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tri’1'^ J n rtln tth ffib sc ru e r Maj/16, 2007 P o r t l a n d O L s e r v e r A u t o R e v ie w Page B5 News and reviews on new motor vehicles The Edge of Bold American Design K athleen C arr It’s not surprising that the CUV market is the hottest segment in the industry right now. Boomers are downsizing out of big SUVs, fuel priees are searing folks into ve hicles with better mileage, young families are demanding efficient vehicular packages for their varied lifestyles, and, of course, manufac turers can developCU V s from ex isting car platforms with minimal costs. Ford introduces the Edge in re sponse to the growing demand in the CUV buyers market. The Edge is a 5-passenger, crossover sport utility vehicle, which answers the call fora roomy vehicle with utility and style. The Edge comes from Ford's freshest new car. Fusion, but it adds lots of content and functionality. Most importantly is the all-new 3.5- liter V6, a high tech, high content, aluminum engine with 265-hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. Ford has done bv 2007 Ford Edge-Sel Plus AWD 3.5-Liter, 256-hp DOHC V6 Engine; 6 -S p e e d A utom atic Transm ission; 17-City 24-Highway MPG; $ 3 6 ,5 8 0 M SRP an admirable job of powering the Roof, a dual port design moon roof Edge. The engine is smooth, quick measuring 27.3 by 29.4 inches, and has a nice high-tech sound on which tilts up or slides open. Star heavy throttle. Mated with a new 6- gazers, this is the roof for you. speed automatic transmission the Other options on our tester in Edge musters enough punch to cluded: DVD-based navigation with hurry the Edge to 60 mph in 7.6 the Audiophile sound system with seconds and through the quarter I-pod capability, sporty 17-inch mile in 16.0 seconds at 87-mph. wheels, a 35OO-pd maximum capac Our Edge SEL Plus was loaded ity towing package, Sirius-Satellite with goodies, among them the Vista radio, heated seats, and more. Sur prisingly what we found to be miss ing was third-row seating option. The interior is all about function ality. The rear seats fold Hat as does the passenger seat in the front al lowing for the ability to transport cargo up to 8-ft. long. The center console between the front seats has 12 configurations, including one that allows the storage of a laptop. Ford visions the automo R eligion bile as the custom er's third most important place next to home and office and every effort has been made to allow the drivers to be connected to the world. Standard safety features for all Edge models include seat-mounted side-impact air bags for the front seats and side curtain airbags with rollover protection for both rows of seating, the mandated front airbags. T AND C AUTO SALES • LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED Working for the Common Good dren to succeed in school. "We recognized early on that for this to be truly successful we had to engage other communi ties as we begin to boldly build power in our community," says Charles McGee, a co-founder and executive director for the initiative group. Annette Hunt, a leader with BPI from Rehoboth World Heal ing Center will tell her story to demonstrate how parents can take control of their family's future when they are nurtured leaders. Local churches, activists celebrate 5 years o f help for the needy Four hundred leaders from Metropolitan Alliance for Com mon Good, a broad-based orga nization of 33 congregations, unions and community groups, celebrate five years of organiz ing for common good at the Concordia University gymna sium , 2811 N .E. H olm an, Wednesday, May 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. "We have many victories in our first five years," says Pastor Terry Moe, MACG leader from Redeemer Lutheran Church. "But we still have work to do broadening the membershipand training more leaders." The group is partnering with the Black Parent Initiative to shrink the achievement gap in our schools and address mul tiple pressureson families which make it more difficult for chil- anti-lock brakes with AdvanceTrac electronic stability control and a tire-pressure monitoring system. The Edge features Ford's newly rediscovered bold, American de sign. The big chrome grille is placed well forward and has wide chrome slats that merge into the relatively small headlights at each side. The high hood is short as the wind shield rakes forward providing a sporty profile. With flared fenders, large wheels, a tall ‘athletic’ stance, high shoulder lines, dual exhaust with chrome tips, a crisp spoiler for the rear roof, give the Edge some edginess without being controver sial. The 2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus AWD, has surprisingly dynamic sport handling, the new V-6 feels eager to please. With clean styling, attractive interior, functionally ad equate interior space and comfort able road manners, the Edge fits the crossover template perfectly. Al though admittedly we were disap pointed with the less than impres sive fuel efficiency; overall Ford’s newest contender in the crossover market, the brawny and aggressive looking Edge delivers! This slick new Ford raises the stakes in the crossover game. Charles McGee Tint Wilson 503-550-3841 This Week's Specials: i 999 Nissan GXE 1998 Chev Lumina $4595 $2495 “Least Expensive and the cleanest in town" Sell me your car before you accept less at the dealership. I'll give you cash in hand. “I f I Don't Have It In Stock, I Will Get It For You! ” Churches Give Sanctuary to Immigrants H O M E OW NERSHIP Helping those unjustly treated (AP) - An effort being billed as a new sanctuary movement for im migrants is loosely based on a 1980s movement in which churches har bored Central American refugees fleeing wars in their home coun tries. As religious leaders from differ ent faiths across the nation an nounced the initiative May 9, the Anglican m in isters in Los A ngeles b le ss the family o f an im m igrant facing deportation during a cerem ony declaring Our Lady Q ueen o f A ngels Catholic Church a sanctuary from immigration authorities. Rev. Donna Schaper o f Judson Memorial Church defined it as "pro viding spiritual, moral, sometimes material and sometimes legal assis tance to people who are either un justly detained or deported." ICE spokeswoman Virginia Kice declined to say whether agents would attempt to arrest others who take sanctuary in churches. © b i t u a r i & i Donations to Pay for Funeral 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sun day. Donations can also be made in care of Cox & Cox Funeral Chapel. 2736 N.E. Rodney Ave. or hy calling the chapel at 503 281-4891. In Loving M em ory jam* Whitesides A celebration of live service was held 7 in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Portland for Janet Whitesides, who died April 26 at age 72. Janet Fuller was born May 7,1934. in Portland, where she lived all her life. She graduated from Jefferson High School and was a community agent for Portland Public Schools, as well as an admissions clerk for Legacy Emanuel Hospital. She was a member of the church. Survivors include her son, Duane; daughter. Kimberli; brothers. Gene Fuller and Jerry Fuller; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Remembrances to the church. Arrange ments by Rose City Cemetery and Funeral Home. Unity in Praise Presents a night o f high praise Advertise with diversity in Jl" P u r l Uinb (D bkrruer Sellers. Buyers • Is'T im e Buyers Financing/Pre-Qual. • Investments John Paris - Broker o i: J 6915 SW Macadam, Suite 145, Portland. OR 97219 (503) 890-1181 Office $03-698-69X8 ACHIEVE THE DREAM! A New Worship Experience In Northeast Portland Northwest Voice For Christ Community Church "The Faithful Church" Rev.3 :7 -12 "Keeping It Real Jesus' Way” 84 NE Killingsworth Street. Portland. Oregon Worship Service - Sundays 1:30 P.M. Prayer/Bible Study - Wednesdays 6:00 P.M. Gilgal: a Training Ministry (2nd Kings 4:38) Rev. H. L. 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