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To fully serve the community, the Mid-county Memo offers this section to showcase upcoming special events, celebrations of milestones in our readers' lives, those seemingly small accomplishments that often do not receive the recognition they deserve, and everyday events that should be shared with friends and neighbors along with opportunities to participate in the community. Memo Pad submissions for the February issue are due Tuesday, Jan. 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave, Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The fax number is 503-249-7672.
Royals are second in state
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| The Portland Christian Royals varsity football team was runner up in the 2A state tournament. COURTESY NW SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY |
This is the first time in PC history the football team has advanced to the state finals. Football began at PC in 1971. In 2006 the team made it to the semi-finals for the first time and lost to eventual 2A Champions Cascade Christian of Medford.
PC Athletic Director, Dana Larson said, “Our entire community has had fun celebrating the team's success at each level: NWL co-champions, the first round win over Stanfield, the quarterfinal win over Heppner, semifinals victory over Lost River, and the finals vs. Oakland. We had great fan support making the trek to each game, near and far. Congratulations to Coach Cal, his staff, and the boys of the gridiron for a very successful run.”
The Royals lost 50-27 to Oakland and brought home the second place trophy.
These PC student-athletes were named to the 2A All-State football teams: First team offense: Steven Mumford, junior quarterback; Nathan Mumford, sophomore wide receiver; and Mitchell Hoffarth, senior lineman. First team defense: Nathan Mumford, sophomore defensive back; Curtis Farmer, senior punter. Second team offense: Curtis Farmer, senior running back. Second Team Defense: Austin Wisenbaker, senior lineman; Paul Pepelaskov, senior linebacker.
Parkrose alum named official of the year
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| Bob McFadden, center, white hat, is the 2012 Oregon Athletic Officials Association Football Official of the Year. A 1969 Parkrose High graduate, McFadden is pictured with members of his officiating crew, from left, Guy Theriault, Gene Saldivar, Jason Harris and Bill Mead. COURTESY KIM MEAD |
McFadden has been named the 2012 OAOA Football Official of the Year. He has been officiating football games in the Mid-Columbia region for 28 years. He was selected to officiate at the 4A championship game between Baker and North Bend at Hillsboro Stadium in December-the fifth championship game of his career.
In response to a question about learning of his selection as official of the year McFadden said, “I am happy that I was sitting down. I once served on the committee that looks at the applications for this award. There are some very qualified officials who show up in those applications so for me to get this is really special. It is a humbling experience to recognize that I have been chosen from the approximately 800 football officials in the state. It also presents a standard that, once achieved, one wants to make sure to hold onto and excel from there.”
McFadden also serves as a commissioner for the Oregon Basketball Officials Association and was named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a real estate broker, has served on the Port of The Dalles Commission, is a Rotary past president, a member of The Dalles Community Outreach Team, plays in the community concert and jazz bands and started The Dalles Sister City organization that facilitates student exchanges with Japan.
Bob and his wife Kris (Philbrook), a 1967 Parkrose High grad, live in Mosier, Oregon.
Winter Bash highlights acquired skills
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| LEAP Winter Bash luncheon guests admire the table settings as they try the lasagna rolls prepared by students - also servers - who wait attentively at the back of the room, ready to respond to their guests' needs. Mid-county Memo Photos/Darlene Vinson |
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| Kesia Micheletti, LEAP teacher (wearing apron), chats with Andy Davis (striped sweater) of Alpine Cleaners as students look on. Davis trains students to launder and fold clothing at Alpine cleaners, his dry cleaning business next to the Refectory Restaurant in the San Rafael Shopping Center. |
Guests were greeted by a pair of neatly attired students who took coats and jackets at the door. Long tables were set for luncheon with all the appropriate cutlery, glassware and napkins in place. Each place setting featured a printed menu smartly tied with a red ribbon. Centerpieces were gaily wrapped packages.
Another pair of friendly students passed appetizers-salami, cheese and crackers, and corn muffins stuffed with little sausages.
After Micheletti rang the bell signaling guests should be seated, students politely served salad, removing those plates when empty and replacing them with the main course, a delicious spinach lasagna roll. Several kinds of cookies were offered for dessert.
Students planned the menu and decorations, did all the shopping, prepared the food and did all the set up and clean up.
Special guests included school district staff, community supporters and business owners that provide job training for LEAP students at area businesses.
According to the description on the Parkrose School district website, Life Education for Adults of Parkrose is available to individuals with disabilities who live within the boundaries of the Parkrose School District through age 21. Located at the Maywood Campus of Mt. Hood Community College, the service helps students bridge the gaps between high school and adult life. The goal is to ensure students navigate into adulthood successfully, addressing life skills not traditionally focused on during high school. A major focus of the program is to work with the Oregon Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to find employment in companies and positions matching the individuals' strengths, interests and skills. Other services include assisting students in identifying options in the following areas: continuing education, housing, transportation, social and leisure opportunities, physical and mental health supports, financial security, and social and civic responsibilities.
Tree buyers, planters wanted
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| Friends of Trees sets 2013 tree selling and tree planting dates for east Portland. Mid-county Memo photo/Tim Curran Friends of Trees sets 2013 tree selling and tree planting dates for east Portland. Mid-county Memo photo/Tim Curran |
Property owners in Argay, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Russell, Sumner and Wilkes have until March 9 to buy trees for their planting strips, at $35 to $75 per tree depending on variety. The varieties of trees chosen are calculated to fit their site without causing damage over time to pavement or overhead wires. Owners must pledge to care for and water the new tree for at least two years. The price includes city permits and planting by volunteer crews.
Which is where you come in - you can be one of those volunteers.
Here is the schedule for plantings, with staging areas for volunteers to gather: For the Lents and Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhoods, plantings are January 19 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4244 S.E. 91st Ave. For Centennial, Hazelwood and Mill Park, plantings are January 26 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 11560 S.E. Market St. For Argay, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Russell, Sumner and Wilkes, plantings are March 9 at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ, 12505 N.E. Halsey St. All plantings start at 9 a.m.
Come dressed for dirty physical work, possibly in the rain, and bring work gloves. Crew leaders will show you what to do. You will get coffee and pastries before, pizza afterward, exercise and camaraderie, and the satisfaction of making someone's block, or neighborhood, a better place. For more information, or to sign up, call 503-282-8846 or visit www.friendsoftrees.org.
Parkrose standout named teen of month
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| Talented student, musician and golfer Nate Frary, a Parkrose High sophomore, is the Gateway Elks Teenager of the Month for December. COURTESTY TIM FRARY |
Frary serves on the Parkrose High School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council, and is a member of the Kiwanis Key Club and the PHS jazz, marching and symphonic bands. He plays percussion, guitar and piano. He made the varsity golf team as a freshman and was named the Glendoveer Junior Golf Champion in 2011.
As Teenager of the Month, Frary received $50, a wall plaque and a certificate form the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is the son of Tim and Annette Frary.
Warm socks and mittens delivered to kids
Last month, members of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church delivered donations of socks, hats, mittens, and scarves collected for children who attend the Community Transitional School. A total of 165 pair of socks, 57 hats, 23 scarves, 53 mittens, and 3 ponchos, many handmade, were delivered to the school.
Become a foundation board member
Your dedication to kids, your leadership skills and your desire to be involved in your community make you the perfect candidate for the Parkrose Educational Foundation board. Find the board member application on the Foundation website, parkrosedfdn.org, under Board Vacancies, fill it out and begin a rewarding journey to enhance the experience of all Parkrose students. Send any questions you may have to predfdn@gmail.com.
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