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Page 8 Portland Observar Thursday. April 18. 1879 From the Board R oom by Gladys McCoy Multnomah County Commissioner I f you believe your assessment is too high, you have a right to an ap peal before the Board o f Equali zation: I urge you, d o n 't ta rry for your petition must be filed before May 2 1st to be considered this year. County Boards o f Equalization have been a pan o f Oregon's property tax administration for many years, but few people take advantage of this o p p o rtu n ity to change their assessment. In fact, out o f approxi mately 180,000 notices sent annually , only about 1,800 appeal to change their assessment through the office o f the Board o f Equalization. How ever about 60r # of the appeals result in lower assessments. To file an ap peal is simply to have an individual review o f your property. Separate Boards o f Equalization were first authorized January 24, 1871 when citizens o f Oregon saw the need for a local group to consider taxpayer complaints and to make a thorough review o f the county assessor's work. The Board o f Equalization for Multnomah County consists o f three Board members and holds hearings beginning the second Monday in May continuing through August 1st. The Chairman, Commissioner Earl Blumenauer was appointed by the Board o f County Commissioners. Joseph Labadie the second member, was appointed by the Tax Supervis ing and Conservation Commission; GLADYS M cC O Y and the third member, Genevieve Hansen, was appointed by the first two members. I f you wish to file an appeal con tact the o ffic e o f the Board o f Equalization in Room 814 o f the Multnomah County Courthouse at 1021 S.V, 4th or call 248-5241 The office will be open from 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to assist in any way possible Last year 127 appeals were filed with the Board o f Equalization from the North-Northeast area. Eighty or 63*e enjoyed reduced assessments for a total of $619,160. This is a service provided for you the taxpayer. It may serve you monev. Grand jury changes asked (Continued from Page 1 Column 4) present and to have a record made o f the proceedings. “ The District A t torney can take notes, and he has in formation the defendant never gets.” There is also a rule against soliciting inform ation that would not be ad mitted ui court, but because there is no judge or defense attorney present and no record made, there is no remedy against improper questions. “ When the District Attorney has a shakey case, he will use the grand jury to the lim it and there are no sanc tions.” Rosenthal also presented amend ments suggested by Des C onnall, Portland attorney and former M ult nomah County D istrict A ttorney, that would require that the grand ju ry proceedings be recorded and available to the defense. Jim Hennings, Multnomah County P ublic Defender and a form er Deputy D istrict A ttorney, pointed out that the grand jury is used to force witnesses to testify who would not otherwise provide information. He said D istrict Attorneys sometimes refuse to give the grand jury in fo r mation that favors the defendant and that as a result he has had to submit in fo rm a tio n to the grand ju r y through a judge. He thinks there are too many o p p o rtu n itie s fo r the D is tric t A ttorneys to misuse the grand ju ry . “ D is tric t A tto rn e y ’ s don’ t go after the innocent, but they believe a person is guilty but don’ t have the evidence." Rather than provide evidence for the grand jury, they use the grand jury to extract in formation. John C o llin s, Y a m h ill C ounty District Attorney and representative o f the D is tric t A tto rn e y ’ s Asso c ia tio n , said having an attorney- present w ould present p ractical problems, delay the proceedings and lead to abuse. Also this would cause prejudice against the indigent who could not afford an attorney. Having a judge available to settle disputes and someone to record, as well as possibly providing legal fees, would add to the cost. He said the need to guarantee additional rights should be measured against the cost. Jim Sanderson from the Attorney General's office spoke about the cost to the state. He also felt that the defendant already had enough rig h ts, s u ffic ie n t o p p o rtu n ity to discover the evidence against him, and that there is no need for another opportunity. Representative Ted Bugas, a member o f the committee, said he had served on a grand jury and was appalled when instructed by