Page A2 Îlîl JJortlanò (©bseruer December 27. 2006 portianci Observer Looks Back at 2006 Tbe Coretta Scott King Dies Feb. I - Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into devotion to enshrin ing his legacy of human rights and equality, is remembered after death at the age of 78. INVESTING IN YOU Rewards in Old Town Feb. 22 - A local man takes a life-ehanging journey to become a chaplain at the downtown Portland Rescue Mission. Brian Thomas says he reaps as much benefit from the mission personally and spiritu ally as the scores of homeless who have been given a hot meal, shelter and another chance. HAKIM JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATE Investing has as much to do with the quality of the rela tionship with your advisor as it does with the quality of your portfolio. As a Financial Advisor for Smith Barney, I take great care in working closely with you, learning your objectives and helping you achieve your goals. Call me to learn more about stocks, bonds, lending Closures Planned and a host of financial planning services. April 5 - Portland Public Schools proposes closing seven schools as part of $7.2 million in cuts, including Humboldt Elementary in north Portland. Later Humboldt is taken off the chopping block. 805 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 (503) 221-7600 or (800) 547-1526 l ID l IIVI Students Raise Voices April 19 - Hundreds of local students walked out of classrooms in support of immigration rights. Students from Madison High School were given permission to join the protest as a civics lesson. www.fa.smithbarney.com/hakimjones citigroupj S mith B arney © 2006 Citigroup Global Markets Inc Member SIPC. Smith Barney is a division and service mark of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its a ffili ates and is used and registered throughout the world. CITIGROUP and the Umbrella Device are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. or its affilia te s and are used and registered throughout the world. Rider Stops Baby Snatcher M arch 29 - A young local African American man was one of the heroes as bystand ers thwarted a child kidnap ping from a TriMet Max train. Lamar Curry helped wrestle the kidnapper to the ground. .2.2nrf Racial Profiling Acknowledged June 14 — Police officers and community residents share their own often battling perceptions of racial profiling during a series of community listening sessions. "Keep Alive The Dream " Tribute to: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Foxworth Demoted W hen? June 21 - Police Chief Derrick Foxworth is demoted to captain by Mayor Tom Potter over allegations he had a sexual affair with a police desk clerk. Four days later he is promoted to commander of the Southeast Precinct by Acting Police Chief Rosie Sizer. M onday January 15th, 2007 11:00 A.M. - 6:00P.M. W here? NEW LOCATION! Highland Christian Center 7600 N.E. Glisan, Portland, Oregon W ho? Invited Speakers: Governor Ted Kulongowski, State Senators, Mayor Tom Potter, Superintendent Dr. Vicki Phillips, Dr. W.G. Hardy, President Charles Schlimpert Featured artists: Jefferson Dancers, Congregation, GNC Linda Hombuckle with Janice Scroggins & Friends, Aurora Chorus, DaNell Dayman & Royalty - Seattle, WA, Aaron Meyer, Bill Lamb Portland Symphonic Choir, African Gospel Acapella Inspirational Sounds, LIniversity of Oregon - Eugene, OR Special Feature: Agrippa Williams - Dramatic Portrayal Art Displays, Vendor Bazaar, and Special Food Court 11:00 a.m. Live Program /Radio Broadcast: KBOO (90.7FM) Broadcast/tape delayed on Portland Community Media (PCM), 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. on channel 11 Broadcast/tape delayed on Television Services (PPS), 3:00 - 10:00 p.m. on channel 28 SPONSORS: Canda to Mayor’s Office July 19 - Longtime Portland youth advocate John Canda steps up to a larger stage, moving into Mayor Tom Potter's office to coordinate youth violence prevention. Safeco Insurance, Portland Association o f Teachers, McDonald's o f Oregon and SW Washington, City o f Portland, D ignity Memorial Locations, Oregon Education Association, Portland Public Schools, Providence Health System, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Concordia University, Portland General Electric, Portland C om m unity College, African American Chamber o f Commerce, Portland C om m unity Media, KBOO RADIO Subscribe! 503-288-0033! O U U d L IlU C » F ill Out & Send To: , ^Jortlanh (Dhsemer j A/Zzi: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137. Portland OR 97208 | s u b s c r ip tio n s are j u s t $60 p e r y e a r k I (please include check with this subscription form) I I I N ame : ____ I T elephone : A ddress : I ---------------------------------------------------1 or ema//subscriptions© portlandohserver.com I