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Oregonians to Receive 1RS Checks Starting July 23
The Internal Revenue Service and
the Treasury Department will begin
sending out advance payments later
this summer under a new tax law
passed by Congress and signed by
President Bush. Approximately 1.121
million o f these advance payment
checks will be mailed to Oregon ad
dresses. The Oregon checks will total
an estimated $482 million. The first
checks will go out the week o f July 23,
and most o f the mailings will be com
pleted by the end o f September.
Single taxpayers who paid federal
income taxes for 2000 could receive
up to $300. Heads o f households
could get up to $500, and married
couples could receive up to $600.
Nonresident aliens and those who
could have been claimed as a depen
dent on another person’s 2000 tax
return are not eligible for a check.
Taxpayers will learn by mid-July
how much they will receive. The IRS
will send taxpayers a letter describ
ing the check amount and the week it
will be sent. The agency will also
send a letter o f explanation for tax
payers not eligible for the advance
payment. The IRS emphasized that
taxpayers don’t need to call, fill out
special forms or do anything else to
receive the check.
Generally, the last two digits o f the
taxpayer's Social Security number will
determine when the checks are mailed.
so people may get a check at different
times than neighbors or even other
family members.
The IRS reminds taxpayers o f sev
eral key points on the payments:
Taxpayers don’t need to do
anything to receive the checks;
Taxpayers should keep a
coy o f the letter sent in advance o f the
check for their records;
Individuals who have not
yet filed a tax return for 2000 will not
get any advance payment check until
the IRS processes that return;
T ax payers who have moved
should file a change of address form
with the U.S. Postal Service to ensure
the checks go to the correct address.
Hip Hop Music at Dawson Park
Hiphop and a 1957 firetruck are the highlight for the fifth concert at the Dawson Park summer festival series, which
will be held on Saturday, June 30. Ethos, the local nonprofit agency that provides music lessons for the community
will present their works atop a renovated firetruck specially buffed up for the occasion.
The concert will take place between 2 and 6 p.m . across from Emanuel Hospital on North Williams Avenue.
Seeking African American Families with ADHD
Children for a Research Study
ADHD, Ethnicity, and Family Environment
Who is the Principal Investigator?
Judy Kendall rn ,
PLD.
School o f Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University
3181 S W Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97201
503-494-3890
What is the study about?
Seven Siblings Reunite
The seven brothers and sisters of the Knauls family met recently for a reunion in Portland. All of the
members are over 60 years old. From left: Evelyn Hammonds of San Jose; Nell Wade of Las Vegas;
Gertrude Jones of Seattle; Paul Knauls of Portland; Gladine Gray of Seattle; Miss Lillie Knauls of
Alta Loma, CA. and Loretta McCarty of Seattle.
Black Cartoon Character Breaks Barrier
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have provided voices and m usi
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film “A tlantis”
cal renditions for Disney char
will mark an important
acters in the past, no human
date for the W alt D isney Com
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A frican
has ever been featured in an
pany; the film includes the first
A frican-A m erican human char
anim ated Disney film.
acter to grace an anim ated fea
on Husband, an Afri
can-American anima
ture film in the com pany’s 78-
tor who drew Sweet,
year history.
The character, Dr. Joshua
said, “W e didn’t want to
Sweet, is the heroic medic o f a
m inority ch aracter ju st to say
team searching for the under
w e ’d done it. If he d id n ’t have
sea world o f Atlantis. Phil M or
a strong p ersonality, he w ould
ris, known for portraying the
ju st becom e a token charac
m otorm outh atto rn ey Jackie
t e r .”
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Chiles on “ Seinfeld” , supplies
tending Howard University, a
the voice o f Sweet.
Although African Americans,
H istorically Black College and
including Eddie Murphy, Samuel
U niversity, is touched upon in
E. W right and Jam es Earl Jones
the film. Husband pointed out
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Tri-Met Summer
Youth Passes a Bargain
For the first time this summer, Tri-
Met will offer two great ways for kids
to get around the region: they can buy
individuals month-long Summer Youth
Passes or a single pass that lasts all
summer long.
“Offering youth passes on both a
monthly basis and summer-long basis
gives families more choices," said Fred
Hansen, Tri-Met General Manager.
