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June 12. 2013
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Renovations are made to a new recovery facility for
homeless men operated by the Portland Rescue Mission
at 10336 N.E. Wygant St.
S a fe from thc Streets
In the past year, 56 people died
while living on the streets of Multnomah
County, and 85 percent of those deaths
were men. This tragic cycle can end in
part because of renovations have been
completed at The Harbor, Portland
Rescue M ission’s m en’s recovery fa­
cility at 10336 N.E. Wygant St.
“T h ere are m any a sp e c ts to
homelessness, including addiction and
brokenness, which can lead to a de­
structive lifestyle,” said Eric Bauer,
executive director of Portland Rescue
Mission. “The Harbor is a place for
men to deal with those core issues in a
safe environment, while also learning
the life skills necessary to venture back
into society and succeed.”
The Harbor, formerly known as Next
Step, provides a 12-month residential
recovery program with addictions re­
covery, spiritual renewal and life skills,
including counseling, education and
vocational training.
All services are free of cost to the
residents thanks to the compassionate
support from the public.
Four Charged in Sex Abuse Case
Four Portland men were arrested
With the assistance of the Port- Cedrell Washington, 20; Deshawn
last week on felony sexual abuse land Police Bureau's Gang Enforce- Rogers, 22; Nicholas Kelly Clisby
charges involving the victimization ment Team and Child Abuse Team, 23, and Terry Scott, 18.
of two young girls, police said.
charges have been brought against
D etectives believe that there
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help in identifying additional vic­
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Crime Stoppers is offering a cash
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that leads to an arrest in this case, or
Library Hosts Juneteenth Event
The North Portland Library, 512
N. Killings worth St., will host a
Juneteenth celebration for the whole
family on Wednesday, June 19 at 6
p.m.
The program will feature the
Passin Art Theater Company, which
will take the audience through Afri­
can-American history through the
Truly making a difference in the lives of
Auto Accident victims and Injured Workers for nearly 20 years.
If you or someone you know has been in an accident,
call us so we can help you with your needs. (503) 284-7838
any unsolved felony, and you can
remain anonymous.
Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online
at crimestoppersoforegon.com, text
CRIMES (274637) and in the subject
line put 823HELP, followed by your
tip, or caU 503-823-HELP(4357) and
leave your tip information.
art o f poetry and prose. The festivi­
ties wiU close with a make-your-own
sundae social. All activities will be
on the back lawn of the library; in
case of rain the program will be
moved to the library’s auditorium.
Juneteenth stems from the aboli­
tion o f slavery and the news of
freedom reaching Texas in 1865.
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Marine Charged in Woman’s Death
A member of the U.S.
military has been charged in
the death o f Jefferson High
School graduate Ivanice
“Ivy” Harris.
Nathaniel Cosby, 38, a
Marine based in Japan, was 'N athanll IC o sb y
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arrested June 5 in Honolulu
for second-degree murder. Harris Her body was discovered some
was in Hawaii celebrating her 29th days later about 50 miles from the
birthday with her friend and boy- popular tourist spot.
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Though Harris’ funeral was held
She was last seen outside a June 3 in Portland, medical examin-
Waikiki bar where friends say she ers in Hawaii are still awaiting the
was talking to an unfamiliar man results o f tests to determine a cause
around 2 a.m .before disappearing, o f death.