Clerical • C ustom er Service - Managers, Supervisors, Customer Service Reps, Trainers, Operations Analysts, Clerical/Adm inistrati ve • A ccounting - Managers, Supervisors, Accounting Clerks, Administrative Support We provide competitive compensation, an outstanding benefits package and a variety o f sched AGE: Must be at least 18 years of age. EDUCATION: Must be a high school or GED graduate. ules. i f you’d like to move your career in a positive direction, visit our Career Fair on May 3rd and 4th. I f you are unable to attend, you may send your resume to: Wells Fargo B ank, A ttn : Human Resources, P.O. Box 5795, P ortland, OR 97228-5795, Fax (503) 614-6715. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes a drug-free workplace. J WELLS FARGO BANK NOTICE OF NON-DISCR,M INATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS The United Association Local 290 Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Trust Fund admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to apprentices at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its apprenticeship policies, admission policies and other Trust-administered programs. Matt Walters, Business Manager