February 10, 1988, Portland Observer, Page 5
DEQ Hires Noted Portlander
as Personnel Manager
Speak
Out
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by Arnold Pitre
Do you th in k the com m unity w ill
support an A frican -A m erican artists'
organization?
The individuals interviewed are all involved in organizing an African-
American arts company.
M ario Jackson
Portraitist
Yes . . . If the group shows co
hesiveness and stability, and their
goals are to educate and get com
munity involvement, and to make
the community aware that their en
deavors are for them (the commu
nity), and not just for the artists.
I found that our kids are interested
in arts, but are often times not able
to display their skills in any organiz
ed fashion. Most people are artists
at heart and want to get involved
in some form or another. So an arts
organization will given them an out
let to expose themselves to the arts.
It may take some time for the mes
sage to get out that the organiza
tion can be for the benefit of every
one. But once that message is out,
it should succeed.
Yes . . . If the organization has
on-going, quality projects that are
visible to the community. The suc
cess of an African-American arts
organization must include a strong
financial base; community involve
ment of businesses, individuals, and
families; and it should include var
ious art forms that reflect the cul
ture of our community. Due to bud
get restraints, artists find it difficult
to maintain on-going projects. To
establish a permanent African-Ame
rican "arts" organization, all artists
and community members must
work together to keep this vital part
of our culture alive.
The Department of Environ
mental Quality recently announced
the selection of Donny R. Adair, a
native of Portland and a well-known
community activist, as its new per
sonnel manager.
"W e are delighted to have some
one of Donny's caliber and exper
ience," said DEQ Director Fred
Hansen. "W e see this as a very
positive move towards our goal of
making the DEQ recognizable as an
aggressived affirmative action em
ployer."
Adair came to the DEQ on Jan.
19, from Emanuel Hospital and
Health Center in Portland where he
held a variety of positions within
the Human Resources division
during the nine years he worked
there.
Prior to joining Emanuel
Hospital, Adair was employed in
personnel services with Georgia-
Pacific Corporation. He began his
career as a civil rights investigator
and technical coordinator for the
Oregon State Bureau of Labor and
Industries.
Adair is well-known for his in
volvement in the Portland commu
nity. He currently serves on the
board of directors for both the Ur
ban League of Portland and the
United Way of the Columbia-Wil
lamette. In the past he served on
the Red Cross board and on the
Metropolitan
Human
Relations
Commission. He was also president
of the Tri-County Affirmative Ac
tion Association for two years.
"M y first task at DEQ will be t
organize recruiting by developing a
network of contacts that will p.u
vide a pool of qualified applicants ot
all races, both sexes, and the dis
abled," said Adair. "I want to use
all the contacts I've made in the past
to promote the DEQ's affirmative
action plan and make this organiza
tion known as an equal opportunity
employer."
Oregon and HUD Enter into
Fair Housing Agreement
In ceremonies
held at 11.00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in
the ceremonial office of the Gover
nor, William Y. Nishimura, Regional
Adminstrator - Regional Housing
Commissioner, for the U.S. Depart
ment of Housing and Urban Deve
lopment presented Oregon Gover
nor Neil Goldschmidt a fully exe
cuted Affirmative Fair Housing
Agreement. The agreement sets
forth the comitments of HUD and
the Oregon Real Estate Division to
utilize their powers to ensure that
persons in the real estate business
are informed of and held to their
responsibility under the Fair Hous
ing laws. The agreement also pro
vides that HUD and the Oregon Real
Estate Division will give technical
assistance to provide that oppor
tunities in the real estate field are
equally available to all, regardless
of minority status.
SALEM, OREGON
—
In presenting the signed agree
ment to Governor Neil Goldschmidt,
William V. Nishimura of HUD said,
"The Civil Rights Act of 1968 esta
blished as national policy the provi
sion for Fair Housing throughout
the United States. The agreement
signed by and between HUD and
the Oregon Real Estate Division will
do much to commemorate the 20th
anniversary of Fair Housing law by
der the law. Secondly, the agree
ment will help HUD and the State of
Oregon provide equal opportunity in
taking action to see o it that real
estate professionals are informed
and held to their responsibilities un-
the real estate field." Governor Neil
Goldschmidt said, "This agreement
is an important step toward insuring
that all Oregonians regardless of na
tional origin, race, sex, or age have
access to adequate housing."
Buckle-Up Your Valentine
C h a rlo tte Lewis
Artist
Yes . . . In speaking to the needs
3f the community, every city needs
an arts organization, especially
when there are African-Americans
within the area. There is a need
of full representation of all artists,
and we must De unified. If there is
full representation and participation
by the artists, that involvement will
bring about an interest from the
community, and they will support
our efforts.
Leslie W hite
Did you know that the number-one killer of children in the United States
is the trauma they suffer as passengers in motor vehicle crashes? Did you
also know that the correct use of child safety seats is over 70 percent ef
fective in preventing these senseless deaths and 67 percent efficient in re
ducing the need for hospitalization? Tragically, less than half of the nation s
young children are properly protected in their car safety seats.
