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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.

Memo Pad submissions for January issue are due Wednesday, Dec. 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.

Parkrose retires Kunz jersey

At the Fall Sports Banquet last month Eddie Kunz, right, a three sport standout athlete during his years at Parkrose High School receives his retired jersey from Parkrose Athletic Director Sanjay Bedi.
Memo Photo Tim Curran
Eddie Kunz, a 2004 Parkrose High grad and three sport standout was named to the Bronco sports hall of fame last month. The Parkrose Athletic Boosters will retire his #13 baseball jersey and hoist a banner at an assembly on Friday, Dec. 10 in the high school gymnasium.

Now a pitcher in the New York Mets organization, Kunz played football, basketball and baseball while at Parkrose. He was also in the band and was a theater tech. After high school, Kunz went on to Oregon State University and was a member of the back to back national championship baseball teams there in 2006 and 2007.

Kunz' parents, siblings and extended family were on hand to celebrate Eddie's recognition by Parkrose athletics.

The last jersey Parkrose retired was #21 for Latoya Harris (volleyball #21).

“Eddie Kunz was a model student-athlete at Parkrose High School. Not only was he a multi-sport athlete - football-basketball-baseball - but he maintained a 3.3 GPA and participated in the band and helped in the school's theater department. Eddie was well respected by his peers as well as the staff," said Parkrose Athletic Director Sanjay Bedi.

A banner unveiling for both Harris and Kunz is set for Friday, Dec.10 at the 9:20 a.m. school assembly.

The cupboards are bare, but you can help

Argay resident, Dolores Livesay, left helps out in the SnowCap pantry. To join her in service to the community, contact Kari at 503-674-8785 ext. 37 or kari@snowcap.org.
COURTESY DANNI MOONEY, SNOWCAP
SnowCap Community Charities has issued a seasonal “Help Needed” signal and is providing a list of items that can make the holidays a little brighter for less fortunate folks.

“Cash donations at this time of the year, even as small as $10, can help SnowCap meet its mission,” according to Judy Alley, SnowCap executive director. “For only $10 we can buy 200 pounds of food from the Oregon Food Bank. A $20 donation will help us provide a bath or shower for homeless people or ten gallons of milk for young families.”

Other needs include blankets for winter warmth ($30) and home heating and energy assistance ($40). A $50 donation will enable SnowCap to buy bulk fruits and vegetables that are necessary for healthy nutrition.

“We need funding for fuel so we can continue delivery of food and other essential supplies to shut-ins, seniors and families in need with small children,” Alley added.

A complete wish list of items and supplies-from $10 to $50-is available by calling SnowCap at 503-674-8785, ext. 17 or e-mailing dolores@snowcap.org.

“We are facing record need and our pantry is running low on food,” Alley warned. “Still, we feel confident that there are people out there who will help.”

SnowCap Community Charities is a philanthropic organization founded more than 40 years ago to provide food, clothing, advocacy and other needed social services to the poor in much of east Portland, including Parkrose, Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village and Troutdale.

Gresham honor student selected Teen of the Month by Gateway Elks
Gateway Elks November Teenager of the Month Gresham High senior Robert Morgan.
COURTESY GATEWAY ELKS-RALPH HARTMANN
The Youth Activities Committee of Gateway Elks Lodge has selected Gresham High senior Robert Morgan its Teenager of the Month for November.

Morgan maintains a 3.98 grade point average, participates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, is a National Honor Society member, participates with the robotics team and is a member of the Gresham High Link crew helping incoming freshman get acclimated to high school.

A swimmer, Morgan also enjoys ultimate Frisbee, rock climbing, running, video games, playing the guitar, shooting and sailing.

His volunteer activities have included summer camp at Mt. Hood Community College, trail maintenance for Portland Parks & Recreation and work at the Meadowood Springs Summer Camp for hearing and speech impaired kids in Eastern Oregon.

After high school Morgan hopes to attend either the California Institute of Technology or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and will major in engineering.

Gateway Elks Lodge selects a Teenager of the Month each month during the school year. The award is open to qualified junior or senior students from Parkrose, David Douglas, Madison, Portland Christian, Reynolds Gresham and Marshall High Schools or Portland Adventist Academy. For more information about this program or the Elks in general, please contact the Gateway Elks Lodge at 503-255-6535 or visit www.gatewayelks.com.

Parkrose music students selected for all state band, orchestra and choir
Recently high school students from around the state participated in a highly competitive audition to earn the honor of playing or singing in the Oregon All State Band, Orchestra and Choirs. Student selected get to perform with some of the finest collegiate conductors in the country.

The following Parkrose High students have received all state honors and will perform at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene on Jan. 16:

Debra Loh, a freshman, will play bassoon in the Oregon All State Band.

Juniors Shannon Webb, a French horn player, and Tom Wolken, a trombonist, will join the Oregon All State Orchestra.

Junior Adam Moultrie, a tenor, was selected for the Men's Honor Choir.

Seniors Alex Hall and Aurora Dan will be joined in the Women's Honor Choir by Stephanie Hoover, a junior. All three girls are sopranos.

Commission seeks two rural, eastside members
Multnomah County's Land Use Planning division is looking for two county residents who have a farming background or live east of the Willamette River to serve as volunteer members on the county's planning commission.

The Multnomah County Planning Commission addresses rural land use planning issues to meet state planning requirements and policies but it is the Multnomah County Board of County Commissioners that apply those policies to the rural areas of the county.

The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the board of county commissioners for adoption, revision or repeal of components of the Comprehensive Framework Plan, zoning code and other regulatory ordinances intended to carry out the plan as adopted by the board.

The Planning Commission meets on the first Monday of every month (except holidays) starting at 6:30 p.m. Most meetings take place at the Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. The commission consists of nine members who serve four-year terms and are appointed by the board of county commissioners. Applicants must reside within Multnomah County.

Applications are due Dec. 17. To request an application, contact Charles Beasley, senior planner, at 503-988-3043, ext. 22610 or charles.beasley@co.multnomah.or.us.

Preparedness tips when the lights go out
It's that time of year. Winter storms can mean power outages. Be prepared.

“Power outages raise a number of safety concerns as residents seek to light, heat and power their homes from alternative sources," said FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy. "Emergency power needs can rank right up there with food, water, first aid kits and shelter, but we need to be careful.”

When the power fails, resist the temptation to call 9-1-1 for information-that's what your battery-powered radio is for. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to prevent food spoilage. Turn off electric appliances to protect against power surges when power is restored. Turn off all lights but one (to alert you when power resumes). Plan on cell phones or corded phones for emergency calls-cordless phones require electricity. Keep your car fuel tank at least half-full (gas stations rely on electricity to power their pumps). Candles can be dangerous fire hazards. Flashlights and electric lanterns are safer by far. Battery operated radios and clocks are other essentials, along with a supply of fresh batteries. If electric wheel chairs or electric life support devices are part of the equation, consider extra battery packs or a prearranged agreement from local police or fire stations for priority support.

Never use a portable generator in a garage, carport, basement, crawlspace or other enclosed or partially-enclosed area, even with ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get to fresh air immediately. Install home carbon monoxide alarms that have battery back-up. Store fuel safely.

When the power comes back on, wait a few minutes before turning on major appliances to help eliminate problems that could occur if there's a sharp increase in demand. If you think that electric power has been restored to your area but your home is still without power, call your local power company.
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