Scott W ith one sweeping decree, president Carter has ruled that our athletes will not compete in the 1980 O lym pic games being held in Moscow. Whether or not you agree with this action means very little because what's done is done, and nothing we say or do at this point will help. The U S. is boycotting because o f Russian intervention into Afghanistan. But, the ironic thing here is, that Afghanistan is not Boycotting. Afghanistan is sending their team to Moscow. So one has to wonder why we’ re depriving our athletes, and th a t's what we’ re doing, when the supposed victims seemingly could care less? Some w ill argue that sports and politics shouldn't mix, but in reality there's no getting around the true fact that they do. But what irks many is that lo r years the U.S. government shied away from any financial help lo r our young men and women Olympic hopefuls. These athletes would have to leave th e ir jobs to tra in , many w ould su ffe r grave hardships because there was no help available. Four years ago, many athletes hitchhiked to Eugene, sleeping in tents or anywhere else just to have a chance to represent our country in the 1976 Olympics. Many o f those that were unsuccessful in 1976, im­ mediately embarked upon a training program that would hopefully carry them to Moscow, The pain and sweat over so many years are now lost for naught. That is the sorry p a rt...fo r the athletes. And even sorrier is the resurgence o f Muhammad A ll into the fight game. Some will wonder why "the greatest" would want to return and risk embrassment at age 38. The reason is simply money. Greenback bills will cause people to do almost anything. So just think what 5-6 million ol those little things w ill do. A li is not broke by any means, but due to his high lifestyle it is just a matter o f time before the coffers w ill begin to run dry. It has been reported that it take Ali some eighty thousand dollars per month to live. D o n ’ t bet against Muhammad against Holmes. He w ill drive him­ self relentlessly to get in shape. He has trememdous pride and a heart as big as all outdoors. I ’ ve seen this man go to the well so many times and come up w ith whatever is Ash cleanup brings problems If your home is or should be in the path o f ash from the mountain, Oregon State University Extension Service home economists have the following suggestions. Vacuum and dust the house regularly and o fte n , depending upon the amount o f residue. The ash contains tiny sharp particles so you may wish to use the dusting at­ tachment o f the vacuum cleaner. Check the machine often when using the vacuum. Bags should be emptied frequently, perhaps when a th ird fu ll, as the ash is heavy in comparison to normal household soil. Check the vacuum’ s filter after every use. Fay a ttention to how hot the motor is getting. If it feels warm to your hand, stop the machine and let it cool. Overheating usually means the bag is at capacity, the filte r needs cleaning or the appliance is working too hard. There may be times when the homemaker w ill want to use the vacuum in reverse, as an air blower Interested in current books about African Liberation? Visit: JOHN REED BOOKSTORE In the Dekum Building 519 S.W. 3rd Avenue Sixth Floor Or call: 227 2902 to remove ash from cracks or crevices. Such action may be useful in a few situations, such as cleaning w indow sills, steps or lawn fu r ­ niture. Ash residue on windows leaves a white ring on the glass that appears like water spots. Wash windows first with a garden hose before using a solution o f warm water and detergent to clean the glass. Vacuum the sills and around panes. Rinse the window and rinse again, using lots o f water, before polishing w ith newspaper or soft cloth. Be sure to check carefully before polishing to see i f ash has been removed, to avoid scratching. W in­ dows should not be washed in hot sunlight. Detergent in the water may cause a film or spotting if applied to hot glass panes. For ashy laundry, shake or vacuum clothes before putting in the washing machine. Wash using plenty o f water. Wash small loads at a time using the amount o f water and detergent recommended for a normal load. Detergent is recommended because it removes particles from c lo th in g and suspends them in solution. Heavily soiled clothes may require a pre-rinse or an additional clean rinse after washing. I f the washing machine does not have a perforated tub, check the tub a fte r each load so that any ash deposits may be removed before the next load. Also check filters and dryer tubs frequently for dust build­ up. 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You can measure a man's a b ility , speed, endurance, etc., but when one’ s heart is the size ot the Grand Canyon, then he has something going for him that is im ­ measurable. Remember the " T h r ille r in M a n illa " when Joe Frazier said, “ lawdy, lawdy but isn't he great.” W ith all things being equal that night in Manilla just have to believe that "h e a rt" was the difference and made A li the winner. I ’ ve always thought the ex- Dodger letty Sandy Koutax was the best pitcher o f my lifetime. I f so, then Houston’s 6-5 J.R. Richards is certaintly close behind. Whereas Koutax had both blinding speed and a curve ball that seemingly dropped like it had rolled from a table, J.R. relies solely on his fast ball. Houston behind Nolan Ryan and Richards will win the N.C. West and could challenge the Yankees for supremacy. And i f there’ s any better clutch hitter in baseball than Reggie Jackson., then that great manager in the sky has certainly kept him for his team. And i t ’ s too bad that Howard Davis, once believed to be the best boxer on the Olympic "76 team,” was the only ex-Olympic champ to tail in a title quest. But if one has a disdain fo r tra in in g , then what should you expect. And fin a lly , by the tim e this edition hits the street Sugar Ray Leonard w ill have prevailed over Roberto Duran and probably inside o f 15 rounds. (Continued from page I Col 6) and the board has gotten to a point where it is irreparable. The Superin­ tendent has tailed to respond to changing dynamics, has been unable to meet the challenge. Most notable was the lack o f cooperation o f the Superintendent in the desegregation planning, but it also spilled into other areas. She felt he had also tailed