T he P ortland O bserver • O ctober 9, 1996 P age C 3 Through our own eyes CLASSIFIEDS Por nuestros proprios ojos Photo by Janette Luna from Ontario, OR. Entitled: “Friends on the Last Day o f School. ” NOW HIRING for the 1997 Legislative Session 1997 Session Positions Salary Data Communications Tech B $1,790-$2,395 User Support Specialist $1,646-$2,170 Bill Digester $2,278 Admin Support Specialist 1 $1,571-$2,065 Committee Administrator $3,206-$3,718 Copy Editor $1,571 Word Processing Specialist $1,571 Office Manager $1,790 Legislative Session Guide $1,325 Counter Clerk $1,215 Mail Bill Clerk $7.01/hour Custodian I $1,178-$1,506 For application information call (503) 986-1373. Employee Services, Room 140 State Capitol Salem, OR TTY: (503) 986-1684 Fax: (503) 986-1684. Act fast, some positions close as early as October 11, 1996. Garlington Center Behavioral Healthcare (Open job listing as of October 4, 1996) Child and Family Therapist needed full-time. Duties include provid­ ing outpatient services to culturally diverse population of children ages 0-21. Experience with crisis intervention outreach and working with minority youth & families desirable. Masters degree in a mental health related field and 2 years clinical experience required. QMHP required. Ref#CH-CFT Team Leader needed for the voc. rehab, team duties include clinical and administrative supervision of team and participating in provision of community outreach, therapy and case management services to clients. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required. QMHP required. Ref# VC-TL "When I take a picture 1 fe e l like ! am making art The thing I like most about photography is that when I take a picture, I know that no one else co u ld ever take a picture exactly I ike it When someone sees one ofm y pictures, I want them to se what ¡saw and f e ll what ! felt, but I also want them to have their own feelings. That, to me, is the most important thing about art "—N ick Long, student “ In a time where life seems in­ creasingly fragile, it is difficult for anyone to stand tall. We w ill all be knocked down. Grow ing up in such real and underprivileged worlds, it is inconceivable to imagine finding the strength that these young adults find each and every day. The young pho­ tographers in straight shooting face their world with a sensitivity that, at many times, seems too perceptive. They are consciously aware o f the failures o f our society. “ Flooding our darkrooms with clearly seen photographs o f magical and beautifully truthful images, these students remind us o f the power o f photography as an art It is an art o f looking at our world. While anyone can take a picture, only these young adults could have made these photo­ graphs. O nly theseyoungadultscould have Hispanic American Profiles Hispanic Americans have a long and proud history in the United States. Hipanic Am erican Profiles isaneasy- to-use reference that provides a record of more than 150 role models whose conntributions have influenced every aspect o f American life. Included in the collection are biog­ raphies o f farm labor leader César Chávez, novelist Oscar Hijuelos, Tejano singer Selena, and actor and activist Martin Sheen. Robert Goizueta, former Chairman and C E O o f Coca- Cola, and Elian Ochoa, the first Latina selected by N A S A and a space shuttle Discovery astronaut also profiled. Both inspiring and informative, H ipan ic Am erican Profiles (One World/Ballentine Trade Paperback; $9.00, 1996) serves as an excellent introduction to the variety and rich­ ness o f Hispanic American culture. evoked these dreamlike scenes o f oppression, or their undying love for fam ily in a single image. We are all privileged to learn from their work. “A ll o f us involved, the students and the mentors, had to reach out towards each other’s worlds. The understanding and strength gained is inexplicable. The relationships formed and photographs created in this pro­ gram are testament to the extreme value o f our society working together. There is pain, sorrow, and oppression in our country. There is also self- confidence, grace and pride amidst it all. The students in Straight Shooting have taught us this with their insightful photographs and strength o f spirit. I thank them all.”