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Page 6 A p ril 5, 2000 3H|e Xfortltutit ffiberruer Focus On Stage Africa AIDS Response STOP! GET HELP! centered on scientific discoveries that have led to the development of powerful drug combinations and the rescue in the developed world, will ironically find itself hosted in a nation deprived of these advances. Portland, Oregon will be represented at the International Conference by several health care providers and community members. Sensing an opportunity to do more while there, Maria Kosmetatos, a local HIV nurse practitioner, decided to seek out volunteer opportunities in Zim babwe. FREE COUNSELING! SAVE MONEY! BUY A HOME OR INVEST! Oregon • Washington • Africa A-ZEBRA Realty Inc. 5 0 3 -2 8 1 -9 9 0 0 317 NE Killingsworth St. Portland, Oregon F 3 6 0 -6 9 0 -0 2 8 1 (Please see ‘Aids’ page 8) •» ». 4225 NE St. James Rd. Vancouver, Washington V George Hendrix, Broker We Represent Buyers Balafonatics have been popping up all over fo r almost 20 years! Members have studied with master musicians in Africa, Latin America and the U.S. The Balafon Marimba Ensemble will be petforming along with the NW Afrikan A merican Ballet. Master drummer Obbo Addy and his jazz-fusion group. Kukrudu in the AFRICA AIDS RESPONSE occurring on May I, 2000. On May 1,2000, the community of Portland will gather for a night of African performance and dance to benefit our Sister City o f Mutare, Zimbabwe. The Crystal Ballroom will host African AIDS Response, a benefit to raise over $20,000 to support grassroots AIDS efforts in Africa. Showcasing the NW Afrikan American Ballet, Master Drummer Obo Addy and Kukrudu, and Balafon Marimba Ensemble, the benefit hopes to raise money as well as awareness of the epidemic and the efforts o f the African people to slow the disease and manage its consequences. Focus on the African epidemic has intensified over the past year. Everyone is aware of the devastation that is occurring throughout the continent. We hear weekly reports of rising death tolls, decreased life expectancy, failing economies due to a ravaged work force and, o f course, scores o f children orphaned by the epidemic. On July 8,2000 the International AIDS Conference will convene in Durban, South Africa and likely heighten the focus on the African Epidemic. The conference, historically ’ Y2K spring Cleanup A complete service salon with a... S-S ,A $ Carpet cleaning includes 1 Hall Free Pre-Spray Traffic Area at no extra cost * Stairs $1.50 Ea. Martin Cleaning Service Additional Services Upholstery Cleaning • • Call: IM -65W 305 N.E. Wygant Portland. OR. 97211 • • Sofa under 6 ft. $59.95 * Ottoman $20 Sofa over 6 ft. 69.95 * Dining Chair $20 Loveseat $49.95 * Chair $24.95 Recliner $39.95 * Sectional $69.95 Auto * Boat R.V. Cleaning * Deodorizing Pet Odor Treatment Dirt Resistant (Teflon) Protectior Spot Removal & Red Stain Removal ( arpetC leaning r2 Areas Or More $1295 $2295 12 Room Min. Each Area |Jiic!uiles_l.Hill_Frsx . PORTLAND COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT INTIATIVES, INC. Heavily Soiled Carpet Areas Each A rea, Upholstery PCRÏÏ “Providing affordable housing for the community” NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES & APPARTMENTS Apply Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4829 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland Oregon 97211 bewteen Alberta and Wygant (503) 288-2923 ’ Equal Housing Opportunity $££95 I Sofa & Loveseat OrChair I_________ Room Special Carpet & Upholstery $1 1 0 9 5 1 | Any 3 Areas i Hallway Plus Sofa, Loveseat and/or Chair Cleaned A A ¿a MARTIN CLEANING SERVICE *& Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Commercial & Residential Services M artin Cleaning Service C arpet & Upholstery Cleaning Appointment (503) 281-3949 ____ ( M *6
