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from Front
Blvd. on Saturday, April 5 at 11
a.m. The leader-lead group dis
cussion is a must have for any
one interested in knowing more
about canine behavior problems.
For more information, call 503-
416-2985.
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THE 2003 MERCER VMARA UDER
Spring into Fitness Fair
On Saturday, April 5 from noon
to 4 p.m. com e to N atu re’s
W ellness Center, 3535 N.E. 15'*
Ave., to get samples o f fitness
bars and drinks during an infor
mative fair on health, fitness and
getting in shape. Fitness teach
ers will be on site to give free
classes and d em onstrations.
Enter to win a free gi ft basket and
prizes by answering trivia ques
tions. For more information, call
503-281-3262.
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Price tested.........$35,045.00
Engine......... 4.6L V-8, aluminum black and heads
Transmission........4-speed automatic
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The Mercury Marauder is definitely reminds me o fa muscle car of
the 60’s. This vehicle brings back what was once the standard sedan
for a family prior to 1970’s. There are very few survivors like the
Marauder, (irand Marquis and Ford Crown V ictoriaof the traditional
sedan since the gas crises. What were they thinking while building
this automobile? Was it undercover like the FBI, the mob, or just man
need for power? With the price o f gasoline rising and the fact that it
only takes premium gas, I find that this will be a hard market to sell the
Marauder in.
The moment the engine starts one will hear the powerful roarofthe
V-8 rumbling from the dual exhaust. The Marauder can be described
as ‘BIG ’ and ‘BA D ’ the prefect combination. I find this vehicle to be
for the Hot Rod enthusiast or the man that just needs to be a ‘M A N ’.
The exterior o f the Marauder finished in glossy black paint with the
non-functional parts o f the headlamp units blacked-out continuing to
the rear tail lamps bezels that are dark-tinted. The 18 ‘ aluminum wheels
and tires reinforce the aggressive appearance o f the Marauder. The
image o f the Roman god Mercury is embossed in the cast o f each wheel
and the g od’s head in the front seats back. Mercury states that the
exterior is “serious but understated" and the image o f the Roman god
in the cast o f the wheels “further communicates the car’s personality
and heritage. The interior o f the vehicle is roomy enough for 5 large
passengers with plenty o f legroom. The dash o f the vehicle gives the
appearance o f the high-performance race vehicle with oil-pressure
meter and voltmeter gauges located in the front ofthe shifter. Let’s not
forget the trunk that has enough space lots o f luggage with an optional
trunk organizer. In summary the Marauder delivers the driver excellent
performance with outstanding handling.
Advertise with diversity in
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call 503.288.0033
Race for Roses
M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver
Dianne O'Farrell and Dixie A. Worthington formed a block watch group with 2 5 neighbors to help
keep gang violence out o f their neighborhood. They encourage residents to report any criminal
activity to the authorities anonymously if they fear retribution from gang member.
April is Child Abuse Prevention
Month and you can join the cause
by participating in the Fourth
A n n u al R ace fo r R o ses,
Portland’s only half-marathon
and a 5k run/walk on Sunday,
April 6. The half-marathon will
begin at 7 a.m. at Oregon Square
Courtyard near the Lloyd Center
followed by the 5k walk/run be
ginning at 7:30 a.m. all proceeds
will benefit thechildren and fami
lies served by Albertina Ken-
Centers and the Boys and Girls
Aid Society. Register on-line at
ww.race4theroses.org or by
calling 503-531-3140.
Promoting Neighborhood Peace
bv S ean P. N elson ,
T he P ortland O bserver
Northeast Precinct Sgt. Neil
Crannell.ChiefNeighborhood O f
ficer Roger Axhelm and Officer
Wayne Alderman have helped the
group o f 25 neighbors attack the
problem.
He praised the courage o f resi
dents after the September incident
for not being intimidated by the
kids in the area and last week spon
sored a litter, graffiti and vandalism
A group o f local residents have
clean up with area youth.
formed the Kerby Block Watch
Crannell thinks the neighbors
Group to help remove the menace
are handling the situation well, but
o f gangs from their neighborhood.
says gang-related issues remain.
The effort was galvanized by a
Fie reiterated that reducing crime
gun battle last September between
mostly results from people willing
rival gangs outside a triplex at 559
to be good witnesses and over-
N. Prescott.
_______
___________
come their fear o f
“One faction be
the gangs.
gan tiring semiau
“ I f y o u see
tomatic weapons
something, call. If
and the people in
you h ear about
side the triplex re
something, call,”
turned fire,” said
C ra n n e ll said .
