Family planning public memorial for Papa

Submitted by John Tierney on Fri, 2009-11-20 14:51

I just spoke with the people at Papa's Soul Food Kitchen and they say Papa's family is planning a public memorial service sometime in the next week or so, although they are still working on the details and exact date.

Papa was the owner of the popular soul food restaurant at 4th and Blair in Whiteaker.  He died on Wednesday.

Fans and friends alike are leaving condolence messages on Papa's Soul Food's MySpace page and the restaurant's Yelp review page.

"You were a great person as well as a great cook," one message read.

"I can't even say how much I appreciate all that Papa has done for this town and my family," another read.

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Cuts for Kids pairs Eugene barbers with Springfield kids

Submitted by Mark Furman on Fri, 2009-11-20 09:59

Press release

Some Springfield families hit hard by the tough economy will be treated to free cuts next Monday, thanks to a team of Eugene barbers.

Barbers from Mos Faded Barbershop, located at 7th and Blair, Eugene, and well-known for its exterior artwork, will set up at Springfield Middle School on Monday, Nov. 23, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cuts are available to Springfield Middle School students and their siblings.

The program is a reprise of the popular “Cuts for Kids” program offered in the past.

“The barbers really enjoy this, they feel like they’re giving back, especially in these tough times,” says Gene Chism, a multicultural liaison for Springfield Public Schools and the program’s organizer.

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Papa's Soul Food Kitchen remains open for business

Submitted by Mark Furman on Thu, 2009-11-19 16:46

Papa's Soul Food Kitchen will be open as usual Thursday because that is the way Papa would have wanted it, KVAL News learned in a visit to the restaurant.

Papa had been in Eugene off and on for 9 years. He started his restaurant on Cinco de Mayo in 2006. He also recently opened Brown Betty's with his wife, a second eatery in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene, Ore.

His brother would not say how old Papa was at the time of his death Wednesday. Memorial plans have not been set yet, he told KVAL News.

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'Papa, we will miss you'

Submitted by Mark Furman on Thu, 2009-11-19 15:43

A sign outside his restaurant confirmed the sad news Thursday:

"Papa, we will miss you

"We lost a friend, a father, a husband, a chef, and one of the best people we've ever known. Papa passed away Wednesday the 18th of November.

"We are all mourning our loss and ask that you please respect our option to mourn privately.

"Please enjoy Papa's menu, music and restaurant just as he would like you to: With a smile on your face and some sauce on your shirt!

"God bless."

Did you know Papa? Share your photos and memories on KVAL.com

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Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine
A New You Salon & Spa
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Ninkasi Brewing
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Emerald Valley Pet Center
Western Eugene's Preferred Veterinarian
End Results Grooming
Certified Master Groomer for over 35 years. All Breeds, All Sizes. Dogs & Cats!
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Purveyors of Fine Fish & Seafood Since 1890

Eugene company, Centro Latino Americano team up on phone cards

Submitted by Mark Furman on Wed, 2009-11-18 13:54

Press release

New World Brands, Inc. (NWB), a local telecommunication services and equipment company, and Centro Latino Americano have agreed to a unique partnership that will help provide financial support for the non-profit.  Through NWB Planet Verde, the company’s division dedicated to environmental and social justice issues, NWB will offer an international phone card for sale through Centro Latino Americano that will dedicate a significant percentage of the revenue generated to support the organization.

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City Councilor to discuss W. Eugene EmX line Nov. 17

Submitted by Mark Furman on Wed, 2009-11-11 14:33

Press release from LTD

Mark your calendar to join Eugene City Councilor Andrea Ortiz next Tuesday, November 17, in a conversation about the West Eugene EmX Extension project.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Plaza Latina
1333 West 7th Avenue, Eugene, OR
Click here for a map

City of Eugene and Lane Transit District staff will be on hand to provide information on the project's process and timeline. New design graphics will be available, highlighting:

  • Proposed station locations
  • How traffic will flow on West 6th and 7th Avenues with EmX (turns, property access, the flow of through-traffic)
  • Design challenges and opportunities

Join host Councilor Ortiz to learn more about the latest design options and provide your feedback!

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Hello turkeys! A ton of turkey arrives for Whiteaker Community Dinner

Submitted by John Tierney on Tue, 2009-11-10 17:23

Here's the story KVAL's David Walker filed today:

Nearly a ton of turkeys arrived in Eugene Tuesday afternoon.

They'll be part of the 21st annual free community Thanksgiving dinner at the Whiteaker Head Start center.

The turkeys were donated by the teamsters and other unions and will be prepared for the dinner by culinary students at Lane Community College.

Organizers say the free thanksgiving dinner will feed more than 2,500 men, women and children.

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Raise a glass: Ninkasi opens tasting room

Submitted by Mark Furman on Mon, 2009-11-09 17:28

Raise a glass: Ninkasi Brewery's tasting room is now open for business.

Visitors can sample beers and tour the brewery every day, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Eugene companies built the bar and mosaic of the Ninkasi logo. The tasting room is located in the Whiteaker neighborhood on Second and Van Buren.





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New Ninkasi Tasting Room Now Open to Public!

Submitted by Kristena Cox on Mon, 2009-11-09 15:46

Ninkasi Brewery's brand new tasting room on 2nd & Van Buren is now open to the public from 11am-7pm where you will find many taps of their divine beer for your thirst quenching pleasure.

Hoppy indulgencies include their latest seasonal: Sleigh'r. It's a dark double tasty ale that totally rocks!

Stop by the brewery for a pint, pick up a t-shirt and enjoy the new digs.

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Elevate Your Style @ Pulpit Clothing Store

Submitted by Kristena Cox on Fri, 2009-11-06 11:31

Cruising through Whiteaker can sometimes feel like the Land of Oz. You never know what may appear or who you will meet. I was driving next to the railroad tracks through an industrial part of Whiteaker on 2nd and Polk and came across a hip looking fashion store front whose sign read “Pulpit Clothing” and “Open.” So I went inside where I met Casey Jorgensen, proprietor.

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