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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1978)
a randiiates meeting to be held Sunday that it might be more likely that Blacks •eeker» at KaJmry Run-a-thon, Walton raise enthusiasm for Kafoury Ao unusual political fund raising event took place last weekend - but it «ras for an unusual candidate. Supporters of Stephen Kafoury. along with ¿11 Walton, been identified with a “liberal" trend of legislative programs involving attention to urban problems, decriminalization of marijuana, women s rights, gay rights. met at Grant Park to begin a R u n atb o o to raise money for Kafoury s campaign Kafoury explained his selection of Grant Park as the starting pout for his Run a tboo as its being an example of neighborhood-city cooperation. Neighbor hood residents raised money, which was supplemented by d ty funds, to build the outdoor track. In his race against C ity Commissioner Frank Ivancie. Kafoury is emphasizing true citizen and neighborhood participa Kafoury is an unusual candidate in that his prior activities have been varied and people oriented. A former Peace Corps volunteer, teacher at Jefferson High School and Albina Youth Opportunity School, and State Representative, he is currently a State Senator As a member of the Oregon Legislature. Kafoury has lion “The d ty must design a method for true neighborhood participation in plan ning and decision making rather than continuing the lip service they now are giving I think there is an interest on the part of some Commissioners to make this a reality. but the system isn't really functioning." he told the Observer. Kafoury also advocates more coopera tion between the d ty and the school district. “F or years the school district has been making decisions about opening and closing schools, creating middle schools, and other important decisions without considering the effect on neigh borhoods." Kafoury considers the neigh borhoods to be the strength of the d ty . "We can't expect people to want to move into or live in a neighborhood if the schools have been destroyed. Local go vernments must consider the effect of every decision on the neighborhood if we are to maintain a good d ty ." The Saturday Run-a-thon was a succea« - bringing in about $10.000 plus a valuable endorsement. Bill Walton, who announced that he plans to make Port land his permanent home, gave Kafoury his whole-hearted endorsement. Names in the News Guests at the home of Mayor Neil Goldschmidt for his monthly “coffee" with Portland residents were: Mrs. Ad die Jean Hayties. M r and Mrs. W alter Sayles. M r and Mrs Ben Talley. M rs F redd ye Pettite. Daryl M ilner. Bub Turn er. Miss FTorice W alker. Miss Rosie Taylor. Miss Yalinda Russell: Manuel Scott. M r. Paris, James Harris. Reverend Easel Goldson. Ocie T ro tter. M r. and Mrs. H arry W ard, and Rosed Gilmore. Osly J. Gates will attend the annual meeting of the National Council on Aging in St. Louis from April 15th 19th. where he will chair the committee on the Aged M inority Mrs. Jeanette Gates recently returned from Washington. D.C. where she was on a consulting assignment for the Office of Education Wilhe FowQu of A ntler. Oklahoma, is visiting his sister. Mrs. Hazel Whitlow. He is assisting the family during the illness of another sister. Mrs. Ollie iEugene) Robinson who is at Emanuel Hospital. He w ill be in Portland for a month. M r and Mrs. Otto Rutherford cele brated their 42nd wedding anniversary on A pril 12lh. They were married on Easter. 42 years ago. Congressman Bob Duncan's office has announced that the North Community Action Council has been granted $21.875 for service to the elderly information and referral service, emergency service, plan ning and coordinating of low income persons in the North Portland area. The Community Service administra lion granted to the Albina Action Center $43.074 for information and referral ser vice, advocacy program, dental clinic. eye clinic, youth program, planning and coor dinatmg of programs for low income persons in Northeast Portland. about affirmative action programs for employment and for admission of mtnon tie* to professional schools The N A A C P noted in its letter of invitation that Oregon has strong d vil rights laws, but is weak on enforcement, noting that it lakes months and some limes years to adjudicate a complaint brought to the Civil Rights Division. Candidate for Labor Commissioner were especially urged to respond to this. The candidates for Superintendent of Pubbc Instruction were asked how they feel about the new law requiring teachers to be familiar with d v il rights statutes and to give their opinion on how that law is being implemented. This program is being given for the benefit of the community and is open to the public. Honor Brown The Albina Women's League Foun dalion will honor Dr. Lee Brown, director of Multnomah County Justice Services, with a testimonial dinner dance at the Sheraton Motor Hotel (Lloyd Center). The event will be held at 6:30 p m (no-host cocktails) and 7:30 p.m. (dinner) on April 22nd. Organizations and individuals are in vited to testify. Those who wish to participate can call Ma. Bettie Lou Over ton at 281 0457 Donation is $12.50 Dr. Brown is leaving Portland to accept a position of director of safety for the City of Atlanta. OACWC forms girls club Girls aged five through eighteen have been organized to form the youth branch of the Oregon Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Named “The Henrietta Marshall Girls Clubs" in honor of the late Mrs. Marshall, a long time member of the Association and past National Arts and Crafts Chairman, the clubs will promote education and training, cultural, histon cal and social experiences and personal enrichment. Their current efforts are towards total participation in the N a tional Association of Girls Clubs to be held in Seattle. W ashington July 29th at which Miss Pamela J rlk rs will represent the Northwest Region in the National Oratorical contest. Officers are: Miss Sharon Nickleberry. President; Miss Dawn Newton. Vice President; Miss Lisa Smith. Secretary; Miss Pamela Jelkes. Treasurer. Mrs. f Edith Jackson is Supervisor of Girls; Mrs. Yvonne Charles. Assistant Supervt sor of Girls, and Mrs. Carrie Cannon. Stale Organizer. The Literary Research Club. Mrs. Irene Cranford. President, is the Club's Sponsor. As their first activity, the clubs will sponsor “A Festival of Gospel Music" featuring local choirs and groups Sunday. Apnl 16. 1978 at the M att Dishman Community Center, 2:0&5:00 p.m. There is no charge for the program. Senior classes set The Portland Parks Bureau and the Multnomah County Division of Direct Health Services announce the Coounu mty Schools Senior Citizen Health Semi nar. a variety of stimulating presenla tioos of special interest to senior citizens April 19th. Exercise; April 26th. Cancer; May 3rd. Safety: May 10th. Nutrition - Blood Pressure Clinic (11:30 a.m.1; May 17th. Relaxation: May 24th. Arthritis; May 31st. Sex and Seniors. These free 30 minute classes lake place every Wednesday in the Music Room (Room 111 of the Beaumont Elementary School, located at 4043 N .E . Fremonl. Anyone attendmg the classes is also invited to share lunch with us in the Beaumont Cafeteria at 12:40 A complete balanced meal for 60c will be provided. 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