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Portland Observer, October 26, 1983 Page 5 O B S E R V A T IO N S We’re in Danger of Losing A Whole Generation of Our Kids FROM THE SIDELINES by Kathryn H a ll Bogle Salvatore Stoke«. Northwestern University Engineering major. H E E D U C A T IO N of children Zeta Nu Chapter, according to Dr. G rant, has raised the S I,500 for R. P A T R IC K G rant, vice- the scholarships through member president o f Portland's Zeta ship dues, a walkathon they spon Nu Chapter o f Omega Psi Phi, sored a earlier in the year, and by pro ceeds from their annual M ardi Gras Black national fraternity, reports that three young men have each re Ball ceived a Five-hundred dollar schol The local group, with a member arship from Zeta Nu Chapter this ship of 2 I. is headed by Al M outon, president, Fred Jackson, secretary, fall. One recipient, Gavin Young, son o f Mrs. M ary Jean Young, has and Cornett Farrell, treasurer. begun his studies at Portland Stale University and plans to major in O M IN G U P is a Halloween English. Long Van Ngo, a Vietnam Tea at the home o f Viola Bon ese student under the guardianship ner on Sunday, October 30, from of Jan Viet Jang, also received a 1:00 to 5:00p.m . Zeta Nu scholarship. Ngo entered Members o f the Semper Fidelis Oregon State University as an engin Club are hostesses for this affair eering student this fall. Another with their donation going to the N a scholarship winner, Salvatore tional Negro College Fund from Stokes, a Reynolds High School proceeds o f the silver lea. graduate, is now enrolled at N o rth Gloria Fuller, Gustavia Bonner western University in Evanston, I l and Amelia Lanier will have charge linois. Young Stokes, the son o f Jul o f the tea, headed by Viola Bonner ius and Johnnie Stokes, has chosen as president. Other members in engineering for his future. clude: Juanita Robinson, Celestine Austin. Frances Johns, Minnie Belle-Johnson, Dorothy M cDow ell, Evelyn Summers, and Ernestine Wiseman. ences as a hand-book. the national hook-up o f 60 cities, we hope to receive only cash donations and young adults has always concerned good parents, but lately which will ease our accounting sys tem considerably. I appreciate the the Black community, currently par help of D r. Hartzog and W illie Mae enting or not, is responding to the H a rt, former chairperson, who call sounded by local educators. The acted as my advisors this year. professionals say that although help Turner surrounded himself with is needed for some students in finan able and persuasive assistants in cial straits, they also need encour putting over this year's telethon. In agement to use their own best capa stellar roles were Gene Brendler, bilities and to develop good study Matthew Prophet, Charles Jordan. habits. The community, seen as an Gwyneth Gamble. Bill and Gladys extended lam ily here, traditionally McCoy and Ernest Hartzog. Bar can be a source o f support. bara Turner, as first assistant to her Oscar Turner, Oregon State husband, and Jeanne Hartzog, an Chairman for the United Negro integral part o f the telephone ans College Fund which for the past wering corps, were important mem four years has raised funds for 42 bers of the Committee. historically Black colleges, reports M arian Sutherland and Betty that this year’s telethon has raised Thompson, both of Seattle, greater sums 'han ever before. "W e watched activities closely as the are edging closer to our $50,000 evening progressed. The two are goal," said Turner. “ W e are in the planning to launch Seattle folk in a ’post-follow-up’ phase at this point similar fund-raiser early in Decem with the numerous pledges that we ber using Portland's exciting experi- received. Next year, when we join T Gavin Young. Portland State University English major. Long Van Ngo. Oregon State University Engineering major. D Don’t let it happen School-age drug and alcohol abuse is a national tragedy But there s something you can do. Get involved with THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE project For the town meeting in your community telephone C Theater workshop delivers quality 1-800-452-6505 or (503) 229-4847 Then, watch THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE. November 2 and 9 at 8:00PM (3 0 0 V Oregon Public Broadcasting » .• by Lamia Duke Grassrool News, JV, IF .