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photo by Christa McIntyre/The Portland Observer Pastor April Murchinson of Emmanuel Temple Church introduces Good in the Hood President Shawn Penney during a special ceremony at the north Portland church on Sunday to honor him for his bravery and leadership in response to the death threats made against the multicultural celebration last June. the country. An investigation into the letter Festival organizer is ongoing. On Sunday, Emmanuel Temple honored honored for Penney with a community recognition award. Pastor Murchinson introduced him, brave defiance Courageous describing Penney as an outstanding role model, an activist and a black leader in the by Christa McIntyre community. The Portland Observer He was also honored for his past work Shawn Penney did not let racial and in the community, helping disadvantaged violent threats stop him or his commu- children and people of all colors and races nity when the multicultural Good in the to further their education and get ahead in Hood Festival received death threats last Stand life. June. On Sunday, Penney, the president of “Mr. Penney will always fight for bring- the festival, was honored for his bravery for people and desire for unity overcame the non-profit organization’s offices next ing communities and family together,” and leadership in response to the hatred the threats, said Pastor April Murchinson door to King Elementary School, demand- Murchinson said. spewed. of Emmanuel Temple Church. ing a shutdown of the celebration. The Penny said the threats against Good in His church community in north Portland Penney has led Good in the Hood, the letter threatened Penney personally and the Hood, were “so senseless.” wanted him to know that his dignified ef- Pacific Northwest’s largest annual -multi promised “a bloodbath,” should the festi- “It brought tears to my eyes,” he recalled. forts to turn back the attacks and continue cultural festival, for the last 12 years. val go on. He and his family were given “But, I know how strong I am as a man and with the festival drew their respect and ap- On June 5, a letter with Ku Klux Klan an FBI security detail because the agency I’m not going to run or hide from anything. preciation. images and violent racist threats was believed the letter to be credible and had Continued on Page 4 In spite of a terrible situation, his love mailed to Good in the Hood via way of seen similar racist threats in other parts of Page 2 August 2, 2017

ifornia city has hosted an Olym- The pics, with the first in 1932 and Push Back on Brutality Week more recently in 1984. in Trump Tweets Transgender Ban Police say Review President Trump’s tweet last week Arizona Sheriff Found Guilty calling for the ban of transgender individuals in the military was met Trump had Former Marico- with significant backlash from pa County, Ariz. mayors, congressmen and army wrong message Sheriff Joe Arpaio generals. General Joseph Dun- was found guilty by Eric Tegethoff ford, who is also a joint chief of Monday in a racial Communities and police de- staff, indicated there will be no profiling case in- partments in Oregon and across change until the policy is official- volving patrols tar- the nation are responding to Pres- ly adopted, and “in the mean time, geting immigrants. ident Trump’s comments to police we will continue to treat all of our Arpaio, who once boasted he was on Friday that they shouldn’t be personnel with respect.” “too nice” with suspects. “America’s toughest sheriff,” fac- His comments come at a time es up to 6 months in jail when he Arrested for Deadly Fire when tensions are running high is sentenced Oct. 5. Ryan Thomas Monaco, 28, was between law enforcement and the Cut Back on Free Lunches arrested last week on charges of murder and arson in connection public. Sarah Armstrong, commu- A dozen Portland schools will end with a fire which killed 2 people nications director for the ACLU their free lunch for all students this at the Camp Manor apartments of Oregon, said that’s especially October, because the schools no at 9815 N.E. Glisan St. The vic- true for people of color who al- President Donald Trump encouraged police officers to be “rough” longer qualify for the program as tims have been identified as Jason ready are arrested and incarcerat- with people they arrest in a speech last week on dismantling a whole. Madison, Jefferson and Miller, 42, and Taher Alhaji, 24, a ed at higher rates. the criminal gang known as MS-13 that was made before law Roosevelt high schools will be Portland State University student She said Trump’s comments enforcement in Long Island, N.Y. affected. Students whose families from Saudi Arabia. could deepen mistrust between can show that they are low income communities and the police. dent is espousing.” Trump’s comments came or receive SNAP benefits will still Funding for Veteran Housing “Every community deserves Police departments across during a speech on dismantling qualify for reduced or free lunches. On Monday, the state of Oregon safe and effective policing, and the country have responded to the criminal gang known as MS- announced $17 million in funding that really has to be built on trust,” Trump’s comments, saying they 13 to law enforcement in Long Los Angeles to Host Olympics towards multifamily rental housing Armstrong said. “What the pres- won’t rough up suspects. On Sat- Island, N.Y. The International Olympics Com- for low income veterans who strug- ident’s doing by pitting officers urday, Portland Police tweeted Armstrong said the presi- mittee announced Monday that gle with financial or mental health against communities is really that officers “are expected to treat dent also is striking at one of Los Angeles will host the 2028 crises. The deadline to apply is Oct. scary, and the country is weary of everyone with respect, even if Summer Games. This marks the 20 at 4 p.m. For more information, the type of policing that the presi- they are a suspect.” Continued on Page 4 third time for the Southern Cal- visit oregon.gov/ohcs/.

