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Volume XXV, Number 50
Committed to cultural diversity.
Deeember 13, 1995
(The 'Portland (©bseruer
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Community Joins 25 Year Gala
B y C ora S mith
The N orth and N ortheast co m m u ­
nity cam e alive Friday with the 25th year
an niversary celeb ratio n o f the P ortland
O bserver.
The Pearson Air Museum Gift Shop
The gala was held at the O regon
on historic Pearson Field in Vancouver
A ssociation o f M inority E ntrep ren eu rs
offers a range o f aviation fine arts, avia­
(O A M E) C ascade C enter at N orth V an ­
tion-theme toys, collectible die-cast metal
couver and Skidm ore.
| airplane models, commemorate posters,
P ortland O bserver O w ner and P u b ­
clothing, jewelry and more. The shop is
lis h e r Jo y c e W a s h in g to n an d so n s
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open Wednesday through Sunday from
C harles W ashington, Ronald Sr., G ary,
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noon to 5 p.m. There is no admission
M ark, and Tony, all em ployees o f the
charge and parking is free.
new spaper, were in the spo tlig h t as the
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event paid hom age to the 25 years of
p ublishing and the Cory P u b lishing C o.,
nam ed for Joyce W a sh in g to n ’s decease
son, C ory. Due to illn e ss, d a u g h te r
A holiday toy show is held through
A udrey W ashington rem ained hom e.
Joyce Washington, mother Fre,da Murray.
Jean Walker, M'chelle Harper and others celebrate 25 years of publishing
Dec. 29 at the Children’s Museum, 3037
Several hundred sup p o rters braved
S.W. Second Ave. Check out the newest
the ch allen g in g icy w eather to attend.
toys on the market and enjoy some “tried
The gala had the look o f the holiday
and true” favorites in the museum collec­
season, deco rated by B alloons G alore,
tion. Plus, there are special holiday craft
and was festive and colorful. The c e l­
activities, sponsored by Portland Parent.
e b r a tio n w as d e d ic a te d to J o y c e
W ashington’s m other, Frieda M urray and
to W a sh in g to n 's sister. Iva C o llins, for
their support during d iffic u lt tim es.
Ken Boddie o f K O IN -TV C hannel 6
T he Hollywood Senior Center, 1820
was m aster o f cerem onies. S peakers in­
N.E. 40th, holds a “Breakfast with Se­
cluded state, city and com m unity p o liti­
niors,” Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a m.
cians, business ow ners, com m unity le a d ­
All the pancakes you can eat, with bacon
ers, friends and fam ily m em bers.
and eggs, juice and coffee will be served.
O pening rem arks by P ortland P o ­
Adults is $2.75, children $ 1.25.
lice C h ie f C harles M oose, saluted the
Portland O b se rv e r's effo rts on b e h a lf of
seniors and ch ildren and esp e c ia lly th eir
e n d o r s e m e n t o f th e n e ig h b o r h o o d
pro jects focusing on safety and p re v e n ­
Robert and Gail Hugley.
tion.
Paulette ‘n’ Power performs every
Jo y c e W a s h in g to n an d C h a r le s
Sec related story, photo front page
; Wednesday in December and on Dec. 22
W
ashington
made brief statem ents, c o m ­
and 23 at Shawdon’s at Killingsworth and
menting on the new spapers' com m itm ent
Greeley in north Portland. The group also
to
diversity and its effo rts to m eet the
appears at Shango’s, 333 S.W. Park, on
needs
o f the com m unity at large, rem ain
Dec. 30.
com m itted to the ideals that will foster
its progress and p rosperity.
C ongressm an Ron W yden, prim ary-
elect D em ocrat for U.S. S enator, c o m ­
m ented on his support to the new spaper
Metro provides a little help toward
and
voiced concerns for issues p a rtic u ­
making holiday shopping green. The new
lar
to
seniors, youths, and the econom y.
illustrated “A Shopper’s Guide to Buying
M
ichael D ente, co m m issioned a rt­
Recycled," lists dozens o f recycled prod­
ist
for
the O regon C onvention C enter,
ucts from bird houses to clocks to clothing
unveiled
various m odels o f his sculpture
to stationery. The booklet also offers help­
o
f
Dr.
M
artin
L uther King Jr. The m usic,
ful ideas on “earth-wise” shopping and
provided
by
Kirk
G reen, appro p riately
Congressman Ron Wyden.
ways to use recycled projects around the
preform
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home and office. Call Metro Recycling
fabulous.
information at 234-3000.
