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Page 2 December 16, 2015 Established 1970 USPS 959 680 4747 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211 The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs should be clearly labeled and will be re- turned if accompanied by a self addressed envelope. All created design display ads become the sole property of the newspaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage without the written consent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased the composition of such ad. © 2008 THE PORTLAND OBSERVER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PER- MISSION IS PROHIBITED. The Portland Observer--Oregon’s Oldest Multicultural Publication--is a member of the National Newspaper Association--Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association Mark Washington, Sr. e ditor : Michael Leighton P ublisher : e xecutive d irector : Rakeem Washington A dvertising M AnAger : Leonard Latin Office Manager/Classifieds: Lucinda Baldwin c reAtive d irector : Paul Neufeldt r ePorter /P hotogrAPher : Olivia Olivia Jewish Teacher Sues College A Portland teacher says Warner Pacific College discrimi- nated against him by refusing to hire him because he’s Jewish. In a lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, Noel M. King says he applied for an adjunct professor of psychology position at the small private Christian college in April 2014. On his application, he indicated his “Hebrew faith.” Input on Police Cameras Wanted The Portland Police Bureau will host a community forum to discuss body-worn camera policy development and implemen- tation on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Portland Com- munity College Cascade Campus Auditorium, 735 N. Killing- sworth St. The Oregon legislature has adopted a new law on police body- Madison, Jefferson Threats Extra Portland police officers were at Madi- son and Jefferson High Schools Monday after an anonymous person called several students, saying they are going to bring a weapon to both schools. Letters warning of the threat went home to families with both schools. Lewis & Clark Probe Ends The Portland Police Bureau said Tuesday that it has suspended an investigation of a potential hate crime at Lewis & Clark College. Detectives say they have exhaust- ed leads from a case of threatening racist messages left on Yik Yak, an anonymous message board, and have no suspects in the case of a young black man who was subse- quently attacked Nov. 21 on campus. Gun Violence March CALL 503-288-0033 FAX 503-288-0015 news@portlandobserver.com ads@portlandobserver.com subscription@portlandobserver.com Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer , PO Box 3137 , Portland, OR 97208 After a four month interview process, the hiring committee recommended King be hired at the southeast Portland school. But King says Warner’s president directed officials to reject him, stating the college should only hire “Christ followers.” King seeks damages of $268,000. In a statement, Warner Pacific said it “prefers that its leaders and instructors actively practice the Christian faith.” In the wake of mass shootings in Oregon and across America, a group of grieving family members who have lost loved ones due to gun violence marched on Sunday in north Portland’s Peninsula Park. The rally was led by the Oregon chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in Ameri- ca and drew the participation of Gov. Kate Brown and Mayor Charlie Hales. worn cameras and the Police Bureau is in the process of building policies for the program and wants the community to be part of the process by giving feedback and input. For those who cannot attend the meeting but have comments, submissions can be made by visiting portlandoregon.gov/police/ article/521411. The in Week Review Train Erupts in Flames Portland firefighters responded Sunday morning to a volatile crash and fire in in- dustrial northwest Portland when at least 6 rail tanker cars caught fire when a semi- truck carrying flammable fuel crashed on Highway 30 near the St. Johns Bridge, kill- ing the driver. The rail cars contained hot asphalt but did not leak in the inferno. Sportsperson of the Year Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year — the first female athlete honored on her own by the magazine in more than 30 years. Williams went 53-3 during 2015 with five titles, including at the Aus- tralian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. Mayors Address Housing Mayors from Portland and four other West Coast cities signed a joint statement to ad- dress homelessness and housing insecurity after a conference in Portland on Thursday. The action seeks support to increase fund- ing for affordable housing development, increase federal rental assistance for home- less families, and improve access to critical supportive services. Fatal Hit & Run A bicyclist was hit and killed Saturday night when he was struck on Northeast Lombard Street below the 42nd Avenue overpass where the bike lane ends. The driver, Kenneth Britt Smith, was arrested for hit and run and driving under the influ- ence of marijuana. Bicycle advocates say safety improvements to the roadway are needed. Postal Worker Arrested A Gresham postal worker who had been on the job for over 26 years was arrested last week for stealing mail that contained retail store coupons worth cash. Kathleen Bent- ing, 62, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on three counts of identity theft and five counts of mail theft, all felonies.