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2007 Chrysler 300C Heritage Edition
by
K athleen C arr
The 2007 model 300C marks
Chrysler’s return to glory. The
Chrysler 300 was a proud and pres­
tigious vehicle during the 1950s,
introduced to showcase the new
“Hemi V8" engine. The 3(X) pretty
much disappeared from the auto­
motive landscape for the next 40
years. Only with the current model
has Chrysler revived the accolades
and respect that once surrounded
this proud nameplate.
As a large five-passenger se­
dan with rear-w heel drive, it’s
been designed to appeal to co n ­
sumers desiring som ething with
a hit more personality and a tti­
tude than a regular family sedan,
while earning an average 5-star
safety rating. Thanks to its d is­
tinctive styling, roomy interior
and powerful perform ance capa­
bilities, the latest C hrysler 300
has become a popularchoice with
the large sedan segment.
The 300C is an im pressive ve­
hicle thanks to its pow erful 5.7-
liter V8 engine with 340-hp and
390 Ib-ft o f torque delivering ter­
rific straight line perform ance.
The 2007 300C offers up an im ­
pressive 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
The Hemi V8 truly brings the 300
to life, transforming it into a world-
c la ss p e rfo rm e r w ra p p e d in
uniquely A m erican style.
Some o f the 300’s underlying
m echanicals are derived from
M ercedes-Benz technology (an
o b v io u s
b e n e f it
of
th e
D aim lerC hrysler m erger). The
300C offers a distinctive blend of
pow er and grace, thanks to its
sophisticated traction and sta­
bility controlled rear-wheel drive.
An American Beauty with Hemi Attitude
Specifications 5 .7-Liter Hemi 8-cylinder 16-Valve MDS. 340-hp @ 390 lb.-ft. torque Engine; 5-
Speed Automatic w / manumatic shifting Transmission; RWD Drivetrain; 1 7-City 25-Highway MPG;
$41,490 MSRP.
The V 8’s MDS (M ultiple Dis­
placement System ) improves fuel
econom y by cutting fuel to four
o f the eight cylinders when their
output is not required.
The 2007 Chrysler 300C has a
m asculine look to it, with a m en­
acing alm ost bully like attitude.
But with a Hemi what else would
Resource Fair Brings
Community Together
R eligion
Save the Family Now Initiative
Black churches
urged to set goals
(AP) - A black Baptist leader is
urging black churches across the
United States to set goals for re­
ducing by 25 percent the rate of
black divorce, teen pregnancy, illit­
eracy, murderand HI V infection by
2012, and increasing the adoption
of black foster children.
The goals are part of the ambi­
tious Save the Family Now initia­
tive that the Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr.
presented last week as more than
45,000 delegates of the National
Baptist Convention USA attended
the group's annual Congress of
Rev. R. B. Holmes Jr.
Christian Education.
Holm es said it was time for
black clergy to lead a m ovem ent
not unlike the fight for civil rights
Focus on C h ris t
Thousands of people from the Portland
area came to the Memorial Coliseum for a
three-day event last weekend that focused on
what Jehovah Witnesses believe is a vital
need today: to imitate Jesus Christ in all
matters of life.
“Anytime one can spend reflecting on
better ways of living, it is of great value,”
remarked Kent Benson, an elder from a con­
gregation in V ancouver and one o f the
convention’s speakers.
The Witnesses were particularly delighted
to welcome 36 people who joined their ranks
by getting baptized in an ordination ceremony
on Saturday. Witnesses view baptism as a
vital step in following Christ’s example.
“It has been an outstanding three days,”
said Benson. “The convention has been en­
couraging and provided practical informa­
tion for all in attendance."
40 years ago. M inisters must chal­ their churches.
"That," he said, "is a church
lenge the culture and forces that
have hurt the black family and ministry."
"We can't give Nelly, 50 Cent
com m unity, including those who
"demean, degrade and belittle our and Snoop Dogg a pass," Holmes
m others and d aughters," said said. "We'll take it as far as it needs
Holmes, who is congress presi­ to go to challenge the music, the
dent for the several m illion-m em ­ lyrics and videos that bring about
total devastation of the black fam­
ber Baptist convention.