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This page INSIDE Sponsored by: The in Week Review page 2 ‘Education has Value’ Retiring leader on increased access to early learning by Zachary Senn The Portland Observer One of the most influential edu- cators in Portland Public Schools, Dr. Harriet Adair, has entered re- tirement after a 47-year career in pages 6-7 which she successfully increased Opinion educational access for minority and disadvantaged communities, especially for critical early learning programs. Adair’s career encompassed nearly every level of educational work in the district. She started as a middle school teacher in 1970, and most recently served as the Assis- tant Superintendent in the Office of Early Learners, Schools and Stu- dent Supports. page 9 The Confederation of Oregon School Administrators recognized Adair with its President’s Award in Metro 2014, and a number of substantial policy shifts in education practic- Retiring school administrator Dr. Harriet Adair is credited with es across both the city and state increasing educational access for minority and disadvantaged can be traced to her dedication to communities during her 47-year career in Portland Public Schools. high-quality schooling for all Ore- gonians. eventually landed a position teach- of people with Master’s degrees,” Adair, who herself attended ing at Boise/Elliot Elementary Adair said. “Education was some- Portland Public Schools beginning School, however. When she grad- thing that I grew up valuing.” at the age of four, says that she per- uated from Madison High School, Throughout the course of her sonally knows the power of early Adair says that she was one of only career, Adair says that there a sev- learning programs. She says that five black students out of her entire eral achievements that she is most her mother attempted to enroll her graduating class. Adair then went proud to have played a role in. at the age of three, but the district on to earn her Bachelor’s degree at While she was the principal of wouldn’t accept a child that young. Portland State University, a Mas- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Both of Adair’s parents were ed- ter’s degrees from the University School, Adair says that she over- ucators who had earned Master’s of Oregon and a Doctorate from saw the implementation of the first degrees outside of the Northwest. Brigham Young University. ‘Dreamer,’ class in the state of Or- When her family first moved to Her own academic experiences egon. The ‘I Have a Dream,’ pro- Portland from San Antonio, how- instilled Adair with a passion for gram seeks to provide students in ever, Adair says that her mother furthering educational achieve- poverty-stricken schools with bet- wasn’t allowed to work in Portland ment for disenfranchised students. Public Schools due to her race. She “I come from five generations Continued on Page 4 Heat Wave Brings Safety Precautions The Portland area began to The Walnut Park Building, centers. To arrange a pickup, call heat up on Tuesday for a re- containing the Multicultural Se- 503-226-0700. cord-breaking heat wave that nior Center and other public of- Health Department officials wasn’t expected to ebb until later fices at 5325 NE Martin Luther recommend that everyone drinks Arts this weekend. 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Page 4 August 2, 2017 ‘Education has Value’ hind PPS, Kaiser Permanente and been surrounded by a network of Continued from Page 3 Concordia University’s 3 to PhD supportive individuals. ter educational outcomes. program. Adair, who was instru- “You have to always be innova- She adds that her leadership of mental in bringing the program to tive,” Adair said. “You have to go the district’s early learning initia- fruition, adds that it is rare to see outside of whatever box you think tives have helped large amounts this level of community collabora- you’re in, and reach outside to get of students attain their academic tion executed successfully. other resources.” goals. She says that PPS has made “It really does take a village to Adair says that she is grateful tremendous gains in terms of early raise a child,” Adair said, “and this for the opportunities that she has learning achievement since she as- is that saying put into action.” been presented with while working sumed her tenure. The program, which is being at PPS. “Over 47 years, I’m proud “If you give kids access to all hosted at the newly constructed of a whole series of things,” Adair kinds of wonderment in terms of Faubion School, will begin serv- said, adding that her legacy will be learning, they will grasp it readily ing northeast Portland students this continued at the district through the and easily,” Adair told the Portland coming school year. More than 80 mentorship role that she has been Observer. “But you have to provide percent of the 3 to PhD students able to fill. “There are some prin- them with the appropriate supports will be low-income. cipals that have done things in our to make that work.” Working as a woman of color system that I’ve been able to men- Adair also says that is excited to in PPS hasn’t always been easy, tor, and that’s something that I’m see the ongoing collaboration be- but Adair says she has consistently tremendously proud of as well.”

