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November 4. 2009
Poverty Reduction Program Applauded
PDC program
assists families
The Economic O pportunity
Initiative, an innovative, out­
com e-b ased poverty re d u c ­
tion program m anaged by the
Portland D evelopm ent C om ­
m ission, has received a Hu-
the community from a fairly low-income residents (for ex­
small three-year investment far ample, in the city o f Portland,
exceed the alternative costs in a family of four earning under
law enforcem ent, safety net $34,000). Currently, 26 non­
services, family services and p ro f it p r o v id e r s , fu n d e d
other public expenditures,” said through EO1, adm inister 34
c o m m u n ity -b a se d p ro je c ts
Ian Bromley, council chair.
The PDC initiative is d e ­ that provide custom ized tech­
sig n e d to sig n ific a n tly in ­ n ic a l
a s s is ta n c e
to
crease the incom es o f very m icroenterprises, and career
man Capital Award from the
International Econom ic D e­
velopm ent Council.
The program was praised
for d ev elo p in g p ro d u ctiv e,
responsible citizens and new
ta x p a y e r s o f p e o p le w ho
seem ed d e stin e d to be tax
burdens on the city.
“The benefits and savings to
Athlete Excels with Spartans
Dominique Mims, a senior at Hillsboro
High is a 3 year starter for the Spartans
and all-league player, an all-around ath­
lete who carries an outstanding 3.4 grade
point average.
Mims, who grew up in Portland, also
plays basketball, averaging 25 points per
game with a summer league game high of
35 points.
In football, he was recently featured on
ESPN Sports Center highlights when he
pulled off the impossible with a stunning
61-yard, game winning touchdown with
seconds to go in a game against highly
rated Glencoe.
Mims was rated a pre-season all-state
quarterback and defensive back choice. He
is considering attending the University of
Oregon next year.
His father, Anthony “Tony” Mims Sr., is
a former standout at Portland State Uni­
versity where his school record as all-time Hillsboro High School quarterback Dominque Mims with his father Anthony
leading tackier still stands after 30 years. Mims Sr.
Roosevelt Homecoming on Friday
The Roosevelt High School
community will dedicate its new
grandstands during the football
team's homecoming game and
celebration on Friday, Nov. 6.
The grandstands are the first
installm ent o f the St. Johns
Teddy Roosevelt Athletic Com­
plex project.
The Old School celebration
will include a bonfire lit in the
school’s courtyard at 4 p.m.,
with music and a barbeque fol­
lowing at 5:30 p.m.
General recognition of do-
nors and key supportive friends
will occur at approximately 6:45
p.m. at the Courtyard Stage. The
National Anthem with special
nity expects that the first game
in the new stands will fill to
standing room only.
seating in the new stands will
begin at approximately 7:20 p.m.
The north Portland commu-
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coaching, training, and em ­
p lo y m e n t
s e rv ic e s
to
workforce participants.
More than 2,500 individu­
als were enrolled in the pro­
gram in fiscal 08/09, with each
p articip an t receiving assis­
tance for three years. EO1
staff and providers meet fre­
q u en tly to share stra te g ie s
and a d d ress re so u rc e gaps
and com m on training needs.
The International Economic-
Development Council is head­
q u a r te r e d in W a sh in g to n ,
D C. Its mission is to provide
leadership and excellence in
econom ic d ev elo p m en t for
com m unities, m em bers and
partners.
12th Annual Pre-
Thanskgiving Dinner
Comer Stone Community Church of God in Christ, 2216
N.E. Killingsworth St., will host its 12th annual free pre-
Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to
3:30p.m.
The church invites the public to join them for a hot meal,
hot coffee and good fellowship.
Free transportation will be provided during the event, with
a bus scheduled to depart from Northwest Third Avenue
and Burnside at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; and a bus
departing Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and
Wygant Street at 11; 30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. A van will
also pick up passengers at Maple Mallory, 3800 N.E. Mallory.
For more information, call 503-281-4587.
Paul A. Neufeldt
503-875-1695
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Affordable Design and Business Support
Graphic Design
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Ad Design
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The African American Men’s Club, Inc. (AAMC)
Northwest Voice for Christ Ministries
Presents a
Presents a Shocking Revelation!
