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Parents Don’t Panic
by J ohn
S. D uff & C lark C arr
juana can now be legally grown and
substance and has shown itself after
Bank of America Jammin’ Arts
used for medicinal purposes as par
Fest, a free, fam ily event brim
decades o f study to have many dam
ents we should actively educate your
ming w ith stage performances, cre
aging qualities. These damaging
children about marijuana and the
ative crafts and local information
qualities do not change because pot
many problems it can cause through
about arts opportunities for kids,
can now be considered a "m edi
non-medical use o f this drug.
cine ’’ There are many other medi
comes to Portland A p ril 5.
W'ell known author and philoso
H undredsoffam iliesfroni Port
cations that are destructive outside
pher L. Ron Hubbard, who devel
land w ill participate in this inau
their limited medical applications.
oped the Narconon Drug Education
gural program, which w ill be held
The most obvious pro o f 215’ s
and Rehabilitation Programs stated,
at The Friendly HouseCommunity
passage is compassion for ill people
in 1968, “ Drugs essentially are poi
Center, 2617 NW Savier, Port
The less obvious would be freeing up
sons. The degree they are taken de
land, from 11 a m. to 5 p.m.
our law enforcement resources for
termines the effect. A small amount
Endorsed by the Regional Arts
other activities and allowing adults
gives a stimulant. A greater amount
| and C ulture C ou ncil, Bank o f
and their doctors to choose their
acts as a sedative. A larger amount
America Jammin’ Arts Fest aims
own medicines. Granted, this means
acts as a poison and can k ill one
to broaden children’s interest in
giving adults the right to choose.
dead." Because drugs are basically
J art-m aking, w h ile encouraging
But just remember, with the black
Tim Noah
poisons changing a drug’s legal sta
families to incorporate the arts into
market they have this choice any
tus w ill not change the effects o f the
their everyday lives. “ Bank o f
way. Last but no least, anytime a law
ecutive for Oregon and Southwest
drug. One of the best analogies we
America Jammin’ Arts Fest allows
damages the illic it drug syndicates
ern Washington.
have heard is that drugs are like a
kids to sample much o f what the
and helps stop the siphoning o f f o f
I he full-day event, which en
coin. On one side you have a potion
arts have to offer—music, theater
billions o f dollars into the black
courages participation either on
and on the other you have a poison.
| and crafts—w hile giving parents
market, we all gain.
stage, at art stations or with the
You cannot experience one side w ith
information they need to further
The worse con to the passage o f
many singers and actors mingling
out experiencing the other as well
their c h ild ’s interest,” said Larry
215 that we must deal with as par
through the crowd, is free and open
The poison side is often called the
Ogg,
Bank o f Am erica’s area ex-
ents is the message our children
to the public.
“ side effects.” But this is really a bad
receive from the passing o f this new
choice o f words as the side effects
law. Most parents w ill not want their
are really just more effects o f that
children addicted to any drug, in
drug.
cluding marijuana. And i f there is
Now, most drugs have medical
any issue all the opposing sides o f
uses such as morphine for pain, co
Proposition 215 would probably
deine for dental pain, cocaine for
agree with, it is the desire for less
nasal and ocular operations, etc. The
addiction amongst our youth, not
fact that marijuana can have medici
more. HowCalifomiacommunicates
nal uses is no surprise. Ironically, it
w ith its youth about this proposition
is the legal drugs tobacco and alco
can make a difference. Another con
hol that have no medical values.
to the passage o f 2 15 is that doctors
That marijuana may have medi
might be able to prescribe marijuana
cal uses is limited, specific circum
for just about "any ailment.”
stances does not change the fact that
F or m ore in fo rm a tio n on
marijuana is an addictive hallucino
Narconon services or help call I
genic drug. It is a very complex
(800)468-6933.
The passage o f Proposition 2 15 in
California, the medical use o f m ari
juana, and a sim ilar Proposition in
Arizona have sparked quite a de
bate While White House DrugCsar,
General Barry M cC affrey warns
doctors not to violate Federal law
and various law enforcement o ffi
cials voice concern over this being
the wrong message to youth that w ill
expand drug addiction, as parents,
don’t panic.
Let s take a deep breath, sit back
and evaluate the situation by looking
at both the pro’s and the con’s here.
As you probably already know, many
o f these propositions often do more
than they say, or do different and
unsuspected things. The backers o f
various bills have agendas and not
always the ones that are being com
municated. In the case o f Proposition
215 in California this is true, but most
people knew this and still voted for it
anyway. How to read this phenom
ena? We’re not sure, but the issue o f
the legalization o f marijuana is not at
all new and w ill continue to face the
national voting public.
What is clear is that the citizens
o f California and Arizona are w ill
ing to allow doctors to utilize m ari
juana as a medicine for ill people.
Proposition 215 seems to have hit a
sympathetic chord with the voters in
particular, concerning those that are
seriously ill.
Could this be a step towards the
“ legalization” o f marijuana? Yes it
could, but there w ill be many legal
battles to come, so don ’ t wait for any
resolution soon. Assuming that mari
The Portland W om en’ s C risis
Line is pleased to announce open
ings in its May 1997 training for
volunteer crisis intervention coun
selors on the Crisis Line In order to
qualify, volunteers must be female,
at least 18 years o f age, and com m it
ted to ending domestic and sexual
violence. The volunteer training is
46 hours in length, spread out over a
three week period. Women who suc
cessfully complete the training are
asked to co m m itto w orking w ith the
crisis line for 24 hours per month for
at least six months.
For further information and an
application, please contact LeAnn
Mederios at 232-9545 during nor
mal business hours. Deadline for
application is A p ril 18th. Practicum
students are encouraged to apply.
C re d it is a v a ila b le . P o rtla n d
Women’s Crisis Line is a not-for-
p ro fit, tax-exem pt organization,
funded in part by the United Way.
M om m ors P la c e
HOME OF THE BOMB!
Vessels Host Wedding Workshop
Brides and grooms to-be are in
vited to attend “ Before Jum pin’ the
Broom,” a wedding planning w ork
shop on Saturday, March 22, from
2-4 p.m. at Vessels, “ Tableware With
M eaning.”
The workshop w ill feature details
on wedding invitation etiquette and
offer many helpful do’s and dont’s to
follow to make this essential prelude
to your wedding day a success. In
addition, the workshop w ill include
Crisis
Volunteers
needed
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ways to enhance your wedding by
blending cultural elements into the
ceremony. From decoratingthe broom
to viewing an African wedding gown,
the session is an event not to miss.
“ Before Jumpin’ the Broom” w ill
feature a presentation by Barbara
Taylor, president o f Positive Gather
ings, a meeting planning and consult
ing services business. Co-sponsors
include It’s M y Kind o f Face! Photog
raphy Studio and the Ramada Plaza
Hotel. Discounts and door prizes w ill
be available. Because seating is lim
ited, registration is required. Call Ves
sels at 249-1952 to reserve a space or
for more information.
Vessels, “ Tableware With Mean
ing,” features ethnic items for the
dining room, bath and kitchen. Lo
cated at 2605 NE M artin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard, at the corner
Russell, Vessels is open Tuesday-
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mornmor s Place Features Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
So Come On In To Mommor’s For Some Set Back & Relax Fine Dinning
Bring The Family Or A Friend.
3535 NE MLK Blvd., Portland, OR 97212
Phone O rd ers Welcome: 288-6368
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