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Novenber 29, 2000 Page B2 Portland (Pharr (Ttje '¡¡Jorthuiò ffibaeruer Metro/Religion Sunshine Division Checks List for Food Boxes Every h o lid ay season since 1923, the Sunshine D ivision o f The P olice B ureau has p ro vided H oliday Food B oxes to n eed y fa m ilie s th ro u g h o u t Portland. T his year, the S un shine D ivision w ill be su p p ly ing 4,000 H oliday Food Boxes to be d istrib u ted throughout the g rea ter P ortland area. V olunteers will deliv er most o f these boxes on S aturday, Dec 23rd. B eginning im m ediately, the S unshine D iv isio n w ill be a c cepting req u ests from needy fam ilies for H oliday Food Box d e liv e rie s . A n y o n e w ho w ishes to request assistan ce can call the Sunshine D ivision H oliday H elp Line at (503) 823-2169. T his line w ill be accep tin g req u ests from 8:30 a.m . to 3:30 p.m . w eekdays until D ec. 8. A ll req u e sts for assistan ce w ill be en tered into the H oli day A ssistan ce N etw ork-D ata System (H ands) and com pared to request at o th er c o o p e ra t ing agencies including: Salva tion A rm y, FISH , Snow -C ap and o th ers. C o m parisons are m ade to assu re that as m any fam ilies are helped th is sea son as is p ossible. By: MoZetta Zion (Poet, W riter & Speaker) Photo: M ozetta’s mother and son. B y D r . A. Y. L aei eor the P ortlasd O bserver Muslims in Oregon and through out the world will observe Ramadan around the 27th o f N ovem ber. Ramadan is the 9 month o f the Islamic Lunar calendar which occurs about 11 days earlier each year. The onset o f a Lunar month comes with the first sig h tin g o f its c re sc e n t m oon. Ramadan like other Lunar months lasts for 29 or 30 days based on the sighting o f the crescent moon o f the month after.Over one billion M us lims throughout the world observe Ramadan. Fasting during Ramadan provides Muslims with a key experi ence in their faith. It is one o f the five basic pillars o f Islam. The other four are Shahadah or the declaration o f faith in Allah as the only God and in Mohammed as His servant and mes senger, Salat or daily prayer, Zakat or giving obligatory charity, and Hajj or the pilgrimage to Mecca. Fasting is an obligatory act for all physically and mentally able Mus lims, but there are exceptions, includ ing women who are menstruating, pregnant, or nursing and those who are sick or traveling. A Muslim is allowed to break fasting and compen sate later whenever there is a health danger. Elderly people and those who have chronic diseases must each Personalized poem or message Creative paper styles Framing Selections (503) 204-2452 welcomes you to Sunday worship: 11 am~Traditional 6 pm~Jazz Service with Marilyn Keller, Ron Steen, Kevin Deitz and George Mitchell Sunday Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm: “A Soul-Filled M essiah’ with PSU & Choral Cross-Ties, Marilyn Keller, Disciples in Song, Darrell Grant. Directed by Dr. Bruce Browne. T ic k e ts $ 10 & $ 15 A ugustana L utheran C hurch NE 15th & Knott - 503.288.6174 ~ www.augustana.org * Shannon Dalthierre Goodwin Rev. W.J. Mark Knutson Rev. Ramona Soto Rank AFFORDABLE JJ LOCK & KEY 503-284-9582 FULL LOCKSMITH - SERVICE RE-KEY AND INSTALL LOCKS LOCKED OUT7-WE MAKE KEYS FROM SCRATCH HOUSE,OFFICEORCAR Randy Cannon Fitness Professional Fitness Trainer Cell # 313*3708 randycannon@thepersonaltrainer.net Nationally Certified Personal Training and ' Nutritional Counseling A F R IC A N A M E R IC A N M E N S C L U B , IN C . A N o n Profit O rg a n tra tlo n •fct the Community . . . . For the Community* Annual NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL ft 1 E^XrëïïsTIrAÎôre 2 Room Min. , ,, ,,,,,, jJn d u des^H alU Free ^rœ Includes 1 Hall Martin Cleaning Service s25” 35" JÏ09°5 $69.00 \<l(l itioiial Sers iees 10 North Weidler Portland. Oregon 503/288 3836 Hair Creations 503/281 1185 Nails by Esmeralda 503/288 3110 I Shoescap«' 503/282 4444 Onestop Muse. Inc 503/284 2435- S Fastixx 503/284 2435 The Low Income Families Em er gency C enter in N ortheast P ort land has nearly depleted its supply o f non-perishable food and actively seeks charitable donations to help fam ilies in need make it through the w inter m onths. T he center also seeks w inter coats for its clients. The non-profit provides certain basic needs to fam ilies and indi viduals throughout O regon and Southw est W ashington. A ll able- bodies adults and youths are asked to volunteer in exchange for ser vices. E xecutive D irector L eslie C lark said a sizable increase in dem and this fall has stretched the c e n te r’s resources to its lim it. “ W e served alm ost 1,000 people last m onth, w hich is huge for u s,” C lark said. “M onetary donations though U nited W ay and from other sources allow us to m aintain a strong operation, but we also need donations o f food and clothing to continue fulfilling our m ission.” Individuals w ho w ould like to m ake a donation should visit the L.I.F.E. Center at2746N .E . M artin L uther King Jr. Blvd. For more in formation, call 503-284-6878. for the needy. They will also be hav ing a free blood pressure clinic with a blood mobile onsite. The event will be held on Satur day, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 at the college located at 68,h and Division. Form ore information about the festi val, call 503/233-2811 or about the exhibits, call 503/285-5847. Featuring Famous Cajun Flavor! • 3 Chicken Strips • Regular S id e ^ NLy • Biscuit Z e j h Q ___Each Area___ | leather Cleaning Sofa (under 6 ft.) $100.00 ($10.00 each additional Foot) Heavy Soiled extra Best Western Rose Garden Hotel Warner Pacific College will be hav ing a Jubilee Festival celebrating “The Life o f Christ” with 25 different de nominations com ing