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September 30. 2009
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A traffic lane reserved
for bicycles is filled to
capacity at the
approach the
Hawthorne Bridge in
southeast Portland.
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J ake T homas /
T he P o k ii . ano O bseky ek
Pastor Roy E. Clay Sr. & Co-Pastor Lottie M. Clay
Tuesday: Women & Men Meeting 7PM
Two Wheels on the Rise
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bike-friendly infrastructure. Its
received mentions in bike maga­
zin es, an d it sn a g g e d the
League of American Bicyclists
platinum-level designation, the
first major city to earn the dis­
tinction.
Portland’s reputation as a bi­
cycling haven has gotten to the
point where a tourism industry
has emerged around the activ­
ity. Pedal Bike Tours offers a
view o f the city from tw o-
w h eels. T odd R oll, they
com pany’s founder, said that
he has people come from all
over the country to ride bikes
in Portland. Some haven’t rid­
den a bike in 20 years.
“People want to ride bikes,’’
he said.
Earl Blumenauer, a Democrat
who represents east Portland in
the House of Representatives,
foun d ed the C o n g ressio n al
Bike Caucus and can be found
commuting to by bike Capitol
Hill when Congress is in ses­
sion.
However, Portland’s bicycle
use rate is pitiful compared to a
European city like Amsterdam,
where an estimated 30 percent
of residents commute to work.
Michelle Poyourow, an advo­
cate and educator with the Bi­
cycle Transportation Alliance,
said that the city's investments
in the 1990s have paid off, but
the city could be doing more.
She said that money for car-
oriented infrastructure makes
up the lion’s share of the city’s
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Senate Pick Spurs House Vacancy
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very similar to that used for a
Senate seat. Anyone interested
in a newly-vacated seat must
meet all regular eligibility re­
quirements and be affiliated with
the party of the legislator who
stepped down.
People who meet these re­
quirements must apply to the
party of the departing lawmaker.
The party will then submit three
to five nam es to the county
commission for a final vote af­
ter the Secretary o f State en­
sures they are eligible.
So far. Lew Frederick, a com­
m u nications co n su ltan t and
member o f the Oregon State
Board of Education; Eddie Lin­
coln, president of the faculty
union at Portland Community
College; and Collymore have
expressed interest.
Carter’s absence leaves only
one African American in the 90-
member Legislature.
L incoln told the Portland
Observer that he would make
education funding, economic
revitalization, and a fair tax sys­
tem his priorities if appointed
to the open seat.
“Education benefits all,” said
Lincoln, who points out that
businesses need an educated
workforce. He added that rais­
ing the corporate income tax is
long overdue, and would help
inject needed funds into public
schools that have had to lay off
staff due to budget shortfalls.
He also stressed the impor­
tance of small businesses to the
economy, and wants the state
to offer technical support to
such businesses.
Lincoln argued that his deep
roots in the district will make
him a responsive representa­
tive. He said that he has the
chops to be a legislator from
testify in g before legislative
panels regarding PCC funding,
and has negotiated with the
college on behalf of the faculty
for fair contracts.
Frederick has similar priori­
ties.
He wants to see best prac­
tices in education put in place,
and wants to ensure equity for
all students.
“We know what works, we’re
just not using it,” he said.
Frederick said that health
care is an important issue for
him personally, being weighed
down by medical bills from his
treatment for prostate cancer
two years ago. He argued that
the Legislature’s latest health
care refo rm “d id n ’t go far
enough” to contain costs. The
bill taxed hospitals and insur­
ers to expand insurance to chil­
dren and uninsured adults. It
also created an authority to help
streamline costs.
But Frederick argues that the
bill left out little things that can
have a huge impact on peoples’
lives, like dental and vision cov­
erage
F re d e ric k a lso w ants to
boost small businesses. He said
that smaller businesses often
d o n ’t get a shot at lucrative
government contracts because
of the clout of their larger and
b e tte r-e sta b lish e d c o u n te r­
parts. He also wants to see in­
dustrial m anufacturing busi­
i
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Northwest Voice for Christ Ministries
Presents a one o f a kind workshop!
“Addiction in the Church”
“For that which I do 1 allow not’’ (Romans 7:15-19)
Presenter: Bishop H. L. Hodge, Ph.D.
Pastor/Beha vioral Health Scientist
Come and Learn about the hidden crisis
o f m any that sit in church pews each Sunday.
