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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1997)
(Elje Portland Otr&rnwr Holiday Safety As the h o lid ay s ap p ro ach , the hustle and b u stle o f the season keep m any o f us in v o lv e d in p rep aratio n s for o u r fe stiv itie s: th erefore, the in creased fir.erisks in o u r hom es can go u n n o ticed . H ere are a few safety tip s th at can m ake y our h o lid ay s safer and m ore en jo y ab le. Be caretul o f holiday lighting. If using candles as holiday decor, jnake sure the holder supports the candle and holds all melted wax. Always place burning candles aw ay from combustible materials such as cur tains, couches, wreaths, cards or tablecloths, and do not leave burning candles unattended. Always keep lighted candles, as well as matches and lighters, out of the reach of chil dren. When buying a tree from a lot, first grab a branch, close your gloved hand around a section o f the needles and lightly pull towards you. If the needles come off in your had, the tree is too dry. Choose one that holds its needles. II the tree is not going into the house soon after purchase, cut a notch in the bottom of the tree, and store it in a bucket o f water to make sure it stays moist An average tree may consume between a quart and a gallon o f water per day. If die water level drops below the cut end o f the trunk, a seal will form and no more water will be absorbed by the tree. Remember to add water to your tree every day. This will keep your tree fresh. If you purchase an artifi cial tree, be sure it is fire retardant. If you use lights on your tree, don't string more than three strands of lights togedier to minimize the risk of blowing a fuse o f starting a fire. Use extension cords that are U.L. approved, and be sure you do not run the extension cord under a rug or caipet. For outside decorations, use only those lights labeled for outdoor use. Always unplug all lights before leav ing home or going to bed, and d on't overload electrical outlets. If you plan to hang stockings on your fireplace, d o n 't bum a fire in the fireplace. Prepare for holiday parties - - deco- rateonly with flame-retardant or non combustible materials. Beach kids nourish neighborhood x a Statement By DNC Chairmen On Death Of Coleman Young Coleman Young was a pioneer. In 1975, he became the first A fri can American m ayor of Detroit. He was also the first African A m eri can m em ber of the DNC and the first African American Vice Chair of the DNC “ From his d ay s as an au to w orker and union o ffic ia l in D e tro it, C o le m a n Y o u n g w as a strong su p p o rte r and a d v o cate o f the values, p rin c ip le s, and p ri orities o f the D em o cratic Party. D N C N a tio n a l C h a ir S te v e G ro ssm an s a id ." H e beg an on D e tro it’s L ow er E ast Side as a g ra ssro o ts o rg a n iz e r and later em erg ed as a fearless and fo rc e ful lead er in the labor m ovem ent and in the D em o cratic P a rty .” “Coleman Young was an old fash ioned Democrat, who was intensely loyal to what he considered the only major political party to represent the bread and butter issues o f common people, especially African Ameri cans," DNC G eneral C hair Roy Romer added. Young was a chief political strat egist and a major leader of the Demo cratic Party in Michigan and Detroit, and he always worked hard for the election of Democratic candidates. In the 1970’s Young had the courage to challenge those of his own race who wanted to form an independent political party in a national conven tion in Gary, Indiana. "His contributions as a national Democratic Party leader are many. He will be remembered as a pioneer in the history o f the labor movement in Michigan and in the political em powerment of African Americans in Detroit and Wayne County. He will also be remembered as an elder states man of the Democratic Party," Roiner concluded. Plea: give g ift o f life Continued from Front more o f our brothers and sisters are asked to give the gift o f life, and that blood is available for African Ameri can patients needing transfusions. Community leaders are invited to an informational breakfast to dis cuss the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Blood Drive; On Tuesday, from 7:30 to 9 a m., in the American Red Cross Portland Headquarters’ Boardroom, 3 1 3 1 N. , . ach Ele™entar* stu<tent Patience Lewis and students Tan Truong (far left) and Chris McNamara. Principal Miguel Salinas was also on hand for the event The trees were given to the students by Kaiser Permanente as a thank you for watering trees the Health Maintenance Organization planted at the school. Mt. Tabor Pi 'ark Gets New Off-Leash Area Black donors provide best hope for survival for black patients with rare blood types, or those who must have repeated transfusions,' - Benita Harris Vancouver Avenue. “The demand for blood in the Port- land-areahas never been greater," Harris said. "Our region routinely faces short ages of types O and B blood, the most common types found in the African American population. Norths,de YMCA workers Curds ¿ Z u d ^ p a n d S ^ "Black donors provide the best hope for survival for Black patients with rare blood types, or those who must have repeated transfusions for illnesses including sickle cell ane mia, heart disease, kidney disease or trauma,” Harris said. Portland Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the opening o f a new off-leash area for canines of all shapes and sizes and their owners. I he new area is already open to the public. The old Mt. T abor Park o ff-leash area, one o f the most p o pular in tow n, w ill r e main open through the end of N ovem ber. This new area is located just be low Harvey Scott Circle, northeast of the former location, which was just above R eservoir#!. The area is equipped with fencing, garbage cans and disposable pooper scoops, es sential lor maintaining the quality of the area as well as everyone’s shoes As with all of Portland Parks and Rc\ real ion ol I - leash area, dog own ers are required Io keep their dogs on-leash until they are well within the designated area. Upon leaving the oll-leash area, owners are ex- pec ted to leash their pels. Owners arc also required to clean up after their pels. 1 o this end, scoops are located at the north end of the area. Since Portland's parks are forev eryone, dog owners should be sensi live to other park users. While those who do not own dogs are expected tc be cooperative with users of the off- leash area, dog owners need to al- w ays be considerate of those who are engaged in other activities. Please especially be aware o f small children using the park. For more information about Port land Parks and Recreation’soff-leash area, please contact Joan Henick at «23-5459. Support to r a career with no boundaries. You have the education, the drive and the opportunity. Why let som ething like com munications technology stand in y o u r way? 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