Page 8 Portland Observer, June 3, 1982
M A R IJ U A N A (Y E A H !!)
Summertime Alternatives
by Harris Levon McRae
“ Hch, did you see a bunch o f kids
run by here with some stereo equip
ment!?”
“ No - what happened?"
“ M y friend’s house just got robbed
and he said he saw them running in
this direction.”
The economy is in a slum p, jo b
competion is fierce, the unemploy
ment rate has skyrocketed and na
tional unemployment among black
teenagers - the hardest hit group is
dangerously close to 50 percent.
Social scientists and other con
cerned citizens are uneasy as they
talk about “ a long hot summer.”
N ot only must business and gov
ernment agencies join in a coopera
tive effort to find summer employ
ment for the areas youth - parents,
teachers, and other adults have a re
sponsibility to guide young people
towards positive ways to spend the
summer months.
1. Employment - Many o f the most
promising summer jobs may be in
fields that most youngsters have not
even considered.
M arg a ret M c C re a , owner o f the
Garden Variety Produce, located at
1030 S .E . 10th is trying to help
youth earn money by assisting them
in starting their own produce stand.
“ It doesn’ t take much money to
get started, or a lot o f equipment. I
am willing to show people around
and extend a little credit to help
them get started. W ith a little
money and some energy, some
m oney can be m a d e,” M arg a ret
said. For more information phone
231-2992.
“ I know alot o f people that need to
have their grass cut on a regular
basis but they can’t find anyone to
do it all the tim e,” said one woman.
In addition to whatever private
jobs that are available this summer,
one o f the m ain ways fo r fin d in g
em ploym ent this summer w ill be
through each county’s federally fun
ded Com prehensive Em ploym ent
and Training Act program (C E T A ).
T he N o rth w est Y o u th Service
Center at 4815 N .E . 7th has casual
labor and business placement for
ages 10-18. Their phone number is
288-6708.
A couple o f other good places to
check out are the Youth Progress
A ssociation located at 1314 S .E .
T a y lo r and the N o rth P o rtlan d
Y o u th Service C enter at 7704 N .
Hereford street.
Young folks should also apply at
fast food outlets and in tourist re
lated areas.
2 .Travel - Although there may not
be anyplace like home, there is no
thing like travel to give a fresh out
look on life. A teen-ager’s newly ac
quired independence while traveling
could be a very rewarding and ex
citing way to spend the summer.
For some young travelers “ hostel-
ing” may be the way to go. Accord
ing to A m erican Y o u th Hostels
(A Y H ) hosteling is a very special ex
perience. It is travelin g the high
road to adventure on a low budget.
American Youth Hostels is a non
profit organization offering, among
other things, study, travel for coll
ege credit, A Y H sponsored trips to
North America and Europe, Eurail-
pass.Brit Rail Pass, and internation
al student I. D . F or in fo rm a tio n
write: American Youth Hostels, 500
T h ird Avenue W est, A m erican
P .O . Box C - 34057, Seattle, W a „
98124.
I f you are an admirer of the art of
acting, Catlin Gabel is sponsoring a
summer theater on campus for six
weeks, June 21 through August 2nd.
The first three weeks are spent on
campus auditioning for parts, creat
ing costumes, etc. The last three
weeks will be spent on a tour along
the Oregon coast and through the
Cascade M ountains presenting the
production to communities. H a lf
way through the to u r, the play is
put aside for three days to attend the
Oregon Shakespearean Festival in
Ashland. Call 297-1894 for details.
3. V o c atio n al T ra in in g - “ P ro-
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Service
Claatic French
Cuisine
Wine Consultation
NAILS by DEE
Tuxedo
Catering
BARTLETT BERLIN
Butler Services
503-226-4606
Bartending
The balloon release took place
simultaneously in Portland, Salem,
Eugene, Roseburg, and the Dalles.
Dinner for 2-12
Professional
Preference Curl
35°°
French Curl
35°°
We w ent curly
yesterday,
Marcus Cunningham, 4, plans to spend many summer days in
the park.(Photo: Richard J. Brown)
grams should be developed to assure
that a ll students leave the system
with entry-level skills for the next
level o f career involvement : college
or un iversity, apprenticeship or
direct entry in to the w o rld o f
w o rk,” said Bill Kendrick, superin
tendent o f Salem Public Schools in a
recent Observer interview.
This is so true. W ith o u t m arket
able skills it is next to impossible to
fin d em ploym ent in to d a y ’ s
economy.
“ Benson prepared me m ore fo r
the w o rkin g w orld than I would
have been in other schools. I ’ve got
a job lined up for the summer and
so do most o f my frie n d s ,” said
Kevin Payne, graduating this week
from Benson High School with elec
tronics as a major.
W estern Forestry Center teaches
participants to appreciate forests
and to understand forestry. It is lo
cated at Magness M e m o ria l Tree
F a rm , west o f W ils o n v ille . It is
open to students ages 12 through 17.
Scholarships are available. Call
228-1367.
Another agency assisting in the vo
c atio n al training o f youth is the
Portland Job Corp Center. Phone
224-0190 for details.
M ultnom ah County is hoping for
funds to develop a “ jo b sampling”
program sim ilar to the one they
have in Clackmas County.
Participating youths will be paid
S3.35 an hour w hile they observe
and do odd jobs in various occu
pations during the weekly “ sample”
periods.
4. Cam ps - C am p ing is another
way to make for an exciting and en
riching summer experience. Camp
ing allows time and space and inst
ruction to enable young people to be
spontaneous, c rea tive , and to
develop a sense o f self-confidence.
