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il!‘ '¡Llnrtbuih © bseruer lanuary 7, 2 0 0 9 Page A5 Barbers at the Top of their Game Champions opens on MLK All the hard w ork that went into the opening o f Cham pions Barbershop at 3827 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. BI vd. has passed, and now the reality sets in. The sh op’s barbers Jesse Jackson and A ndy Harry and ow ners, Jamaal Lane and Art W illiam s are hard at work, providing cuts in their up scale, sports-them ed shop. C h a m p io n s B a rb e rs h o p opened their doors to their clients providing an attractive and invit ing atm osphere for those seeking a “cham pion level” o f groom ing services. The shop also provides a vari ety o f discounts to the com m u nity. Last month, they offered $3 o ff cuts for PIL students receiv ing a 3.0 G PA during their first quarter T h ey ’realsoprovided$3 o ff cuts for anyone who brought in an unopened toy donation. T he contribution o f toys was donated to Self Enhancement, Inc. for their holiday needs. Lane describes that the name s h o p 's m o tto , b u t i t ’s th e ir lifestyle. “Unity, being one, is key for us as barbers,” W illiam s said. ‘T h ere is an accountability we have for our com m unity and each other. W e push each other to live at a higher standard.” Lane explains how the dictio nary describes a cham pion as som eone who fights for a cause. “W e professionally cut hair and behind the cutting th ere’s a higher purpose," he said. O n a daily basis. Cham pions Barbershop custom ers not only com e in to receive a cut, but also for the conversations. Som etim es full o f com edy, the talk is an open invitation to dis cuss politics, sports, religion and relationships. All o f the barbers can share w here th ey ’ve been and w here they’re going and are dedicated to living a positive stan dard that can lead others to do the same. “O ur desire is for our shop to impact the com m unity in a way that would leave a legacy,” W ill iam s says. “W e’re very passion photos by M ark W ashington / T he P ortland O bserver ate about the young people in our Champions Barbershop is a new upscale and sports-themed business at 3827 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Pictured are com m unity and we hope to be an co-owner Jamaal Lane (from left), barbers Andy Harry and Jesse Jackson, and co-owner Art Williams. 22"dA n n u al N e ig h b o rh o o d F ix-It F air A F R E E e v e n t w h e r e y o u c a n le a r n s i m p l e a n d a f f o r d a b le w a y s to im p r o v e y o u r h o m e , l i v e h e a l t h y a n d s a v e m o n e y . 8:30 a.m . to 2 p.m. J a n u a r y 10, 2 0 0 9 | PARKROSE HIGH SCHOOL | 1 2 003 NE S h a v e r S t. F eb ru a ry 7, 2 0 0 9 | GEORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 1OOOO N Burr Ave. Free lunch I Free on-site professional childcare Door prizes every hour Hourly workshops Day-long exhibits Customers fill the seats at the new Champions Barbershop. o f the shop represents w hat the influential and positive exam ple.” barbers strive to be. O utsid e o f the p o sitiv e c o n “T o be a cham pion, you are v ersatio n s and g reat cu ts, this co n sid ered the b est," L ane said. unique shop also o ffe rs liv a b il “L ike in bask etb all, there are ity in a new ly ren o v a ted b u ild p rofessio n al ball players, but ing, free w i-fi, co ffee b ar and a there are only a few cham pions. flat screen TV . T h is p lace has W hen you achieve ch a m p io n w alls decked out w ith sports ship level, y o u 're at the top o f m em o rab ilia, spacio u s seating y o u r g am e.” and a com fortable area for k id 's W ithout doubt the com m unity to play. support has show n that these “ W e not only w anted a clean, barbers are best at what they do. refreshing place as a barbershop, Even Portland’s very own w in but we w anted a family atm o ners, Portland Trailblazers Greg sphere. O ur plans included ac O den, Brandon Roy, LaM arcus com m odations for parents and Aldridge and Martell W cbsterare kids," Lane says. “A few o f us regular clients and true support have wives and children and truly ers o f the shop. understand family. W hat better “C om m unity Builds C ham pi place to have a mix of all the things ons. Be O ne," is not only the we love, fam ily and sports!” Snow Doesn’t Stop Tram The Portland Aerial Tram had its biggest day o f 2(X)8 during the recent snow em ergency, record ing a total ridership o f 5,428 on Dec. 23 - and for the first tim e since operations began 23 months ago, the tw o Tram cabins reached full-capacity loads o f 78 people on some trips. Oregon Health Sciences Uni versity President Joe Robertson said tram operators extended hours, waived fares, and ran the tram through the holidays and Sundays. “T heirefforts meant we always had a safe, reliable way to get people to and from Marquam Hill, even in the midst o f ice, snow, fre e z in g ra in a n d slu s h ," Robertson said. Tram ridership totaled 37,644 during the 13 days o f the snow emergency beginning on Dec. 15. The $4 fare typically charged to non-O H SU riders was w aived throughout the five-day stretch when road travel was most difficult - from Sunday, Dec. 21, through Thursday, Dec. 25 - to accom m o date Marquam Hill residents who o th e rw is e w o u ld h av e been stranded. Next tim e y o u ’re in the area, stop by C ham pions and experi ence what the champion level feels like. 5 0 3 -8 2 3 -4 3 0 9 | fix itfa ir @ c i.P o r tla n d .o r .u s | w w w .p o r t la n d o n lin e . c o m / o s d / fif Sponsored by; PGE | Energy Trust | Portland Development Commission | Pacific Power "Keep Alive The Dream " Tribute to: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr This event will feature artistic expressions of music, dance, psalm, inspirational speaking and politically motivating speeches. WHEN? Monday January 19,2009 WHERE? Highland Christian Center 11:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. 7600 N.E. Glisan, Portland, Oregon Appearances by: City. State and National Dignitaries, Legendary "Beyons", Oz and Company, University o f Oregon Gospel Choir, Jefferson Dancers. Derrick Duffy and Chosen Generation, “No Kidding Choir”, Michelle Lang and Still Water, Gospel Music Workshop of Oregon/Vancouver Chapters, Royalty, Linda Hornhuckle & Janice Scroggins, various schools and community groups. Special Features: Life Time Achievement Awards Ceremony, Dreamers Village Bazaar Live Program /Radio Broadcast: KBQQ (90.7 FM) Broadcast/tape delayed on Portland Community Media (channel 11) 1:00 8:00PM and on Television Services (PPS channel 28) 3:00 10:00PM Donation: $5.00 OR 5 cans of non-perishable food. CHANGE? Yes we can! INSPIRED BY THE PURSUIT OF PROGRESS Repair Scams Follow Storms D ec em b e r's w inter storm has has the follow ing advice: left m any hom es and buildings Check to make sure the contrac d am aged by dow ned trees, ice- tor is properly licensed. 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