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Jlortianb O bserver Celebrating
August i3,2008
Senior Loaves & Fishes Meal Drivers Needed
Loaves & Fishes Centers,
The
M e a ls -O n -W h e e ls
People is seeking volunteer
drivers to ensure homebound
seniors receive nutritious
meals and a bit of com pan­
ionship the upcoming Labor
Day weekend.
“These volunteers are in­
valuable because they not
only help us feed our frail
elderly, but they make sure
these seniors see a friendly
fac e e v e ry d a y ,” sa id
Caroline Henry, who m an­
ages Loaves & Fishes C en­
ters’ weekend and holiday
meal program. “Sometimes
the M eals-On-W heels driver
is the only persons these
hom ebound seniors see in a
given day. Holiday volun­
teers also help fill routes left
by our regular drivers who
vacation for the Labor Day
w eekend.”
M eals-On-W heels routes
are available on Saturday,
Sunday and M onday, Aug.
30 and 31 and Sept. 1. For
more information about how
photo m M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver
you can help, call Caroline A sumptuous soul food fest was enjoyed Saturday during the annual Jambalaya dinner sponsored by Loaves and Fishes and the Multicultural Senior Center
Henry or Bruce Nissen at on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Pictured (from left) are Barbara Caldwell, Wilma Alcock, Cupid Alexander, Joan Smith, Teletha Benjamin, David
Lomax, Thelma Diggs and James Walker.
503-953-8123.
In Loving Memory
Anthony Gaines
Anthony “Tone” Gaines has left his earthly
home to join the angels waiting for him in
heaven.
He was born Oct. 23,1964 in Chicago. He
was a gifted and talented student at Parkrose
High School and went on to attend Southern
Oregon University before graduating from
Portland State University. He was aferocious
reader and enjoyed traveling to many coun­
tries.
Loved by family and friends, he leaves to
cherish his memories, his mother Barbara Gaines o f Portland; his father Alfred Gaines of Altha,
Fla.; godparents, Ly ne and Ture Erickson o f Vancouver, B .C; two aunts, Esmay Basconbe of
Barbados, West Indies, and Laurie White of Chicago; two uncles, V emon White of At lanta and
Steve White o f Chicago; his favorite cousin Jennetha Lewis of Chicago; several other cousins
and other relatives in Barbados; and many friends throughout the Portland area.
Arrangem ents by Cox and Cox Funeral Chapel.
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for dates, time and locations
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Mother, Grandmother Remembered
O re g o n
D e p a r tm e n t
o f T ra n s p o r ta tio n
Inez Chaney
Inez Chaney was born July 3, 1929 in M eridian. Miss., to
Mittie Marsh and Clifford Gordon.
Her only sister, Cannie Roberts, preceded her in death. She
leaves to mourn her brothers Clifford Gordon of Indiana and
Tim Marsh o f Oklahoma.
She was a devoted, loving m otherof nine children: Sandra
Johnson, Willie Jackson, Alice Chaney, Mittie Chaney. Rosie
Chaney, Earl Chaney, CliffordChaney, Michael Chaney, and
Tresa Berry, all o f Portland. She was also a nurturing grand­
mother of 27 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was a home service worker for many years she also worked as a foster grandparent
with Portland Public Schools. She was the provider and leader o f her family. She thrived on
watching her great-grandchildren grow and learn.
She loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her passion was raising house plants and gardening.
She also enjoyed home crafts to be gi ven as a token of her love. Her favorite color was lavender
and she really loved a good coconut cake.
Arrangem ents by Cox & Cox Funeral Chapel.
FredMeyer
Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.
w w w .tra d e s w o m e n .n e t
Trabajos!
Seeking
African
American
men and
women who
are interested
in learning
about a career
in the highway
construction
trades!
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City of
VANCOUVER
W A S H IN G
IO N
DIVERSITY INCLUSION
Diversity
Diversity is valued at Fred Meyer because of the perspectives, ideas, beliefs, and cultures that
combine to create an organization greater than the sum of its parts.
Inclusion
Inclusion is the process of leveraging diversity to add measurable value to organizational
performance and outcomes. It is about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate.
An inclusive work culture is one that welcomes and includes the strengths of Associates'
differences and supports involvement, giving everyone equal access to opportunities and
information. In an inclusive environment, people feel comfortable and respected, regardless ot
individual differences.
Diversity and Inclusion go hand-in-hand. A diverse workforce that works together, leveraging
Associate differences and experiences in an inclusive manner creates an atmosphere for corpo­
rate innovation and growth.
For More Information about
Fred Meyer and our career
opportunities, visit our website:
www.f red meyer.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to Inclusion
City ot Vancouver
Diversity Job Fair
9a.m .-3 p.m. Aug. 16
Clark College - Gaiser Hall
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Learn how to become part of the
City of Vancouver team!
Meet city staff from all departments
at this fun event.
FredMeyer
It’s a Great Place to Work!
For more information, call (360) 619-1006
or visit www.vanhr.org