April 25, 2018
Page 13
O PINION
MCS Still in
Business
Martin
Cleaning
Service
Carpet & Upholstery
Cleaning
Residential &
Commercial Services
Minimum Service CHG.
$50.00
A small distance/travel
charge may be applied
CARPET CLEANING
2 Cleaning Areas or more
$30.00 each Area
Pre-Spray Traffic Areas
(Includes: 1 small Hallway)
1 Cleaning Area (only)
$50.00
Includes Pre-Spray Traffic Area
and Hallway
The Good Far Exceeds Our Shortcomings
Renewing the
public trust
ct W ells
From the moment
we received the
call in the summer
of 1988 from then
Mayor J.D. Bud
Clark to engage the burgeoning
gang violence problem, which, at
that time was a new phenomenon
to the city of Portland, Emmanuel
Community Services’ (ECS) goal
has been to solve problems that im-
pair the social, economic, spiritual,
moral, health-related, and educa-
tional development of our children,
youth, and families.
For over 30 years ECS has
sought to serve the broken and
needy in our community by pro-
viding 25 ministry programs to
serve children, youth and families.
From gang outreach, to youth
empowerment and training pro-
grams; from mentoring offenders
and providing transitional housing
for the re-entry of men back into
society from prison; from early
child-care and day care services to
the Renaissance Market, all these
efforts were envisioned to make
our community better. Over the
years we have not been without
flaw, but our heart and motive has
by
Over the next few months, we
will be looking for ways that we
can engage our community in new,
thoughtful, and innovative ways,
while at the same time ensuring
that our systems and practices are
stellar and beyond reproach.
always been pure.
As a non-profit organization,
we have an obligation to comport
ourselves deserving of the public
trust. We have a fiduciary respon-
sibility to the community who
believe in us to reflect the highest
ethical standards. While our inten-
tions have been noble, we recog-
nized that events over the last few
months have offended some. This
is of great consternation to us, and
we offer our sincere apologies, as
we have fallen short.
Over the next few months, we
will be looking for ways that we
can engage our community in new,
thoughtful, and innovative ways,
while at the same time ensuring
that our systems and practices are
stellar and beyond reproach.
My thanks to the good leader-
ship, board members, staff and the
many employees who served ECS
for 30 years. Thank you for your
heartfelt service to the betterment of
our community. I firmly believe the
good far exceeds our shortcomings.
To our community, please keep
us in your good thoughts and
prayers as we envision new and
more proficient ways to serve our
community. This remains our
hearts desire.
CT Wells is president of Em-
manuel Community Services.
Stairs (12-16 stairs - With
Other Services) : $30.00
Heavily Soiled Area:
$10.00 each area
(Requiring Pre-Spray)
Area/Oriental Rug Cleaning
Regular Area Rugs
$25.00 Minimum
Wool Oriental Rugs
$40.00 Minimum
UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING
Sofa: $70.00
Loveseat: $50.00
Sectional: $110 - $140
Chair or Recliner:
$25.00 - $50.00
Throw Pillows (With
Other Services) : $5.00
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