in not naming a personnel director during the past year, failing to upgrade p u b lic /c o m m u n ity relations, providing no comprehen­ sive planning. The Board reflects a change in the community to which the Superintendent has not ad­ justed she said. B ill Scott restated his position that the Board is not dealing with the crucial issues, that it needs to work out its differences with Dr. Blanchard. McNamara predicted a period o f "d is c o rd , fragm entation and tum ult” and considered the Board action to be "outrageous.” Rieke said the Board is moving in the direction ol "la d ism ” and that the loss o f managerial strength in other large districts has led to their failure, fie hopes the Board can still address the issues. The immediate reaction o f some persons who attented the meeting was to threaten a recall. Bob Furgeson. the most vocal o f the groups, surfaced last year when he and southwest neighbors organized to oppose the C o a litio n 's school pairing recom m endation fo r desegregation. It has been reported that Frank McNamara signed the list to be contracted to organize a recall. Obituary Norvella Long McGee, eighth grade teacher at Boise School, drowned last Friday in the W illamette River. An excellent teacher, Mrs. McGee was respected and loved by students and staff alike. Mrs McGee was educated at the University ol Arkansas, Fine Bluff, and Lincoln University, and taught in Osceola, Arkansas and Klamath Falls She ,aughl at Boise ,or lhc Pas| ,en years. She was born March 17' 1942. Survivors include her husband, Ray McGee, and two brothers "J o e ” Jewell and "T h e ” Isiah Jenkins o f Fine Bluff; a niece, nephew and aunt all ot Fine Bluff. I he luneral was held at Hughes Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a member, with Reverend Austin Ray officiating. Boise principal Dave McCrea said at the funeral Tuesday, "Y o u rarely seen her coming down the hall alone. Usually there were students with her talking, laughing, enjoying being together. As a teacher, she was superb.” A Boise colleague said, "N orvella was a respected, positive, trusting, friendly, yet firm teacher to hundreds o f Fortland young people. She always ottered an open heart and ear to their many problems, with a generous supply ot good advice and love. The students will miss her.” Boise (acuity and students filled a large portion o f the church and the sorrow and shock was evident on their faces. Mrs. McGee, or "M rs. Long" as she was called by her students, will be remembered as a devoted and dedicated educator. Are you ready for a public school where 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are learning computers? accelerated math and science? a foreign language? multicultural studies? visual and performing arts? and a good solid foundation in basic skills? with personal attention and guidance? Get ready. We re looking for 300 kids who really want to learn Starting this fall We re looking for applications from any entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who lives in the Portland Public School District for the New Middle School— a school so new that students and parents have yet to name it So new that it will be full of the new ideas and special courses parents and students all over Portland have asked for New ideas to help prepare your student for the new world he or she will live— and compete — in It will be a school that’s hard to believe a school kids can't wait to get into. With programs and courses they can't get anywhere else in the district Smaller classes and more personal attention. In­ dividualized counseling to help each stu­ dent through these tough growing-up years And teachers who care about his or her progress It will be an exciting place, where stu­ dents can learn, and achieve, at their own rates There will be a strong emphasis on the basic skills Programs for gifted students Tutoring programs. A choice of courses to meet the student's unique interests and needs It won't be easy It's going to take commitment and hard work from stu­ dents. parents, and teachers alike But we re not building an "easy school" Sure, we re asking a lot of ourselves and we re asking a lot of the student, too to learn, to achieve, as much as he or she can. And we re challenging parents to participate To get in and work with the school because we both care about your child's education No. it's not going to be easy But we think your child is worth it And together, we’ll make it work If vou apply now, by Fall your 6-7-8 grader could be • learning how to use a computer to solve problems and to help with other classes No other middle school in Port­ land offers this level of computer training • doing lab work in biology and physical science, examining plants and animals so small they can only be seen through a microscope Getting to know the stars, plants, trees, and animals— by name Finding answers for how things are made, how they work And why • really digging into math. Solid fun damentals in addition, subtraction, di­ vision, and multiplication. Learning to use formulas. Even algebra And getting special help when needed • studying a foreign language. • finding out about people from dlf ferent cultures. How they think about things, and why. Attending school with students of different backgrounds and similar interests Learning about the Afro-American experience • learning to express thoughts and feelings through visual andp I perform- Ing arts • developing strong physical fitness skills through individual sports, and through special programs in soccer, gym­ nastics, basketball in one of the finest intramural athletic programs in Portland • getting into after-school activities, with an activity bus to take participants to their neighborhoods, city wide, at the end of a full day • receiving intense personal attention from a committed faculty. If this sounds good to you— i1 you're convinced your child really wants to learn— and if you're willing to get involved with your school: you're ready. Send for more informa­ tion now. For mare information, or tar an application form, call Sonia Drove or Lurene Campbell at 249-3311. or mail the coupon Io Public Infor mahon Department Portland Public Schools PO Bo« 3107 Portland OR 97208 PW m s p send me ■1 I ] r”oretn*ormnhtjr .part ,K’rx^jfcottsri firm ] I srtmkilp (if (X»*’ rrww'tirxfi ,