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Page 12 January 27, 2021 Driver Rampage Kills Covering Up Misdeeds Harder to Trust the Police C ontinued froM P age 2 C ontinued froM P age 9 C ontinued froM P age 9 the driver’s actions did show intent to hit and injure people. The driver’s name and charges will be released when he is released from hospital care and booked into jail, officials said. According to Portland Police Bureau spokesperson Derek Carmon, police received a call shortly after 1 p.m. that a driver had hit a pedestrian. Additional calls then came from people saying a person driving the same suspect vehicle, a Honda Element, was striking other people and vehicles, he said. Larry Wolfe told re- porters that he had an appointment to meet the person who was killed, a woman in her 70s. He said he saw her get hit by the car and scream, and was walking toward her when the car came back, hit her again, did a U-turn and dragged her along the pavement. harm and public censure to share their truths; those who worked for free; those harmed by his depraved sense of entitlement, those Black women - like me - who stood tall and unbowed before his spiteful misogyny and vicious disre- spect, then I might listen to his words. When he stops turning everything toward himself, then he might be able to really appre- ciate those of us who put him out and pledged to let accountability, integrity and transparen- cy come in. Only then might he correctly compliment and honestly congratulate us. Sharon Gary-Smith, President Portland NAACP 1120-B branch lice after making a U-turn by the White House. Where was their re- straint, then? Yet hundreds or thousands of rioters were able to enter the U.S. Capitol chanting “this is our house,” compromising the safety and security of lawmakers and the American people. Many have still not been brought to justice. How are Black Americans sup- posed to support this system of policing? As James Baldwin said, “We can disagree and still love each other — unless our disagree- ment is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” After this national disgrace, we must examine if the institution built to “protect” the people truly protects the interests of all people — and if not, reallocate its funds accordingly. Tracey L. Rogers is an entre- preneur and activist living in Phil- adelphia. Distributed by Other- Words.org. Vaccine Timelines Change C ontinued froM P age 3 The Oregon Health Authority said that there are approximately 105,000 teachers and other K-12 school staff and 47,000 early learning and childcare staff who are eligible for a vaccine starting this week. Health officials predict that by the end of the first week of May, nearly 80% of seniors will be vac- cinated. “We have been navigating this pandemic for almost a year,” Brown said. “I am asking seniors to hold tight and to stay safe for just a few more weeks.” Street Response Begins Mission C ontinued froM P age 8 sioner, thanked Chief Boone and Fire & Rescue members, saying they enthusiastically stepped forward to make the Street Re- sponse Team a reality. She also thanked Mayor Wheeler for his support and collaboration. “This project is a marathon, not a sprint, and I thank every- one for their patience while we build something from the ground up. I’m excited to see what we will discover during this pilot program that will inform how we make this the best program we can for the whole city,” she said. Officials said during the pilot period, community members in Lents may request Street Re- sponse, but 911 dispatchers have a list of questions they will ask to determine which responder is most appropriate to send: Police, Fire, Portland Street Response, or AMR ambulance service. If the call fits the criteria for Port- land Street Response to respond, dispatchers will alert the team and send them to the call. “We’re excited to start training to get our team on the ground and start responding to calls, said Program Manager Robyn Burek. “This project is a collaborative effort between many bureaus and agencies; this pilot is our opportunity to learn and finesse the program so it can serve constituents effec- tively when we roll it out to the rest of the city.” Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R