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M A Y 20, 1998
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Army & Air Force
Hometown News
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A ir force A irm an M ichaelell
Z. D arling has grad u ated from
basic m ilitary training at Lackland
A ir Force B ase, San A ntonio,
T exas.
During the six weeks o f training,
the airman studied the Air Force mis­
sion, organization and customes and
received special training in human
relations.
In addition, airmen who complete
basic training earn credit toward an
associate degree through the Com­
munity College o f the Air Force.
Darling is the son o f Julie Darling
o f NF. Portland.
In 1996, he graduated from Benson
High School, Portland.
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Heil Electric Cools Down MAX Light-Rail
E ver w o n d er why som e o f the
M AX lig h t-ra il cars have air
co n d itio n in g and oth ers d o n ’t?
W ell, this sum m er no m atter
w hich car you b oard, you w ill
enjoy the com fort o f AC. T hanks
to N ational E lectrical C o n tra c ­
to rs A sso ciatio n (N E C A ) m em ­
ber H eil E lectric, riding MAX
this sum m er w ill be m ore c o n ­
v en ien t and m ore c o m fo rta b le
than ever. T he P o rtland based
e le c tric al c o n tra c to r is r e tro fit­
ting 26 MAX light rail cars w ith
a ir-c o n d itio n in g u n its-so that
every o n e w ho rides the light rail
w ill escap e the sum m er heat.
A ir co n d itio n in g w ork is an
unusual jo b for an electrical co n ­
tracto r. Heil E lectric is ea g e r to
tackle this challenging jo b w hich
has allo w ed the com pany to u ti­
lize th e ir in n o v a tiv e problem
so lv in g sk ills. L ike m any o th er
O r e g o n C o lu m b ia C h a p te r
N ECA IBEW Local 48 m em ber
e le c tric a l c o n tra c to rs, H eil is in
dem and b e c a u se they hire the
sk ille d e le c tric ia n s o f the In te r­
n atio n al B ro th erh o o d o f E lec­
tric a l W orkers Local 48, w ho
provide custom ers w ith the h ig h ­
est levels o f tra in in g , q u a lity ,
sa fe ty , e x p e rie n c e , and in n o v a ­
tion.
H eil E le c tric a sh o e -in for
the jo b . " W e ’ve d o n e c o n s id ­
e ra b le w ork w ith T ri-M e t lig h t
rail in the p a st, in c lu d in g the
ing su p e rio r c u sto m er se rv ic e to
the P o rtland area and beyond for
m ore than four decades.
T h e ir e x p e r ie n c e an d d e d i­
c a tio n to d e v e lo p in g new id e a s
h as p u t th e m on th e c u ttin g
e d g e o f the e le c tr ic a l c o n s tr u c ­
tio n in d u s tr y . T h e y a re p ro u d
to b e w o rk in g to b rin g c o o l
S te e l B r id g e r e n o v a t i o n in
p re p a ra tio n for the E ast Side
L ine,” said G ene H eil, c o -o w n e r
o f H eil E le c tric . “ T hey h ired us
b ecau se th ey knew they had a
c o n tra c to r th ey c o u ld feel c o m ­
fo rtab le w ith .”
F ounded in 1955, H eil E le c ­
tric C om pany has been p ro v id ­
c o m f o r t to P o r tla n d lig h t ra il
u s e r s a n d h a v e e n jo y e d w o r k ­
in g on th e p r o je c t. C 'o -o w n e r
a n d p r o j e c t m a n a g e r S ta n
H eil a f f ir m e d :
" T h is is re a lly in te re s tin g
w o rk -l'm not su re how m uch o f
th is ty p e o f w ork is a v a ila b le ,
but w e 'd like to do m o re .”