A properly chosen camp program
can provide the kind o f enviroment
that w ill prove to be a satisfying
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fen cin g and m in o r c o n stru c tio n .
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By Harris Le von McRae
500 helium ballons were released
yesterday in Terry Shrunk plaza in
downtown Portland yesterday by
supporters o f the initiative feel is
“ Floating away from the state.”
According to John Sajo, Portland
coordinator for the Oregon M a ri
juana Initiative, "There are 30 days
left till the July 2nd deadline for
submitting petitions. We are work
ing to place a measure on the Nov
ember 2nd ballot which would legal
ize the personal use o f marijuana.
Passing our proposed law will have
a dramatic impact on Oregon’s
economy."
"Oregonians are currently spend
ing upwards o f $500 million on mar
ijuana. I f adults were allowed to
grow (heir own marijuana the
money they are now giving to organ
ized crime could be spent on goods
and services in Oregon’s legitimate
economy.”
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adventure.
Several different programs are o ff
ered at Y W C A camp this year.
Youth camp sessions for girls 2nd -
12th grades, and boys 2nd - 10th
grades, begin June 27th and run
through August 15. C am p W est-
wind w ill be the setting. Register
through the Y W C A , 111 S.W . 10th
Ave., Portland, O re., 97205.
The Salvation Army is sponsoring
week-long recreational camps for
kids, fo r budding m usicians, fo r
mothers accompanying their child
ren, and for children o f incarcerated
persons, throughout the state, be
tween June 21st and September 6th.
Pre-registration is suggested. Phone
234-0825.
For those o f you interested in ath
letics, Portland Trail Blazer basket
ball coach Jack Ramsey is holding a
basketball camp for boys and girls
ages 12-17. The camp w ill be lo
cated at George Fox College, New
berg.
10 Star Soccer Camp will be held at
Pacific University in Forest Grove
for both boys and girls.
Portland State University, Oregon
State University, and the University
o f Oregon are offering basketball,
wrestling, and volleyball camps as
well as several others.
City and County recreation depart
ments can also be quite helpful in
supplying in fo rm atio n on summer
camps.
5. Volunteer - A n other way to be
involved in the m ainstream o f
summer activities is to become a
volunteer.
Local Boy and G irl Scout C o u n
cils, Y M C A ’ s, Y W C A ’ s, and
religious organizations are all good
sources o f referral.
There are a multitude o f ways for
young people to have a positive
summer. They must choose a path
according to their own needs and
talents.
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DEAR PORTLANDER:
P0HTLAND OREGON 97211
284 7997
The best investment a Business or Private Citizen can make is to invest in our
youth for the future as short and long term savings. One way to do this is by
joining our Private Sector Supporters.
PORTLAND TRAILER AN D EQUIPMENT, DON BERGER DESIGN,
J.C. PENNY CO., JUDITH WYSS, J. THAYER CO., VICTOR ATIYEH,
MALETIS INC., ANTHONY E. GALLO M .D ., WAREHOUSE FLOORS,
PEGGY HERBIG, VIPS, SERVICE TIRE C O ., MRS. JOST, ALADDINE
ENTERPRISES, LARRY KAYE, REFLEXOLOGY CLINIC, DANIEL S
DOCK, PRIER WHOLESALE PLUMBING, GEORGIAN PRESS, GENES
CARBURETOR, AUTO MOTION, TAMARACK ENGINEERING, W.G.
MOE & SONS, NORMA HAYES, REX CAFFALL, KENT COX & ASSOC.,
OECO C O R P ., STEN N O C A R B O N , SIR SPEEDY PR IN T IN G ,
PORTLAND TIMBERS, AMERICAN PERSONAL PLANNING, ROBERT
BENNET M .D ., H. DEXTER GAREY, RUTH A. MORELAND, DUBAL
H ARRIS, GRESHAM TO YO TA, JIM A. SEITZ, J.T. STEEB & C O .,
FOUGHT & CO., NENA SAUTER, THOMAS BUHL, KRAMER GALEN,
G.B. PLUM BING, FLOMATIC M FG., M ONTAVILLA LUMBER, REX
W A R R EN , BREW ED HOT CO FFEE, FRANK W IDM AR, ALICE
BRUNSON, SHERIDAN BARRIE, PIPS, LIGHT TRUCK PARTS, SIM
PLICITY TOOL, TOM AHAW K ISLA ND M A RIN A , THERM AL LOCK
IN C ., PO R T L A N D PACK ING C O ., M ARIE TOOZE, KEN NELSON
EQUIPMENT, OREGON AUTO INSURANCE.
These supporters know and understand that the best alternative to high taxes;
To reduce Business losses o f shoplifting and vandalism; To stop neighborhood
youth crimes, is to implement SPE C IA L YO U T H EDUCA TION, Teaching
basic Respect and Responsibility to Children and Parents; Educating them as to
how to function as an A SSE T to their Community, rather than a LIABILITY
THE HOUSE OF EXODUS HAS SUCH A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
BETWEEN 8 TO 14 YRS. OF AGE.
I am personally asking you to join with the HOUSE OF EXODUS CLEAN
TEAM in helping us to make our com m unity a cleaner, safer and more
profitable place to live and conduct Business, by CONTRIBUTING GENER
OUSLY TO THE HOUSE OF EXODUS SPECIAL YOUTH EDUCATION
PROGRAM.
Sincerely,
THOMAS BOOTHE, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF ^'RECTORS, HOUSE OF EXODUS
Make your contribution payable to:
THE HOUSE OF EXODUS CLEAN TEAM
1639 N.E. ALBERTA
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211