the D is tric t A tto rn e y to determine whether or not the person was guilty. That would be judging the person after hearing only one side ~ the District Attorney's. Representative Tom Mason asked what good it is to have an attorney at the trial if the defendant has gone before the grand jury and “ spilled his guts and nailed his coffin shut” ? Representative M ark Gardner said i f the attorney is present only with his witness and the defense at torney is provided an opportunity to hear the tape, there co u ld n 't be much expense. In response to C ollin’ s remark that it would become an adversary hearing with another a tto rn e y present — “ W e’ re just trying to get the tru th ” - Gardner said, “ Then the State might not be able to force the ‘tru th ’ out o f the defendant’ s mouth . . . he should have the advice o f counsel before he incriminates himself.” Several states — including New Y ork, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Colorado — allow attorneys in the grand ju ry room T hirty-one states require recording all grand ju ry proceedings other than the votes and deliberations, and six states in cluding Oregon, permit it. The House Judiciary Committee w ill hold a work session on the bill on A p ril 23rd. „ Comm“nJtyCa,endar. April 23rd — Sabin Community Association meeting. 7:30 p.m,, Sabin School. 4013 N.E. 18th A pril 24th — Boise Citizens Improvement Association meeting. 7:30 p.m., New Hope Church, 3725 N. Gantenbein. A pril 24th — Ring Improvement Association meeting. 7:30 p.m., King Fa cility, 4815 N.E. 7th. April 25th — Bureau o f Planning, Going Street Noise M itigation Project. 7:30p.m.. Beach School Auditorium , 1710 N Humboldt. Four luesday evening "p ro vid e r" training sessions are being sponsored by the Tri-County Respite Care Program. Respite Care coordinates short-term relict care tor mentally retarded and developmentally disabled individuals. Per sons with an interest or experience in working with the handicapped are invited to attend. Training begins Tuesday. May 1st. at the Child Care Coordinating Council ottice (4-C), 1110 S.E. Alder. For more information call 642-1721. KBOO, non-commercial community radio at 90.7 FM w ill hold its annual Pledge D rive fro m A p ril 2!st-28th. The goal of this year’s “ Pledge W eek" is $.30,000 in contributions and 500 new subscribers. Special programming during this week will be produced to showcase the varied offerings that are unique to KBOO. O f particular note w ill be International Music Day on Sunday the 22nd, 16 hours ot Classical Music on Tuesday the 24th, 10 hours o f American Folk, Country, and Bluegrass on Wednesday the 25th, 5 hours o f Women’ s Programming on Friday the 27th, and more than 30 hours o f Jazz, Blues, and Soul throughout the week. Candice Wright and Steve Goldfield o f the Oakland-based Liberation Sup port Movement will address the topic: "Rhodesia To Zimbabwe — The Lib eration Process. They recently spent three months in Southern Africa visiting refugee and training camps in Zambia and Mozambique o f the Patriotic Front ol Zimbabwe which gave them the opportunity to interview the political and military leaders o f the Patriotic Front concerning the current situation in this critical area. They will share their information and experience through a slide presentation and discussion o f their trip. In addition, the film , "South Africa: The Rising T ide," will be shown. The event will take place Sunday , A p ril 22nd, 7:00 p.m. at the Southeast Neighborhood Facility, 3534 S.E. Main Street. Sponsored by People For Action Against Apartheid. A $1 donation is re quested. "Fiddler On The Roof. ” will be performed by theatre, music and dance stu dents at Jefferson’s Performing Arts Center, directed by Barbara Hollcraft. Per formances: A pril 20th-21st and A p ril 27th-28th — 8:15 p.m. Tickets w ill be sold at the door or the following locations: PSU Box Office; Meier and Frank, downtown. Stevens and Son. Lloyd Center; Longhair Music; Lost Works Book store. Vancouver. Adults S3, students through high school and senior citizens, $2, children under seven $1. Over $3,■’00 was netted by the United Negro College Fund o f Oregon from the Third Annual Patrons' Dinner held on February 22nd at the Red Lion — Jantzen Beach. The proceeds from the event, which was a huge social, educational and financial success w ill establish a Scholarship Fund for Oregon students who wish to attend or are attending UNCF schools. The UNCF Com mittee wants to thank all who made