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Local businesses are the lifeblood of our community. The Mid-county Memo offers this section to our business neighbors for news, advancements, promotions, expansions and other noteworthy events to be shared with the community at large. Business Memo submissions for the August issue are due by Sunday, July 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, dial 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
DeWhitt Appliance captures role on TV makeover show
A Parkrose area home will be featured in the new season of A&E's long-running hit series, “Sell this House: Extreme,” set to air July 21.
A major part of the extreme makeover included a completely remodeled kitchen, featuring a suite of Frigidaire stainless steel appliances supplied by DeWhitt Appliance, 12518 N.E. Airport Way.
“Working within the production budget and quick timeline, we were able to deliver and install the new appliances, and like many others are eager to see the end result of the home makeover,” said Nick Clark, sales manager at DeWhitt.
The single-family ranch-style home, located at 13716 N.E. Brazee Ct., was built in 1957. Besides the new kitchen, renovations include new carpet, revitalizing the natural hardwood floors, new light fixtures, new doors and paint featuring an updated color palette throughout the home.
“In today's tough real-estate market, it takes more than just de-cluttering and rearranging to get a home sold,” said Tanya Memme, host of the show, “and hopefully, this will inspire and entertain other area homeowners.”
DeWhitt is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. In addition to its new appliance showroom featuring Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Frigidaire, Electrolux, DCS other major brand names, DeWhitt also has an appliance liquidation center that offers close-outs, floor models and special purchases at great prices.
When you're ready to make upgrades to your home, think of DeWhitt first. Drop in or call them at 503-546-4212.
Indoor mountain Bike Park celebrates opening
The Lumberyard, Portland's new indoor bike park, has opened its doors at 2700 N.E. 82nd Ave. (See “Indoor Bike Park replaces long vacant bowling alley” Mid-county Memo, June 2012.) The 48,000 square foot facility includes jump lines, pump tracks, skill sections and technical trail riding for beginners to experts. The Lumberyard is excited to offer programming for all ages and abilities, including skill-building clinics to improve technical riding and summer camps for kids.
The Lumberyard recently hosted a family friendly launch party that included professional rider expos, kids' rides, and an equipment showcase.
The Lumberyard is open Monday through Friday from 4 until 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Rental equipment and gear is available.
Please call 503-252-2453 or visit lumberyardmtb.com to learn more. Find them at facebook.com/Lumberyard.MTB.
Parkrose School District names additions to administrative staff
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| Karen Justice Harger, from left, Melissa Baran, Jared Freeman, Michelle Markle, and Heather Bailey will all assume new administrative positions in the Parkrose School District for the upcoming 2012-13 school year. COURTESY ANDREA STEVENSON |
Karen Justice Harger will be the new principal at Sacramento Elementary. Harger comes to Parkrose from Vose Elementary in the Beaverton School District. She served as student supervisor there and taught Spanish immersion and was the English as a Second Language and bilingual facilitator for the district.
Melissa Baran will be the new vice principal of school improvement at Parkrose High School. Baran also comes east from the Beaverton School District. Most recently she was the activities director at Beaverton High. Her experience in Advanced Placement programs and a freshman orientation program will benefit PHS students.
Jared Freeman has been selected to replace Ana Gonzalez as the Parkrose High principal. Gonzalez retired at the end of the school year. Freeman has been vice principal of school improvement at the high school for the last two years.
Michelle Markle will be the new director of school improvement for the district. Currently, Markle is the district assistant director of support services. She was hired by the district in 2007 and spent four years as the assistant principal at the high school in charge of support services.
Heather Bailey will serve as interim principal at Russell Academy of Academic Achievement. She joined the district in 1998 and has served at Shaver Elementary as well as at Russell.
PCHS signs pro as new coach
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| Erik Lyslo, former Trailblazers public relations liaison, has been hired to coach boys' basketball at Portland Christian High. |
He also served as a staff coach at former Blazers Head Coach Nate McMillan's basketball camps.
Lyslo said working with the Portland Trailblazers gave him a chance to partner with and learn from a highly experienced coaching staff. “Working for the Blazers was a great opportunity,” Lyslo said. “I got to be around some of the best coaches in the world.”
He is set to bring that expertise to the Portland Christian basketball program this fall and is respectful of what has already been put in place. “There's a lot of tradition and history here already,” Lyslo said. “It's been one of the top programs on the 2a level for a number of years.”
Lyslo said this position will give him an opportunity to get back out there and coach. He previously coached basketball at Reynolds High School.
Portland Christian's Athletic Director Dana Larson believes Lyslo will add a lot of expertise to the school's long tradition of successful basketball teams. “I'm really excited for our basketball players to be under Coach Lyslo's mentoring and training,” Larson said. “He has been in and around the highest level of basketball and will be a tremendous coach to our boys who want to develop and play at the next level.”
In keeping with Portland Christian basketball's winning history, Lyslo has big plans for his players with a strategy based on defense. “It starts and ends with defense,” Lyslo said. “We're going to be one of the best defensive teams next year for sure.”
Above all, Lyslo hopes to have a lasting, personal impact on the players, both on and off the court. “I want to challenge our players daily,” he said. “Spiritually, mentally, and physically.”
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