pel organist played softly in the background, the congregation Courageous Stand burst into excitement as Bishop Continued from Front threats. We will rise as one, until C.T. Wells presented him with the victory is won.” Neighbor 2 Neighbor award. It’s not the 1940s or the 1950s.” Penney also indicated that the Bishop Wells took his time to The congregation drowned out threats against himself and his tell Penney how much the com- Penney’s speech with clapping family have continued. Finishing munity recognizes and appreciates and praise. his speech, he thanked God, the his work and ended by saying: “We “As long as I am leading Good Emmanuel Temple congregation, present to you this appreciation for in the Hood, I am going to contin- Bishop C.T. and First Lady DeAn- your obedient service to the com- ue to bring families and commu- geloa Wells for the honor and the munity and specifically for main- nity together at all times,” he said. support given to his work and taining unity through the Good in “I’m saying today, we will not family. the Hood, a yearly celebration of back down for senseless acts or As the Emmanuel Temple gos- the family of man. I salute you.” Push Back Continued from Page 2

the founding tenets of the United States’ criminal justice system. “We can all agree that police offi- cers have a tough job, but the presi- dent took it too far when he encour- aged violence against any person who is picked up by the police,” she said. “’Innocent until proven guilty’ is one of the core freedoms that our country is founded on.” Defenders of the president’s comments say he was only joking. Eric Tegethoff is a reporter with Oregon News Service.

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Opinion articles do not necessarily represent the views of the Portland Observer. We welcome reader essays, photos and story ideas. Submit to [email protected]. Opinion Leaders of Faith in the Fight against HIV about HIV as a social justice is- to take positive action to end the create The Black Church & HIV 2018, our goal is to conduct 45 We need the sue. African Americans must ful- HIV epidemic, especially in our initiative to develop a nation- faith leader trainings in the 30 cit- ly acknowledge communities. al network of African-American ies most highly-impacted by HIV, Black Church the scope of Overall, about one in 20 Afri- faith leaders who will address the obtain proactive resolutions from by Dr. Marjorie Innocent this epidemic can-American men and one in 48 disproportionate impact of HIV on historically Black mainline de- Black Churches are more and recognize African-American women will be Black Americans. nominations and integrate HIV as than places of worship. They the hundreds diagnosed with HIV during their The NAACP is committed to a social justice issue into required are the vibrant hearts of the of thousands of lifetimes; and 44 percent of all helping enlist faith leaders from curricula in predominantly Afri- African-American commu- brothers and sis- new HIV infections are among Af- around the country to break the can-American theological semi- nity that bring the Gospel ters it has taken rican Americans. This crisis is not stigma surrounding this disease, naries. into our lives, inspire faith, from us. In fact, just about public and community engage in meaningful conversa- Thus far, we’ve reached more grace, love and mercy and foster a than 1,500 pastors. But we need deep commitment to service. hundreds more before we can For centuries, Black Churches The NAACP is committed to helping enlist faith have the kind of transformative and faith leaders have been at the impact necessary to save us from forefront of the struggle for civil leaders from around the country to break the stigma continued, but avoidable, devasta- rights, including voting rights and surrounding this disease, engage in meaningful tion and advance us closer to bet- the right to a quality education. ter health and true justice for our And we need the Black Church’s conversation and education with their congregants, community. leadership for another adversary: As someone whose faith is HIV. provide compassionate support and spiritual guidance central to her life, I ask our shep- Make no mistake: Our nation is herds-our faith leaders-in the Af- facing an epidemic that is ravag- to those living with HIV, and encourage Black Churches rican-American community to ing our community from coast to grasp this unique opportunity to coast. Today, HIV affects African to take action through a social justice lens. have a significant, positive impact Americans more than any other ra- in the fight against HIV. cial or ethnic group in the country. we account for more than half of health: It’s about social justice and tion and education with their con- We must break the silence about While we represent just 12 percent deaths attributed to HIV/AIDS ac- institutionalized racism. gregants, provide compassionate the dangers of HIV and the scope of the population, we account for cording to the Centers for Disease The numbers are deeply