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^Llartlanh ©bsetucr August 6.2008 Page A3 Local Leaders Form New Partnership with Jefferson Jefferso n Principal C y n th ia A non-profit organization run Harris said the next step is for the by a prom inent local A frican backers to establish tim elines, A m erican family and two giant roles, and responsibilities, with institutions in education and gov training and im plem entation to ern m en t have en tered into a follow. unique partnership to provide "T he mentoring piece is very mentoring, career and educational im portant and it augm ents part o p p o rtu n itie s to stu d e n ts at n ersh ip s we already h av e in Jefferson High School. place," Harris said. T he co llab o ratio n involves W i I hams T wo said the purpose the Portland D evelopm ent C o m o f the collaboration is to provide m ission, P ortland C o m m unity a 2 1 st Century Educational Model C o lleg e and the D iversity In sti to Jefferson students that coordi tute, an o rg an iz atio n charged nates and collaborates with local w ith prom o tin g d iv e rsity , e d u schools, governm ent agencies, ca tio n and b rid g in g the gap unions, private entities, social betw een the d isfran c h ised and agencies and com munity colleges enfranchised in north and north and universities. east P ortland. “ We al I share the understand- T he in stitute is headed by ing and know the im p o rtan ce o f Harold W illiam s Sr. and his son public involvem ent and g iv in g Harold W illiam sTw o. The senior back to the y outh in o u r c o m W illiam s brings prestige to the m u n ities,” he said. “ W e b eliev e effort as a long time com m unity strongly in the five k ey s o f su c advocate, business ow ner and photo by M ark W ashington AT he P ortland O rserv er cess: A ccess, a c c o u n ta b ility , m em b ero fth e Portland C om m u Local business owner and community advocate Harold Williams Sr. (from left); Damon Hickok and Algie Gatewood of Portland co m m u n icatio n , e d u c atio n and nity C ollege Board o f Directors. Community College: Jefferson Principal Cynthia Harris; John Jackley of the Portland Development Commission; and Harold relatio n sh ip b u ild in g .” W illiams Tw o is also an executive Williams Jr. usher in a new partnership to give career and educational opportunities to students at Jefferson High School. "The key to changing the world with his father at CH 2 & A ssoci PCC will help students with vide internships and jo b shadow is that you must be w illing to ates and the D iversity Institute career mapping and tracking help, Academy. It expands on a Jefferson part coursework and build school cred ing for the Jefferson kids, along change your m ind,” he said. w ho has w orked in the field o f internships and other exposure For more inform ation, contact child developm ent and social to career and educational oppor nership that already exists with its, giving them added college with m entoring in a variety of tunities for Jefferson high School PCC and its Cascade Cam pus, exposure, career counseling, and careers and trades, sum m er jobs Harold C. W illiams T w o at 503- work. or e m a il Beginning this fall, the pilot students, with special em phasis across Killingsworth Street from tutoring, both during and after with other partners and business 4 9 0 -0 7 5 5 school hours. The PDC will pro exposure. haroldt wocha@ m sn.com . program will provide m entoring. on the school’s Young M en's the high school. MMMSW-A Dear Deanna! I broke up w ith my b oyfriend o v er som eth in g silly and now I regret my actions. I th o u g h t he w as ch e atin g on m e w ith my best friend but they w ere a c tu ally buying m e a gift. 1 said som e h o rrib le things to both o f them and th e y ’re not speaking to me. 1 w ant to get back w ith him but I think he is lo o k in g at my friend b ecause she seem s m ore m ature than me. W hat should I do if they start d atin g ? I know it’s my fault but it’s going to tear me apart. —M ade a M istake; A tlanta Dear Mistake: You o b v io u sly have trust is sues if you c a n ’t feel secure w ith your m ate or y o u r friends. Y our fo olish tongue has caused you to lose y o u r relatio n sh ip and your friend. T he only thing you can do is ap o lo g ize to both p arties and ask your boyfriend for an o th er chance. If he says no and goes w ith y o u r buddy, then you learned a v aluable les son and if th e y ’ll do this in your face, you d id n ’t need them an y way. Dear Deanna! I allowed m yself to gel pregnant because my boyfriend convinced me that we would be together and we were going to get married. Now I am alm ost ready to del i ver the baby and he has changed his mind. He m oved out o f my house and now h e’s not w orking and living with his mother. I am so Ask O Real People, Real Advice A n advice column known for its fearless approach to reality based subjects! Creole Jambalaya Dinner The M artin L uther King, Jr. Loaves and Fishes Center, 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is hosting its third an n u al A u th e n tic C r e o le Jam balaya Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to5 p.m. The event will include music and dance dem onstrations. Teletha Benjamin and Joan Smith, both o f whom have con nections to southern Louisiana, will be using a traditional Creole- style recip e passed d ow n in Teletha’s family. T heevenl raises money to help serve hot meals to in northeast Portland. sum ptuous feast to delight the “The daily menu at the Marlin ta ste b u d s!” L u th e r K ing, Jr. C e n te r has The menu includes authentic evolvgd to include a variety of C reole-style jam balaya (a non soul food entrees," said David seafood version is av ailable), Lomax, center manager. “The food along with bread, salad, beverage has received such good reviews and dessert.C ost is $10 for adults that we decided to make it avail and $7 for children. Tickets are able to the general public for one available from the center. M eals special night. We guarantee a are available for take-out. Restaurant Po’S hines; Cafe de la Soul, a n on-profit soul food cafe in the K enton n eighborhood o f north Portland, w ill be hosting a co m m unity craw fish feed and block party on Friday, A ug. 8th from 6 p .m . to 10p.m . W ith live m usic and art. sp o ken w ord, art ex h ib its, fam ily activ ities and food, the event hopes to be a unique co m m u n ity c e le b ra tio n to c re a te a Hosts Local Crawfish Feed stronger, safer and m ore united n eig h b o rh o o d . For more inform ation or to re serve your plate, you can call Po'Shinesat503-978-9000oremail poshinests’gm ail.com . 6th Annual AAHC /x \ HEALTH walk -Anika; O n-Line R eader AW Dear Anika: You lost your sen se w hen you decid ed to fall for the oldest trick in the book. T h ere is no w ay you s h o u ld ’ve b eco m e p re g n a n t w ith o u t a h u sb an d a n d a p la n . Y o u 're g etting ready to be stuck w ith a baby, a bill for 18 years and a stupid looking dead beat dad. You need to look at y o u r re so u rc e s, g et y o u r m oney and ed ucatio n to g eth er and grow up. W hen the baby is born, have a DN A test, get your child support and be ready to raise your child and keep it m oving. African American Health Coalition, Inc Please join Chip Shields, Oregon State Representative & Ken Coleman, former contestant on NBC’s Biggest Loser lor the 6th Ainnal AAHC health walk! A sk Deanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deanna! Email: askdeanna I @yahoo.coin or 264 S. LaCienega Blvd. Suite 128J upset and don ’ t know what to do. Beverly Hills. CA 90211. Website: How do I handle this situation? - www,askdeanna.com Saturday, Aug. 16th a t 9:00 AM in Dawson P ark (a t N. Vancouver & Stanton) 1.5 mile loop and 5K W alk! Music, food, & fun! $20 registration, children under 6 FREE (m ust be accom panied by an a d u lt)! Interested in forming a team? Discounts available! 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