— Adam O gilvie, Mentor and Coordinator. Th e Portland O b se rvad o r en­ courages the development o f pho- tojournalists among the south of our community. Send in sour w o rk w ith a se lf-a d d re sse d , stamped envelope to Photo E d i­ tor, Th e Portland O bservation 4747 N E M artin Luther K in g J r . B lsd , Portland O R 97211. No more than two submissions at a time, please. Include something about yo u rself and a daytim e phone number. Register and vote! Y o u r vote is your voice. Su voto es su voz. You cannot afford to miss the opportunity to vote and help set the agenda for the future. There is still time to register to vote in the November 5 general election. Registration cards must be postmarked by O cotber 15. Ify o u have moved o r changed party affiliation since you last voted, you must re-register by the same deadline. The M ultnomah Co unty election office may be reached at 248- 3720. Th e numbers for W ashington C o u nty are 648-8670 and C la cka m a s Co unty 655-8510. HISPANIC COMMUNITY C A L E » A ^ Minority Journalists meet, salsa University October 18, 19 and 20. The public is invited. For information, call La Raza (503) 725-5665. The Oregon L a tin o M edia Association (O L M A ) w ill sponsor an evening o f salsa dancing and tapas at Fern and o 's H id eaw ay, 824 SW 1st Avenue, near the M A X line, Thursday O ctober 10, from 6 to 8 pm. The Portland Association o f B la c k Jo u rn a lists. Asian A m erican Jo u rn a lists A sso cia­ tion, and the N ative A m erican Jo u rn a lists Association w ill also attend. R S V P at (503)294-7651. Nordstrom and United W ay o f the C o lu m bia-W illiam e tte w ill host the first annual "Salute to Cultural Diversity" on Saturday, O ctober 19, at Nordstrom's downtown store. Tickets are $35, or $ 10 for students with ID. This event is a benefit for United Way, and is expected to raise $ 19,000 for distribution to a number oflocal minority-focused charities. C all (503)224- 6666, ext 1840 for tickets. Senate Debate Party Amigos de las Americas Am igos de las Am ericas provides summer service opportunities to young people who want to get to know another culture and improve living conditions in Latin America. Meet O ctober 23 at the Metropolitan Learning Center, 2033 N W G Iisan . For information call: 2 3 1-9355 or 234- 7790. Human Rights Awards Dinner The M etropolitan Hum an R ig h ts C om m ission w ill hold its annual dinner honoring winners in several categories o f public service on Wednes­ day, O ctober 16, a, 6.30 pm, at Beaumont Middle School, 4043 N E Fremont, in Portland. Tickets are $12. For reservations, call 823-5136. Award winners w ill include Portland Pu b lic Schools M ig ran t Education Program . Photographs exhibited Photographs by award-winning photographer Francisco Rangel are on display in the lobby o f the Miracle Theater, at 525 S E Stark Street in Portland. C a ll 236-7253 for viewing times. Michoacan copper vessels Art o f the People is hosting an exhibition o f handmade copper vessels from Michoacan through the month o f October at 818 SW First Street in Portland. These vessels were each created from solid copper ingots in a Pre- Colum bian method used by the Purepecha Indians for centuries before Europeans arrived in the Americas. C all (503) 221-0569. Pre-Columbian art exhibit coming to Portland An exhibition o f Pre-Columbian art from M exico, Central and South America w ill be shown in Portland beginning O cto ber 17 at Abante Fine A rt, a private art gallery located on the corner o f Second Street and Yam hill, adjacent to the M A X line. For information, call Rudi Milpacher at (503)295- 2508. Competitive salary and benefits. Send/fax cover letter and resume to: Garlington Center, 911 N. Skidmore Portland, OR 97217 Att: HR Fax: 249-8740 EOE. Committed to diversity. No phone call please. Contact our Job Line at 727-5947 for additional job opportunities. Public Relations Manager Portland Rose Festival Association is looking for an experienced public relations professional to oversea the communications and publicity efforts of the award winning Rose Festival. Full-time, year- round position requiring strong written and verbal skills, plus a demonstrated ability to