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May 12. 1993
“Serving the com m unity through c u ltu ral diversity.
Voinnin XXIII. N um ber 19
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REVIEW
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Self Enhancement Tops
The $3 Million Mark
Packwood Sold Some
Of His Property
elf Enhancement, Inc , a nation­
ally-recognized program to help
i at-risk, inner-city youth, is $3
million closer tobreakingground
on a Center for Self Enhancement
in Northeast Portland
Helping to push SEI over the $3 million
milestone was a $100,000 donation from
BankAmerica Foundation, the philanthropic
arm of BankAmerica Corporation. Bank-
America’s donation to the SEI Capital Cam­
paign w as its largest donation ever in Oregon
“In just one year, the financial support
w e’ve received from the business community
has been tremendous," said SETs Director of
D evelopm ent Ray L eary. “ W ith every
cash or in-kind donation we get, The Center is
that much closer to becoming a reality for
children and their families in Northeast Port­
land.”
Other significant donations have recently
been made by Standard Insurance, Thomason
Auto Group the Wessinger Foundation and
KGW-TV.
The Capital Campaign seeks to raise
$15.9 million to build the Center and operate
it for five years. C o n stru c tio n o f the
58,000-square-foot Center is expected to cost
$8.4 million. Another $7.5 million is required
to fund o p erations for five years. SEI
hopes to break ground on the project in late
summer.
Founded in 1981 SEI operates in partner­
ship with Portland Public Schools on the
Senator Bob Packwood has sold the land
that served as his legal Oregon resi­
dence. He says he had to sell the land
that had a mobile home on it because he
needed the money He claims that being
on the “hot scat” because of the Senate
ethics committee’s investigation had
nothing to do with it. He simply states
that because of his divorce in 1991 and
having to pay alimony, that doesn’t
leave him very rich.
Westside Light Rail
Receives $104 Million
From U.S. DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation
is suggesting to Congress that they al­
low Tri-M et $41 million less than they
are requesting for their Westside light
rail project. Tri-Met says that is still
good news. If they need to, Tri-Met w ill
borrow the additional money.
Three Persons Are
Shot In Post Office
Shootings
Shootings took place in California and
Michigan Post Offices because of un­
happy cmployees.The persons accused
was one who was passed over for a
promotion, and another was stalking a
postal employee. One of the accused
even stabbed his mother to death.
The Blazers Blazed Out
The Portland Blazers folded for the last
time until next year. The San Antonio
Spurs cinched the best of five with a
final score of 100-97 over the Blazers.
The overtime defeat frustrates the play­
ers as well as the fans. Next year comes
around again.
Tornadoes Struck
Texas
Wylie, Texas was the hardest hit of
cities in Texas. One person left dead,
and approximately 60 persons injured.
The flooding continued well into Sun­
day as some 250 persons fled from their
homes. Thunderstorm s caused flash
floods over Oklahoma as well.
Credit Cards Get A
Vote From The Oregon
Legislature
The Oregon House voted 59 to 0 to
support a measure that would prevent
retailers from requring a customer to
give them their credit card number and
expiration date. Retailers can still asked
to see the card for v erification of signa­
ture, name, etc. Governor Barbara Rob­
erts has the ball in her court now. It’s up
to her to make it law.
Clinton Potpourri
Admits need to reorganize his staff;
Calling on Europeans to help stop the
Serbs; Sets guidelines in a mission state­
ment for protecting the northwest for­
ests; Proposed campaign reforms lim it­
ing Congressional candidates amount
of money for reelection;
Planning to include accident treatment
in health plan, Administration is work­
ing to change the welfare system; You
can sec Hilary’s Arkansas diamond at
the Carl Grèves Jewler’s here in Port­
land. through May 15th
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Nationally Known
Author Ann Rule
Keynote Speaker
The Portland chapter of Women in Com­
munications. Inc. (WICI) will sponsor its
annual 1993 M atrix Awards Brunch on Satur­
day, May 15,9am to 12 noon at the Riv erPlace
Hotel. 1510 SW Harbor Way.