together for this event. Admission is free for all to enjoy music, drama, choirs, children’s craftroom and a live nativity. Donations o f food, blankets or winter clothing accepted at the door . . ____________ | Loveseat Or Chair $49.00 * LIF E Center Low on Food ______Each Area Soiled Carpet Areas *& reer has caused him to travel exten sively throughout Europe and Africa under the auspices o f the U.S. State Department as a music ambassador. He is listed in the w ho’s who among Black Americans and has many other accolades too numerous to list here. Goodwin has been invited back to Europe to teach a Masters class in the arts and is currently in discussion with none the than our own Oregon S y m p h o n y C o n d u c to r Jam es DePreist, who is assisting him in the details o f that itinerary. You can lend your support to this effort and hear part o f his vast reper toire on Dec. 2 at an open seating event at 12 p.m. in the McGuire Audi torium ofWamer Pacific College, 2919 SE 68th Ave where contributions to his overseas effort will be gladly ac cepted for this free event. Churches Celebrate the Life of Christ Additional Services Carpet cleaning includes 1 Hall Auto * Boat Over ten feet extra R. V. Cleaning * Deodorizing Pre-Spray Traffic Area Pet Odor Treatment • Stairs $1.50 Ea. Dirt Resistant (Teflon) Protection Upholstery Cleaning Spot & Stain Removal • Sofa under 6 ft. $69.95 * Ottoman $20 • Sofa over 6 ft. 79.95 * Dining Chair $20 • Loveseat $49.95 * Chair $24.95 • Recliner $39.95 * Sectional $79.95 ______ C arpet ( leaning Sofa (under 6 ft) ¿'Oertainmenl * perience, both physically and mor ally. They start their celebration by attending a special collective “Eid” p ra y e r h eld in the m o rn in g in Mosques. They congratulate each other that they were able to complete their fasting and extend greetings even to those with whom they are in dispute, starting a new page o f love and respect. Indeed, the fast-breaking celebra tion is a time for joy and reunion on both family and community levels. People w ear new clothes, children get their gifts, and family and friends come together for large meals. Al though Ramadan is short, it may be considered as a time for gathering energy to act positively toward fam ily and society in the future. Ramadan helps Muslims adapt to a new style oflife, and fills them with a renewed sense o f honesty and enthusiasm to work hard, feeling their responsibility towards others. In deed, it has a long-lasting impact on a M uslim’s life. Dr. A. Y. Lafi is the director o f Cultures Enterprises and assistant professor at Oregon State Univer sity. His writings have appeared lo cally in a number o f publications, su c h as F ire w e e d , T o T o p io , Calapooya, and Corvallis Gazette Times. For The Holiday Reason lY u s w ill he the place to be'. t \ Featuring the Sound of: feed a poor person a meal for every day they miss fasting. Children un derpuberty age are also exempt from fasting. However, parents are en couraged to train their children how to fast at an early age so that when they are older and obligated to fast, it’s not such a difficult task. For Muslims, Ramadan fasting represents one o f the significant ex periences in their faith. It is a personal act aimed at obedience to Allah and seeking the right perception o f Him. Muslims look at Ramadan as a month o f joy and blessing, not a month o f starvation and unwelcome self-denial as some might think. It is the month in which the Q ur’ an (Mus lim Holy Book) was revealed to be a guide for mankind. Fasting during Ramadan brings the community to gether into one act and one feeling. All Muslims, regardless oftheircolor, gender or economic status, come to gether for this collective worship. They do it sincerely for Allah and Allah only. There is no authority to check if a person is fasting or not. Thus fasting may be thought o f as a test o f faith and honesty. It is really a wonderful yearly comprehensive program with a lot o f positives. The end o f Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims for their being enriched and emerging stronger from this ex- CARPET CLEANING Personal Training That Fits Into Your Life Cannon s AO Express A third generation Portland na tive, he is a solo vocal talent w ho’s legacy includes a maternal grand m other, M abie C e c e lia H ayes- Henderson, who garnered news ink in the 1930s-40s as a vocalist, and his father also sang in various venues throughout the Portland area in mid 1950s. Goodwin is considered a major talent in this special art form, has the depth and range and superior tone qualify that is said to exceed that o f Paul Robeson himself. No, no, no, not just this writers attempt to drop names on a gullible public, but the critique o f individuals who have heard both in live perfor mances. A graduate o f Pepperdine Univer sity at Malibu, Calif, in music, litera ture and education, G oodw in’s ca- soulful interpretation in the Ameri can Negro Spiritual. The harsh reality o f slavery and segregation provides inspiration to songs that give voice to hope and healing to all who iden tify with the heartfelt words and melo dies. “There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded w hole.. .’’and“it’s me, it’s me, oh Lord standin' in the need o f prayer’’ are phrases in stan zas from two familiarNegro spirituals. Vocalized by the likes o f Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, Mahalia Jackson, Marion Anderson and o f course, Paul Robeson, all o f whom enjoyed international fame for bring ing attention to this peerless genre. Oh yeah, by the way, 1 left one name off that list that belongs with that company, only updated to the cur rent millennium. That name is Shan non Dalthierre Goodwin. 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