August Mid-county Memo re-cap
August issue of the Mid-county Memo has been published, online and in print. A re-cap of the issue follows:
The Iu Mien congregation of Eastside Church of Christ held a twelve-team men’s volleyball tournament at Knott Park last month.
How did the Parkrose All-Stars fare at last month’s Oregon District 1 Little League Tournament? Find out here.
East Portland school districts — Parkrose and David Douglas — make budget cutting decisions affecting the upcoming school year.
In Perlman’s Potpourri, he reports on the acquisition of the Albertson’s store site on Northeast 122nd and Halsey Street by Goodwill Industries International; East Portland Sunday Parkways; the Gateway Urban Renewal District; The Gateway Domestic Violence Center delays its opening; the movie and entertainment in the parks schedule; Spirit of Portland nomination deadline.
On Aug. 24, the Portland Planning Commission is voting on the new Portland International Airport Master Plan.
Since immigrating to America in 1985, it has been Donna Dordea’s dream to open her own business. Her dream came true when Gresham Postal Express opened in May.
Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown visited Northeast Rotary last month.
At its hearing last month, the Multnomah County Commission officially endorsed the East Portland Action Plan.
The creaky, venerable Gateway Fun-O-Rama found a new home on the grounds of the Parkrose High school Community Center Campus. Good timing because the Parkrose Festival and Cruise-In ended its eight year run in 2009.
‘East Portland’ moniker does more harm than good to Mid-county neighborhoods.
Gateway/Parkrose businessman Gary Kjenslee succumbs to cancer.
Outspoken Hazelwood neighborhood activist Gayland German’s obituary.
And this month’s Departments: Calendar, Memo Pad, Business Memos, Letters to the Editor and the Loaves and Fishes August Menu.
