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Page 12 February 10, 2021 r ib e xPress 625 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97211 Call to Order: 503-919-6921 Rib Express, tasty food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Open (hours) Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun: 1pm- 9pm • Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Avalon Flowers 520 SW 3rd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 • 503-796-9250 A full service flower experience Cori Stewart-- Owner, Operator • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Funerals • Weddings Open: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am til 5:30pm Saturday 9am til 2pm. Website: avalonflowerspdx.com email: avalonflowers@msn.com We Offer Wire Services Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent 311 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 503 286 1103 Fax 503 286 1146 ernie.hill.h5mb@statefarm.com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service R State Farm R Worship in Pink volunteers working with Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington on breast cancer prevention in Portland’s African American community gather for a group photo during a training summit in 2017. Komen Closing Portland Operations Breast cancer prevention group has strong community ties After almost three decades of serving the breast cancer commu- nity from its headquarters in Port- land, including developing deep bonds in the African American community, Susan G. Komen Or- egon and Southwest Washington is closing its doors for good on March 31. The decision followed an an- nouncement by the national Susan G. Komen organization to consol- idate its 61-affiliate network and all operational services to Dallas, Texas. All services and programs to Oregon and southwest Wash- ington from Komen in the future will be provided from the national team in Dallas, officials said. “This change is incredibly dif- ficult,” Alice Fern, the chapter’s marketing and communications manager told the Portland Observ- er. The last day for the majority of local staff will be Feb. 19, with key staff to oversee the logistics of the consolidation and transition of local programs through March. Last spring, in an effort to con- tinue to serve the community as long as possible and in preparation for the national consolidation, the local chapter closed their physical office space in downtown Port- land and began to work remotely, reduced salaries, and made tough personnel changes. “We know this change is up- setting; we deeply empathize with you,” said Andrew Asato, chief executive officer for Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington. “This organiza- tion has been a place of support, friendship, and family during some of the hardest times in our lives, and it is with a heavy heart that we deliver this news.” The local Komen team has proudly served the African Amer- ican community with multiple ini- tiatives to promote breast cancer prevention, treatment and educa- tion over its tenure in Portland. It recently celebrated its 10th an- niversary of Worship in Pink, a breast cancer education program based in the Portland-metro faith- based community, mostly focused on churches historically serving h arris v ideo & P hotograPhy 503-730-1156 Beef - $5.29 per lb Pork Chops - $4.09 per lb Stew Meat - $5.09 per lb Ground Beef - $4.99 per lb Beef Tenderloin - $4.00 off Whole Frozen Chicken - #1.99 per lb Baby Back Ribs - $2.99 per lb Theotis Cason 503-287-0855 5015 NE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 Catering Available Funeral and Memorial Coverage Capturing the Services For You, For Others Forever! Black congregations. Each year, since 2011, Wor- ship in Pink has had between 25- 40 participating churches of all faiths, as well as hair salons, bar- ber shops, and community orga- nizations helping to promote the program. As the Komen chapter pre- pares its transition, it has pledged $200,000 to eight of its commu- nity partners, including Worship in Pink and another outreach to the Black community, the Afri- can-American Initiative, to either continue the work Komen Ore- gon and Southwest Washington began or further enhance their own work After March 31, Komen na- tional will direct the activities in the Portland area, continuing to have a presence and offer sup- port through national programs for years to come, officials said. In addition, all money raised in the Oregon and southwest Wash- ington region will go to Susan G. Komen in Dallas and benefit na- tional programs and services. Get Paid for Firefighter Training C onTinued from P age 9 fire instructor Jeff Ennenga said. “You can help rebuild the commu- nity damaged by wildfires and gain lifelong skills.” Employment will begin April 1, followed by a 120-hour com- prehensive paid certified training program. For more information, call the Workforce Development Department at 503-594-6246 or