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SEPT. 3, 1997
C om m itted to cultural diversity.
V olum e X X V II, Num ber 36
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Bicycle Trek weekend
Cyclists will pedal for three days along
the rivers, vineyards and mountains of the
beautiful Willamette Valley between Mt.
Angel, Salem and Champoeg during the
Sept 19-21 Oregon BicyeleTrek.Theevent
raises money for the American Lung As
sociation of Oregon. Registration dead
line is Sept. 12. For information call 246-
1997.
Do the right thing
Free T-shirts will be given to the first
I ,(XX) people registered in a march on Sat
urday, Sept. 20 to celebrate youth who are
“doing the right thing.” The march will
begin at the Urban League of Portland, 10
N. Russell at 8:30 a m. and then head to
Jefferson High School for free food, games,
prizesandabookfairat the North Portland
Library. Call 280-2600to register.
Kids learn basics
Boys and girls can learn the basics of
several sports at Saturday camps offered
by Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation.
Included are floor hockey, youth golf, fun
and games and sample sports. Times and
locations vary.
SECTION
New housing coming
to Alberta district
Construction marks transition from
abandoned eyesore to neighborhood rebirth
A cornerstone will be laid for
the foundation of the newest
and b ig g e s t c o n s tru c tio n
project so far by Sabin Commu
nity Development Corp, during a
ceremony Thursday at 5 p in.
Where there had once been an abandoned
building that was an eyesore and a nuisance
to the neighborhood, by this spring there will
stand an 11 unit housing development with
Sabin C D C ' s ne w of f ice space in a storefront
below.
The project is called Otesha Place. Otesha
isSwahih for"togrow from the earth and build
a dream .”
“This name reflects the community-based
efforts to revitalize Northeast Alberta Street
that Sabin CDC has led for the last two years.
It also reflects Sabin C D C ’s focus on invol v-
ing diverse local residents in improving their
own neighborhood,” said Jane Ediger, Sabin
CD C’s Property Development Director.
The community is creating a mural along
one side of the building called, "Hands On
Alberta,” to feature multicolored hand prints
bearing the names o f people who have con
tributed to the “Giving a Helping Hand” cam
paign. The mural will surround a community
bulletin board.
The 11 apartments in Otesha Place will
house low-income tenants. Four of the units
are designed to be handicapped accessible.
The design includes a central courtyard with
a playground and community space.
Sabin CDC officials say as with other newly
remodeled buildings along Alberta Street,
color is a significant feature of the building
The body of the building will be English pine
with trim of blackberry swirl and i ndigo night.
Increase
The Peace
Tony Hobson o f Self Enhancement, Inc. and Johnny West of Nailah Entertainment,
support positive role models for kids, during a press conference to kick-off
Increase the Peace., a basketball tournament to promote opportunities for youth
and adults and promote self-respect, held over the Labor day weekend at
Concordia College in northeast Portland.
Su ccessfu l
urban kids in
spotlight
Downtown sounds
Free Downtown Sounds luncheon con
certs in Esther Short Park in Vancouver
continue with Jane Doe on Sept. 10 and the
James Blackburn Trio on Sept. 17. The
concert series is sponsored by the city of
Vancouver and Columbia Credit Union.
'Doing the Right Thing
Day' celebrates youth who
are showing e f f o r t at
school, a t home and in
th e ir community
Candlelight dinner
The Rexall Rose Cafe & Theater will be
putting on its first Candlelight Dinner
Shows in the Rexall Rose Theater, Thurs
day, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Y ou’ll see perfor
mances by Portland’s Strawberry-pop rock
music with a powerful delivery of soulful
lyrics and expression by the band's singer/
songwriter Stacie Jane, followed by Skin,
a band with a swing stomp melodic talk
dance groove.
he Urban League of Portland in
vites young people and adults to
celebrate inner city youth who are
“ doin g the rig h t th in g ” at a celebration on
Saturday, Sept. 21).
The second annual “Doing The Right
filing Day" honors youth who are showing
effort at school, at home, and in their commu
nity. The goal is Io encourage youth to do
the right thing and help dispel negative
public images of inner city youth.
Theday will begin with a march departing
from the Urban League at ION. Russell St.
at 9 a.m and traveling down Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd to Jefferson High School’s
football field at North Killingsworth and
T
Learn to save a life
Adult CPR is offered at the American
Red Cross, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. Sun
day, Sept. 7 from 12:30p.m.to4:30p.m. The
course teaches how to care for an adult
who stops breathing or is choking, give
CPR, use the emergency medical services
system effectively, reduce the risk of car
diovascular disease, recognize the signals
of heart attack and reduce the chance of
cardiac arrest. To register call 280-1440.
From Left to right: Iris Bell, State Rep Margaret Carter: her daughter Emmaly Williams and Cletus Moore
at the American Black Chiropractic Assoc. Convention
Portland Embraces Black
Chiropractic Convention
Tour Newport
A bus tour to Newport departs the
Holly wood SeniorCenter, 1820 N.E. 40th,
Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 a.m. and re
turns at 6 p.m. Y ou’ll see Keiko the killer
whale at the Oregon Coast Museum and
explore the Log Cabin Museum and Bur
row House Museum. Cost of the tour will
be $58.
