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‘What’s Going to Happen when the Mayor Leaves?’
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from Front
Potter recognized that Jefferson’s unique­
ness steins from the community’s desire
to be involved despite frustration with
funding cuts and yearly reconfigurations.
In a circle with students, he prodded for
answers to long-term help for Jefferson,
asking "Who would you be dealing with
and what would that look like for more
support?”
Other students weren't so sure the visit
would have a positive effect or, as more
than one put it, allow’ the school to "just be
Jefferson.”
“W hat’s going to happen when the
mayor leaves?" asked Jefferson sopho­
more Ariel Reynolds. "These outsiders
tend to bring your hopes up, and then they
bring it right back down when they’re
gone.” Jefferson junior Tyrisha Blake
agreed, saying, “The mayor coming here
Anthony Blackmon, Jefferson
sophomore
Ariel Reynolds, Jefferson sophomore
w on't change anything because we'll still
be in need of support."
State Rep. Betty Komp, D-Woodburn,
told students at her roundtable that the
outlook for financial support from the state
could change with a concentrated politi­
cal effort from the surrounding commu­
nity.
“My recommendation would be to write
a proposal,” she said. "It's work, but that's
how you do it.”
Change will occur only through the
effort of those within Jefferson, according
to Willie Holmes, Jefferson Leadership
Academy for Young Men administrator.
Holmes argued that his academy's limited
resources will flourish as people see the
"great kids" graduating from the program.
“I don't think anything's going to hap­
pen except for them spending a week at
Jeff,” Holmes says. "As far as extra funds
are concerned. I doubt it.”
Ask
Deanna\
'Tango Fire' Smolders with Passion
Dear Deanna!
My husband and I argue over our
daughter’s weight and lack of happi­
ness. She’s 15 years old and I let her eat
what she wants and to love herself
regardless of her size. My husband is
arrogant and places too much empha­
sis on weight, body size and always
looking a certain way. H e's upset be­
cause she’s not popular and tries to
force her to lose weight. He feels her
weight makes her miserable. I need a
way to tell him to get over it. -Martha;
Dear Deanna!
Dear Martha:
Dear Deanna!
Fifteen dancers and musicians will
explore rich history of tango in all its
seductive glory when the world-ac­
claimed Argentine dance company
Estampas Portenas performs “Tango
Fire,” Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7:30
p.m. at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
White Bird is the sponsor of the
Portland production, the first tango
show in its 10-year history.
The word “tango” refers both to
the dance style and music which
developed sim ultaneously, em erg­
ing from Buenos Aires at the begin­
ning of the 20th century, and quickly
gaining popularity across the world.
Tango Fire celebrates both the
origins of tango as well as its con­
temporary manifestations. Accord­
ing to Artistic Director Carolina
Soler, “tango is our mirror.” Tango
Fire musician Gabriel Clenar also
explains, “Tango is not just dance;
it’s a whole culture.”
"Keep Alive The Dream "
Tribute to: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WHO?
I m ile d S p e a ke rs: Governor led Kulongoski. Mayor lo in Poller.
Commissioner t ed \ \ heeler. ( urole Smith. Superintendent I PI’S i.
Monday Januar
11-00 A.M.-
|)r. W .(i. Hardy. Jr., I)r. (. Iiarles Sehlimperl, Senators A i d (io rd ly and
Senator Margaret ( arter, Bishop ( iraee I Isborne
Featured A rtis t: Jefferson Dancers, I inda I lornhuekle. Janice Scroggins.
NW Gospel Community ( hoir. Lugene Blackmon and Chosen Generation,
lamee Howcrs-Hopkins, Battle (.round High School Jazz Band. DaNell
Highland Center
7600N.E.GHsan,
Portland, Oregon
Dayman & Royalty. Gospel Music Workshop o f America, Highland (hristian
Church ( hoir. Gospel Crew (L ol'< )), ( mldie Irby. Danny ( Isbomc & Time
Sound Ensemble. M arlin I other King. Jr Performing Arts I nsemble. Jefferson
High Gospel I nsemble, Kukatowon (Woodlawn I lementary School). Boise
Uementary ( hoir, Aaron Meyer, Vancouver Ave I irst Baptist ( hureh,
Marion Reid
Special Features: I ile I .me Achievement Awards. A Showcase ot
Artistic Displays. Dreamer Village'Vender Bazaar
Live Program /'Radio Broadcast: KB00 (90.7 FM)
Broadcast/tape delayed on Portland Community Media PCM channel 11)
Broadcast/tape delayed on Television Services (PPS channel 28)
Donation: $4.00 O R 4 cans of non-perishable lood.
