“At first it felt like a piece of candy, rough on the outside, sweet on the inside. As you linger, it becomes like chocolate wine; something you thought weird but just might be the best experience of a lifetime.”
Category: Portland Life
World Traveler Joins PNI Board and Makes Local Mark with Hand in Hand Ministries
Accepting a position on the Portland Now Inc. (PNI) board is just the next adventure for Caleb Brooks, a Portland resident of ten years and recent addition to the team at Hand in Hand Ministries at 518 North 26th Street in Portland.
Portland Boys Club Group “The Mohawks” Friends Since 1960s
The Mohawks, and many of the other Portland Boys Club members, grew up to be productive, successful men who had families of their own, raised children and contributed to the common good. The Mohawks remained friends throughout their adult lives. They still gather occasionally for lunch together to enjoy catching up and reliving the glory days of their club.
A Jolly Good Time, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Mary Jolly works for the city at the Health Department and loves to support new and expecting parents. Her career wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for her Portland friends and family being there for her as she was raising her children. Support and love helped spark a passion to make sure every family had what they needed to thrive. Paul is a stay-at-home dad that volunteers in the community, is involved in the kids’ school and helps out the neighbors when he can.
Roots on the River, the Black Presence in Portland Reunion
Read and see photos from third-generation Portlander Ed “Nardie” White covering the inagural Roots on the River Portland Reunion.
Two Portland Youth Win The Unspeakable!
Nolan Eubank, 10, a 5th grader at Portland Elementary, and Mason Bell, 13, a 7th grader at Shawnee Middle School, were named national winners in a commercial contest for YouTube star Unspeakable (19.3 million subscribers). Their fast-paced spot—complete with flipping dolphins and clever cutaways—was one of three winners from more than 1,000 submissions.
Honoring Local Leaders Judy Schroeder and Gary Watrous, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Gary & Judy met at UK when he was teaching architecture and she was studying community development. Eventually, after they got married (nearly 54 years ago!) she persuaded him to move back home to Louisville and Portland where they happily raised their three kids, and did much more along the way!
Honoring Local Leaders Larry and Kathie Stoess, Presented by Portland Save A Lot
Honoring the accomplishments and continued presence of Church of the Promise, Celebrate Recovery, and Table Cafe founders Larry and Kathie Stoess.
Jerry Cox Celebrates 19 Years at Portland Kroger
Jerry Cox is a Portland resident celebrating his 19 year anniversary at the Portland Kroger. He has never missed a shift in that time. Jerry doesn’t drive but that doesn’t stop him. He walks back & forth from 19th & Duncan to 35th & Bank regardless of the weather. In fact, Jerry even walks to his church in Jeffersonville Indiana!
American Legion Shawnee Post 193 Member Spotlight: Kendrick Ready, Post Service
Kendrick grew up in the area, was active in the community as a youth, and remains active as a member of Post 193. He is energetic, optimistic, and compassionate. He enjoys helping people and giving back to the community. The son of an Army veteran (father/Vietnam era), the grandson of an Army veteran (paternal grandfather/WW II), and the brother of a veteran Air Force Officer (sister), Kendrick knew by the end of his junior year of high school he was going to join the military.