Ann Rule—best-selling author with over
seven m illio n
books in print—
w ill present a
captivating key­
note speech w ith
unique tales of
her experiences
as a writer, a lec­
turer and a po­
licewoman. Rule
w ill also sign
books available
for purchase at
the event from
Tower Books
Ann Rule
A n o th e r
highl ight of the program w ill be Matrix Awards
presentations to winners who have made out­
sta n d in g c o n trib u tio n s in a variety o f
a re a s.
T h ese
p re s tig io u s
a w a rd s
have been p re se n te d in p rio r y e a rs
to many prominent indiv iduals and groups
including: Governor Barbara Roberts, Norm
Paulus. Mayor Vera Katz, Dave Frohnmayer,
Thomas Lawson McCall, Oregon Shakespeare
Festival and Gus Van Sant
At this year’s bninch. these exceptional
Oregonians will be honored:
• Dr. Frances J. Storrs. Professor of Derma­
tology, Oregon Health Sciences University,
for her achievements in adv ancing the role
of women in the medical profession.
• The “I Have A Dream" Foundation, for
creating a college challenge program for
Zoo To Hold Free Day For
Persons With Disabilities
“The Zoo’s for You Day", Metro Wash-
ington Park Zoo’s annual event for perso­
nas with disabilities, is Tuesday, May 18.
The zoo is accessible to people w ith all types
of disabilities and this special day is held
each year to encourage disabled persons to
become more familiar with the zoo and its
facilities. Admission is free for disabled
persons and their escorts.
Fifteen uniform units from A1 Kader
Temple will be on hand to assist W ashing­
ton Park ZooGmdcs with special activities,
w heelchair pushing, traffic control and gen­
eral information. Special activities between
9:30am and 2pm will include free train
rides, refreshments, basketball with the
Wheelblazers. animals to pet and animal
talks by ZooGutdcss. Music will be pro­
vided by A1 Kader musical unitsand middle
school bands A1 Kader clown units plus
veteran zoo clow n Bingo w ill round out the
entertainment
Youngsters will hav e an opportunity to
sit in a Portland Fire Bureau fire engine and
inspect a Portland Police patrol car, in
addition, Tri-Met will be on hand with a lift
bus to demonstrate the case of using the lift
and accessibility of Tri-Met lift buses.
Tri-Met will double its normal zoo
service with lift buses operating on a 30-
minute schedule from the Portland Transit
Mall to the zoo For more information about
Tri-met service call 238-4952.
The Zoo's for You Day is sponsored by
Sisters of Providence Health Plans in O r­
egon. A1 Kader Temple, Shiners Hospital
for Crippled Children and Washington Park
ZooGuidcs Wheelchairs arc provided by
Youngsters
will have an
opportunity
to sit in a
Portland Fire
Bureau fire
engine and
inspect a
Portland
Police patrol
car, in
addition. Tri-
Met will be
on hand with
a lift bus to
demonstrate
the ease o f
using the lift
and accessi­
bility o f Tri­
v e t lift
buses.
Care Medical Equipment, Inc.
Uniform units from A1 Kader Temple
participating in the event are the Prov ost Staff.
Motor Escort. Desert Patrol. Greeters. Arab
Patrol. Flag Patrol. Chanters. Concert Band.
Drum and Bugle Corps. Oriental Band. Cal
liope Corps. K ader K lowns. Cyclowns,
Mounted Patrol and Salem Patrol
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Observing Vancouver
“Washington Mutual Officer To
Receive Award For Community
Service”
...fo r his com m itm ent to the African-
A m erican com m unity - fr o m coaching
track... to developing su m m er education
p rogram s f o r inner city youth.
VANCOUVER
A8
SPORTS
B2
“Camp Scholarships Needed
For Low-Income Children”
M any o f the children going to camp come from
P ortlands inner city and have never experi­
enced the excitement o f camping before
“Giving Voice To Our Song”
“Foreclosure Homes Cheap”
Aurora’s membership is very diverse. Women
o f all ages, cultures and backgrounds...
singers come from Salem to Vancouver. There
are members who have never sung in a choir
A fter fo reclo su re action... before sale, the
default hom eow ner will... let som eone else
take over the m ortgage f o r little o r no
m oney.
before.
FOOD
ENTERTAINMENT
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RELIGION
HOUSING
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CLASSIFIEDS
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