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December 27. 2006
portianci Observer
Looks Back at 2006
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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.
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April 5 - Portland Public Schools
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as part of $7.2 million in cuts,
including Humboldt Elementary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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July 19 - Longtime Portland youth advocate John Canda steps up to
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