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To fully serve the community, the Mid-county Memo offers this section to showcase 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 along with opportunities to participate in the community. When you send submissions, please include all details that apply: full names of any individuals mentioned, details of the milestone and everyone impacted by the event, and a contact name and phone number or email address. Send a photo if you have one. Please identify each individual from left to right (large group shots can simply be identified by the group name) and provide the name of the photographer so we can give proper credit. Memo Pad submissions for the November issue are due Tuesday, Oct. 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.
Family Fun Day fun for the family
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| At Faithful Savior ministries Family Fun Day last month, kids lined up to pop balloons and win prizes. Mid-county Memo photo/Tim E. Curran |
Lao singing contest promotes culture, understanding
A Lao-singing contest organized by Lao, Hmong, Mien and all other ethnic groups from Laos will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. at Mekong Bistro, 8200 N.E. Siskiyou St., in support of Laotian singers and to promote Laotian cultures.
Numbering more than 12,000 in the Portland metro area, the Laotian community is comprised mainly of five ethnic groups: Lao, Hmong, Mien, Taidam and Lao Lu.
For the third singing contest in recent years, the Laotian community in Oregon and Southwest Washington brings together 30 Laotian singers. The top three in the finals are awarded cash prizes. First prize is $1000, second prize is $500 and the third place finisher receives $250.
The Laotian community organized the first and second contests, held in 2008 and 2009. Organizers of this year's event hope the third one continues to increase greater understanding among Laotian youth of the important role Laotian culture plays unifying and inspiring the entire Laotian community. Through the event, organizers also aspire to create a better connection with the mainstream cultural community.
The public is invited. Tickets are $10 each. For more information, please get in touch with Vanhlang Khamsouk 503-307-0835, Kaochiem Chao 503-381-3242, Steve Kue 503-544-1103 or Toc Soneoulay-Gillespie 907-317-6527.
Royals claim Oregonian Cup and I-5 Corridor Trophy
The Oregon School Activities Association has awarded the Oregonian Cup for division 2A schools to the Portland Christian Royals. The Cup was presented during half time at PC's football game against Salem Academy on Sept. 6.
The Oregonian Cup recognizes overall school excellence in academics, activities, athletics, and sportsmanship. OSAA uses a point system to determine the ranking of each school based on team standings and individual contributions in competitions, as well as factoring in the grade point averages of team members. The award includes activities such as choir and band, as well as athletics.
PC was presented the I-5 Corridor Trophy the same evening for its win over Salem Academy. This tradition began just last year, with a PC victory as well.
First Responders Tribute
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| Portland firefighters and emergency response paramedics from American Medical Response pose at the 10th Annual First Responders Tribute held in Gateway last month. Mid-county Memo photo/Tim E. Curran |
Held at Fred Sanchez's 111th Square, the 10th annual event was replete with vendor booths, live entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, door prizes, food booths, awards, speeches and giveaways. Sanchez, who is also GABA president, said “it was a well-attended, appreciated and moving ceremony.”
PHS alum graduates from WOU
Lauren Haughton, a 2009 Parkrose High School graduate, recently graduated summa cum laude from Western Oregon University. Summa cum laude (with highest honors) is earned by graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or better.
Haughton majored in community health education. During her four years at WOU, she made either the Dean's List or the President's List every term.
While at Parkrose Haughton was in the National Honor Society and the German Club. She played guitar in the jazz band, clarinet in she symphonic band and was horn captain in the marching band her senior year. She also played a year of soccer and a year of water polo.
Golf tourney raises big bucks
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| The Snodgrass brothers of Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers, Dave, from left, Dean and Drew, present Human Solutions Executive Director Jean DeMaster and board member Terry Ciecko with a check in support of area homeless families. The funds were raised at a golf tournament last month. COURTESY HUMAN SOLUTIONS |
The money helps fund two shelters and programs for the east Portland and east county community charity.
“We were very proud of our efforts in 2012, but when we heard about the lack of funds for the Family Winter Shelter, we just decided to up the ante," said Dave Snodgrass, president of Dennis' 7 Dees Landscaping and Garden Centers. "We've been working on this, literally since we put the signs away last year.”
The money extends the number of days Human Solutions keeps its Family Winter Shelter open.
Currently, the emergency Family Winter Shelter is scheduled to be open from November 2013 through March 2014.
“We will use the funding from this tournament to now keep the shelter open through April, insuring homeless children and their families have a roof over their heads along with a safe environment to begin their pathway out of poverty,” said Human Solutions Executive Director, Jean DeMaster. “None of this would be possible without the partnership between Human Solutions and Dennis' 7 Dees.”
“This represents an astonishing 75 percent growth over last year's tournament, which raised $57,000; especially impressive in this economy,” said Sheila Guernsey, who does event marketing for Human Solutions.
Sheltering hundreds of homeless from November through April nightly, Human Solutions' seasonal Family Winter Shelter-housed in Parkrose Community United Church of Christ at 12505 N.E. Halsey St.-is an emergency 60-bed homeless family shelter, part of the Family Shelter-to-Housing Partnership.
“The tournament is a great way for community members to really help our neighbors who are struggling,” Snodgrass added. “It always amazes me how much we can get accomplished when we band together; the problem of homelessness is too big for one agency or even the government to fix, but my brothers Dean, Drew and myself are proud we can make a difference by doing our part right here where we work and live.”
Human Solutions is a secular community charity operating in east Portland and East Multnomah County that promotes self-sufficiency for low-income families, the homeless and individuals.
Building pathways out of poverty, the agency's four primary program areas are overcoming homelessness, obtaining affordable housing, securing employment and economic development, and providing safety net services like rent and utility assistance.
Human Solutions' Portland address is 12350 S.E. Powell Blvd.
For more information, visit humansolutions.org, or call 503-548-0200.
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