August 2, 2000
Portland
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C a m p te a c h e s k id s im p o rta n t lesso n s
F a m ily m o u rn s loss
TeJett LePrell DeWayne Iumer-Morris was bom on December28,1982
in Portland, Oregon to Cynthia Turner and Michael 1. Morris.
He attended Salmon Creek Elementary School, Cascade Middle School,
his first year o f High School at Evergreen, and the following year at
Heritage in Vancouver, WA. In the fall, he would have been a Senior
and graduate o f the Class o f 2001.
He died on July 20,2000 from a drowning accident while on a camping
trip with his Christian group at Toutle Lake in Washington. TeJett was
anon-swimmerwho panicked from falling intoa 16 ft. water hole nearby
shallow waters. Friends failed to pull him out o f the water. A search
party made several attempts to locate him and his body was finally
found two days later on Saturday, July 22 by nearby campers who
spotted him floating down river '/j to 1 mile from the accident.
TeJett was a young man whom everyone loved so much so, that he was
considered the “community baby.” Everyone wanted to be a part o f his
life. He loved to be with family and friends. He had an abounding love
for his family, and a very special bond with his younger brother
Hennessy.
TeJett leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Cynthia Turner; his
father, Michael 1. Morris; his step-sisters, Kiona Boyer, Shalontelle
White, Roychelle White, and Tataneshia White; his brothers, Kenny
Boyer, Jr., and Hennessy White; his aunts and uncles-in-law, Angie
Turner (Hector), Veronica Miles (Anthony), LaShawnda Perry Frison
(Reggie), Felicia Turner, Alicia Turner, Juanita Turner, Linda Morris,
and Leah Pittman-Jackson; his uncles, Ricky Taylor, Anthony Turner,
and Harold Morris; and a host o f other relatives and friends.
Special thanks from the family goes to the Portland Police Bureau Crisis
Response Team, Kinko’s, Dwayne Randall, the Jackson sisters, Ronny
Wright, Bank o f America, and Pastor Charles Hunter at the Mallory
Ave. Christian Church.
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As 130 pairsofeyesw atchand listen,
the leader shares a m om ent o f
devotion. “You are only given one
body from God and He wants you to
make the right decisions to respect
your body. You have the power to
say ‘no’ to things that will harm your
b o d y - d ru g s, a lc o h o l, s e x ...
remember that you have the power.
Okay? “ One hundred and thirty heads
nod yes.
In a day when drugs, alcohol and
even sex frequently headline the news
and are prominently discussed on
popular TV shows, this is a powerful
message for kids to hear. One could
expect this message to be given during
Sunday school...but at basketball
camp? If your child is attending the
A.C. Green basketball camp held at
Concordia University in Portland you
can bet on it.
“It is not a typical basketball camp,”
remarks Green as he watches the kids
go through their daily drills. “We are
concerned with the whole person,
with enforcing a lifestyle message.”
Indeed, cam pers display t-shirts
bearing the camp name message.
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In Loving Memory of
Donnie W. Long
Donnie was bom in Farmerville, LA
on July 18,1909.
Donnie loved playing the piano.
Donnie lived in Portland for 56 years
he husbands Eddie proceeded her in
death. Burial was at Lincoln Memorial
Park on July 29,2000.
Survivors: Granddaughters Patricia
Williams, Joann Marshall, Donna
Hammond and grandson’s Theodore
Freeman and Finley Hammond, Jr.
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Got the Power.”
For the past 15 years A.C. Green,
three-time NBA world champion has
held his basketball camp at Concordia
U n iv e rsity in P o rtla n d . His
relationship with, and respect for,
Concordia’s athletic director, Joel
Schulheisz, is an leading factor in his
decision to continue to return year
after year. “God has led my heart here.
Joel and I share common interests in
supporting kids, this neighborhood
and the community,”'says Green.
The respect is mutual. A.C. is a
positive Christian role model o f
today’s youth - he’s not ashamed to
share his faith with the campers and
fellow NBA athletes,” comments
Schuldeisz. “His servant attitude and
genuine passion for impacting young
peoples’ lives is demonstrated by his
willingness to assist with any task to
make the camp run smoothly.”
From lead in g d e v o tio n s or
d e m o n stra tin g
free
throw s
blindfolded, to sweeping the floors
or putting up chairs, Green takes
seriously his responsibility as mentor
and leader. He is often the first one to
arrive at the gym each day at 6:45 a.m.
and the last to leave each evening
after 9:00. This dedication not only
comes across to fellow coaches and
Buckle
up for
safety
campers, but to the parents as well.
“ The lessons kids learn here are
tremendous,” remarked one mother
who makes the 2-hour round trip to
Northeast Portland from Hillsboro
twice a day so both o f her kids can
participate in camp. “A.C. really works
with the kids. More than that, you
can tell he respects them, my kids
have participated in the camp foreight
years now. I’d recommend it to
anyone.”
Almost 300 kids participated in the
weeklong camp held July 11-15.
Approximately 30% o f the kids in
North and Northeast Portland with
the remaining campers hailing from
the greatermetiupolitan area. Campers
pay $100 for the week. The fee
includes basketball instruction,
devotion, a T-shirt, snacks, and an
autographed photograph. Full and
partial scholarships are available for
kids indicating a need. This past year
approximately 10% o f the campers
were awarded such scholarships.
Yearago Green selected I Timothy 4:8
as the Bible passage that best reflects
his goals and priorities for his camp.
“For physical training is some value,
but godliness has value o f all things”
Over the years, Green has remained
true to this message.
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