Over the last 20 years, the Bethel ily-"
Stanley Hillard of Houston, who
Missionary Baptist church he pas­
heads
the National Baptist Married
tors in Florida has partnered with
Couples
Conference, said drugs,
others to provide senior citizen
AIDS,
incarceration
and military
housing, charter schools, mental
service
have
taken
fathers
out of
health clinics, opportunities for
the
home.
first-time home-buyers, even a res­
"No matter how it's lost, it's lost,"
taurant to train people for work.
He wants to identify 25 cities he said. "We have to address all the
that could duplicate the model for areas."
Obama Faults Sowing Divisions
senator said.
( AP) — Sen. Barack Obama
"At every opportunity,
told a church convention Sat­
they’ve told evangelical Chris­
urday that some right-wing
tians that Democrats disre­
evangelical leaders have ex­
spect their values and dislike
ploited and politicized reli­
their
church, while suggest­
gious beliefs in an effort to
ing
to
the rest of the country
sow' division.
that
religious
Americans care
"S om ehow , som ew here
only
about
issues
like abor­
along the way, faith stopped
tion
and
gay
marriage,
school
being used to bring us together
prayerand
intelligent
design,"
and faith started being used to
according to an advance copy
drive us apart," the Democratic
of
his speech.
presidential candidate said in
"There was even a time
a 30-minute speech before the
Sen.
Barack
Obama
when
the Christian Coalition
national meeting o f the United
determined
that
its
number
one legislative
Church of Christ.
"Faith got hijacked, partly because of the priority was tax cuts for the rich," Obama said.
so-called leaders of the Christian Right, all too "I don't know what Bible they're reading, but
eager to exploit what divides us," the Illinois it doesn't jibe with my version. "
CME Religious Leaders Gather
Leaders and the local faithful
are gathering in Portland this week
for the 41 st session o f the Alaska
Pacific Region Conference o f the
C hristian M ethodist Episcopal
C hurch.
T he co n v en tio n w ith p re sid ­
ing E lder and B ishop H enry M.
W illiam son Sr. is at the Red
Lion H otel, 1021 N .E. G rand
A ve., and is hosted by n o rth ­
east P o rtla n d ’s A llen T em ple
C M E C hurch and its pastor Rev.
Dr. L eroy H aynes Jr.
T he co n feren ce them e "From
G ood to G reat: T he Jesus C h a l­
lenge - B uilding L eaders for
T o d a y an d T o m o rro w " w ill
guide all the w eek's w orkshops,
services and a ctiv ities.
A m issionary program and
lay w o rsh ip se rv ic e fo r the
group “ 100 M en in B lack" will
take place at A llen T em ple.
For questio n s o r co n ference
in f o r m a tio n , c a ll 5 0 3 - 2 8 7 -
0261.
Coach, Mentor and Role
Model Remembered
Sevedious "Vedl" Simington
Funeral services for Sevedious
“Verdi" Simington, who died June
11,2007 at the age of 57, were held
Thursday, June 2 1 at I p.m. at New
SongC'ommunityChurch.2611 N.E.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
He was bom March 20,
1950 in Portland to Birl
Govenor and Mamie Lee
Simington of Arkansas. He
attended Elliott Elementary
School, Washington High
School, Mt. Hood Commu­
nity College, Warner Pacific
College and Portland State
University. He earned an
associate's degree and a bachelor's
degree in science education.
He had a very spiritual heart and
believed that God wanted him to
serve his community through bas­ mentsare three lovingchildren: Ms.
ketball. He loved the sport but he Shalonda L. Simington of Las Ve­
loved developing the skills of chil­ g as, N ev. and A n thony T.
dren who played in the various Simington of Portland and their
leagues even more. He was not mother Mrs. Linda D. Fairchild of
only a coach but a mentor, role Las Vegas: and Shcena M. Toops-
m odel, a d v iso r, Simington and her mother Sherri
counselor, father C ulp o f C olum bia C ity: tw o
figure and friend. g ra n d c h ild re n Ja -Ju a n M ik e l
His work can be Bennett of Las Vegas and Shakira
seen in the lives of Smith of Portland; lObrothers and
the h u n d re d s o f sisters Rosie Simington-Thomp-
kids that partici­ son.Carl, Birl, Lewis, Gene, Janice,
pated in leagues at Betty, Barbara, Tony, Sylvester and
M att
D ishm an Timothy; brother in-law Ural Th­
Community Center, om pson; siste r in-law : L inda
Saturday B asket­ Simington and a host of nieces,
ball, "Can Jam" Holiday Food Drive nephews, cousins and dedicated
and the A AU Junior O lym pic friends.