dis- support and spiritual guidance to of the epidemic, educate our com- 41 percent of people living with Control and Prevention. turbing but not surprising. Such is those living with HIV, and encour- munities about prevention and ad- HIV in the United States. This is Like many who grew up in the the scale of the epidemic that near- age Black Churches to take action vocacy and stop the growth of this truly unacceptable. Black Church, I look to my pastor ly all African Americans have a through a social justice lens. disease once and for all. With the As part of The Black Church for guidance in my faith and all friend, family member, colleague In 2013, we took an addition- commitment of our faith leaders, I & HIV: The Social Justice Imper- paths of life. It is vital that faith or acquaintance that is impacted al step to further the impact and believe this is a fight we can win. ative initiative, the NAACP asked leaders take the lead in this fight, by HIV. I am no exception. reach of our efforts by making a Dr. Marjorie Innocent serves as churches across the nation to committing to educate, engage That’s why in 2011 the NAACP Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) the Senior Director of Health Pro- preach from the pulpit this month and motivate their congregations partnered with Gilead Sciences to “Commitment to Action.” By grams at the NAACP. Private Prison of Cruelty, Greed and Indifference right to asylum as well as of all U.S. immigration detention support for the unholy union of nate the prisons altogether. Inflicting to protest excessively high facilities. two policies: the criminaliza- In California, for example, the bail, substandard food and Last year, the Obama admin- tion of anyone “without papers,” legislature last month approved a suffering medical care, and other istration ordered a phasing out including those seeking asylum budget measure preventing any abuses. Three detainees at of private federal prison facilities from terror elsewhere, and the af- privately run facilities from ex- for profit Adelanto have died since like Adelanto. Citing an Inspec- fixing of dollar signs to incarcer- panding the number of beds for by Andrew Moss March, one found hang- tor General’s report that faulted ated immigrant bodies. The more inmates involved in civil immi- If you take I-15 ing in his cell on March the prisons on issues of safety bodies that can be captured and gration proceedings, and it now about two hours 22, the other two suffering and security, and noting a de- held, the higher the proceeds for requires the state’s Department north from Los Angeles, heading from serious medical is- cline in federal inmates, Deputy prison companies and the higher of Justice to audit the facilities in into the high desert of San Ber- sues that, advocates say, had been Attorney General Sally Q. Yates the earnings for shareholders. order to ensure that they provide nardino County, you’ll reach a inadequately addressed at the fa- stated in a memo that the private As I read various commentar- proper food, medical care, and for-profit federal detention facility cility. prisons “compare poorly” to pub- ies on these developments, I was access to legal assistance. More called the Adelanto Immigration This year’s protest follows a lic facilities: “they simply do not struck by one comment in partic- fundamentally, a group called the and Customs Enforcement (ICE) previous hunger strike in 2015, provide the same level of correc- ular. Terry Dwyer, an analyst with Detention Watch Network, togeth- Processing Center. when 26 detainees protested pro- tional services, programs, and re- KDP Investment Advisors, was er with MoveOn.org, has begun a The center’s named for the longed imprisonment and exces- sources,” she said, and “they do quoted in the New York Times as petition drive calling for defund- neighboring town of Adelanto, sive bail while awaiting resolu- not save substantially on costs.” saying, “The deportation crack- ing the private prisons altogether. which means “advancement” or tion of their asylum cases. Earlier All this changed with Donald down is doing very good things So what is Adelanto? Until the “progress” in Spanish, and it’s that year, over two dozen mem- Trump’s inauguration as presi- for these companies. On a per- walls and criminalized borders not an inappropriate title for a bers of Congress wrote a letter to dent. The new Attorney Gener- sonal level, it leaves a sour taste fall away, it will remain a deep town founded a century ago by the Justice Department and ICE al, Jeff Sessions, reversed the in my mouth, but I guess business stain – a composite image of the inventor of the Hotpoint Elec- officials, citing numerous cases Obama administration’s initiative is business.” cruelty, greed, and indifference – tric Iron. But the name now car- of medical neglect and calling for to phase out the private facilities, Business is business. Inflict- that we will see if we’re willing ries a rather different set of asso- a halt to the facility’s expansion. and the stock prices of