’^P'tp'^^4k 9 ♦ » « < ^ ^ ♦ *• < • "4 ♦ w v P age A 3 T he P ortland O bserver • A ugust 25, 1993 Mountains In The Mall Ant's Corner O n e . o f ttie . cirecAe^-V L N o 1 ojl L iv c t a c is I W ie .rL t s 5 û m y S e i^ e c jc L ta a -ta S u c c e s s ! is W t f c u p s . c is io n a F ût SbelV S’ s t ò W al . covered c iv il rights and urban un rest as a national correspondent for the Washington Post. He later be came the new spaper’ s ombudsman. It was in Washington, D C. that he met his bride-to-be, then New York Times reporter Nancy Hicks. They were married 20 years ago. Maynard was first diagnosed w ith prostate cancer in 1988. It went into remission twice, but re turned a th ird time in 1992 and was a factor in the fa m ily’s decision to sell the newspaper Even th ro u g h h is illn ess, Maynard was the quintessential op tim ist. “ The co u n try ’ s greatest achievements came about because somebody believed in something whether it was in a steam engine, an airplane or a space shuttle,” he once wrote "O nly when we lose hope in great possibilities are we really doomed. Reversals and tough times inspire some people to work harder for what they believe in.” Robert C. Maynard is survived by his wife, Nancy Hicks May nard, daughter, Dori J., sons David and Alex, and four brothers and sisters. Annual Aids Pledge Walk Three Weeks Away fice at 223-W ALK T his ye ar’ s W A L K features a new 6.2 route mile which begins and ends at Tom M cC all water fro n t p a rk and to u rs th ro u g h downtown and Northwest Portland. The W A L K promises to be fun as well as worthwhile, w ith each rest stop featuring surprises for the vvalk- £ V»ei_j , b e c a u s e M a y n a r d ’s F o r m u la One o f Oregon’ s largest annual A ID S fundraisers is just three w eeks away. The "From A ll Walks o f Life” pledge walk is scheduled for Sunday, September 12 Anyone interested but not yet signed up to walk or make a donation can contact the W A L K of VJûdd . Î5 W M or ‘ Leve ûy V t a o v V i e / ùluli m u s -V L ú e r e n n o in o s t a e p C Continued From Front November 1991. M aynard’s formula for com munity involvement was simple: Just do it. He taught at local high schools, attended community fo rums, organized relief for babies o f cocaine addicted mothers, victim s o f Loma Prieta earthquake and the East Bay h ills firestorm and helped establish youth forums in the city 's churches in the aftermath o f Rodney King. His newspaper crusaded for improved schools, trauma care cen ters, economic development and better communication across cul tural lines. “ A newspaper,” he wrote in 1979, in his first Letter from the Editor column, should be “ an in strument ofcommunity understand in g ” His journalism career began in 1961 at daily newspaper in York. Pennsylvania. In 1965. he received a Nieman fellowship to Harvard U niversity In 1992. Maynards d a u g h te r, jo u r n a lis t D o ri J. Maynard, became the first woman in history to follow her father to Harvard as a Nieman fellow A fter Harvard. Bob Maynard W histling winds, the occasional cry o f an eagle in flight, and rugged mountains are not only found in the great outdoors, they can also be found in Colorado the store, that is. This new adventure store opens its doors for the first time on September 3rd in Washington Square in Portland O r egon. “ The Colorado store was de signed for those who are in-tune w ith the environment and want to explore their more adventurous side” , said B ill DeVries, senior vice president “ A t Colorado, you w ill find all the technical gear you need, from fleece jackets to hiking boots to walking sticks. Sweaters, jackets, pants and shorts by Marmot, Royal Robbins and Jansport, to name a few, make up Colorado’s functional yet fashionable apparel collection. Boots and sandals ers. Registration and pre-walk activi ties begin at 8 A M when Starbucks w ill be providing free coffee to w alk ers. The W A L K itself begins at 10 A M. and post-W ALK activities be gin at noon w ith music by Calvin Walker & Friends, foot massages, and prizes Last year’s W A L K brought 3,000 walkers and over a quarter m illio n dollars to Cascades AIDS Project and five other non-profit beneficiaries that provide AIDS care and education. This year, W A L K organizers expect to raise nearly $350,000. e d e ru ^ is ci r e s o b ts e Saturday Academy Announces Fall Classes Saturday Academy, creator o f extraordinary learning circum stances for highly motivated c h il dren, grades 6 through 12, is pleased to announce its fall classes, scheduled to begin the last week in September. Classes take place throughout the four-county Port land metropolitan area. Expanding upon an already successful program o f excellent class offerings, the Academy this fall w ill offer opportunities to learn about all sorts o f things from ani mation to Anatomy, Hieroglyph ics to Mathematical Modeling, and even Graphic Design to Court room Law. Topics o f interest to any highly motivated child w ill be found. Saturday Academy classes re g is tra tio n typ ica lly fills up quickly, so those interested are encouraged to contact Annie Fevcs at the Academy offices, tel 503- 690-1241. for a complete catalogue o f courses offered Saturday Academy programs arc open to all w ith the interest and m otivation to participate. The Academy’ s scholarship policy en ables students from all economic circumstances to take part. Satur day Academy is an affiliate o f the Oregon Graduate Institute o f Sci ence and Technology. Some other programs, in ad dition to the classes beginning in Scptcmbcrare: Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering. Student Watershed Research Program, Computer Science Seminars, and "Women in Science, Math, and Technology.” Contact Saturday Academy at 503-690-1190 for full details Alpha Phi Alpha To Hold Annual Scholarship Benefit Alpha Phi Alpha is holding their first Annual Scholarship Fund B e n e fit G o ff T o u rn a m e n t at Eastmoreland G o lf Course on Sep tember 5. 