T he P ortland O bserver • M arch 31,1993 P age A5 AHBAI Offers $25,000 In Scholarship Funds To Black High School And College Students The American Health and Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI) will award scholarships totaling $25,000 for the 1993 school year to Black high school an college students through two sepa­ rate scholarships programs. The Fred Luster, Sr Scholarship Fund, established in 1992, in honor of the late Fred Luster, Sr., awards 20 scholarships worth $500 each to col­ lege-bound high school students The “W ho’s That Lady” Scholarship Con­ test awards 10 scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to $50 to Black students currently enrolled in college. “Education of our young people is one of the keys to advancement for the African-American community,” said Nathaniel Bronner, Jr., chair­ man of AHBAI and vice president,1 Bronner Bros., Inc. “AHBAI is proud to provide financial support for these students who represent our future.” Recipients of the Fred Luster, Sr. Foundation scholarships are chosen based on their scholastic record, school activities and extra curricular activities. Inordertoqualify for the “Who’s That lady?” Scholar­ ship, students must submit an essay addressing the significance of the Proud Lady. “AHBAI members fee, every strongly about giving something back to the Black com m unity,” said AHBAI executive director Geri Duncan Jones. “These two scholar­ ship funds will further the cause of higher education for Black students.” The American Health and Beauty Aids Institute is a non-profit trade association representing the leading Black manufacturers of haircare and beauty aid products world wide. For more informationon AHB A I’s schol­ arship funds, contact AHBAI head­ quarters, 401N. Michigan Ave., Chi­ cago, IL 60611. How Asphalt Improves Board Sailing Blazing New Oregon Trails March, 1993 BY GOVERNOR BARBARA ROBERTS This year, Oregon celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Oregon T rail- -likely our nation’s first heavily-trav­ eled cross-country route And although modem interstate highways long ago replaced the Oregon Trail, my admin­ istration has kept its commitment to blazing new trails that reduce urban congestion and improve rural access T hat’s why I am pushing Con­ gress and the Clinton Administration to get federal funding for the priority transportation projects in our Oregon Transportation Plan. T he O reg o n T ra n sp o rta tio n Plan is the sta te ’s 40-year blue p r in t, for d ev e lo p in g a safe, convenient and efficient transporta­ tion sy stem that promotes economic prosperity and livability throughout Oregon. It incorporates all forms of transportation—highways, bridges, p u b lic tr a n s it, a v ia tio n , ra il, m a rin e , b icy cle an d p e d e stria n w ays-to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, improve connections w ithin and among communities state­ wide and strengthen economic devcl- opment. O regon’s population is growing fast Public transit, highspeed rail and safe highways are all part of making sure Oregon is ready for the addi tional one million people we expect over the next 20 years And federal transporta­ tion funds are critical, if Oregon is going to manage its growth and trans­ portation needs. So I went to W ashington D C . fo testify before the House Transporta­ tion Appropriations Subcommittee on March 23 and push for O regon's key transportation projects. For example, I asked for $45 mil­ lion to plan for the high-speed rail from Eugene to Portland The project is part of a high-speed rail corridor that extends to Vancouver, B.C. and will increase rail speeds and efficiency. Oregon is also moving forward on the Westside Light Rail project, and my request of $145 million in federal funds will keep Oregon on our construction schedule and pros idejobs. Interstate 5 was built 40yearsago and many sections are crowded and unsafe Federal funds of $45 million -----------1 2F0R1 I HARBOR * CRUISE ¡ X h / i i A b ~>«J An. Afnl I I J will help improve 1-5 interchanges in Salem and handle the traffic that will double in the next 25 years. I also asked Congress for funding for other important projects: • $4 million to improve and safe­ guard one of Oregon’s transpor­ tation treasures, the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 101); • $9.3 million to buy buses and build transfer sites in Salem and Eugene; • $5 million for a control tower and landing equipment at the Aurora State Airport; • $5.2 million to improve the high­ way to the Umpqua National For­ est, and, • $2.25 million to help small com­ munities across Oregon coordi­ nate their land use and transpor­ tation planning. T hese federal tran sp o rtatio n projects are important tools to