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• '■ » * • • • » ' . S • ■ ..,' •■», .> . • ■ i . , . . . t - • » •' . i *v*«-*. : a- “ '• * ’ * » y •*. f ’ . / • • •• % « • F. r » • ,.,' P agi A 6 J une 19, 1996 • T he P ortland O bserver (Lije 'jpartlaith ©beeruer LOVBINtëâ L i& E » S Â G m m A T CHILDREN'S MBJ8EÖJM Hus summer, see how American Indian artists are keeping tradition al crafts alive in a special progiant at the Children’s Museum. Our ground-breaking e x lr' ; "Living Legends: American c I: ans Today," provides the baci- ■ ■ . for a series of demonstrations ol centuries-old arts such as makim tulemats, basket weaving and • . e 1 ing. Visitors can see w ork1 in progress, examine the artist ask questions and enjoy the finished objects. We expect the program to pro- v ide needed support and recognition lo Native American artists who are ti > ing to preserve their culture,” said Museum Director John Houseman. I hi series will also educate young pei'pie about the value and beauty of handmade objects and the impor tance o f carry ing on traditions.” As part o f series, the Children's Museum will host two free perfor mances on August 15 by “Antelope Spirit", and intertribal troupe of young dancers. I he seven members o f the troupe, ranging in age from 3 to 14 years old. include grass dancers, jingle dancers, traditional dancers and fan cy dancers. They’ll perform tw ice— at I I am and 12 pm, in Lair Hill Park. Tree drinks will be provided by Odwalla juice company. Community Members- We Need Your Support! 1 lie rising crime rate among ad o lescents ill the north and northeast Portland Albina Community brings a drastic need for support programs Rules To Achieve is a prevention program designed to assist in , at-risk African American adolesi cuts from entering the juvenile justice system. The overwhelming majority of Multnomah County 's African Amer ican adolescents inhabit an exlien ly high-risk environment in the north and northeast area o f Pi >rt land known as Albina. I he rate o f school drop outs, unemployment, poverty, and violent crimes are all six times g icu er than city, county, and state averag es. I his makes O regon’s one pre dominately African American Com munity a frightening and difficult place to grow up in. Rules To Achieve has created a comprehensive program that is de signed to support anil monitor tin academic and social needs o f two hundred and ninety-two students, ages 9-13. R TA has developed a ti mi concept approach that moti vates the students to learn Please help our com m unity's kids to participate in an established pro- cun You c<ln show you care by making a tax-deductible contribu tion Your donation will be used to purchase supplies, equipment, and Play It Safe This Summer W ith school out and w arm er weather on the way, Portland Gener al Electric (PGE) offers some advice to keep kids safe from summer elec trical hazards. PGE energy expert Mel Eldridge encourages parents to take a few moments to talk with children about electrical safety before sending them off to tackle the great outdoors. “Each year, electricity-related in cidents in the home cause approxi mately 3(10 electrocutions, 12,000 shock-and-burn in juries and 150,000 fires in the U.S. We want parents to be well-informed and prepared to avoid these types o f incidents, espe cially where kids are concerned,” Eldridge says. Oregon f ood Bank is excited Io gram, located at 3624 N. \\ illiam . Avenue, now serves low-income senior citizens 60 years ot age and older. Each month, eligible seniois can receive free, nutritious food in cluding a variety o f canned fruits vegetables, juices, pasta, milk but ter, cereal and meal Toqualify for the program, a low- income senior must hav e proof o f • Age • Address (eligible neighbot hoi >ds are in all o f North Portland and in Northeast Portland east to Northeast I .'ml Avenue and south to Burnside); • Incom e (no more than $839 a mouth tora single person; each addi tional household member may add $283 to total income). ( hild s Path, which receives foods from the I S. Department o f Agri culture, was established by Oregon food Bank in 1988 to helpendchild hood hunger in Portland neighbor hoods hardest hit bv poverty. I he expanded program will con tinue to provide free foods for low- line to get it down. Instead, Eldridge says to call PGE, 464-7777, to have a PGE representa tive come get it down. (Outside o f Portland, call 1-800-544-1765). Also, teach your kids that water and electricity don’t mix, Eldridge says. Whether children are running through a sprinkler or playing in a swimming pool, parents should take steps to keep electrical appliances, power cords and radios at least 10 feet away. And long-handled pool nets should be handled with extreme caution to keep them away from over head power lines. Kids also should know not to touch anything electrical if they are wet or touching water. Santa Visits Llyod Center In July sponsor field trips. Our program ’s ultimate purpose will be to help build a community that is strong healthy, and self suffi cient The specific goal will be to equip participating youths with the skills, awareness, and self esteem necessary to make positive choices, address issues, and to take positive control ot their lives, thus preventing them from becoming directly in volved with the justice system. With your help, we can reach these goals. Please help us make the 1996 season a rewarding one for our com munity and the best one ever for our kids Thank you for your support! Cool off in July with a refreshing spin around the Ice Chalet rink in Lloyd Center Mall. Santa will make a cameo appearance at St. V incent de Paul’s Christmas in July celebration Saturday, July 20 from noon to 3 p.m Recapture winter memories and the holiday spirit o f giving through St. Vincent de Paul’s Christmas in income pregnant women, infants, and children under 6 years o f age, including foster children and custo dial grandchildren who do not par ticipate in the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC). H ie only change is that senior citizens max now apply for the pro gram. To schedule and appointment or for more information, they should call 281-31 13. C hild’s path is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for enrollment and food distribu tion. July event. The event is a one-day effort to raise awareness o f needy Portland families during the sum mer. The Ice Chalet will offer up to $2 off skating admission when you donate two cans or more o f food. Santa will provide sleigh rides around the ice rink, Christmas music will be in the air, the Safeway Care Bear will welcome skaters and St. Vincent de Paul helpers will lead holiday games on the ice. Children will receive complimentary hot co coa and candy canes. There will be food collection bar rels located at the event. Join the fun and help the needy Saturday, July 20 at the Ice Chalet ice rink in the Lloyd Center Mall. For more information please call 235-7873. Congratulations T ariq T a y lo r ß ir tli ... A n n o u n c e m e n t Child’s Path Program announce that ourC liild's Path pr < >■ Parents shou Id make sure that trees their children climb don’t have pow er lines going through them. Kids also should be taught to stay away from utility poles, substations and other utility equipment. “If kids are playing around power lines they can accidentally come in contact with over 500,000 volts o f electricity. T hat’s more than enough to fatally injure a person,” Eldridge says. Power I i nes also can pose a hazard for kite flying. Children should fly kites and remote-controlled toy air planes only in an open field, far away from power lines. And if a kite be comes tangled in power lines, chil dren should know not to pull at the Jefferson Chance Andrews Born May 24, 1996 8 Lbs., 0 Oz. Advertise In kLlie ^jJortlanit (Obscrticr Call (503) 288-0033 Tariq Taylor Tariq Taylor graduated from the fifth grade at Vernon Elementary School. Tariq is in the Dreamers Pro gram, his grade point average is 3.10. Tariq keep the good work up, from the Portland Observer News Paper. OP AND SAVE! Prices Effective June 19 through June 25,1996 at your nearby Safeway store. Northwest Cherries • SAVE TODAY AT SAFEWAY Boneless Beef Chuck Steak 0 98 lb • Valu Pack, 3 or more steaks • Smaller package, 1.18 Look For Your Safeway Weekly Shopping Guide In Your Oregonian FOODday in the Portland Metro Area ...And Save More Shopping At Safeway! 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