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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (July 21, 2021)
July 21, 2021 Page 11 Junior Golf Offers Career Help The Leisure Hour Junior Golf Program in Portland is launching a new, versatile, post-high school transition program called Bridge 2 Success to provide high school juniors and seniors a path to high- er education and alternative post- high school career options. In addition to student prepara- tion, Bridge 2 Success drives to ensure that all students are support- ed through transition out of high for all students. Participants seek- school by providing clearer direc- ing to pursue the alternative op- tion, lifelong tools and enrichment tion of joining the workforce upon graduation or considering military service are also provided pathways to these options. The versatility and access pro- vided by the Bridge 2 Success program results in many advan- tages to Portland-Vancouver Met- ro Area students transitioning out of high school. Applications are currently be- ing accepted for the upcoming school year. Register at the LH- JGP website, lhjgp.com/. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 13. r ib e xPress 625 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97211 Call to Order: 503-919-6921 Rib Express, tasty food and friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Open (hours) Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun: 1pm- 9pm • Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Beef - $5.29 per lb Pork Chops - $4.09 per lb Stew Meat - $5.09 per lb Ground Beef - $4.99 per lb Kristy Love Brooks Dwight Johnson Meet Up to Empower Youth Portland area mentor John Olive is opening the doors for local youth to hear from a group of celebrities headlining an International Youth Convention, Aug. 5-8 at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Sponsored by Stage One In Action, an orga- nization Olive helps lead, the event will focus on growing communities through youth men- torship. The headliners include Dwight Johnson, a former NFL player who now leads the Stage One in Action group; performance artist Kristy Love Brooks; executive chef Rich- ard Austin and elite sports recruiter Derrick Tatum. Geared to empower youth and transform their futures, the program focuses on personal development, career development, talent devel- opment and community involvement. General admission to vendor booths is free for the public. For more information, visit the stageoneinaction.org or call 888-453-2878. Celebration of Life Beef Tenderloin - $4.00 off Whole Frozen Chicken - #1.99 per lb Baby Back Ribs - $2.99 per lb Theotis Cason 503-287-0855 5015 NE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 Catering Available 5010 NE 9th Ave Portland, Or 97211 Phone: 503 284-2989 We specialize in a variety of cuts for men and women, hot towel razor shaves, braiding, hair extension, Shampoo, blow dryer and Platinum fade. Call Today or Walk in !!! Imil Centrell Wheeler Aug. 15, 1972 – June 26, 2021 Imil Centrell Wheeler was born in Portland. He was a friend to many, from the West Coast to the East. He attended schools in Portland, and Alexan- dria and Springfield, VA, playing on the varsity basketball and football teams at West Spring- field. His favorite music was R&B and Reggae, and he enjoyed traveling. He enjoyed many sports, but basketball and football were his fa- vorites and he always kept up with the Portland Trail Blazers! Imil was a talented artist who won recogni- tion for his accomplishments in schools. He was baptized at Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax, VA in 1990, where he was an active member, and met life-long friends. He attended Virginia State University and graduated from St Paul’s $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOL CLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING College in Lawrenceville, VA, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. A celebration Life memorial will be held Sat- urday, July 24 at 11 a.m. at Maranatha Church, 4222 N.E. 12th Ave. 971-570-8214