private ing suffering for profit may once to gaze squarely into the mirror ciations due to the ICE facility’s More recently, an immigrants’ ad- correction companies like the again be sanctioned as official of American self-identity. presence there. vocacy organization called CIV- GEO Group, which runs Adelan- policy, but the new regime has Andrew Moss, syndicated by This year, eight asylum seek- IC (Community Initiatives for to, and CoreCivic, went up sub- prompted resistance. Aside from PeaceVoice, is an emeritus pro- ers from Central American coun- Visiting Inmates in Confinement) stantially (about 80 percent for hunger strikes inside the walls fessor at the California State tries who had been “detained” issued a report asserting that Ad- GEO and 120 percent for Core- and activists’ sympathetic pro- Polytechnic University, Pomona, (imprisoned) at this facility went elanto had the third highest num- Civic since the election). tests outside, there have been where he taught in Nonviolence on hunger strike to affirm the ber of sexual assault complaints Once again there is official movements to restrict or elimi- Studies for 10 years. Page 8 August 2, 2017 Arts ENTERTAINMENT&

Dwayne The smooth jazz quartet “Fourplay’ will join a lineup of top names in contemporary jazz to highlight performances at Satur- Washington day’s first annual Vanport Jazz Festival, Saturday, Aug. 5, from noon to 9 p.m. at Portland Meadows in north Portland. Love, Your Family First Vanport Jazz Festival be transformed into a cultural re- were African-Americans from Saturday concert vival, welcoming nationally re- the south. It was the largest in- nowned artists and breathing new flux of black people in Oregon at Portland life into Portland jazz. You’ll hear history. Boney James, Fourplay, Jazz flut- The festival will run Saturday, Meadows ist Althea Rene Culbertson, Mike Aug. 5 from noon to 9 p.m. with The first annual Vanport Jazz Philips and Portland’s own Patrick doors opening at 10:30 a.m. There Festival will be held Saturday at Lamb. will be food and beverage garden Portland Meadows bringing in Vanport Jazz Festival organizer where you’ll be able to order food some of the top names in contem- James Taylor said it was because from 15 of Portland’s best food porary jazz while honoring the of Vanport that Portland has its carts along with featured Oregon city’s great jazz legacy and the jazz legacy and he wanted to con- wines, microbrews and spirits. history of Vanport, a city rooted tinue that legacy with the concert. General Admission is $75 with in Portland’s African American Vanport was built for workers festival seating making it pre- history. at the Kaiser Shipyards during ferred that you to bring a lawn Taking place on the actual World War II and it was the larg- chair and or blanket. site of the historic 1948 Vanport est public housing project in the Visit vanportjazzfestival.com Flood, Portland Meadows will nation. Many shipyard workers for more information. August 2, 2017 Page 9

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photo by Leonard Latin/The Portland Observer Cedric Burton (left) and Aaron Peterson welcome customers to their new restaurant, 42nd Avenue Fish and Chips, which recently opened at 5302 N.E. 42nd Ave. All Thumbs Up on 42nd Ave A move to Northeast Portland’s 42nd Avenue busi- along with Catfish, Tilapia, Cod and Halibut. ness district is turning out well for the operators of a Restaurant grows Peterson mastered his cornmeal fish recipes from black-owned restaurant that has found stability in a his mother who he gives full credit as the key to his neighborhood that is providing them with a growing success. and diverse customer base, a long term lease and good with new location The move to 42nd Avenue is also a return to a famil- food reviews. building in the future. iar neighborhood. Both Peterson and Burton are alumni 42nd Ave Fish and Chips Owner and Founder Aar- After 15 months of remodeling to meet city permits from John Adams High School which was located just on Peterson and business partner Cedric Burton were and codes, 42nd Avenue Fish and Chips was able to down the street from their new location. The business in business for a year at Northeast 14th and Alberta finally open. The change of locations has proven posi- partners have known each other for 40 years. when their property site was purchased for redevelop- tive, with more room for parking, and more customers. Peterson, who was born in Los Angeles, says own- ment by Kdamdukong Suh, the NFL star with the Mi- Peterson said traffic congestion is much less than the ing a restaurant is a blessing, especially when people ami Dolphins and former Grant High School football old location, making it easier to park, and he’s getting a love your food. As an entrepreneur for many years, standout. A 90 day eviction notice required them to diverse group of new customers, adding to the predom- his pursuit of the American Dream formerly includ- find a new location. inately African-American base they enjoyed in the past. ed starting his own grocery store, doing promotions, Peterson eventually found a site at 5302 N.E. 42nd He’s happy everyone can just come in have a seat operating a barbershop, a funeral home and starting a Ave., and signed a 5 year lease with a 5 year option and enjoy their meal. It also helps to have a 5-star rat- newspaper. to give the restaurant at least 10 years of stability and ing from Yelp, Yahoo and Facebook. The restaurant Burton was born in Selma, Ala., and previously maybe even more with the possibility of purchasing the specializes in preparing Basa, a really tasty Asian fish, worked for 30 years for Pendleton Woolen Mills. Page 10 August 2, 2017 Arts ENTERTAINMENT& BUSINESSGuide