C om m ents dow n m em ory lane fea­
tured Stale Rep. M argaret C arter, D-
P ortland, Kevin F uller, Leon H arris, and
Roy Jay. M ichelle H arper appeared on
b ehalf of Portland Parks D irector C harles
Special holiday performances o f Pe
Jordan.
ter Pan, including Saturday and Sunday
The A w ards C erem ony and p re se n ­
matinees, are held through December at
tations for com m unity service w ent to
the Northwest C hildren's Theatre and
M ildred and T hom as C arr and to L onnie
School, 1819 N.W. Everett. For ticket
W ells. B usiness aw ard w ent to H arris,
information, call 222-4480.
form er m anaging ed ito r o f the P ortland
O bserver and the State o f O regon aw ard
w ent to Jim m y "B ang B ang” W alker.
Interested in being part o f the Port­
P rof. M cK in ley B u rt, lo n g -tim e
land Lesbian Choir for the 1996 season? If P o rtlan d O b se rv e r featu re w riter. D ean
so, contact Ann at 241-8994 for more
B add, and M ickey H arris w ere paid tr ib ­
information.
ute by a c e rtific a te o f ap p reciatio n .
Mildred and Thomas Carr.
R e c o g n itio n o f future w riters and
jo u rn a lis ts w ent to first place w inner
o f the M irro r” ; third place S h arith a
due to her journalism internship program this
appetit food. Popeyes' C h icken, a favorite of
R eb ecca L ove from B eaum ont M iddle
M c K e n z ie fro m W h ita k e r M id d le
pas, sum m er. Urban League President
the fam ily, was a favored by the guests
S c h o o l, “ W h y S c h o o ls N eed M o re
S chool. "Indian Poem ” , and fourth place
Lawrence Dark and family, plus Lori, Tracy
as w ell. Each guest received a P ortland
Assefash Melles, Sheba House o f El­ M o n e y ” ; seco n d place N akia Boyd from
R achel Pratt from B eaum ont, “F a irie s” .
and Cobi Smith were also present.
O bserver Special E dition S ouvenir Book
egance, will be featured Saturday, Dec. 16
B eau m ont, “T he G irl on the O th er Side
K eijo H unter received reco g n itio n
The reception had a delicious array of bon-
and a special gift.
from 7 to 9 p.m. during Ujamaa (coopera­
tive economics), part o f a series o f special
holiday events for the Kwanzaa Commu­
nity Project, at the Interstate Firehouse
Cultural Ccnlei, 5340 N. Interstate Ave.
Park Gift Shop
Opens
Holiday Toy
Show Held
Breakfast
With Seniors
Group Performs
At Shawdon’s
Photos by Johnny Obina Maxey
Recycled Guides
For Shoppers
Peter Pan At
Children’s Theater
Choir Membership
Kwanzaa Focus
On Economics
AIDS Compassion Is Christmas Message
Jazz On Tap
The Bookie Cat Norman Sylvester,
teams up with percussionist extraordinaire
Mel Brown every Thursday night at the
Candelight Cafe, 2032 S W. 5th. Served
up is a mix o f jazz, blues and R & B with
a taste o f funk and a whole lot o f soul!
There is no cover charge.
SU B M ISS IO N S: Community
Calendar information will be given
priority if dated two weeks
before the event date.
Area churches and the Urban League
o f Portland are presenting a holiday cer­
emony this week with a message about the
need for compassion in the age of the HIV/
AIDS disease.
“A Christmas in My Soul' will be
held Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Lutheran InnerCity M inistries,4219N.E.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Skidmore
Street.
The free program will include songs,
poetry, candle lighting and words to in­
crease the com m unity's awareness about
the public health issue of HIV/AIDS, espe­
cially in the African American commu­
nity. A dessert social with conclude the
program.
“The theme of the evening is a call to
care and compassion," said Rev. Emmett
W heatfall, vice chairman of the Urban
League of Portland board of directors.
“We hope people who attend will learn
how they can respond to this health issue
with compassion, care and support.”
The program will also include com­
ments by several African American clergy,
including Rev. Wheatfall. Re. Denise Bell
of Mallory Avenue Christian Church, and
Paster Cecil Prescod of Highland United
C hurch of Christ. There will be moments
of reflection by two families affected by
the disease.
"During this season of giving, unity is
better understood,” said Ameera Saahir,
community HIV/AIDS specialist for the
Urban League. “This program will present
an opportunity for us to share our gifts
with each other.”
While the program is intended to
heighten awareness and action in the Afri­
can American community, the entire com­
munity is invited to join in the call for
compassion and care, Saahir said.
The Urban League recently embarked
on new programs to prevent the spread of
HIV/AIDS, including efforts to increase
the awareness of health care services avail­
able, with an emphasis on women of color
in north and northeast Portland, and out­
reach to gay and bisexual African Ameri­
can men. For more information, contact
Saahir at 280-2620.