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■h ' . •** * ... âS B w eU ^, .^ S E P T . 1«, 1997 — ^ . ¿ ¿ w î U . - M Q ¡dies st* M Page A 7 -------------------(Clfc JJortlanò dMiserutr Hunt Site preferred for complex Sabin Development wants to build on Killingsworth B y L ef .P fri . ma * The Sabin Community Develop ment Corporation is seeking fund ing to build seven new townhouses on a v a c a n t lot on N o rth e a st Killingsworth Street at 27th Avenue. The non-profit corporation re ceived an en d o rse m e n t for the p ro je c t last w eek from the Concordia Neighborhood Associa tion, despite concerns from some residents. It plans to seek grants from the Portland D evelopm ent C om m is sion. Multnomah County Strategic Investment Program and the state Community Services Department, according to director o f property (D M )-There’s nothing fishy about this recipe. Whether your taste runs to swordfish, halibut or sea bass. Grilled Summer Fish Steaks is an easy, deli cious entree. To give the steaks a sensational flavor, they briefly marinate in a savory mixture of Kikkoman Lite Soy Sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, garlic and thyme. Lite soy sauce has less sodium than regular brewed soy sauce, yet retains all of its distinctive flavor enhancing qualities because the salt is removed after brewing. Baste the fish as it grills with additional sauce to heighten flavor and retain moistness. For easy accompaniments, grill slices of seasonal vegetables alongside the steaks and enjoy a great taste of summer. GRILLED SUMMER FISH STEAKS 2 teaspoons dry mustard Vi teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon lemon juice crushed 3 tablespoons Kikkoman Lite lió pounds firm white fish steaks Soy Sauce (swordfish, halibut or sea bass) 1 clove garlic, pressed Combine mustard and lemon juice until smooth; gradually stir in lite soy sauce until blended. Add garlic and thyme; let stand 10 minutes. Pour mixture over fish in large plastic food storage bag. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat fish well. Refrigerate 30 min utes, turning bag over once. Reserving marinade, remove fish and place on grill 8 to 10 inches from hot coals. Cook 5 minutes. Turn fish over; brush with reserved marinade. Cook 4 to 5 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning over occasionally. Makes 4 servings. Each serving: 141 calories, 5g fat, 45mg choles., 404mg sodium, lg carb., 23g protein. development Jane Ediger. Six of the units will have three bed rooms and 1,008 square feet, while the seventh will be one-bedroom and 860 square feet. They w ill share a common rear play area and front porch, Ediger said. they will be targeted to tenants earning less than 50 percent o f me dian income, and w ill rent for not more than $549 per month Some residents expressed con cern about concentrating so many low -incom e tenants on a 10,000 square foot lot. Ediger said that Sabin CDC does not rent to people with felony records. 'W e re in the neighborhood, not managing it from Lake Oswego," she said. Concordia president Pat M essingersaid,“ My experience, and the experience o f the neighborhood association, is that Sabin CDC does a pretty good job o f managing ten An artist's drawing o f the proposed Killingsworth seven unit apartment. HINTS EJ3 HOMEMAKERS fcx. \ Be a tree steward . -tyss-llMIfi■- ~__________________ _____ V ancouver-C lark Parks and Recreation Department offers a free 10 week course teaching young people to become teen tree stewards. The Saturday sessions start this week at the Bagley Community Center, 4100 Plomondon. E n la rg e Your H om e, W ith ou t R e m o d e lin g (NAPS)—Need more space, but c a n ’t m ove in to a new ho m e? Storage solutions may be as close a s th e n e x t room , if you stre tc h available space to th e lim it. H ere are tips from decorating experts. 1. To tid y up a u tility room , install lots of clothes hooks, includ in g som e a t c h ild r e n ’s level for easy reach. 2. No m a tte r w h a t size closet you have, you can maximize every inch w ith careful planning. Think v e rtic a l a n d add a d ra w e r/s h e lf unit (available ready-m ade a t local stores). 3. N eed an e x tra lin en closet? An arm oire in a hallway may be a solution. 4. S k ir tin g is a p o p u la r a n d quick way to camouflage open shel ving th a t’s filled to the brim. Hang fabric from a rod, dowel, or sturdy wire. 5. M ake your o u tle ts do “dou b le - d u ty .” N ew G la d e P lu g in s ants They respond promptly to com plaints." Concordia resident Steve Mclnkster added, "W e’ve struggled for years to get anyone to do any thing with that lot I say it’s great Go for it!" C o u rse w ork w ill include hands-on projects, tours o f nurs eries and study of Vancouver's watershed areas. In exchange for the training, students will be asked to volun teer 35 hours o f service to ben efit the community. FHA Reverse Mortgage 'X Get cash out of your home Loan need not be repaid until home is sold or vacated Must be 62 years or older ✓ Low interest rate M o re s p a c e in th e sa m e am ount o f room ; it's p o ssib le using clever ideas such as an extra outlet air freshener. This program also is known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. It is a special government program for seniors. E xtra O utlet is the only electric air freshener th a t comes with an extra electrical outlet built-in to give you access to all your o u tlet space. It h e lp s so lv e o u tle t a v a ila b ility issues, and lets you to freshen the a ir in any room. MORE No income qualifying NORWEST MORTGAGE Sheldon Weber (503) 697-9429 E X H IB IT S ! F R E S H ID E A S ! 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