Party at the Pittock
Single adults of all ages are invited to
celebrate National Singles Week at an
elegant soiree on Friday night, Sept. 26 at
the Pittock Mansion in northwest Port
land. The event features complimentary
hors d ’oeuvrcs and a guided tour of the
mansion, followed by live music and so
cializing. The cost is $20 advance and $30
at the door. Call 231 - 9 10 1.
Safari at the Zoo
Free admission and train rides for se
niors and their escorts will take place on
Senior Safari Day at the Washington Park
Z<xi, Sept. 16 from 9:30a.m. to 3 p.m. There
will be refreshments, entertainment, ani
mal feedings, sidewalk zoo with pettable
animals and more.
SI E M IS S IO N S : Community
( alendar inform ation w ill be giv en
priority if dated twoweeks
heli>re the e\cut date.
66 percent more than the majority and are
ddressing the need for more minor
twice as likely to be involved in community
ity health care professionals in Or-
health screenings.
gon, State representative Margaret Carter
She also listed national statistics that re
D) welcomed more than one hundred at-
port African-American providers care for
endees of the American B lack Chiropractic
nearly six times as many African-American
Association (ABCA) to Portland. Hosted
patients as do non-African-American pro
iy Western States Chiropractic College and
viders. If those numbers are to be reflected
he City of Portland, ABCA convention
locally, more health care professionals must
ittractcd national participation.
make their home in Portland, says Represen
With just four black chiropractors in Or-
:gon and W ashington, Representative
tative Carter.
“Former Governor Tom McCall once had
barter invited convention participants to
signs posted on the entrance to Oregon say
mcourage others to follow in their foot-
ing, Welcome to Oregon. Enjoy your visit,
iteps by pursuing a career in health care.
bu, don’t stay.' This is no longer the case. I
“There is a tremendous urgency for more
am here to tell you there is a life for us ’out
African-American chiropractic physicians
W est.’ 1 encourage you to seek opportunities
n our communities. As successful chiro
in our great state.”
practors, you are in an ideal position to
O regon’s chiropractic college. Western
each out to others who can make a differ-
States Chiropractic College (WSCC), was
:nce. Look for the best and brightest and
named Chiropractic College of the Year by
serve as an inspiration to them. Mentoring
students can help ensure their success.
ABCA members.
Western States was honored for its com
Often it takes just one adult showing inter
mitment to the association and its efforts to
est in a young person to help them make a
bring the convention to Portland. The college
positive choice,” explained Representative
sponsored a tour of its campus in northeast
Carter.
Portland and hosted a luncheon for nearly
She reported that minority health care
one
hundred conference attendees at the
professionals are reaching out, citing a re
Riverside Golf and Country Club
port that shows minority graduates mentor
A
WSCC President William H. Dallas. D C .,
spoke about the college’s pledge to seek and
support African-American students as they
pursue an education at W estern States.
"There’sacritical need for di versification on
the WSCC campus and we are determined to
answer that call.
We welcome the support the ABCA can
give us in reaching that goal.”
Other convention participants included
Roy Jay, chief executive officer at Oregon
Convention Serviccsjris Bell, board member
at Western Sates; and Jo Ann Bowman, Stale
Representative (D). Cletus Moore, WSCC
director of campus operations and former
vice president of the Urban League and WSCC
board of trustees chairman James Badge,
D.C., of Phoenix, Ariz., also attended.
The ABCA meeting, held August 20-24 at
the Portland Marriott, also included installa
tion of newofficers. Gloria Niles, D C ., of San
Lorenzo, Calif., assumed the presidency from
Cal B. Whitworth, D.C., of Boston. Mass.
Western States Chiropractic College, es
tablished in 1904, offers both a doctor of
chiropractic degree and a bachelor science in
human biology WSCC is accredited by the
Northwest Association of Schools and C ol
leges and the Council on Chiropractic Educa
tion.
Kerby
Opening ceremonies at Jefferson begin at
10:30 a.m. A youth talent showcase and
booth displays by community organizations
takes place from 11 a.m .to3p m. The first one
thousand people to register for the march
will receive a free T-shirts. The elementary
school, middle school and high schools that
bring the most students will receive a $ I .(XX)
grant
A $1,000 grant will also be made to the
PTA/PTO that registers the most parent
marchers. There will also be cash prizes for
the student talent contest.
Book fair
boosts
reading skills
hildren and families arc invited toa
free C hildren's Book Fair during
the Urban League of Portland s
upcoming “Doing the Right Thing Day."
The goal ol the Sept. 20 fair is to promote
and interest in reading for young people in
grades pre school to eight grade and their
families.
The event will include activity centers
where children will gain stamps toearn a free
book. A stage will feature short presenta
tions by “People Who Read .
The book fair is a new component of
C
“ Doing The Right Thing Day'', a
celebration for inner city youth The book
fair’s presenting sponsor is W ashington
Mutual Savings Bank
For more information, contact Michael
Pullen at the Urban League of Portland at 280-
2625
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