Arrangements by Cox & Cox
League.
Left tocelebrale his life achieve- Funeral Chapel.
continued
f
from Metro
land State University, a 20-year
veteran in the field of social work,
and a n a tio n a lly renow ned
speaker and successful author.
The fair offered more than 20
booths from a wide variety of
community organizations, includ­
ing Oregon Problem Gambling
Services, the African American
Health Coalition, IRCO, Central
City Concern and The Inn Home.
A delicious, free lunch catered by
Victory Outreach was provided,
with special entertainment by the
Martin Luther King School Choir.
"As much as I was impressed
with the conference, 1 was im­
pressed with the community that
came together as participants,"
said Jeff Showell, a Portland State
University graduate student who
attended.
Ten workshops were offered
to facilitate smaller group discus­
sions on the health of the family.
Topics included mental health
and addiction, gambling addic­
tion, spirituality, African Ameri­
can male issues, African refugee
and immigrant issues, risky sexual
behavior, and early childhood
parenting.
Youth workshops were offered
on the topics of family communi­
cation, youth empowerment, and
grief and loss.
"I thought that the information
was very relevant and that as a
member of the African-American
community I think it’s very impor­
tant that we continue to have
events like this, so that people
can not only be educated on the
issues but also come together
and see how we can support each
other in the community,” said
Connie Carley, from the Oregon
Com m ission on Children and
Families.
S p e c ia l
g u e s ts
R enee
M itchell, aw ard-w inning O r­
egonian colum nist, poet and
playw right, and M adgesdiq, a
local entertainer and rapper,
also gave uplifting and pow er­
ful perform ances.
“We hope to see everyone at
this event next year," said Jackie
Strong. “We plan to make it big­
ger and better.”
Lawyers Give Back
to Parkrose Kids
continued
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f r(,m Metro
Some students learn valuable
life lessons, like how to address
an envelope correctly and how to
readanovel through in itsentirety
for the first time. One teacher said
students in her class with moderate
to severe writing disabilities spend
extra time making sure their letters
are perfect, checking all words in
the dictionary before sending.
A New Worship Experience In Northeast Portland
Northwest Voice For Christ Community C h u rd í
‘The Faithful Church" Rev.3 :7 -12
“ Keeping It Real Jesus' Way"
Evening of
Gospel Music Set
The local community is invited
to an evening of Gospel music on
Saturday, July 7 at 6 p.m. at New
Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
3725 N. Gantenbein.
Featured guests include the
Union District Association Mass
Choir, G-N-C, Vis-U-Lyze, Gen­
esis, and much more!
For information, call 503-281-
5445.
you expect? The 300C has a d is­
tinctive American heritage which
has not been lost in translation,
but was revamped with new vital­
ity. Changes to C hry sler's V8-
powered 300C are m inorfor 2007.
They include a variety o f new
c o lo r s , re d e s ig n e d 1 8 -in c h
ch ro m e w heels and a d a p tiv e
cruise control and Sm artBeam
headlamps.
In this re viewer's opinion, the 2007
Chrysler 300C warrants a superior
rating in the large sedan class.
Though supremely quiet most of the
time, the Hemi V8 delivers a satisfy­
ing note when accelerating hard, but
provides a respectable fuel rating
with the MDS system.
With its Bentley-like lines and
Mercedes-like handling, this big
mobster in pinstripes has a boister­
ous larger-than-life style with ample
interior space and real speed, dust­
ing its competitors off the line.
84 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, Oregon
Worship Service — Sundays 1:30 P.M.
Prayer/Bihle Study — Wednesdays 6:00 P.M.
G ilg a l: aTraining Ministry (2nd Kings 4:38)
Rev. H. L. Hodge, Ph.D. — Pastor/Teacher/Life C hange Specialist
503-334-6239
All are welcome to come and get a solid foundation on how Jesus
impacts our lives in the 21st century! We will keep it real.
Email: hodgehspks®’msn.com • www/nwvctrainingministry.com
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