1993. T ec-o ff tim e w ill begin at 11am. This w ill be an 18 hole scramble format w ith trophies and prizes going to the winners. This is held loassisl a Portland area high school student through a college curriculum by making a tax-deductible contribution to A l pha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. For further information call Joe Tavlor at (503) 463-3218. comfortable. There are four shifts available to choose from Each shift is three- hours and the first shift begins at 10am For more inform ation con tact the Oregon State Fair Floral Department between 10am and 4pm But one thing has changed At U S WEST, the M/WBE Initiative is not just a program U S WEST is now putting It’s a way o f doing business. this commitment on the line with a new, convenient 1-800 For many years, U S WEST has been developing successful number So now it's even relationships w ith established easier for M/WBE's to connect minority- and women-owned businesses. Businesses who w ith us share our commitment to con If you are an established minority- or women-owned nect over 12 m illion customers business with the technology with their world through the best technology, quality, service and track record to make us more effective and competitive, and price available. call the U S WEST M/WBE office at our new number: And this year is no different 1 800-274-9194 It could make all the difference in the world For both o f us Volunteers Needed For Floral Gardens The Oregon State Fair Floral Gardens is looking for volunteers to help during the twelve days o f Fair. Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters in the floral Gardens. Volunteer greeters must be avail able to answer questions, give d i rections and make fairgoers feel arc the foot wear focus and are avail able from major brands such as T im - berland, Vasque, M e rrill, Birkcnstock and many more Branded backpacks, compasses, odometers, walking sticks, hats, and sunglasses are the necessi ties for whatever the adventure Colorado’ s store ambience re flects the true outdoors w ith weath ered-wood w all units, stone-finish wrap counters and mountain -like units for shoe displays. "W hen you enter the store, you escape from your normal shopping routine into a re laxed and soothing environment and experience nature’s beauties,” said DeVries A division o f the Kiney Shoe Corporation, a wholly owned subsid iary o f Wool w orth Corporation, a w holly owned subsidiary o f Woolworth Corporation, C olo rado stores are found in Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Buffalo and Portland LIMMEST Call l 800-274-9194 if you are interested in U S WFSTs support ol a M/WBF. community activity © 1993 U S WEST Rawls Named Public Affairs Manager At PDC Julie A. Rawls has been named Manager o f Public A ffairs for the Portland Development Commission Rawls joined PDC in 1990 as Public Affairs Specialist. In her new position she w ill manage public information requests, news media relations, special events, marketing efforts, and strategics in support o f Commission goals and objectives Rawls holds a B. A. in Communications from Lewis and Clark College. at 378-5045. BENEFIT Celebrate Diversity University Of Portland Students Take “Freshman Plunge” More than a dozen University Portland students w ill begin their fall semester by rehabilitating houses in Northeast Portland Students w ill start the two-day plunge Saturday. August 28. prior to the start o f fall semester registration on Monday The students w ill spenddays w ith hammers and paint brushes at a N E Alberta Street and N inth Avenue home. They w ill use their evenings to study the University’s role in address ing social problems The first-ever Freshman Plunge is modeled after the University’s suc cessful annual Urban Plunge in down town and niral Plunge in Washington County migrant camps The University o f Portland is Oregon s Catholic University and has been closely affiliated for 90 years w ith the Congregation o f Holy Cross. Notre Dame. Ind. The University is one o f the largest, private higher edu cation institutions in the Pacific North west. itis th e o n ly school in Oregon to offer a College o f Ans & Sciences, a Graduate School, and accredited schools o f Business. Education. En gineering and Nursing SN O W V O N S ¿a t; L i r cT a y IO 6809 Public Safety Students To Graduate Steve Bennett, Executive D i rector ofthc Board on Public Safety Standards and Trai ning announced that Campus Public Safety Basic Course #7 w ill graduate from the Oregon Police Academy on A u gust 27, 1993. These graduates have com pleted 160 hours o f training in Law, emergency Vehicle Opera tions, Defensive Tactics, Investi gations, Crime Prevention. Haz ardous Materials, and Community Policing Graduation Ceremony The H onorable C atherine Webber. Senator, w ill present the graduation address for the ceremony which w ill commence at I lam in the Pacific Room. WcrnerCenterat West ern O regon State C o lle g e in Monmouth Awards w ill be presented to out standing students for performance in academic achievement, defensive tac tics. phy sical development and pro fessionalism Families o f the students, super visors, department heads, and city and county officials w ill be among the guests These officers live and/or work in Portland T in Gooch ■ M O * •• S e p t e m am — 4 b e r 4 t h pm K in g J r B lv d (Y o u th W ith A M i s s i o n ) NE M a r t i n ’L u t h e r Snovvon, I t years o ld , had a severe stroke and an aneurys. on He was In a co.a for t weeks and is s t i l l unable to June I t . Oregon Health Sciences Univer sity Kevin L. Martin Oregon Health Sciences Univer sity Tamara S. Towers-I’icton Oregon Health Sciences Univer sity Clinton T. Walls Oregon Health Sciences I niver- sity Jay P. Weitman Lewis 7 Clark College Crnig L. W bitten Portland State University Dawn M. 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