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To serve the community, the Mid-county Memo offers this section to showcase celebrations of milestones in 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. When you send submissions, please include all details that apply: full names of any individuals mentioned, details of the milestone and everyone impacted by the event, and a contact name and phone number or email address. Send a photo if you have one. Please identify each individual from left to right (large group shots can simply be identified by the group name) and provide the name of the photographer so we can give proper credit. Memo Pad submissions for the April issue are due Friday, March 14. For best results, email 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.
Science is fun
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| Two teams of Parkrose High science students competed in the annual Bonneville Power Administration Regional High School Science Bowl last month. The video they submitted expressing the joy of science earned them $200 from Google for the high school science lab. Participants are shown with Google rep Dave Karlson, back row, left. Coach Joan Moura and BPA rep Elliot Mainzer are in the back row on the right. Students pictured in the back row are, from left, Liz Hurliman, Ethan MacBrough, Vitaliy Chernov, Catherine Ngo, Marisol Paredes, Sarah Li, Sophia Nguyen. Students in the front row are, from left, Amanda Nguyen, Mary Markham, Isabella Paan, Julie Nguyen. COURTESY VERN UEYTAKE/BPA |
Competing teams were invited to submit a short video expressing the joy of science. MacBrough, under the guidance of teacher Casey Goodlet, enlisted his teammates to create a movie demonstrating research, inquiry, experimentation, exploration and fun in science. Their effort resulted in a $200 gift certificate for the science lab and an Einstein bobble head.
You will find the video clip on the BPA website at www.bpa.gov/PublicInvolvement/Community Education/ScienceBowl/Pages/default.aspx.
Active volunteer selected by Elks
Gateway Elks Lodge has selected David Douglas High senior Kahei Lee as its February Teen of the Month.
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| Gateway Elks February Teen of the Month is Kahei Lee. She is a David Douglas High senior. COURTESY KAHEI LEE |
Volunteer activities have included time spent working at the Oregon Food Bank, Blanchet House of Hospitality, Portland Potluck in the Park, the Providence Bridge Pedal and the Rose Festival Rock-and-Roll-Portland Half-Marathon.
While she has not yet made a decision as to what college she will attend, she thinks she may work toward a career in public relations.
In her free time, Lee likes to sing, make plush toys and read. She is the daughter of Kitfoon and Oikam Lee.
To nominate an area teen for the Gateway Elks teen of the month, call 503-255-6535 or stop by the lodge at 711 N.E. 100th Ave. Learn more about the Gateway Elks at gatewayelks.com.
Art students garner national attention
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| The work of Portland Christian High School students Joy Chae and Jimin Oh has earned them Gold Key awards from Scholastic Art Awards. COURTESY AUBREY PARK |
Chae and Oh also received Honorable Mention status along with senior Emma Lambert and sophomores Justin McKillop, Susan Eom and Yimin (Tyler) Hu.
Grant funds family programs
Human Solutions is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo that will be used to provide affordable housing, family support services, job readiness training, economic development opportunities and basic needs assistance to low-income and/or homeless individuals and families, including homeless veterans. Human Solutions is a local social service agency serving outer east Portland and east Multnomah County and is one of 10 grant recipients citywide through Wells Fargo's NeighborhoodLIFT and Economic Opportunity programs.
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| A $100,000 grant from Wells Fargo allows Human Solutions to assist thousands of low-income and homeless families in the local community. Gripping the big check and grinning at the awards ceremony are, from left, Wells Fargo Community Development Officer Cobi Jackson, Wells Fargo Oregon Regional President Tracy Curtis, Human Solutions Executive Director Jean DeMaster, Wells Fargo Community Affairs Manager Bernie Kronberger, and Wells Fargo Area Sales Manager Kurt Hill. COURTESY TOM UNGER/WELLS FARGO |
Royals' runners sign NLI
Julia Whalen and Sisay Gillock, seniors at Portland Christian High, signed National Letters of Intent last month.
Whalen will run track for Anderson University in South Carolina as a collegiate, while Gillock has signed on to the cross country team at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Okla. Both student athletes will receive scholarships as full-time students at their chosen schools. Athletic scholarships are renewable annually.
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