November 16, 2011 ^lortlanò (Observer Page 5 Electrical Trade Offers Good Wages The NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Centerwith its new solar panel. W o rk sh o p s to in tro d u c e you to a ca re er in the electrical tr a d e a r e s c h e d u le d th is m o n th , s p o n so re d by C o n ­ stru c tin g H o p e, th e In te rn a ­ tional B ro th erh o o d o f E lectri­ c a l W o rk e rs (IB E W ) a n d O reg o n T ra d esw o m e n . E lectricians enjoy satisfying and skilled careers w hile at the sam e tim e earning up to $37 an h o u r at the end o f an ap p ren ­ ticeship program . A w o rk sh o p fo r A frican A m erican m en w ill be held on T u esday , N ov. 29; one fo r A f­ rican American wom en will take place on W ednesday, N ov. 30. P articip an ts w ill learn how to w ire a light and hear from elec­ tricians about the trade and how to apply for this opportunity. Both workshops will run from 6 p.m . to 8 p.m. at C onstructing H ope, located at 405 N .E. C h u rch St. F o r in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e m e n ’s n ig h t, c o n ta c t C o n ­ s tr u c tin g H o p e a t 5 0 3 -2 8 1 - 1234. F o r in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e w o m e n ’s n ig h t, c o n ta c t O re g o n T ra d e s w o m e n , In c. at 5 0 3 -3 3 5 -8 2 0 0 , e x te n s io n 31 . Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need. THE SPINA E COLUMN TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Part 9. Low Back Surgery: he unkindest and most unnecessary cut of all Should I try chiropractic for my low back pain or have surgery and get it “fixed right?” surgery, recuperation or expensive hospital bills. With Chiropractic, the only side effects are the disappear- ance of symptoms and the recur- rence of vitality. to 99% are unsuccessful. Before you make any decision, heed the advice of the “father” of low back surgery: “exhaust all meth- ods o f conservative care before considering surgery to the lum ­ bar (low back) spine.” To find out how C hiropractic can help you avoid back surgery, or for answ ers to any questions you might have about your health, please call us at the phone num ­ ber displayed below. : We hear this question quite often and considering many : Which technique has physicians’ pro-surgery preoccu­ better results for low pation, it’s no wonder people ask back problems, Chiropractic or such questions. That is, until they surgery? examine the facts. The truth is that : A ccording to a recent issue in about 90% of low back pain, the of Com puter M edicine, low problem is mechanical. Chiroprac­ back surgery is one of the least tic has had and continues to have effective procedures. In fact, 75 the best technique for treating spinal m echanical p roblem s through gentle, exact adjustment 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon97212 with highly skilled hands. And Phone: (5 0 3 ) 287*5504 Chiropractic requires no drugs, Flowers' Chiropractic Office Students in training at IBEW prepare for well paying careers in the electrical field.