iú ílá ; y? SEPT. 3, 1997 C om m itted to cultural diversity. V olum e X X V II, Num ber 36 Wíje ^ o rtla n h O^bserucr ZïTom m n tu tg MTa 1 e n h a r 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 Zre 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 ,