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August 07, 2002 www.portlandobserver.eom Committed to Cultural Diversity cTTlic Fortiani» CObseruer SECTION “Sividpinp tPextland’a Qo.mmu.nitie.a" am m u n ito a 1 r n b a r Doris Dean is saying goodbye to a loyal customer base. Oregon Humane Society The Oregon Humane Society is host ing an adoption outreach event to bring com panion pets who are ready for a hew home into the community Stop by Tigard PetsM art on Sunday, Aug. 11, located at 12375 S.W. Walker Rd. Y ou'll meet some great animals looking for a loving family to call their own. The adoption outreach event is open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. photo by D avid P lechl / T he P ortland O bserver BikeSummer BikeSummer is a celebration of bicy cling, community and creativity - a W orld’s Fair of bicycling. This year, it will be held in Portland, where thou sands of people will participate in pro cycling events throughout the month of August. Events will include perfor mances, rides, a film festival, educa tional workshops and more. For more in fo rm a tio n , go o n lin e to www.bikesummer.org. Doris’ Café Calls it Quits Blue Lake Park Russell Street fixture for good eats is closing down Wednesdays are special this summer at M etro’s Blue Lake Regional Park when Naturally for Kids offers young visitors lots of things to do. Spend the day at the park beginning with nature crafts from 1 0 -1 1 a.m. at the Clatsop picnic shelter. On Aug. 14, kids can learn about the dazzling dance and music ofM exico, Brazil and Cuba. For m ore in fo rm a tio n , go o n lin e to by M ustaafa M uhammad T he P ortland O bserver A popular eating establishm ent and black -o w n ed b u sin ess in n o rth east Portland is sadly closing. D o ris D ean, k n o w n fo r h av in g the best b arb e cu e in P o rtlan d , is clo sin g D o ris' C afé on N o rth e a st R u ssell S tre et, ju s t o ff M artin L u th er K ing J r . B o u le v a r d , to p u r s u e o th e r in te re sts . “ I w orked so hard to build this res- Neighborhood Walking Tour Portlandis well known forits walkable, livable streets. Participants can tour the southeast area on Aug. 17, starting at the Crossroads Plaza on S.E. 92nd and Foster. Take a walk around the Lents neighborhood that’s growing and changing. Explore the many new developments and walking amenities in the area. Call 503-823-5266 or go o n lin e to www.Dortlandtransportation.oru. taurant up, it’s good I did som ething right," Dean told the Portland Observer, last week. “I’ve got m ixed em otions,” she said. “ I’m sad that I’m closing, but it' s a hard jo b and I spend all my tim e here. I want to get out and do other things that I like to d o ,” Dean said she has enjoyed serving a delicious menu of soul food dishes to a large custom er base that was rich in cultural diversity. “Since I’ve been open, custom ers from all over Portland and V ancouver com e here to eat and that m akes our area g ro w ,” she said. Am ong all the favorite dishes the restaurant has to offer, the one meal that she said she liked the most was the catfish and vegetables. Things d o n ’t alw ays go right in any business, but Dean always keeps a posi tive attitude. “W hen things go bad, all you have to do is scream in the basem ent, then come back to work and start oyer again. But there aren ’t too many tim es w hen I have to do that,” she said. Even th o u g h the café on Russell is closing, there is another D oris Café in the Rose G arden that is run by D ean ’s son and may stay open. But after 15 years o f satisfied cu s tom ers, the com m unity. I'm sure agrees with me when I say, Doris' Café is gonna be missed. Group Fights Lead Poisoning Danger Ongoing workshops offer help to make our homes safer by J oy R amos T he P ortland O bserver Based on a recent study, over 70 per cent of Portland homes contain danger ous levels o f lead-based paint. More spe cifically, any home or apartment con structed before 1978 may be contam i nated with lead within the plumbing, soil Portland Parks & Recreation Join Portland Parks & Recreation’s staff and neighborhood kids outdoors for a week of “Icky, Slimy & Gooey” crafts and games brought aboard the mobile Rec ‘n ’ Roll Tri-Met bus. Don’t miss really disgusting and repulsive recipes and potions that are safe and simple to concoct. The bus will be at the Salmon St. Fountain from 11 a.m .