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TO THE EDITOR entire block of 3rd Avenue was closed to vehicle traffic between Jackson and Van Buren. Three stages of music provided the brunt of the entertainment. The WCS would like to thank the musicians who contributed their time and energy to rock the day away. These folks include: DJ Charles Thump, Ovulators, Los Mex Pistols Del Norte, DJ Shawn Kahl, UltraTerrestrial, DJ Matt Belway, Dan Jones & The Squids, Conjugal Visitors, Samba Ja, Emerald City Roller Girls, Rhythm Pimps, Baitball, Mood Area 52, Ninth Moon Black, Badminton, Eno Pancakes, Jesse Meade, Sam Hahn, DJ Dimon and The Unoriginal Satans. We want to give a huge applause to Bruce and Nate. You two truly brought the noise. Last but not least, let’s not forget Kinneys’ Rig. The kidzone was available to those with young ones and offered face painting, art projects, film presentations, puppets and magicians. Popcorn, lemonade and water were available. This was truly a show for all ages and people. Kitty Piercy was seen at the main stage enjoying herself. We thank you for coming, Kitty. Throughout the afternoon, near the 2nd stage, a raffle was held. Many contributed to the raffle. We would like to offer special thanks to Ninkasi Brewing, Sam Bonds Garage, The Laughing Planet, www.akha.org, The World Cafe, Territorial Vineyard, The Whiteaker Station, Pabst Blue Ribbon, The Wandering Goat, Epic Designs, The Glass Menagerie, Revolution Cycles, Red Barn and the Red Apple. Also, we’d like to thank The Emerald City Roller Girls, Azure Ocean, Ali’s Kabob and Brendan and Anne Marie for making the carnitas. The block party was a glittering success. This was made possible by the concerted efforts of many. All those who showed up with their smiling faces and warm energies marked the day with a special air. It is but one example of how great it is when we come together as a community. We have seen the Whiteaker neighbor- hood come together in many ways over the last several years. Whether we are having block parties or rallies for peace and justice, it takes the community standing together to make it work. This is a forward progression that we must help continue. We in Eugene have an embarrassment of riches. Let us take the Whiteaker Neighborhood, for example. Within a four block radius of the block party’s epicenter is everything one needs: natural food stores, restaurants, pubs, a biodiesel fueling facility, convenience stores, community gardens and more. These are positive forces that must be supported. We, the Whiteaker Cocktail Society, look forward to being more involved with the community in the future. As a group of like- minded individuals, our goals are oriented toward the betterment of our community and ourselves. Please keep your ear to the ground, for the revolution will not be tele- vised. Michael Board for the WCS Alison Shiboski Custom Work 343-4972 BEST OF EUGENE Eugene Weekly ’ s Showing at: ballot.eugeneweekly.com SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 9
