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INFINITI
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When Infiniti designers created
the FX, they envisioned what they
called “cool fusion", blending the
SUV’s lower body with the sleek,
elegant upper body more reminis
cent of a classic sports car. The
“cool fusion" concept is the reason
you can’t keep your eyes off the
FX, and it's a heartbreaker. The
stylish curved profile is blended
with the ferocious V-8 power and
tenacious handling in this all-wheel-
drive premium crossover from
Nissan’s luxury di vision. It has rap
idly become a favorite status sym
bol for the “young up-and-com
ing" consumers.
Then th ere's the power. Un
der the hood is a 4.5 -lite r V-8 that
sprouts 320 horsepow er and 335
pound-feet o f torque. T hat’s good
d u a l z o n e c lim a te c o n tro l.
Bluetooth hands-free phone sys
tem, heated front seats, and the
intelligent keyless entry system
that uses electronic signals in
stead of a conventional keyless
remote. These are just a few of the
standard features. The $6,600
technology package offered by
Infiniti will im presseven the most
techno-savvy consum er, provid
ing a user-friendly navigational
system, a DVD system with rear
back-up monitor, and lane depar
ture warning system.
SPECIFICATIONS: 4.5-Liter DOHC V-8 Engine; 320 hp.
The interior space may not meet
6,200 rpm; 335 lb-ft o f torque 4 ,0 0 0 rpm; Five-speed
the needs of most "soccer moms’.
automatic transmission; 14 City- 18 Hwy MPG;
The sacrificial cost of this aggres
$50,000 MSRP.
sive. sporty-body design is giving
up abundant passenger and cargo
for quick takeoffs or a power inch wheels keep it pasted to the space. The large wheel wells create
boost when cruising. The sweet pavement. There is little body roll some issues when getting out of
sounding, sport-tuned exhaust, and it devours spirited twists and the rear door. The V-8 engine re
com bined w ith this In fin iti’s turns, like a hungry beast. In addi quires premium gas and deep pock
throaty roar, definitely makes you tion to an all-wheel-drive system, ets at the gas pump.
aware that yo u 'v e punched the the FX45 has a Vehicle Dynamic
If you desire the perform ance
throttle.
Controls system for conquering of a sports car, the functionality
The FX45, suspension has been slippery situations, with traction o f a sport utility vehicle and the
tweaked to offer a smoother ride, control.
cushy ride of a luxury vehicle, the
along with a new shock absorber
The interior is understated el Infiniti FX45 crossover isjust the
design. When it comes to handling egance with an overload of stan ticket. Heed this warning: "Once
the FX45's bubble-1 ike body, ag dard goods, including a Bose 300- you get in, you w on't ever want
gressive low stance and new 20- watt, 11-speaker audio system. to get out".
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Year Appreciation
featuring
“The Bolton Brothers
Of Hattiesburg, MS”
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Jesus Depicted as a Black Man
‘Color of the
Cross’ makes
film history
(AP) — "Color o f the C ross,” a
c o n tro v e rs ia l new film th a t
opened last weekend tells a tradi
tional story, focusing on the last
48 hours o f the life o f Jesus as
told in the Gospels. In this ver
sion, though, race contributes to
his persecution.
It is the first representation in
the history o f American cinem a
o f Jesus as a black man.
What Jesus looked like has long
been d eb ated by th eo lo g ian s
around the world. Different cul
tures have imagined him in differ
ent ways, says Stephen Prothero,
chairm an o f the religion depart
ment a, Boston U niversity. In
Japan, Jesus looks Japanese. In
Africa, he is black.
W hile some black churches
have images o f a black Jesus be
hind the altar and others have
c la im e d C h ris t w as b la c k ,
Prothero says "none o f those
arguments or i mages have fi Itered
much into the m ainstream."
F ilm m a k e r Jean C la u d e
LaM arre set out to change that
w ith " C o lo r o f th e C r o s s .”
LaMarre, who plays Jesus, wrote,
directed and financed the film. It
will open in 30 theaters in pre-
Jean Claude LaMarre wrote, directed a n d sta rs a s J e s u s in
'Color o f th e C ro ss.'
d o m in a n tly b la c k n e ig h b o r-
h oods.
"Black people in this country
are the only race o f people who
w orship a god outside their own
image," says LaMarre, 38, adding
that showing Christ as a black
man is "the most poignant way to
deal with the issue of race in this
country because it goes to the
heart of how we look at the world."
