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other well attended events that day.
Neighbors shared frustrations over
increased crime in the neighborhood, and
shared fears that summer could bring an
increase in gang-related violence. Gentrifi-
cation has driven low-income families into
East county where rents are cheaper. But
with youth unemployment at shockingly
high levels for young men of color, crime,
gang activity and violence has become more
of a problem.
Sgt. Wendi Steinbronn said a lot of crime
can be prevented when officers are out in
neighborhoods building relationships with
youth. Portland’s Operation Safe Summer
has bumped up officer numbers and created
summer youth programs. But the Rock-
wood neighborhood lies on the border
between Gresham and Portland, and while
East Portland has 20 officers available at
night, Gresham has seven officers for the
entire city.
“It’s not that they don’t want to do it, they
just have a different staffing pattern,” she
said.
On the wishlist, for some speakers, is a
youth center for East Portland that opens
extended hours and in good repair. The PAL
Center on 172nd is doing great work with
some of the youth, but its building is in poor
condition, said Sandra Casillas.
“I wish we had something like the Boys
and Girls Club in Northeast Portland here,
and that it could be open late,” Cassillas
said. “That is a very good building.”
Tom Peavey, policy manager in the Office
of Youth Violence Prevention said the city
has granted PAL extra funds to extend its
hours to 10 p.m. some evenings until
August, but that money will run out.
At the meeting, staff from the Center for
Family Success shared information about
the program. The center offers parenting
YOUTH EVENTS
Got talent? The Rosewood Hip Hop and
Arts Showcase will take place on July
21 (location to be arranged). To take
part you need to sign up between noon
and 5 p.m. Saturday June 30 at
the Rosewood Café, 609 S.E. 162nd
Ave.
Thursday Youth Nights: for youth who
live close to the café, find pizza and fun
6-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Rosewood
Café, 609 S.E. 162nd Ave.
WANT TO HELP YOUTH?
The Rosewood Initiative needs four or
five committed volunteers to run Open
Gym this summer. Oliver Elementary
school has offered its gym from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.
The Rosewood Café is under renova-
tion and needs volunteers with con-
struction skills (plumbing, masonry,
electrics…). It also needs building mate-
rials, tools and hardware to complete
the café. And we always need things like
coffee and toilet rolls, says Jenny Glass.
Email Jenny at info@rosewoodiniti
tive.org
and relationship classes, that research has
shown to work. Sharon Darcy, executive
director of the program, said anyone can go
to the center at 229 S.E. 181st Ave., and get
help free of charge.
The center is one of about 20 nonprofit
organizations working together through
Project Access to make sure families get the
help they need, Darcy said. The group
includes Self Enhancement Inc., Portland
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D
orothy
Mae
Davis, 57, of
Portland,
OR,
died Monday, June 18,
2012 of metastatic breast
cancer, which she battled
for over 6 years. Ms.
Davis was born June 30,
1954 in San Bernardino,
CA to Joe and Emma
Davis. She spent her life
serving others with
unconditional love and
acceptance, and she left a lasting impres-
sion on everyone who came to know her.
Ms. Davis epitomized the definition of
selflessness, always putting others first,
especially her children. She was very
compassionate with a big heart for young
people, often taking in other children
whose home environments were less
ideal. While Dorothy only had 2 chil-
dren, she was a surrogate mother to
countless others. She worked for DHS as
a Caregiver for many years until she was
unable to do so due to health.
Ms. Davis is survived by two
sons, Aubré and Aaron Dickson
of Portland, Oregon; three
grandsons, Caleb, Eric, and
Christian; nine brothers; seven
sisters; numerous nephews,
nieces, and cousins; and count-
less friends whose hearts are
permanently etched with love
and adoration.
Viewing for Dorothy Davis
will take place at Terry Family
Funeral Home, 2337 N.
Williams Ave., on Thursday, June 28th
from 4pm-7pm. Homegoing Service will
be held Friday, June 29th at 11am at
Maranatha Church of God – 4222 NE
12th Ave. with another viewing from
10am-11am prior to service. The family
requests in lieu of flowers and gifts,
donations are made to the Dorothy Davis
Benefit Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo
Bank. Simply provide her name and zip
code “97229”, or visit www.wepay/dona-
tions/doroth-davis-benefit-memorial-
fund to make contributions online.
PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP OPENING
The Oregon SW- WA NW-CA Plumbers Joint Apprenticeship and Training committee
(MA#1070) will be open for the term July 30, 2012 through August 3, 2012 to seek
applicants for its pool of persons eligible for selection to its Plumber apprenticeship
program.
The Apprentice in the Plumber Apprenticeship Program will develop skills, knowledge
and experience in many areas. Plumbers train to fabricate assemble and install pipe
systems of various composition used to transport silids, liquids and gases. They also
install and repair fixtures related to pipe systems. Critical brazing, burning and welding
skills will be mastered by the apprentice.
Plumbers work in all weather conditions, indoors nad outdoors, and often in confined
spaces.
Oregon, SW WA, NW-CA Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee recruits,
selects and trains apprentices without discrimination.
Who May Apply?
Only person who seeks admission to the program may apply. Applicants must apply in
person.
Applications may be obtained only at specific locations in Oregon on the dates and
office hours shown at the following locations. You must be on time.
To apply you must attend one of these meetings.
No one is admitted to a session after the start time!!
Tualatin- UA 290 Training Center
20220 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin OR 97062 (503) 691-1997
Monday, July 30 –Friday, August 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM All days EXECPT Wednesday
August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM
EUGENE
2861 Pierce Parkway, Springfield OR 97477: (541)521-1400
Monday, July 30 –Friday, August 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM All days EXECPT Wednesday
August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM
MEDFORD
950 Industrial Circle, White City, Oregon 97503 (541) 821-1282
Monday, July 30 –Friday, August 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM All days EXECPT Wednesday
August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM
REDMOND
2161 SW First, Redmond, Oregon 97756; (541) 419-5128
Monday, July 30 –Friday, August 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM All days EXECPT Wednesday
August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM
EUREKA
634 California Street, Eureka, CA 95501; (707) 496-1767
Monday, July 30 –Friday, August 3, 2012 – 9:00 AM All days EXECPT Wednesday
August 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Minimum qualifications – to apply, an applicant must meet these requirements
1. Eighteen (18) years of age;
Education requirement:
2. Be a high school graduate with 2.00 Cumulative GPA or above;
3. OR, have a GED of 255 points (or 2550 points for GED issued after 1-1 03); or, be a
high school graduate with a GED Pretest examination score of 255 or above (2550
points for GED pretest score issued after 1-1-03);
Math requirement:
4. Must have completed one full year of high school algebra, integrated math 2, or
equivalent post-high school algebra course (s) with a grade of ‘C” of better,
5. OR must present current math placement test results from a community college
facility indicating a placement level beyond high school level algebra.
An applicant must provide written documentation that minimum qualifica-
tions are met.
Official sealed transcripts are required and must be mailed directly from the
issuing institution to:
Local 290 Training Center, 20220 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin, Oregon 96062
before August 31, 2012. Faxes WILL NOT be accepted.
Contact Michael Pollock at (503)691-1997 if you have additional questions.
Qualified applicants will be notified to attend an interview. All applicants will be notified
of eligibility by mail.
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