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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 the July issue are due by Friday, June 15. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail editorial 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.

PHS grad earns BS in electrical engineering
Jeremy Salter, Parkrose High School class of 2002, recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego.
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Jeremy Salter, a 2002 Parkrose High School graduate, has graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Diego. He was awarded a duel Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at graduation ceremonies on May 27. Salter’s minor was in mathematics.

At Parkrose, Salter played football, baseball and golf. He was a member of the elite choir group, the Debonaires, was active in drama and German club, and was honored as an Academic All Star by the Multnomah Education Service District. A Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle and remains active as a volunteer with the scouts in San Diego.

At USD Salter was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical engineering honor society. He remained active in intramural sports and German club and was a member of the drill team. His senior design project was with Northrop Grumman, a defense and technology company.

As a small child, Salter saw the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron Blue Angels perform. That experience inspired a desire to someday fly those jets. He participated in the Marine Corp delayed-entry program in high school and received a Navy Reserve Officer Training Corp scholarship to USD. He opted out of the ROTC program after one year, but is hoping to be accepted into the Navy flight training school.

Salter is currently employed by Lightwave Solutions, LLC, in San Diego. He plans to remain in California and continue a career in the defense industry, at least until he gets a chance to fly Navy jets. Future plans may also include pursuit of master’s in business administration and law degrees.

Jeremy is the son of longtime Parkrose residents Larry and Rachel Salter. Many readers will know Rachel from Joseph’s Deli, 10812 N.E. Halsey St.

Longtime school secretary retires
Barbara Stonewall, the capable, efficient, organized and elegant head secretary — according to her principal — at Margaret Scott Elementary has announced her retirement. She has been the head secretary at Margaret Scott, in the Reynolds School District, for 25 years and has served in the district for 26 plus years. Her career began as a kindergarten teaching assistant at Troutdale Elementary School. Daily she has juggled phone calls, visitors and a variety of computer and publishing projects. The job of office secretary is incredibly varied and highly charged; yet Stonewall always kept her cool.

She spoiled classified employees with treats at time-card sign-in parties, maintained her health and first-aid credentials and encouraged others to do so by planning training classes conveniently at the school.

Over the years, Stonewall has typed music programs, provided intercom service and coordinated after-school use of the facilities. Volunteers have been made to feel appreciated and pampered. Perhaps that is why her recruitment efforts were always so successful. Or maybe it was the annual catered tea party.

According to Margaret Scott Principal Kathy Nickoloff, Stonewall has been an invaluable member of the staff at Margaret Scott. “She will be missed by all of us who will be returning in the fall as well as those who return to us from time to time just to check in,” she said.

PHS vocalist selected for festival
Julie Johnson, a junior, will represent Parkrose High School as a member of the Oregon Bach Festival Choir.

After 10 days of practice on the University of Oregon campus, the choir will perform at the Hult Center in Eugene on Sunday, July 8. Anton Armstrong of St. Olaf College in Minnesota will conduct.

Youth submissions wanted for literary quarterly
The “Ink-Filled Page” quarterly literary journal showcases emerging writing talent. The summer issue is dedicated to young adult authors and artists. Candidates must be between 13 and 18 years old. Submit short stories, novel excerpts, personal narratives, essays or artwork for publication to inkfilledpage@indigoediting.com no later than Friday, June 15.

Details are available at www.indigoediting.com/Ink-Filled_Page.php.

Start swimming now
Parkrose Swim Club is making an offer that cannot be refused. Get involved in a sport that offers fun and friendship, teamwork and sportsmanship, increased self-confidence, and improved muscular strength and coordination at reduced summer rates.

Parkrose Swim Club is a competitive USA swimming club. It is a year-round program that has been part of the community for over 50 years, complete with a certified and experienced coaching staff. The club accepts swimmers ages 5 to 8 who are water safe in shallow water and deep water as well as swimmers ages 9 and up with knowledge of the freestyle and backstroke.

Scheduled practices are held Monday-Friday between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Parkrose Community Center Pool, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Tryouts for new swimmers are held every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

If you have questions, please visit the pool or call coach John Billings at 503-869-9141.

SnowCap celebrates four decades with special campaign
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of SnowCap Community Charities.

