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V e n d o rs Page 6 Street Roots • Nov. 11-17, 2016 H o m e tim e Street Roots' Cole b y H e a th C le a v e la n d Merkel honored It could be a long time Or it could be a bit For now, I have no home You’d think I’d give a shit with Skidmore Prize I do sleep with the stars On some nights I see Mars Others they wake me to Venus On those days, I’m a knave Brave, but not very serious 01’ Burnside is the bride who Should have been my girl for years Crossing her is like we knew Little of when to shed tears Some of us say they’re here to stay Me, I’m not nearly as certain I do believe this is my way Give the life of roamin’ curtains Answers to Page 15 Puzzles ole Merkel, Street Roots’ vendor program director, stands with Bill Dickey, owner of Morel Ink, who presented Merkel with the 2016 Skidmore Prize. Merkel was one of five, recipients of the prize given to people ages 35 and younger committed to improving their community by working in the nonprofit sector. Cole was honored for his work helping C people experiencing homelessness and poverty. “Working with people experiencing homelessness and severe poverty can be traumatizing, and I am so grateful I get to work with such a supportive staff,” Cole said. “But ultimately, this award goes out to the 150 men and women who sell Street Roots every single day. I am honored to be your supervisor, your mentor and your friend.” The Skidmore Prize program is a community involvement initiative .¿sponsored b y W illam ette fs 3 s S 3 a 0 À V IN 1 1 3 S' V H d Ú V Ò H IN n A 0 H □ 0 3 □ S 13 T V a 1 9 9 Z I 8 8 I L 9 Z 6 L 8 P L P 9 8 9 9 8 8 6 L Z 6 9 8 9 L P 9 6 8 9 8 I Z 6 Ir Z P 8 6 L 8 8 9 Z P 6 8 9 9 I 6 Z 8 Z 9 i P P 8 L 9 8 I 8 Z 9 P 6 L L 8 9 9 Week. Morel Ink Sponsored Colé’s award. More information on the winners of the Skidmore Prize and how to contribute to nonprofits in the community, including Street Roots, is in the 2016 GivelGuide, giveguide.org. o CENTRAL CITY Holistic * Self-Empowerment Physical & Emotional Well-Being Curiosity • Engagement «Choice COFFEE JOiirtieeff. jOopomt Sourcing & roasting craft coffee to benefit programs at Central City Concern. IN STORES New Seasons Market, Whole Foods, Food Front Cooperative Grocery, Green Zebra, Chuck's Produce and Will Leather Goods. AT YOUR OFFICE Interested in serving Central City Coffee at your office? Get in touch with us and we can helj> you make that happen. 503.226.7387 ON OUR WEBSITE Buy Central City Coffee online and have it shipped directly to you or a friend, "Nothing happens until something moves Intentergy (888) 391-5059 SE Portland Office Follow our Facebook page for updates and specials. centralcitycoffee.org facetxjok.com/CentralQtyCoffee coffee@ccconcern.org conscious-intent@outlook.com Veterans/M ilitary/EM S personnel Siiding scale {first session, free)