Northeast Precinct Monthly
News and Statistics Report
March 12-March 31, 1998
On W ednesday, March 11 ,1998 at approx 1730 hrs, Officers were dispatched to Safeway, 5920 NE M IK Blvd.
to assist security. Store security arrested suspect for shopli ft and alter recovering stolen property suspect attempted
to flee the scene. Security personnel tackled suspect, however, he continued to punch and kick three security
guards. Suspect was eventually subdued and returned to store.
Arrested for Assault IV x 3- McCallister, Rascheld All M/B 03-14-74.
On Saturday, march 14, 1998 at approx 2100 hrs. Officers responded to the a re o f NE 9th Broadway St on a
anonymous person stating that they observed a Male/Asian loading a handgun. Officers responded to the scene
and were unable to locate suspect. Officers cleared scene. At 2 123 hrs, witnesses called in stating that this person
had taken the weapon out of a “paper box” in front of Saigon Kitchen, 835 NE Broadway St. Officers responded
to scene and took up positions in and around the restaurant. Officers were able to contact employees in the
restaurant and determined that the armed man was sitting by the front door. Eventually, suspect left the restaurant
and approached Officer Groshong on foot. Suspect had a gun tucked into his waistband and after repeated demands
by O fficer Groshong to stop, suspect reached for his waist and Officer Groshong tired at suspect. Suspect was taken
into custody. Arrested-Thai, Hieu Minh M/A 06-20-70.
On Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at approx 1845 hrs. Officers Reigle and Ellertson responded to the 5200 block
o f N Albina Av on shots fired. Officers spoke with tenant at location, Henderson, Bernetta who states her son s
friend "Curt H u ff’ was talking to a guy (possible name o f "Juan” ) on the sidewalk out front when a small red boxy
shaped vehicle traveling N/B on N Albina Av slows down and the passenger leans out the window and yells "Juan”
as he fires 5-6 shots. Several rounds penetrated the front door The complainant’s son-Stephens, Ronald.
Suspect-M /B wearing a red baseball cap turned backwards
On Tuesday. March 17, 1998 at approx 0330 hrs. Officer Birkenbine stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at
NE Buf falo St/N Mallory Av. The driver was suspended and occupants were taken out o f the vehicle so an
inventory could be done before it was towed. Officer Birkenbine found a bag with 35 individually wrapped rocks
o f cocaine (approx 7 grams) in the glove box. Suspect denied know ledge of the drugs, however did have $ 1500.00
in his possession along with crack cocaine crumbs on himself. Suspect also had 3 1 business cards with his pager
num ber imprinted on them. Arrested for PC S/DC S 11- I anner, Willie A M/B 12-17-72.
On Tuesday, March 17,1998 at approx 1040 hrs, O fficer responded to Earl Scheib Auto paint, 4 0 1 N E W eilder
St, on a Armed Robbery. Two men entered the office, one was armed with a gun, demanded money, suspects took
m oney from employees wallet and deposit bag. Both suspects tied N B on toot. Suspects - # I -M W early 20 s, 5 5
150lbs, wearing red hat, bluejacket, blue sweat pants- Armed With Semi-auto Pistol-Black in color.
#2- M/B late 2 0 ’s, red shirt, black sweatpants
On Tuesday, March 17, at approx 1130 hrs. Officer anderson received a radio call to the 7000 block o f NE 9th
Av regarding a robbery where the victim had been stabbed. Officers recognized this address as a known “crack
house” . The victim states he was inside the house smoking crack' when a argument started and several subjects
stabbed him (razor cut) and took his money. W itnesses claim no robbery had occurred that the victim was cut out
o f self defense after being attacked by the victim. C ase referred to D A. for prosecution.
Subjects inside drug house-lngram, Frank G M/B 04-18-53, Miller. Zeda Marie F/B 01-17-65, Hammond,
Wendy Antoinette F/B 04-27-66, and Harris, Eric M/B 02-16-63.
On Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at approx 2100 hrs. Officers I laid and Powell received a call o f shots fired in the
area o f NE 12th Av/NE Sumner St. En route radio advised the victim was at a residence in the 1300 block o f NE
Sum ner St waiting for medical. Witness said she was inside listed address when she heard multiple shots nearby,
victim then came to her home knocking on her door, bleeding from his hand. Officer Powell attempted to interview
the victim at Emanuel Hospital however before he could ask any questions, the victim yelled. “ I ain’t telling you
anything, ge, the F— out o f here!” Victim repeatedly refused to talk with police. Witness recovered four .9mm
casings in the street.
suspect info per witnesses - 2-3 M /B’s in dark clothing
Victim-M cCollough, Eugene M/B 01-13-80.
On W ednesday. March 18. 1998 at approx 1724 hrs. Officers Fender and Butler conducted a traffic stop at NE
Bryant St/NE Garfield Av. Driver was felony revoked and taken into custody by officers. During a search incident
to arrest, 10 grams o f cocaine were found. Subject was later interviewed by Officer Weatheroy ofD V D where he
confessed to selling the drugs to supplement his income. The subject specifically stated he received the drugs from
a guy he met at Ed’s Market, NE Lombard St/NE Vancouver Av.
Arrested for DC’S/PC’S Il-Overton. Richard Pierre M B 09-11-72.
On Thursday, March 19, 1998 at approx 0050 hrs. Officers Santos and Axthelm responded to Double-Tree
Motel, 1000 NE Multnomah on a loud party in one o f the rooms. Officers broke the party up and waited as the
intoxicated group left the premises. One subject refused to get in a cab and walked off. Officers took him into
protective custody for a Detox hold. Officer Axthelm was putting the seat belt on the subject when the subject
attempted to “head butt” Officer Axthelm. The subject then started to kick at the officer striking Officer Axthelm
twice in the chest. Subject was maced with no effect. Subject was placed in maximum restraint and transported to
MCDC. Officer Axthelm was not injured.
Arrested for Assault Public Safety Officer and Disorderly Conduct-Saunders, C harles Manford M/107-11-61.
On T hursday, M arch 19, 1998, O fficers Staul and B arrios cam e into contact w ith a know n "c ra c k ”
sm oker w ho gave o fficers consent to search their person. O fficers found a 3 ” glass tube w ith a copper wool
filter in one end. T he subject adm itted to officers that she used the tube to sm oke crack. Subject said she
bought the pipe at the Handy Food M art, 729 NE Portland Blvd. the subject claim s the glass tubes are sold
w ith a sm all flow er but it is com m on practice to buy the tube for sm oking crack. O fficer m ade contact with
the m anager at the H andy Food M art, Dewald, Guy. Mr Dewald suspected that the tubes w ere used for crack
pipes but felt that it w as not a im portant issue for him. O fficers also noticed that the store advertised for
the cop p er scouring pads used for crack pipes, mr. Dewald said he w ould speak with the ow ner and evaluate
the need to sell these items.
Look up summer
in
the dictionary.
under. It’s good for unlimited MAX and bus
use. And best of all it’s only 40 bucks, almost
you
half the cost for three months of rides. Plus,
1 the word boredom. Because summertime
when The Pass is flashed at (refer to logos
Nowhere
will
get -off-your- boot y-and- have-some-fun-
le. And what better way to have mucho
than with Tri-Met's Summer Youth
,s? The Pass is for funsters 18 and
below), discounts will follow. Get The Pass.
r©
Or get one for someone you know. Because
"Ma, I don't have anything to do," should
not be heard in June, July or August.
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Pick up The Pass at Fred Meyer, Safeway, and most Albertson’s or any other Tri-Met outlet. Then, show The Pass and get great deals
from: McDonald s - Free dessert with purchase of an Extra Value Meal.»« Oaks Park $2 off any Limited or Deluxe Ride Bracelet, Tuesday
through Friday. • OMSI - $1 off general admission. • Videoland - Free video rental, when you rent a movie of equal or lesser value. These
offers are valid at participating outlets in the Portland metro area only through 8/3 1/98. Not valid with any other offer or discount.