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OREGON S GAY/LESBIAN/BI/TRANS NEWSMAGAZINE MARCH 6 2009 NORTHWEST BRIEFS »Mayor Apologizes Again at City Club Forum Portland Mayor Sam Adams delivered his “State of the City” address to a sold-out k ask for is that you judge me based not on my about being a sustainable city and a sustainable showcase their batting, throwing, fielding and worst moment but on the totality of my public economy if we continue to allow this kind of running skills. Becoming caked in mud added service career and my love and dedication for failure on our part.” to the enjoyment of play. this city,” he said. Watching from the sidelines, they noted each City Club of Portland audience Feb. 27 at the The audience applauded in response. Adams and Multnomah County Chairman Ted Wheeler aim to cut the 50 percent high Governor Hotel. Adams made no requests to restrict the school noncompletion rate in the next four player’s ability. New teams were formed to ac Right out of the gate, he broke from the question topics from City Club members but years. “Thanks to the $3 million of crucial commodate growing interest in the league. scripted speech to apologize for his sex scandal. ran out of time after only five questions. None financial support provided by the federal The women’s division looked to fill posi addressed the scandal. economic stimulus package, we’ll be able to tions on almost all 10 of its teams, and there change the lives of the 2,500 students by were possibly enough new members to form 2013,” he said. an 11th. The open division had many full “I’ve made a mistake, as has been well Team managers also braved the elements. documented, and I am very sorry for the dis Adams delivered remarks about the econ traction that it has caused my colleagues, my omy, green jobs, education and other dense family, my friends and this city. And all I can topics with confidence and humor. He spoke Adams discussed Portland’s future role as with authority about a leading laboratory for green energy, the “not the imperative of in all lanes are created equal” Columbia River All athletes who try out are placed on teams vesting in education. Crossing, the launch of a strategy to reduce based on estimations of ability. In a March 3 now, carbonemissions that cause climate change, the draft, new recruits were placed on teams. Oregon spends 3.4 vision that Portland green buildings will pro Announcements about placement followed days times as much per duce more energy than they consume and the later. “Sorry, this draft is not televised on ESPN,” prisoner as per public declaration, “Portland’s going solar, folks!” joked Jake Packard of the Gay Yellow Pages. “As of school pupil,” Adams said. “Combine this His speech was met with a standing ova rosters of returning players, but it needed new recruits to help rebuild. Spring training continues for all teams, and tion from approximately half of the room. league play starts in mid-April. »Rose City Softball Starts Spring Training »Queer Youth Conference Skips a Beat with the fact that only 57 percent of Portland Portland Mayor Sam Adams meets the press after his "State of the City" speech Feb. 27. city stu dents complete high More than 70 recruits to the Rose City school. This means Softball Association, Portland’s queer softball a 43 percent dropout league, showed up for a bone-chilling, rain- Planning for the student-run conference, which rate. This number is soaked tryout clinic March 1 at Delta Park. started five years ago at Catlin Gable School, was even more stagger They came to earn a place on a team for the running late to secure its usual February slot. ing for students of group’s upcoming 15th season. color. We cannot talk The Oregon Queer Youth Conference is taking 2009 off. Continued on Page 10 Stations were established for athletes to Diversity Matters - In Your Life, In Your Investments Initial consultation with no charge or obligation • Comprehensive Financial Planning (Fee Based) • Life & Disability & LTC Insurance * • Inheritance & Estate Planning • IRAs, Roth IRAs, Rollovers WADDELL k&rREED Financial Advisor»" • Tax & Retirement Planning • Investing with a Conscience A nneri Brazilian Waxing Salon QTCpp I Lm I I An easier way to pay for tuition and fees STUDENT TUITION EASY PAYMENT PLAN ClarkCoDege The Next Step WWW.CLARK.EDU/STEPP Experience the difference! If you have been burned (ouch) before, try Ela e Carioca (She’s from Rio). Brazilian born & trained esthetician Ana Claudia has brought her waxing skills from Rio de Janeiro and opened a salon. Many of Ana’s clients have had painful waxing experiences else where, but now trust only a true Brazilian! r\ Ela March Special: during March, with every Brazilian bikini wax, get a soothing 15 minute foot bath! e Carioca' brazilian waxing salon Make your waxing appointment exclusively with Ana Claudia at 503.286.1193 or 503.319.6427 www.elaecarioca.com In the Piedmont neighborhood at 7536 NE Martin Luther King Blvd.
