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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.

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Holiday season shopping safety tips
The following reminders come to us from the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office. All of us at the MEMO wish for you a safe and happy holiday season.

• Don’t go shopping alone, if possible.
• Park where there is light and as close to the store as possible.
• Don’t leave anything of value in plain sight in your car.
• Use an alarm or a club-type steering wheel lock.
• Watch for people watching you and your car.
• Don’t make several loads out to the car - they are watching.
• Write down your car license number and description and keep with you.
• If shopping after dark, carry a small flashlight.
• Keep your cell phone handy.
• Watch the clerk to insure only one transaction is done.
• Pick up all receipts and put in your wallet.
• Pay with cash or debit cards when you can.
• Use checks or credit cards only when necessary.
• Wear comfortable clothing that won’t restrict your movement.
• Don’t wear jewelry or expensive items.
• Don’t walk like a victim - walk alert and ready for any danger.
• If someplace makes you feel uncomfortable, don’t go there.
• Watch your packages when making another purchase or when eating.
• Don’t carry a purse. It’s cool enough for a coat. Put your wallet in your coat pocket.

Parkrose Senior parents thank Rossi Family and a host of volunteers
The Rossi Farm Haunted HayRide was once again a haunting success. Over the course of 8 nights, 50-60 students and 15 parents donated many hours of hard work.

The Parkrose Senior All Night parents committee owes a huge thank you to Joe Rossi and his outstanding crew. This event could not happen without Joe Rossi and his family and their endless dedication to the Parkrose School District and this community.

The HayRide continually evolves through the years, with more thrills and chills around every corner. Each year the actors of Turkey Creek Wild West Show that work the ride perform a new skit that keeps the audience shivering where they stand. Frankenstein and a giant alien were among the surprises.

As always, Michelle Muzzy and her Pumpkin Patch security crew went the extra mile each and every night to ensure the continued success of this event. The committee would also like to thank Craig Flynn and Barbara Snoozy, who not only put in numerous hours, their imagination has helped the event grow scarier and more exciting each year.

All Parkrose High and Middle School students, and students from surrounding schools received an added bonus by earning community service hours while working the HayRide.

The Haunted HayRide event raised about $7100 for the Parkrose Senior All Night Party. The committee hopes that this event will continue to be a solid tradition for the community and continue to grow each year.

Eddie C. Kunz, Parkrose High School, class of 2004, will play baseball for the Beavers of Oregon State University.
Photo courtesy of Kunz Family
Bronco standout announces plans
Parkrose High School Senior Eddie C. Kunz was among those trying out recently at Mt. Hood Community College in front of professional baseball scouts. He was then invited to Oregon State University for tryouts to participate in their Area Code Games. There were 50 young men invited (all seniors, class of 2004). Twenty-five kids were chosen for the team. There were only 6 young men from Oregon selected to go participate in the games in Long Beach California. Eddie was one of the six (chosen for his pitching).

Seen by almost every Major League Pro Scout and all the college scouts, Eddie was clocked pitching in the high 80’s and the low 90’s. Eddie was then invited to Tacoma, Washington to play in the big game. Following the Area Code Games, such baseball powerhouses as Louisiana State, Oregon State, Arizona State, University of Arizona, Washington State, and University of Miami recruited him.

In early November, Eddie announced to his parents, Ray and Sue Kunz, that Oregon State University had made an offer he couldn’t turn down. He accepted a 4-year athletic scholarship.

As a three-sport letterman, Eddie’s high school athletic career has included four years on the football team as a tight end, defensive end, and punter and place kicker. He has won awards such as 1st Team Mt. Hood Conference Punter, 2nd Team Mt Hood Conference Tight End, and Honorable Mention Defensive End. Two years as the basketball team’s center. And of course baseball where he played first base on the days he did not pitch.

Sandwiched between sports and academics Eddie also finds time in his busy schedule for his second love, the trumpet. He currently plays in the Jazz, Symphonic, Concert, and Marching Bands at Parkrose High School.

Eddie is dedicated to accomplishing anything thrown his way. His parents and proud siblings, Keri and Raymond, say it will be exciting to watch Eddie play baseball this year and observe him as he adds more successes during his college career and beyond.

David Douglas Senior named Teen of the Month
The Gateway Elks Lodge is proud to announce their December teenager of the month. He is David Douglas High School senior C. Bailey Saleumvong. His current G.P.A. is 3.94. He will be completing the state Certificate of Advanced Mastery at his graduation.

To begin work on a possible career in medicine Saleumvong has selected a challenging academic course load including classes in College Chemistry, Health Science II and Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry.

Saleumvong took part in a Saturday Academic Program for advanced and talented students. This assignment, called “Men in Scrubs,” consisted of a job shadow of medical personnel at the Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). He was involved in a number of activities and obtained vast amounts of information on the topic of nursing.

Last summer Saleumvong interned at the Shriners Hospital for Children. As part of the experience, Saleumvong learned more about the specifications for nursing and the requirements for becoming a registered nurse or a nurse practitioner. These experiences, along with others, have supported his decision to become a pediatric nurse or a physician’s assistant.

Saleumvong is also active in school and community programs, many of which support his career path.

Some of the extracurricular activities in which Saleumvong takes part include being President of the Asian American Leadership Club, serving as Vice President of the Social Function for David Douglas Orchestra, and playing violin for the David Douglas Symphonic Orchestra. He is also a Link Crew leader for the high school, a program for upper classmen to help incoming underclassmen.

Saleumvong devotes time and effort in an Anti-Tobacco Coalition, and he volunteers at the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Saleumvong is planning to attend the University of Portland. Upon completion of that program, he plans to study at OHSU.

Bailey lives with his parents, Thongphoun and Sourangthong Saleumvong.

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