— Per forming arts are alive and well in Portland because of the roots laid by the genius o f St. Phillips, the late Richard M o ffa tt and Mildred Hughes. The theatrical foundation created by M o ffa tt and Hughes is Theatre W orkshop, founded in 1947. The Theatre Workshop has branched into The Musical C om pany, which is gearing itself up for its latest performance. M y Lair ta d v . Director Steve Smith said, "Richard and Mildred started at the Knott Street Community Center (now M att Dishman). They would offer classes for the neighborhood and later started performing for the Rose Festival. They were the first group to do a live television show originating from the Portland area.” Smith said he believed M o ffatt and Hughes did more for young per formers than anyone else during that time by providing an avenue for them to express their talents. The training program that they started is now a subsidiary of the Portland Bureau o f Parks and Rec reation. The Musical Company is the performing unit o f Theatre Workshop. They are housed and will perform in the building that once was Washington High School. “ Theatre Workshop discovered that the School District was looking for someone to occupy the building. W e arranged for the two largest bu reaucracies (the School District and the C ity) to talk with one another and received their approval." It was decided that the auditor ium would be designated the East- side Performance Center and Thea- Street Beat by L a n ita D u k e a n d R ic h a rd B r o w n The invasion o f Grenada by U.S. Arm y Rangers and Marines will re main a dominant topic in the news for weeks to come. The Street Beat team asked, "W ha t is your reaction to the invasion o f Grenada?” C. ,T- fc., 4 * Steve Sm ith, director of the Theater Workshop. (Photo: Richard J. Brown) tre Workshop would act as rental agent in the management o f the space. A three-year agreement was signed which took effect September I. 1983. would like the audience to remem ber them long after the curtain is lowered.” What kind o f appeal would M y Fair Lady have to the communities o f color throughout Portland? " I f they are good shows they will appeal to everyone. Theatre Workshop, since its very inception, has been available to everyone. We plan to perform the classics and present a good quality show that will enrich the entire community and not just segments.” Smith said one o f (he goals of The Musical Company is to produce shows which reflect the diversity of American theatre, to focus on devel opment o f Portland talent, and pro vide a place where that talent can grow. He urges any reader who is in terested to contact him at 235-4551 or 235-0305 Smith said, "P o rtlan d has the largest cultural offering of any city in the country. There are more op portunities for people of different backgrounds interested in different outlets to get involved in ." Theatre W orkshop, through the Musical Company, will break in the Eastside Performance Center No vember 3rd, with a performance of M y F air Lady. " W e decided on M y F air Lady because it is a big name, quality show. We try not to pick shows for their current entertain ment value but we try to do shows that have something beyond the en tertainment value o f the show. 1 4 < t •r Carol Gravan H ousawlfa It was gross It is a waste of human life. I wish it hadn't happened. The United States has no busi ness in another country, invad ing it. The U .S. broke an inter national law. M utsum l O'Conner Sacrstary 1 was very surprised I really do not know if America should he there or not. «• »• ft Sabrina's Hair Boutique 7414 N. A lbina (off Lombard) 286-1189 Thanksgiving Tims Special on Curls. Still on until Jan 2 , 1984. Relaxera included. Reg. Price Now Price C u rls ................ M 6 " t o » 6 0 " S p e c ia l............... R s la x e rs ........................82b** S p e c ia l...........................»16“ »25 to »36 Conditioners included with both services To show our appreciation for everyone who has patronized us, Sabrina’s will be giving 2 turkeys away for Thankagiving. l • z *> -x:,», t , . M r Sherman Retired B Just bring this coupon with you when you I come for your appointment. I Name _________________________ I | Address _______________________ ■ Phone IsaeaeeaaM Drawing Nov. 22ndi»— M - 4 * ‘AY; '.* • • -.<? : _ I | * I think it was a wonderful thing. The United States has been getting pushed around for years and years. W e haven't stood up and showed people where the action it. President Reagan did it and I'm glad Jarry Sm ith Unem ployad It wasn't very intelligent. But since they are there they should know why they are fighting. That country is too small to be messed with like that. £ Jackson Sacurlty It could have been handled any other way. I do not believe it was a correct military proce dure.
