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Page 2 The Focus Focus A Ìlit Curtiani» ffibaeruer September 6, 2000 S U P P L E M E N T Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus - where smiles never end O F W ^ o rtla n h The Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents the 130'*’ Edition o f The Greatest Show On Earth, a circus show armed with the magic that makes everyone feel like a kid again. The amazing circus extravaganza from Feld E ntertainm ent, Inc. opens for seven performances from September 21 through September 24 in Portland at the Rose Garden Arena. The 130,h Edition o f Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey features an entirely new generation o f circus artists. This array o f young, energetic, athletic and talented international stars ushers in the circus o f tomorrow with their dazzling abilities and astounding feats. The newest edition o f the show features Sara, The Tiger W hisperer, a center-ring star who single-handedly present an awesome array o f eight fabulous, full-grown Bengal tigers. From the moment you lay eyes on Sara, you know she is someone special. She gently whispers to the animals, using her commanding smile and appealing manner to soothe the crowd as they prepare to view the wonders o f her craft. Unlike any other, the (©bsertier E ditor in Chief, Publisher Charles H. W ashington Editor Larry J. Jackson, Sr. Copy Editor Jo y Ramos Business Manager G ary A nn Taylor ( Please see ‘C ircu s’ page 4 ) Creative Director Shawn Strahan 4747 N E M artin L uther Ringmaster M ichael James McGowan. King, Jr., Blvd. Portland, O R 97211 503-288-0033 Fax 503-2884X115 e-mail: thefocus@portlandobserver.com siiliscriptjoii@portland(Tbser\er.cotn 2000 UNCF Walk a-Thon ads@ portlandobserver.com to Benefit the United Negro College Fur ■ Deadlines for subm itted material: Articles: Friday by 5 p . m . Ads: Monday by Noon Focus welcomes freelance submissions. M anuscripts and photographs can be returned if accom panied by a self- S a ^u rd a y. S e p*embe r 9 th at p e n in s u la P a rk Registration Begins - 8:00am Walk Begins - 10:00am addressed stam ped envelope. J o in u s All created display ads for food, fun becom e the sole property of and prizes!!! the new spaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage w ithout the w ritten consent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased the com position of the ad. 1 W The PorllMd Obierver Sponsors Adidas, KK|Z, KPTV, NW Natural, Portland Parks & Recreation, Safeway, Sheraton Portland A irport Hotels, Sleep Country USA The Oregon State Lottery, Wells Fargo Bank, WinCo Foods
