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Lane Community College Advanced Technology and Apprenticeship last week hosted its first “Women in Trades” with a panelist of business leaders, providing a networking opportunity for young women seeking to work in trades. About 100 people attended with 19 different companies and eight different LCC programs. The Q&A was moderated[Read More…]
COTTAGE GROVE – The GRRLZ are back on the beat, celebrating the work and perseverance of female-musicians of all ages. After a few years of modified and digital festivals — the GRRLZ returned this November to rock and roll all across Lane County. The month-long takeover of girl power features[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD – When one sees a photograph of a photograph, something is lost in translation. The colors and lighting aren’t the same. Even the most beautiful artwork is far less impressive. The pieces chosen in the Second Friday Downtown Springfield Art Walk guide, advertised online, or even showcased in this[Read More…]
While the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) doesn’t vote on all-league or all-state honors, they do release a seasonal academic all-state ranking. These academic all-state rankings are based on the average GPA of the student-athletes for each team, and the OSAA releases top-10 lists for each sport. BOB WLLIAMS /[Read More…]
We’ve had our first blast of cold recently, and Tony texted to let me know he saw the evidence first-hand. “It’s cold! I was feeding peanuts to the chipmunks in my front yard Friday, and one ran through the open door and under my couch. True story … just happened.”[Read More…]
The holidays are really upon us. This past week, Jim and I, along with our daughter, Gloria, attended the Lorane Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lorane Grange. It’s a tradition hosted by the Lorane Christian Church for many years, but it was put on hold during the pandemic and this[Read More…]
Other things to do… In Cottage Grove… THURSDAY, NOV. 24■ Quality Trivia Hosted by the Legendary Elliot Martinez, 6 – 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.FRIDAY, NOV. 25■ Friday Night Live with Guitarist David Rogers, 6 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.SATURDAY, NOV.[Read More…]
As we enter winter, many folks are sharing with me in my work as a nutritional health coach that the shorter and darker days are impacting their mood. It’s not uncommon for folks living in the rainy northwest to experience SAD or “Seasonal Affect Disorder.” One of my favorite suggestions[Read More…]
Feb. 3, 1962 – Nov. 9, 2022 Harold Dean Baskette, Jr., 60, of Cottage Grove, Ore. passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2022. Harold was born in Cottage Grove to parents Harold and Bernice (Cranmer) Baskette on Feb. 3, 1962.Harold married Julia Offill on July 13, 2013 in Cottage Grove.Harold[Read More…]
April 4, 1958 – Nov. 11, 2022 Marci Rae Stallsworth, 64, of Drain, Ore. passed away Nov. 11, 2022 of cancer. Marci was born in Cottage Grove on April 4, 1958 to parents John and Lauralee (Jacobs) Weaver. She graduated from Crater High School in 1976 and then attended Umpqua[Read More…]