help Oregon manage its growth and its transportation needs, but they are more than that. They are an ins estment that creates jobs, stimulates our economy and lays a foundation for our future CAPTAIN TOM IS SEEING DOUBLE. The wind has been good for Gorge eco­ nomies. It’s been boom tim es lor Hood River, thanks to 10,000 boardheads and their multitude of fans. Trouble is, where do they all stand when they bring their sails to land? City officials have a keen interest in the spo rtin g crowd. So they schem ed and p lan n e d , th e n called ab o u t O reg o n L o tte ry funds for p o rt im provem ents. Board e n th u sia sts may not have understood the techni- cal jargon, but they sure appreciated see­ ing what it meant. A way bigger parking lot, more beach, and .. . yes, a new building with excellent rest rooms and food conces­ sions. All told, a $600,000 project, about a third of it paid for by Lottery dollars. And why not? Board sailing has brought th e big tim e to a sm all tow n. For that they should be rewarded. The Oregon Lottery is just happy th a t w h e re th e r e w as a w ind, there was a way. It Does Good Things Once Again It’s On Portland, The “Apollo Night”!!!! 34 Cool C hannels, just $14.95 a month. If you thought cable TV wasn’t for you, now you have a lower cost option from Paragon Cable. For less than $15 a month, you can enjoy great cable programming: C N N and Arts and Entertainm ent...N ickelodeon and the Family Channel...the Nashville Network, TBS Atlanta and W GN Chicago, VH-1, Comedy Central and more. Even college telecourses for your continuing education. Act now. Call 230-2000 and ask about our $14-95 service option, or our Northwest’s Favorite package tor just $8.15 more. Some restrictions apply. Yes Portland, we are giving you yet another chance to come out and enjoy an evening at the “Apollo” . If you missed the last one, I know that you heard about it If you attended the previous “Apollo,” I know you will w anttoseeitagain.O ser 1,900 people attended the previous Apollo, which was held Saturday March 13th. We strongly urge you to purchase your tickets as soon as you can to get the best seats possible. Tickets arc now on sale at all Fastixx outlets in the follow­ ing select Fred Meyer Stores: Beaver­ ton, Stadium, Tigard, Tualatin, Oak Grove, Gresham, Gateway, Hollywood West, East Salem, Mill Plain, John- son Creek, and Walker road. Tickets are also available at One Stop Records, Pearls Music Shop, Direction Hair Salon, Geneva’s, Alberta Street M ar­ ket, Portland Center For The Per­ forming Arts, and the Civic Audito­ rium Box Office. Remember, the Port­ land “Apollo Night” is an entertain­ ing event for all ages. Tell your family and friends that they are all invited. For more information on tickets please call 224-tixx or 1-800-992- 8499 Peace, God Bless, and see you at the “Apollo” ! ! ! ! Thanks for vour sup­ port. For info on auditions or other info please call “J” - Mack (Promoter) (503) 224-2616 PCC Foundation Announces Scholarship Program Scholarship applications for attending Portland Community College are now available for the 1993-94 academic school year thiough the PCC Foundaton. The Foundation office is located at PC C s Sylvania Campus, 12000 SW 49th Avenue, CC Building, Room B21. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 14. All materials must be in the Foundation office by 5 p.m. Any late applications will be disqualified. Please contact the Foundation office at 244-6111, ext. 4696 for more information. TAX REFUND 1-3 DAYS FOR MANUAL BOOKKEEPING TRY OUR BOOKKEEPING SIMPLIFIED INCOME TAX AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 317 N.E. Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon 97211 tall Valerie Currie PARAGON CABLE. LOOK AGAIN. (503) 289-0851 Program Awarded Grant To Prepare Minority Teachers In Science And Math The Portland Teacher Program, a partnership program between Port­ land Community College, Portland State University and Portland Public Schools to bring more minority teach­ ers into Portland classrooms, was awarded a grant recently from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program. The two-year, $112,424 grant allows for ihree summer workshops, each one week long, which are de­ signed to help future and current mi­ nority teachers strengthen their com­ mitment to science math and technol­ ogy education The workshops will encourage future teachers to consider math and science education careers and will help current teachers promote math and science occupations to minority students. “The grant enables the Portland Teacher Program to give math and science enrichment workshops to 20 future or current teachers this sum­ mer,” said Deborah Cochrane, PTP director. “And, the grant will award 4ip