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June 24, 2020 Page 11 Young Rapper Signs Deal B U S I N E S S A teenage rapper from Hous- ton’s African American com- munity has taken the world by storm with her infectious energy and sharp rhymes. Nickelodeon last week an- nounced it has signed a deal with 13-year-old social media star and hip-hop artist, Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High to develop original programming for the en- tertainment channel, supporting her music career and an exclu- sive line of consumer products. A musical prodigy who has dazzled famous fans like Nick Cannon and Le’Veon Bell with her viral freestyle raps, Lay Lay has been writing, producing, rap- ping and singing since the age of five. At age 11, she became the youngest female rapper to sign a recording deal and released her debut project, Tha Cheat Code following a jaw dropping perfor- mance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. With TV appearances, nation- al ad campaigns and book deals firmly under her belt, the sky is the limit for this talented young star. DIRECTORY 971-276-8674 Cut, trim, edge, power washing, hauling, leaf removal, cleanup, anything! FREE ESTIMATES FAIR PRICING All Teased Up Hair Salon & Barbershop Covid-19 Special Space Available for Barbers and Stylists Contact: Janet Henderson 503-449-2555 $5.00 TEES photo courtesy CLUBS n ickelodeon FAMILY REUNIONS Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High SCHOOL CLUBS In Loving Memory Wilma Pauline Graham Jan. 12, 1934 - June 11, 2020 Wilma Pauline Graham passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2020 of natural causes after a long illness. She was born in Hazelhurst, Miss., Jan. 12, 1934 to George Byrd and Georgia Till- man, and was the oldest of four children. She was raised in Empo- ra, Miss., with her Aunt Hopie and Uncle Charlie White. She traveled to Oregon and joined Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, where she met deacon Elijah Graham Sr. They were married in 1952, which was the first wedding at the church. They had two sons Elijah (Tim) Graham Jr. (Leisa) and Tony An- dre Graham. Wilma was a Licensed Practical Nurse for 50 years. She worked at Emanuel Hospital, Holiday Park and OHSU, retiring as head nurse at Terwilliger Plaza. Wilma had a loving, giving spirit. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She loved antiques, decorating her home, going fishing and getting dressed up! She adored her five grandchil- dren, Lesa, Elijah III, Meyaka, Alexandrea and Eli IV (Bo), She also had two great-grandchildren, Malea and Naya; and several niec- es and nephews. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Grand Master Mason and Deacon Elijah Gra- ham Sr.; her mother Georgia; fa- ther George; brother Willie Zeal and sister Alice Faye. She leaves behind to celebrate her memory, her sister Ruth, her sons, grand- children and numerous other fam- ily members. We lost a beautiful wife, mom, sister and grandmother. She will FOREVER be in our hearts. The family would like thank Cherrywood Parkview Memory Care. BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 971-570-8214 Martin Cleaning Service MCS Residential & Commercial Business Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning• Minimum Service CHG. $50.00 (A small distance/travel charge may be applied) Ask about all our other special services available CARPET • UPHOLSTERY • AREA/ORIENTAL RUG • VEHICLES AUTO/BOAT/RV ODOR TREATMENT• SPOT & STAIN REMOVAL Call for Appointment (503) 281-3949