Hidden topics
• Prescription Drug Abuse
• Alcohol Abuse
• Chemical Dependency
“God grant me the serenity to
accept the thing's I can not
change; to change the things
I can. and the wisdom to know
the difference."
nesses get started up in the dis­ the Senate seat, said at press
trict.
time he’s considering making a
Frederick, like Lincoln, has bid for the House seat.
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lived in the area for many years.
Shields said that he will work
10:30 A .M .-1:30P.M .
He points out that his breadth aggressively to acquaint him­
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journalist, public information represents as senator.
Cost: $20.00
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“I’m not taking anything for
Lunch will be available
Schools, and current member of granted,” said Shields.
the State Board of Education
will make him well-suited for
Salem.
Shields beat out a number of
local activists, business ow n­
ers, and former legislators for
the Senate seat, some of which
might throw their hats into the
ring to replace him in the House.
Bowman, a former legislator,
told the Portland Observer that
she has no interest in returning
to the House. She added that it
was odd that Collymore got two
votes from the county commis­
sion, considering she works for
a member of it.
“That was a little interest­
ing,” said Bowman, who got one
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Wheeler, who later changed it
to Shields when it became clear
she w asn't going to prevail.
Collymore explained that the
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tw o votes she got from the
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work and talent they’ve seen
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Harold Williams Two, who had
expressed interest in the Senate
post, didn’t respond to a request
for com m ent on w hether he
would seek the House seat.
Fred Stewart, a local busi­
nessman who also applied for
In Loving Memory of Aaron Bates
Many things can be said about Aaron Bates.
Known to friends and acquaintances as a
friendly, energetic, empathic and decisive man,
his compassionate nature would always shine
through, revealing his charm, warmth and con­
scientious demeanor. He was warmhearted,
gentle and organized in all the things he sought
to accomplish. Aaron was a mentor, a natural
te a c h e r ca p a b le o f seein g th in g s
clearly, leading others and bringing out
the best in all of those around him. He
generally had a focus on harmony and
peace.
His parents were Aaron Bill Bates Sr.
and Willie Mae Bates. When he was
young, A aron's friends and fam ily
found that “straightforward” and “honest” were
perfect words to describe him. Aaron grew up
with three siblings, two sisters and one brother.
Aaron was constantly involved in all sorts of
activities with his family.
Aaron attended Prescott Elementary and he
graduated from Fremont High School in 1966.
He did well in school and genuinely enjoyed
telling stories in a way that drew people to him.
Aaron loved running track and did well in
sports.
In 1969, while stationed with the armed forces
in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aaron's whole life
took a dramatic tum when he meet the love of
his life, Claudette Woods. Compassionate and
devoted, he was always generous with his time
and this meant that Claudette came first in
Aaron’s book. He was always caring and made
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Sunday Morning Services 11:30 AM
transportation bureau budget,
with less than one percent go­
ing to w ard s b ik e -o rie n te d
projects.
In Oregon, one percent o f in­
vestments from the Highway
Trust Fund goes toward bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure.
The most recent transportation
bill passed by the Legislature
allocated $300 million annually
towards transportation infra­
structure. Only $5.6 million went
toward bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure.
certain that he considered Claudette’s feelings.
By trusting his emotions, Aaron did his best to
make sure that both the marriage and home life
ran smoothly. This is just one more example of
how Aaron was truly a person of empathy. On
Aug. 11,2(K)9, Aaron and Claudette celebrated
the strength of their love by observing their
40th wedding anniversary.
Aaron’s quality of being a caring and
tolerant person who was very accept­
ing of others translated to being a good
father to his children. Aaron shared
th e se valu es w ith his d a u g h te rs,
Patress, Camille, Syreeta and Aaronette.
Aaron related well to children of all ages
and was able to connect to them on
their level. The children always loved him and
he was completely and totally devoted to them.
Aaron was an Army veteran. He volunteered
to serve in 1968. His fellow soldiers knew him
as being very resourceful and kind. Aaron dem­
onstrated personal initiative and valued these
same principles in those with whom he served.
Aaron passed peacefully of natural causes,
surrounded by his family on Sept. 5, 2009 in
Portland, He is survived by his wife and,
Claudette, his four daughters, Patress Bates-
Runsewe, Camille Mane Bates, Syreeta Yvonne
Bates, Aaronette Claudette-Connie Bates; 21
grandchildren, a sister. Rose Marie Thompson,
a brother. Leroy Davis and a host of relatives
and friends.
Aaron leaves behind him a legacy of life-long
friendships and cherished memories.
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