Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1998)
Page A2 <rijc P o r t lattò ^W&nmrtr (©bseriring _O Trail. As part o f this shift in locus, Pam Brokaw, cultural division coordina tor, will assum e oversight ot the Cultural Division effective October 1, 1998. The division is responsible for arts and heritage programming, spe cial events, im plem entation ot the City o f V ancouver Cultural Plan, and m anagem ent o f cultural resources. “Timing is critical," said Larry J. Smith, director o f the Vancouver- C lark Parks and Recreation D epart ment. “ W ith the waterfront, down- town and Historic Reserve rapidly developm g, it is important that we move forward quickly w ith a com prehensive trail program . This effort will provide a vital community link for years to com e that impacts recreation, econom ic de velopm ent and public access to m a jo r resources.” "T he Cultural D ivision has ac com plished much with the com ple tion o f the Cultural Plan as w ell as overall arts and heritage efforts,” Sm ith said. " This shift w ill allow the City to use its resources effectively ." Clark County reinforces fish protection measures At a Septem ber 16th w ork ses sion, the Board ofC lark County C om m issioners approved a new fish pro tection and inform ation program for Lucia Falls and M oulton Falls re gional parks on the East Fork o f the Lewis River. The program , w hich underscores the comm issioners ’ com m itm ent to enforce current sw im m ing restrictions at the parks, is ef fective im m ediately. Som e areas o f Lucia Falls and M oulton Falls parks are closed to sw im m ing to protect fish; these areas are clearly posted. The program approved by the com m issioners is aim ed at further ensuring fish protec tion by heightening enforcem ent o f the posted sw im m ing regulation and by providing the public with infor m ation about how to avoid negative im pacts on the fish. To reinforce the importance ot the sw im m ing regulations, the new pro gram calls for: * Reassignm ent ofexisting staffto Lucia and M oulton Falls Regional Parks; ♦Increased patrols by the park caretakers; ♦Increased sheriff patrols; and * Increased security to enforce park rules. Fish protection has becom e an increased concern since the N ational M arin e F ish erie s S erv ice listed Low er C olum bia sum m er steelhead as a threatened species under the Endangered Species A ct (ESA ) in March 1998. The East Fork o f the Lewis River and Lucia Falls provide prim e sum m er steelhead habitat, including spawning beds and adult fish resting areas. Chiropractic Career Event In Vancouver A nyone interested in becom ing a doctor o f chiropractic is invited to a free career inform ation event spon sored by Life C hiropractic C ollege W est on T uesday, Septem ber 29, 7:30 pm, at the office o f T roy M. D reiling, D.C. Dr. D reiling’s office is located at 8109 NE V an Mall Drive, Suite D2, V ancouver, Wash- ington. Individuals and their family m em bers and friends are w elcom e to at tend discussions about chiropractic as a career, the availability o f student financial aid, college course p rereq uisites, and student life at the col lege, w hich is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. n J L ÌZ) _L _L_L a n J IN D U S T R Y Vancouver to focus on tourism/heritage trail effort Kelly Punteney. V ancouver-Clark Parks and R ecreation D epartm ent cultural m anager, has been nam ed to head a stepped-up effort to develop a coordinated package o f public trails. This effort involves com pletion o f the C olum bia R iver Renaissance Program and connecting dow ntow n V ancouver to the w aterfront and the area in c lu d in g F o rt V a n c o u v e r, Pearson A ir M useum and O fficers Row. Also included in the program a re th e B u rn t B rid g e C re e k G reenw ay, D iscovery T rail, C entral Park M aster Plan and the Evergreen /-J - - Volunteers Raise Money for United Way Local volunteers are currently out in force, raising money for United Way o fth e C olum bia-W illam ette's 1998 fund-raising drive. 1 his group o f nearly 40 loaned executives included Northwest Port land resident C arolyn Scott. 1 he loaned executives serve as United W a y 's sales force. They explain how U nited W ay and its partner agencies help the com m u nity to the em ployees o f about 3,000 companies that run United Way cam paigns. They also collect contribu tions and have helped create three years o f cam paign increases, m ov ing U nited W ay o f the C olum bia- Willamette past the $20 million mark in 1997. United Way has been able to in- crease its funding to agency pro grams by an average ol 5“ o over the last three years because ol these cam paign increases and continued low overhead expenses. Loaned execu tives help keep United Way s over head costs at 15% because com pa nies continue to pay their salary and expenses. This means that more money is reaching the com m unity to help strengthen families, invest in children and youth, enhance senior independence, and meet em