►*v- October 28, 1992...The Portland Observer Keep a level head this Halloween. West Coast Publishers Meet AT LAST A Full Color Merchandise Catalog For Afrikan - American Families and Friends The Items in This Catalog were Es­ pecially Selected with you in mind Ideal For Holidays. Birthdays. Back To School (most items Under $ 2 0 00) Items Include: Greeting Cards. Col­ lectables, Toys. Childrens Books, Art, Clothing, Cookbooks, and more Regardless o f your Age, Religion. Gender, or Lifestyle, there's Some­ thing Here tor Everyone Over 2 0 0 Items To Choose From. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED III □ Enclosed is my check/money order in the amount of $5 00. made payable to S B Johnson A Son. for a two year subscription to your full color catalog MAIL TO S B JOHNSON » SON Importers - Distributors P O Box 9 1 6 9 8 Washington, D C 2 0 0 9 0 -1 6 9 8 Name _____ ____________________ Address City State Zip M onty Btclt C u t r tn tt t I f not com p ititi? i t t H h t d I within 3O dtys. rtturn tor lull rtfund PORTLAND OBSERVER The Eyes and Ears ol the Community O ffice: (5 0 3 )2 8 8 -0 0 3 3 F a x # : (5 0 3 )2 8 8 -0 0 1 5 Dr. Ruth Love, Publisher of the California Voice, right, welcomes par­ ticipants arriving for the 9th Annual convention of the West Coast Black Publishers Association (WCBPA) re­ cently at the Claremont Resort and Spa in O akland, C alif. Sheila Banks- McKenzie, Director, media Affairs, Philip Morris USA, left, and Bernie V. Foster, Publisher o f the Portland Skanner and President of the WCBPA, were among the participants at the well- attended four-day series of workshops and discussions based on the them: “Publishers as Advocates: An Agenda for the 21st Century.” Representing 22 newspapers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Wash­ ington, the Association was addressed by a variety of communications spe­ cialists, including, Terry McMillan, author of the recently published novel, “Waiting to Exhale,” Jamie Foster Brown, publisher of “Sister to Sister to Sister” magazine and Morrie Turner, syndicated cartoonist and creator of “Wee Pals” and “Soul com er,” and U.S. Rep. Ronald V. Dellums (D-CA). Additional corporate supporters for the convention included Philip Morris Companies Inc., Miller Brewing Com­ pany and Kraft General Foods. LA Is Site Of 1993 Big Conference Think when you drink. And don’t be afraid to call a cab. V Neighborhood Association Meetings For November •-’I \. J: V ; ?*■ / * I * •' - • * • v ...> . < r< '->L k < 4 * C L lI ■ -'.F • s / A ; *• ’ 'A ' N ’ ‘ ' ‘m • ■ ; ’> t ■ ■ - • •« ? S * • •X » •■/if • .iT 1. V. ts r .1- • A. Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association Board 7:30 p.m. Laurelhurst School 840 NE 41st Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association 7:00 p.m. Kem Park Church 6828 SE Holgate Woodstock Neighborhood Association 7:00 p.m. Woodstock Community Center 5905 SE 43rd Richmond Neighborhood Association 7:00 p.m. Richmond School SE 41st and Carruthcrs Agenda: Neighborhood plan. 10 Arnold Creek Neighborhood Association 7:00 pm Stephenson School Music Room 2627 SW Stephenson Agenda: Welcome new officers and discuss formation of a Sidewalk Committee for SW Stephenson. 10 Collins View Neighborhood Association 7:00 pm Collins View School Teachers Lounge 9806 SW Boonds Ferry Rd. Agenda: Mr. Lee Rogers, manager of Riverview Cemetery, will tell us about the history and future of Riverview Cemetery. 10 Hayhurst Neighborhood Association 7:30 pm Hayhurst School Library 5037 SW Iowa Agenda: Neighborhood improvement 10 Multnomah Neighborhood Association 7:30 pm Multnomah Center, Room 6 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 10 Kenton Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Kenton Firehouse 8105 N. Brandon 1- Cully Association of Neighbors (CAN) Board 7:00 p.m. Rigler School auditorium 5401 N. E. Prescott 10 Hollywood Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Hollywood Senior Center 1820 N.E. 40th 10 Parkrose Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church 11100 NE Skidmore 10 Ardenwald/Johnson Creek Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Ardenwald School SE 32nd & Johnson Creek Blvd. 11 King Neighborhood Association 6:30 pm King Neighborhood Facility 4815 NE 7th 11 Portsmouth Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Columbia Cottage 4339 N. Lombard 11 Neighbors W/NW Review Board 5:30 p.m. Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon 11 Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Errol Heights Church 7950 SE 62nd 12 West Portland Park Neighborhood Association Board 7:00 p.m. Multnomah Center, Room 14 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. 