SPONSORS:
Safeco Insurance,
City o f Portland,
McDonald's o f Oregon
and SW Washington,
Portland Association o f Teachers,
Portland Public Schools,
Enterprise Rent-A Car,
Dignity Memorial Locations.
Oregon Education Association,
Concordia University,
Portland General Electric,
African American
Chamber of C o m m e n t
I let my brother move in with me and
my household has been a wreck. He
has shown no intentions of getting a
job. However, he eats enough for two
people, leaves the bathroom a mess
and thinks he has a built-in maid.
This w asn’t part of the plan when I
agreed to help him get back on his
feet. This has been going on for
months and I' m at the end of my rope.
What do I do at this point that w on't
sibling:
My teen daughter drinks a lot, and I
think it’s a problem, but others seem to
think it’s okay because she’s a fresh­
man in college. Her grades are average,
she has no sense of responsibility and
I can't seem to get through to her. She
is very rebellious, and although I hate to
say it, she’s horrible and nasty when
she’s drunk. I can 't recall the last time
she was sober. I need to tear her away
from her loser friends and get her some
help, hut everything I’ve tried has failed.
Denver
White Bird presents world-acclaimed Argentine dance company Estampas Portehas in “Tango Fire,
Wednesday, Jan. 23 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
--Sorry
Sibling; On-Line Reader
Your brother is grown just like you,
and this game will continue as long as
both of you allow it. If you were able
to have enough conversation to get to
the point of him moving in, you can
have just as much dialogue to get him
out. All you have to do is give him a
timeline and let him know that he has to get
a job and start saving. Then start the next
plan that involves him getting his own
place, getting out and of course, keeping
it moving.
Real People,
Real A d vice
Your husband thinks you’re allowing
your daughter to become a fat pig and
he’s not having it. He has a right to
encourage her to be healthy because
he knows body image can determine
selfesteem and confidence at an early
age. Work with a nutritionist to help her
eat better and maintain her weight. This
will aid in preventing future disorders
such as diabetes and high blood pres­
sure. She may not be a size five, but at
least she’ll be happy and healthy.
come back to haunt me?
--Anonymous; Dallas. Texas
Dear Anonymous:
Alcohol abuse is never acceptable. You
need to immediately get some help from
Alcoholics Anonymous. Yes, young stu­
dents new to college drink and party, but
your daughter's problem is more intense
and dangerous. Her problems are more
than the college experience and she needs
to take a break, get herself together and go
to school once she has cleaned up her act.
If not, your money will go down the drain
and she'll continue on a fast track of self-
destruction.
Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M.
Write
Ask
Deanna!
Email;
askdeannal@ yahoo.com or 264 S.
LaCienegaBlvd. Suite 1283 Beverly Hills.
CA 90211. Visit the website at
WWW, askdeattna. com
History
Comes
Alive
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f rom Front
of the Civi I Rights Movement often
inaccurately starts and ends in the
South. Her film brings to light what
African Americans were doing to
transcend racial barriers and to be­
come political activists in the Pa­
cific Northwest, which posed a set
of unique challenges in the fight for
equality and justice.
“Every person in Oregon who
has a story needs to tell it," says
Johnson. “This is important for
Portland to get the film to an audi­
ence that may not otherwise see it."
T he docum entary tra v e ls
through time anecdotally, person­
G ra n d m a Zula s Legacy
Julianne Johnson (left) explores family through the generations.
Anyone with additional ques­
ally and w ith passion to chronicle
tions
will have opportunities for
the death and rebirth of a lifestyle in
discussion
with Johnson after the
the face o f segregation. The
screening.
The
film begins6:30p.m.
theatre's lights come back on with
Sunday.
Jan.
20
at the Hotel deLuxe.
the hope that integration of a com­
munity can come through families' 729 S.W. 15th Ave. Doors opens at
desire to secure rights for all re­ 6p.m. Reserve seats by calling 50.3-
gardless of race, creed or culture. 219-2093.
A Production of
World Arts Foundation. Inc.
I \ttn-PrnfU Organization
Legacy Emanuel to Build Patient Tower
For program information
& event schedule log onto:
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Visit our BLOG at
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LOR M O K I IN I O R M A I ION
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the garage this summer, adding
about 425 spaces to meet in­
crease volume and current park­
ing congestion. Construction
on the tower project could start
in about a year.
O fficials said Legacy is
Emanuel offers services that
are vital to the community's
health, and this expansion will
allow us to continue to meet the
growing need fo r highly
specialized medical care.
— Pam Vukovtch, Interim President
com m itted to partn erin g
with the com m unity to e n ­
su re th a t a d iv e r s e
workforce is used in the con­
s tru c tio n p ro je c ts . T he
parking garage will take
about eight months to com ­
plete and the patient tow er
about 20 to 24 months.