Summer in the City Party -- Augustana Lutheran Church’s annual “Summer in the City” neighborhood party takes place on Sunday, Aug. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Northeast 15th and Knott. All are welcome to this free outdoor event, celebrating the diversity of our city with a barbeque, book sale, children’s games, and music provided by some of Seasonal Portland’s most notable jazz musicians. A Jazz/Gospel worship service begins at 6 p.m. Clean Up McCoy Park Summer Free for All -- You’re invited to enjoy a free concert featuring the world beat, Afro jazz and African contemporary Special! group Wamba, sponsored by New Columbia Partners, will be held Thursday, Aug. 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. at McCoy Park in the New E-Waste • Car Towing Columbia neighborhood of north Portland. ssence air esign Appliances • Debris Iranian Culture Festival -- The community is invited to enjoy live E H D Scrap Metal • Recycling music and dance performances, local and authentic Iranian food and deserts, traditional arts and crafts and more at the 18th annual Iranian 4710A NE ABLE ARM Reycling Festival on Saturday Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the South Park MLK Jr Blvd Blocks, downtown. Attendance is free, but canned food donations will Portland (503) 545-3160 be accepted to support the Oregon Food Bank. OR, 97211 Summer Reading and More -- Kids of all ages can sign up for the Multnomah County Library’s 2017 Summer Reading Program at any bfade67@ branch. Participants will also find engaging storytimes, crafts, class- gmail.com es and camps. Signing up for the program gives participants (or their parents) a gameboard to engage in literacy-building activities. As they Veterans Seniors Day: Monday/Tuesday complete levels, participants earn books, free passes, restaurant cou- pons and other prizes. State Farm R Pompeii Exhibit at OMSI -- Preserved bodies cast by volcanic debris in the erup- tion of Mt. Vesuvius and nearly 200 oth- er artifacts on loan from the unparalleled collection of the Naples National Archae- Michael E Harper ological Museum in Italy are part of the new OMSI exhibit, Pompeii: Agent The Exhibition. Now showing through Oct. 22. Norman Sylvester -- ‘Boogie Cat’ Norman Sylvester plays Wednes- Providing Insurance day, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. for the Aurora Colony Days celebration; Saturday, and Financial Services Aug. 5 at 1:15 p.m. for the Crawfish Festival in Tualatin; Wednesday, $5.00 TEES Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Bell-Michel Park for the Lewelling Neighbor- CLUBS hood Concert; Friday Aug. 11 at Vinyl Tap; and Saturday, Aug. 12 at FAMILY REUNIONS Home Office, Bloomingon, Illinois 61710 the Spare Room. SCHOOL CLUBS Life of an Iconic President -- One hundred years after his birth, John BUSINESSES We are located at: Fitzgerald Kennedy remains a subject of endless fascination for mil- SCREEN PRINTING 9713 S.W. Capitol, Portland, OR lions of Americans. The Oregon Historical Society’s current exhibition “High Hopes: The Journey of John F. Kennedy” explores Kennedy’s 503-762-6042 503-221-3050 • Fax 503-227-8757 early life, his road to the presidency, and the changes he effected during 971-570-8214 [email protected] his time in office. Runs through Nov. 12. Summer Concerts and Movies -- The city of Vancouver presents an- other summer of free concerts and movies. Noon concerts are held each Wednesday through Aug. 9 at Esther Short Park, and “Sunday Sounds” Advertise concerts take place each Sunday night through Aug. 13 at Columbia Tech Center Park. Friday night movies are held at various parks through Aug. 1. For a complete schedule, visit cityofvancouver.us/events. with diversity in History Hub -- Oregon Historical Society exhibit for young people explores the topic of diversity with interactive objects and pictures that The Portland Observer tell the stories of the people of Oregon, past and present. With puzzles, touch screen activities and board games, History Hub asks students to consider questions like “Who is an Oregonian?,” “How has discrimina- BUSINESS tion and segregation affected people who live in Oregon?,” and “How can you make Oregon a great place for everyone?” GUIDE Discount Tickets -- Low income families and individuals can purchase $5 tickets to classical musical performances in Portland as part of a Call 503-288-0033 unique program called Music for All. Participating organizations in- clude the Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Chamber Music Northwest, Portland Youth Philharmonic, Portland [email protected] Baroque Orchestra, Friends of Chamber Music, Portland Chamber Or- chestra, Portland Piano International, Portland Symphonic Choir, Cap- pella Romana and Portland Vocal Consort. August 2, 2017 Page 11

