Page 6— The Portland Observer - December 19, 1990
Broadway Hairweavers
Designers
and
Unity of Love Beauty Salon
present
2nd Annual
WANT TO BUY
YOUR OWN HOME?
M OVE SIX
SPACES FORWARD.
(It’ll take ¡ust a few minutes
to see if you can afford a HUD home!)
If you’ve worked for two
year* for the some employer
(or in the same occupation) ond
you, hove o good credit record,
move ahead 1 space
D ecem ber 25th, 1990
9:00 p.m . - Until
Royal Esquire (Annex)
Donation $5.00
START
Stop here ond compute your Ad|usted
Income That's your totol gross
monthly income, less federal withhold­
ing taxes Write your answer here ond
move on
6 ■ Wnte the smoller omount of
either space 3 or space 5 here. As a
general rule, that’s the maximum
amount you con afford for a
monthly house payment (including
property taxes).
YOU DID IT!
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home for you. Your next move
is to coll your real estate
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Low monthly paymonlB
ond 3% down!
Tickets:
Broadway Hairweavers
5852 N.E. 42nd
281-9495
Multiply your Ad|usted Income (from
space 2) by 0 38, then subtract $150 and
wnte the answer here Then move on to
the next space
Unity of Love
6760 N.E. MLK Blvd.
283-5440
Add up oil your monthly debts (cor,
loon, c e d it purchose, credit cord,
child support ond alimony payments
you owe every month) ond then
odd $150 Fill in the total here
and go to space 5.
Lonnie Jenkins
Hattie Porter
Flenard Grisby
Carolyn Stoudamire
Karol Davidson
Most of our HUD homes
are approved for FHA
Mortgage Insurance, which
mokes them more oftord-
oble than ever. Plus, HUD'S
bid process it eosy.
For listings of HUD homes
available now, look for our
big real estate classified od
in every Sunday Oregonian.
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AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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space 2| by 0 53, subtract
the amount on space 4,
ond wnte the result here
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black businesses are
very important to the
black community.
“They’re real important
to the neighborhood.
We try not to give
credit but with a small
business we have to
make some exceptions
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BY CYNTHIA BROWN
f you have a craving for barbecue ribs, Cason’s Fine
Meats at 7406 N. Vancouver is the place to call.
Ribs arc their specialty, e i t h e r g o or as part of
their catering service. They also offer other spe-
c ialty meats including home-made pork rinds, “ chit-
tlin’s” Louisiana catfish, Buffalo fish,Pacific whiting, home­
made sausage, hog head cheese, lamb, as well as the usual
cuts of pork, beef and chicken.
When Theotus Cason decided to go into business for
himself six years ago, he bought the former Neighborhood
Bill's Market. The transition was a natural one for him since
he had started his working career there at age 8, stacking
bottles before and after school, and was considered part of the
family. Two years after graduating from Washington High
School in 1973 (where he wrestled, played football, and
managed the basketball team), Cason decided to capitalize on
his yeasrs of working in grocery stores and meat counters. He
entered the State of Oregon Apprenticeship program and
completed his certification as a Journeyman Meatcutter in
two years rather than the usual four-he received two years
worth of credit for his prior life experience. ‘‘I had a lot of
experience and I though 1 might as well go for it rather than
waste lime and see how far it could take me, he said.
His biggest challenge over the years has been finding the
best location. He’s moved the business three limes in the last
five yars.but thinks the present location at 7406 N. Vancouver
is the b est
Cason feels rewarded by the challenges of small business
ownership. ‘ * I don ’l mind being my own boss. 1 can determine
my own destiny; you can go farther, he commented. I ve
been self-employed for so long, I couldn’t work for someone
else again.”
For part of his success, Cason credits the uniqueness of
his business. ” Wc arc one of the only black meat markets in
the state. We can offer specially items, personal service, and
we offer a good product. Our meat isn’t pre-packaged and
people can pick out the piece they want. Also, we re open
seven days a week. No other market that oilers non-packagcd
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meat is open every day.”
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He also feels his ability to work hard for long hours has
contributed to his success. “ I’m a workaholic. I have to be.
You have to stay focused, meet your goals and pay your bills.
1 work 12 hours a day, sometimes 14 or 16,” he stated. He
learned how to work long hours from his father. “ It’s the way
Dad raised us. He was a workaholic. He showed us how to
work,” Cason recalled. “ Dad always wanted to be self-
employed but didn’t make it until after he retired. He started
a vegetable garden and roto-tilling service.”
Cason has lived in Portland all of his life and feels it has
a lot to offer. “ It’s a nice place to live and raise a family. It’s
a good city for business. There are a lot of opportunities if you
have the skills.”
Cason believes black businesses are very important to
the black community. “ They’re real important to the neigh­
borhood. We try not to give credit but with a small business
we have to make some exceptions. A lot of people live pay-
check to paycheck. You have to learn to take chances. Il’s
about working together and it wouldn’t happen in a white
market,’ ’ he said. “ When you’re in touch with God you learn
to give and bend a little. W e’re blessed just to be in busi­
ness.”
Besides offering a variety of fresh meats, fish and poul­
try to walk-in shoppers, Cason’s caters parties and company
picnics. Satisfied customers include Paragon Cable, Gresham
Dodge and the annual Tap Dance Festival.
Cason’s wife Gloria is employed part-time at the market
and they have a full time partner, Joe Smith and two other
part-time students complete the roster. Theotus and Gloria
have one son Theotus Cason, Jr. (age 10), a student at
Applegate Elementary.
Cason also supports community projects. He’s a regular
sponsor of Pop Warner Little League Football at Jefferson
High School and the Peninsula Little League baseball team.
Cason’s Fine Meats is a full service meatmarket and
caterer specializing in barbecue ribs and other special order
meats and fish. They also sell side of beef at $ 1.69 per pound,
cut and wrapped and have a rental walk-in freezer on the
premises. They also offer specialty meats and fish. They are
located at 7406 N. Vancouver and the telephone number is
285-4750.
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