Page 2 January 5, 2000 Focus The 40th Annual Portland Focus A S U P P L E M E N T Boat Show sets sail O F ^ n rtla n h (©bserüer Editor in Chief, Publisher Charles H. Washington Editor Larry J . Jackson, Sr. Copy Editor Joy Ramos Director o f Advertising Tony Washington Business Manager Gary Ann Taylor Creative Director Shawn Strahan 4747 NE Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 503-288-0033 Fax 503-288-0015 CÛfÜTRlBVIfclLîilûRÏ The Portland Boat Show, one o f the largest in the country, allows boat buyers and boating enthusiasts to find hundreds of boat makes and models. There are more boats and exciting features; including a Viking ship and an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV), expanded seminars and accessories. Visit the Portland Boat Show this January 8 through 16, 2000 at the Portland Expo Center. The Portland Boat Show has been the leader in the marine trade show industry for 40 years, attracting tens of thousands of boating enthusiasts from across the Nothwest and beyond. The show offers a wide range o f boats for every type of aficionado - from fishing to sportboats, ski-boats to personal watercrafts and yachts. Sailboaters feel right at home with dozens o f sailboats (up to 40 feet) and plenty o f expert advice. See the one-of-a-kind Araminta, Legendary Yachts latest ketch entry. For the first time in history, the United States Marine Corp, brings the highly prized Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) to the show. The Portland Boat Show is now able to bring this to the public after working for over a year with the Pentagon and the United States Marine Corp. The United States Marine Corp, uses this high tech military vehicle to fight on land and water. A contingent of the United States Marines will be available during the show to answer questions and greet on-lookers. Scuba divers and adventurers have a reason to visit the show. The W orld’s Largest Mobile Aquarium! Scuba demonstrations occur in a giant 50 foot tank that holds 12,000 gallons of water. The tank is filled with fish so the diving experience has a realistic feel. Diving seminars occur every couple o f hours during the show. Ever want to cruise a lake in total luxury? Waterway Houseboat Builders brings the MIRAGE 54 to the Portland Boat Show .Noamenityisbeing spared within the $400,000 houseboat. These multi-deck, multi-bedroom house boats are the best has to offer. Hot tubs, stereo systems, designer home décor, large (Please see ‘Boat Show’ on page 4) In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday A SUNDAY GOSPEL BRUNCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 2PM PERFORMANCE AND DRUNCH Join us fo r th e glorious sounds o f MARILYN KELLER A N D THE DISCIPLES IN SO N G A dults $13 • Children$3 Reservations Required 5736 NE 33rd • Portland, Oregon • (503) 249-3983 www.mcmenamins.com e-mail: news@ portlandobserver.com Seaside Motel 6 #4062 D eadlines for subm itted material: Articles: Friday by 5 p . m . Ads: Monday by Noon Focus welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs can be returned if accompanied by a self- addressed stamped envelope. All created display ads become the sole property of the newspaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage without the written consent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased the composition of the ad. 1999 The Portland Observer John Wolf Owner 2369 S. Holladay Drive Seaside, OR 97138 Office: 503-738-6269 Fax: 503-738-4276 For Reservations Call 1-800-4-MOTEL-6 A Licensee o f Mote! 6 Operating L.P.