^Portland (JObserurr
December 28, 2011
IN S ID E
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Sponsored by:
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Fred Meyer
What's on your list today?,
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O pinion
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Activist Empowers Families
M E T IRLO
Helps Somali
refugees build
community ties
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H ealth
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A local activist from the Somali-
American community has been rec
ognized by the Portland FBI for his
many years of work promoting posi
tive relationships between immi
grants and law enforcement.
M usse O lol, ch airm an and
spokesperson for the Somali Ameri
can Cbuncil of Oregon, has been
instrumental in organizing and lead
ing efforts within the Somali com
munity to build strong and positive
relationships with public officials.
He is also known for his work as a
volunteer in assisting new Somali
refugee families as an interpreter, fa
cilitator, counselor and co-sponsor.
Somali
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Communit9 activist Musse Olol (left) receives thanks for his work
SDecial Agent in Cham - of th
On promotin£ public understanding and collaboration between law
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI enforcem ent a n d the Som alj com m unity from Greg Fo„ ,e r sp e cia /
continued
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agent in charge o f the FBI in Oregon.
Church Lot Camping Test Passes
Homeless people in Portland will much like a car camping program in
be allowed to camp in their cars in Eugene.
the parking lots of religious and
Organizations could allow up to
nonprofit organizations under a test four cars, RVs or trailers, but not
program approved last Wednesday tents, provided they also follow
by the City Council.
several other rules, including dis
City commissioners voted for a playing signs that tell neighbors
one-year test of the idea, which is they gave permission to the camp
ENIECIAINMENT
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C lassifieds
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S ports
F o o d
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ers to sleep overnight; ensuring
access to to ilets and garbage
pickup; and disallowing hookups
to electricity, water and sewer ser
vice.
Portland Commissioner Nick Fish
continued
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Free Rides
on New
Year’s Eve
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photo by M ark W ashinotonä T he P ortland O bserver
Lifting Spirits this Season
The Portland Police Bureau and the new Randall Children's Hospital
at Legacy Emanuel team up this year to provide sick children with
toys and smiles to help lift their spirits this holiday season. Pictured
(from left) are Sgt. Greg Pashley, David Yandell, Officer Jason Mills,
Officer Chris Kulp, Officer Kevin Frazier, and Officer Mike Marshman.
A holiday tradition will re
turn on New Year’ s Eve when
TriM et offers free rides on
buses and MAX.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Sat
urday, Dec 31, riders can
board buses and MAX at no
cost. The transit system will
run on re g u la r S a tu rd ay
schedules, and MAX will
provide extended late-night
service until about 3 a.m.
F o r c o m p le te T riM e t
schedules and trip planning
visit trim et.org or call 503-
238-RIDE(7433).