February 10, 1988, Portland Observer, Page 5 DEQ Hires Noted Portlander as Personnel Manager Speak Out I 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. „ 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. , , , .. . 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. RAGIN’ CAJUN MARKET CALENDAR Taxpayer Assistance The Oregon Department of Re venue will provide a toll-free number for tax assistance from Jan. 4 - April 30, 1988 , 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Portland: 243-2833; Salem: 371- 2244; elsewhere in Oregon: 1-800- 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. SAT 9-7 P M ^ B abysitting Class 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. Video News Show M ental Health W orkshop "The New Partnership in Mental Health: Families, Professionals and the Patient," Feb. 12-14, Holiday Inn, Portland Airport. Co-sponsor, Edlaunay Mental Health Center. $45 for Feb. 12; $80 for Feb. 12, 13. First family member $15, $5 each additional member for Feb. 13, 14. 285-9871 Premiere cablecast, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. "W e Are Your Future" is sponsored by the Albina Ministerial Alliance and The Portland Observer. 285- 0493. CPR For Infants and Toddlers Feb. 16. 6-10 p.m., Emanuel Hos pital & Health Center, 2801 N. Gan- 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. w /w r 5630 ilnum l i t nut Tonland. 04.97211 YWCA "T o w a rd B uilding a B etter C o m m u n ity " Sponsored by the Muslim Com munity Center of Portland, Valen tine's Day Community Tea, YWCA, 5630 N.E. Union Ave., 3-7 p.m. Donation: $10. Speakers: Comm. Dick Bogle and Dennis Payne. R E C E P TIO N FEBRUARY 21 PORTLAND OBSERVER 2428 N.E. BROADWAY PORTLAND, OR 97232 MON FRI 10 fi PM The Tax Man Com eth - A nd So Doe» Free Help M a tt Dishman C o m m unity Center. 77 NE Knott. Program be gins m id-February. Call 282-1460 for information & appaointment. Ockley Green C o m m unity School, 6031 N. Montana. Pro gram begins mid-February. Call 280-5663 for information & appoint ment. Peninsula Park C o m m unity Center, 6400 N. Albina. 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