It also provides a positive im
age o f blacks, som ething that's
been scant in the U.S., says the
Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray, long
time leaderof L. A.’s First African
M ethodist Episcopal Church and
a producer o f the film.
Why does race matter in the
story o f Christ?
"Jesus isn’t in the hands of
h is to r ia n s ," P ro th e ro say s.
"What we have now is our own
debate and, in that debate, race
has to be a factor because race is
a big predicam ent in American
life."
Fi Im is a powerful place to have
the discussion, says Humphries-
Brooks, who calls the medium
"one o f the last places that is
quasi-public for the formation of
values in America."
"Artistic and aesthetic views
are as important in developing
religious values as the words we
speak. Everybody goes to the
movies. Not everybody goes to
the same church."
Filmmaker LaM arre thinks the
film can only have a positive ef
fect.
"The message is that color, a
colored Jesus Christ, doesn't mat
ter," he says. "That's why the movie
is important. When you have one
prevailing image out there, it sug
gests color does matter."
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November 1-5, 2 0 0 6
“ Brother-to-Brother Crusade” , 7:00 pm, Wed-Fri, November 1st. 2nd, &
3rd, at Greater Faith Baptist Church.
"First Lady's Day Banquet", 11:00 am, Saturday, November 4th, at Van
couver Ave Baptist Church. Ticket price $20.00 per person.
"Fight Against Drugs Gospel Concert featuring The Bolton Brothers
of Hattiesburg, MS” , 6:00 pm, Saturday, November 4th, at Vancou
ver Ave Baptist Church.
“ Pastor Bolton Appreciation Service". 4:00 pm, Sunday, November 5th,
at Vancouver Ave Baptist Church.
For More Information, call: 503-710-2000 or 503-247 2992
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sisterhood o f Women
Holiday Bazaar
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Three featured
items and attractions:
(1) Fried Chicken and fish dinners.
(2) Beautiful homemade crochet quilts and sewed
garments.
(3) A wide very of ethnic gift items- figurines,
candles/holders, vases and seasonal gifts of all sorts.
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A Mother Remembered For a Passion to Help
Carolyn Sue Lewis,
b. March 9, 1949
Carolyn Sue Lewis, age 57,
passed away, Oct. 28, 2006 o f a
stroke follow ing brain surgery.
All who know Carolyn knew of
her generous heart and spirit. She
will be deeply missed. Carolyn
was born in Portland, Ore. on
March 9.1949, to the late Tommie
and M attie Johnson. She was a
lifelong resident o f northeast
P ortland, and atten d ed Sabin
Grade School and Grant High
School Rose Festival court prior
to her graduation in 1967.
Carolyn married Bonnie Lewis
Jr.in 1971 and is the mother of two
daughters, Kirby Danielle Lewis
and Dyan Lewis.
Carolyn worked in Human Re
sources at Firs, Interstate Bank
(now W ells Fargo) for several
years. W hile volunteering for the
bank as a “Loaned Executive” to
the United Way o f the Colum bia-
W illam ette, Carolyn found her
true calling. She discovered a
p a ssio n fo r h e lp in g o th e rs
through giving cam paigns spon-
r
Carolyn S u e Lewis
sored by the agency. She left first
Interstate to take a position as a
Cam paign D irector at the United
Way, and remained there for more 3, at 11 a.m. at Highland Christian
than 20 years, in various posi Center, 7800 N E Glisan. The Rev
tions, eventually moving to Vice erend W.G. Hardy Jr. will offici
President of Human Resources. ate. Interment will follow the ser
Carolyn was past president of vice at Rose City Cemetery.
Executive Women International,
C ontributions in the name of
and she also served on boards of Carolyn S. Lewis may be made to
many local organizations such as Self Enhancem ent, Inc.
Fish Emergency Services and Self
Enhancement, Inc.
Carolyn leaves to mourn her hus
band of 35 years. Bonnie Lewis Jr.
of Portland: daughters Kirby Lewis
of Portland and Kelly Lewis of
Frisco, Texas; and brother Jackie
Johnson and Janet Logan of Port
land. She was preceded in death by
her oldest brother Bobhy Johnson.
Funeral Services for Carolyn
Lewis will be held on Friday, Nov.
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