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2006 Kia Rio5 SX
K athleen C akk
T he Kia R io is all-new for
2 0 0 6 . T h e R io h as b e e n a
b e n c h m a rk fo r su b c o m p a c ts
the past few years, and its re ­
design is all the m ore m o m en ­
tous as the new Rio m odels jo in
a w ave o f ex citin g new su b ­
com pacts that are hitting the
streets.
It gains 3.5 inches o f w h eel­
base and 1.6 inches o f rear leg
room vs. the 2001-2005 g e n ­
eration. The sole engine is a
by
110-hp 4 -cy l. A 5-sp eed
m a n u a l tra n s m is s io n is
standard, a 4 -speed au to ­
m atic is optional. The
SX h a n d le d n im b ly
w ithout too m uch body
lean or sloppy handling.
It is a little rough going
over bum ps in the road.
S tyling for the Rio5 ex ­
te rio r p ac k a g e fe a tu re s a
raked w indshield, pronounced
w heel arches and an a g g res­
sive prow w ith sw eeping c o r­
ner headlam ps and a grille with
black m esh insert. T he rear o f
the R io5 is d istin c tiv e w ith
backup lights that w rap around
the ta illig h ts and alm ost look
like par, o f the body.
News and reviews on new motor vehicles
The base Rio sedan ($ 10,570)
com es strictly w ith a m anual
tr a n s m is s io n , w in d -u p w in ­
dow s and m anual door locks.
T here's no radio o r air c o n d i­
tioning, no pow er steering.
But it com es w ith the sam e
six airbags and safety fea­
tu re s fo u n d on all Rio
m o d e ls. T h e R io5 SX
hatchback co m es w ith a
m anual
tr a n s m is s io n
($13,500) or five-speed au ­
to m atic ($ 1 4 ,3 5 0 ). T he SX
hatch b ack has som e sp orty
additions that include a leather
w rap p ed ste e rin g w heel and
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Exploring the Workings of Congress
Local student
serves as U.S.
Capitol Page
De La Salle North Catholie High
School student Nakera Johnson fin­
ished her month-long duties as a
congressional page in Washing­
ton D.C. las, week and will return to
Portland with a unique perspective
on how the nation's laws are made.
Johnson was nominated by Con­
gressman Blumenauer and served
in the U.S. Capitol for one month
this summer.
"I was very pleased to have
Nakera representing my office and
the Third Congressional District of
O regon th is su m m er," said
Blumenauer. "I am confident she
served the Congress well and hope
she enjoyed this unique opportu­
nity."
Jo h n so n , the d a u g h te r o f
Kalavina and Nyla Johnson of
northeast Portland, recently com­
pleted her sophomore year at De La
Salle North Catholic High School
where she has a 3.8 grade point
U.S. Rep. Earl Blum enauer, D-Ore., w elcom es De La Salle North
Catholic stu d e n t Nakera Johnson to his offices a s a C ongres­
sional Page.
average.
She is a member of St. Jude
Church and Brother and Sister's
Keepers' Focus Group and volun­
teers with Loaves & Fishes, the
Salvation Army and Me'Rae's Hair
Salon. She also worked as an office
assistant at Schwabe, Williamson
& Wyatt.
As a c o n g re ssio n a l page,
Johnson lived in the official Page
Residence Hall near the Capitol in
Washington, D.C. She worked on
the floor o f the U.S. House of Rep­
resentatives during the time when
Congress is in session, where she
had a front row seat for the political
debates that shape the country's
policies, including the reauthoriza­
tion of the landmark Voting Rights
Ac,. Her internship came at a very
busy time on Capitol Hill, with Con­
gress in session nearly every week­
day of the month.
The Congressional Page Pro­
gram is a demanding one that re­
quires highly motivated and com­
mitted students, but it is also tre­
mendously rewarding and exciting.
August 2. 2006
Ave.
The organization’s first annual
event, titled “Setting the Table"
is about providing opportunities
and allowing those who are inter­
ested to find ways to strengthen
what the skills they already have,
bringing them to the table for their
organization, family and them ­
selves.
Special emphasis will helpGen-
X’ers become leaders in their com­
munities, preparing for the "baton
passing" from Baby Boomers.
The conference takes place from
8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by a
Masquerade Ball at 6 p.m. Gov. Ted
Kulongoski and Mayor Tom Potter
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CQ: Developing cultural intelli­
gence at work - Affirmative Action:
Racial preference in black and white.
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The award-winning Oregon
Burn C enter Garden, located
on the cam pus o f Legacy
Emanuel Hospital, 3001 N.
G antenbein St., is open to the
p u b lic d u rin g the A u g u st
“Summer in the Garden" event.
T he garden is ty p ically
closed to the public, but dur­
ing this free event community
members are invited to enjoy
the shady, serene space.
On M onday, Aug. 7 visi­
tors can watch artist dem on­
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receive information from the
Oregon State University Mas­
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Interracial America: Opposing
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Miss Oregon Teen Kelci Rae
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paring for the Miss Teen USA Pag­
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ers. The competition takes place
Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Palm Springs,
Calif, with a live broadcast airing at
9p.m.onNBC-TV.
Flowers makes state history as
the first African American to be
selected as Miss Oregon Teen. She
will begin her senioryearat Benson
Technical School, majoring in radio
communication.
By identifying her talents, the
non-profit, grass-roots organiza­
tion Northwest Country Commu­
nity Outreach is helping Flowers,
by requesting financial donations
to help send her to the national
pageant. The organization strives
for social balance, self-motivation,
inspiration and education for teen
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You may send contributions by
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minority professionals will host
DEED: Diversity Economic Em­
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celebrate diversity, explore indi­
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day. Sept. 12 at the Portland Hilton
and Executive Tower, 921 SW 6
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metal pedals, rear roof-m ounted
sp oiler and low er profile tires
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1 found the Rio5 SX to be
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