Weekly Clips for January 16

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Fire chiefs distinguish Oregon wildfire response misinformation
After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the…
Fire chiefs distinguish Oregon wildfire response misinformation
After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the…
Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and…
Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and…
Parton parcels: Celebrating Dolly
In honor of Parton’s 79th birthday on Jan. 19, in addition to this week’s feature on Oregon’s Imagination Library, music writer Ron Hartman shares some little-known facts about the philanthropist…
Parton parcels: Celebrating Dolly
In honor of Parton’s 79th birthday on Jan. 19, in addition to this week’s feature on Oregon’s Imagination Library, music writer Ron Hartman shares some little-known facts about the philanthropist…
All in good times: Springfield Chamber closing time capsule next week
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsulefor the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St.…
All in good times: Springfield Chamber closing time capsule next week
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsulefor the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St.…
Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met…
Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met…
Oregon Joins other state in levying $20M penalty against nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company
Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview…
Oregon Joins other state in levying $20M penalty against nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company
Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview…
Springfield seeks applicants for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The City of Springfield is seeking applications from community members passionate about active transportation to fill an open position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC plays a…
Springfield seeks applicants for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The City of Springfield is seeking applications from community members passionate about active transportation to fill an open position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC plays a…

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Scene & Heard: South Lane was in tune in 2024


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 This year marks the 45th anniversary of “The Blues Brothers,” a movie in which longtime Eugene resident Curtis Salgado played a significant role behind the scenes. 

The 1972 Willamette High grad shared some old stories about old Saturday Night Live pals John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd after the 6th annual Springfield Mayor’s Revue concert at the Wildish Community Theater. 

“Let me tell you about one of the first times (Belushi and I) met here in Eugene,” Salgado said after the October show. “He invited me to come to his place and bring my records, and he was watching ‘Gunsmoke.’ He was looking at all of the small character actors and he would mimic all of them – ‘Mail call for Mr. Dillon, mail call for Mr. Dillon.’ – He even did Miss Kitty. 

“He mimics every person on television – that’s how actors become actors. I knew since I did acting in high school that he was riffing. He was practicing his craft. He was as serious as a heart attack. Those guys are all like that.”

 

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