ergency needs. United W ay o f the C olum bia- W illam ette is the largest fund-rais ing organization for health and hu man services in the local area. It funds 155 program s at more than 100 agencies in C lackam as, M ult nom ah, and W ashington counties ir O regon and in C lark C ounty, W ash ington. Senator Qutub questions Kitzhaber figures State Senator Eileen Q utub, Chair o fth e Senate Special com m ittee on Prison Siting, questioned figures re leased by G overnor K itzhaber on the cost o f constructions delays for the W om en’s Prison & Intake Center. "The projected cost o t $9 million for delaying prison construction is misleading at best, stated Senator Eileen Q utub (R-Beaverton). "There are m any good reasons for us to continue our com m ittee work process on this issue since there are now several com m unities (nine cit ies and one county) in O regon that have expressed interest in locating the prison in their areas." The costs o f construction in these communities may be much low er than siting a prison within the urban grow th boundary o fth e Portland m etropoli tan area. The $9 million cost as sum es a five-percent rate ot infla tion, w hich is debatable. History has show n that when the econom y or stock market is declining, construc tion costs are reduced and often cor related. "T he state cannot start construc tion immediately in W ilsonville at either site,” contends Qutub. "T he Day Road site needs additional au thorization and the Damm asch site continues to be tied up in litigation. No bond merchant is going to place Certificates o f Participation bonds on the market for a project that has a cloud o f litigation hanging over it." The D epartm ent o f A dm inistra tive Services will not sell bonds to finance construction at D am m asch because o f litigation. The D epart m ent o f C orrections has not re quested that the bond sales proceed but has asked the E m ergency Board for perm ission to refinance the ex isting debt. These circum stances m ake it im possible to begin co n struction before or after O ctober 1st. “All things considered, it is not prudent for G overnor K itzhaber to authorize construction beginning in tw o weeks since there is no m oney," stated Qutub. “To suggest otherw ise is irresponsible m anagem ent o f the taxpayer’s m oney." Speakers will be Scott Donaldson, D C., Life W est professor and chair o fth e technique and analysis depart ment and Life W est alum nus Dr. Troy M. Dreiling. To register or for more inform ation, call Life W est at 510-276-9013 or 800-788-4476, ext. 604. For directions to Dr. D reiling’s office, call 360-260-6903. Try a Stench classic jv M f from New Orleans' f French Quarter. Total Digestive Care “30 Day M iracle” Works! ¿S Dangerous poisons, bile, fatty acids, heavy metals, additives and chemb cals can build up in your body like “toxic sludge.” After years of accumu lation, this sludge can clog your organs and blood stream, damage and even destroy your body’s cells, weaken your body’s defenses and literally steal away your health - opening the door to disease and illnesses. 30 supply of TDC powder and two special reports for ON L Y $39.00 plus $4.50 s/h. Total $43.50 (plus any applicable sales taxes) Created by Dr. Jack Watkins.Try it. Money back guarantee. You risk nothing. Call or write today: Join Popeyes in the fight against bland chicken and try our New Spicy Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich! It starts with our new thicker spicy chicken filet, and is topped with tender sliced ham, Swiss and a creamy Dijon spread. Hurry to Popeyes before MCR Health Care P.O. Box 11208 Portland, Oregon 97211 Toll free 1(800) 935-6240 FREE SCREENINGS FOR VISION A N P SCHOOL Carolyn Scott Children depend on a healthy visual system and good eye health. As a community service, the Pacific University College ot Op tometry Northeast Eye Center is again offering free vision screenings for infants, pre-schoolers, school-age children, and adults just in ^ IS SP’CY Chicken Cordon Bleu says "Au revoir!” time for the school year. Screenings provide information that is important in evaluating visual clarity, eye health, and eye coordination. Eye doctors stress the importance of regular vision care for children prior Io or early in the school year. Screenings take about 30 minutes and are offered during week ends, evenings and regular business hours. As a special service, from now through October community mem bers may receive a $25 fee reduction on vision examinations and 25 ■ H", ■1er ,eiiNl «l,''.fiei1 -, si;. Visit The Spicy Chicken Champs With These Coupons! percent off most eyewear in our Optical Shop. TO SC H E D U L E FREE S C R E E N IN G S AND FO R IN F O R M A T IO N , P L E A S E C A LL 148-S811 5329 N.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland L E G , T WIG44, A n d B is c u it (Corner of MLK Jr. Blvd. and NE Kllllngsworth) Scucv on. M tco PACIFIC UNIVERSITY NORTHEAST EYE CENTER I k G o o d Thru: A u g u st 3 1 s t - S e p te m b e r 2 9 th