K erby
B lock
“The gang mem
W atch
G ro u p
bers enjoy the no
Chairperson Diane
toriety and the in
O ’Farrell. “Three
timidation factor in
— Diane O'Farrell, Chairperson for the Kerby Block Watch Group
other houses be- ___________
b ein g c a lle d a
sides the triplex
gang member. You
were hit by bullets."
gangs.
don’t have to give your name. Call
O ’Farrell and other neighbors
"The neighbors were willing to anonym ously.”
became very concerned when they tell police ’this is what I saw ’. The
The Kerby Block Group’sefforts
learned that a woman working on thing that changes these situations have already been the subject o f a
some pottery in her house had just is witnesses,” Crannell said.
story on KGW ’s Newschannel 8.
got up and walked into another
Neighbors also went to Jerry O'Farrell has become a member of
room, when a bul let struck the house, Harris, the landlord o f the triplex, the Humboldt Neighborhood Asso
an incident that was much too close and said they got his word to rent ciation Board and the Portland Com
for comfort.
the housing to more respectable munity College Safety Committee.
A uthorities say between last customers.
“We want to build our blocks
May and September there were five
The block group is also doing its with a sense o f community pride,
different shootings in this neigh part in other ways. Two weeks ago, build trust between neighbors and
borhood.
it raised money for disadvantaged draw patterns,” she said.
We want to build our
blocks with a sense o f
community pride, build trust
between neighbors and draw
patterns.
Write Around Portland
Reading
Write Around Portland is an or
ganization that holds workshops
for low-income and socially iso
lated individuals to encourage
them to dig deep into their end
less well o f creative talent. On
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at
Broadway Books, 1714 N.E.
Broadway, the public is invited
to co m e h ea r sto rie s o f
homelessness, mental illness,
HIV and poverty, by writers who
bring a style and strength that
affirms their equal standing in
the community. For more infor
mation, call 503-796-9224.
Radical Women Meeting
Emiko Omori, a Japanese Ameri
can filmmaker who spent part o f
her childhood in a ‘relocation’
cam p, w ill expose the U.S.
Government’s targeting o f Japa
nese Americans during World
War II and their resistance to this
stereotyping in the video screen
ing o f her film ‘Rabbit in the
M oon’ at the Bread and Roses •
Center,819NKillingsworth.The .
film will begin at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 9 after a Radi
cal Women Meeting. A buffet
with vegan and vegetarian op
tions will be served for a dona
tion o f $6. Formore information,
call 503-240-4462.
or email: ads@portland observer.com
Max Electrical Lines Ready to Power Up
NIE'S PIZ
300 N KILLINGSWORTH
Free Delivery
286-9001
As Interstate MAX construc
tion moves into its final phase,
TriM et is issuing a safety reminder
for those who I i ve and work around
the 5.8-mile alignment.
The overhead electrical wires
that will power future light rail trains
on the Interstate MAX alignment
are currently being suspended at a
minimum height o f 18' 6" above the
tracks. These wires may be ener
gized or “hot” at any time. Any
contact with the overhead power
lines can cause serious injury or
death. Anyone who sees a downed
power line should stay away and
call TriM et’s construction hotline
at 503-962-2222.
A Iso remember, that even though
the track area looks complete, it is
still a construction zone. Crews
continue to use the trackway dur
ing construction.
For your safety - please stay out
o f the restricted trackway area and
cross the tracks only at pedestrian
crossings.
Parkinson’s Disease
Movement Class
A 10-week exercise program for
people in northeast Portland with
Parkinson'sdisease will begin on
Thursday, April 10 from 2 p.m. to
3:30p.m. at Irvington Village, 420
N.E. Mason St. The class incorpo
rates techiniques from theater,
dance, yoga and tai chi to increase
flexibility, strength, balance and
coordination and to improve com
munication, voice power and
speech clarity. The goal is to help
d elay the p ro g re ssio n o f
Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Cost is $50 for 10-weeks. Formore
information, call 503-413-8928.
CO RR EC TIO N:
In the March 2 6 edition o f The
Portland Observer, the incor
rect phone number was listed
for Dr. Billy Flowers, Oregon's
first African American chiroprac
tor. The correct number is 503-
287-5504 and Dr. Flower's
office is located at 2 1 2 4 NE
Hancock.
Pizza - by - the - Slice
Calzones - Salad - Spaghetti
Redeem this ad for
$2.00 off any medium,
large, or giant pizza
O bserv er file photo
by M ark W ashington
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Expires 3/31/03
Double J Tires
New & Used Tires
Overstocked & Used Tires
$15 & up
PRICED TO SELL
All tires mounted & balanced
on the car, out the door - no
additives.
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