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State Farm R Most Successful Concert Season Oregon Symphony energized by growth Wide-ranging musical offer- ings and energized community engagement efforts have help set Cannon’s new records for the Oregon Sym- phony. The organization reports all- Rib Express time records set in virtually every category from its recently con- cluded season, including number 5410 NE 33rd Ave, of concerts, audience attendance, The Oregon Symphony performs an outdoor concert. The sympho- Portland, Or subscription revenue, single tick- ny’s just completed season set records for number of concerts, et sales, the number of sold-out attendance, revenue and ticket sales. concerts, percentage of first-time ple throughout the community: ensemble returned to Coffee Call to Order: ticket buyers, the amount raised The annual free Waterfront Creek Correctional Facility, where 503-288-3836 at the annual gala, total number Concert drew 15,000 attendees, the CCCF choir joined them in a of donors, total number of new and featured more than a dozen holiday performance for 235 in- donors, and the amount of overall performing ensembles, including mates and staff. Open (hours) contributions. BRAVO Youth Orchestras, Metro- “This has been an extraordi- Sun-Thurs: 11a-8p These high-water marks re- politan Youth Symphony, Portland nary season,” said Scott Showal- Fri-Sat: 11a- 9p sulted in the Oregon Symphony’s Youth Philharmonic, and Portland ter, Oregon Symphony president. eighth consecutive balanced bud- Taiko. The Oregon Symphony’s “We thank our community for its Cannon’s, tasty food and get, officials said. performance reached additional enthusiastic support, and recog- friendly neighborhood The symphony also expand- listeners worldwide via broadcast nize as well the exceptional mu- atmosphere. ed its education and community by All Classical Portland. sicianship of the orchestra, which engagement efforts, increasing The annual Gala included a free together have made it possible to the number of programs staged community concert for an audi- inspire audiences throughout the throughout the year by 4 percent ence of 2,500. region with an ever-expanding and reaching 19 percent more peo- The Oregon Symphony’s brass repertoire.” Page 12 August 2, 2017 Arts ENTERTAINMENT&

photo by Travis Nodurft Mont Chris Hubbard (from lef) Merideth Kay Clark, Susannah Mars and Don Kenneth Mason showcase the music of Irving Berlin in ‘The melody Lingers On,’ at the Osterman theater at Clackamas Community College. American Classics on Stage One of America’s most be- and Merideth Kaye Clark loved composers is celebrated with Mont Chris Hubbard, this month when the Clacka- Don Kenneth Mason, James mas Repertory Theatre cele- Dixon, Natalie Mallak, Cait- brates the music of Irving Ber- lin Brooke, Matthew Brown, lin with “The Melody Lingers Kevin Minkoff and Allesondra On” at the Osterman Theater Helwig rounding out the cast. on the Clackamas Communi- LaRhonda Steele, the 2016 ty College campus in Oregon Muddy Award-winner for best City. female vocalist presented by “We’ve assembled an in- the Cascade Blues Association, credibly talented cast,” said and Lauren Steele will alter- Director David Smith-English. nate performances. “We sought out the area’s most “The Melody Lingers On,” powerful voices and are eager opens Thursday, Aug. 3 with for audiences to hear them. shows Thursday-Saturday at Many of the songs we’ll per- 7:30 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. Sun- form are American classics, day matinees through Aug. 27. songs we’ve grown up with.” Tickets may be purchased at Performances feature vocal ClackamasRep.org or by call- powerhouses Susannah Mars ing 503-594-6047. 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Telephone: Call 503-288-0033 Address: Obituary [email protected] or email [email protected] Celebration of Life Chuck Hinton Charles Edward Hinton (Chuck), a long time Portland resident and entrepreneur, died July 16, 2017. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. on Oct. 19, 1930, to the union of Arvie and Katie Hinton. He was baptized as a child as DJ Papa Chuck, where he and attended Bible College provided all types of music for one year at the Thomaston at many functions in various Institute in Alabama. In 1947, venues in the greater Portland at the age of 17, he joined the Metro Area for several years. U.S. Navy. In 1952, he met He was the founding mem- and married the love of the ber of the African American life, Carolyn Frances Penix. Men’s Club (AAMC), retiring To their union three girls were as treasurer of the group in born, Sandara LaGail, Janice 2013. One of his favorite pas- Marie and Barbara Jean. times was attending horse and The Hinton family moved dog racing events, especially to Portland after his military the horse track, either in person retirement where he embarked or watching on television. upon new careers, beginning He is survived by his loving with Ford Industries/Code wife of 65 years, three daugh- –A-Phone for 15 years; and as ters, five grandchildren, 23 owner and chef of Chuck Hin- great-grandchildren, and two ton’s Rib Express for over 10 great, great grandchildren. years. He was also well-known May he rest in peace. Page 14 August 2, 2017 Classified/Bids ASSOCIATE EDITOR – PART TIME Alternative Shelter and The Oregon State Bar is looking Housing Engagement for someone to edit, write, Program Specialists – copyedit & assist with planning for the OSB Bulletin & other Limited Term publications. SALARY: $5144.00 to $6857.00 Please visit http://www.osbar. 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Portlanders United Against Hate Coalition Program Hashish oil is concentrated marijuana, and with Portland Fire and Rescue, Portland Po- Metro is an Affirmative Action / its production can be a fire risk because it’s lice, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Equal Opportunity Employer Specialist – Limited Term prepared using butane. Firearms and Explosives and Oregon State SALARY: $5144.00 to $6857.00 Authorities earlier reported that a damaged Police. MONTHLY natural gas line was one of the factors that Authorities said Matthew McCrann, 42, CLOSING DATE: 08/21/17 made fighting the July 24 fire difficult, and the owner of the home at 6214 N. 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Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email [email protected] August 2, 2017 Page 15 Alpenrose Hosts World Championship The best young athletes from ons. who we are; as a locally owned around the world will gather at The 31-game series is held company and members of the Alpenrose Dairy Stadium in Aug. 9-16 with teams from four community. Promoting healthy southwest Portland next week visiting countries and six teams choices is part of the Alpenrose in the pursuit of becoming Little representing U.S. regions. This brand and we are happy to sup- League Softball World Champi- is the 24th consecutive year that port these young athletes.” Alpenrose has hosted the tourna- Admission to the week-long Alpenrose Dairy in southwest ment. event is free. For more informa- Portland will host young “We are proud to keep that tion and complete series sched- athletes from around the tradition going today,” said ule, visit llsws.org/. Alpenrose world next week for the Carl Cadonau Jr., president of Dairy is located at 6149 S.W Little League Softball World Alpenrose Dairy. “It’s part of Shattuck Rd. Championship.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 MTV Debuted In 1981 Congress enacts first Columbus Set Sail, Coast Guard Day National Mustard Day American Family Day Respect for Parents’ income tax in 1861 1492 Barack Obama born, Neil Armstrong born in Alfred Lord Tennyson Day First Lincoln Penny National Watermelon 1961 (44th President) Ohio in 1930 born, 1809 Sport’s Day Issued In 1909 Day Wiggle Your Toes Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Australia Picnic Day Dollar Day, US dollar National Rice Pudding Herbert Hoover Born, Play in the Sand Day IBM PC, 1981 Left-Hander’s Day Betsy Byars born, was created in 1786 Day 1874, West Branch, Last total solar eclipse Middle Children’s Day National Filet Mignon 1928 Thomas Edison patent Smokey Bear’s Iowa. of the millennium Hawaii Annexed to the Day Sea Serpent Day for the mimeograph Birthday (1944) S’Mores Day (1999) U.S. (1898) Fall of Aztecs, 1512 machine, 1876

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Japan Surrendered in National Relaxation National Tell a Joke Myra Cohn Livingston Louis Fatio born, 1904 Homeless Animals National Radio Day World War II, 1945 Day Day born, 1926 Bad Poetry Day Day Mosquito Day Transcontinental Roller Coaster Day, Davy Crockett Born in Wizard of Oz National Aviation Day Vitus Bering discov- Railroad completed, Roller coaster pat- Tennessee in 1786 Premiered, 1939 Potato Day ered Alaska in 1741 1869 ented in 1898

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 First Lincoln-Douglas Be An Angel Day First Photo of Earth International Strange Kiss and Make Up Women’s Equality Debate, 1858. Ann Franklin’s Birth- From the Moon, 1966 Music Day Day Day day (1762) 1st female First National Women’s National Waffle Day National Park Service Mother Teresa Born, newspaper editor Rights Conv., 1850 Mount Vesuvius Erupt- Established 1916 1910 ed, 79 A.D.

28 29 30 31 Dream Day, Martin First Scout Camp Thurgood Marshall National Trail Mix Day Luther King Jr. gave Opened, 1934 took a seat on the Educator Maria the ‘I Have a Dream’ Michael Jackson Born, Supreme Court, 1967 Montessori’s Birthday, speech in 1963 1958 1870 Page 16 August 2, 2017