12 Irvington Neighborhood Association Board 7:30 p.m. Augustana Lutheran Church NE 14th and Knott 12 Pearl district Neighborhood Association Board 6:30 p.m. Irving Street Lofts Penthouse 12 Madison South Neighborhood Association 7:30 p.m. Vocational Village 8029 N.E. Tillamook 12 Wilkes Community Group 7:30 p.m. East portland District Office 220 SE 102nd 16 Northwest District Association Board 5:30 p.m. NW Service Center Board Room 1819 NW Everett 16 Mill Park Neighborhood Association/Hazclwood Community Group 7:30 p.m. East Portland district Office 220 SE 102nd Joint meeting between Mill Park and Hazelwood 17 Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Board 7:00 pm King Facility 4815 NE 7th HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!! The Fifteenth Annual Blacks In Government (BIG) National Training Conference will be held in Los Ange­ les, CA, August 16-21st, 1993, BIG President Marion A*. Bowden announced today. The theme of the conference is “Creating a Climate of Change.” Mr. Bowden said the theme re­ flects the organization’s desire to focus on the process by which change lakes place-” How people are empowered and government and the private sector arc motivated to improve the condi­ tions under which we live. If we are to make it into the 21st century, we will need to direct our energies and re­ sources toward key goals. But that can only take place in an atmosphere of hope, com m itm ent to people, and change,” he said. Bowden said that, in the public sector, BIG is seeking to encourage government officials to take the leadership in achieving a higher standard of public service. “The Rodney King incident dra­ matized that we still have a long way to go to assure that all citizens are treated equally before the law. Those were policemen, civil servants, beating up on King. And those were other civil servants watching them. That shouldn’t be hap­ pening today, but we know it docs. And the jury verdict following the beating shows that there is widespread public acceptance of disparate treatment for minorities. “Los Angeles has come to symbol­ ize how far wc have to go to achieve a society which can respond positively to Rodney King’s entreaty, ‘why can’t we all get along’,” Bowden said. Wanda M. Heard, a human resources professional employed by the Long Beach Naval Shipyared has been named conference chair. Ms. Heard is Second Vice-President of national BIG. A char­ ter member of the Los Angeles-Long Beach Chapter, she has held a number of elected and appointed offices in her chap­ ter as well as at the regional level. BIG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan or­ ganization of government employees at the Federal, State and local levels dedi­ cated to promoting excellence in gov­ ernment through equality of opportu­ nity. More than 170 chapters represent Federal, State, and local government agencies around the country. Early registration for the confer­ ence is S225 for members and $260 for nonmembers. After June 16, its $260 for members and $295 for nonmembers, Prom all o f us on the staff and management o f the Portland Observer fa' % M o n th s Urban League Career Awarness Day Set For November 14 180 Day T- R e m a in in g 1 2 M o n th s High school studcntscan learn more about career choices by atending the Urban League of Portland’s 19th an­ nual Career Awareness Day. The free event takes place Saturday, November 14 at the University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Parents are also welcome. The event is designed to provide young people with information about the world of work, local employers and scholarships. “It’s never too early to begin thinking about what you want to do af ter h igh sch o o lsa id U rban League Education & Career Development Di­ rector Herman Lessard. “Career Aware­ ness Day gives students an idea of some of the options they have and some of the skills they’ll need to excel.” The event will include a Job Fair where studcntscan meet with represen­ tatives from 56 employers. There will also be panel presentations on specific industries, a motivational speech by Urban League President Dr. Darryl Tukufu, a complimentary lunch and special entertainment. Youths also will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. The day will conclude with the presentation of several academic schol­ arships. Students can register to attend Ca­ reer Awareness Day by calling the Urban League at 280-2600 or by regis­ tering at their local high school coun­ seling office before O ctober 30. To sign up for free round-trip bus trans­ portation from selected high schools, students must preregister by October 30. The W est O ne B ank A n n iv e r s a r y C D P re sen tin g th e W est O ne B ank 12 5th A nniversary c e rtih c a te of deposit. Its an 18-m onth, a d ju sta b le -ra te CD. And h e re ’s bow it w orks. Your m oney e a rn s th e high ra te of 6 .5 % for Ihe First six m onths, th en a d ju sts to th e six-m onth T reasury Bill discount ra te . A fter six m ore m onths, it a d ju sts again to the c u rre n t six-m onth T-Bill discount rate . With an o u tstan d in g ra te now, an d an a d ju sta b le ra te later, th is is definitely an o ile r w orth considering. But k eep in mind, like o u r a n n i­ versary. it only la s ts for a lim ited tim e. 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