~ 2 p.m. and at the Woodlawn park from 2 :3 0 -5 :3 0 p.m. on Aug. 9. project coordinator for the Community Energy Project that educates the public about lead poisoning. Children 6-years-old and younger are at greater risk than other populations of getting sick from lead exposure. A recent statistic provided by the Cen ter for Disease Control cites that about tentially at risk of getting lead poisoning. The threat of lead poisoning is preva lent, so therefore, prevention is key. Addressing these health concerns is the Community Energy Project, Inc., lo cated at 422 N.E. Alberta. The nonprofit organization holds free ongoing workshops to raise awareness and offer resources A The goal o f the program is to educate and empower moderate to low-income Portland residents to prevent lead poisoning in their homes. Summer Jazz Concert A free summer jazz concert will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 3 - 5 p.m. at Patton Park, adjacent to the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N. In terstate Ave. Guest performers are Ron Steen on drums, Dan Balmer, bass, Shirley Nanette, vocals. Opening act will be the Portland Com m unity College’s Jazz Band. — Stella Stadtherr, Community Energy Project. PHOTO BY M ariam P osner Stella Stadtherr uses a free lead prevention kit consisting of rubber gloves, non-toxic cleaner and rag to clean a windowsill. Smith and Bybee Lake or even by common household products. These facts raise some serious health issues about the perm anent dam age caused by the toxic element, where symp toms can vary from learning disabilities to anemia and slowed growth. "W hat we do know about the risk of lead poisoning in north and northeast Portland is that a majority of the homes have deteriorating lead-based paint which can poison any children staying in these houses,” explained Stella Stadtherr, Take a relaxing evening walk at Smith and Bybee Lakes W ildlife A rea to take advantage of those long sum m er days and get a chance to unwind after w ork. Dusk is the best tim e to see w ildlife. All ages are w elcom e through Aug. 20, from 6 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p.m. A dvance registration required. Call 503-797-1850, option 4. Augustana Lutheran Church Celebrate the wonderful diversity in the heart of the city at the 11 annual S um m er in the C ity h o ste d by Augustana Lutheran Church on Sun day, Aug. 1 l,from 4-7p.m .T hisevent is free. There will be great food, ja fz on the lawn and games for kids. The church is located at 2710 N.E. 14,h Ave., on the com er of N.E. 15,h and Knott. 890,(XX)children nationwide are known to have lead poisoning. A larger number who have yet to be tested, may also be suffering from exposure to lead. To further complicate the matter, even pregnant mothers can pass lead on to their babies. Adults are prone to the condition on the job, but it takes more lead exposure to cause health problems. Anyone doing work at firing ranges, steel nulls, recycling stations, foundries and smelters are po- J about lead poisoning. Participants can re ceive a prevention kit containing cleaning supplies, Lead Check test swabs, flower seeds and a surprise for the kids. “The goal of the program is to educate and empower moderate to low-income Port land residents to prevent lead poisoning in their homes," expressed Stadtherr. Another valuable resource for lead poisoning prevention is the Multnomah County Health Department. They offer free childhtxxl blixxl lead screening and tap water testing. Their Leadline number is503-988-4000. For more information about the Commu nity Energy Project, Inc..call 503-284-4962. They also offer workshops on self-help weatherization and water conservation. North Portland Job Office Hosts Fair The north Portland office of the O r egon State Employment Department will hold its 22nd Job O pportunity Fair on T hursday, Aug. 8, from 10a.m . — 1 p.m. T here is no charge for the public to attend. The em ploym ent office is located at « I 30 N W ebster St., just north o f A lberta betw een W illiam s and Vancouver. Jo b o p p o rtu n ity fairs o ffe r the chance for em ployers to meet dozens o f potential em ployees in an inform al set ting at no cost to th em . Job seekers can network with several potential em ploy- ers, interview , leave resum es, and learn about career o p p o rtu n ities.’ It is recom m ended that those attend ing the fair com e dressed appropriately to m eet em ployers. A copy m achine will be available to make copies of your resume. Danny Glover Danny Glover Joins Portland’s AIDSWalk Danny G lover, Portland resident and renow ned H ollyw ood figure, has been named P ortland's A lD SW alk02 honorary chairm an by the Cascade AIDS Project. G lover will preside over the more than 5,000 youth and adults expected to attend the 16,h annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 21 at PioneerCourt- house Square. The goal is to raise $200,000 for HIV prevention education, services and advocacy program s in Oregon and southw est W ashington. AIDSW alk02 is presented by P ort land (ieneral Electric. “D anny’s com m itm ent and en th u siasm to support social causes make him an ideal honorary chairm an for the W alk and advocate for AIDS pro g r a m s ,” sa id K re g g A rn ts o n , AIDS W alk02 co-chairman. “We hope that D anny' s presence will help en er gize and encourage others to come out and participate." G lover, who is known best for his role in the “ Lethal W eapon" m ovies, will appear in AIDSWalkO2 public service announcem ents He will also lead participants in the 5K w alk as they w ind through the streets o f dow ntow n.
