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Fortiani» (Dbacrticr Page 6 A p ril 23. 2014 People’s Bridge c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 3 Chet Orloff said the Native Ameri can name was selected because it holds the “most promise to connect the people of our region today with the long past of people who have been here for thousands of years, and to connect with future genera tions.” While the spelling “Tillicum” was initially proposed, the Committee selected “Tilikum” because that is how the first people who lived here spelled the word. The word is Chi nook Wawa, an international lan guage used by first Oregonians, and later spoken by explorers, fur traders, settlers and the first few generations of Portlanders. Chinook Wawa is still spoken today. Tilikum means people, tribe and relatives and has come to mean friendly people and friends. “Tilikum symbolizes coming to gether,” said Orloff. “It conveys connections, in not only the rela tionships between people, but in the connections we will make as we ride, walk, run and cycle across this beautiful new bridge.” C hin o o k an s are indig en o u s peoples and tribes who have lived near the Columbia and Willamette rivers for 14,000 years. However, Chinook jargon is not the language of any one tribe. A sampling of public submis sions in favor of “Tilikum” spoke to its honor of Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest who used this word to name a friend, or refer to the common people. “This is a people’s bridge (not a car bridge) in more ways than one. This name also ties us to the past and present through this Northwest Native American word,” said one of the commentators. The bridge, the first built over the Willamette River in Portland in more than 40 years, will be the first cable- stayed bridge for the region, ex tending 1,720 feet (.326 miles) over the river. The bridge alignment is Southwest Porter Street on the west side and Southeast Sherman Street A banner reveals the name for TriMet’s new bridge over the Willamette River. on the east side. OAHU BRIDGE OF THE PEOPLE Upholstery Cleaning • Sofa/Loveseat • Pet Stains • Flood Restorations Art Show Celebrates Fair Housing CUPCT (LEANING 4 STEAMER 5 0 3 -7 0 5 -2 5 8 7 |2 Rooms + Hall Extra | rooms $10 .each with I coupon. We Also Do Janitorial Services I_________ J 1 ■ Complete House I I I Carpet Cleaning I I Spot/Stain Removal • 24 Hour Flood Service WM Free I Deodenzer | Upholstery Cleaning • Area Rug Cleaning • Dry Time 2-4 Hours Free Estimates • Available Weekends $1AQ 95 I Up to I lOOOsq feet Jjvith coupon. Licensed • Bonded • Insured A public display of artwork honoring the positive impact the Fair Housing Act has had on society is featured this month at Beaverton City Hall, 4755 S. W. Griffith Dr. In 1968, President Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, which protects an individual against discrimination when they seek out a prospective home. To recognize Fair Hous ing Month, the Beaverton Arts Commission is showcasing art that captures the essence of home. “I’m impressed with the art and how it conveys this impor tant message of fairness,” said M ayor Doyle. “Each piece shows the artists’ unique and personal perspective, while still cap tu rin g the em otion of home.” All of the artwork is for sale. Beaverton City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE SP1NACOLUMN TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Part 30. Genuine Benefits of Chiropractic Help : C an a c h iro p ra c to r re ally help my problems? \ : You have no doubt heard how c h iro p ra cto rs helped a friend’s headaches, neck pain, neck stiffness, back pain or fatigue? B ut, it is perfectly normal for you to wonder whether a chiropractor can really your particular problems. Your headaches. Your neck pain and/or stiff ness. Your back pain or other symp toms. Problems you may have had for some time. Q Dr. Billy R. Flowers The truth is, doctors of chiropractic are extremely successful at eliminating many symptoms. Often more quickly and effectively than other healing methods. But, your doctor of chiropractic can do so much more for you than just treat ing symptoms. Your chiropractor is con cerned with making sure your entire body is functioning properly. Therefore, your chiropractor goes beyond treating your immediate symptoms to make sure your body is still functioning effi ciently. That is the only way true health can be achieved. But we aren’t the only ones who have said it. Chiropractic has been accepted by the ultimate authority; you the people. Flowers' Chiropractic Office 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon 97212 • P h o n e : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 * 5 5 0 4
