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D ecem ber 29, 1993 • T he P ortland O bserver
County Commissioners Accept Initial
Check In Anticipation Of 1998 Convention
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Marion County Chair Randy Franke and Marion County Chair Beverly Stein recieve a $10,000 check
from U S. West Communications Public Policy Manager Dennis Tooley ©.
Officials for U.S. West Direct Convention Sales Manager Cara Lee
presented a $10,000 check to com­ Tobias.
missioners Randy Franke (Marion
“This convention attracts a great
County), Judie Hammerstad (Clacka­ deal of attention from the White
mas County), Bonnie Hays (Wash­ House,” said Tobias.
ington County) and Beverley Stein
“It will put Portland and local
(Multnomah County) to initiate fund­ county issues in the national spot­
raising for the 1998 convention of the light.”
National Association of Counties
“We are delighted to share Or­
(NACo) at the Oregon Convention egon with our county colleagues from
Center.
throughout the country.” said Marion
NACo’s recent announcement to County CommissionerRandy Franke.
convene at the Oregon Convention Franke is also president-elect of
Center is a triumph for the Portland/ NACo.” A strong effort will be made
Oregon Visitors Association (POVA) to encourage the thousands of people
and the city, according to POVA attending this meeting to bring their
families and extend their visit to in­
clude an Oregon vacation.”
Approximately 5,000 delegates
representing counties across the na­
tion will occupy 3,200 hotel rooms on
peak nights and will pump an esti­
mated $3,115,000 into the city during
the July 16-24,1998, convention.
The Portland/Orcgon Visitors
Association develops, markets and
promotes the Portland/Orcgon area
as a site for meetings, conventions
and pleasure travel in a way that
enhances broad econom ic benefits and
optimizes livability while assuring a
desirable level of guest services.
Information about admissions, financial aid and curricula as they spoke with over 50 representatives
from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. College fairs were recently held in St. Louis, Chicago,
Detroit, Newark (NJ), Washington, DC and Baltimore. Photo Credit: Monroe S. Frederick
Governor Asks Other Elected Leaders For Administrative Savings
G o v e rn o r B arb ara R o b erts
has asked O reg o n ’s elected o ffi­
cials to p artic ip a te in ad m in istra­
tive co st reductions during the
current budget. On T uesday, R ob­
erts w rote to Senate President Bill
B ardbury, House Speaker Larry
C am pbell, S ecretary o f State Phil
K eisling, S u p erin ten d en t o f P u b ­
lic In stru c tio n N orm a P au lu s,
T reasurer Jim H ill, L ab o r C om ­
m issioner M ary W endy R oberts,
S u p rem e C o u rt C h ie f J u s tic e
W a lla ce C arso n an d A tto rn ey
G eneral Ted K ulongoski, asking
for th eir p artic ip a tio n in a state-
w ide effo rt to cut ad m inistrative
costs.
G eneral Fund dollars saved
now will provide critical services
in the 1995-97 budget, when the
state faces a projected $1 billion
G eneral Fund sh o rtfall. (Sarah
C arlin Am es, 378-6496)
Cultural Recreation Band:
A Symphony Of Fun
Cultural Recreation Band: A Symphony Of Fun
Continued from Metro
money for the program over the holi­
days.
do. In addition to helping them dis­
The band is supported by Port­
cover the artistry within themselves land Parks and Recreation and by
and the discipline and cooperation grants from Black United Fund of
that comes from working as part of a Oregon, Metropolitan Arts Commis­
group,” Mr. Memory emphasizes, sion, Boeing Employees, and a hand­
“We are getting kids to literally pick ful of pocket size donations. The spon­
up a trumpet instead of a gun.”
soring group, World Arts Founda­
Parents support their children in tion, Inc. expects to launch a success­
the band with transportation and con­ ful fund-raising campaign through
stant vigilance about their practice the spring to assure a full summer
time. The band is divided into two program.
sections: a beginning band and an
Persons interested in volunteer­
intermediate band. The intermediate ing or giving support can get infor­
band performs in public and demon­ mation by calling World Arts Foun­
strates all the discipline, musician- dation, Inc. (222-1457). World Arts
ship and performance skills that are Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) ^ o r g a ­
the main elements of the curriculum. nization that will be producing the
“The parent support for this is tre­ ninth consecutive “Keep Living the
mendous,” says volunteer parent co­ Dream tribute to Martin Luther King,
ordinator Sallie Stevens who has three Jr. on January 17th at Jefferson High.
youngsters in the program. The par­ It is the largest tribute in the State of
ents sold Christmas wreaths to raise Oregon.
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C o u to Joins A viation
M a rk e tin g D e p a rtm e n t
As C arg o M a n ag er
Oscar Couto
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The Port of Portland Aviation
Department has hired Oscar Couto a1:
marketing product manager for air
cargo.
Prior to joining the Port staff,
Couto was chief of cargo marketing
for the Houston Aviation Department.
He has extensive experience in avia
tion cargo, including positions with
Iberia Airlines,Cargolux Airlincsand
Challenge Air Cargo, an all-cargo
carrier based in Miami.
A native of Uruguay, Couto is
fluent in Spanish and French. In ad­
dition to working in Houston and
Miami, he has been stationed in
Mexico City and Barcelona.
“We are very pleased to have
Oscar with us in Portland. His back­
ground in the cargo industry and his
international contacts will benefit us
greatly,” said Suzanne Whitfield, Port
aviation marketing manager.
Citing Portland’s 28 consecutive
months of cargo growth, Whitfield
said, “We expect that the addition of
Oscar to our staff will further boost
Portland International Airport’s al­
ready stellar reputation as an air cargo
center.”
Mayor Katz
Visits Garlington
Continued from Metro
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The Connection. The program pro­
vides job related training to those
with mental illness.
The Mayor spoke to various rehab
personnel about their programs. When
discussing The C onnection, she
pointed out that the term vocational
was no longer being used. “The cor­
rect term is professional and techni­
cal training,” said Mayor Katz. “The
state statute has been changed to re­
flect that.” Rehab program manager
Carol Hanson said she had heard
about the change and was discussing
with her staff modifying program re­
source materials.
Most of Case Management was
working with clients when the Mayor
arrived; however,case manager Sally
Gardner had just completed a session
and, therefore, had an opportunity to
meet the mayor.
The M ay o r’s jo u rn ey c o n ­
cluded in the M edical D epartm ent
w here staff there briefed her on
G arlin g to n ’s successful record in
keeping patients out o f the h o sp i­
tal. The staff w ent on to explain
how the C e n te r’s co m m unity-
based services have saved tax­
payers substantial dollars!
Outside the adult building Dr.
Callen pointed to the location where
Garlington Plaza was being con­
structed. The site, located about two
blocks east of where the two were
standing, upon completion would
provide housing and services for those
with major mental illnesses.
In the near future, Mayor Katz
intends to continue building partner­
ships between the public, non-profit,
business and citizenry, calling upon
Garlington Center and others to help
initiate the City’s agenda for curtail­
ing crime and enhancing economic
growth.
B E C A U S E O N L Y BY
C elebratin g C ulture
C an W e H ope to in spir e a rt .
Whether made with words, images or music, art resonates through
African-American life. Recording our experience, revealing our humanity,
depicting our soul. It can soothe or excite, enlighten or entertain, constantly
compelling us to look and listen.
At Kraft General Foods, we're proud to help bring the visions and
sounds of ethnic culture to the community. Not only helping people to
experience the art of others, but inspiring the artists themselves.
Because only through the celebration of art can we begin to under­
stand what makes us human.
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