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P o r t i a n d O lk s e rv e r A u t o R e v ie w
2006 Lincoln
Mark LT 4x4
by K athleen
C arb
T h e M a rk L T a d d r e s s e s th e
B lack w o o d ’s shortcom ings by being
heavily based on the Ford F -150 pickup,
w hich can be a good or bad thing d e
pending on how you look at it. On the
good side o f things, the M ark LT is built
on the m ost refined truck platform with
a cabin that is quiet. It feels like it b e
longs in a luxury line o f vehicles. On the
o th e r hand it d oes not stand out enough
front the F - 150 body style to give it the
bling -b lin g style.
It comes with Ain/Fm 6-Di sc C D wZMP3
audiophiles sound system, pow er doors,
window s, seats, automatic headlights, elec
tric temperature controls, real ebony wood
trim , and leather everyw here at no extra
cost. T h at’s not bad for around $43.000,
significantly cheaper than the Escalade
competitor. Options include a DVD player,
reverse sensors, pow er moon roof, how
ever if you choose the m oon roof then you
can not get the D VD player and plenty of
truck accessories like skid plates and
chrom e bed rails.
The Mark L T ’s suspension feels just
like that in the F-150, which isa good thing.
It offers a nice com prom ise betw een sta
bility and sm oothness, feeling connected
to the road but never too bouncy or harsh.
In the perform ance departm ent, this new
Lincoln doesn’t disappoint, as its 5.4-liter
Triton V8 engine makes 300 horsepow er
and 365 foot-pounds o f torque, w hich is
less than the huge V8 in the C adillac com
petition but m ore than most buyers will
ever need. Com pared with the Caddy, what
the L incoln’s engine lacks in brute pow er
it m akes up for in refinem ent, offering a
sm oother, quieter experience when you
step on the gas.
All in all, the Mark LT is ahuge improve
ment over the Blackwood and perfect for
people who want a truck for practicality.
com fort and style, and it’s alm ost sure to
be much more popular as a result. Better
yet, its base price is even less than a high-
end version o f the F -1 5 0 — the Lariat King
Ranch Edition with four-wheel drive.
Tested Vehicle Information: Price:
$47,605: Engine: 5.4L - 3V SOHC;
Transmission: 4-speed automatic.
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First Generation Students Excel
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Brett and Andrew, ages 8 and 4
Brothers Await New Family
Brett and Andrew are sweet boys who have had a rough start in
life. Although currently in separate foster homes, they see each
other weekly and have been able to salvage a positive brotherly
relationship.
Brett is adorable and on the go. He loves to socialize, run hard and
play outside and spend time on the ranch with his foster father. He
has been able to make friends and is showing good aptitude in
school.
Andrew treasures his visits with his brother. He also loves
building and tinkering, helping out or attending fun social outings,
like parties and parades.
These siblings need continued patience and understanding as
they recover from their past. Despite the obstacles, they are already
showing much promise. There will be many adventures in parenting
these boys.
Brett and Andrew are am ong the approxim ately 300 Oregon
Children available for adoption through the state, generally because
o f abuse and neglect.
For more inform ation on the availability o f these children for
adoption or how to becom e a foster or adoptive parent, contact the
Special Needs Adoption Coalition at 503 542-2392 or the Oregon
Department of Human Services at I -800-331 -0503.
from Metro
lack the tim e and fin an cial re
so u rces to fully sup p o rt the high
c o s ts o f m e d ica l d e g re e s, a l
though they are w illing and su p
p o rtiv e o f th e ir c h ild re n ’s a m b i
tio n s.
T he so cio eco n o m ic statu s o f
very m any m in o rities is u n fo rtu
n ately d rag g in g a lot o f them
d o w n , G arcia said.
O ne pro d u ct o f O H S U 's sp e
cial g u id an ce and assistan ce is
S a lv a d o r D e C r u z , a y o u n g
P h illip in o stu d e n t p u rsu in g a
m edical career.
D e C ruz ad m its th at w ith o u t
the O H SU d iv e rsity c e n te r, it
w ould be hard for him to reach his
dream s.
photo by
M ark W ashington /T he P or u ani ) O bserver
Lesley Garcia, the multicultural center director at Oregon Health Sciences University serves as a
mentor and advisor to OHSU student Salvador De Cruz.
Free Walk-In Glaucoma Eye Tests Available
Devers Eye Institute at Legacy
Health System will conduct free
eye testing this month as part of
N ational G lau co m a A w aren ess
Month. The screenings will test for
glaucom a and other serious d is
eases o f the eye.
