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Page 6 The Skanner Portland & Seattle September 18, 2019 News Thousands in Bahamas Struggle to Find Work Hurricane survivors worry they will be forced into deep poverty after destruction of businesses By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press FREEPORT, Bahamas — Jobs are scarce, sav- ings are running low and money is barely trickling in. As survivors of Hurri- cane Dorian enter week three of post-storm life, many in the northwest- ern Bahamas, known for its casinos, golf courses and mega yachts, worry they will be forced into deep poverty as they scramble to find work in the aftermath of the Category 5 storm that wreaked havoc on two islands. “People say, ‘You’re going to be all right,’ but those are mere words,” said Edna Gelin, who was the manager of a natural hair store in Freeport on Grand Ba- People line up to buy pre-paid cell phone cards, for sale from a mobile Aliv office, after the passing of Hurricane Dorian in Freeport, Bahamas, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. While power has returned to much of Grand Bahama, spokesman Carl Smith for the country’s emergency management Agency said the electrical infrastructure See BAHAMAS on page 7 around Marsh Harbour, Abaco’s largest city, was destroyed. It Takes a Community to be MORE THAN PINK Kathy Kendrix and Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington are walking together at the MORE THAN PINK Walk™ K PHOTO SUSAN G. KOMEN OREGON & SW WA athy Kendrix is MORE THAN PINK® and she is using her ex- perience as a talented business owner – or social-preneur, as she prefers to be called – to bring the community to- gether to combat breast cancer. Kathy Kendrix Kathy’s strong rela- tionship with Komen its debut. Now, 26 years started in the early 90s later, as the Race evolves when she was a part of into the MORE THAN the National Black Lead- PINK Walk™, Kathy is ership Initiative-Ore- representing the Com- gon Chapter (NBLIC), a munity Pillar, for her sub-committee of the Af- years of dedication to the rican American Health cause and work she has Coalition– just before put into spearheading Race for the Cure made one of Komen Oregon & SW Washington’s special programs called Wor- ship in Pink. “Community is the hub for communication. Its where you turn to get your information; its always been that way,” Kathy stated. “Church- es make up [a portion] of the community. And Worship in Pink allows us to access that faith- based community, [fos- ter] relationships, and get this important infor- mation – information about mammograms and breast health - out there.” The MORE THAN PINK Walk™ is an extension of the efforts Komen makes every day to connect the community back to the cause and un- derstand the impor- tance of the 4 pillars of their focused work: research, care, com- munity, and action. The community pillar signifies Komen Oregon and SW Washington’s concentration on: • Providing people with opportunities to share their passion for the movement and com- passion for each other. • Supporting survivors, forever fighters, and caregivers. • Providing information and guidance to help navigate the care jour- ney. “[The MORE THAN PINK Walk™] is more than a moment…It’s a movement,” Kathy con- firmed. Be a part of this move- ment with Kathy and Komen Oregon & SW Washington because without a community of support in the fight OBITUARY: Col. William Kenneth Jenkins, Sr. Col. William C o l o n e l Kenneth Jen- Jenkins was kins Sr, depart- awarded the ed this life on Purple Heart Friday, Sep- and the Korean tember 6, 2019. Service Medal. He was born After he retired in Elizabeth, from active New Jersey, duty, he joined the son of the Col. William Kenneth the Marine Jenkins, Sr. late Arthur L. Corp Reserves. Jenkins and Virginia R. He was employed for White. over three decades by the He was a graduate of Bonneville Power Ad- Thomas Jefferson High ministration in Portland, School, Elizabeth, NJ. Ore. Jenkins was a Navy Vet- Colonel Jenkins is sur- eran of World War II. In vived by four children: 1948 he graduated from Arthur L. Jenkins, Sr., Illinois Institute of Tech- Andrea Jenkins-Brown, nology, with a BS in Elec- William K. Jenkins Jr., trical Engineering. all of Portland, Ore. and In 1950 he joined the Karen Jenkins-Johnson Marine Corps. He saw of San Rafael, Calif. He is active duty during the predeceased by his eldest Korean War, and was son Michael E. Jenkins the first black officer to and ex-wife Fannie Mae lead Marines in combat, Jenkins. He leaves eight as both a weapons and a grandchildren, seven rifle platoon commander great grandchildren, two with Company B, 1st Bat- son-in-laws and a host of talion, 7th Marines. nieces and nephews. against breast cancer, progress would not be possible. It is with peo- ple like you that Komen Oregon & SW Washing- ton can continue to fund the 4 pillars of work that have helped lead to: • 35 new drugs being ap- proved for treatment. • 40% decline in breast cancer mortality. • Over 3.5 million survi- vors in the U.S. This is incredible prog- ress; however, 42,000 people will lose their lives to breast cancer annually and we must invest in the breast can- cer community to change this number. Komen’s bold goal is to reduce breast cancer deaths by 50% in the US by 2026, and we know the power of community can make it happen! Show us you’re MORE THAN PINK® and head to KomenOregon.org to learn more, register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk™, and start fund- raising for your commu- nity today! About Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Wash- ington: In the last 28 years, the local organization has funneled nearly $19.8 million into programs that prioritize the im- portance of improving and building on the qual- ity of life for survivors and fighters, emphasize the value of early detec- tion and screenings, as well as provide financial assistance for access to treatment. Another $13.2 million has been dedi- cated, locally, to cutting edge research. More in- formation is available at Komenoregon.org.