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Clinical lab students receive national award
Clinical Lab Assistant students Kenneth McKee and Nicole Paresi have been honored for their academic achievements and community involvement. The two Clackamas Community College students have received National Student Honor Awards from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). They are the only Oregon students to receive the award this year. The ASCP honor awards…
Read MoreCustomized welding program fills workforce need
Mickayla Catlin is the first woman in her family to become a welder and the first person in her family to go to college. She is also the first woman to graduate from a customized welding program specifically designed to meet the workforce needs of Canby manufacturer JV Northwest (JVNW). Last summer, JVNW faced a…
Read MoreMerkley introduces legislation to boost career and technical education in K-12 schools
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced the introduction of the BUILD (Building Understanding, Investment, Learning, and Direction) Career and Technical Education Act of 2013. This new legislation will provide grants to support state efforts to restart career and technical education programs that have been scaled back or eliminated. “As shop classes and electives disappear across Oregon,…
Read MoreAugust children’s programs – Ledding Library
Below are the upcoming programs at Ledding Library of Milwaukie. All programs are FREE and take place at Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st , Milwaukie, 503-786-7580. August 1 – Thursday at 2pm: Nature bracelet craft. Make one to keep! Ages 5 & up August 3 – Saturday from 1:00-2:30pm: Read to an elephant! Read aloud…
Read MoreKadel’s Auto Body acquires Steelhead Collision Center
Don Braden, President and CEO of Kadel’s Auto Body has announced the acquisition of Steelhead Collision Center located at 279 North Baltic Pl, Meridian, ID 83642. “We are very excited with this most recent addition to Kadel’s Auto Body to provide additional service to Treasure Valley,” said Braden. “Kadel’s success is based on a commitment…
Read MoreClackamas County Arts Alliance seeks applicants
2014 Artist Exhibit Program The Arts Alliance is now accepting applications from artists and artist groups for the 2014 Artist Exhibit Program. This Program features two- and three-dimensional work by local artists in 18 gallery spaces at 11 different locations countywide. Artists included in the Program are chosen through an annual selection process (see eligibility…
Read MoreTwo Clackamas County departments to expand public lobby hours beginning July 8
The Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development (DTD), and Water Environment Services (WES) are offering expanded lobby hours beginning July 8. Effective July 8, DTD and WES customer service and public service lobbies in the County’s Development Services Building (DSB) in Oregon City will be open five days a week. DSB is located at…
Read MoreClackamas Repertory Theatre presents ‘Kiss Me Kate’
Clackamas Repertory Theatre continues its ninth season on Saturday, August 3, with “Kiss Me Kate” by Cole Porter and Bella and Sam Spewack. Directed by David Smith-English, the show features Portland favorite Leif Norby as Fred/Petruchio and exciting newcomer Merideth Kaye Clark as Lilli/Kate. The original idea for “Kiss Me Kate” came to producer Arthur…
Read MoreAnnual Banquet was a great success!
Your Chamber celebrated its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on Thursday, June 27th at Gray Gables Included in the evening was recognition of sponsors, graduation of Leadership Clackamas County, installation of the new Board and officers, and presentation of awards. In addition to the announced award winners, two surprise awards were given to unsuspecting Chamber…
Read MoreChildren’s Center staff pioneer drug exposure testing
Medical Examiner Christine Smith Presents at National Conference Children’s Center Medical Examiner Christine Smith recently presented at a national child abuse conference about her groundbreaking research into the overlap of illegal drug use and child abuse. Smith presented her findings at the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s (APSAC) 21st Annual Colloquium in…
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