Glaucoma is one o f the leading
causes o f blindness in the United
States. It is associated with elevated
Retired Judi Pitre Honored
eye pressure and near sightedness.
High-risk groups for Glaucoma
include African-Americans, the eld
erly and people with diabetes. The
screening process is painless and
takes only a few minutes to com
plete. No appointment is required
and everyone is welcome to receive
the free eye screening. “Although
there is no cure tor glaucoma, early
detection leads to earlier treatment
which can significantly delay or stop
further visual loss, said Dr. G. A.
"Jack" Ciofft, chief of ophthalmol
ogy and ophthalmology research at
Legacy’s Devers Eye Institute.
Regularexams are recommended
every 1 -2 years for those over 65 and
every 2-4 for ages 40-64.
Testing periods are as follows:
Thursday, Jan. 19 from I0 a .m .to 2
p.m. at Legacy G ood Sam aritan
Hospital & M edical C enter, B uild
ing 2, 1040 N.W . 22nd Ave.; T ues
day, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health
Center. 501 N. G raham Street; and
Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Legacy M ount Hood M edi
cal Center, on 24800 S.E. Stark St.
Today...
I made life better
Edith and the other nurses and professionals at Legacy
Emanuel Hospital are making life better. Whether per
forming a complex
surgery or comfort
ing someone in
Portland housing advocate Judi Pitre (center) is thanked for her 33 years of service in the Housing
Authority of Portland by Portland Mayor Tom Potter and HAP Board Chair Kandis Brewer Nunn.
need, they are
Ju d i P itre w h o re tire d from
H o u sin g A u th o rity o f P o rtla n d
a f te r 33 y e a rs o f s e rv ic e , w as
h o n o r e d by P o rtla n d M a y o r
T o m P o tter, H A P B oard C h a ir
K an d is B rew e r N unn and o th
e rs.
improving life in
P itre d e d ic a te d h er c a re e r to
se rv in g th o se w h o are less fo r
tu n a te and has to u c h e d m any
liv e s in th e p ro ce ss.
“ S he h as run a lm o st ev e ry
o p e ra tio n in th e a g e n cy and im
p ro v ed all o f th em d u rin g h e r
te n u re . S he w as th e v o ic e o f
c a lm , rea so n , an d yet o f a c tio n ,
th a t h elp ed b rin g th e c o m m u
n ity to g e th e r to fin d s o lu tio n s
to th e d ee p so c ia l p ro b le m s at
C o lu m b ia V illa ," said a H A P
sp o k e sp erso n .
our community...
every day.
Youth Leaders Meet Saturday
P o rtlan d 's U rban L eague will
hold its4 'h A nnual A frican A m eri
can Y outh L eadership C o n fer
en ce on S aturday, Jan. 21 from 9
a.m . to 1:30 p.m . at the Portland
C o m m u n ity C o lle g e C a sc a d e
C am pus, in the T errell H all, at
705 N. K illingsw orth St.
T h e p ro g ra m w ill in c lu d e a
k ey n o te a d d re ss by R ev. Dr.
W .G . H ard y Jr., a p an e l d is
cu ssio n an d w o rk sh o p se ssio n s
on such to p ic s as In v e stin g In
Y o u rs e lf (s e lf-d is c o v e ry ). In
v estin g Y o u r M o n ey (fin a n c ia l
lite ra c y ), M o v in ' O n U p (co l-
leg e p re p a ra tio n ) an d In v e stin g
In Y o u r C o m m u n ity (c iv ic e n
g a g e m e n t).
P re -re g is tra tio n is a d v ise d .
A fre e c o n tin e n ta l b re a k fa st an d
lunch w ill be p ro v id ed . F o r m o re
i n f o r m a t i o n , c a ll 5 0 3 - 2 8 0 -
2642.
Forum on
Medicare Part
I) Program
Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 N.
Portland Blvd.. will host an infor
mational m eeting with representa
tives from M ultnom ah C ounty
Aging and Disability on the Medi-
care Part D prescription drug pro
gram with tim e for questions and
answ ers.
The session is open to the public
with no appointm ent necessary.
Emanuel Hospital
Emanuel Children's Hospital
For more information or
physician referral, please
call 503-335-3500.
www.legacyhealth.org
LEGACY
legacy Health System, a nonprofit organization, incudes Emanuel Hospital X Health Center, Fmanuel
Children’s Hospital,Good Samaritan Hospital X Medical Center. Meridian Park Hospital. Mount Hood Medical
Center, Salmon Creek Hospital,Visiting Nurse Association.legacy Clinics and CareMark/Managed Healthcare
Northwest PPO.O ZOOS
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