SPRINGFIELD — Our local Rosies remember a groundbreaking time for women in the workforce. During WWII, over six million women were building planes, welding machines, assembling ships, and doing any job that had previously been held by a man. Although those women were ready to change their lifestyles in the[Read More…]
Author: Tatum Stuart
Go2 Calendar: Nov. 21-28
THUR-SAT, NOV. 21-24 Bohemia Gold Mining Museum open, 1-4 p.m., 308 S. 10th St., Cottage Grove. Lane Community College Student Production Association: “Small Mouth Sounds” show, 7:30 p.m., 4000 E. 30th Ave., in Building 6, Blue Door Theatre, Room 103. The cast will perform Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and[Read More…]
Rosies recount when they first earned their dots
Over six million women took wartime jobs during World War II, and three million volunteered with the Red Cross. Yet society did not recognize them until half a century later, when the club was founded. Like Dorothy Key. “I’m not sure what they want me to tell you,” Key, 98,[Read More…]
Springfield mascots celebrate Centennial Elementary’s 60th birthday
SPRINGFIELD – Centennial Elementary School celebrated its 60th birthday on Nov. 8 with a bingo night for students and families. The elementary school has been around since 1964 and has spent years connecting its community with the school. Diane Peterson, Centennial PTO volunteer and mom of two students at the[Read More…]
Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference
SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be a fictional character, the women[Read More…]
Go2: Things 2 do in November
FRIDAY, NOV. 8 SATURDAY, NOV. 9 SUNDAY, NOV. 10 MONDAY, NOV. 11 TUESDAY, NOV. 12 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 THURSDAY, NOV. 14 FRIDAY, NOV. 15 SATURDAY, NOV. 16 SUNDAY, NOV. 17 MONDAY, NOV. 18 TUESDAY, NOV. 19 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 THUR-SAT, NOV. 21-23 THURSDAY, NOV. 21 FRIDAY, NOV. 22 SATURDAY, NOV.[Read More…]
Morgans move in: First Story unlocks future for couple
SPRINGFIELD — “I’m going to sing from the rooftop,” Marie Morgan, 25, said. Her brand new rooftop, that is. Marie, her husband Kees, 26, and their baby Everette, 6 months, moved into their newly finished home on Oct. 23, which comes with a zero-down, zero-interest mortgage. This success story, as[Read More…]
Did you hear that? Schools salute locally-grown food with simultaneous crunch
SPRINGFIELD- Not far from the bustling hub of urban neighborhoods in Eugene and Springfield is a thriving agricultural area. The outskirts of Lane County are scattered with family farms working to feed their community. But besides farm stores and farmers markets, these farms do not always have the opportunity to[Read More…]
Go2: Things to do in the southern Willamette Valley Oct. 31-Nov. 7
HALLOWEEN, THURSDAY, OCT. 31 ■ Springfield City Hall-o-ween, 3:30-5 p.m., City Hall, 225 5th St. Free for all ages. Indoor trick or treating, activities, and more. ■ Thurston’s Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Parking lot of Conways, 5658 Main St., Springfield. Music, prizes, costumes, games, and more. Rain or shine[Read More…]
Update: Threat to Thurston highlights school safety importance
THURSTON — Students at Thurston High are safe after a “perceived threat” against the school forced a lockdown on Oct. 25. According to the Springfield Police Department (SPD), a mental health assistance hotline notified them about a “specific, reportedly active threat” to Thurston High, sending the school into lockdown and[Read More…]
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