the event a success. April 25th — Northeast YWCA (126 N.E. Alberta), free Jazz Concert — The New Monastery Jazz Trio f rom 12:00 to 1:00p.m. Murry Weiss, a radical leader for five decades and National Coordinator o f the Committee for a Revolutionary Socialist Party (CRSP), w ill speak on "The Struggle o f W omen and the Permanent Revolution in Iran. " Sponsored by Portland CRSP at 7:30 p.m, Tuesday, May 1st, 506 N.E. Alberta, the event w ill include discussion and refreshments. A donation is requested. For further information, contact Jamie at 232-72O6 or CRSP at 249-8067. Sonn > King, Thara Memory, David Fretsen and John Stowell with the quar tet Freebop are sharing the remainder o f A p ril’s billboard at the Kingston C of fee Shop. 2020 W. Burnside. A pril 20th-21st, David Frciscn/John Stowell; April 25th-26th, Sonny King Quartet; and A pril 27th-28th, Freebop. The San Francisco Mime Troupe will present "Electrobucks" an original musical satire about the “ me” movement, the emerging Chicano middle class and the glittering new electronics industry (Shades o f Wacker Chemical!). Sparkling with the Mime Troupe's special blend o f zany comedy and penetrat ing satiie. To be presented April 21st af 8:30 p.m. and A pril 22nd at 2:00 and again at 7:30 p.m., Beaumont School Auditorium , N.E. 42nd and Fremont. Everyone is invited Admission is $3.50 and tickets are available at the Albina V. omen'’, League, United Front Bookstore and the Women’s Place Bookstore. At least 50 dogs will be at the Second Annual Point Show sponsored by the BeaveT State Pit Bull Club. The show will be held A pril 22nd at the lckes Junior High School gymnasium, 7726 S.E Harmony Road. Milwaukie. There w ill be a raffle with prizes including a registered puppy American Pit Bull Terriers from several states and possibly Canada are expected to compete. Judging starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Diane McMurrough at 639-3923. "Dialogue” , seen on KPTV Channel 12, with host Ullysses Tucker, Jr. will be discussing "Black Radio — Where Is It? With Guests J.W. Friday, KBOO; Art Alexander, KOAP FM; and Donny Adair former DJ for KQIV. This program will be aired on Sunday, April 22nd at 9:30 p.m. On A p ril 29th, 9:30 p.m. Tucker will be discussing with Donnie Adair, Emanuel Hospital; and Sandy Henderson, Port o f Portland; “ What Is Affirm ative Action?” On May 6th, 9:30 p.m. topic w ill be "H igh School Students In Communications” taking part in the discussion will be Freda Walker, Jefferson High School: Tim Warren, Adams High School; Carey Cunningham. Lincoln High School; and Michael Grice, instructor, Adams High School. April 20th and 21st: "Last Grave A t Dim baza" — directed by Mohomo (1975) — South Africa. Photographed clandestinely and smuggled out o f the country, “ Last Grave At Dimbaza” reveals the contrasts o f life in white-ruled South A frica, where four m illion whites have total political power over eighteen million Blacks. "The White Laager" — directed by Davis (1978) — South Africa. A documentary film which examines the white Afrikaancr, his society and his hi iory. Above films will be shown once each night at 7:30 p.m. Discussion w ill follow, admission is $1.30. Friday films w ill be shown at Sunny side Methodist Church, 3520 S.E. Yamhill and Saturday films at Mallory Ave nue Church, 126 N.E. Alberta. Child care w ill be provided. ‘ ‘ The Bank that In leg ration built ’ ’ 282-2216 E SH O P ■ENOW'S FOR , BRANDS yeu know V A R IE T IE S y # u lik e SIZES y o u w e a l • sail S.l Mllwawtn. • >»•<> a • « , •••, a 4 I ia > < * a r » . . a . • i lin e a n * m . , nwe . i ai.»> . , ja » , 4 , , « a . (k a a la y • *?**•'•* MI,U *'••• • I I M a l l O t.lM a a . 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FAILING Dial A-P-eyer 284 0684 Worship 11:00 a m We guarantee tomorrow today. 7 00 p m 5:00p m P'nyar end Peeto* Phone 281 6476 Church Phon« 2810163 REV A U STIN V RAY. M INISTER M ultnom ah, Lloyd 700 Bldg. MOO. Portland. OR. 8 7 ? » r w x y y THE ARK OF SAFETY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ’ 'A warm spirit o f fe llo wshtp at ways ‘ ’ The Honorable Bishop U.V. Peterson, D D "T he Holiness Preacher,” Pastor Sunday Sunday School Morning Worship 16 am 1 1 1 5 am 'Showers of B leasing* Broadcast KGAH 1660 11 30 am 12:30 pm YPBC 6 30 pm Evangelistic. Worship 8 00 pm Tuesday Friday Noon Day Prayer Tuesday Bible Band Jr Church Wednesday Choir Rehearsal Friday: "The Pastor Speaks' 84 NE Killmgsworth 281 0499 7:30 pm 7 00 pm 7 30 pm