In celebration of this milestone, SnowCap has launched a special project to recognize the agency’s four decades of service and to stimulate continued and additional support from the east Multnomah County community.

Guiding the project will be co-chairs Ann Richards — retired Presbyterian minister and former SnowCap board president — and Jean Johnson — longtime SnowCap volunteer and supporter representing Parkrose United Church of Christ.

“Our founders asked that we continually review our role in helping those who need a hand up,” Judy Alley, SnowCap executive director, said. The 40-4-40 campaign requests a donation of forty items to symbolize forty years of service. “This might be $40, 40 hours of volunteer time, 40 pounds of rice or forty cans of tuna. Forty of something,” she added.

Alley said the timing is appropriate for the 40-4-40 launch. “The last six years have been difficult for some Oregonians, especially many residents in our area,” she noted. “For five of the last six years, Oregon has ranked as the hungriest per capita state in America. Throughout this difficult time, the number of client services at SnowCap has risen to meet increased requests for help. We hope our supporters will embrace the 40-4-40 challenge and continue to share their time, talent and treasure so SnowCap can continue as a reputable, caring agency for another 40 years.”

SnowCap was organized officially in October of 1967 by a coalition of concerned church leaders who wanted to ensure that even the poorest of east county residents were cared for with sufficient nutritious food, adequate clothing and a safe place to live. Advocacy for social services also were on the agenda.

Over the 40 years, SnowCap has endeavored to resolve unmet needs through continuing programs of caring and also to draw the attention of those who are less fortunate to the larger general community.

The SnowCap program now includes a food pantry for walk-ups, Food 2 You food boxes for elderly and shut-ins, children’s clothes closet, community garden, English language instruction, community baskets, special holiday assistance, budgeting and household management advice, energy aid and additional emergency and advocacy services as resources permit.

All of these programs are directly attributable to the support of the community and a vast army of volunteers and supporters who have helped achieve the goals set forth by the SnowCap founders.

Pledge forms for the 40-4-40 campaign are available from the SnowCap office by calling 503-674-8785.

Water bureau adds bill payment drop sites
Portland water and sewer utilities customers have a new neighborhood option for paying these bills before the due date on the bill. They can drop payment and the payment stub at drop boxes outside the Portland police East Precinct office at 737 S.E. 106th Ave. on the north side of building, next to the Community Room entrance near the bicycle rack.

“We hope this service will be more convenient for some customers. Our goal is to provide safe, secure, convenient locations to pay bills. Customers won’t have to make a trip downtown,” said Portland Water Bureau Administrator David Shaff. “This is a good example of city agencies working together to improve services. We also now offer online credit card bill payment at www.portlandonline.com/water.”

Shaff added, “Here’s how payments work at police precincts: Payments put into the drop boxes before 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday on regular city business days will post the following business day. Although we have many security procedures in place, customers should plan to pay by check, not cash. If customers have received a pre-shut-off notice on a past-due account, they should not use the drop boxes. Call a customer service representative at 503-823-7770 if the bill is past due to prevent service disruptions.”

More information on payment options for sewer and water utilities bills is available through the Customer Services tab on the Portland Water Bureau’s Web site at www.portlandonline.com/water.

For more information call Portland Water & Sewer Utilities Customer Services at 503-823-7770.

Growing gifts for dads and grads
You can buy a gift that gives more each year. Plant a tree in honor of Father’s Day, graduation, Memorial Day or another special occasion. You can even personalize your gift card with your own message. Friends of Trees’ Natural Area Commemorative Trees cost $25 for a small native tree or $50 for a grove of six native trees. At the time of your purchase, Friends of Trees will send an acknowledgment card to the person receiving your gift.

The simplest way to order your gift trees is by clicking on the Give Now form at www.friendsoftrees.org. You may also call 503-282-8846, ext. 17. Natural Area Commemorative Trees are tax deductible.

You and the person receiving your gift tree or grove will also receive invitations to plant your trees at Friends of Trees’ next annual commemorative planting in early 2008. If you’re unable to attend the planting, Friends of Trees will plant your trees for you. No RSVP is necessary to ensure that they’re planted.

To learn more about Commemorative Trees or Friends of Trees, visit www.friendsoftrees.org or call 503-282-8846, ext. 17.

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