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A p ril 26. 2006
Ebony’s G litzand Glamour
Nearly 8(X) people attended
the 48th annual Ebony Fash­
ion Fair last Friday, a nation­
wide traveling show sponsored
locally by the Portland chap­
ter of the Links Incorporated.
The Portland audience was
treated to glitz and glamour, as a
dozen Ebony models paraded
the Oregon Convention Center
runway in rare and one-of-a-
kind fashions from designers
worldwide.
The Ebony Fashion Fair was
established 48 years ago to
celebrate black beauty and to
serve as a fundraiser for Afri­
can American causes.
The Links is a volunteer ser­
vice organization of women
primarily concerned with mak­
ing a positive contribution to
the community. This year’s
proceeds from the fair will go
to scholarships for students.
Trees for
Mother’s Day,
Graduation
photos by I saiah B oi nJ
T he P ortland O bserver
Portland got a look at one-of-a-kind fashions from the world's
biggest designers during the Ebony Fashion Fair at the Oregon
Convention Center Friday. The show raised money for local
scholarships.
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Local Histories Explored
Area residents are invited to learn about the history
of the Boise and Humboldt neighborhoods of north
and northeast Portland and also how to find out about
the history of any building in your neighborhtxxl.
Two free workshops, sponsored by Portland’s
Architectural Heritage Center, will start with an over­
view of the history of the neighborhoods, followed by
images of selected buildings and some of the long­
time neighborhood people who have helped make
history happen.
Pre-registration is requested to help plan for work­
shop materials. Sign up by calling the AHC' at 503-231 -
7264,oremail info@VisitAHC.org
The session on the Boise Neighborhood is Satur­
day, April 29 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Albina Youth
Opportunity School, 3710 N. Mississippi Avenue.
The Humboldt session is Tuesday, May 2 from 6 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. at the North Portland Library, 512 N.
KillingsworthSt.
Early Detection Fights Colon Cancer
Equals 90-percent
survival rate
Despite overwhelming evidence that
screening tests can save lives, many
Americans still are not following recom­
mendations from the American Cancer
Society for early detection of colorectal
cancer— commonly referred to as colon
cancer.
"Many people 50 and over do not
know they are at risk and that they need
to be tested,” said Dr. Donald R.
Henderson, American Cancer Society
volunteer and assistant clinical profes­
sor of medicine and gastroenterology at
UCLA School of Medicine.
“If we can increase awareness and
compliance to the level w e’ve achieved for the disease.
The American Cancer
with the Pap test for cer­
Society has launched an
vical cancer and the
a g g re ssiv e ,
m u lti­
mammogram for breast
pronged
statew
ide
initia­
cancer, we will have a
tive
to
heighten
aware­
tremendous opportunity
ness about the impor­
to save thousands of
tance of early colon can­
lives through prevention
cer testing in the African
and early detection of
American community.
colon
c a n c e r,”
Black Americans have
Henderson said.
the highest death rate
The American Cancer
from colon cancer of any
Society estimates that
racial or ethnic group in
150,000Americans will be
Dr. Donald Henderson
the country.
diag n o sed
w ith
American Cancer Society guidelines
colorectal cancer and more than 55,000
will die of the disease in 2006 - a number recommend that both men and women
that could be cut in half if Americans who are at average risk be screened be­
followed the testing recommendations ginning at age 50.
Give a gift that lasts a lifetime
for M otherland Father’s Day,
Memorial Day, or graduation
with the helpof Friends ofTrees.
The non-profit organization
has commemorative trees to
honor of your parents, a friend
who’s graduating or a loved
one who has passed away. The
cost for Natural Area Com­
memorative Trees is $25 for an
individual seedling tree or $50
for a grove of six trees. At the
time of purchase, Friends of
Trees will send a personalized
gift card or certificate to the
person receiving the gift.
You can also buy a Com­
memorative Yard Tree, which
Friends of Trees will plant in
the yard you choose. You can
select the type of tree you want
when you make your purchase.
Friends of Trees inspires
com m unity stew ardship by
bringing people in the Portland-
Vancouver area together to
plant and care forcity trees and
urban natural areas. To learn
more about Friends of Trees’
Commemorative Trees or to
purchase your gift tree online,
visit www.friendsoftrees.org or
call 503-282-8846, extension 12.
Dreaming of owning your own home,
but think you can't afford it? Think again!
PCLT offers affordable homeownership opportunities.
To qualify, households must:
* Meet income guidelines
& be first-time homebuyers.
The Housing Authority of Portland has received
a federal HOPE VI Revitalization Grant to
redevelop the Iris Court public housing cluster.
Please join us at the
* Be able to obtain a $100,000 - $150,000
mortgage from a participating lender.
* Abide by a resale agreement that ensures
affordability is passed on to the next homeowner.
Interested? Attend a free homebuying class!
Contact: Kelly@pclt.org
Portland Community Land Trust
(503) 493-0293, ext. 3
31O9 NE Broadway • Portland, OR 97232
www.pclt.org • (503)493-0293
affordable homes today & tomorrow
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ODOT KEEPS OREGON
BUSINESSES GOING STRONG
Oregon businesses are finding
opportunities for growth with the Oregon
Department of Transportation's OTIA III
State Bridge Delivery Program.
Other local businesses, materials
suppliers and contractors also are
benefiting from the increased
construction work.
The bridge program is repairing or
replacing more than 300 bridges on
Oregon’s highways. It is also designed to
stimulate Oregon's economy and keep
Oregon businesses strong.
To learn more, visit ODOT’s web site at
Brothers Concrete Cutting, an Albany-
based small business, is one of the only
concrete-cutting firms in the state.
Because of the work it has received
through the bridge program, the company
hired more workers and made long term
investments in new equipment.
http://egov.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/
OTIA/brldge_ dellvery.shtml.
ODOT IS INVESTING
IN OREGON’S FUTURE
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H u m b o ld t G a rd e n s
C O M M U N I T Y D E S IG N
W ORKSHOPS
and help shape the future of the
Humboldt neighborhood!
Workshops will be held
on the following Saturdays:
May 6 • June 3 • July 8
9am - 12pm
4134 N Vancouver Ave (OAME)
Child care and light refreshments provided.
Please call 503-802-8525 if you require the
assistance of an interpreter at the workshop.