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February 18. 2009
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News and reviews on new motor vehicles
2009 Kia
Borrego EX 4X4
The 2009 Kia Borrego is a true
body-on-fram e 4x4 SUV that
feels comfortable both on the road
and off of it.Kia is hoping to lure
customers to its soven-passenger,
body-on-fram e SUV with the
promise of luxury at a value price.
The Borrego is Kia's first model
to offer accessories such as voice-
activated navigation, Bluetooth,
keyless start and a back-up cam­
era. Other options such as leather
seating, an upgraded Infinity au­
dio system and a rear-seat DVD
entertainment system may come
as a surprise to consummers who
may have previously considered
Kia strictly a bare-bones brand.
The 2009 Kia Borrego is up
against long-running, top-selling
midsize standbys such as the Ford
Explorer, Toyota 4Runner and
Nissan Pathfinder. The Borrego
has a slightly lower base price than
these competitors, and offers all
the necessities for an active fam­
ily, such as a 60/40-folding second
Specifications: 3.8L 24 valve DOHC V6 engine; 5-speed automatic transmission; City 16
mpg, 21 Highway mpg; MRSP $36,295.
row and a 50/50-split third row.
The Borrego is available with
rear-wheel or four-wheel drive
systems, in either LX, EX, or Lim­
ited trims. Two drive-train choices
are available, the first, a 276-hp
A
r t s
3.8-liter V6 mated to five-speed
automatic, or a 337-hp 4.6-liter V8
mated to an all new six-speed au­
'
tomatic transmission. Towing ca­
pacity with the 3.8-liter V6 is rated
for 5,000 pounds, while the 4.6-
liter V8 is capable of towing 7,500
pounds. Standard features include
seven-passenger seating, inte­
grated rear tow hitch, cruise con­
trol, and roof rails. Standard safety
features include full length side
curtain airbags, seat m ounted
airbags, drivers knee airbag (V8
only), active front head restraints,
electronic stability program, and
back-up warning system. Unlike
some trucks, the Borrego has coil
springs, front and rear, which
should provide a more car-like
ride.
The Borrego gives Kia its most-
powerful and best-equipped ve­
hicle yet, and it shows consumers
that the brand once known mostly
for value and economy can field a
credible entry in a near-premium
vehicle segment. The Kia Borrego
EX is an SUV that is capable,
comfortable and loaded with great
options; however, it is price is
within the same arena as it com­
petitors so it will not stand out as
much in a market that is losing it
popularity.
Michael Tillery
Broker
503.975.8004
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African Dance
Blends with Ballet
Classical ballet and West African culture merge in “Lambarena. "
O regon B allet Theatre Stowell world premiere set to
p re se n ts fo u r p e r f o r ­ the jagged, percussive rhythms
mances of Lambarena, an of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite
irresistible fusion of Bach of Spring.
Performances take place at
and traditional African mu­
Keller Auditorium, Southwest
sic and dance.
The show is the third Third Avenue at Clay Street, at
ballet by Val Caniparoli to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.
enter the OBT repertoire, 21; Friday, Feb.27: and Satur­
and the first since 1992. The day, Feb. 28; as well as a Sun­
program is paired with Pe­ day matinee: Feb. 22 at 2 p.m.
ter M artin s’ exhilarating T ickets start at $15. V isit
A sh, and a C h risto p h e r obt.org or ticketmaster.com.
C lassically trained dancers from
Trey McIntyre Project perform as
p art o f a new company form ed by
one o f P ortland's
favorite
choreographers.
all T icketm aster outlets, in­
cluding Portland C enter for
Performing Arts Box Office.
T ickets are $2O-$5O plus
service fee and available by
calling 503-790-2787, from
Sunday, February 22,2009 2pm - 5pm
Final Registration
Sunday, March 8, 2009 2pm - 5pm
For New and Returning Members a n d Mentors
3800 NE Mallory
Portland, O regon
M ark M erritt and Jacob Bean-
W atson s ta r in ‘B righton
Beach Memoirs, ' a Neil Simon
playcenteringon an irrepress­
ible adolescent who bears
w itness as everyone around
him copes with hardships and
the hum or in it all. The Port­
land Actors Conservatory pro­
duction opens Friday, Feb. 2 0
and continues through March
8 a t the Firehouse Theater,
1 4 3 6 S.W. Montgom ery St.
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SPINACOLUMN
An ongoing senes of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession
Dr. Billy R. Flowers
Part 7. CHILDREN & CHIROPRACTIC:
Start off early in life for a lifetime of health
: When will my children practor even when they aren 't all is so that with regularC hi-
be old enough to benefit sick. Why would she do this ? ropractic care, children can
Actually, there are more d e v e lo p a n early perfect
from seeing Chiropractor?
ea sons for children to see spine. Not only to help them
Children of Chiroprae
ors often receive their a Chiropractor regularly than do better in school, but to
there arc for adults. First of all, g a in in c re a se d s tre n g th ,
first spinal adjustments the day
they are bom. Using special because of their activities in health and vitality through­
techniques for infants, Chiro­ school and out, children natu­ out their adult lives. To find
practors are able to correct rally take more spills than an out all the ways Chiropractic
spinal misalignments caused average adult. This is one of the can help your children expe­
by the traumatic and turning of most common reasons people rience a lifetim e of good
childbirth. What’s more, we’re bring their children to a Chiro­ health, please call us at the
frequently able to alleviate in­ practor. But the best reason of num ber below.
fant problems like colic that
often keeps both babies and
parents up all night.
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Trey McIntyre World Premiere
T re y M c In ty re , one o f
P o rtla n d ’s m ost acclaim ed
and in -d em an d c h o re o g ra ­
p h ers, retu rn s to the R ose
City with the N orthw est de­
b u t o f h is c e le b ra te d new
company, the Trey M cIntyre
Project.
T h e c la s s ic a lly -tra in e d
dancers will perform a world
prem iere o f b allet com m is­
sioned by White Bird as well
as tw o acclaim ed w orks set
to Peter, Paul and Mary and
the Beatles.
P erfo rm an ces are sch ed ­
uled Wednesday through Fri­
day, Feb. 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Newmark Theatre, 1111
S.W. Broadway.
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Peninsula Little League 2009
(Serving the Youth of Inner North & Northeast Portland ages 5-14)
wszr our website at. wwweteamz active com/peninsulalittleleaque
Registration available on-line beginning January 15. 2009
Regular Sign up*
Applications will be available to do w n loa d a t our website on
February 13. 2009
S 6 4 /T B a ll, $ 7 4 \ l l o th e r le v e l*
Fee for Jr. Golfori
This tee includes the pepperoni tund raiser
Sell one bag o f pepperoni and get $24 otl fee
Each bag contains 24 sticks
$15.00 for I Child per Family
$25.00 for 2 Children per Family
$40.00 for 3 Children per Family
$55.00 for 4 Children per Family
Peninsula Park Community ( enter
100 N Portland Blvd
Baseball Program
Level
Ages
T-Ball
5 -6
7 -8
8 10
1 0 -1 2
13- 14
Farm
Minor
Major
Junior
Questions contact:
Fa* lor Monfort
Saturdays:
February 7. and February 14
10 00 am to 1.00 pin
$20.00
Thursdays:
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Additional Foo for Uniform For Porton
$25.00 w hich includes Hat a n d Shirt
February 5. and February 19
6 30 pm to 8 30 pm
If you have any questions, please call
(503) 936-8568 Debbie M oaning
or
(503) 320-0123 Angie Harris
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