produce high quality material in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience with special events and volunteer organizations desirable. Successful candidate will have strong organizational, project management and interpersonal rela­ tions skills, plus the creativity and enthusiasm necessary to thrive in the dynamic special events industry Information packet available at 220 NW Second Ave., 503-227-2681. Application materials due October 15, 1996. Mathematics Linfield College seeks part-time adjunct instructor of mathematics for spring semester. MA required with teach experience, college teach­ ing preferred. Teaching duties include course in intermediate algebra and maintaining office hours. Send letter of application, resume, three references and transcripts of college and university study to: John S. Alin, Chair, Dept. of Mathematics, Linfield College, 900 SE Baker, McMinnville, OR 97128. Application review will begin on 11/ 15/96. AA/EOE. Northwest Natural Gas Company... ...seeks to fill a senior position on the internal audit team performing assessments o f business risk in our automated envi­ ronments, evaluating user/processing controls, system security, safeguarding software/hardware and systems recovery. Requirements include a college degree in computer science/related studies, with documented experience in the information systems field. Experience/education in accounting/auditing/business administration pre­ ferred We offer an excellent benefit package and career advancement potential. Please direct resume, salary history/requirements and letter of application relating to the qualifications: Northwest N atural Gas Com pany H R ; Employment - Rcq. #96129 220 N. W. Second Avenue Portland, Oregon 97209 F a x -(5 0 3 ) 721-2506 Em ail: jsl@ gasco.com An Eq u al O pportunity Em ployer Oregon Latino Voter Registration Drive needs volunteers O L V R E P needs volunteers to help register voters for the November 5 general election. Cash contributions are welcome, too. Contact (503) 375- 3808 in Salem for more information on how you can help this statewide effort. Su voto es su voz. Mexico environmental issues "Mexico's Environment and Natural Resources, Strategic Challenges and Opportunities", w ill be presented by Ju lia C a r a b ia s L illo , M exico's Secre­ tary of the Enviro nm ent, N atural Resources and Fisheries at 2:00 pm on Thursday, O ctober 17, at the Hilton Hotel in Portland The public is invited. This free meeting is sponsored by the W o rld A ffa irs C o u n cil o f O regon and the U .S.-M exico C h a m b e r of Com m erce Portland Observador seeks youth writers The Portland Observador is seeking essays by young writers for our In Our Own Words (En Nuestras Proprias Palabras) feature. We would like to publish your thoughts, feelings and experiences from a Hispanic perspec­ tive Contact Editor, The Portland Observador, 4747 N E Martin Luther K in g Jr. B lvd, Portland O R 9 7 2 11. Please include the name o f the school you attend and a daytime phone number. MECHA conference begins The M E C H A Leadership Conference w ill take place at Portland State I Secretary needed for a growing counseling center. Motivated, personable, detail oriented, highly organized professional with good phone personality and ability to work independently. Min. Qual: Typing 60-70 wpm., familiarity with windows, WP & Excel, knowledge of billing & insurance claims procedures. Ref # PC-SC Salute to cultural diversity Th e L u c k y L a b r a d o r Brew ing C o m p an y, 915 S E Hawthorne Blvd, w ill be the scene o f a debate party featuring T h o m as B ruggere, candidate for U S. Senate 6-8 pm on Sunday, O ctober 13 R S V P at (503) 226-7199. Children are welcome t Bookkeeper needed to process payroll and employee benefits. Experience with ADP & Peachtree general ledger software required. This position requires general bookkeeping experience. Ref # FN-BK 1 Miracle Theater's "Chavez", a play based on the life and work o f Cesar Chavez, is being presented by the award winning Miracle Theatre. Written by Martin Milagro and directed by Jose Gonzalez, the play will run through October 26. The Miracle Theater is located at 525 SE Stark Street. For ticket and event information call 236-7253.