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Pas e 6 ____________ ___________________________ 3J3ortíatth ©bserUer December 19, 2012 New Prices « Effective May 1 ,2 0 1 0 Martin Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Residential & Commercial Services Minimum Service C H G $45.00 A s m a ll d is ta n c e /tr a v e l c h a rg e m a y b e a p p lie d CARPET CLEANING .— _ 2 Cleaning Areas or more $30.00 Each Area Pre-Spray Traffic Areas (Includes: I sm all H allway) 1 Cleaning Area (only) $40.00 Includes Pre-Spray Traffic Area (Hallway Extra) Stairs (12-16 stairs - With O th er Services): $25.00 Area/Oriental Rugs: $25.00 Minimum Area/Oriental Rugs r Wool): $40.00Minimum Heavily Soiled Area: Additional $10.00 each area (Requiring Extensive Pre-Spraying) UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Sofa: $69.00 Loveseat: $49.00 Sectional: $ 109 - $ 139 Chair or Recliner $25 - $49 Throw Pillows (With Other Services): $5.00 % ADDITIONAL SERVICES • Area & Oriental Rug Cleaning • Auto/Boat/RV Cleaning • Deodorizing & Pet Odor Treatment • Spot & Stain Removal Service • Scotchguard Protection • Minor Water Damage Services A Good Publisher Chuck Washington’s legacy as a black publisher and member of the National Newspaper Publish ers Association is an important part of the city’s history. Some people think because we were in compe tition that we didn't get along — but we did. We used to get together and talk about the business. Chuck Washington was a good publisher. The Portland Observer always covered the issues at City Hall that affected us out here in northeast Portland. They covered stories that nobody else did. Chuck’s death will leave a big hole in Portland, but I know that his family and staff will carry on and keep publishing because they are professionals and are dedicated to the community. He will truly be missed. Bernie Foster, publisher o f the Skanner News. Don’t Get Angry (503) 281-3949 In the midst of the season of hope and joy, Ecumenical Ministries of Or egon laments the tragedy of violence resulting in death, wounding and terror at Clackamas Town Center . Ecum enical M inistries o f Oregon calls upon all houses of w orship to pray for the victim s’ fam ilies and loved ones, and for the perpetrator’s fam ily who are suffering now. We give thanks for the police, em ergency professionals, and mall staff for their courage and quick response, m aking clear that we will not be paralyzed by fear in the face of sudden violence. We also ac know ledge the im portance o f pasto ral care and m ental health services for the families involved, and healing and helping others cope around you. Alm ost all shootings in anger or resent ment stem from hurt and pain which com es from the lack o f people caring, of being considerate, and ultim ately people feeling they are not loved. Psychologists often say that had som eone, ju st one person, reached out or said a kind word to them before they cam e to that state, it would have kept them from going over the edge. So in the light of these tragedies, have faith, be strong, let yourself cry, but do not lose yourself in your em otions. Like lightning in your body, bottling it up will do harm. Find a way to ground the negative I am a co-worker of one of the victims of the Clackamas Town Center shooting. Al though I did not know her personally, please take the following words to heart. Through these tragedies, I plead with you, do not become angry. It is anger, hatred, and intolerance that is causing such tragedies and eroding our communities. By allowing ourselves to get angry and upset we only add to the negative energy and events already happening in our world. We cannot allow it to grow and spread. In this, we do have a choice. Channel your emotions toward posi tives— toward praying or giving thoughts for all those im pacted by this trag edy, and we give thanks for every one who is part o f the healing pro cess. C auses of these tragedies can be com plex, including lack of resources to recognize and treat mental illness, easy availability of m ilitary-grade w eapons, and the culture of vio lence perm eating our society. At this tim e in our society, we m ust be w illing to tackle these hard issues together in order to foster healing and help prevent future trag edies. Rev. Dr. LeRoy Haynes, presi dent o f the Ecumenical Ministries o f Oregon board o f directors. energy (w hether through physical exer cise, gardening, m editation, simply touch ing elem ents o f the earth, our pouring yourself into com m unity service and vol unteer work) and bring yourself back to balance so it does not consum e you. While we work through our stages of emotions within ourselves, let us channel our energy into positives that are truly needed in this moment— let our smiles, kind words, prayers, caring and consideration of each other and our communities become stronger, brighter, and light the way to a more peaceful, better tomorrow. Rev. Lisa Uzunoe, Konko Church o f Portland associate minister and mother o f two boys, ages 7 and 10. Community Champion come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going; Peace I leave No one knows the day or the hour when the Son of Man cometh. with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto While my heart is conflicted as I share in mourning of the passing you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” of Charles Washington, I’m also reassured of his salvation as a May G od’s unending love comfort the entire believer in the body of Christ to rejoice in knowing that God has called extended family at this time of sorrow as you rest another “Champion of the Community” from labor to reward. assured that tomorrow hope still springs eternal The Bible says in John 14:1-4, and 27, “Do not let your hearts be for those who no longer we can see but will troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many always feel in our hearts. It is well with Charles rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to W ashington’s soul. prepare a place for you. 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