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February 7-13 is "National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week.
Oreqon Traffic Safety Now - a coalition of medical personnel; law enforce
ment; insurance and business groups; and automobile dealers is calling on
adult motorists to take heed to the timely reminder to Be A Valentine For
Graphic Designer
I think a better question would
be: How would an African-Ameri
can artists organization benefit our
community? Once a group proves
to be of service and can show that
there is a viable need, community
support will naturally follow. To do
this, we need to first show support
amongst ourselves.
Life: Buckle-Up Your Family."
Parents and other drivers with children must be certain that the child
safety seat is installed properly and used correctly every time the child travels
in a motor vehicle. Carefully review the safety seat manufacturer s instruct
tions on correct installation and use. There are many different types of child
safety seats available to the consumer, and each has specific instructions.
It is equally important that both children and adult automobile passen
gers are protected. Not only is protecting our child passengers the safe an
smart thing to do, but it's also the law. Every State now has enacted laws
requiring young children to ride in safety seats. Oregon's law requires al
children under the age of 16 to be buckled-up in an approved child restraint
or a safety belt.
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Children depend on us for almost every aspect of their day to day living.
This Valentine's Day should serve as a reminder of our responsibility to pro
tect that which is most important - their lives.
Oregon Traffic Safety Now has posters and other safe^ b^ R a
tional materials available for distribution by calling toll free 1 800 642-BELT.
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April 30, 1988 , 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Portland: 243-2833; Salem: 371-
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356-4222.
Older W om en's League M eeting
Feb. 13, 10 a.m., Old Wives' Tales
Restaurant, 1300 E. Burnside. Free.
245-4271.
Table Tennis
Tournam ent K ic k o ff
Sat., Feb. 13. 1:30-3:00 p.m., Jan-
tzen Beach Shopping Center. Pro
ceeds go to American Cancer So
ciety.
"C u rre n t Issues in Health,
Human Rights, and P olitics in
Central A m e rica " - PSU
Speaker: Dr. Charles Clements,
Human Rights Director for the Uni
tarian Universalist Service Com
mittee, PSU, Lincoln Hall 75, Feb.
11, 7:30 p.m. $3 donation, $2 for
students and seniors.
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Red Cross Building, 3131 N. Van
couver Ave., Sat., Feb. 13, 20,
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 284-7090.
St Johns Community Center, 8427
N. Central, Tues., Feb. 16, 23,
Mar. 1, 8, 6-8 p.m., 284-7090.
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"The New Partnership in Mental
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First family member $15, $5 each
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CPR For Infants and Toddlers
Feb. 16. 6-10 p.m., Emanuel Hos
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tenbein Ave., registration is limited.
280-4284.
Planning and Zoning Training
Rebellious Voices: Black
Poetry o f Social Change
Black poets reading sponsored by
Radical Women, Thurs., Feb. 18,
6:30 p.m., Multnomah County Li
brary, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. Free.
249-8067.
Thurs., Feb. 18, 6:45 p.m., Port
land Building, Room C, 1120 S.W.
5th. 248-4519.
M odel Ship Show
M t. Hood Comm. College
Celebrates Black H istory
Fourth Annual Model Ship Show,
World Forestry Center, Feb. 27
and 28 . 4033 S.W. Canyon Rd.,
228-1367.
Feb. 17, Noon, Lounge Concert,
Rich Halley and the Lizzard Bro
thers, jazz concert, College Center
Fireplace Lounge. Free. 667-7260.
Feb. 18, Lounge Concert, The
Caribbean Superstars, steel drum
band, Noon, Vista Dining Center.
667-7260.
Feb. 18, Lounge Concert, Dave
Storrs and the Tone Sharks, jazz.
College Center Fireplace Lounge,
Noon, 667-7260.
E ffects o f N ational M ilita ry
Budget on Economy o f Oregon
Secretary of State Barbara Roberts,
speaker for Oregon Peace Institute.
Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Galleria, S.W.
9th
and
Alder.
Free.
"C am pus Casual" Concerts-PSU
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.,
PSU gymnasium (Health and PE
building) between SW 10th and
Hall. Free. James DePreist, con
ductor, performed by the Oregon
Symphony.
Black H istory M onth
Celebration at PCC Cascade
M on., Feb. 15, Ron Herndon,
11-12, PB2.
Wed.. Feb. 17, King School
Choir, 11:30-12:30, Auditorium.
Thurs., Feb. 18, Cheryl Brown,
vocalist, accompanied by Hazel
Brown, 12-1, Auditorium.
Fri., Feb. 19, Harvey Lockett,
Candidate for Portland City Coun
cil, 12-1, CH B44.
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tine's Day Community Tea, YWCA,
5630 N.E. Union Ave., 3-7 p.m.
Donation: $10. Speakers: Comm.
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