“They can opt for the convenience o f
buying one pass for the whole sum
mer, or the flexibility o f buying each
month.”
A single three-month pass costs
just $46 and is good for unlimited rides
that African-A m erican doctors
like Sweet did exist in 1914, the
year in which the film takes
place.
Husband said the character
“m aybe would not have been as
readily acceptable to audiences
until recently. People these days
are more aware o f the contribu
have
tions a o f people o f color.”
Disney has had issues with
the A frican-A m erican com m u
nity. In 1986, Disney discontin
ued the release o f “ Songs o f the
South”, a mixed live action and
animation film that sparked criti
cism for what m any called its
rac ist d e p ic tio n o f A frican
Am ericans.
This study is about gaining an understanding of what it is like for a family to live with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Virtually no research exists on how African American and Hispanic
fam dies experience and manage ADHD, what health needs they may have, and what opportunities they
have for receiving these services. The study will involve two meetings, about 2 hours each, at your home
or place convenient for you.
Which families are eligible?
Families with at least one child (age 6-19) with a diagnosis of ADHD.
Families with at least two people (the ADHD child and one parent). Hopefully both parents
and siblings will participate as well.
Families that are willing to participate in one interview and complete a series o f questionnaires.
Families that speak English or are willing to work through an interpreter.
Parents that are able to read and write at the 5lh grade level or are willing to have the questions
read to them.
All information will be held strictly confidential.
There will be no cost to you for participating in the research.
In appreciation of your time and contribution,
Each family will receive $50 after each meeting for a possible total of
$100.
If interested please call 503-494-4122.
Funded by National Institute o f Health/National Institute o f Nursing Research
IRB#5275
Let’s do the bright thing.
during June, July and August that’s
less than half the regular monthly fee.
Each one-month pass costs just $ 16
and can be used for a single month in
June, July or August.
Pass holders don’t just get unlim
ited rides on MAX and buses, they
also get special deals while the pass is
valid. A rea sponsors include
M cD onald's, W herehouse Music,
Oaks Park, and many Gresham Station
stores. Purchase a Summer Youth Pass
at the usual Tri-Met outlets, including
Fred M eyer, Safew ay and most
Albertson’s stores. To qualify, you
must be 18 or younger.
W e all need to be superheroes now.
A lot of things, from the growth in high-tech industries to increased
population, tell us the energy crunch our region is facing right now
will continue for awhile. Dealing with it means that each of us has to
change the way we use energy. And we have to start now.
Here are some changes and tips that will make a difference now
and in the future:
■ Switch to compact fluorescent
bulbs in lights that remain
on three or more hours per
day. They use one quarter
the energy.
■ Set air conditioner
thermostats to 78°F or higher.
■ Wait 'til late to use electricity.
Avoid using vour dishwasher
and w asher/dryer during
summer peak hours of 2 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Run only full loads.
June is Adopt-a-Cat-Month
June is the beginning o f what animal shelters call “kitten season” when
a literal flood o f cats and kittens arrive at shelters. Cats make up the largest
population o f unwanted and abandoned pets in this country.
That is why June is national “Adopt-a-Cat Month.
Everyday, the Oregon Humane Society has over 70 cats waiting for loving
homes.
But during June, the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) can receive over
1,100 cats and kittens in one month, according to Susan Mentley, OHS
operations director.
“Raising the awareness o f cats as great pets who need love and attention
is what Adopt-a-Cat Month is all about,” Mentley says
Feline fanciers can visit the Oregon Humane Society at 1076 NE Columbia
Blvd. or call 503-285-7722. Find a listing o f pets available for adoption at
www.oregonhumane.org.
OHSU
■ Keep doors, windows and
window coverings closed
during the hottest part of
the day.
■ Open windows to allow in
cool air during the morning
and evening.
■ Turn off one 60-watt light that
would normally be on during
the peak summer hours of
2 p.m. to 8 p.m. If every one
of our 1.5 million customers
did, the energy saved could
pow er about 45,000 homes.
■ Use microwaves or outdoor
grills instead of ovens.
■ Turn computers and monitors
off at night and whenever
they're not in use.
■ Be a hero and make saving
energy a habit.
Do the bright thing.
Call us at I-8OO-222-4335,
and ask for a copy of our
Bright Idtot booklet.
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