“Addiction in the Church”
Saturday, November 2 8 .2(X)9
Billy Webb Elk’s Lodge, 6 North Tillamook St.. Portland, Oregon
“For that which I do I allow not” Romans 7:19-24
Presenter: Bishop H.L. Hodge, Ph.D.
Pastor/Behavioral Health Scientist
9 PM - 2 AM
Donation: $15.00 per person • Music by DJ
Come and Learn about the hidden crisis o f many
that sit in church pews each Sunday
Hidden Topics
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“God grant me the
serenity to accept the
things 1 can not
change; the courage to
change the things I can,
and the wisdom to
know the difference.:’
PrescriptionDrugAbu.se
Alcohol Abuse
Chemical Dependency
Powerlessness
Unmanageability
Co-dependency
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Where: 4800 NE 30th Avenue
Time: 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
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. Cost: $20.00
Pre-Holiday Dance
L et’s Kick o ff the holiday season with friends, food, and fu n
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Raffle & 50/50 split: Tickets - $ 1.00 each
Menu: Roast Beef, Chicken, Mac & Cheese,
Green Beans, Salad & Dinner Rolls
Tickets Available at:
AAMC Club Members • Elk’s Lodge (503) 284-4853
Cannon's Rib Express (503) 288-3836 • One Stop Records (503) 284-8103
Geneva's Shear Perfection (503) 285-1159
James & Johnnie Mayfield - Vancouver (360) 576-8519
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Proceeds to benefit the AAMC Scholarship Program
The African American M en ’s Club is a non-profit organization
Lunch will be available Telephone: 503 863-6545
EMMANUEL
In Loving
Memory
Betty Jean Barr
Betty was bom in Pell City,
A la. to W arren and M ary
Walton.
She moved to Portland after
graduating from Ullman High
School in Birmingham, Ala. in
1962. Shortly afterw ard, she
married Floyd Barr in 1964.
She became a widow at an
early age and devoted her life
to her family. She was a sports
enthusiast and enjoyed cook­
ing and being the life of the
party.
A lthough Betty was d iag­
nosed with cancer five months
ago, she faced her illness de­
termined to beat it.
She is survived by her son,
Carey (Kyra) Barr of Portland;
daughters, Natalie Barr of Port­
land and C a trin a B arr o f
D o u g lasv ille, G a; and four
grandchildren, Branden Berry,
Hadiya Barr, Caleb Barr and
Kalila Barr. She is also survived
by her sister-in-laws Vertie M.
Spikes (Leslie), Luvemia Dou­
glas and Leola Ban all from Port­
land, and a host of nephews,
nieces, numerous cousins, rela­
tives and special friends.
A memorial celebration was
held Monday at Bethel AME
church. Interment followed at
Rose City Cemetery.
Anangements by Terry Fam­
ily Funeral Home.
C h u rc h o f G o d in
C h ris t U n ite d
4800 NE 30th Ave.
Portland OR 97211
503-335-8772
You are cordially invited
to worship with us in
these services:
Sunday Service
Sunday School l():(X) A.M
Y.P.C.E. 6:30P.M
Worship Service 12:00 Noon
Evangelistic Service 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday Night: Bible Study 7:30 P.M.
Friday Night: Regular Service 7:30 P.M.
Prayer Meeting & Seminar: Monday - Friday 12:00
Philadelphia CMB Church
Pastors Jerry & Annie Gutierrez
Would like to invite you
for Service eveiy
Friday Night at 7:00pm
Services will be held a t
New Song Community Center
2511 NE MLK Blvd.
Comer of NE MLK Blvd and Russell Street
Pastor Roy E. Clay Sr. & Co-Pastor Lottie M. Clay
Thesday: Women & Men Meeting 7PM
Infant and Toddler care will be provided.
Doors open at 6pm for every service
W ednesday: Bible Study 7PM
For directions or more information, call
Sunday School 10AM
Sunday Morning Services 11:30 AM
503-488-5481
238 NE Mason ST
For more information contact Pastor Clay
at 503-309-6320
www.mfhmportlAnd.com